APPENDIX B
 FACULTY INFORMED CONSENT


 UFIRB #2006-U-78

 Informed Consent (Faculty)

Protocol Title: Effects of Cognitive Style on Undergraduate Student Engagement, Stress and Motivation

Purpose of the research study: To determine the effects of dissimilar cognitive styles on student
engagement, motivation, and stress of undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Florida in
respect to demographic information.

What will you be asked to do in the study: Please complete the Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory
(KAI).

Time required: Approximately 15 minutes.

Risks: There are no known risks associated with this study.

Benefits/Compensation: There is no compensation, monetary or otherwise, for participation in this study.
There are no direct benefits for participating in this study.

Confidentiality: Your identity will be kept confidential to the extent provided by the law. Your responses
to the instruments will be anonymous.

Voluntary participation: Your participation is completely voluntary. There is no penalty for not
participating. You can stop at any time without penalty and you do not have to answer any question you do
not want to answer.

Whom to contact if you have questions about the study:
Curt Friedel
Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
PO Box 110540
310 Rolfs Hall,
Ph: 352-392-1663
Fax: 352-392-9585
cfriedel@tufl.edu

Dr. Rick Rudd
Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
PO Box 110540
218 Rolfs Hall,
Ph: 352-392-0502 x230
Fax: 352-392-9585
rrudd@ufl.edu


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