A Survey of International Student’s Learning Experiences at Virginia Tech

The purpose of this study is to explore the challenges faced by international students in higher education, learn more about faculty’s approaches regarding how to help those students succeed, and recommend culturally responsive teaching practices with a Universal Design for Learning (CAST, 2018) lens for faculty professional development. You are being invited to take part in this study because you are an international student. This online consent form gives you the information you will need to help you decide whether to participate in the survey. Your participation is voluntary. You must be 18 years or older to participate in this study. It will probably take between 10 to 15 minutes to complete the survey. Given all the information about the study, if you take this survey, you give consent to participate in this study. Students who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for ten $30 gift cards for time and effort compensation.

Survey results with non-identifiable information will be shared with faculty participants taking UDL training program. The results of this survey may be used to improve the quality of international student’s experiences at Virginia Tech. Completing this survey is voluntary, and your personal information will remain anonymous.The collected email address will only be used for the purpose of the drawing. If you consent to participate in this research, please complete this survey by 11:59 pm on February 16, 2023 (Eastern time zone).

There are no risks associated with participation in this study. Your participation and perspectives will not impact your learning performance. Data on your responses will be stored securely and will be made available only to the researcher on this study. Your participation in this survey is voluntary; you may decline to participate without penalty. If you decide to participate, you may withdraw at any time without penalty. No reference will be made to you in written reports that could link you to the study. If you have any questions about this research project, please contact: Dr. Jingrong Pearl Xie, 540-231-2236, xiejr@vt.edu. 

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