A constructive Approach to Managing Faculty Conflict: An Action Research Study

WHAT ARE KEY REASONS YOU MIGHT CHOOSE NOT TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE PRE- QUESTIONNAIRE?
You may not want to participate in this portion of the pre-questionnaire if you do not feel comfortable with being asked questions regarding the subject matter of conflict in the workplace.


DO YOU HAVE TO TAKE PART IN THE PRE-QUESTIONNAIRE?

Yes. The pre-questionnaire is a valuable measuring tool to informing this study. If you decide to take part in completing the pre-questionnaire, it should be because you really want to volunteer. You will not lose any services, benefits, or rights you would normally have if you choose not to volunteer.

Additionally, you are free to skip any question you do not want to answer.


WHAT IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
Ms. Davis is a doctoral candidate who is being guided in this research by her faculty advisor, Dr. Beth Rous of the University of Kentucky, Department of Educational Leadership. If you have questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this research study or you want to withdraw from the study please contact them at the following; Natasha Davis at 336-512-9227 or [e-mail] and Dr. Beth Rous at 859-257-6389 or [e-mail].
If you have any concerns or questions about your rights as a volunteer in this research, contact staff in the University of Kentucky (UK) Office of Research Integrity (ORI) between the business hours of 8am and 5pm EST, Monday-Friday at 859-257-9428 or toll free at 1-866-400-9428.

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ARE THERE REASONS WHY YOU WOULD NOT QUALIFY FOR THE PRE- QUESTIONNAIRE?

You would not qualify to participate in taking the pre-questionnaire if you are not currently a full- time faculty member serving at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full professor, an administrator (Assistant Dean, Associate Dean, Dean) at Morehead State University, or an administrator within the Offices of Human Resources at Morehead State University. Nor would you qualify if you are under the age of 18.