Research Consent

Please read before continuing

INFORMED CONSENT FOR:
Improving Efficiency in Higher Education through Customized AI Training

Principal Investigator: Weihao Qu, phone: 732-263-5396, email: wqu@monmouth.edu
Co-Investigator: Ling Zheng, phone: 732-571-4459, email: lzheng@monmouth.edu

You are being asked to be a participant in a research study.

What is the purpose of this study?
The purpose of this study is about how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be used to improve efficiency in learning, studying, and working at a mid-sized college. The goal of this project is to design and test customized AI training workshops, one-on-one sessions, and online modules for students, staff, and faculty.

Your participation is voluntary!
Your participation in this study is voluntary. You may decide not to participate at all or, if you start the study, you may withdraw at any time without any penalty. Withdrawal or refusing to participate will not affect your relationship with Monmouth University in any way.

If you click "I Accept" below, it means that you have (a) read this consent form, (b) you agree to be a participant in this study, and (c) you are over 18 years old.

If you click "I Do Not Agree", you will still go through the survey, but your data will not be used for research purposes.

Pre-Survey: Before AI Content

Spring 2026

What is this?

Your instructor is about to use AI-generated content (slides, demos, exercises, etc.) in upcoming classes. This short survey captures how you feel right now, before that content begins.

You'll take a similar survey after the AI unit ends, so we can see what changed.

6 questions about your current engagement and confidence
Takes about 3 minutes
Anonymous — does not count toward your grade

Your Information

Your anonymous ID helps us pair this survey with the follow-up, without using your name.

Last 4 digits of your phone number Birth month (2 digits) Your course

Baseline

How You Feel Right Now

Rate each statement based on how you feel today, before the AI-assisted portion of your course begins.

What happens next?

Your instructor will use AI-generated content in upcoming classes. After that unit ends, you'll take a short follow-up survey so we can see what changed.

Thank you for your time!

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