Student Participation in Study on Graduate Student Adjustment to Institutional Expectations

Dear Students, 

We are excited to invite graduate students in engineering and computer science to contribute to an ongoing research project exploring how students adjust to institutional expectations (UF IRB 202501245). 

This study aims to understand how graduate students in engineering and computer science interpret and respond to the formal structures of competence, with a focus on institutional expectations (e.g., the Individual Development Plan – IDP) as a reflective and regulatory tool. 

Who can participate? 
You are eligible if you: 

  • Are age 18 or older. 
  • Are completing a graduate program in engineering or computer science at the University of Florida 
  • Are enrolled in an engineering or computer science program that requires the completion of an Individual Development Plan (IDP). 

What is involved? 

  1. Complete a short pre-interview survey: [Survey Link] 
  2. Based on your responses, you may be invited to join a follow-up interview (in-person or virtual). 

Why participate? 

·         After completing the interview, you will receive a $10 gift card as a token of appreciation. 

·         Your voice matters. By sharing your experiences, challenges, and successes, you’ll help us understand: 

o    How competence is structured, perceived, and developed through the graduate education journey. 

o    How IDP practices vary across departments. 

·         The insights you provide will play a key role in shaping how formalized expectations influence graduate student growth, both academically and professionally. 

Your rights 
Participation is voluntary and confidential. You may skip any question or withdraw at any time without penalty. Withdrawing will not affect your academic standing, relationship with UF, or access to services. All responses will be anonymized and used strictly for research purposes. 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: 

 

Thank you for considering this opportunity. Your perspective will be invaluable in advancing our understanding of engineering graduate student experiences. 

 

Warm regards, 

Dr. Sindia Rivera-Jiménez 

Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Education 

Maria Camila Herrera-Palacio 

Graduate Student, Department of Engineering Education 

Valeria Urrego-Hernandez 

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 

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