Application for HREC Approval for Virtual Reality on Transport Study

This application is for HREC approval for a study on the application of virtual reality on transport. The study aims to evaluate the advantages of virtual reality on transport and follows the Nuremberg Code of ethics. The recruitment strategy involves a sample size of 30 respondents who will be surveyed with a set questionnaire for collection of primary data.

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1. PROJECT DETAILS
Project title:
Virtual Reality on Transport
What type of project is this? (Tick as many as apply)
Funded Consultancy Class Research Project Postgraduate Diploma
Clinical Trial Undergraduate Research Masters by Research
Staff Research Project Honours Research PhD
Other Masters by Coursework Higher Doctorate
Through which School/Section is the research to be conducted?
Please Insert
What is your expected completion date? (Approval will be granted up until this date)
Please
Insert
/ /
Your project must not commence until full approval is granted.
2. RESEARCHERS
Principal Researcher (must be a STAFF MEMBER)
Title & Name: Please Insert
Position:
School/Section:
Phone number:
Email address:
Academic qualifications:
Describe what this researcher will do in
the context of this project:
Include a brief summary of relevant
experience for this project:
Student/Other Researcher/s
**copy and paste this table for each person involved in the project
Title & Name: Please Insert
Position:
School/Section:
Phone number:
Email address:
Student ID number:
Academic qualifications:
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Describe what this researcher will do in
the context of this project:
Include a brief summary of relevant
experience for this project:
3. LAY DESCRIPTION
The key aspects of this research study are to evaluate the advantage or application of virtual reality
on transport. This project has been designed keeping in mind the key aspects of the Nuremberg
Code. One of the elements of the Nuremberg Code is that the research that has been conducted
should benefit the society. This particular research that has been performed aimed in evaluating
the application of virtual reality on transport. This is expected to benefit the society and thus this
particular research follows the Nuremberg code.
4. RESEARCH AIMS & SIGNIFICANCE
The aim of the research is to evaluate whether Virtual reality can possibly be used in transport. The
research questions that this research study will be evaluating are as follows-
 What is Virtual Reality?
 What are the different characteristic features of Virtual Reality?
 What is the use of Virtual reality on transport?
The key hypothesis on which the research will be based is represented below-
H1: Virtual Reality may have a positive effect on transport
H0: Virtual Reality will not have a positive effect on transport
The research follows the Nuremberg Code of ethics and ensures that the research will benefit the
community. This can be commended as the use of Virtual reality in transport can possibly reduce
the traffic congestions.
5. FUNDING & FINANCIAL BENEFITS
Researchers should include any source of funding (e.g., departmental, commercial, non-
commercial, governmental) The HREC will consider whether there is a conflict of interest.
Are any of the researchers affiliated with or in receipt of any financial benefit
from any of the external organisations involved in your research?
Yes No
If yes, explain how, how much and for what purpose:
Has this protocol received research funding or is this submission being
made as part of an application for research funding?
Yes No
What is the status of the funding application? Approved Refused Pending
If yes, what is the source of the funding?
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What is the project grant title and proposed grant duration?
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What is the registration number of the grant/funding application?
Please Insert
What is the deadline for the granting body?
Please Insert
Does this project require HREC approval before consideration for
funding?
Yes No
How will participants be informed of the source of the funding?
Please Insert
6. MULTI CENTRE RESEARCH
Other HREC Approvals
The principal researcher is responsible for informing each HREC of all other sites at which the
research is being proposed or conducted; disclosing to each HREC any previous decisions
regarding the research made by another HREC; and informing each HREC of whether the protocol
is presently before another HREC.
Is this protocol being submitted or has it been previously submitted to
another Human Research Ethics Committee?
Yes No
If yes, give details of other centres involved; the approval status of the study at each centre; and details of
any required amendments.
7. EXTERNAL APPROVALS
If your research involves participants from other organisations (e.g. educational institutions,
companies, agencies, collectives), you may need to obtain authorised approval before approaching
participants, eg: Department of Education and Training, School Principals, School Councils (for
research involving Government schools); Catholic Education Office (Catholic schools); School
Boards (Independent schools); Senior Officers (Commercial or Government entities); Elders
(Aboriginal communities); or Representative bodies (Collectives). Copies of approval letters must
be attached to this application or, if pending at the time of submission, forwarded to HREC when
available. Some authorities may decline to provide permission letters until ethics approval has
been granted. In such cases, you should submit your application to the HREC for provisional
approval pending receipt of the documentation.
Does research involve or impact on participants from external agencies or
organisations?
Yes No
If yes, has required permission been obtained from relevant agencies? Yes No
If yes, please specify from whom and attach a copy
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If no, specify from whom, and advise when this will be obtained
8. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
A secondary Research methodology has been chosen for this particular research study. A
quantitative data analysis will be followed by the collection of data from the secondary source.
A positivism research philosophy will be followed in the research. Along with that a deductive
research approach is chosen. A descriptive research design will further help in analysing and
evaluating the collected data. One element of Nuremberg code states that it should be a sound
research. The choices of accurate research methodology makes this particular research a sound
research.
Is it likely / possible that any of the data collected may be used by you, or others, for any research
other than that outlined in this application? See NS Chapter 2.2 and Chapter 3.2 when preparing
your response.
Yes No
If YES, describe below and ensure this is outlined in all Plain Language Information Sheets
and Consent forms.
 Participants should be fully informed of the possibility of any future use of data collected
and their ‘extended’ or ‘unspecified’ consent gained. Failure to do this may restrict the
future use of the data.
 Any restrictions on the use of participants’ data should be recorded and the record kept with
the collected data. Restrictions must be accessible to researchers who want to access those
data for research.
NA
9. RECRUITMENT OF PARTICIPANTS
Participant Details
Describe your proposed recruitment strategy to source target participants. Provide the number and
age range, giving a justification of your proposed sample size. Include details of statistical power of
the sample where appropriate. To ensure the requirements for consent are met, refer to the
National Statement Chapter 2.2 General requirements for consent:
A sample size of 30 respondents is chosen who will be surveyed with a set questionnaire for
collection of primary data.
Target participants
Who are the target participants? (Tick as many as applicable)
Students or staff of this University
Adults (over the age of 18 years and competent to give consent)
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Children/legal minors (under the age of 18 years, with parental consent)*
Children in out of home care (under the age of 18 years – Note: Contact DHS for guidance in this
area)
Care Leavers – An adult who spent time in care as a child (under the age of 18) this could have
been foster care, residential care, or other arrangements outside the immediate or extended family
Women who are pregnant, Human Fetuses and Neonates
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island communities
Other collectives where leader/council of elders may need to give consent
Elderly individuals
Individuals from non–English-speaking backgrounds
People in other countries
Pensioners or welfare recipients
Intellectually or mentally impaired individuals unable/with compromised capacity to provide
consent
Individuals highly dependent on medical care with a compromised capacity to give consent
Physically disabled individuals
Patients or clients of professionals
Prisoners, parolees
People who may be involved in illegal activities
*Parental/Guardian consent may not be required in some instances - refer National Statement,
4.2.8 & 4.2.9
Proposed Recruitment Method
A copy of all recruitment materials used (e.g., printed advertisements, radio and television
advertisement transcripts, posters, letters of invitation) must be attached to this application for
review by the committee.
What is the proposed recruitment method? (Tick all that apply)
Mail-out
Email
Have you attached a copy of the text of the email that will be sent? Yes No
If no, please explain:
Telephone
Contact details obtained from public documents (e.g., phone book)
Recruitment by researcher(s)
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Participants from a previous study
Snowball (participants suggest other potential participants)
Personal contacts – Provide details:
Other – please explain:
Advertisement (e.g. for a noticeboard or FedNews)
Have you attached a copy of the advertisement? Yes No
If no, please explain:
Facebook
Have you attached a copy of the advertisement that will be posted on Facebook?
Yes No
If no, please explain:
Recruitment by a third party (e.g., employer, doctor)
Have you attached a copy of the letter requesting their assistance, and/or the letter confirming
their willingness to assist? Yes No
If no, please explain:
Private sources
Have you attached a copy of the relevant approval letter? Yes No
If no, please explain:
10. BURDENS OF RESEARCH (RISK & RISK MANAGEMENT)
This section raises the issue of your duty of care toward research participants. To what risks are
participants subjected? What will you do should an emergency occur, or should a participant
become upset or distressed? What is your risk management strategy?
Refer National Statement: Section 2.1 Risk and Benefit
Likely Benefits
Are participants likely to gain direct or indirect benefit from the research? Yes No
If yes, provide details
The use of virtual reality on transport can possibly help in reducing the traffic congestion that will
benefit not only the respondents but also every individual across the globe
How will potential benefits to participants or community outweigh the risks?
There are no major risks associated with the participants as they will be answering some closed
ended questions related to the research topic and therefore the benefits defiantly outweigh the
risks.
Research Activities
Which of the following activities will the research involve? (Tick as many as apply)
Use of a questionnaire (attach copy)
Interviews (attach interview questions)
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Observation of participants without their knowledge
Participant observation
Audio- or video-taping of interviewees or events
Access to personal and/or confidential data (including student, patient or client data) without
participants’ specific consent
Administration of any stimuli, tasks, investigations or procedures which may be experienced by
participants as physically or mentally painful, stressful or unpleasant during or after the research
process
Performance of any acts which may diminish the self-esteem of participants or cause them to
experience embarrassment, regret or depression
Investigation of participants involved in illegal activities
Procedures that involve deception of participants
Administration of any substance or agent
Use of non-treatment of placebo control conditions
Collection of body tissues or fluid samples
Collection and/or testing of DNA samples
Participation in a clinical trial
CTN Trial CTX Trial Please provide Phase number, i.e., either 1, 2, 3 or 4
Testing a medical/diagnostic device
11. RISK MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
Identify as far as possible all potential risks to participants (e.g. physical, psychological, social,
legal, economic) associated with the proposed research. Explain what risk management
procedures will be put in place. Any potential risks should be outlined in the Plain Language
Information Statement (PLIS) along with contact details of an appropriately qualified organisation
for participant reference in case of distress, eg: Lifeline
The breach in the privacy and the confidentiality of the participant is a potential risk. According to
the Nuremberg Code of ethics, the privacy and anonymity of the respondents are to be maintained.
This will be followed for this research as well. The personal details of the participants will be
considered strictly private and the transparency in the obtained data will be maintained.
Where will the research be conducted? (Tick as many as apply)
Federation University Other location(s)
If other, please give details (including the URL for web-based studies)
Are facilities at the research location appropriate for the scientific needs of
the research?
Yes No
If no, please elaborate
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Are the facilities appropriate to meet any physical, emotional or other
needs of participants that result from their participation?
Yes No
If no, please elaborate
Are there any specific risks to researchers? Yes No
If yes, please describe the risks identified, and your planned Risk Management protocol for
researchers
What plans are in place to deal with adverse/unexpected outcomes?
The unexpected outcomes will be avoided by ensuring that the research project follows a
planned approach.
Will parts of this project be carried out by independent contractors? Yes No
If yes, please confirm that the independent contractor will receive from
the first-named Principal Researcher, a copy of the approved ethics
protocol and be made aware of their responsibilities arising from it.
If necessary, has the Principal Researcher ensured that the other
researchers have undergone a police check and a Working With
Children check?
Yes No N/A
How will the conduct of the project be monitored to ensure that it conforms to the procedures set
out in this application, the University’s human ethics guidelines, the National Statement 5.5, and
the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 3.4? (In the case of student projects
please give details of how the supervisor/s will monitor the conduct of the project; e.g., how often
student and supervisor will meet; how meetings will be conducted: email/phone/in person; how
efforts will be coordinated if a number of researchers are involved.)
One ethical implication associated with a particular research is that a research should not cause
any injury or death. The current research will not involve any such issue and therefore the research
is ethical. The researcher has ensured that no ethical issues arise while conducting the research
study. For this the research will be conducted under strict supervision
Will there be support provided for participants? (You may need to consider having additional
support for participants during or after the study, depending on risks to participants. Consider
whether your project would require additional support and what support would be available.)
NA
What debriefing will participants receive following the study and when? (Attach a copy of any
written material or statement to be used in such a debriefing. Participants may need to talk with the
researchers about the experience of being involved in the study as well as learn more about the
aims of the research.)
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12. INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPATION
Note that while participants may, in certain circumstances, be paid or reimbursed for their
inconvenience and time, the payment should not be of an amount that risks inducement to
participate, thus potentially biasing the project‘s results. If rewards are to be used, all participants
are to receive the reward.
Are financial or other rewards proposed to be given to participants? Yes No
If yes, describe how much and in what form the payment/incentive will take (e.g., money to reimburse
travel costs, vouchers for movie tickets, chocolate frogs).
13. CONSENT
Dependent or Unequal Relationships
The consent of a person to participate in research must not be subject to any coercion. Research
involving those in dependent or unequal relationships (e.g., teacher/student, manager/employee,
parent/child, doctor/patient) may compromise a participant’s ability to give consent that is free from
any form of pressure (real or implied) arising from this unequal power relationship. The HREC
therefore recommends that, where possible, researchers should choose participant cohorts where
no dependent relationship exists. However, if the researcher believes that research involving
people in dependent relationships is purposeful and methodologically defensible, the HREC will
require additional information explaining why this is so and how any risks inherent in the dependent
and unequal relationship will be managed. The HREC will also need evidence to show that
participants have been reassured that refusal to participate will not result in any discrimination or
penalty. Applicants should note that reasons of convenience will not normally be considered
adequate justification for conducting research in situations where dependent relationships exist.
* Please refer to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research – Chapter 4.3 for
information on unequal relationships before answering the following question.
Does a dependent or unequal relationship exist between any participant
and researcher, particularly those involved in recruiting?
Yes No
If yes, please explain the relationship and the steps to be taken by the researchers to ensure that
the participant’s participation is purely voluntary and not influenced by the relationship in any way.
Informing Participants – Plain Language Information Statement (PLIS)
The potential participant must be provided with information at their level of comprehension about
the purpose, methods, demands, risks, inconveniences, discomforts, and possible outcomes of the
research (including the likelihood and form of publication of research results, and whether their
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data may be made available for future research projects) so their consent is fully informed.
Download the current template for the PLIS from the HREC website.
Have you attached a copy of the PLIS for participants? Yes No
If no, please explain
Does the PLIS comply with the following guidelines? YES N/A
It is presented on the Fed Uni HREC approved template, downloaded from the
website
*
It has clear identification of the University, the School(s) involved, the project
title, the Principal and Other Researchers (including FedUni contact details).
*
It details what involvement in the project will require (e.g., involvement in
interviews, completion of questionnaire, audio/video-taping of events), estimated
time commitment, any risks involved.
*
It advises how participants’ contact details were obtained and/or how potential
participants were selected
If staff or students of the Federation University are to be involved as
participants, it advises that the project has received clearance by the HREC
It advises that if the sample size is small this may have implications for
privacy/anonymity.
It states clearly that if participants are in a dependent relationship with any of the
researchers involvement in the project will not affect ongoing assessment,
grades, employment, management or treatment of health (as relevant).
It states clearly that involvement in the project is voluntary and that participants
are free to withdraw their consent to participate at any time, and to withdraw any
unprocessed data previously supplied.
*
It states that arrangements will be made to protect confidentiality of data,
including that confidentiality of information provided is subject to legal limitations
(e.g., subpoena, freedom of information claim, or mandatory reporting in some
professions).
It advises whether or not data will be destroyed after a minimum period.
It advises the de-identified data collected may be used in future research
projects
It provides any other relevant information. *
* Required
Obtaining and Documenting Consent
How will informed consent be obtained/recorded?
Signed consent form
Recorded verbal consent
Implied by return of survey *NB If consent is to be implied by return of survey, all information
that would normally be presented on the consent form must be included in the PLIS
Other (Please specify):
The correct template for the consent form can be found at:
http://federation.edu.au/research-and-innovation/research-support/ethics/human-ethics/human-
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Is a copy of the consent form attached to this application form? Yes No
If no, please explain how consent will be documented:
Does the consent form comply with the following guidelines?
It is presented on the Fed Uni HREC approved template, downloaded from the website
It states the title of the project and names of the researchers
It confirms that the project is for research
It confirms that involvement in the project is voluntary and that participants are free to
withdraw at any time or withdraw any unprocessed data previously supplied
It details specific requirements of participants (e.g., interviews will be audio-/video-taped)
It advises of any legal limitations to data confidentiality
It advises that if the sample size is small this may have implications for privacy/anonymity
It provides any other information relevant to obtaining participant consent
14. DISCONTINUING PARTICIPATION
Are participants advised as part of the informed consent process that they
have the right to withdraw at any time or withdraw any unprocessed data
previously supplied?
Yes No
IF YES, PLEASE DETAIL HOW PARTICIPANTS ARE INFORMED OF THIS RIGHT.
If no, please explain why this advice has not been given
The data once processed will be strictly treated as an element of the research
15. INFORMATION PROTECTION (DATA; STORAGE; SECURITY)
Confidentiality
Please give attention to implications for compliance with legislative requirements including, for
example, Guidelines Approved under Section 95A of the Privacy Act 1988, produced by NHMRC,
and Statutory Guidelines on Research Issued for the Purposes of Health Privacy Principles
produced by the Office of the Health Services Commissioner.
What are Data? (NS Ch3.2 Databanks)
Data are pieces of information, eg:
 What people say in interviews, focus groups, questionnaires, personal histories and
biographies;
 Analysis of existing information (clinical, social, observational or other);
 Information derived from human tissue such as blood, bone, muscle and urine.
(Note: Where the sample size is very small, or information is obtained through a focus group, it
may be impossible to guarantee anonymity or confidentiality of participants’ identity, and
participants involved in such projects need to be advised of this limitation.)
Tick which method will be used to guarantee confidentiality/anonymity?
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Individually identifiable data, where the identity of a specific individual can reasonably be
ascertained. Examples of identifiers include the individual’s name, image, and date of birth
or address.
Re-identifiable data, from which identifiers have been removed and replaced by a code,
but it remains possible to re-identify a specific individual by, for example, using the code or
linking different data sets.
Non-identifiable (anonymous) data, which have never been labelled with individual
identifiers or from which identifiers have been permanently removed, and by means of
which no specific individual can be identified. A subset of non-identifiable data are
those that can be linked with other data so it can be known that they are about the same
data subject, although the person’s identity remains unknown.
Tick all that apply from the boxes below:
Participants will have the option of being identified in publications arising from the research.
Participants will be referred to by pseudonym in publications arising from the research.
Personal information will be obtained from a Commonwealth department or agency? (If
yes, you may need to comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988).
Any other method of protecting the privacy of participants (e.g., use of direct quotes with
specific, written permission only; use of real name with specific, written permission only).
Please describe:
Security and Storage
Does the Principal Researcher accept responsibility for the security of the data
collected?
Yes
Who will have access to data?
Access by named researchers only Access by other(s) than named researcher(s)
If others have access to data, identify who, at which storage site, for what purpose, and their connection to
the project.
Which of the following methods will be used to ensure data security?
Data will be kept in locked filing cabinets
Data and identifiers will be kept in separate, locked filing cabinets
Access to computer files will be available by password only
Other (please describe)
Does data storage comply with the NHMRC/ARC Australian Code for the
Responsible Conduct of Research? See Section 2: Management of
research data and primary materials
Yes No
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If no, please explain
Please confirm that at the conclusion of the study, the data will be kept in locked
facilities in the School through which the project is being conducted
Yes
If data is to be kept elsewhere during fieldwork, please explain how and where data will be held, including
arrangements for data security
Data will be stored digitally along with password protection to eliminate the risk of
unauthorised access
Please confirm that any data collected will be kept for a minimum of 5 years from date
of research publication.
Yes
Will the data be destroyed at some point after being kept for the minimum
5 year period? (Data may be kept indefinitely, but must be appropriately
secured)
Yes No
If yes, how and when will data be disposed of?
Please confirm that any data collected will be disposed of by the Principal Researcher,
who is responsible for the data.
Yes
16. DISSEMINATION OF RESULTS
Explain when, how, where and to whom results will be disseminated, including whether participants
will be provided with information on the project’s findings or outcomes.
How will results be made available to participants? (Tick as many as apply)
Written summary of results
Copy of final manuscript (thesis, article, etc.)
Verbal presentation (info session, debriefing, etc.)
Presented to all participants
Presented if requested
Presented to representative participants (e.g. CEO, school principal)
Other - Please explain:
None - Please explain:
How will results be made available to peers and colleagues: Tick as many as apply
Conference papers Journal article(s)
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Thesis Book
Other - Please explain None - Please explain
17. LEGAL ISSUES
Does the project involve subject matter or conduct that may give rise to legal
vulnerability of participants or researchers?
Yes No
If yes, please give details
Are adequate precautions to be taken? Yes No N/A
If yes, please give details
Confidentiality of information provided can only be protected within
the limitations of the law. Depending on the research proposal, you
may need to state these limitations specifically (subpoena, freedom
of information claim, mandated reporting by some professions, etc.)
Have you included appropriate information on the legal limitations
of protecting confidentiality in the PLIS and consent form?
Yes No N/A
If no, please advise how participants will be advised
18. CHECKLIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Please check that the following documents are attached to your application. Applicants should note
that where questionnaire or interview questions are submitted in draft form, a copy of the final
documentation must be submitted for final approval when available.
Are the following documents attached? Yes No N/A
Recruitment advertisement (e.g. for noticeboard or FedNews)
Plain Language Information Statement *
Consent form
Evidence of external approvals related to the research Pending
Questionnaire Draft
Interview Schedule Draft
Debriefing material
Other
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19. DECLARATIONS
Researcher Declarations:
The information contained herein is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, accurate. I have read
the University’s current human ethics guidelines, and accept responsibility for the conduct of the
procedures set out in the attached application in accordance with the guidelines, the Australian
Government’s National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2007 (Updated May
2015), The Australian Code for the responsible Conduct of Research, and any other condition laid
down by the Federation University’s Human Research Ethics Committee or its sub-committees. I
have attempted to identify all risks related to the research that may arise in conducting this
research and acknowledge my obligations and the rights of the participants. I and my co-
researchers and supporting staff have the appropriate qualifications, experience and facilities to
conduct the research set out in the attached application and to deal with any emergencies and
contingencies related to the research that may arise.
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*NB: If the following section is not completed, the application will not be accepted for review.
Declaration by authorised signatory:
Head of School, Deputy Head of School, Associate Dean Research, or Ethics Coordinator (Mt Helen
campus only)
I have reviewed this project and consider the methodological/technical aspects of the proposal to
be appropriate to the tasks proposed and recommend its approval.
I consider the Researcher(s) to have the necessary qualifications, experience and facilities to
conduct the research proposed and to deal with any emergencies and contingencies that may
arise.
Comments/Provisos
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Signature: ……………………………………………………………………..
Signatory Name:……………………………………………………………………..
Head of School or
Deputy Head of School or
Associate Dean of Research or
Faculty Ethics Coordinator
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