Dear School Counselors,

This request is being sent on behalf of Dr. Kimberly Farley-Smith, Assistant Professor in the Counselor Education program in the College of Education at Georgia Southern University and Dr. Katherine Klein, Assistant Professor-School Libraries in Information Science at University of North Texas.

You are invited to participate in a 30-40 minute individual interview for a qualitative research study (IRB approved, IRB #: H26121). As part of this individual interview, there will be a brief 10-minute meeting right before we begin the interview to go over the required documents and interview process.

The purpose of this research study is to (1) explore the role of school counselors and school librarians in planning and evaluating library-based wellness and social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives, (2) to build the understanding of how collaborative practices can support student mental health and overall well-being, and (3) gain a deeper understanding of each other’s role as a school counselor and school librarian.

As part of the agreement to engage in this study, you will be asked to meet via video conference on the Zoom platform for an interview. The format of the interview is an individual semi-structure. This means you will be asked to answer interview questions with the possibility of being asked to answer any clarification questions. We seek to interview current practicing school counselors and current practicing school librarians. You should not participate in this study if you are not currently practicing within the Pk-12 schools as a school counselor or school librarian.

Participation is Voluntary.

As an individual, you have the right to ask questions or express concerns related to this study. You also have the right to refuse to answer any question asked during the interview. You can withdraw at any time during or after the data collection process.

There is no compensation provided for this study. However, participation in this study will help to generate knowledge that helps uncover the impact of the CTSM on the experiences of novice and early career school counselors and how it shapes their PSCI.

If you would like to participate in this study, please click on the calendar sign up to schedule your interview. If you have any questions, please feel free to email kfarleysmith@georgiasouthern.edu and katherine.klein@unt.edu

Kindly,

Dr. Kimberly Farley-Smith & Dr. Katherine Klein

My name is Chasity Cueto. I am a fellow school counselor and a doctoral student at the University of Missouri – St. Louis. I am writing to request your assistance in distributing an IRB-approved research study invitation to your members.

This study examines how internal traits impact how we show up for students. Specifically, it explores how school counselor authenticity and psychological empowerment relate to broaching behaviors in counseling relationships. As our field moves toward more culturally sustaining practices, understanding these internal traits is vital to bridging the gap in effective broaching.

Calling all K-12 School Counselors!

How do our own internal traits impact how we show up for students? You are invited to participate in an IRB-approved research study titled: "Authenticity and Broaching Behaviors among K-12 School Counselors and the Mediating Role of Psychological Empowerment."

While broaching is essential, there is a lack of research on the "human side" of the school counselor in this process. This study aims to bridge that gap.

• Who: Currently practicing K-12 School Counselors.
• What: A 10-minute anonymous, confidential online survey.
• Why: To help improve culturally sustaining practices in the school counseling field.
• IRB Approval Number: 2134747 (University of Missouri – St. Louis)

Survey Link: https://umsl.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Iqg3Wi2KHizol8

Your participation is entirely voluntary. Please feel free to forward this survey link invitation to other school counselors in your district and professional networks.

If you have any questions, please contact Chasity Cueto at cgck29@umsl.edu.

Thank you for your dedication to our profession and for supporting this research!

Dear School Counselor,

You are invited to participate in a national research study examining how licensed school counselors who serve as site supervisors understand and use artificial intelligence (AI) in their school counseling practice and their work with school counselors-in-training. This study is part of an IRB-approved project [IRB-FY2026-426] led by researchers at Ball State University and the New York Institute of Technology.

You are eligible to participate if you are a currently licensed or certified professional school counselor in the United States, you have three or more years of experience as a licensed school counselor, and you have previous experience as a school counseling site supervisor.

The online survey is anonymous and voluntary and takes approximately 13 to 15 minutes. It includes background questions, rating-scale items, and a few optional open-ended questions. No identifying information is collected, and you may skip any question or stop at any time. Your perspectives will help inform school counselor preparation programs, field-based supervision practices, and professional development related to the ethical and effective use of AI in school counseling.

To participate, please click the link below or scan the QR code on the attached flyer: http://tiny.cc/BSUAIStudy

Thank you for considering participation in this important study.

Sincerely,

Sherri Barrow, Ph.D., PSC, LMHC, Principal Investigator 

Department of Educational Psychology, School Counseling

Ball State University

sherri.barrow@bsu.edu

 

Cameka Hazel, Ed.D., Co-Investigator

Department of Psychology and Counseling,

New York Institute of Technology

chazel@nyit.edu

My name is Shui Otaka, and I am a high school student at Salesian International School in Japan conducting an international comparative research project on high school students’ educational and career pathway choices, help-seeking, and perceptions of a “correct” pathway.

My study examines why students may feel that they need to make the “right” educational or career decision independently, and how school culture, expectations from adults, and the availability of supportive relationships may influence whether students seek help, express uncertainty, or reconsider their choices.

Because school counselors work directly with students during these important decisions, your perspectives would make a particularly valuable contribution to the international comparative aspect of my research.

Questionnaire:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPLjEqZlbMQqy4aS2mvalcgKdWbKg-HaGJRU047Resn4VfeA/viewform?usp=header

The questionnaire takes approximately 3–5 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and respondents are welcome to leave any question blank if they do not feel sufficiently familiar with the relevant educational or cultural context.

Your responses will be used solely for educational research purposes and handled according to the preference indicated in the questionnaire.

As a high school student carrying out this project, I would be deeply grateful for any opportunity to hear from practicing school counselors and broaden the international perspective of the study.

Thank you very much for considering my request.

Kind regards,

Shui Otaka
Salesian International School
Japan

Hello School Counselor! 

We are currently conducting a study for school counselors that focuses on adapting and evaluating the Addressing Client Needs with Social Determinants of Health Scale (ACN:SDH) to be used by school counselors. Because you are a school counselor, your opinions are important to this study. 

Participation in this study will involve the completion of a 15-20 minute survey. There are no known or anticipated risks to your participation in this study. The questions asked are general. You may decline answering any questions you feel you do not wish to answer. You will receive not direct benefit from participating in this study. Participation in this study is voluntary.  

All information you provide will be considered confidential and grouped with responses from other participants. You will not be identified by name in any report or publication resulting from this study. You may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.   

 If you choose to participate in the survey, you have the opportunity to enter a drawing to receive one of ten $25 Amazon e-gift cards. You will be directed to a separate online page where you can provide your name and email in order to receive the gift card by email. Your survey results will remain confidential and separate from your gift card entry. 

 If you have questions about this study, please contact Danielle Boyd in the Auburn University Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling at danielle.boyd@auburn.edu. If you have questions about your rights as a research participant, you may contact the Auburn University Office of Research Compliance or the Institutional Review Board by phone (334)-844-5966 or e-mail at IRBadmin@auburn.edu or IRBChair@auburn.edu.  

 Please click on the following survey link to complete the survey:  

 https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3epGFnIAZ0wNgPQ 

 Thank you for your consideration, 

Nadiya Boyce. PhD, CSC, LPC, NCC, ACS

My name is Marcell Brown, and I am a doctoral candidate at Grand Canyon University. I am conducting a study that explores the strategies and interventions that middle school counselors use to support students impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). At this time, I am seeking middle school counselors to participate.  For information or to participate in the study, please go to https://shorturl.at/edybK

 Thank you, 
Marcell Brown
Doctoral Candidate

Calling all Professional School Counselors!

Please consider participating in a dissertation study conducted by Tevin Middleton, a school counselor and doctoral candidate at the University of Iowa.  

The study aims to examine the effects of organizational and contextual factors on school counselors’ perceived social determinants of health (SDoH) competency (e.g., knowledge, attitudes, actions).

You are eligible to participate in this study if you:  

1. Have an active license/certification in school counseling from a U.S. State or territory,
2. Currently serve as school counselor in a K-12 setting in a U.S. State or territory, and
3. Have at least six (6) months of professional school counseling experience beyond completion of a school counseling master’s degree program.

If you agree to participate, you will complete an electronic survey about your SDoH competency as well as organizational and contextual factors. The survey will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes, and you are free to skip any questions you prefer not to answer.

More information about the study can be found on the survey link: bit.ly/SchoolCounselorSDOH

Please share this message with any professional school counselors who may qualify. If you have any questions about the research study itself, please contact: Tevin Middleton via email (tevin-middleton@uiowa.edu)

Seeking School Counselors to participate in a research study to understand the experiences of school counselors' knowledge and interventions related to the ambiguous loss* experiences of students who have immigrated to the United States. This research is rooted in ambiguous loss theory, and seeks to understand the immigration journey and school experiences in order to inform the field of school counseling and counselor education. Ambiguous Loss is a type of non-death loss and is defined as “a person who is physically present but psychologically absent or when there is a physical absence but a psychological (emotional) presence.”

Conducted by Drs. Katherine M. Wood (TN Tech University), Leonissa Johnson (Clark-Atlanta University ), and Malti Tuttle (Auburn University)

You are eligible to participate in the research study if you:

Participants will receive a $15 Amazon gift card for their contributions to this study.  If you work with students who have immigrated to the US and are interested in participating, please read the full informed consent with a brief demographic questionnaire here: https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_85OWFXGdRFpH8r4

View the flyer: Recruitment Flyer-SC-MLL students.pdf

If you have questions, please contact:

Katherine M. Wood, Ph.D. at kmwood@tntech.edu
Certified Professional School Counselor (CPSC) (GA), LCSW (GA)
Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, School Counseling Specialty
School Counseling Practicum and Internship Coordinator

Tennessee Tech University

*Ambiguous Loss is a type of non-death loss and is defined as “a person who is physically present but psychologically absent or when there is a physical absence but a psychological (emotional) presence.”

Auburn University is seeking School Counselors and School Counseling Master’s Students in the United States to participate in a research study about the attitudes and perceptions of school counselors as it pertains to the ethics and self-efficacy in the of practice of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Experience with the practice of Artificial Intelligence is not required to participate.

If you decide to participate in this research study, you will be asked to complete an online questionnaire which consists of three sections: 1) demographic information (no names or contact information will be collected); 2) a self-report survey of your attitudes and perceptions about the ethics pertaining to the use of Artificial Intelligence; and 3) a self-report survey of self-efficacy pertaining to the use of Artificial Intelligence.

Your total time commitment will be approximately 10 minutes.

Participants will have the opportunity to select an option to enter to participate in a random drawing for a $25 electronic Amazon gift card. Twenty recipients will be randomly drawn to receive a $25 electronic Amazon gift card.

Please use the link or QR Code to participate. If you have any questions about this study, please contact the principal investigator, Malti Tuttle, PhD, at mst0022@auburn.edu

 

https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VEnQlbXE2nCTWe

Institutional Review Board 
Approved 7/15/2025 to 7/15/2028
Protocol STUDY00000702

 

Malti Tuttle, PhD, LPC (GA), CPCS (GA), ATS, NCC, NCSC
Associate Professor and School Counseling Program Coordinator
School Counseling Integrated Program (SCIP) Project Director 
Rural Access and Interventions for School Counseling Equity (RAISE) Research Lab Co-Director 
Auburn University
Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling (SERC)
345 West Samford Avenue, Room 3188
Office 3162
Auburn, Alabama 36849

Email: malti.tuttle@auburn.edu

Click Here for Zoom Meeting Link

Pronouns: she/her/hers 

Click here to learn more about the 

Auburn University School Counseling Master's Program

School Counseling Integrated Program (SCIP)

Our research team at Old Dominion University is conducting a study on Leadership Behaviors and Awareness of Privilege and Oppression in Counseling Leaders.

You are eligible to participate if you meet the following criteria:

1. At least 18 years old

1. Have a master’s degree in a counseling field

1. Currently in a leadership position or role in a professional counseling organization at a university, state, regional, national, or international level

Leadership positions or roles include but are not limited to: President, Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Position-Elect, Past-Position, Committee Position, Emerging Leader, Doctoral Graduate Student Representative, Faculty Advisor

If you are eligible and interested, we request that you complete an anonymous Qualtrics survey which includes informed consent, demographic questions, the Dynamic Leadership in Counseling Scale–Self-Report, and the Awareness of Privilege and Oppression Scale–2. The survey should take approximately 10-20 minutes. 

Being in this study is optional. If you want to participate, click this link to start the survey: https://tinyurl.com/CounselingLeadershipStudy

The Institutional Review Board at Old Dominion University has approved this study (IRB Protocol #2301538-1). Please contact the principal investigator, Dr. Jeffry Moe, at jmoe@odu.edu with questions about this study. If you have questions or concerns about your rights as a research participant, you can contact the ODU Social & Behavioral Human Subjects Research Exempt Committee Chair, Dr. Randy Gainey, at rgainey@odu.edu or 757-683-4794, or the Old Dominion University Division of Research and Economic Development, at 757 683 3460.

 

Catalina Kraft, M.A., NCC, Resident in Counseling (VA)
Doctoral Student | Old Dominion University
ckraf001@odu.edu

Peighton Corley, M.S.Ed., Resident in Counseling (VA)
Doctoral Student | Old Dominion University
pcorl002@odu.edu

Jeffry Moe, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, CCMH
Faculty Member | Old Dominion University
jmoe@odu.edu