Research Participant Interest Form

Participant Information Form: Research Study on Gatekeeping in Counselor Education

Are you a counselor educator navigating the challenges of gatekeeping in academic and clinical training settings?

If so, we invite you to participate in a research study exploring how counselor educators perceive and manage these responsibilities. This study, conducted by PhD researchers at Regent University, aims to identify common challenges and develop a conceptual framework for gatekeeping practices.


Who is eligible to participate?

  • Counselor educators involved in academic and/or clinical training settings.

  • Currently occupy the role of counselor educator or have done so within the past two years.

  • Be employed (or recently employed) within a CACREP-accredited program in the U.S.

  • Have at least two years of experience in a counselor education position.

  • Have direct experience with gatekeeping, including assessing students' academic, ethical, skills-based, and professional competency.

  • Completion of a brief demographic questionnaire is required to determine eligibility. 

How much time will this take?

  • A 60-90 minute semi-structured interview via HIPAA-compliant Zoom.

  • Discussion topics include your experiences with gatekeeping, decision-making processes, institutional challenges, and available support.

  • Optional 15-30 minute follow-up interview for clarification.

Confidentiality & Voluntary Participation

  • All personal identifiable information will be anonymized in research reports and presentations.

  • While we take precautions to protect data, online participation carries some risk of interception.

  • Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time without consequence.


If you are interested in participating in the study or have further questions, please reach out for more details. Your insights can help shape a better understanding of gatekeeping in counselor education!


For more information, please contact principal investigator:
Rebecca Burt, MA, LPC, NCC rebebu4@mail.regent.edu

Research team members:
Shari N. Davis, MA, LPC 
Sara Elysée, LMHC, LPC
Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S™ 



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