What is IFR?
IFR is The Institute for Field Research, an independent, non-governmental, non-profit 501(c)(3)organization. The mission of IFR is to transform individuals and communities through experiential [...]
What is Connecticut College’s curricular assessment process?
Connecticut College is the school of record for IFR field schools. All field programs that are approved by the IFR are submitted to Connecticut College’s [...]
How does IFR equip its students to address issues that arise in the field?Â
Clear no-tolerance policies are posted on IFR’s website. All project directors must affirm in writing that they have read and agree to abide by these [...]
What training does IFR provide to help empower all team members to avoid harassment, discrimination and other negative outcomes?Â
IFR briefs all its field school directors with an extensive standards and information packet during an in-person conversation. This briefing and information packet includes all [...]
How does someone report a problem?Â
IFR maintains a 24/7 Hotline when field programs are active, which allows anyone on the field school to report a problem. If a call is [...]
What does IFR do if a problem is reported?Â
As is the case when there is a serious health emergency, an IFR Board Member or a senior IFR staff member is dispatched quickly to [...]
How does IFR ensure students stay safe, healthy and have a good experience in the field?Â
Every field school director formulates a plan for supporting the health, safety, and welfare of students, which includes identifying the location of medical facilities nearest [...]