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2006-2007 Senior Survey of Study Abroad University of Minnesota, Crookston Responses

In October 2006 the University of Minnesota surveyed seniors from the Crookston, Duluth, Morris and Twin Cities campuses as part of the study abroad curriculum integration initiative that aims to increase study abroad enrollments. There were 1137 seniors who responded to the survey, out of 8728 seniors surveyed (13% response rate). With regard to the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC), there were 31 seniors who responded from the 286 seniors who were sent the survey (11% response rate). All seniors whose ethnicity is reported as other than white were included in the survey as the University is seeking to increase underrepresented students in study abroad. The Office of Institutional Research prepared the student counts, and the Office of Measurement Services administered the survey. Presented in this report are the results from the responses of the UMC seniors. The Study Abroad Curriculum Integration effort has been made possible by the support of the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, the Offices of the Vice Chancellors for Crookston, Duluth, Morris, the Office for International Programs, and the Learning Abroad Center. For further information about the study abroad curriculum integration surveys, visit: http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/ci/evaluation/surveys.html

Key Metrics & Findings

University of Minnesota, Crookston seniors have a very good1 understanding of study abroad.

• 77% reported that they knew they could use financial aid towards study abroad. • 58% reported that they knew there were scholarships available for study abroad. • 71% reported that they were aware of study abroad options within their major. University of Minnesota, Crookston seniors, advisers, and professors have limited communication regarding study abroad.

• 39% of UMC seniors reported that their advisers had talked with them about studying abroad. • 58% of UMC seniors reported that their professors had mentioned study abroad during class. • 26% of UMC seniors had asked advisers about study abroad. 1 Scale: Excellent = At least 2 of 3 scores higher than 80%; Very Good = At least 2 of 3 scores higher than 70%; Good = At least 2 of 3 scores higher than 60%; Fairly Good = At least 2 of 3 scores higher than 50%; Limited = At least 2 of 3 scores higher than 35%.

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VI

26%

SI

23%

I

45%

NI

6%

Survey Results

1) While at the University of Minnesota, I have studied abroad. 16% I have not yet studied abroad, but am planning to study abroad as a U of M undergraduate. 16% I am not planning to study abroad while at the U of M. 68%

Views of study abroad 2) Which statements best describe your view of study abroad? 0% view study abroad as not an option and 19% feel that study abroad is not essential. 13% view study abroad as a desirable part of the educational experience, but unrealistic in their major. 68% view study abroad as a desirable and realistic part of the educational experience.

3) How important do you think the following are to professionals practicing in your primary

field of study? The importance of a second language to a professional practicing in a student’s primary field of study was found to be 26% very important (VI), 45% important (I), 23% somewhat important (SI), and 6% not important (NI).

Fig 3. Importance of second language to professionals practicing in students’ primary field of study.

Fig 1. Respondents’ participation in study abroad.

Fig 2. Views of Study Abroad.

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Question 3 (Continued) – This chart illustrates students’ perception of the importance of skills and knowledge acquired during study abroad to professionals practicing in their field of study.

Skills & Knowledge acquired during Study Abroad

Not Important

Somewhat Important Important Very

Important Knowledge of a second language 6% (2) 23% (7) 45% (14) 26% (8) Awareness and understanding of cultural differences 0% (0) 13% (4) 42% (13) 45% (14)

Knowledge of international issues. 0% (0) 19% (6) 48% (15) 32% (10) Knowledge of technical and professional practices in other countries

7% (2) 26% (8) 36% (11) 32% (10)

Ability to work with people whose beliefs, values, and worldviews differ from one’s own.

0% (0) 7% (2) 48% (15) 45% (14)

Ability to tolerate uncertainty 0% (0) 16% (5) 42% (13) 42% (13) Note: (n) = the number of responses (Total responses = 31). 4) Rate each statement. Study abroad is important to my personal development.

39% agreed and 26% strongly agreed that study abroad was important to their personal development while 32% disagreed.

Study abroad will enhance my ability to think critically and solve problems.

48% agreed and 29% strongly agreed that study abroad would enhance their abilities to think critically and solve problems while 23% disagreed.

Study abroad will help me find a better job when I graduate.

48% agreed and 16% strongly agreed that study abroad would help them find a better job when they graduated while 36% disagreed.

Study abroad will enhance my lifelong career opportunities.

48% agreed and 26% strongly agreed that study abroad would enhance their lifelong career opportunities while 26% disagreed.

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Fig. 7a

Fig. 7c

No

3%

Do

Not

Know

58%

Yes

39%

No

29%

Yes

71%

No

23%

Yes

77%

No

42%

Yes

58%

Understanding of study abroad at the University of Minnesota 5) Rate your understanding of study abroad as an opportunity at the University of Minnesota.

UMC seniors’ self-reported understanding of study abroad is 13% excellent, 19% very good, 45% average, and 23% minimal.

6) Aside from general or liberal education requirements, are you

allowed to use credit earned through study abroad toward requirements in your major?

7a) I am aware of study abroad options in my major.

7b) I am aware that financial aid may be used for study abroad.

7c) I am aware of the availability of scholarships for study abroad.

Fig. 6

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Fig. 9 No

61%

Yes

39%

No

93%

Yes

7%

Faculty and advisers motivating students to study abroad One of the main goals of the Study Abroad Curriculum Integration initiative has been to enhance faculty and adviser awareness of the role of study abroad in undergraduate education and to utilize their unique relationship with their students to motivate students to study abroad.

Program evaluation results of Curriculum Integration activities have shown that faculty and advisers are more knowledgeable about study abroad after their participation in curriculum integration workshops and activities. Hopefully, this knowledge is influencing their communication regarding study abroad with students. Advisers’ ability to communicate with students may be effected, however, by the frequency that students visit with them. 8) On average, how many times a year do you see your academic adviser(s)?

Faculty and Advisers as communication channels regarding study abroad 9) Have any of your advisers ever talked with you about studying

abroad?

10) Have any of your advisers discussed academic planning for study abroad with you?

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Fig. 8

Fig. 10

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No

81%

Yes

19%

No

42%

Yes

58%

No

52%

Yes

48%

11) Have you ever received a “Study Abroad in [your Major]”

advising sheet from your college? 12) Have any of your professors ever mentioned study abroad to you, either during class or

outside the classroom?

Sources of study abroad information 13) How else have you received information about study abroad? (check all that apply)

During Class Fig. 12

Outside of Class Fig. 12

Yellow - Study Abroad Office Orange - Friends or Family Green - Departmental college office, publication, website, or publicity. Pink - New Student Orientation Blue - Study abroad classroom presentation

Fig. 13

Fig. 11

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Fig. 15

No

74%

Yes

26%

No

74%

Yes

26%

14) Have you ever asked any of your advisers about study abroad?

15) Have you ever asked any of your professors about study abroad?

16) How important to you are the following factors in considering study abroad? Not a Factor Somewhat

Important Very

Important Most

Important How important are recommendations from other students (past or current participants) in considering study abroad?

13% (4) 19% (6) 48% (15) 19% (6)

How important are recommendations or support from professors or advisers in considering study abroad?

3% (1) 26% (8) 52% (16) 19% (6)

How important is cost in considering study abroad? 0% (0) 10% (3) 26% (8) 65% (20)

How important is delay in graduation in considering study abroad? 3% (1) 16% (5) 32% (10) 48% (15)

How important is time away from on-campus studies in considering study abroad?

19% (6) 36% (11) 36% (11) 10% (3)

How important is time away from family and friends in considering study abroad? 16% (5) 26% (8) 26% (8) 32% (10)

How important is concern about adapting to the language and culture of others in considering study abroad?

13% (4) 40% (12) 27% (8) 20% (6)

How important is concern about applying credits to degree requirements in considering study abroad?

3% (1) 29% (9) 39% (12) 29% (9)

How important is concern about health and safety abroad in considering study abroad? 29% (9) 16% (5) 32% (10) 23% (7)

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Factors in considering study abroad, continued Not a Factor Somewhat

Important Very

Important Most

Important How important is opposition from family and/or friends in considering study abroad? 42% (13) 23% (7) 29% (9) 7% (2)

How important is opposition from department and/or adviser in considering study abroad?

42% (13) 19% (6) 32% (10) 7% (2)

How important is fear of racism in considering study abroad? 70% (21) 10% (3) 13% (4) 7% (2)

How important is concern about a disability in considering study abroad? 77% (24) 7% (2) 7% (2) 10% (3)

How important is competition with other educational opportunities in considering study abroad?

36% (11) 32% (10) 29% (9) 3% (1)

How important is disruption of work/internship experiences in considering study abroad?

26% (8) 23% (7) 26% (8) 26% (8)

How important is concern about loss of current healthcare or housing in considering study abroad?

45% (14) 16% (5) 23% (7) 16% (5)

How important is family needs my support in considering study abroad? 36% (11) 13% (4) 23% (7) 29% (9)

Do not see the value added by studying abroad. 73% (22) 17% (5) 10% (3) 0% (0)

Note: (n) = the number of responses (Total responses = 31). 17) As a University of Minnesota student, (check all that apply)

YES NO

I had significant interaction with University of Minnesota international students. 13% 87%

I took more than one course on campus with international content. 45% 55%

I studied another language. 23% 77%

I participated in international or intercultural activities on campus. 10% 90%

I traveled or visited another country. 45% 55%

I participated in a credit-bearing international internship or volunteer experience. 7% 93%

I worked abroad. 7% 93%

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18) Before attending the University of Minnesota, I …

19) What has been your single longest period of international experience?

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Fig. 21

No

3%

Yes

97%No

36%

Yes

64%

20) Are you a native speaker of English?

21) Do you have working knowledge of more than one language?

22) If you do have working knowledge of more than one language, please rate your ability.

Figures have been rounded. For more information about this survey and its results contact, Gayle Woodruff, Learning Abroad Center, University of Minnesota, 612.625.6065, [email protected]. Report completed by Rhiannon Williams, [email protected], Yuki Watabe [email protected], and Gayle Woodruff, January 2007.

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2006-2007 Senior Survey of Study Abroad University of Minnesota, Duluth Responses

In October 2006 the University of Minnesota surveyed seniors from the Crookston, Duluth, Morris and Twin Cities campuses as part of the study abroad curriculum integration initiative that aims to increase study abroad enrollments. There were 1137 seniors who responded to the survey, out of 8728 seniors surveyed (13% response rate). With regard to the University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD), there were 279 seniors who responded from the 2284 seniors who were sent the survey (12% response rate). All seniors whose ethnicity is reported as other than white were included in the survey as the University is seeking to increase underrepresented students in study abroad. The Office of Institutional Research prepared the student counts, and the Office of Measurement Services administered the survey. Presented in this report are the results from the responses of the UMD seniors. The Study Abroad Curriculum Integration effort has been made possible by the support of the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, the Offices of the Vice Chancellors for Crookston, Duluth, Morris, the Office for International Programs, and the Learning Abroad Center. For further information about the study abroad curriculum integration surveys, visit: http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/ci/evaluation/surveys.html


University of Minnesota, Duluth seniors have a very good1 understanding of study abroad.

• 84% reported that they knew they could use financial aid towards study abroad. • 69% reported that they knew there were scholarships available for study abroad. • 74% reported that they were aware of study abroad options within their major. University of Minnesota, Duluth seniors, advisers, and professors have limited communication regarding study abroad.

• 36% of UMD seniors reported that their advisers had talked with them about studying abroad. • 67% of UMD seniors reported that their professors had mentioned study abroad during class. • 38% of UMD seniors had asked advisers about study abroad.

1 Scale: Excellent = At least 2 of 3 scores higher than 80%; Very Good = At least 2 of 3 scores higher than 70%; Good = At least 2 of 3 scores higher than 60%; Fairly Good = At least 2 of 3 scores higher than 50%; Limited = At least 2 of 3 scores higher than 35%.

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VI

17%

SI

41%

I

31%

NI

11%

Survey Results

1) While at the University of Minnesota, I have studied abroad. 46% I have not yet studied abroad, but am planning to study abroad as an undergraduate at the U of M. 12% I am not planning to study abroad while at the U of M. 42%







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Not Important




3% (9) 26% (72) 45% (125) 26% (72)


1% (3) 7% (18) 23% (63) 70% (195)









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Fig. 7b

Fig. 7a

Fig. 7c

No

9%

Do

Not

Know

24%

Yes

67%No

26%

Yes

74%

No

16%

Yes

84%

No

31%

Yes

69%


UMD seniors’ self-reported understanding of study abroad is 27% excellent, 37% very good, 29% average, and 7% minimal.

6) Aside from general or liberal education requirements, are

you allowed to use credit earned through study abroad toward requirements in your major?




Fig. 6

5

Fig. 9 No

64%

Yes

36%

No

76%

Yes

24%




abroad?


Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Fig. 10

6

No

33%

Yes

67%

No

58%

Yes

42%

No

78%

Yes

22%




Sources of study abroad information

13) How else have you received information about study abroad? (check all that apply)




Fig. 13

Fig. 11

7

Fig. 15

No

62%

Yes

38%

No

60%

Yes

40%




Important Very

Important Most


1% (4) 19% (53) 55% (152) 25% (68)


3% (8) 17% (46) 65% (178) 16% (43)




26% (71) 38% (105) 28% (78) 8% (21)



19% (52) 39% (107) 33% (90) 10% (27)


9% (24) 20% (55) 44% (121) 28% (77)


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Important Very

Important Most



48% (132) 32% (88) 18% (49) 3% (8)




43% (117) 33% (91) 21% (57) 4% (10)


27% (74) 34% (93) 28% (77) 12% (33)


48% (132) 27% (75) 18% (50) 7% (19)




YES NO








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Fig. 18

10

Fig. 21

No

4%

Yes

96%

No

29%

Yes

71%





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2006-2007 Senior Survey of Study Abroad University of Minnesota, Morris Responses

In October 2006 the University of Minnesota surveyed seniors from the Crookston, Duluth, Morris and Twin Cities campuses as part of the study abroad curriculum integration initiative that aims to increase study abroad enrollments. There were 1137 seniors who responded to the survey, out of 8728 seniors surveyed (13% response rate). With regard to the University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM), there were 83 seniors who responded from the 400 seniors who were sent the survey (21% response rate). All seniors whose ethnicity is reported as other than white were included in the survey as the University is seeking to increase underrepresented students in study abroad. The Office of Institutional Research prepared the student counts, and the Office of Measurement Services administered the survey. Presented in this report are the results from the responses of the UMM seniors. The Study Abroad Curriculum Integration effort has been made possible by the support of the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, the Offices of the Vice Chancellors for Crookston, Duluth, Morris, the Office for International Programs, and the Learning Abroad Center. For further information about the study abroad curriculum integration surveys, visit: http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/ci/evaluation/surveys.html


University of Minnesota, Morris seniors have a very good1 understanding of study abroad.

• 87% reported that they knew they could use financial aid towards study abroad. • 70% reported that they knew there were scholarships available for study abroad. • 68% reported that they were aware of study abroad options within their major. University of Minnesota, Morris seniors, advisers, and professors have fairly good communication regarding study abroad.

• 56% of UMM seniors reported that their advisers had talked with them about studying abroad. • 72% of UMM seniors reported that their professors had mentioned study abroad during class. • 55% of UMM seniors had asked advisers about study abroad.


2

VI

23%

SI

38%I

26%

NI

13%

Survey Results

1) While at the University of Minnesota, I have studied abroad. 61% I have not yet studied abroad, but am planning to study abroad as a U of M undergraduate. 2% I am not planning to study abroad while at the U of M. 37%







3



Not Important




5% (4) 33% (27) 37% (31) 25% (21)


0% (0) 6% (5) 22% (18) 72% (59)









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Fig. 7b

Fig. 7a

Fig. 7c

No

17%

Do

Not

Know

36%

Yes

47%

No

33%

Yes

67%

No

13%

Yes

87%

No

30%

Yes

70%


UMM seniors’ self-reported understanding of study abroad is 23% excellent, 37% very good, 31% average, and 8% minimal.






Fig. 6

5

Fig. 9

No

44%

Yes

56%

No

57%

Yes

43%




abroad?


Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Fig. 10

6

No

85%

Yes

15%

No

28%

Yes

72%

No

37%

Yes

63%




Sources of study abroad information

13) How else have you received information about study abroad? (check all that apply)




Fig. 13

Fig. 11

7

Fig. 15

No

43%

Yes

57%

No

45%

Yes

55%




Important Very

Important Most


5% (4) 23% (19) 52% (43) 21% (17)


1% (1) 22% (18) 58% (48) 19% (16)




24% (20) 24% (20) 39% (32) 12% (10)



18% (15) 36% (30) 34% (28) 12% (10)


13% (11) 17% (14) 52% (43) 18% (15)


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Important Very

Important Most



49% (41) 25% (21) 19% (16) 6% (5)




29% (24) 33% (27) 28% (23) 10% (8)


27% (22) 29% (24) 28% (23) 17% (14)


54% (45) 23% (19) 19% (16) 4% (3)




YES NO








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Fig. 18

10

Fig. 21

No

5%

Yes

95%No

18%

Yes

82%





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2006-2007 Senior Survey of Study Abroad University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Responses

In October 2006 the University of Minnesota surveyed seniors from the Crookston, Duluth, Morris and Twin Cities campuses as part of the study abroad curriculum integration initiative that aims to increase study abroad enrollments. There were 1137 seniors who responded to the survey, out of 8728 seniors surveyed (13% response rate). With regard to the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), there were 744 seniors who responded from the 5758 seniors who were sent the survey (13% response rate). All seniors whose ethnicity is reported as other than white were included in the survey as the University is seeking to increase underrepresented students in study abroad. The Office of Institutional Research prepared the student counts, and the Office of Measurement Services administered the survey. Presented in this report are the results from the responses of the UMTC seniors. The Study Abroad Curriculum Integration effort has been made possible by the support of the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, the Offices of the Vice Chancellors for Crookston, Duluth, Morris, the Office for International Programs, and the Learning Abroad Center. For further information about the study abroad curriculum integration surveys, visit: http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/ci/evaluation/surveys.html


University of Minnesota, Twin Cities seniors have a very good1 understanding of study abroad.

• 83% reported that they knew they could use financial aid towards study abroad. • 72% reported that they knew there were scholarships available for study abroad. • 72% reported that they were aware of study abroad options within their major. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities seniors, advisers, and professors have fairly good communication regarding study abroad.

• 52% of UMTC seniors reported that their advisers had talked with them about studying abroad. • 57% of UMTC seniors reported that their professors had mentioned study abroad during class. • 49% of UMTC seniors had asked advisers about study abroad.


2

VI

21%

SI

35%

I

26%

NI

18%

Survey Results

1) While at the University of Minnesota, I have studied abroad. 43% I have not yet studied abroad, but am planning to study abroad as an undergraduate at the U of M. 12% I am not planning to study abroad while at the U of M. 45%







3



Not Important




4% (28) 27% (201) 39% (285) 31% (227)


2% (12) 7% (55) 23% (169) 68% (506)









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Fig. 7a

Fig. 7c

No

15%

Do

Not

Know

30%

Yes

55%No

28%

Yes

72%

No

17%

Yes

83%

No

28%

Yes

72%


UMTC seniors’ self-reported understanding of study abroad is 22% excellent, 34% very good, 34% average, and 10% minimal.






Fig. 6

5

Fig. 9

No

48%

Yes

52%

No

64%

Yes

36%




abroad?


Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Fig. 10

6

No

56%

Yes

44%

No

43%

Yes

57%

No

74%

Yes

26%




Sources of study abroad information 13) How else have you received information about study abroad? (check all that apply)




Fig. 13

Fig. 11

7

Fig. 15

No

51%

Yes

49%

No

73%

Yes

27%




Important Very

Important Most


7% (49) 23% (168) 54% (402) 17% (122)


6% (41) 26% (191) 56% (414) 13% (94)




25% (184) 33% (241) 31% (230) 11% (83)



23% (167) 38% (281) 32% (233) 8% (59)


9% (70) 22% (163) 42% (308) 27% (200)


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Important Very

Important Most



50% (367) 28% (205) 19% (137) 4% (26)




36% (265) 36% (268) 24% (175) 4% (30)


22% (160) 29% (217) 33% (243) 16% (119)


47% (349) 25% (181) 21% (152) 7% (54)




YES NO








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Fig. 18

10

Fig. 21

No

10%

Yes

90%No

22%

Yes

78%





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