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Generic Clearance Information Collection for ECA Evaluation Program [DOS Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)]

SV-2007-0016 SUS Faculty Institute

Generic Clearance Information Collection for ECA Evaluation Program [DOS Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)]

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Hello! It has been some time since your Summer Institute. We would like to ask you some questions about the program and its impact on your life and professional work, since your return home. The information you provide will help us design programs that better meet the needs of our participants. Please know that your answers will be strictly confidential and will in no way affect your participation in the program. We will use the data for analytical and evaluative purposes only.


Please feel free to give us your honest opinions. This survey is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. Thank you for your participation in this survey.




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The information solicited on this survey is requested pursuant to the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-62) and the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended, also known as the Fulbright-Hays Act (22 U.S.C. 2451, et seq.). In order to ensure that the U.S. Department of State’s international exchange programs meet statutory program requirements (22 U.S.C. 2460(c)), the Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) regularly monitors the programs, gathers data about program accomplishments, and evaluates selected ones. ECA uses the information collected to inform program design, management, and funding. All personal information that is collected through surveys is considered confidential. All responses are coded to ensure the confidentiality of individual responses. Data collected under this study will not be shared, sold, or used for fundraising purposes. Survey data and findings will be used only in an aggregate form for the express purposes of fulfilling the data needs of the outcome assessment. Responses to this survey are voluntary.


Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average thirty (30) minutes to respond to this survey, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and respondents are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. Please send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to: A/ISS/DIR, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20520.



  1. Exchange programs provide participants with many important opportunities for learning and engaging people from other countries. In the table below, please select 3 accomplishments that have had the most impact on your life, since your return home.


Accomplishments

Gained expertise in my field of study and discipline


Gained expertise in a new field of study and discipline


Developed new curricula and coursework


Learned about new pedagogies and new teaching skills


Met professional peers


Increased my understanding of American values, society, and culture


Other? (Write in)



  1. Please elaborate on the impact any of these or other accomplishments, not listed above.

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  1. Would you say the knowledge and understanding you gained on the following topics have been useful for your professional development? Please check one box in each row.



Not at all useful

Somewhat useful

Useful

Very useful

[Insert Topic 1]





[Insert Topic 2]





[Insert Topic 3]





[Insert Topic 4]





[Insert Topic 5]





[Insert Topic 6]






  1. If so, please give some examples.

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  1. Did your participation in the program help you develop your knowledge of the topics listed below, which are necessary for university faculty? Please check one box in each row.


Yes

No

The particular subject of your summer institute



American pedagogical methods



Curriculum development



Multi-disciplinary approaches to your subject area




  1. If so, please explain in more detail.

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  1. Did you teach a course or part of a course on “[INSESRT Title of Course]” after your return home?



Yes

No

As part of a course



As an entire course




  1. If yes, how valuable was the Summer Institute in preparing you to teach this course (or part of a course)?



Not at all valuable

Neither valuable nor invaluable

Somewhat valuable

Extremely valuable

As part of a course





As an entire course






  1. Are you a more effective teacher as a result of participating in this Summer Institute?



No, I am equally effective


Yes, I am more effective


Yes, I am much more effective



  1. Have you used the knowledge or experience gained in the program to initiate any of these formal or informal changes in your organization or work? Please check one box in each row.



Yes

No

Increased volunteer activities/community service



Founded an NGO or new organization



Introduced new ideas and knowledge



Introduced new initiatives, new ways of doing things



Established new exchanges



Tried to influence public opinion about the United States through the media



Established joint ventures, organizational partnerships, or linkages



Introduced new policies or procedures



Introduced new curricula, pedagogical methods, or educational standards



Became elected or appointed to a local, regional or national government position



Proposed, wrote, and/or passed a new law or treaty




  1. Have you shared your program experience or the knowledge gained during your exchange in any of the following ways? Please check one box in each row.



Yes

No

Participated in media interviews (newspaper, television, radio, internet)



Gave presentations to community, neighborhood, school or university groups



Wrote newspapers articles, including editorials and opinion pieces.



Wrote academic books



Wrote non-academic books



Wrote academic articles—for journals or academic publications



Other (please write in):




  1. As a direct result of your participation in the exchange program, have you done or received any of the following at work? Please check one box in each row.



Yes

No

Higher level of responsibilities or leadership in the same job

Organized or initiated new activities or projects in the same job

New, more responsible job

Increased salary/wages



  1. As a direct result of your participation in the exchange program, have you done or received any of the following in your community? Please check one box in each row.



Yes

No

Assumed a leadership role or position in your community

Organized or initiated new activities or projects in your community

Established a new organization in your community



  1. How have you been able to apply what you learned at your home institution?

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  1. Have you encountered any obstacles or barriers? If so, please detail these obstacles and any strategies you developed to by-pass them.

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  1. How do you view the United States government and its relationship with your home country?



Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neither Agree or Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

The U.S. government is a trustworthy partner for my country.








  1. How do you view the U.S. government and the American people? Please check one box in each row.



Strongly Unfavorable

Generally

Unfavorable

Neither favorable or unfavorable

Generally Favorable

Strongly Favorable

U.S. government






American people







  1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statements below?



Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Voting is important because real decisions are made in elections.






Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democracy.






An independent media is important to the free flow of information.






All citizens in a country should have equal rights and protections under the law, regardless of circumstances.






The Rule of Law is fundamental to a functioning democracy.






Individuals and organizations have the right to free speech and to voice opposition.






Democratic principles enhance the workplace. Supervisors should incorporate democratic principles into their management practices.








  1. Have you remained in contact with people you met during your exchange program?



Yes


No




  1. If yes, with whom have you remained in contact? Please check one box in each row.



Yes

No

Other Institute participants



Institute staff/program administrators



Institute Faculty



Americans in the community whom you met



U.S. State Department staff in Washington D.C.



U.S. Embassy staff



Other (specify)

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  1. Have you established or continues professional collaborations that grew out of your exchange experience?



Yes


No



  1. As a result of your exchange experience, have you or your organization established a formal, institutional relationship with another organization?



Yes


No



  1. If you answered “yes” to either questions 19, 21, or 22 above, do you have any specific comments to add?

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  1. Upon reflection, what has participation in the program meant to you personally?

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  1. What is your field of work? Please check all that apply.




Agriculture


Library and information science


Athletics


Media, mass communications, journalism, communication technology, advertising, graphics


Arts and humanities (history, languages, literature, art, theater, etc.)


Medicine


Business administration, finance


Military service


Computer science, information technology


Public administration


Education


Public health


Engineering


Religion


Environment


Science (physics, math, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geography, agronomy, etc.)


Government


Social sciences (sociology, economics, psychology, political science, etc.)


Humanitarian affairs, development assistance, conflict resolution


Social work


International relations


Teaching English, English language instructions


Labor, trade unions


Not sure


Law, judicial, law enforcement


Other (please write in):




  1. Geographic location:


I live in…

My country’s capital city


Another major city in my country other than the capital


A small city, town or rural location in my country



  1. Home country: [Drop Down List]


  1. Date of birth (day/month/year) Ex: 20/10/1978: _________________


  1. Sex:



Female


Male




  1. Which language do you consider to be your native language/mother tongue? _________________


  1. What religious group do you consider yourself a member of or feel closet to? (Please check one.)




Baha’ism


Shintoism


Buddhism


Sikhism


Christianity


Taoism


Confucianism


Zoroastrianism


Hinduism


Not close to any group


Islam


None


Jainism


Other: (please write in)



Judaism



  1. Do you know about and have you registered for the State Department Alumni website, https://alumni.state.gov?



Yes, I know about it and I have registered


Yes, I know about it but I have not yet registered


Yes, I know about it but I do not plan to register


No, I do not know about it



  1. Thank you for completing this survey! If you have additional comments you would like to make, please do so here.

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  1. How long did it take you to complete this survey? _____Minutes

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