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Results of the Faculty Survey onInternationalization at Villanova:
A Preliminary Report
Prepared for the
International Leadership Committee
Prepared by
Office of Planning and Institutional ResearchJuly 2013
Survey Methodology• On May 2, 2013, an email was sent from Villanova University’s
President announcing the administration of a web-based survey on Internationalization at Villanova and requesting full participation from all faculty.
• On May 6th the survey invitation was emailed to all fulltime and adjunct faculty. During the month, 3 reminders were sent to non-respondents.
• The survey was closed on June 17th, 2 weeks after the last completed survey was received.
• This report summarizes by faculty status responses to the questions. Fulltime faculty include academic administrators and instructors; adjunct faculty are faculty with part-time employment status or fulltime employees in other University departments who also teach.
• All faculty employed in the four colleges during the Spring 2013 semester, as reported by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, were included in the survey population.
Survey Respondents• The survey included questions to gauge faculty opinions and attitudes
about Internationalization at Villanova and to identify who is engaged in these types of activities in their teaching, their research or in co-curricular activities. To accommodate these purposes, skip patterns were incorporated throughout the survey to facilitate data collection. Those not engaged in specific areas of activity, did not need to respond to selected questions. Nevertheless, the survey was rather lengthy, and some respondents did not proceed through the entire survey and/or did not enter a final submit key to close the survey. The latter resulted in partial completions of the survey.
• Cases were not excluded from the data analyses presented here; rather the N size for each series of questions is reported to help interpret the percentages and average ratings. The N size gives an indication of the number of respondents used in calculating percentages in the varying sections of the survey.
Survey RespondentsThe table below shows the number surveyed and the number of respondents by faculty status and by college. Numbers are further reported by completed or partially completed surveys.
Faculty Status/College
Number Surveyed
Completed Surveys
Response Rate
Partial Surveys
Total Respondents
Fulltime Faculty 637 268 42% 62 330 52%
Adjunct Faculty 398 104 26% 31 135 34%
Total 1,035 372 36% 93 465 45%
Arts 497 194 39% 48 242 49%
Sciences 174 69 40% 13 82 47%
Engineering 95 28 29% 6 34 36%
Nursing 110 31 28% 13 44 40%
Business (VSB) 159 49 31% 13 62 39%
TOTAL 1,035 371 36% 93 464 45%
Survey RespondentsThe table below shows the number and percentage of fulltime and adjunct faculty responding to the survey by college. (Includes both completed and partial surveys.)
Faculty Status/College
FulltimeFaculty %
Adjunct Faculty %
Total Respondents ResponseRates
Arts 149 45% 93 69% 242 52% 49%
Sciences 69 21% 13 10% 82 18% 47%
Engineering 28 8% 6 5% 34 7% 36%
Nursing 32 10% 12 9% 44 10% 40%
Business (VSB) 52 16% 10 7% 62 13% 39%
TOTAL 330 100% 135 100% 464 100% 45%
Opinions about the Internationalization Experience
In today’s environment, it is important to consider the impact of internationalization or globalization on undergraduate education in this country.
Colleges and universities should prepare students for an increasingly interconnected world.
Internationalizing our curriculum will help our undergraduate students be more successful after graduation.
Global and international topics should be incorporated into all undergraduate programs.
It is important that students participate in a formal international educational experience such as study abroad.
A student's proficiency in a foreign language and culture is an important part of undergraduate education.
1.0 3.0 5.0
4.5
4.6
4.2
3.7
3.6
3.9
4.6
4.7
4.3
3.9
3.8
3.9
Internationalization for the Undergraduate Experience
Adjunct Faculty Fulltime Faculty
Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree
N = 320 N = 129
Opinions about the Internationalization Experience
In today’s environment, it is important to consider the impact of internationalization or globalization on undergraduate education in this country.
Colleges and universities should prepare students for an increasingly interconnected world.
Internationalizing our curriculum will help our undergraduate students be more successful after graduation.
Global and international topics should be incorporated into all undergraduate programs.
It is important that students participate in a formal international educational experience such as study abroad.
A student's proficiency in a foreign language and culture is an important part of undergraduate education.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
58%
65%
46%
33%
25%
34%
36%
30%
32%
25%
31%
36%
6%
4%
19%
23%
30%
21%
2%
13%
12%
7%
6%
2%
3%
Internationalization for the Undergraduate ExperienceFulltime Faculty
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Opinions about the Internationalization Experience
International perspectives and topics are important to include in courses in my discipline.
Graduate students in my discipline should have the opportunity to have a study abroad experience.
There are sufficient opportunities for graduate students to participate in study abroad for research.
In my discipline, a graduate student is more successful if he or she is proficient in a foreign language and culture.
1.0 3.0 5.0
4.0
3.5
2.6
3.3
4.1
3.8
3.0
3.5
Internationalization for the Graduate Experience
Adjunct Faculty Fulltime Faculty
Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree
N = 309 N = 116
Opinions about the Internationalization Experience
International perspectives and topics are important to include in courses in my discipline.
Graduate students in my discipline should have the opportunity to have a study abroad experience.
There are sufficient opportunities for graduate students to participate in study abroad for research.
In my discipline, a graduate student is more successful if he or she is proficient in a foreign language and culture.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
42%
25%
7%
24%
32%
28%
15%
22%
16%
24%
27%
22%
5%
16%
35%
24%
4%
6%
15%
8%
Internationalization for the Graduate ExperienceFulltime Faculty
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Teaching & Curriculum
Level Level Description # of Courses %
Level 1 Course contains an international element. 97 18%
Level 2 One unit (one week’s worth of classes) in the course is internationally oriented.
59 11%Level 3 International elements are integrated
throughout the course.156 30%
Level 4 The entire course has an international orientation.
216 41%
• 257 Faculty (55%) said they are currently teaching or have recently taught (within 5 years) courses with international content; 194 (63%) of the Fulltime Faculty and 63 (51%) of the Adjunct Faculty.
• 211 Respondents identified 533 courses with international content that they currently teach or have taught in the past 5 years. The table below shows the Level of Internationalization in these courses.
NOTE: 5 courses were not assigned a level.
Teaching & Curriculum• 55 Faculty (12%) identified 75 courses that they are currently teaching or developing
into which they would like to infuse international elements. The chart below shows the types of assistance that would be very helpful or helpful in those efforts
Resource information (books, journals, articles) on international education topics.
Identification or suggestions of global topics relevant to my courses or discipline.
Help with incorporating global learning outcomes in your teaching.
Examples of course materials incorporating global content developed by faculty at Villanova and other institutions.
Opportunities to consult on an “as needed” basis with international specialists relating to your course and discipline.
Ongoing faculty development seminars on internationalizing your curriculum.
Grant funds to travel abroad to research ways to internationalize your courses.
Guest speakers for your courses
72%
74%
65%
80%
78%
71%
79%
71%
86%
88%
77%
88%
87%
80%
80%
82%
Assistance to Internationalize Courses% Very Helpful or Helpful
Adjunct FT Facutly N = 247 N = 92
Teaching & CurriculumWhat types of assistance would help you internationalize your courses?
Resource information (books, journals, articles) on international education topics.
Identification or suggestions of global topics relevant to my courses or discipline.
Help with incorporating global learning outcomes in your teaching.
Examples of course materials incorporating global content developed by faculty at Villanova and other institutions.
Opportunities to consult on an “as needed” basis with international specialists relating to your course and discipline.
Ongoing faculty development seminars on internationalizing your curriculum.
Grant funds to travel abroad to research ways to internationalize your courses.
Guest speakers for your courses
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
27%
30%
23%
36%
32%
27%
49%
34%
46%
44%
43%
44%
46%
44%
30%
37%
28%
26%
35%
20%
22%
29%
21%
29%
Assistance to Internationalize CoursesFulltime Faculty Very Helpful Somewhat Helpful Not Helpful
Research Collaboratives & Partnerships
• In the last 12 months, 17 fulltime faculty (6%) and 1 adjunct faculty (1%) sponsored an international scholar in a J-1 visa category to come to Villanova for research collaboration. One-third of the fulltime faculty (6 faculty) had visited their sponsored international scholars at their home institutions.
• 128 fulltime faculty (45%) and 17 adjunct faculty (16%) are currently or have been involved in an international research partnership, collaboration or project.
o Of those involved in partnerships, 82 fulltime faculty (64% ) and 7 adjunct faculty (41%) reported their projects were still ongoing.
o Of those involved in partnerships, 45 fulltime faculty (35%) and 5 adjunct faculty (29%) reported there were opportunities for post-doctoral, graduate, or undergraduate research students to participate in the research collaborative or partnership.
Research Collaboratives & Partnerships
Formal Memorandum of Understanding
Visiting professorship at an international institution
Hosting visiting professor(s) from an international institution
Hosting international graduate research student(s)
Hosting international undergraduate research student(s)
One-on-one faculty research collaboration
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
20%
23%
20%
10%
7%
62%
7%
13%
13%
13%
0%
20%
Nature of International Partnership Adjunct FacultyFulltime Faculty
N= 123N= 15
International post-doctoral students at Villanova
International graduate students at Villanova
International undergraduate students at Villanova
Villanova post-doctoral students at international institution
Villanova graduate students at international institution
Villanova undergraduate students at international institution
Undergraduate students engaged in research
Graduate Students engaged in research
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
10%
12%
12%
2%
22%
25%
41%
59%
Nature of Student Participation Fulltime Faculty N = 51
Research Collaboratives & Partnerships
Opportunities to attend seminars or conferences on interna-tional topics related to your discipline
Faculty exchange programs in another country
Short-term research or curriculum development projects in other countries
81%
73%
75%
81%
59%
57%
Interests in Research Collaboratives% Very Interested or Somewhat Interested
Adjunct FT FacutlyN = 265 N = 96
To what extent is each of the following programs or activities of interest to you?
Opportunities to attend seminars or conferences on interna-tional topics related to your discipline
Faculty exchange programs in another country
Short-term research or curriculum development projects in other countries
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
49%
46%
47%
32%
27%
28%
19%
27%
25%
Interests in Research CollaborativesFulltime Faculty Very Interested Somewhat Interested Not Interested
Co-Curricular Activities & Opportunities
Strongly Agree
Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
5%
57%
36%
2%3%
68%
27%
1%
Villanova offers sufficient co-curricular ac-tivities on campus that expand interna-
tional awareness.
Fulltime Faculty Adjunct FacultyN = 259 N = 92
Strongly Agree
Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
4%
51%
40%
5%2%
57%
40%
1%
The undergraduate culture at Villanova pays sufficient attention to global and
international topics and affairs.
Fulltime Faculty Adjunct FacultyN = 260 N = 91
Co-Curricular Activities & Opportunities
Engage students in conversations about multicultural or international events on campus?
Engage students in conversations about co-curricular events?
Personally engage in international outreach with the regional and/or global community?
1.0 3.0 5.0
3.3
3.1
2.4
3.0
2.8
2.2
How frequently do you . . . Adjunct Faculty Fulltime Faculty
Not at all to Frequently
N = 268 N = 97
Co-Curricular Activities & Opportunities
In what types of international outreach activities are you currently involved?
In what types of international outreach activities would you like to be involved?
Service-learning programs
International internship opportunities for students
Presenting at external seminars or conference
Serving as a panelist or guest speaker
Serving as a mentor
Philanthropy
Integrating international outreach activities in class
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
14%
21%
63%
38%
31%
13%
18%
31%
17%
36%
14%
19%
21%
14%
Current Involvement Adjunct Faculty Fulltime FacultyN = 169 N = 42
Service-learning programs
International internship opportunities for students
Presenting at external seminars or conference
Serving as a panelist or guest speaker
Serving as a mentor
Philanthropy
Integrating international outreach activities in class
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
37%
37%
59%
43%
23%
7%
31%
52%
48%
44%
35%
29%
6%
29%
Like to be Involved Adjunct Faculty Fulltime FacultyN = 167 N = 48
International outreach activities: outreach concerning students in research and/or teaching
Co-Curricular Activities & OpportunitiesWhat challenges do you face when trying to conduct international outreach?
Lack of financial resources
Limited time
Lack of existing network or knowledge of opportunities
Limited departmental interest/support
Limited student interest/demand
Change of leadership/liaison with an outreach partner
Outreach partner lacks resources on their end (money, time)
External forces at partner location (natural disasters, political unrest)
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
71%
81%
40%
26%
17%
6%
19%
6%
58%
76%
33%
24%
18%
1%
10%
6%
Challenges Adjunct Faculty Fulltime FacultyN = 216 N = 72