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University Student And Faculty Needs, Barriers, And Expectations Of International Efforts And Opportunities: A Closer Look At One Land-Grant University’S College Of Agriculture, Stuart Estes, Maggie Jo Hansen, Leslie D. Edgar
University Student And Faculty Needs, Barriers, And Expectations Of International Efforts And Opportunities: A Closer Look At One Land-Grant University’S College Of Agriculture, Stuart Estes, Maggie Jo Hansen, Leslie D. Edgar
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
International academic opportunities have gained increased attention among students, faculty, and administration at American universities. It is important for agriculturalstudents to have an awareness and understanding of agricultural policy and issues in the United Statesand other countries. Also,faculty who have personal and professional ties internationally are often the link for these students to engage in globalexperiences. This study used descriptive survey methodology to assess students (N=773) and faculty (N=85) at the University of Arkansasabouttheir perceptions of international experiences, as well as what they saw as the most influential barriers and influencers to participating in international experiences. Students notedtheir parents (M= …