Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation
Volume 31, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 91-98

The challenges encountered during a needs assessment of international student partners: Considerations for future evaluations (Review) (Open Access)

Nutter S.* , Lei D. , Woodend J. , Ryan A. , Cairns S.
  • a Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Canada
  • b Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Canada
  • c Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Canada
  • d Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Canada
  • e Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Canada

Abstract

This article describes the challenges encountered during a needs assessment of partners of international students as well as how the research team addressed these challenges. The needs assessment was conducted at the request of the university's international student centre, which recognized that partners of international students would benefit from increased support. The needs assessment was also supported by an existing gap in international student literature, which identifies partners as experiencing significant barriers and lack of support in their transition as a newcomer (e.g., Martens & Grant, 2008 ). Implications for attaining and maintaining connections with this population are discussed. © 2016 Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation.

Author Keywords

Needs assessment International students Cross-cultural transitions International spouses

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85023203193&doi=10.3138%2fcjpe.262&partnerID=40&md5=53a1e75a8c10bf4904781e9e966c332a
DOI: 10.3138/cjpe.262
ISSN: 08341516
Original Language: English