The Challenges Encountered During a Needs Assessment of International Student Partners

Considerations for Future Evaluations

Authors

  • Sarah Nutter Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
  • Danni Lei Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
  • Jon Woodend Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
  • Alyssa Ryan Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
  • Sharon Cairns Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.262

Keywords:

cross-cultural transitions, international spouses, international students, needs assessment

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.

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Published

2016-04-21

How to Cite

Nutter, S., Lei, D., Woodend, J., Ryan, A., & Cairns, S. (2016). The Challenges Encountered During a Needs Assessment of International Student Partners: Considerations for Future Evaluations. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 31(1), 91–98. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.262

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 1 (2016): Spring

Section

Research and Practice Notes

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Copyright (c) 2016 Sarah Nutter, Danni Lei, Jon Woodend, Alyssa Ryan, Sharon Cairns

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