A Global Application of Chickerings Theory:

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A Global Application of Chickerings Theory

• Bringing International Study
• Into the Conversation

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Unlocking the Mystery at the 2006 NACADA
National ConferenceIndianapolis, IN October
17-21

• Christy Metzger, Undergraduate Affairs
• Christy.metzger_at_louisville.edu 502-852-3200
• In collaboration with Kirsten Armstrong, College
  of Education and Human Development Advising
  Center
• Kirsten.armstrong_at_louisville.edu 502-852-5597
• University of Louisville
• Louisville, Kentucky

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Learning Outcomes

• What are some barriers to students studying
  abroad?
• Why should students pursue study abroad?
• What are some easily accessible resources related
  to study abroad?
• How can you bring international study into the
  conversation on your campus?

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Student Barriers to Study Abroad

• What are some of the student concerns that
  represent real and perceived barriers to studying
  abroad?

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Student Development Theory Chickering

• 7 Vectors (1993)
• Developing competence
• Managing emotions
• Moving through autonomy toward interdependence
• Developing mature interpersonal relationships
• Establishing identity
• Developing purpose
• Developing integrity

Source Chickering, A. Reisser, L. (1993).
Education and Identity. San Francisco
Jossey-Bass Publishers.
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Student Development Theory Chickering

• Key influences on development
• Institutional objectives
• Institutional size
• Student-faculty relationships
• Curriculum
• Teaching style
• Friendships and community
• Student programs and services
• Educational environment

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Chickerings Seven Vectors

• Developing competence
• Intellectual
• Physical
• Interpersonal

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Chickerings Seven Vectors

• Managing Emotions
• Overcome fears
• Balance negative and positive feelings

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Chickerings Seven Vectors

• Moving through autonomy toward interdependence
• Responsibility for thoughts/actions
• Comprehension of interdependence

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Chickerings Seven Vectors

• Developing mature interpersonal relationships

• Reduced stereotyping
• Increased awareness and appreciation of
  others values and cultures

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Chickerings Seven Vectors

• Establishing identity
• Develop sense of self within social, historical,
  and cultural context
• Develop self-confidence

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Chickerings Seven Vectors

• Developing purpose

- Clarification of vocational goals - Strong
interpersonal and family commitments -
Setting priorities
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Chickerings Seven Vectors

• Developing integrity
• Shift from dogmatic beliefs able to see self as
  a foreigner

All good people agree And all good people
say All nice people, like us are We And everyone
else is They But if you cross over the
sea, Instead of over the way, You may end up
looking on We, As only a sort of They!
-Rudyard Kipling
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Chickerings Seven Vectors

• Developing integrity
• Personalize values and align them with actions

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Who starts the conversation?
Source Dohm, T., Vande Berg, M., Williams, R.,
Woodruff, G. Evaluating campus efforts to
internationalizing the curriculum. Presented
April 17, 2004 Minneapolis, MN.
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Bringing International Study Into the
Conversation

• Advisors play a vital role in the study abroad
  planning process

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Starting the ConversationYour Students
Dont know what to say?
Use your toolkit to help break down the barriers!
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Study Abroad Toolkit for Advisors

• Cost
• Funding your study abroad experience (handout)
• Financial planning links
• http//www.nafsa.org/knowledge_community_network.s
  ec/education_abroad_1/education_abroad_2/practice_
  resources_12/advising/nafsa_financial_aid_resource
  
• www.umabroad.umn.edu/financial/index.html
• Understanding costs
• Budget worksheet
• http//www.umabroad.umn.edu/financial/compare/budg
  etWorkSheet.pdf
• Study Abroad Cost Estimates (handout)

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Study Abroad Toolkit for Advisors

• Delay graduation/problems with transfer credit
• Academic Planning Sheet (handout)
• General Academic Interests (handout)
• Information for specific majors
• www.umabroad.umn.edu/academic/advisingsheets/index
  .html

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Study Abroad Toolkit for Advisors

• General misconceptions/fears about study abroad
• 10 Myths about Study Abroad (handout)
• Culture shock and fear of the unknown
• Whats Up with Culture? (University of the
  Pacific)
• http//www.uop.edu/sis/culture/
• Targeting multicultural students
• www.globaled.us/plato/diversity.html
• Parent information sessions
• Brochure www.umabroad.umn.edu/ci/groups/msag/MSAG
  Brochure.pdf

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Study Abroad Toolkit for Advisors

• More general misconceptions/fears
• Parents/Family/Friends
• Communicate the value of study abroad
• Provide families with targeted information
• Encourage family support and involvement
• Utilize family and friends as resources
• Address separation issues
• Acknowledge students family responsibilities
• Parent newsletters, websites, orientations
• Work with Admissions on packets to prospective
  students
• Discuss at recruitment events
• Terrorism
• http//ase.tufts.edu/studyabroad/Gen20ProgAbr/Pre
  cautAgTer.htm

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Study Abroad Toolkit for Advisors

• NACADA Study Abroad Interest Group
• Professional organizations
• Data on study abroad participation
• Study abroad programs
• Scholarships

http//www.nacada.ksu.edu/InterestGroups/C38/resou
rces.htm
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Entering the ConversationThe Big Picture

• Advisors play a vital role in the study abroad
  planning process

Administrators Parents
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Advisors as Change Agents

• ...advisors can identify systemic problems and
  bring suggestions for potential solutions to the
  attention of college administrators they can try
  to persuade campus policy makers of the need for
  change, volunteer to become involved in the
  change process, and help persuade campus
  constituents that change will be both possible
  and beneficial (32).
• Source Teitelbaum, H. (1994). Changing the
  campus environment. NACADA Journal, 14(1), 32-37.

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Advisors as Change Agents

• Educate key sponsors and stakeholders
• Large-scale institutional change will be
  incremental
• In the meantime, advisors can implement change on
  a more localized scale

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Entering the Conversation The Big Picture

• Suggestions for short-term improvement
• Improving communication about study abroad on
  campus
• Include as part of freshman/transfer orientation
• Designate advising liaison for study abroad
• Training
• Faculty
• Campus-wide professional advisors

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Starting the Conversation The Big Picture

• More suggestions
• Integrate importance of global experience during
  career fairs
• Network with study abroad staff (good referrals)
• Tailor advising approach to individual students
• So, you look to me like someone who might be
  interested in study abroad.
• Have you ever thought about study abroad?
• Did you know that you could fulfill these
  requirements with a study abroad experience?

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So where do we go from here?

• What actions can you take on your own campus in
  the short term to improve study abroad?
• What about institutional change?
• What are some tools that you plan on sharing with
  your students?

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References

• Please see the Advisor Toolkit!

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Thank you!
Interested in being part of the NACADA Study
Abroad Interest Group?
http//www.nacada.ksu.edu/InterestGroups/C38/index
.htm