Forsberg N E, Taur J S, Xiao Y, Chesbrough H
Department of Animal Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis 97331, USA.
J Anim Sci. 2003 Apr;81(4):1088-94. doi: 10.2527/2003.8141088x.
The goal of this project was to identify the current level at which internationalization has been adopted as a theme in the North American animal science curriculum and to identify its value and the barriers to its implementation. We surveyed animal, dairy, and poultry science departments across Canada and the United States. One hundred twenty-four surveys were mailed and 60% were returned. Associations between aspects of internationalization and student outcomes (admission to veterinary and graduate schools and starting salaries) were examined. Although administrators strongly believed internationalization had value, implementation was limited. The most common practices included international content in core animal science classes, advising, international internships, and participation of faculty in international scholarly activities. Few departments have incorporated internationalization into their mission statements or developed a specific international-themed class, scholarships devoted to international activities, or roles for international students. Few departments reported participation of students in international programs. Barriers included finances and limited commitment from higher administration. Student outcomes were positively associated with faculty size, percentage of international faculty, the ratio of international students to the total student population, international content in core animal science classes, a specific international-themed class, availability of international internships, and exchange of class material internationally via the Internet. Departments that did not offer international opportunities had a negative association (r = -0.79) with starting salary, but these relationships may not be causal. Alternatively, progressive departments may attract and retain exceptional students. The analysis indicated an awareness of the value of international programs, positive impacts in student outcomes, and financial barriers to implementation.
本项目的目标是确定北美动物科学课程中采用国际化主题的当前程度，并确定其价值以及实施过程中的障碍。我们对加拿大和美国的动物、乳品及家禽科学系进行了调查。共邮寄了124份调查问卷，回收率为60%。研究了国际化各方面与学生成果（进入兽医学院和研究生院以及起薪）之间的关联。尽管管理人员坚信国际化具有价值，但实施情况有限。最常见的做法包括在核心动物科学课程中纳入国际内容、提供咨询、开展国际实习以及教师参与国际学术活动。很少有系将国际化纳入其使命宣言，或开设特定的国际主题课程、设立专门用于国际活动的奖学金，或为国际学生安排特定角色。很少有系报告学生参与国际项目的情况。障碍包括资金以及高等管理层的支持有限。学生成果与教师规模、国际教师比例、国际学生与学生总数的比例、核心动物科学课程中的国际内容、特定的国际主题课程、国际实习机会以及通过互联网进行的国际课程材料交流呈正相关。未提供国际机会的系与起薪呈负相关（r = -0.79），但这些关系可能并非因果关系。相反，先进的系可能会吸引和留住优秀学生。分析表明人们意识到国际项目的价值、对学生成果有积极影响以及实施过程中存在资金障碍。
