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Purpose Characterize the extent of SNRE involvement in international activities through student survey’s and student records. Characterize the extent of SNRE involvement in international activities through student survey’s and student records.

Methodology Analysis of SNRE student demographics through student records ( ) Analysis of SNRE student demographics through student records ( ) Student Records provided: Student Records provided: - Origin of student - Department of advisor - Degree sought

Methodology Three student populations surveyed. Three student populations surveyed. - current international students -graduated international students (alumni) -current domestic students A total of 65 students (past and current) participated in the study A total of 65 students (past and current) participated in the study

Methodology Student surveys provided qualitative and quantitative information on: Student surveys provided qualitative and quantitative information on: -Reasons for choosing SNRE -Research site location(s) -Domestic/International student interactions -Career aspirations -Perceived advantage of SNRE degree program Surveys were posted on the web. Surveys were posted on the web.

Results Student records Student records International student survey International student survey Graduated international student survey Graduated international student survey Domestic student survey Domestic student survey

Results Student records Student records International student survey International student survey Graduated international student survey Graduated international student survey Domestic student survey Domestic student survey

Comparison of SNRE international graduate students and UF graduate students by region (2006) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% AFRASICAREURNAOCE Region UF International Graduate Students SNRE International Graduate Students Percen tage AFRASICAREURLATNAOCE

Student country of origin and research sites

Past and present SNRE international and domestic graduate students’ advisors departments by students’ origin

Results Student records Student records International student survey International student survey Graduated International survey Graduated International survey Domestic student survey Domestic student survey

Students reasons to choose SNRE Most important reasons to choose SNRE Most important reasons to choose SNRE –The interdisciplinary approach of the program –Cross-departmental affiliations –Availability of funding –Working with their advisor Important reasons to choose SNRE Important reasons to choose SNRE –UF reputation –Local climate (weather)

Current and future research sites Most international students work country of origin or home region Most international students work country of origin or home region Upon graduation most international students plan to work in their home countries or home regions. Upon graduation most international students plan to work in their home countries or home regions. Approximately 18% mentioned they would like to work in the US Approximately 18% mentioned they would like to work in the US

Future career aspirations Places where students plan to work upon graduation Most likely places: Most likely places: –Not-for-profit organizations –Universities Likely places: Likely places: –Government agencies or programs Unlikely places: Unlikely places: –Schools –For-profit businesses

Professional activities that students are likely to be involved with in the future Most likely activities: Most likely activities: –Research Likely activities: Likely activities: –Resource management –Outreach, extension and technical assistance –Policy and teaching were classified equally under the three categories Unlikely activities: Unlikely activities: –Administrative work

Results Student records Student records International student survey International student survey Graduated international student survey Graduated international student survey Domestic student survey Domestic student survey

International graduated students (alumni) Three masters students and four doctoral students responded Three masters students and four doctoral students responded Work in non profit and university settings Work in non profit and university settings Job activities include research and outreach extension, and technical assistance Job activities include research and outreach extension, and technical assistance In next 10 years most plan to work in the South America and the US In next 10 years most plan to work in the South America and the US

Results Student records Student records International student survey International student survey Graduated international student survey Graduated international student survey Domestic student survey Domestic student survey

Interaction between domestic students and international students Over 87% of domestic students reportedly interact with international graduate students inside or outside of class Over 87% of domestic students reportedly interact with international graduate students inside or outside of class 90% felt that these interactions enriched their educational experience 90% felt that these interactions enriched their educational experience International students provide a different perspective than domestic students International students provide a different perspective than domestic students

Interaction between domestic students and international students Domestic students agreed that international students provide networking opportunities (62%) Domestic students agreed that international students provide networking opportunities (62%) Domestic students also agreed that international students are good source of information to help plan their fieldwork (54%) Domestic students also agreed that international students are good source of information to help plan their fieldwork (54%)

Current research sites 42% of the domestic graduate students surveyed conduct their research outside the United States 42% of the domestic graduate students surveyed conduct their research outside the United States Two-thirds of those students conduct research in Latin America Two-thirds of those students conduct research in Latin America

Future geographic focus Upon graduation most students plan to focus their work: Upon graduation most students plan to focus their work: - United States (66%) - Central America and Mexico (45%) - South America (34%)

Future career aspirations Places where students plan to work upon graduation: Likely places: Likely places: –Government agencies or programs. –Private non for profit organization. –Universities. Unlikely places: Unlikely places: –Private for profit business. –Schools.

Professional activities that students are likely to be involved with in the future Most likely activities: Most likely activities: –Research. Likely activities: Likely activities: –Resource management. –Teaching. –Outreach, extension and technical assistance. –Policy. Unlikely activities Unlikely activities –Administration.

Advantages of having an SNRE degree for future professional activities Provides the student with a interdisciplinary/ Provides the student with a interdisciplinary/ systems/holistic analytical skills Improves the students ability to get a job Improves the students ability to get a job Provides the student with a wide range of technical skills

Degree advantages (students open responses) An interdisciplinary approach to tackling natural resource management problems in a developing country context, a strong base in applied quantitative skills, contacts, and resources for initiating mode cross-disciplinary research (international student). An interdisciplinary approach to tackling natural resource management problems in a developing country context, a strong base in applied quantitative skills, contacts, and resources for initiating mode cross-disciplinary research (international student). I will not only approach [issues] from the scientific/environmental mindset, but also understand how other players view the same problem. The SNRE degree will allow me to better communicate with collaborators from different fields and to solve problems inclusively, accounting for all points of view (domestic student). I will not only approach [issues] from the scientific/environmental mindset, but also understand how other players view the same problem. The SNRE degree will allow me to better communicate with collaborators from different fields and to solve problems inclusively, accounting for all points of view (domestic student).

Conclusions One in four students is and international student with most students coming from Latin America One in four students is and international student with most students coming from Latin America Half of all current graduate students in international and domestic samples conduct research overseas. Half of all current graduate students in international and domestic samples conduct research overseas. Research is the most likely activity student will engage in post graduation Research is the most likely activity student will engage in post graduation