Form SV-2010-0028 Sports and Culture: International Visitors Leadership Pr

SURVEY of IVLP PARTICIPANTS

September 15, 2010

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The information solicited on this survey is requested pursuant to the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-62) and the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended, also known as the Fulbright-Hays Act (22 U.S.C. 2451, et seq.). In order to ensure that the U.S. Department of State’s international exchange programs meet statutory program requirements (22 U.S.C. 2460(c)), the Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) regularly monitors the programs, gathers data about program accomplishments, and evaluates selected ones. ECA uses the information collected to inform program design, management, and funding. All personal information that is collected through surveys is considered confidential. All responses are coded to ensure the confidentiality of individual responses. Data collected under this study will not be shared, sold, or used for fundraising purposes. Survey data and findings will be used only in an aggregate form for the express purposes of fulfilling the data needs of the outcome assessment. Responses to this survey are voluntary.

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SV 2010-0028 OMB No.: 1405-0158

Expiration Date: 04/30/2011

Estimated Burden Time: 35 minutes

1. In what year did you participate in the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP)?

A1. Drop-down list: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

2. Which statement best describes your IVLP exchange? Please select one box.

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I traveled by myself on the exchange
I traveled with one or two other people from my country
I traveled with a group of people only from my country
I traveled with a group of people from my region (e.g., West Africa, Eurasia)
I traveled with a group of people from around the world
I don’t remember

3. Exchange programs provide participants with many important opportunities for learning and engaging people from other countries. In the table below, please identify the three most important accomplishments resulting from your participation in the IVLP.

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Learned new or different approaches and techniques in my field of performing or fine arts
Learned new or different management and administrative practices from arts and culture institutions in the United States
Advanced my professional skills
Interacted with the artistic community
Attended cultural events and performances
Developed professional contacts from the United States
Developed professional contacts from around the world
Built relationships with U.S. cultural organizations
Explored the diversity of American art and culture
Shared my culture with others
Learned how performing arts and culture can be used to address social issues
Gained insight into the role of the private sector in American performing arts and culture
Increased my understanding of U.S. local or national government policies that affect my industry
Other (Please write in):

4. How much did the IVLP meet your expectations? Please select one box.

Did not meet any of my expectations	Did not meet most of my expectations	Met some of my expectations	Met most of my expectations	Met all of my expectations

5. What is your most important accomplishment that is a direct result of your experience in the IVLP?

A5. Open-ended response

6. Thinking back, how much did your knowledge and understanding of the following topics increase as a result of your participation in the IVLP? Please select one box in each row.

	Not at All	To a Small Extent	To a Good Extent	To A Great Extent
Arts management
Fundraising and revenue generation
Community outreach
Public relations and marketing
Research and conservation
Cultural and historic preservation
Training and education programs
Public-private partnerships for the arts
The role of the private sector in promoting arts and culture
Development and management of exhibitions, performances and festivals
Volunteerism and community involvement
Tourism and economic development
Role of U.S. national and local governments in arts and culture
Performing arts policy
Use of new technologies
Trends in American art and culture
American theater
American music
American film and television
American dance
American art

7. In addition the above list in Question 6, were there any other topics that were an important part of what you learned during your exchange program?

A7. Open-ended response

8. Have you been able to apply any of the following topics you learned as a participant in the IVLP? Please select one box in each row.

	Yes	No	Not Applicable
Arts management
Fundraising and revenue generation
Community outreach
Public relations and marketing
Research and conservation
Cultural and historic preservation
Training and education programs
Public-private partnerships for the arts
The role of the private sector in promoting arts and culture
Development and management of exhibitions, performances and festivals
Volunteerism and community involvement
Tourism and economic development
Role of U.S. national and local governments in arts and culture
Performing arts policy
Use of new technologies
Trends in American art and culture
American theater
American music
American film and television
American dance
American art
Other (Please write in):

9. How has your experience in IVLP impacted your career?

A9. Open-ended response

10. As a direct result of your participation in the IVLP, have you done or received any of the following at work or in your community? Please select one box in each row.

	Yes	No
Higher level of responsibilities or leadership in the same job
Organized or initiated new activities or projects in the same job
New job with more responsibilities
Increased salary/wages
Received a fellowship or stipend to continue my artistic work
Organized an arts, dance, theater or film festival
Participated in arts, dance, theater or film festival
Collaborated in arts, dance, theater or film project
Assumed a leadership role or position in my community
Organized or initiated new activities and projects in my community
Established a new organization in my community
Served as a teacher/mentor for new artists, directors or managers
Other (Please write in):

11. Thinking back, what was your level of knowledge about the following aspects of the United States before participating in IVLP? Please select one box in each row.

	No Knowledge	Limited Knowledge	Moderate Knowledge	Extensive Knowledge
Daily life in the United States
American arts and culture
Religious diversity in the United States
Ethnic diversity in the United States
The U.S. political system
The U.S. economy
The U.S. legal system
Education in the United States
Freedom of speech and the press in the United States
Voluntary community services and philanthropy in the United States
American history
American popular culture
The United States overall

12. Thinking back, what was your level of knowledge about the following aspects of the United States after participating in IVLP? Please select one box in each row.

	No Knowledge	Limited Knowledge	Moderate Knowledge	Extensive Knowledge
Daily life in the United States
American arts and culture
Religious diversity in the United States
Ethnic diversity in the United States
The U.S. political system
The U.S. economy
The U.S. legal system
Education in the United States
Freedom of speech and the press in the United States
Voluntary community services and philanthropy in the United States
American history
American popular culture
The United States overall

13. How did your views of the United States Government and the American people change as a result of your program participation? Please select one box in each row.

	Much less favorable	Less favorable	No change	More favorable	Much more favorable
United States Government
American people

14. What did you learn about United States during your visit that surprised you or that you did not expect?

A14. Open-ended response

15. Have you shared your experience or the knowledge you gained during your participation in the IVLP in any of the following ways? Please select all that apply.

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Discussion with your family
Discussion with your friends and community members
Discussion with your colleagues
Interview with a media outlet (newspaper, television, radio or Internet)
Wrote a newspaper or magazine article, including an editorial or opinion piece
Post on a blog or other Internet networking space
Demonstration or performance in your community
Wrote an academic book
Wrote a non-academic book
Wrote a professional article for a journal or academic publication
Formal presentation at work
Formal presentation at a community event
Other (Please write in):

16. Do you think your family, friends and colleagues have a more favorable or less favorable opinion of the United States because of the information you shared with them? Please select one box.

Much less favorable	Less favorable	No change	More favorable	Much more favorable	I don’t know

17. Have you returned to the United States since you participated in IVLP?

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Yes
No

18. Approximately how much time have you spent in the United States on business travel or for professional reasons since your participation in the IVLP? Please select one box.

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None
Less than 1 month
1 month up to 3 months
3 months up to 6 months
6 months up to one year
One year or greater

19. If you answered yes to the previous question, what was the reason for traveling on business to the United States?

A19. Open-ended response

20. How much time have you spent in the United States on personal travel since your participation in IVLP? Please select one box.

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None
Less than 1 month
1 month up to 3 months
3 months up to 6 months
6 months up to one year
One year or greater

21. Have you been in contact with people you met during IVLP?

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Yes
No

If yes, go to Q22.

If no, go to Q23.

22. Of the following list of people you met through your participation in IVLP, whom have you been in contact with since your return home? Please select all that apply.

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American colleagues and/or professional contacts I met while in the United States
Other participants I met while on my IVLP exchange program
Program agency staff
U.S. Department of State staff in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Embassy/Consulate staff
IVLP alumni
Alumni of other US exchange programs in my country
Other (Please write in):

23. As a direct result of your participation in the IVLP program, did you exchange ideas, collaborate or facilitate a program in art or culture with any of the following in the United States? Please select all that apply.

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Academic Institutions
American artists, musicians, actors, etc.
Conservatories / academies / schools of performing and fine arts
Film and television production companies
Foundations
Galleries
Libraries
National, state or local museums
Non-profit organizations
Orchestras, symphonies, etc.
Private museums
Radio and print organizations
Theaters
Other (Please write in):
Not applicable

24. Please elaborate on any exchange of ideas, collaboration or facilitation of a program with U.S. organizations.

A24. Open-ended response

25. As a direct result of your participation in the IVLP program, did you exchange ideas, collaborate or facilitate a program in art or culture with any of the following outside the United States? Please select all that apply.

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Academic Institutions
American artists, musicians, actors, etc.
Conservatories/academies/schools of performing and fine arts
Film and television production companies
Foundations
Galleries
Libraries
National, state or local museums
Non-profit organizations
Orchestras, symphonies, etc.
Private museums
Radio and print organizations
Theaters
Other (Please write in):
Not applicable

26. Which forms of media do you primarily use to keep informed about the American arts and culture? Please select all that apply.

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Television
Radio
Film
Books
Newspapers
Magazines and trade journals
Arts and culture websites
News websites
Social networking sites (for example, Facebook, Twitter)
Internet photo and video sharing sites (for example, Flickr and YouTube)
Other (Please write in):

27. What is your current occupation?

A27. Open-ended response

28. Where do you currently work? Please select one box.

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Independent artist/musician/actor/performer
Conservatory/academy/school of performing or fine arts
Government ministry/agency
Library
Museum
Non-profit organization
Performing arts group/company
Private company
Private foundation
University
Other (Please write in):
Not currently working

29. What was your home country at the time of the program?

A29. Drop-down list (countries)

30. In which country do you currently live?

A30. Drop-down list (countries)

31. Which statement best describes the geographic location of where you currently live? Please select one box.

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My country’s capital
Another major city in my country other than the capital
A small city, town or rural location in my country

32. What is your age?

A32. Drop-down list (numbers)

33. What is your gender?

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Female
Male

34. If you have additional comments or suggestions for improving the International Visitors Leadership Program, please give details here. We value your thoughts and feedback.

A34. Open-ended response

35. How long did it take for you to complete this survey?

Q35. Drop-down list (minutes)

Thank you for completing this survey!

15 IVLP Participant Survey Revised 9-15-10