Forum on Education Abroad

READ Submission
David Comp

Investigator/Institution
David Comp
The University of Chicago
Title of Study
Research on Minority Student Participation in Education Abroad: A Meta-
Analysis
Objectives/Hypotheses
The objective of this study is to integrate the various findings and related data
from the various research studies and reports related to minority students in
education abroad.
Instruments/Methodology
A meta-analysis of the existing research literature on minority student
participation in education abroad will be conducted. In addition, an
examination of primary data related to minority students in higher education
(unrelated to education abroad) will be examined in an effort to identify
potential correlations that would require further investigation.
Findings/Conclusions
Currently in data collection stage.
Year Completed
In progress, 2008.
Contact Info
dcomp@uchicago.edu
Further Resources

“What We Know About Diversity in Education Abroad” invited presentation at

the Academy for Educational Development (AED) Colloquium on Diversity in
Education Abroad, May 2, 2006.
http://www.cap-aed.org/index.php?id=153

Comparative Data on Race and Ethnicity in Education Abroad (see

attachment)

“Research on Underrepresented Students in Education Abroad: An Annotated

Bibliography”
http://www.nafsa.org/knowledge_community_network.sec/education_abroad
_1/education_abroad_2/practice_resources_12/underrepresented_destinati
ons_5/underrepresentation_in (I can also send a copy in Word if you’d like)