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Appendix E: Information-Gathering Sessions with U.S. Colleges and Universities That Are Current or Former Hosts of Confucius Institutes
Appendix E: Information-Gathering Sessions with U.S. Colleges and Universities That Are Current or Former Hosts of Confucius Institutes
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In summer 2022, the National Academies staff compiled a list of target institutions for the information-gathering study sample, including contact information for potential respondents from each institution. The AIR research team collaborated with the National Academies in the outreach and recruitment of the target institutions.
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The results will be synthesized in two reports authored by the committee. Findings from these two consensus study reports, including the findings discussed in this report, may be used to inform federal processes regarding waiver criteria and the conditions under which a waiver may be considered and granted to allow an institution to host a CI and receive federal agency funding. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS This report presents the key findings from AIR's information-gathering sessions with seven institutions to answer the following research questions (RQs)
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* Indicates that an institution applied for a DOD waiver, but the respondent was not involved in the waiver application because it was handled by a separate department.
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Respondents from the seven participating institutions had their own unique insights about their experiences hosting a CI, and a few provided insights about their experiences with the DOD waiver process. The sections below highlight key findings relative to the five research questions, which represent areas of interest to the committee.
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The process began with the Chinese partner institutions issuing a public call for applications to work at a specific U.S.-based CI. To narrow down the pool of applicants, Hanban and the Chinese partner institutions conducted their own screening process, including personal interviews and language and culture tests, to ensure applicants were well qualified to work at a U.S.
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Regardless of where the CI was officially housed, respondents across the seven institutions noted that collective academic events such as teacher immersion trainings, seminars, and other events included the CI and affiliated departments.
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To secure funding from Hanban, several respondents explained that CI directors submitted annual budget proposals to Hanban outlining planned activities for the year as well as estimated costs of these activities. Within the annual budget proposals, CIs requested specific dollar amounts to fund their proposed activities for the year.
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The programming included curriculum development for CIs that delivered Chinese language classes and activities beyond instruction. One participant explained that it would be impossible to foster learning and appreciation related to the Chinese culture without involving Chinese entities.
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Across the seven institutions participating in this data collection, the relationships between the U.S. host institution and the Chinese partner varied in formality but were typically initiated by the U.S.
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In some cases, there was one agreement with the partner institution and Hanban; however, at least one institution negotiated separate formal contracts with the Chinese partner institution and Hanban. Although the details of these institutions' formal agreements varied, they generally shared a common purpose and goal: to cultivate appreciation for Chinese culture within the institution as well as in the local community.
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Few respondents said they still have an informal relationship with their partner Chinese institution after the closure of the CI, with some describing enduring friendships with Chinese staff post-CI closure. Participation in the 2019 NDAA Waiver Process Institutions that applied for the DOD waiver were asked about their experiences with the 2019 NDAA waiver process.
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As part of the waiver process, these institutions provided the DOD with documents from different departments within the institution. Required documents included institutions' signed agreements with Hanban and annual reports as well as other documents from all of the academic departments within the institution.
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A few respondents commented on academic freedom specifically, with one respondent explaining that Hanban did not restrict "normal operations" of the institution, particularly regarding academic freedom and research. Another respondent explained that the CI preserved academic freedom by using materials (e.g., textbooks)
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CONCLUSION Through the virtual information-gathering sessions, the respondents from the seven institutions included in this data collection effort shared their experiences and perspectives on their CI operations, funding structures, activities, and programming; the benefits and challenges related to their CI; and the DOD waiver application process. The primary aim of the data collection and analysis is to assist the Confucius Institutes study committee in understanding the direct experiences of hosting a CI and the DOD waiver process from institutions that applied in 2019.
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Some institutions were able to work with the local community and internally within their academic departments to continue activities and classes they perceived as particularly beneficial after the official closure of their CI. REFERENCES CRS (Congressional Research Service)
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or informal relationship with your Chinese partner institution prior to establishing your Confucius Institute?
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• Did your Confucius Institute receive a large initial gift? • Did your Confucius Institute receive annual funding installments from Hanban, regardless of whether you received a large initial gift?
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? Campus Participation in the 2019 NDAA Waiver Process [ASK QUESTIONS 20–23 ONLY IF RESPONDENT PARTICIPATED IN 2019 NDAA WAIVER PROCESS]
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Is there anything else you would like to share to inform the Confucius Institutes consensus study?
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