What follows is the AJET sensus. It is due March 10th, '02. You can print out the form below, or you can download census.doc by right-clicking on the preceding link and choosing "save as" from the ensuing menu. There are addresses at the bottom of the page.
AJET thinks that one of the keys to a better JET program is full acceptance and integration of diversity and internationalization. We want to help Contracting Organizations come to the understanding that Diversity isn’t just about race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or nationality issues. It’s the key to developing better awareness, acceptance, and understanding of internationalization. Taking the time to learn more about diversity and to develop a more multicultural/international attitude will be critical, not only now, but also for continuously developing, positive relationships between JETs and Contracting Organizations.
The purpose of the AJET Census is to begin the process of understanding all JETs and to target specific negative issues the JET has with regards to his or her acceptance. This survey seeks to understand what JETs think about the issue of diversity and how AJET can better serve the JET community in dealing with it. The key goal of this survey is to enhance understanding and respect for cultural diversity within the JET Programme and Contracting Organizations. So you too can know just "what we are made of," the surveys will be read and compiled into a report including figures, ideas, experiences and proposed solutions and printed in the AAJ. So, please take a moment and represent your community by filling out the AJET Census! Thanks in advance for your participation!
1) Where in Japan are you living? (Circle all that apply.)
2) What was your motivation for participating on the JET Programme? (Circle as many as apply.)
3a) Will you be renewing your contract?
3b) If you answered No, what led you to this decision?
4) How would you define "internationalization"?
5) How would you define "diversity"?
6) How did you expect your host institution and other Japanese people to treat you?
7a) Have you tried to integrate your background into the classroom or other fields of work?
7b) Were people interested in learning about your background?
7c) Do you have any suggestions or tips on effective integration of your background into the workplace?
8a) Do you feel that your background has affected your utilization within the workplace?
8b) If yes, how?
9a) Before coming to Japan, how accepting did you feel your community and contracting organization (CO) would be to your background? (i.e. race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status…)
9b) How accepting would you rate your community’s and CO’s acceptance of your background now?
10) When experiencing cultural misunderstandings to whom do you turn for support? (Circle all that apply.)
11) Do you feel that there is an accessible support network available to you in your area?
12) How supportive has the JET community been in regards to issues of diversity and/or your background?
13) How supportive has your Contracting Organization been in regards to issues of diversity and/or your background?
14) What were positive means of support you experienced?
15) Where can support be improved?
16) Do you have any recommendations for AJET in particular?
If there is anything we have left out and that you would like to address or you would like to elaborate on any of the above questions, please feel free to contact us via fax, email or telephone at the numbers below. Thanks for taking the time to complete this survey. We appreciate it greatly!
Please return this survey by 10 March 2002 to either:
| Ms. Dana Chapnick ajetblock2@yahoo.com 0242-75-5850 (fax) 0242-75-5214 (home) |
Ms. Kiesha Speech ajetblock9@yahoo.com 0957-34-3470 (fax) 0957-34-4505 (home) |
