“…Agbényiga et al (2012) documented the scarcity of funding for international social work studies in the United States and how this is linked to international research practice, design, implementation, and dissemination of findings. O'Dell (2008) linked this scarcity to lack of institutional support and the ability of American social work to respond to global needs. She observed what the costs associated with international study have been for many social work faculty and students alike.…”