The issue of placement tests was not raised frequently by other instructors in this survey. The design and production of relevant instructional material was one of the most frequently raised issues raised. Because of the lack of materials available for heritage learners, instructors spend a lot of time searching for authentic materials which are relevant and of a suitable level for their students. Where teachers attempt to individualize instruction to meet the needs of a wide range of learners the problem is exacerbated. While the issue of funding was not always specifically raised in the survey, it is crucial to the feasibility of many initiatives which depend on instructors' time and motivation.
Some instructors suffer from very poor working conditions.
Instructors in Southeast Asian languages have a major problem of lack of space, with 6 instructors and 2-3 TAs crowded into one area with only 3 computers. While it is important for instructors of multiple level classes to work with small groups, there is currently nowhere for the instructors to meet small groups.