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Overview of International Student & Scholar Services

Overview of International Student & Scholar Services. Ellen Dussourd New Faculty Orientation August 20, 2009. International Students, Scholars and Employees at UB. UB’s International Student Enrollment. Fall 2008 Undergraduate 1382 Students Graduate 2035 Students

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Overview of International Student & Scholar Services

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  1. Overview of International Student & Scholar Services Ellen Dussourd New Faculty Orientation August 20, 2009

  2. International Students, Scholars and Employees at UB

  3. UB’s International Student Enrollment Fall 2008 Undergraduate 1382 Students Graduate 2035 Students Others 946 Students Total 4363 Students

  4. Top 10 Sending Countries

  5. International Student Enrollment:Top 10 Sending Countries Fall 2008 Undergraduate EnrollmentGraduate Enrollment • Korea 317 • India 284 • China 158 • Japan 90 • Malaysia 89 • Canada 77 • Turkey 57 • Singapore 35 • Taiwan 28 • Nigeria 24 India 666 China 438 Korea 211 Taiwan 118 Canada 108 Japan 48 Turkey 32 Malaysia 19 Greece 18 Vietnam 15

  6. International Student Enrollment

  7. International Student Enrollment:Top 10 Majors of Enrollment Fall 2008 Undergraduate EnrollmentGraduate Enrollment Computer Science 212 Economics 175 Electrical Engineering 132 Mechanical Engineering 99 Industrial Engineering 98 Chemical & Biological Eng 68 Civil Engineering 68 Physics 54 Management 49 MS MIS 41 Mathematics 41 Management 334 Accounting 77 Electrical Engineering 64 Mechanical Engineering 63 Pharmacy 57 Biomedical Sciences 54 ITU Civil Engineering 41 Psychology 41 Communication 40 Aerospace Engineering 39

  8. Top 20 Leading Host Institutions

  9. Top 10 Leading Public Institutions Hosting International Students 2008/09 by % International Enrollment • UB ranks first with the highest percentage of international students of • public universities from the "Top 20 Leading Host Institutions"

  10. UB Visiting Scholars • J-1 Exchange Visitors: 323 (7/1/08-6/31/09) • Professors • Research Scholars • Short-term Scholars • Specialists

  11. UB International Employees(in non-immigrant status) • Non-immigrant Employees: 414 (7/1/07-6/31/08) • H-1B Temporary Workers: 407 • O Extraordinary Ability: 1 • TN (Trade NAFTA): 6

  12. ISSS Organizational Structure & Staff

  13. ISSS Organizational Structure • International Student & Scholar Services • Responsible for F-1 & J-1 students • Also provides non-immigration services to J-1 visiting scholars & international employees • UB Immigration Services • Responsible for J-1 visiting scholars & international employees in non-immigrant status • Provide immigration services to these populations

  14. ISSS Staff • ISSS • Director • International Student Advisors (4) • Secretary • Graduate Assistants (3) • Student Assistants

  15. ISSS Staff (cont.)

  16. UB Immigration Services Staff • Immigration Services • Director • Immigration Paralegal • Graduate Assistants (2) • Student Assistant

  17. UB Immigration Services Staff

  18. ISSS & UB Immigration Services & Responsibilities

  19. ISSS & UBIS Immigration Services & Responsibilities • Sole authority and responsibility for immigration matters at UB • Responsible for: • securing immigration benefits for which international students, scholars and employees are eligible • educating campus community about immigration benefits and requirements • informing campus community about changes in immigration regulations, visa processing and border crossing issues

  20. ISSS & UBIS Immigration Services & Responsibilities (cont.) • Responsible for UB’s compliance with immigration regulations and requirements • SEVIS reporting (F-1 and J-1 students, J-1 scholars) • Prevailing wage compliance (H-1B employees) • Employer payment of certain USCIS filing fees (H-1B employees)

  21. ISSS Programs & Services

  22. ISSS Programs & Services • Services for Students • International Student Orientation programs • Workshops • E-Newsletters & Special Announcements • Walk-In Immigration Advising & Document Processing • International Student Mentoring Program • Trips & Activities • International Education Week

  23. ISSS & UBIS Programs & Services • Services for Visiting Scholars & International Employees • Immigration Advising • Employment-based Immigrant & Nonimmigrant Petition Filing • Workshops • E-newsletters & Special Announcements • Trips & Activities

  24. Support of UB’s International Population • • Assistance with regulatory matters • Immigration Status • Social Security Cards • Income Tax Returns • Driver’s Licenses • Car Insurance • Bank Accounts • Health Insurance

  25. Support of UB’s International Population • • Assistance with practical / daily life matters • Housing • Transportation • Shopping • • Assistance with cultural adjustment • • Assistance with student emergencies • Arrests, detentions & incarcerations • Hospitalizations (for illnesses, injuries, etc.)

  26. Beginning of each semester (fall & spring) Fall ~ one-week program Spring ~ four-day program International Student Orientation

  27. International Student Orientation Programs • Fall ~ five-day program • 981 students (2006) • 986 students (2007) • 989 students (2008) • 1,145 students (2009) • Spring ~ four-day program • 150 students (2006) • 149 students (2007) • 162 students (2008) • 189 students (2009)

  28. Goals of International Student Orientation • • Help students get the things they need for their lives here • University ID card • E-mail account • Bank account • Cell phone account • Health Insurance • Social Security Card (if eligible)

  29. Goals of International Student Orientation (cont.) • • Get students off to a good academic footing • Mandatory tests (SPEAK, TOEFL) • ESL Course Registration • Academic Advisement & Course Registration • Presentations/Panels • “Undergraduate Academic Overview” • “How to Succeed at an American University”

  30. Goals of International Student Orientation (cont.) • • Introduce students to campus resources & services • Presentations • “Computing at UB” • “University Libraries” • “Health, Wellness & Counseling Services” • “University Police” • “On-Campus Employment’ • “UB Recreation Services” • “Your UB Card: Meal Plans, Etc.” • “Life in the Residence Halls”

  31. Goals of International Student Orientation (cont.) • • Help students navigate a new culture • Presentations • “Understanding UB: Rules & Regulations” • “Tips for International Teaching & Research Assistants” • “Dating, Cultural Differences & U.S. Laws . . . What You Should Know” • “How to Stay Healthy in a Fast Food Culture” • “Protecting Yourself: What You Should Know”

  32. Goals of International Student Orientation (cont.) • • Help students with their lives outside the university • Presentations • “Bank Accounts: What You Should Know” • “Cell Phone Accounts” • “How to Get a New York State Driver’s License” • “Public Transportation in Buffalo” • “Great Things to Know about Buffalo”

  33. E-Newsletters & Listserv Announcements • • ISSS Global Newsletter (for students) • • Immigration Advisories • Visa Processing Updates • Regulatory Changes • Border Crossing Updates • • Special Announcements • Safety Tips • Internet Scams • Cultural Tips

  34. International Student Mentoring Program • ● Primary Goal: Provide social support for newly arrived international students to reduce their isolation & help them adjust culturally to UB and the U.S. • ● Secondary Goal: Help foster a global mindset in U.S. students & staff through meaningful interaction & shared experiences with international students • ● Mentors are paired with 2 international students • ● Mentors and mentees attend half-day training session • ● Mentors and mentees meet one hour every two weeks • ● Commitment is for one semester

  35. ISSS Trips & Activities • Niagara Falls Trip • Darien Lake Amusement Park Trip • Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra • Hiking Trips • - Letchworth State Park • - Ithaca’s Gorges • - Zoar Valley • - Alleghany State Park • - Little Rock City • - Niagara Gorge • Downhill & Cross-Country Skiing / Snowboarding • Snow Tubing • Ice-Skating • Indoor Rock Climbing

  36. ISSS Trips & Activities(cont.) • Bus Tour of Buffalo • Maple Syrup Adventure • Roller Derby Match • Guided Historical Walking Tours • - Downtown Buffalo • - Allentown • - Elmwood District • - Garden Walk • Professional Sports Games • - Ice Hockey • - Baseball • - Lacrosse

  37. International Education Week • Keynote Speech • Performances (dance, music, martial arts) • Films & Documentaries • Interactive displays (origami, calligraphy, henna) • Presentations • Panel discussions

  38. International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) • www.buffalo.edu/intlservices • 210 Talbert Hall • Tel: 645-2528 • Email: intlservices@buffalo.edu

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