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The World Comes to Our Campus

The World Comes to Our Campus. International Student and Scholar Offices Impact on Campus and the Community. How To Use This Tool.

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The World Comes to Our Campus

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  1. The World Comes to Our Campus International Student and Scholar Offices Impact on Campus and the Community

  2. How To Use This Tool Use this PowerPoint template to promote the activities of your office to members of the university community, including the Board of Trustees or its equivalent, along with administration, faculty, support staff and students. We may work with or report to a variety of individuals who may not know the scope of our responsibilities, interests and outreach. Because it is easier to edit and add to a presentation than to build one from scratch, this PowerPoint template is provided for ISSS professionals to adapt for use at their home institution.  This presentation is offered for you to personalize with specifics about your institution’s international activity. Add your own statistics, photos and charts to make it more compelling for your particular audience. We have provided some contextual information about student and scholar flows to help you focus on the bigger picture. The KC-ISSS Team members hope you find this resource helpful as you advocate for international issues at your workplace.

  3. IIE Open Doors Report • The number of international students at colleges and universities in the United States increased by 7% (in one year) to a record high of 623,805 in the 2007/08 academic year, according to the Open Doors Report published annually by the Institute of International Education (IIE) • http://opendoors.iienetwork.org/

  4. Student and Scholar Data • International student numbers • International scholar numbers • Top 5 countries • Fields of study • 5-year trends • Comparison to total campus population

  5. Economic Impact • During the 2007-2008 academic year, NAFSA estimates that international students and their dependents contributed approximately $15.54 billion to the U.S. economy. • http://www.nafsa.org/public_policy.sec/international_education_1/eis_2008 • Local and university specific data

  6. Academic Impact • CAS Standards: http://www.cas.edu/ • Campus information on the academic impact of internationals

  7. ISSS Services 1. Services for the University • Safeguard the ability to bring international students and scholars to the university • Ensure compliance with federal agency requirements (Department of Homeland Security and Department of State) • Track laws and regulations • Apply for certifications and re-certifications • Ensure training for staff compliance • Act as a resource to university departments for immigration questions

  8. ISSS Services 2. SEVIS/DHS Reporting Requirements • “Register” each enrolled student each term in the SEVIS system • Monitor enrollment and report drops below full time • Keep personal and program info updated • Info on completion or termination of program • Terminate records for students who fail to maintain status • Respond to ICE and FBI inquiries • Maintain student and university SEVIS records

  9. ISSS Services 3. Immigration Advising for Students, Scholars, and Dependents • Production of immigration documents • Updating and record-keeping of immigration documents and SEVIS records • Maintenance of status and enrollment requirements • Travel requirements and visa applications • Changes of immigration status • Work authorization

  10. ISSS Services 4. Cultural Adjustment • Arrival information • Orientation • Adjustment workshops • Social events and programs • International clubs on campus

  11. ISSS Services to Students 5. General Advising • Department of motor vehicles/transportation • Social Security Administration application • Banking advice • Housing advice • Cultural advice • Tax information • Work authorization

  12. ISSS Services 6. Informational Workshops and Training • Cross-cultural workshops • Employment workshops • Faculty assistance • Departmental assistance

  13. Orientation • List orientation programs and topics covered during your international student orientation • On-going orientation • Campus partners involved in orientation • Fundraising for orientation • Pre-arrival communication • Evaluation

  14. ISSS Programs • Friendship/cultural exchange programs • English conversation program • Cultural celebrations • International Education Week • Peer mentor program • International film festival • Weekly coffee hour or brown bag lecture • Field trips

  15. Other Services • Advising nationality clubs • Newsletters • Web site • Campus committees • International awards night • Student and community volunteers • Contribution to the university’s academic mission

  16. Campus Partners • List offices you work closely with around campus such as: Admissions, academic advising, student health, student accounts, registrar, housing, multi-cultural office, dean of students, judicial affairs, ESL, writing center, study abroad, and TA development • Off-campus partners:Social Security Administration office, Secretary of State office, transportation services, and banks

  17. Advocacy • ISSS serves as the main advocate for all international students and scholars on campus • Campus, local community, state and national level advocacy • Pass a state-level international education resolution • http://www.nafsa.org/public_policy.sec/international_education_23/state

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