International Students Advising and Services

1. International Students Advising and Services USA and OSU; different types of institutions

2. “We define [international] students as people from other countries who come to the United States for the primary purpose of obtaining a degree” (Anderson, Carmichael, Harper, & Huang, 2009)

3. Within the Oregon University System, international students are defined as “any student who is not a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States is considered an international student” (University of Oregon, n.d.).

4. Keep in Mind • Third Culture Kids (TCK) • Missionary Kids (MK)

5. Theories • Schlossberg’s Transition Theory (1995) • Louis’s Surprise and Sense Making(1980)

6. Activity Form groups of 2-3 classmates.

7. Activity What is the significance of your statistic within the framework of a student affairs?

8. Statistics #1 International students contribute more than 13 billion to the United States Economy each year (…., 2005).

9. Statistics #2 In 2005, 55% of study abroad students were male (cite).

10. Statistics #3 In 2005, the average age of an international students was 24 years old (Obst, 2005).

11. Statistics #4 In 2002 international students made up 600,000 students who make up 5% of the total enrollment in U.S. postsecondary institutions (Anders et al., 2009). Annually the number continues to grow (Anderson et al., 2009).

12. Statistics #5 Obst (2005) states that founding sources include: • 39% funded by U.S. grant/scholarship • 10% funded by home grant/scholarship • 56% founded by self/parents/relatives • 5% funded by loans • 10% funded by others

13. Oregon State University • In Fall 2012 there were 2,980 international students (cite) • 915 females • 2,065 males • Students are from more then 90 countries • 450 international staff members

14. INTO OSU/For profit institutions models • Refer to President Ray’s statement for the future • # of business models/for profit institutions exist in the U.S. • Evaluate INTO OSU

15. INTO OSU • The mission is to, “provide international students with learning experiences and services that promote academic, professional and personal success” (intouniversitypartnerships, 2012, pp. 32).

16. INTO OSU (continued…) • Pathway and English language programs • INTO OSU 2009

17. Services and Resources • Distinct needs of International Students (Anderson, Carmichael, Harper, & Huang, 2009) • Psychological issues • Academic issues • Sociocultural issues • Counseling and health services • Tuition costs • Documentation issues • Safety threats • Dietary restrictions

18. Services and ResourcesIowa State University • Public Space/Land Grant • About 31,000 Students (2012) • 3,510 (11%) International Student (2012) • https://www.isso.iastate.edu/joomla/

19. Services and ResourcesPalo Alto University • Private, non-profit • Doctoral, masters, and bachelor degrees • 18 international students representing countries such as India, Taiwan, Israel, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago, Italy, England, the Philippines, Japan, and Canada • http://www.paloaltou.edu/student-services/international

20. Services and ResourcesNortheast Community College-Nebraska • Community College • http://www.northeast.edu/Admissions/International/

21. Services and ResourcesArizona Western College-Hispanic Serving Institute • International Student from over 30 countries • http://www.azwestern.edu/student_services/campus_life/international_students/

22. Cultural Shock (Daniel) • ISAS Interview • Stigmas • Stereotypes

23. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCWGOSDdRq0&list=PL9FCCF0F00E6A696Ahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCWGOSDdRq0&list=PL9FCCF0F00E6A696A

24. References Schlossberg, N. K., Waters, E. B., & Goodman, J. (1995). Counseling adults in transition: Linking practice with theory (2nd ed.). New York: Spring.