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Presenter: Mike Zhang, Director of Int’l Evaluations & Articulations Johnson & Wales University

How to Deal With the Challenge of A Large Group of Foreign Students from One Single Country on Campus. Presenter: Mike Zhang, Director of Int’l Evaluations & Articulations Johnson & Wales University Facilitator: Hue Haslim, Sr. Director of University Services & Registrar

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Presenter: Mike Zhang, Director of Int’l Evaluations & Articulations Johnson & Wales University

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  1. How to Deal With the Challenge of A Large Group of Foreign Students from One Single Country on Campus Presenter: Mike Zhang, Director of Int’l Evaluations & Articulations Johnson & Wales University Facilitator: Hue Haslim, Sr. Director of University Services & Registrar Western International University April 16, 2013 5:00 P.M.

  2. Please turn off your cell phone/pager • If you must leave the session early, please do so as discreetly as possible • Please avoid side conversation during the session • Please complete the session evaluation Session Rules of Etiquette Thank you for your participation and cooperation!

  3. With the rapidly increasing enrollment of Chinese students throughout the U.S. higher education institutions in recent years, this great trend presents a toughchallenge on many of our campuses. This sessionwill discuss the ways how to deal with the various issues relating toa large group of foreign students from one single country on our campuses. Thisis a platform for us to share our experiences in respective institutions and to explore the possible solutions creatively and collectively. Introduction

  4. To share the experiences • To draw the awareness • To explore the possible ways or solutions • To learn insights and/or valuable lessons • To discuss about institutional network/synergy Learning Outcomes of this session:

  5. Benefits of Int’l Students on Campus Economic Impact Enrollment Goals Cultural Diversity & Global Perspective Driving Force for the Commitment to Excellence Globalization

  6. Foreign Students & Dependents’ Contribution to the U.S. Economy • 2011-2012 Academic Year: $21.81 Billion • 2010-2011 Academic Year: $20.23 Billion NAFSA Open Door Report

  7. NAFSA Open Door Report Foreign Students & Dependents’ contributions to the State of Rhode Island 2011-2012 Academic Year: $191,238,000 2010-2011 Academic Year: $174,801,000

  8. Trend of Enrolment of Chinese Students in the U.S. 2002/2003 2011/2012 India 12% Increase China 23% Increase China 2% Increase India -4% Increase (WES: 2013) Total Chinese Students in US 2002/2003 2011/2012 64,757 194,029 (IIE: 2012)

  9. JWU: 2,093 New England Tech: 94 Brown U: 1,446 PC: 66 RISD: 500 Salve Regina U: 35 URI: 414 RIC: 30 Bryant U: 247 CCRI: 13 Roger Williams U: 116 JWU: $64.5 Million(NAFSA Open Door Report) Snapshot of Foreign Students in Higher Ed. In the State of Rhode Island: 2011-2012

  10. Enrollment Increase • Name Recognition Worldwide • Dynamics of Cultural Diversity on Campus • Academic Excellence & Development • Promoting Mutual Learning & Understanding Opportunity

  11. Language Barrier/ESL Programs • Cultural Shock/Orientation & Training • Academic Learning/Teaching Approach • Financial Assistance/Scholarship • American Life Experience/Positive Learning Challenge

  12. Possible Ways to Cope with the ChallengeCreative Solutions to Deal with Issues NOT ALL CHINESE STUDENTS ARE THE SAME Geographical Locations Socio-Economical Variables Family & Age-Specific Environmental Background Academic/Learning Methodologies/Standards Cultural/Traditional/Philosophical Differences

  13. Possible Ways to Cope with the ChallengeCreative Solutions to Deal with Issues Orientations and Mini-Orientations/Cultural Tips Friendly Well-Trained Faculty/Staff with Global Perspective Friendship Family & Community Involvement Established Action Plan, Rules, and Procedures Proactive Measures to Handle Academic/Learning Challenges Holistic Approach to Create the Opportunity for the Success Academic Mentor/Int’l Advisor/Life Coach/Campus Friends

  14. To Commit to Excellence & Success of Foreign Students with Collective Wisdom and Efforts It Takes A Whole Village to Serve Our Students Institutional Networking & Resource Sharing Continuous Improvement & Constant Learning Synergy Creation Consortium & Mutual Benefits Creation of Environment for Foreign Students’ Succeed Sense of Community & Achievement Understanding Issues and Handling Them with Due Diligence

  15. Questions? Let’s Find Answers and Explore the Solutions! Thank You for Your Time & Participation!

  16. Mike Zhang Johnson & Wales University Mike.zhang@jwu.edu Please complete the session evaluation form using the AACRAO Mobile App. or the paper form provided in your conference bag. Thank You!

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