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Governor ’ s Global Education Conference

Explore the economic and cultural benefits of international education at the Governor's Global Education Conference. Learn about advocacy for immigration reform and the impact of foreign students on the US economy. Join the ACT team to make a difference!

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Governor ’ s Global Education Conference

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  1. Governor’s Global Education Conference March 8th 2010 Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

  2. Economic and Cultural Impact on Oklahoma, Advocacy for International Education and Immigration Reform Sunny Garner Oklahoma City Community College

  3. Economic Impact in Today’s Economy • From NAFSA: Economic Impact: In Trying Times, Foreign Students a Boom to U.S. EconomyForeign students and their dependents continue to make a significant contribution to local and state economies, spending $17.6 billion in the United States during the 2008-2009 academic year, according to a new NAFSA report that was released during International Education Week.

  4. Advocacy • We are the people who can make an impact and difference for international students and scholars who do not have the same rights as domestic students. Furthermore, we should promote study abroad to our domestic students to be competitive in the increasingly global economy. • Support international exchange: Your voices, ideas, support and input are actively needed at the local, state and national level

  5. Breakdown of Economic Impact by Congressional District in Oklahoma

  6. Financial Contribution • Oklahoma • Contribution from Living Expenses: $118,127,000 • Contribution from Tuition and Fees to State Economy: $108,369,000 • Total Contribution by Foreign Students: $226,496,000 • Less U.S. Support of $52,624,000 • Net contribution to State economy by foreign students and their families for the last academic year: $178,007,000

  7. Beyond Economic Impact • Not only is Oklahoma impacted by the economic gain from international students, but also cultural and political benefits. • What better way to provide grassroots diplomacy than by educating people worldwide right here in Oklahoma and having students return to take key leadership roles in their home country; having future world leaders live, educated and understand Americans is essential to joining the 21st century and ensuring National Security • International students are truly amazing for their accomplishments and they have on the United States. Can you imagine going to another country where you are speaking a second language, leaving family and friends, and embarking on a life changing journey to pursue an education? International students do just that.

  8. NAFSA: Association of International Educators NAFSA is an association of individuals worldwide advancing international education and exchange and global workforce development. NAFSA serves international educators and their institutions and organizations by setting standards of good practice, providing training and professional development opportunities, providing networking opportunities, and advocating for international education.

  9. How NAFSA Encourages International Exchange and Advocacy • NAFSA has called for a US coordinated strategy that promotes the internationalization of learning in the broadest sense, including encouraging students from other countries to study in the United States, promoting study abroad by U.S. students, facilitating the exchange of scholars and the citizens at all levels of society, supporting the learning of foreign languages and knowledge of other cultures by Americans and enhancing the educational infrastructure through which we produce international competence and research

  10. Oklahoma’s Current Progress in Relation to the USA

  11. What Action Oklahoma has Already Taken • Oklahoma International Education Policy Resolution HCR 1041 was passed on May 21, 2007 • Oklahoma Associations Supporting International Studies (OASIS)OASIS is a collaboration of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the Oklahoma State Department of Education, and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. OASIS offers resources for primary, secondary, and postsecondary students and educators and seeks to globalize K-16 curricula. • Oklahoma Global Education ConsortiumA consortium of community colleges and two- and four-year institutions in Oklahoma dedicated to fostering collaboration between institutions to achieve the goal of preparing individuals and communities to participate in the global society and economy

  12. Action Centered Team What is ACT? • ACT is a team of advocates who want to communicate with their elected officials about important international education issues. The Team serves as the grassroots core network for international education. Anyone who wants to promote federal policies to advance international educational exchange can join ACT. Why Should You Join ACT? You will: • Help NAFSA promote the best legislation possible to further advance international education and exchange • Receive action alerts on legislation and policies that impact international educational exchange for your students, scholars, and institution. Be able to quickly and easily send personalized letters to members of Congress and the administration on these issues. Receive updates on the advocacy campaigns in which you participated. Motivate your colleagues to become involved in the political process. Have access to advocacy tools and tips in order to better understand and influence the legislative process

  13. Action Centered Team Examples of Action Items include: • Education Abroad Issues-Simon Study Abroad Act • Funding for International Exchange • International Student and Scholar Access • U.S. International Education Policy • And much more

  14. You Can Make a Difference • Advocacy Centered Team (ACT)Join ACT!Register now! • NAFSA Advocacy Resources • Take Action Center • How to Join • Participating in ACT is free and will provide NAFSAns and other international education advocates with valuable information to prepare personalized letters for their elected officials. To register for ACT, please visit www.nafsa.org/actIf you have any questions, please contact grassroots@nafsa.org

  15. Coming Soon • International Student Awareness Day March 29th at the Oklahoma State Capitol Registration • Advocacy Day March 16th in Washington, DC Registration

  16. Immigration Reform Senator Charles Schumer (D. NY) to introduce bill during first quarter What does this mean for international education? What application for undocumented students? Focus on legal nonimmigrant status for students/scholars/research/employment based NAFSA’S Statement on immigration reform Call for advocacy

  17. The Role of the International Student Advisor and Designated School Official (DSO) Tammy Newell Oklahoma Christian University

  18. Threefold Role To the Student To the Government To the Institution

  19. To the Student Orientation Cultural adaptation/Integration Activities Finances/Banking Housing Academic issues Understanding obligations to the government Maintaining status with immigration Employment Understanding obligations to the institution Explaining immigration benefits Assistance with applying for immigration benefits

  20. To the Government Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Student Exchange Visitor Information System(SEVIS) Immigration Custom Enforcement (ICE) Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS) Border Custom Patrol (BCP)

  21. SEVP Confirmation of student admissibility Academically Language skills Financial support

  22. SEVIS and Reporting Requirements Confirm student reported Student address Student continued attendance per semester Fulltime attendance requirement/Reduced Course Load Maintaining progress towards degree Termination of student status Authorized absence from the U.S. Unauthorized absence from school Otherwise failing to maintain status Change of degree program Extension of degree program Application for employment authorization Change of degree level or other readmission School transfers

  23. To the Institution Keeping school in compliance Recertification Advising employee relations Updating staff on regulatory requirements and changes Record keeping and statistical reporting data

  24. SEVIS II Creation of Individual Immigration Number (IIN) Paperless Certificate of Eligibility I-20 Domestic I-20 will still be printed when the student arrives in the USA Information sharing New student obligation for reporting events

  25. Wrap up/Questions? *PowerPoint presentations will be available online for display at a later date

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