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

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. 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. 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.

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) 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)

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

Economic Impact During the academic year, NAFSA estimates that international students and their dependents contributed approximately $15.54 billion to the U.S. economy. During the academic year, NAFSA estimates that international students and their dependents contributed approximately $15.54 billion to the U.S. economy. international_education_1/eis_ international_education_1/eis_ international_education_1/eis_ international_education_1/eis_2008 Local and university specific data Local and university specific data

Academic Impact CAS Standards: CAS Standards: Campus information on the academic impact of internationals Campus information on the academic impact of internationals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Campus Partners List offices you work closely with around campus such as: 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 Off-campus partners: Social Security Administration office, Secretary of State office, transportation services, and banks

Advocacy ISSS serves as the main advocate for all international students and scholars on campus ISSS serves as the main advocate for all international students and scholars on campus Campus, local community, state and national level advocacy Campus, local community, state and national level advocacy Pass a state-level international education resolution Pass a state-level international education resolution international_education_23/state international_education_23/state international_education_23/state international_education_23/state