1. International Student Program
Program Review Presentation
April 21, 2010

2. International Student Program Description
Designated School Official (DSO)
Facilitate Admissions Process for F-1 International Students
Generate I-20’s & Admissions Packet for qualified students
Advise F-1 Visa Status Maintenance & Enforce F-1 Visa Regulations
Stay updated with Federal & State Regulations
Stay updated with U.S. Government Agencies & Policy Changes
Stay current with SEVIS Database & SEVIS Changes
Advise and assist with student acclimation & college awareness
Advising appointments
F-1 Orientations
F-1 Workshops
International Student Association
DSO Authorizations for F-1 Students
Authorize F-1 Employment
On-Campus
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Reduced Course Load
Transfer
Travel
Extension
Early Withdrawal
Verifications
Brief Description of your program. Who are you? One Slide, 2 minutes

3. International Student Program
Strengths
Challenges
Retraining Temporary Staff
Temporary Staff Cannot Advise F-1 Students/SEVIS Access/Sign Documents
Space for Social Aspects of the Program: ISA Meetings/Study Area/CPU Usage
Not having the ability to delegate/share ARC representation with other ARC International Student Department Staff
Excellent Student/Customer Service
Mastery of F Visa Types & Situations
Expertise in various Visa Types & Situations
Resourceful & Knowledgeable Advising
Creating a “Home away from home”
environment
Providing encouragement & opportunities to students
Networking with ARC Departments, other campuses, & State/Federal Organizations

4. International Student Program
Challenges
Strengths
Space for an International Student Center or Designated area
One DSO for increasing F-1 Student population of 300+
Additional Staff needed to improve services for a growing population
The resources needed to improve and do more
Establishing a budget that can sustain a growing program and student population
Direct source for Diversity and Multiculturalism
Continual program growth by reputation only
High student success rates
The vision and ability to do “a lot with a little”
Generate significant Revenue

5. International Student Program Planning Implications
ESL/Basic Skills Program Implementation Phase 1: Fall 2010-Spring 2012
Fall 2010
Spring 2011
Fall 2011
Spring 2012
ESL 30 R/L 1st 8wk
ESL 30 W/G 2nd 8 wk
15 F-1 Students
16 units
$56,160
ESL 40 R/L 1st 8 wk
ESL 40 W/G 2nd 8 wk
ESL 50 R/L 1st 8 wk
ESL 50 W/G 2nd 8 wk
ESL 310 R/L 1st 8wk
ESL 310 W/G 2nd 8wk
Phase 1 Totals: 64 Units ($234 per unit) X 60 F-1 Students = $898,560

6. International Student Program Planning Implications
ESL/Basic Skills Program Implementation Phase 2: Fall 2012-Spring 2014
Fall 2012
Spring 2013
Fall 2013
Spring 2014
ESL 30 R/L 1st 8wk
ESL 30 W/G 2nd 8 wk
15 F-1 Students
16 units
$56,160
ESL 40 R/L 1st 8 wk
ESL 40 W/G 2nd 8 wk
ESL 50 R/L 1st 8 wk
ESL 50 W/G 2nd 8 wk
ESL 310 R/L 1st 8wk
ESL 310 W/G 2nd 8wk
Phase 2 Totals: 160Units ($234 per unit) X 150 F-1 Students = $5,616,000

7. International Student Program Planning Implications
ESL/Basic Skills Program Implementation Phase 3: Fall 2014-Spring 2016
Fall 2014
Spring 2015
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
ESL 30 R/L 1st 8wk
ESL 30 W/G 2nd 8 wk
15 F-1 Students
16 units
$56,160
ESL 40 R/L 1st 8 wk
ESL 40 W/G 2nd 8 wk
ESL 50 R/L 1st 8 wk
ESL 50 W/G 2nd 8 wk
ESL 310 R/L 1st 8wk
ESL 310 W/G 2nd 8wk
Phase 3 Totals: 256 Units ($234 per unit) X 240 F-1 Students = $14,376,960