1. A Collaborative Partnership That Works! Semester-Long J1 Exchange Student Orientation: 2012 NAFSA Region III & VII Bi-Regional Conference San Juan, Puerto Rico The Office of International Programs The Office of Academic and Advising Services 1400 Coleman Avenue, Macon, GA 31207 (478) 301-2573 (478) 301-2078

2. Today’s Program Mercer Overview Our Extended Orientation Course The History of J1 Orientation A “New” Course Syllabus Highlights Challenges & Successes Additional Questions and Comments?

3. Who’s Who in Today’s Audience?

4. Mercer University Macon, Georgia and other campuses, including Atlanta More than 8,000 students 46 states and 65 foreign countries 84% from Georgia Private, liberal arts

5. University (UNV) 101 “Classic” Extended Orientation Course First Offered in 1991 Academic Advisor as Professor Major Themes (Academic Adjustment, Working with Faculty, University Lingo, etc.) Pass/Fail, One Credit Hour

6. UNV 101 Typical Assignments Interview A Professor Create An Academic Plan of Study Write Journal Entries “Test Drive” An Organization Attend Campus Lecture or Other University Event And Many More!

7. The Evolution of J-1 Student Orientation Pre-2006 Fall 2007: Sudden Change 17 Days Class Schedule Chaos Influence of ISA 101 Outcomes Fall 2012: Two PAs, 18 Students, Program Variety

8. The “New” Syllabus

11. Challenges Variety of Needs Peer Advisors’ Awareness & Expectations Setting Boundaries Academic Advising Growth

12. Campus Participation Clubs, Sports, Homecoming Community Participation “Be a Good Neighbear,” Alexander II Int’l Week Campus Support Student Affairs Campus Life / Student Life Academic Resource Center Faculty Empowered Students Successes

13. Additional Resources The National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition www.sc.edu/fye possible searches for handouts and presentation materials with “international conferences” and “international students” ®

14. Thanks for attending and have a wonderful conference experience! Julie Strecker & Tony Kemp The Office of International Programs The Office of Academic and Advising Services 1400 Coleman Avenue, Macon, GA 31207 strecker_jl@mercer.edu, (478) 301-2573 kemp_t@mercer.edu, (478) 301-2078