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Collaboration AcrossCampusINTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMMINGUniversity of Oklahoma
In the Beginning The Forest not the Trees Hit-or-Miss Alumni travelers Individual departments Research partnerships Satellite campuses Center for English International Faculty Education Abroad
International AdmissionsTrine Feuerborn, OU Undergraduate International Admissions, tfeuerborn@ou.edu Background Responsible for processing all applications fordomestic and international undergraduate andgraduate students applying to OU Works closely with CESL, SJS and ISS during theadmissions process and in transitioning students tomain campus Works closely with Education abroad to verifyaccreditation, credit hours and courseequivalencies before and after the student’s stayabroad. We are working with housing and food to identifyinternational students and assign them housingahead of their arrival.
International Admissions Achievements Improved communication and collaboration with SJS and CESL Redistributing workload responsibilities from Admissions to ISS has improvedour working relationship Division of undergraduate and graduate admissions offices has improvedefficiency within the admissions office Heightened focus oninternational undergraduaterecruiting by designating a staffmember Improved staff development Improved communication andcollaboration with EducationAbroad
International Admissions Challenges and Lessons Transition between CESL and degree program including applicationdocument submission, academic advising and placement and timelyadmission decisions. Collaboration between several departments to create a timeline for CESLand SJS students to follow, specific times/dates to submit documents,provide academic advising prior to admission, and a manageableadmission deadline to make decisions. Minimal reports of international student populations maintained by university. Developed more thorough reports to track international studentpopulations to be more strategic in recruitment, admissions andprogramming.
International Admissions Future Goals Create a streamlined applicationprocess for CESL and SJS students whowant to pursue a degree at OU. Provide all ISS, CESL and SJS staffaccess to the student databasesystem (Banner) and filing system(Laserfiche) to facilitatecommunication and collaboration. Use the international studentpopulation reports to develop andimplement a strategic recruitmentplan, enrollment managementprocedures and relevant studentprograms.
Center for English as aSecond LanguageDonna Alexander, OU CESL Director, donna.l.alexander-1@ou.edu Background 30 years of on-campus academic English languagetraining 99% of students came through word-of-mouthadvertising, referrals, direct department admits, orspecial programs. Random expansion and contraction Little attention to diversity
Center for English as aSecond Language Challenges World events Little to no growth in international student population Saturation of popular departments, others unaware Little buy-in from other campus stakeholders
Sooner Jump Start (SJS) A bridge program for international studentsdirectly out of high school Phase I: students study at OU Center forEnglish as a Second Language Phase II: students earn 12 college credits asOU freshmen in an SJS cohort SJS provides support services from students’arrival to their transitioning to main campus Bilingual services are provided by GAs
Center for English as aSecond Language/SJS Collaboration/Achievements Interested stakeholders at the table Discussion of risk management Statistics: 80% or better to OU degree programs Recruitment Teams/Cross Training/Increased available Satellite partnerships-China, Italy Sooner Jump Start 2 2 programs Education Abroad Diversified departments represented Increased awareness and forward movement
International Student ServicesBrandi Hembree, International Admissions Assistant, brandi.hembree@ou.edu Background Manage F and J student records in SEVIS Liaise between academic units, departments, andfederal agencies on behalf of international students Help international students remain in compliance withFederal Regulations Provide basic information about Federal Regulations Answer questions related to student visas Explain options moving forward when immigrationrelated dilemmas arise
International Student Services Challenges Balance friendliness with the serious nature of our work Responsible for communicating important informationto students to keep them in compliance with federalregulations Building additional reports to manage ourinternational student population Balancing workloads as international studentpopulation increases CESL student population has increased Undergraduate degree seeking studentsoutnumber Graduate international students
International Student Services Achievements / Benefits Creation of: International Admissions Assistant position to collaborate moreclosely with Admissions International Student Intern Coordinator position to manage ourgrowing J-1 Student Intern population across all three OUcampuses Working closely with Admissions, CESL, departments, etc. to reduceduplicated efforts and streamline processes CESL dedicated international student advisor is available at the CESLoffice 16 hours per week Increasing paperless efforts in processing and file storage to increaseease of communication between offices International Perspectives – international students present about theircountry to ISS. ISS has begun inviting other offices to join thesepresentations.
International Student Services Future Goals Division of international student advisors byCollege/Department to personalize communication International Perspectives - continue expansion of theprogram by inviting more departments on campus toattend Obtain our own electronic filing system (Laserfiche)and provide access to staff in Admissions, CESL, andSJS to facilitate greater collaboration andcommunication Producing and reviewing additional reports to bettermanage our international student population
Housing & Food forInternational StudentsLuis Salvatierra, International Student Services Coordinator, luis@ou.edu Background: Help students transition to theirnew Country, City, Home andCampus Life. Encourage InternationalStudents to attend Events andget involved in their Communityand University Life.
Housing & Food forInternational Students Key Collaborations: International Student Services Education Abroad Center for English as a Second Language Sooner Jump Start Residence Life (Intentional Interactions) Main Housing Administration (contracts) ID Office and CART (buses) International Student Organizations (events)
Housing & Food forInternational Students Challenges/Achievements: Check-in (has become a one stop shop forInternational Students) The Residence Life’s Programming model caters toall with different themes and topics every monthand International Events every semester. Housing Center Student Association, weekendprograms and International Programs, Faculty-inResidence Housing and Food is present in all Orientations thatimpact International Students.
International StudentProgrammingDana Mohammad-Zadeh, International Student Junior ProgrammingCoordinator, dana.mz@ou.edu Background: Branch of International Student Services created to provideprogramming to benefit OU’s international studentcommunity Advise international students on any topic ranging fromculture shock, how to get a driver’s license, etc. Due to our limited budget, collaboration is vital is for ouroffice
International StudentProgramming Key Collaborations: University College, Gateway courses Student Life Career Services Academic Integrity Women’s Outreach Center and LGBTQ OU Athletics Title IX
International StudentProgramming Challenges: Communication and territorialism Lessons Learned: Finding mutually-compatible collaboration goals Raising profile of your department to gaininterest Flexibility to help other departments Future Goals: Continue collaboration with other departmentsand create new partnerships Increase presence of international programmingon campus
Education AbroadShanna Vincent, Education Abroad Advisor, shanna.vincent@ou.edu Background: Education Abroad at OU has existed in somecapacity since 1986. We work with both American students studyingabroad and short term exchange students studyingat OU. For incoming students, collaboration is critical for allaspects of their program from Admissions to Arrivaland beyond For outgoing students, collaboration is vital withregard to curriculum, recruitment, and studentselection and preparation
Education Abroad Key Collaborations: Admissions (O/I)Academic Departments (O/I)Bursar (O/I)President’s Office (O/I)International Student Services (O/I)Housing (O)International Programming (O)Study Abroad Liaisons (I)Financial Aid (I)Prospective Student Services (I)Education Abroad Legend O Outgoing Students I Incoming Students
Education Abroad Challenges: Curriculum Integration, Enrollment forExchange Students Lessons Learned: Identifying partners across campus with mutualinterests Collaboration through liaisons Reaching out and offering service without strings Future Goals: Growth in relationships with existing liaisons Increased liaison relationships Strategic partnerships for benefit of all – eg China
On the path International Student Recruitment and Support Committee Sustained commitment to communicate & collaborate Designated personnel Satellite collaborations The Brain Trust Greater representation abroad Consistency in branding & economy Statistical information/future decisions
International StudentProgramming at OU
Collaboration AcrossCampusINTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMMINGUniversity of Oklahoma
Education Abroad Shanna Vincent, Education Abroad Advisor, shanna.vincent@ou.edu Background: Education Abroad at OU has existed in some capacity since 1986. We work with both American students studying abroad and short term exchange students studying at OU. For incoming students, collaboration is critical for all
