international pd workshop (online version)
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International Students at Pasadena City College - Professional Development presentationTRANSCRIPT
Understanding F1 International Students at PCC
Professional Development WorkshopAugust 21, 2014
Amy Cheung, CounselingRussell Frank, PhD, Languages / International Student Pathway
Workshop Goals
Understand international students, their goals, and experiences at PCC
Understand factors affecting students performance in and out of the classroom.
Learn about new developments in the international student program and their benefits to the PCC community.
DEMOGRAPHICS
A few facts about F-1 students
• 1107 Total F1 Spring 2014 (4% decrease from 2013)
PCC Board Goal: 2000 F-1 students
• Each year PCC+ receives about 900 applications+ admits 600 students+ enrolls 450-500 students
• F-1 students spend an average of 3 years (or more) at PCC.
How Does PCC Compare?
Santa Monica (9.7%)
De Anza (11.6%)
PCC (Board Goal - 6.7%)
Diablo Valley (7.1%)
CCSF (2.8%)
Foothill (7.2%)
Santa Barbara (6.2%)
PCC (3.7%)
El Camino (3.6%)
ELAC (3.0%)
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CCC International Student Enrollment – 2012-13
Top Countries /Regions of Origin
F1 Age Breakdown
4%
11%
85%
17 and under26 and over18-25
F1 Students by Major Area
Business / Accounting / Econ49%
STEM - 15%
General / Liberal Studies - 9%
Art / Architecture/ Design - 8%
Nursing/ Allied Health - 5%
Social Sciences - 5%
Communication - 4%
Visual / Performing Arts - 2%Other
3%
Total F-1 Transfer by School Type – Fall 2013
UC 44%
CSU 24%
19% - Private
Out of State - Public 5%
Other 9%
Student Costs, PCC Revenue
UnitsEnrolled
Enrollment Fee
Insurance Tuition Capital Outlay
Other Total
1 $46 $516 $207 $11 $24 $804
12 $552 $516 $2,484 $132 $24 $3,708
15 $690 $516 $3,105 $165 $24 $4,500
PCC Revenue1,100 international students > $4,000,000 per semester
CONTEXT
Rules & Regulations for F-1 students
F-1 students must:• Apply for a visa after PCC issues an I-20• Have $20,000 in the bank• Take12 units in Fall and Spring
PCC must:• Follow strict guidelines and account for all students
to the US Department of Homeland Security• Check on student compliance weekly
Common IS Beliefs
• 2 + 2 to save money
• School “brands” = valued commodities
• Major + brand name school = future job with higher income = family prestige
• A high GPA for transfer > stimulating classes / teachers
• “Good students” use every possible resource to get good grades and maintain GPA
• F-1 students = consumers: pay more, expect more
F-1 Transition Issues
• Homesickness• Acculturation issues• Culture shock (including language)• Diversity of LA• Differing academic expectations
IS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTS
IS Program Developments at PCC
• International Student Pathway • Transfer tours of popular campuses• iTAGs• Student exit interviews, focus groups• Successful transfer student profiles• Online pre-registration videos
These activities benefit all students!
Future Possibilities
• International education opportunities for resident students, faculty, and staff
• Diversify the PCC IS population through strategic recruitment and broader innovative program offerings
Join us for International Education Week
November 17-20, 2014
Thank you for joining us!