INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ADVISING AND SERVICESUSA and OSU; different types of institutions

“We define [international] students as people from other countries who come to the United States for

the primary purpose of obtaining a degree” (Anderson, Carmichael, Harper, & Huang, 2009)

Within the Oregon University System, international students are defined as “any student who is not a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United

States is considered an international student” (University of Oregon, n.d.).

Keep in Mind• Third Culture Kids (TCK)• Missionary Kids (MK)

Theories• Schlossberg’s Transition Theory (1995)• Louis’s Surprise and Sense Making(1980)

ACTIVITYForm groups of 2-3 classmates.

Activity

What is the significance of your statistic within the framework of a student

affairs?

Statistics #1

International students contribute more than 13 billion to the United States Economy each year (…., 2005).

Statistics #2

In 2005, 55% of study abroad students were male (cite).

Statistics #3

In 2005, the average age of an international students was 24 years old (Obst, 2005).

Statistics #4

In 2002 international students made up 600,000 students who make up 5% of the total enrollment in U.S. postsecondary institutions (Anders et al., 2009). Annually the number continues to grow (Anderson et al., 2009).

Statistics #5

Obst (2005) states that founding sources include:• 39% funded by U.S. grant/scholarship• 10% funded by home grant/scholarship• 56% founded by self/parents/relatives• 5% funded by loans• 10% funded by others

Oregon State University• In Fall 2012 there were 2,980 international students (cite)

• 915 females• 2,065 males • Students are from more then 90 countries• 450 international staff members

INTO OSU/For profit institutions models

• Refer to President Ray’s statement for the future • # of business models/for profit institutions exist in the U.S.• Evaluate INTO OSU

INTO OSU• The mission is to, “provide international students with

learning experiences and services that promote academic, professional and personal success” (intouniversitypartnerships, 2012, pp. 32).

INTO OSU (continued…)• Pathway and English language programs• INTO OSU 2009

Services and Resources• Distinct needs of International Students (Anderson,

Carmichael, Harper, & Huang, 2009)• Psychological issues• Academic issues• Sociocultural issues• Counseling and health services• Tuition costs• Documentation issues• Safety threats• Dietary restrictions

Services and ResourcesIowa State University• Public Space/Land Grant• About 31,000 Students (2012)• 3,510 (11%) International Student (2012)• https://www.isso.iastate.edu/joomla/

Services and ResourcesPalo Alto University• Private, non-profit• Doctoral, masters, and bachelor degrees• 18 international students representing countries such as

India, Taiwan, Israel, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago, Italy, England, the Philippines, Japan, and Canada

• http://www.paloaltou.edu/student-services/international

Services and ResourcesNortheast Community College-Nebraska• Community College• http://www.northeast.edu/Admissions/International/

Services and ResourcesArizona Western College-Hispanic Serving Institute

• International Student from over 30 countries• http://www.azwestern.edu/student_services/campus_life/

international_students/

Cultural Shock (Daniel) • ISAS Interview • Stigmas• Stereotypes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCWGOSDdRq0&list=PL9FCCF0F00E6A696A

References

Schlossberg, N. K., Waters, E. B., & Goodman, J. (1995). Counseling adults in transition: Linking practice with theory (2nd ed.). New York: Spring.