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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 ProgramsThe Office of Academic and Advising Services
1400 Coleman Avenue, Macon, GA 31207(478) 301-2573 • (478) 301-2078
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?
Who’s Who in Today’s Audience?
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
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
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!
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
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Challenges
• Variety of Needs
• Peer Advisors’ Awareness & Expectations
• Setting Boundaries
• Academic Advising
• Growth
• 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
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”
®
Thanks for attending and have a wonderful
conference experience!Julie Strecker &
Tony KempThe Office of International Programs
The Office of Academic and Advising Services
1400 Coleman Avenue, Macon, GA [email protected], (478) 301-2573
[email protected], (478) 301-2078
