ESL& International Student Advising

Jim ZhangNACADA

ESL/International Student Advising

Weidong (Jim) ZhangYear Started in Profession:2001

Counselor at Maharishi University of ManagementCo-Chair for ESL/International Student Advising Commission at National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)Member at NAFSA: Association of International EducatorsMember at NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher EducationMember at NACAC National Association for College Admission Counseling

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN U.S.

HIGHER EDUCATION 

The number of international students at colleges and universities in the United States increased by 8% to an all-time high of 671,616 in the 2008/09 academic year.

International students and their dependents contributed more than $17.6 billion to the US. Economy.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN U.S. HIGHER EDUCATION 

Open Doors 2009 Report on International Educational Exchange

Institute of International Education

Figure 2B: Top 25 Places of Origin of International Students, 2007/08 & 2008/09�

Rank Place of Origin 2007/08 2008/09 % of Total Change

WORLD TOTAL 623,805 671,616 100.0 7.7

1 India 94,563 103,260 15.4 9.2

2 China 81,127 98,235 14.6 21.1

3 South Korea 69,124 75,065 11.2 8.6

4 Canada 29,051 29,697 4.4 2.2

5 Japan 33,974 29,264 4.4 -13.9

Top 5 International Ed News Academic Outcomes of Study Abroad

• “In 2000, researchers began an ambitious effort to document the academic outcomes of study abroad across the 35-institution University System of Georgia.…”

Top 5 International Ed NewsAmerican universities now accepting IB exam

• “Today, many American colleges and universities are accepting the IB exam as part of a new trend referred to as "test-optional," the Washington Post reports…”

Top 5 International Ed News

Plagiarism epidemic shuts down U.S. program in China

• “It's not uncommon for colleges to discontinue academic programs overseas for financial reasons. But Centenary College, in New Jersey, is shutting down an M.B.A. program in Asia to contain a plagiarism epidemic. About 400 students are currently enrolled in the program at locations inBeijing, Shanghai and Taiwan…”

Top 5 International Ed NewsPrivatized Pathways for Foreign Students

• “U.S. colleges have increasingly turned to for-profit companies for help in recruiting international students…”

Top 5 International Ed NewsColleges Extend Conditional Admissions to Pull In More International Students

• “Candidates with strong academic backgrounds but weak language skills find more options in the U.S…”

Hot Topics

• Academic Adjustments, Culture Shock , CPT English Learning , F 1 Visa, J1 Visa, H1 B Visa Internship Jobs, I-20,OPT, and Scholarship.

What is the most discussed issue related to International Students on your campus?

52 votes1st Academic Adjustment

2nd Internship and post studies employment opportunities3rd Immigration Issues

4th Merge into the Culture of the U.S.A.5th Language Barrier

6th Financial Problems

7th Other

Academic Adjustment

• Academic Adjustment: “Adjustments made by students to facilitate their learning when they encounter a different educational system in course of their academic progress.” Daljit Kaur

How can we adjust it?

• “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”• Get to know the U.S. educational system• Understating the teacher’s expectations• Keep trying.

What's the Problem With Quiet Students? Anyone? Anyone? - Commentary - The Chronicle of Higher

Education• "Student silence isn't necessarily a problem.

Some students choose silence because it best fits their learning style, culture, or history."

Recommendations

• Newsletter• Orientation • Workshop• International Student Mentorship Program

Newsletter Problems

• “Most colleges send to many emails."

• "I delete these emails/only read the ones from schools I am excited about."

Contents

• Advising schedules• Terms• U.S Educational System• Classroom Culture• Seniors International

Students contacts• Directory

OrientationWhat key concerns do need to be

covered?Welcome, Tuition fee Housing Immigration

Information

U.S. academics, Academic Advising

Finances and open an bank account

Computer and network systems

Social Security numbers

Culture shock & adjustment

On-campus student activities

Student ID cards Non-driver's identification cards vs. driver's license

U.S. Classroom Cultural

ESL Resources and tutoring

Health services, insurance

Transportation

Workshop

• American Classroom Culture

• Helping International Students Understand American Values

• Plagiarism • Free talk

International Student Mentorship Program

• “Making friends will help you into the culture more naturally and with less frustration.”

CAS ISPS Must:

• Assess the needs of the international student population and set priorities among those needs

• Collaborate effectively with other services areas, student organizations, and academic departments to meet internationals students’ needs

CAS ISPS Must:

• Determine the educational goals; developmental levels; and social, emotional, and cultural needs of individual international students and specific populations

CAS ISPS Must:

• Facilitate international students’ participation in campus life

• Interpret immigration policies to the campus and local communities

CAS ISPS Must:

• Orient international students to the expectations , policies, and culture of the institution and to the educational system and culture of the host country

• Provide appropriate referrals for student whose individual needs maybe in conflict with the home culture

Career Development• Past-President Jennifer

Bloom wrote that sometimes we forget to “walk the talk.” We need to be lifelong learners ourselves.

Dr. Alec Couros Associate Professor ICT Coordinator

University of Regina Ph.D. in Education (Curriculum)

Dissertation Topic: Examining the Open Movement: Implications for Education

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http://thesabloggers.org/

References• Open Doors 2009: International Students in the United States Retrieved from

October 1, 2010 http://opendoors.iienetwork.org/?p=150649• Open Doors 2009: International Students in the United States Retrieved from

October 1, 2010 http://opendoors.iienetwork.org/?p=150811• Elizabeth Redden (2010) Academic Outcomes of Study Abroad Retrieved from

October 1, 2010 http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/07/13/abroad• International students American universities now accepting IB exam

(2010)Topics: Preparing for Study in the U.S. Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://www.usaeducationguides.com/news/article/american-universities-now-accepting-ib-exam-648

References• Elizabeth Redden (2010) Plagiarism epidemic shuts down U.S. program in China

Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-07-27-IHE-plagiarism-China27_ST_N.htm

• Elizabeth Redden (2010) Privatized Pathways for Foreign Students Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/08/04/pathways

• Karin Fischer (2010) Colleges Extend Conditional Admissions to Pull In More International Students Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://chronicle.com/article/Colleges-Extend-Conditional/123783/

• Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://twtpoll.com/wi4wlz• Mary M. Reda (2010) What's the Problem With Quiet Students? Anyone? Anyone?

Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://chronicle.com/article/Whats-the-Problem-With-Quiet/124258/

References• Alec Couros (2006) Networked Teacher Retrieved from October 1, 2010

http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/344832591/in/faves-souvenirsofcanada/• Sunanda K. Bhatia & Amber Arashiro (2010)Collegial Conversation on International

Student Orientation Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://www.nafsa.org/resourcelibrary/Default.aspx?id=21147

• NAFSA is one of 37 associations CAS Standards for International Student Programs (2009)Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://www.nafsa.org/resourcelibrary/default.aspx?id=17559

• Rafael Brusilow(2010)METRO TORONTO Overcoming culture shock can challenge foreign students Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/learn/article/624595--overcoming-culture-shock-can-challenge-foreign-students

References

• Others:• http://www.nafsa.org/interactive/core/orders/product.aspx?catid=4&prodid=190• http://twitter.com/Ahjim• http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=166773526833&ref=ts