For Faculty/Staff Supporting International Students

Lawrence Campus Resources

Resource Handouts

• Supporting International Students Guide
• Intercultural Competency Handout

Key Contacts

Director, English as a Second Language; Director, Waseda TSA Program: Cecile Despres-Berry
Associate Dean of Students for International Student Services, International Student Services: Leah McSorley

Key Concerns

• Academic Issues: Please refer to Center for Academic Success
• Cultural Issues: Please consult with International Student Services
• Health Issues: Please refer to Health & Wellness for all physical and mental health concern
• Employment/Internship Information for Advisors/Instructors
• Immigration Concerns

Articles/Publications

Support for International Students

Articles

Anderson, M., Isensee, B., Martin, K. Godrey, L. O'Brien, M.K. (2012). Student Voices: A Survey of International Undergraduate Students' First-Year Challenges at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://global.umn.edu/icc/resources/umntc-ugis-data/student-voices-summary.html

Young, N. (2014). Seeking Best Practices for Integration International and Domestic Students. University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://global.umn.edu/icc/resources/umntc-ugis-data/integration-bestpractices.html

Teaching International Students

Articles

Coming soon!

Books

Carroll, J. & Ryan, J. (Eds.). (2005). Teaching International Students. New York, NY: Routlege.

Flaitz, J. (Ed.). (2003).  Understanding your international students:  An educational, cultural, and linguistic guide.  Ann Arbor: The University of Michigan Press.