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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

International Students & Scholars Office

Division of Student Affairs

Dean of Students Unit


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International Students & Scholars Office Mission

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The mission of the International Students and Scholars

Office (ISSO) is to assist international students and

scholars with acculturation to the University (including

exchange students that arrive though the Office of

International Programs), the Greensboro community, and

the region while maintaining the University’s eligibility to

recruit, admit, enroll, matriculate, graduate and employ

foreign nationals on a continuous basis.


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Meet the International Students and Scholars Office Staff

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Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Dr. Melody Pierce

Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs – Dean

of Students

Dr. Judy Rashid

Director International Students and Scholars

Office

Loreatha Graves

Student Services Manager I

Jeavon Chapman

Administrative Support Associate

LaShawn Harvey


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Significant Facts About the International Students and Scholars Office

Established in 1943 in conjunction with USAID partnerships with African

countries

Supports the enrollment of International Students (F-1) and Exchange

Visitors (J-1)

Responsible for formally maintaining University’s approval and privilege

to recruit, matriculate, graduate and employ foreign nationals

Manages U.S. government data reporting systems assigned (SEVIS,

TraiNet, VCS) to the University

Establishes caring relationships and plans activities with international

students, scholars and exchange visitors to strengthen adaptation to the

University’s culture

Communicates with U.S. embassies and consulates on behalf of the

University regarding F-1 and J-1 issues as requested

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Meet the Fall 2012 Class of International Students

Enrolled 59

students from 25

countries

» Austria

» Bahamas

» Bangladesh

» Belgium

» Benin

» Bermuda

» Brazil

» Canada

» China

» Ethiopia

» France

» Germany

» Ghana

» India

» Iran

» Jamaica

» Mexico

» Nigeria

» Saint Lucia

» Saudi Arabia

» Senegal

» South Korea

» Spain

» Turkey

» Vietnam

Programs

» Agriculture

» Arts & Sciences

» Business

» Education

» Engineering

» Technology

» JSNN

Academic Levels

» 25 Undergraduate

» 22 Masters

» 12 PhD

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Meet the Spring 2013 Class of

International Students

Enrolled 37

students from 15

countries

» Austria

» Brazil

» Bulgaria

» Chile

» China

» Egypt

» Ethiopia

» Ghana

» India

» Iran

» Jamaica

» Lebanon

» Libya

» Nigeria

» Saudi Arabia

Programs

» Agriculture

» Arts & Sciences

» Business

» Engineering

» Technology

» JSNN

Academic Levels

» 5 Undergraduate

» 19 Masters

» 9 PhD

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Academic Achievement 2011/2012 Statistics

Students Enrolled – 156 Research Scholars not included (25)

4.00 3.99-3.60 3.59 – 3.00 2.99 – 2.00

49 47 32 28

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Enrollment Snapshot

Since September 11, 2001 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12

189 164 136 126 155 153 161 179 181 188

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Current Enrollment Snapshot

(As of 01/31/2013)

08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13

161 179 181 188 205

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Department/Unit Contributions to

University’s Strategic Goals

(Strategic Plan Goals 1,3, and 5) Supporting Enrollment Management

» Supported and facilitated enrollment and arrival of

• 81 new international students

• 8 research scholars

• 16 Exchange Students (OIP)

• 1 Fulbright Scholar

(Strategic Plan Goal 5) Supporting Diversity and Multiculturalism

» Planned, facilitated and encouraged participation in campus wide programs and

activities promoting cultural awareness and involvement from 46 countries for

administrators, faculty, staff, domestic students, international students, scholars, and

their families.

(Strategic Plan Goals 2 and 6) Teaching, Research, and Engagement

» Assisted international students and scholars with achieving work authorization in order

to accept Teaching Assistantships (TA), Research Assistantships (RA), and temporary

employment both on and at “extended campus” locations.

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Department/Unit Contributions to

University’s Strategic Goals

(Strategic Plan Goal 6) Operational Effectiveness

» Initiated and completed Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education

(CAS) self-assessment study of the International Students and Scholars Affairs Office

in December 2012.

» Maintained operation and integrity of Federal Access Data Systems entrusted to the

University by federal government agencies Student and Exchange Visitor Information

System (SEVIS F-1 and J-1), TraiNet and Visa Compliance (USAID Program).

» Conduct Mandatory Orientation sessions for new international students, scholars and

exchange students as required by Federal Regulations.

» Report enrollment and J-1 program participation as required by NAFSA, the Institute of

International Education, and the American Council on Education.

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Department/Unit Contributions

to International Students & Scholars

Student Learning Outcomes drive planning of programs and activities so that aside

from studying, living and working in this environment participants will:

» strengthen their ability to articulate familiarity with the background and historical value

of North Carolina A&T State University.

» become aware of international and global issues from culturally different perspectives.

» learn to utilize problem solving and conflict resolution skills during periods of stress and

anxiety.

» learn to take responsibility for their role when interacting with others who may differ in

beliefs, behaviors, values, and worldviews and to articulate growth and comfort in the

ability to go outside the “comfort zone”.

» learn to recognize the value of participating in activities that promote “differences”

(Diversity) and “sameness” (community) which foster diversity and multicultural

understanding throughout the University.

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Department/Unit Contributions

to International Students & Scholars (continued)

» learn and use strategies to explain the value of integrating co-curricular activities to

support academic successes and learning while at North Carolina A&T State

University.

» develop the ability to identify additional social and cultural resources within the

University and the community which support acculturation and academic success.

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Thank You!

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Questions

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Answers

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