How to Deal With the Challenge of A Large Group of Foreign Students from One Single Country on Campus

Presenter: Mike Zhang, Director of Int’l Evaluations & ArticulationsJohnson & Wales University

Facilitator: Hue Haslim, Sr. Director of University Services & RegistrarWestern International University

April 16, 2013 5:00 P.M.

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IntroductionWith the rapidly increasing enrollment of Chinese students throughout the U.S. higher education institutions in recent years, this great trend presents a tough challenge on many of our campuses. This session will discuss the ways how to deal with the various issues relating to a large group of foreign students from one single country on our campuses.

This is a platform for us to share our experiences in respective institutions and to explore the possible solutions creatively and collectively.

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Learning Outcomes of this session:

• To share the experiences

• To draw the awareness

• To explore the possible ways or solutions

• To learn insights and/or valuable lessons

• To discuss about institutional network/synergy

Benefits of Int’l Students on Campus

• Economic Impact• Enrollment Goals• Cultural Diversity & Global Perspective• Driving Force for the Commitment to Excellence• Globalization

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NAFSA Open Door Report

Foreign Students & Dependents’ Contribution to the U.S. Economy

• 2011-2012 Academic Year: $21.81 Billion

• 2010-2011 Academic Year: $20.23 Billion

NAFSA Open Door Report

Foreign Students & Dependents’ contributions to the State of Rhode Island

• 2011-2012 Academic Year: $191,238,000• 2010-2011 Academic Year: $174,801,000

Trend of Enrolment of Chinese Students in the U.S.

2002/2003 2011/2012India 12% Increase China 23% IncreaseChina 2% Increase India -4% Increase(WES: 2013)

Total Chinese Students in US

2002/2003 2011/201264,757 194,029(IIE: 2012)

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Snapshot of Foreign Students in Higher Ed. In the State of Rhode Island: 2011-2012

JWU: 2,093 New England Tech: 94

Brown U: 1,446 PC: 66

RISD: 500 Salve Regina U: 35

URI:414 RIC: 30

Bryant U: 247 CCRI:13

Roger Williams U: 116

JWU: $64.5 Million (NAFSA Open Door Report)

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Opportunity

• Enrollment Increase

• Name Recognition Worldwide

• Dynamics of Cultural Diversity on Campus

• Academic Excellence & Development

• Promoting Mutual Learning & Understanding

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Challenge

• Language Barrier/ESL Programs

• Cultural Shock/Orientation & Training

• Academic Learning/Teaching Approach

• Financial Assistance/Scholarship

• American Life Experience/Positive Learning

Possible Ways to Cope with the ChallengeCreative Solutions to Deal with Issues

NOT ALL CHINESE STUDENTS ARE THE SAME • Geographical Locations• Socio-Economical Variables• Family & Age-Specific Environmental Background• Academic/Learning Methodologies/Standards• Cultural/Traditional/Philosophical Differences

Possible Ways to Cope with the ChallengeCreative Solutions to Deal with Issues

• Orientations and Mini-Orientations/Cultural Tips • Friendly Well-Trained Faculty/Staff with Global Perspective• Friendship Family & Community Involvement• Established Action Plan, Rules, and Procedures• Proactive Measures to Handle Academic/Learning Challenges• Holistic Approach to Create the Opportunity for the Success• Academic Mentor/Int’l Advisor/Life Coach/Campus Friends

To Commit to Excellence & Success of Foreign Students with Collective Wisdom and Efforts

• It Takes A Whole Village to Serve Our Students• Institutional Networking & Resource Sharing• Continuous Improvement & Constant Learning• Synergy Creation Consortium & Mutual Benefits• Creation of Environment for Foreign Students’ Succeed• Sense of Community & Achievement• Understanding Issues and Handling Them with Due Diligence

Questions?

Let’s Find Answers and Explore the Solutions!

Thank You for Your Time & Participation!

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Thank You!

Mike ZhangJohnson & Wales University

Mike.zhang@jwu.edu

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