1. Building a Culture of International Student Success Mary L. Churchill, Associate Provost 129 th NEASC Annual Conference December 11,2014

2. International Students in the US Historical Context Current Snapshot Growth Patterns –Undergraduate, Graduate, ESL –Geographical patterns

3. International Student Success What are the outcomes of initiatives that schools implement to support international student success?

4. Outcomes Standard measures –Retention rates –Graduation rates –Placement rates –GPA Additional measures –Student engagement –Campus culture

5. Preparing for Success: Strategic Recruitment Diversify –Geographic regions –Academic majors –ESL, undergraduate, graduate Design for your institution –Mission –Current Student Body –Frame International students as assets

6. Preparing for Success: Extended Orientation Prior to arrival – logistics and engagement opportunities –Webinars –Skype conversations –Web site information Orientation week First semester connections

7. Preparing for Success: Bridge/Pathway Programs Formalized Extended Orientation Academic pathways that blend English language instruction with study skills and academic coursework Designed to prepare students for successful entry into the second semester of a degree program

8. Focus on Students Bringing International and Domestic Students Together Creating situations for peer engagement within the ESL environment Goal – increase engagement

9. Focus on Campus Culture Global Student Success model –Engaging global champions on campus –Advisory group of faculty and staff –Professional development for faculty and staff –supporting international student success

10. Outcomes Changed campus – Increasingly internationalized campus Matriculation of more engaged and academically successful international students Feedback loops for continuous improvement

11. Thank you!