Pasha Sergeev, Residence Hall Director, The Ohio State University Tuesday, March 12, 2019 | 12:20 – 1:10 p.m. JW Marriott LA Live, Diamond 10 Asian International Students on U.S. College Campuses: Mattering or Marginalization? Pasha Sergeev, Residence Hall Director, The Ohio State University

What are we talking about today? Intro Sense of mattering in college student experience Factors and campus members influencing sense of mattering Asian international students: challenges Areas for consideration and change

Pasha Sergeev: Positioning 2+ years of work with Study Abroad in Russia 3+ years of work with Residence Life in the United States Born and raised in rural Russia BA in Political Science from St. Petersburg State University MA in Educational Studies from The Ohio State University

Mattering can be defined as an individual perception and comprehension of the fact that person’s actions make a difference in lives of others, which is expressed in situation when surrounding individuals notice person’s presence and recognize their efforts Schlossberg, N. K. (1989). Marginality and mattering: Key issues in building community. New Directions for Student Services, 48, 5–15

Campus actors Mattering is connected to Validation involved Transition & change of social roles Sense of loneliness & depression Retention Academic success Campus actors Faculty Student life professionals Mental health providers Peers Validation involved Academic Interpersonal

What challenges are international students facing in your institution ?

Why Asian International Students?

Asian International Students: Classroom Ability to engage with educational process Adjustment to educational system Previous educational experiences Language proficiency

Mattering and Asian International Students Level of relatedness to diverse body of students Amount of hours spent on involvement in college activities Degree of connectedness to faculty members Quality and quantity of interactions with college peers Co-national students International students from other nations U.S. domestic students

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Teams Res Life Orientation Office of International Affairs Career Services Academic Success Center Center for Assessment

Create an initiative with your team Outline How will it create change? Assessment Marketing Learning outcomes

Task Force

Questions?

Thank you! Email: Sergeev.2@osu.edu