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UW-Madison International Student Services is hiring an International Engagement Coordinator!
by Allison Streckenbach 21 Jan '25

21 Jan '25

Hello BTAA friends! I wanted to share this wonderful opportunity with you all and encourage you to share it within your circles: International Student Services (ISS) is hiring an International Engagement Coordinator<https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/international-engagement-coordinator-madison-wis…>! This person would join the Global Engagement Team and work alongside myself, Kacha Fischer, (who you probably met at the BTAA Summit in Lincoln last year) and Melissa Murray Baltus (who you will likely meet at the BTAA Summit this year). Main programs / duties: coordinate an International Peer Mentor<https://iss.wisc.edu/international-peer-mentor-program/> program and a Global Cafe<https://iss.wisc.edu/get-involved/global-cafe/> event series, be a liaison with student organizations through events and supporting a grant<https://iss.wisc.edu/get-involved/global-badger-experience-grant-gbeg/>, as well as supervise two student interns. Happy to answer questions folks might have about the role, the Global Engagement Team, the ISS office, or UW-Madison in general. This is a wonderful opportunity that I am extremely excited about sharing and hope you might have someone in mind that might consider applying! Feel free to share my contact info / reach out to me via email or LinkedIn if you'd like to chat more. Best, Allison [cid:8d244b83-3156-4223-a11d-9cf626548249] Allison Streckenbach Pronouns<https://lgbt.wisc.edu/pronouns-matter/>: She/Her/Hers International Transitions Coordinator Global Engagement Team International Student Services<http://iss.wisc.edu> International Division University of Wisconsin-Madison Pyle Center, Suite 130 702 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706 Report an Incident or Student of Concern<https://doso.students.wisc.edu/report-an-issue/>

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Spring Program and Training Ideas
by Lin, Shuhui 04 Dec '24

04 Dec '24

Good afternoon! Hope everyone has a great start to December! I am reaching out to pick your brain on spring programming and student leaders/student staff training ideas. With uncertainties anticipated, we are exploring ideas on both programming as well as training for our student staff and student leaders. On our end, we are planning to include a little bit more mental health and wellness events/support at this point but would like to learn from you all to explore additional ideas. Thank you! Best, Lin Shuhui Lin, (she/her/hers<https://www.mypronouns.org/>) International Education Program and Student Affairs Advisor International Student and Scholar Services UI Staff Council – Academic Support Services; Libraries Function Representative Phone: 319-335-0335 https://international.uiowa.edu/isss https://staff-council.uiowa.edu/ [The University of Iowa Logo] The University of Iowa Acknowledgement of Land and Sovereignty https://nativeamericancouncil.org.uiowa.edu/acknowledgement-land-and-sovere…

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Anybody attending NAFSA regional in Chicago next week?
by Marina Uehara 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Hi all! Lin (University of Iowa) and I are presenting at NAFSA regional next week in Chicago. I believe Chaney (Northwestern) you are too? Is anybody else attending and interested in a very informal get-together? My phone is 218-343-3910 and I'll be arriving Wednesday morning. There is also a Big Ten Meet up organized by Kathryn from our office in case you did not get the invite: There was good interest in a Big Ten meet-up at the biregional NAFSA conference and I am excited to meet everyone. There was a strong interest in meeting for breakfast, so the meet-up will be for breakfast on Thursday, October 31. I'll be at the Schaumburg Public House <https://schaumburgpublichouse.com/> at the hotel starting at 7:30. I'll have a name tag and a sign. You're welcome to come when you're ready. Sessions start at 9, so we'll probably wrap up by about 8:45. If you have last minute questions or trouble finding the group, my cell is 704-995-6758. Marina **Please know that I honor and respect boundaries around personal time, well-being, caretaking and rest. Should you receive correspondence from me during a time that you're engaging in any of the above, please protect your time and wait to respond until you're next working or in front of a computer. Prioritize joy, not email, when and where you can. ** *Used with permission from Dr. Jennifer A. King, Center of Trauma and Adversity (**https://twitter.com/drjenniferaking/status/1339316880893415429 <https://twitter.com/drjenniferaking/status/1339316880893415429>)* *I acknowledge <https://cla.umn.edu/ais/news-events/story/purpose-portrait-american-indian-…> that the University of Minnesota stands on Miní Sóta Makhóčhe, the homelands of the Dakhóta Oyáte **and commit to moving Beyond the Land Acknowledgement as promises without action are not enough. <https://hackthegates.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Redshirt-Shaw_Landback_…> * *Marina Uehara, LGSW* (pronouns <https://www.mypronouns.org/>: she, her, hers) Program Director for Student Engagement International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS <http://www.isss.umn.edu/>) | Global Programs & Strategy Alliance <https://global.umn.edu/> | University of Minnesota Phone: 612-624-7381 (I am currently working from home, please email to contact me) <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUI1RERadjEtakJWfGRl…> <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUI1RERadjEtakJWfGRl…> Book a meeting <https://calendar.app.google/wjvjFzvCrs9zzfWC7> <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUI1RERadjEtakJWfGRl…> [image: App Social Buttons Image] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhY_U4_CjRXKzZ6VqzflJw> [image: App Social Buttons Image] <https://www.instagram.com/isssumn/> UMN After Hours Counseling: Crisis Line Counselors are available 24/7 612-301-4673 or text "UMN" to 61222 Resources <https://isss.umn.edu/resources/home-country-crisis>

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request to be added to listserv
by Maya Sarno 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

Hello, May I please request to be added to the btaa.intl.support listserv? I was part of the BTAA SIO Professional Development program's 2024 cohort, and I'm not sure how I missed the opportunity to join this listserv, but I would love to be included. Thank you in advance for your help! Best wishes, Maya __________________________________________ Maya Sarno Associate Director for Student Support Rutgers Global - International Student & Scholar Services global.rutgers.edu<https://global.rutgers.edu/international-scholars-students>| 848-932-7015 | Advising Services<https://global.rutgers.edu/international-scholars-students/advising-services> Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Follow us on social media at @RutgersGlobal<https://linktr.ee/rutgers.global> [cid:image001.png@01DB0DD9.F7E4C170]<https://linktr.ee/rutgers.global> [cid:image002.png@01DB0DD9.F7E4C170]

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Supporting International Students with Disabilities
by Beth Isensee 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

Hi BTAA colleagues, I hope the transitioning of new international students went well this fall and that your students and scholars are engaging!. There is definitely a lot more energy on our campus! I am writing to get your feedback on two areas: 1) Do you do any specific support for international students with disabilities at your institution? If so, can you share the broad themes of what you do? We just started an international student affinity group called "Abilities Beyond Disabilities <https://isss.umn.edu/abilities-beyond-disabilities-caucus-international-stu…>" that is being led by student leaders. 2) Do you know of any advocacy that is being done around the intersection of USCIS course registration (12 credits) and the ADA. Specifically students being unable to complete the 12 credits due to challenges with their disability which is misaligned with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A report from Open Doors cites: <https://opendoorsdata.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/OD22_Disabilities-Repo…> REDUCED COURSE LOAD AND VISA STATUS An additional unique area affecting international students noted by interview participants and more than a quarter of survey respondents (26 percent) was the regulatory framework of maintaining a full time student status for a student visa, which can be at odds with a disability accommodation that allows for a reduced course load. For international students who may need this accommodation, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (2020) does permit international students to take a reduced course load for illness or medical conditions, but this is limited to only twelve months within a program level. There may be a need for advocacy or the exploration of policy change that support how international students who may need longer-term accommodations can remain in status. I appreciate any insights you have! Beth Beth Isensee (pronouns <https://www.mypronouns.org/>: she, her, hers) Associate Director - Student Engagement and Intercultural Initiatives International Student and Scholar Services isss.umn.edu Global Programs and Strategy Alliance University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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WhatsApp groups policies?
by Marina Uehara 24 May '24

24 May '24

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Connecting international students before arrival
by Beth Isensee 20 May '24

20 May '24

Greetings everyone, We are at the time of the year where international students are confirming attendance and looking for connection with other international students. Currently we are reviewing our practices. A couple of questions for you all: 1) Do you offer international undergraduate students the option to share their name and email with other international students coming from their home country/region? 2) Do you share student-run WhatsApp groups with incoming students? (note, these are not monitored by staff) 3) Do you have your own WhatsApp or other social media group that you monitor? If so, what is your level of involvement? Any insights would be greatly appreciated! Beth -- Beth Isensee (pronouns <https://www.mypronouns.org/>: she, her, hers) Associate Director - Student Engagement and Intercultural Initiatives International Student and Scholar Services isss.umn.edu Global Programs and Strategy Alliance University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Position opening at University of Minnesota - working with me!
by Marina Uehara 08 May '24

08 May '24

Not sure if this is a network I can share about this position but if you know of anybody looking for a job, here is one! -------- Hi all, I am excited to share, and please pass on to interested parties, a job opening in ISSS within our Student Engagement and Intercultural Initiatives Team: *New Student Engagement Coordinator. *Responsibilities are designed to ensure a smooth transition from admitted student status through confirmation and enrollment of international students at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and will report to me. External applicants: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/361122 If you are a current employee of our organization please use the following link instead: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/361122 If you have questions about this position, please let me know. Thank you, Marina **Please know that I honor and respect boundaries around personal time, well-being, caretaking and rest. Should you receive correspondence from me during a time that you're engaging in any of the above, please protect your time and wait to respond until you're next working or in front of a computer. Prioritize joy, not email, when and where you can. ** *Used with permission from Dr. Jennifer A. King, Center of Trauma and Adversity (**https://twitter.com/drjenniferaking/status/1339316880893415429 <https://twitter.com/drjenniferaking/status/1339316880893415429>)* *I acknowledge <https://cla.umn.edu/ais/news-events/story/purpose-portrait-american-indian-…> that the University of Minnesota stands on Miní Sóta Makhóčhe, the homelands of the Dakhóta Oyáte **and commit to moving Beyond the Land Acknowledgement as promises without action are not enough. <https://hackthegates.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Redshirt-Shaw_Landback_…> * *Marina Uehara, LGSW* (pronouns <https://www.mypronouns.org/>: she, her, hers) Program Director for Student Engagement International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS <http://www.isss.umn.edu/>) | Global Programs & Strategy Alliance <https://global.umn.edu/> | University of Minnesota Phone: 612-624-7381 (I am currently working from home, please email to contact me) <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUI1RERadjEtakJWfGRl…> <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUI1RERadjEtakJWfGRl…> Book a meeting <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUI1RERadjEtakJWfGRl…> <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUI1RERadjEtakJWfGRl…> [image: App Social Buttons Image] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhY_U4_CjRXKzZ6VqzflJw> [image: App Social Buttons Image] <https://www.instagram.com/isssumn/> [image: App Social Buttons Image] <https://www.facebook.com/isssumn> UMN After Hours Counseling: Crisis Line Counselors are available 24/7 612-301-4673 or text "UMN" to 61222 Resources <https://isss.umn.edu/resources/home-country-crisis>

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International Student Need Assessment surveys
by Anh Le 26 Apr '24

26 Apr '24

Hello friends, I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the nice spring weather. We are developing an International Student Need Assessment survey to capture the needs of students and create programming that is impactful and helpful for them. Please share your favorite international student need assessments tools, ideas, systems etc. Thanks in advance for your generosity! Have a wonderful day! Anh [cid:image001.gif@01DA9176.F7A90A70] Anh Le, Ph.D. International Student Success Navigator University of Nebraska-Lincoln Intl Student & Scholar Office<https://globalnebraska.unl.edu/isso> Louise Pound Hall, Suite 130 512 N 12th Street Lincoln, NE 68588-0314 tel:4024727188

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[Insighted Wanted] International Student Orientation/Transition Experience
by Qianying Gao 26 Apr '24

26 Apr '24

Hi colleagues, I hope you are enjoying the wonderful springtime! My name is Chainey, and I work at Northwestern University. As we are rethinking and rebranding the international student orientation experience, I want to reach out to you all to learn some best practices and logistics. 1. Which unit in your institution oversees this international student transition experience? How many staff do you have to carry out this large project? I have seen various formats ( ISSS taking the lead, ISSS collaborating with student affairs, and global engagement taking the lead along with a few representatives from ISSS) and would love to learn about your structures. 1. If your institution asks international students to arrive early for this experience, will you cover the expense? Or will students be billed by housing and dining directly? Could you please share the costs/charges in this regard? I appreciate all the possible insights, suggestions, and feedback being shared here, and would love to connect with you via a Zoom meeting if you are open to a longer conversation 😊 Stay awesome! Thanks， Chainey Qianying (Chainey) Gao She/Her/Hers Coordinator of International Student Experience Office of International Student & Scholar Services (OISS) Buffett Institute for Global Affairs Northwestern University E: qgao(a)northwestern.edu<mailto:qgao@northwestern.edu> | Office: 630 Dartmouth Pl, Evanston IL 60208 [A close up of a coin Description automatically generated with medium confidence]

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