Chapter
1 High Hopes: International Student Expectations for Studying in the United States
Influences of Home Environment
Linear-Active, Multiple-Active, and Reactive Cultures of the World
Class Participation/Speaking English in Class
Group Work and Brainstorming
Individual Work and Plagiarism
Cultural English Proficiency
International Student Adjustments in the First Year
Institutional Responsibilities and Responses to Assist with Expectations and Acculturation
Prearrival Information and Campus Orientations
Extended Orientation and First-Year Experience Programs
Friendship and Mentoring Programs
Campus Engagement and Using Campus Resources
2 Empowering Learners: A Win-Win Solution for Students and Educators
Meaningful Integration of International Students’ Voices
Empowering International Students to Use Native Languages and Cultures
A New Approach for Engaging International Students
CLAC Empowerment Model, a Case Study: Languages Across the Curriculum (LxC) at Binghamton University
Language Resource Specialist Survey
3 International Student Employment: Navigating Immigration Regulations, Career Services, and Employer Considerations
Overview of Employment Regulations for International Students
Career Services and Employment Challenges
Issues Faced by Employers
Future Trends, Myths, and Challenges
4 Welcoming a New Wave of Students from China: Rising Expectations and Challenges
Why Students Keep Coming to the United States from China: Push and Pull Factors
Acculturation Challenges Outside the Classroom
Experiences of Undergraduate Students from China
Suggestions for Deeper Engagement
Chinese Students Enrolling in U.S. High Schools and Community Colleges
A New Equilibrium with Outflows of Chinese and U.S. Scholars
Outflows at the Institutional Level
Some Implications on the National and International Level
5 International Students at Community Colleges: Challenges and Opportunities for This Unique Segment of U.S Higher Education
Attracting International Students
Retaining International Students
6 Building Campus Communities Inclusive of International Students: A Framework for Program Development
The Intercultural Program Development Framework (IPDF)
Application of the Framework
Step 2: Setting Program Goals
Step 3: Program Design and Acquisition of Resources
Step 4: Program Development and Implementation
Step 5: Program Evaluation
Step 6: Stepping It Up and Adding Complexity
Programming Lessons Learned
Building Our Global Community Program
Limitations of the Framework
Recommended Self-Assessment and Training Tools
Training Tools and Activities
Student Affairs Professionals Cultivating Campus Climates Inclusive of International Students
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