2011/12 - Bechtel International Center - Stanford University

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Community Committee For International Students - CCIS Once again the Stanford international community was fortunate to experience the dedication and services of this tremendous community volunteer organization. What follows is just a sampling of what they offered to international students, scholars and their family members. CCIS Reception– Chaired by Dick Hanavan --CCIS volunteers in the Bechtel I-Center foyer provide a friendly face and assistance to internationals. Sixteen volunteers greeted and assisted approximately 300 internationals at the reception desk in 2011/12. Communique: – John Heron, Editor -- The CCIS newsletter is published 3-5 times annually and is available in print and electronic form. The Communique contains several regular columns plus feature articles, typically written by the editor about CCIS volunteers and Stanford internationals. It is mailed to approximately 400 CCIS members, distributed broadly by email and is available on the CCIS website. One of its key benefits is informing and engaging the CCIS volunteer community. Community Advisors – Chaired by Karen McNay and Betty Ogawa-- over 550 new international graduate students welcomed to Stanford and provided with oneon-one information and orientation packets helpful to their new life in the U.S. and at Stanford. Approximately 25 volunteers prepared the orientation packets and provided direct assistance to internationals during the two and a half weeks of Orientation. Database/Information Technology – Chaired by Dave Gustafson -- The “back office” technology core of CCIS is the CCIS database containing information on active and archived CCIS members and what programs they are volunteering for. The database is essential for CCIS programs such as EIA, membership management, and mailings. English Classes – MaryAnn Saunders and Karen Sortino (co-chairs through 2011/12) – Ten-twelve English courses offered throughout the academic year, and seven courses offered in the summer. Fourteen well-trained teachers, ten substitutes and two coordinators volunteer over 1,800 hours teaching approximately 385 students. In addition to improving their English skills, students enjoy meeting each other and learning about American culture. English-in-Action – Co-chaired by Marsha Alper and Carole Hessler – Internationals are matched with local native English speakers for conversational English and friendship through weekly meetings. All new EIA volunteers are interviewed and trained prior to their first match. Over 300 partner matches (217 new matches and 83 on-going matches in 2011/12) are active each year. In 2011/12 there were 314 EIA volunteers donating approximately 12,560 hours of meeting time with their partners. A pilot program with four students has begun for beginning English speakers. Events (Potluck /Music) – Chaired by Dee Gustavson through 2012; Once each academic term (3 times a year) an evening of food and music is enjoyed at the I-Center by 40-100 people at each event. Six-eight volunteers coordinate the evening, line up musicians (usually international students), advertise the event through the website, and set up the tables, chairs, supplies, and potluck food items. Attendees enjoy the conversation, mixing and mingling and the musical program. Friday Coffee – Chaired by Gwyn Dukes and the “Friday Coffee Volunteers” – This program is a joint effort by CCIS volunteers and I-Center volunteers/staff person and offers a weekly (even through the summer) opportunity for internationals and their families to feel welcome and gain useful information about the local community. There are “conversation tables,” ”resource table,” singing and story time for parents and pre-school children, refreshments, and play area for children. Special activities are held at the Welcome Reception, on Halloween, Thanksgiving, and International Women’s Day. Homestay – Chaired by Karen McNay – Homestay provides incoming international students and families a 3-5-day stay with an American family before settling into their regular housing. Homestay was the initial program created by CCIS in 1953. Over 40 internationals are hosted by over 30 Homestay hosts, all matched by the program chair. Both hosts and international provide very positive feedback. Hospitality – Chaired by Carol Hickingbotham – Volunteers provide internationals with Californian, non-academic experiences such as dinners, holidays, celebrations, sightseeing, outdoor events, theater, etc., at least once per academic term. There are no overnights involved, and the Hospitality program is open to international graduate student, scholars, and spouses – but not to couples with children. Approximately 100 internationals are matched with about 60 Hospitality hosts. Hosts must have medical, liability and auto insurance. Membership/member Services – Chaired by Dave Gustavson (2011/12) – Membership outreach and appreciation to enroll and motivate volunteers to support CCIS programs is the purpose of this activity. Loan Closet – Chaired by Chula Morel-Seytoux (through 2011/12) – The Loan Closet, located in Abrams basement (close to Stanford international graduate students in Escondido Village), provides household items, including kitchenware, linens, lamps, etc. that can be borrowed for a very small fee throughout their time at Stanford. The Loan Closet serves approximately 250 international 21
students each year and is served by six volunteers. September is the busiest activity time, but the Loan Closet can be accessed by appointment throughout the year. Most of the Loan Closet items are secondhand, and gently used, useful items are gratefully accepted. Professional Liaison – Chaired by JoAnne Wilkes – The Professional Liaison Program has two parts: (1) arranging one-time meetings between an international spouse and a local professional in the same field and (2) coordinating and moderating “Coffee Hours” for international spouses who are interested in various industry groups. In 2011/12, the Coffee Hours were oriented to Health Care, Medicine/ Life Sciences, and Education. Approximately 60 international spouses were served by the Coffee Hours. In addition, three of ten applicants were matched for one-time meetings. Coffee Hours coincide with Friday Coffee and are held in the English Classroom. Spouse Education Fund – Chaired by Gwyn Dukes – Small (up to $500) educational grants are provided annually in early December to spouses of Stanford international graduate students and post-doctoral scholars. In 2011/12, thirty-four grants were awarded for a total value of over $12,000. Fundraising for the grants is always a challenge, but Stanford Continuing Studies has generously offered up to 15 tuition waivers. In addition, the Stanford Federal Credit Union provided one $500 grant every year for many years. These steady sources of grants are highly appreciated, as are the CCIS donors who generally provide funds directly to SEF. In recent years, friends and family of deceased CCIS members have generously donated to the SEF in memory of their loved ones. Webmaster - Co-chaired by Carolyn Gannon and Dave Gustavson – The CCIS website (www. ccisstanfordu.org) was completed re-designed and implemented in 2011. The “new” website is graphical, services both CCIS members and Stanford internationals, and strives to be informative and current. The website currently gets 500-800 hits/ month. CCIS is a volunteer organization that supports international graduate students, visiting scholars and their families at Stanford University. 22 Bechtel International Center Annual Report 2011/12
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