Student Services Program Review-Spring 2010 - Shasta College

Student Services Program ReviewInternational Students ProgramReporting Dean: Brian Spillane, Ph.D.Program Definition/DescriptionGeneral Program InformationThe international student program is focused on bringing students from other countriesto the campus and helping these students become a part of the campus community andthe local community, and at the same time provide the support they need to achieveacademic success, personal development and individual growth. The program isfocusing on increasing opportunities for Shasta College students to study abroad as withthe program at Soonchunhyang University in South Korea.Strengths and Accomplishments of International Students Program:1. Developed a three year recruitment plan for International Student Program.2. Updated all new brochures and pamphlets for international student recruitment.3. Revised International Students application packet.4. Maintain website regarding information on International Student Program.5. Hosted international dignitaries from Japan and South Korea.6. Conducted recruitment of students in Japan through the NIC Program.7. Conducted recruitment of students in South Korea from Busan and Seoul.8. Participated in new recruitment efforts with Egypt for fall of 2009.9. Expanding new international recruitment market to India and Indonesia.10. Developed and initiated new electronic marketing throughout Europe through Isamediaelectronic publications. (www.i-studentadvisor.com)11. Provided opportunities for eight Shasta College students to attendSoonchunhyang University in South Korea.12. International students participated in Intercultural Night Celebration in the SpringSemester. The last event brought out over 300 audience members and attractedapproximately 35 performers from the campus and the community.- 113 -