Student Services Program Review-Spring 2010 - Shasta College

Shasta College needs to allow staff and faculty to attend these conferences andworkshops which are so vital in providing the most current and accurate informationto our international students who are attending our college.6. Employee SatisfactionA three-year international student recruitment plan was submitted to theadministration in 2007. It intended to expand and grow the program and tosignificantly increase international student recruitment to the college, with theunderstanding that if the program grew, so would grow the institutional commitmentto provide additional funding and resources to the program. Unfortunately this hasnot happened due to budget limits and constraints at both the District and Statelevels. However, the program has potential and can grow to be strong andprofitable. One counselor is dismayed that it is not given the utmost considerationin comparison to other campus programs.7. Internal Relations, Integration and CollaborationThe International Students Program works directly with the Admissions andRecords Office through the Admissions Technician who is responsible for issuingI- 20’s for newly admitted international students. This office also processes theapplication packets for admissions to Shasta College for international students.The program also receives assistance from the Communication DesignCoordinator in updating recruitment materials, fliers, brochures and photoopportunities.The International Student Program works closely with the housing coordinator toensure that students studying at Shasta College have suitable housing when theyarrive.Please describe those collaborative and cooperative relationships and theirimportance to your program and/or student equity and success. What are theopportunities for further program integration?The International Student Program works closely with the international studentacademic counselor as well as various faculty members to ensure correctcourse placement and student success.How does your program let other departments know about available services?A presentation is made each year to Administrative Council to provideinformation regarding international recruitment and program services. Inaddition, the International Student Program website is kept up-to-date and isadvertised internally and externally. Faculty and staff are also invited tovarious international student functions throughout the year, such as theInternational Student Thanksgiving Dinner, where they have an opportunity tomeet with international students and staff.- 117 -