Student Handbook - Southern University New Orleans

International Student Services (ISS)International Student Services is a regulatory compliance component thatfocuses on the University’s international community from approximately fifteencountries. The community includes foreign nationals schooled in theirhome country or in the United States; USA citizens who have lived, studied ortraveled abroad; and all F-1 degree-seeking students and their dependents.ISS, through its various programs, creates forums and increases awareness forglobal oneness and cultural sensitivity. The ISS issues Student and ExchangeVisitor Information System (SEVIS) approved Form I-20. and ensures that F1students maintain compliance with the rules and regulations of Immigrationand Customs Enforcement (ICE) of The US Homeland Security.Services offered include :• Culturally competent counseling• Adjustment counseling• Advocacy• Diversity/Cultural Programs• Immigration AdvisementConsultation/Outreach/Special Programming (COSS)This aspect of the SDC consists of special programming and services that“bridge the gap” between the student’s academic and non-academic life.COSS oversees the planning and implementations of special events such as:• International Culture Fest (March/April)• National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October)• Volunteer Fair (September)• Hispanic Heritage Fair (September/October)• SUNO Annual Family Wellness Fair (April)Services offered include:• Stress-Free Zone-Indoor serenity room with fifteenminuterelaxation massage chairs for self-help stressmanagement (Bldg. 19-A Lake Campus)• “De-stress” for finals (scrantrons, pencils, bluebooks)• Workshop Series• Classroom Presentations• Consultation and presentations to student organizations,departments, faculty and staff• Counselors on Call56