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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
International Students & Scholars Office
Division of Student Affairs
Dean of Students Unit
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
www.ncat.edu
International Students & Scholars Office Mission
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The mission of the International Students and Scholars
Office (ISSO) is to assist international students and
scholars with acculturation to the University (including
exchange students that arrive though the Office of
International Programs), the Greensboro community, and
the region while maintaining the University’s eligibility to
recruit, admit, enroll, matriculate, graduate and employ
foreign nationals on a continuous basis.
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Meet the International Students and Scholars Office Staff
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Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Dr. Melody Pierce
Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs – Dean
of Students
Dr. Judy Rashid
Director International Students and Scholars
Office
Loreatha Graves
Student Services Manager I
Jeavon Chapman
Administrative Support Associate
LaShawn Harvey
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Significant Facts About the International Students and Scholars Office
Established in 1943 in conjunction with USAID partnerships with African
countries
Supports the enrollment of International Students (F-1) and Exchange
Visitors (J-1)
Responsible for formally maintaining University’s approval and privilege
to recruit, matriculate, graduate and employ foreign nationals
Manages U.S. government data reporting systems assigned (SEVIS,
TraiNet, VCS) to the University
Establishes caring relationships and plans activities with international
students, scholars and exchange visitors to strengthen adaptation to the
University’s culture
Communicates with U.S. embassies and consulates on behalf of the
University regarding F-1 and J-1 issues as requested
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Meet the Fall 2012 Class of International Students
Enrolled 59
students from 25
countries
» Austria
» Bahamas
» Bangladesh
» Belgium
» Benin
» Bermuda
» Brazil
» Canada
» China
» Ethiopia
» France
» Germany
» Ghana
» India
» Iran
» Jamaica
» Mexico
» Nigeria
» Saint Lucia
» Saudi Arabia
» Senegal
» South Korea
» Spain
» Turkey
» Vietnam
Programs
» Agriculture
» Arts & Sciences
» Business
» Education
» Engineering
» Technology
» JSNN
Academic Levels
» 25 Undergraduate
» 22 Masters
» 12 PhD
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Meet the Spring 2013 Class of
International Students
Enrolled 37
students from 15
countries
» Austria
» Brazil
» Bulgaria
» Chile
» China
» Egypt
» Ethiopia
» Ghana
» India
» Iran
» Jamaica
» Lebanon
» Libya
» Nigeria
» Saudi Arabia
Programs
» Agriculture
» Arts & Sciences
» Business
» Engineering
» Technology
» JSNN
Academic Levels
» 5 Undergraduate
» 19 Masters
» 9 PhD
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Academic Achievement 2011/2012 Statistics
Students Enrolled – 156 Research Scholars not included (25)
4.00 3.99-3.60 3.59 – 3.00 2.99 – 2.00
49 47 32 28
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Enrollment Snapshot
Since September 11, 2001 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12
189 164 136 126 155 153 161 179 181 188
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Current Enrollment Snapshot
(As of 01/31/2013)
08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13
161 179 181 188 205
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Department/Unit Contributions to
University’s Strategic Goals
(Strategic Plan Goals 1,3, and 5) Supporting Enrollment Management
» Supported and facilitated enrollment and arrival of
• 81 new international students
• 8 research scholars
• 16 Exchange Students (OIP)
• 1 Fulbright Scholar
(Strategic Plan Goal 5) Supporting Diversity and Multiculturalism
» Planned, facilitated and encouraged participation in campus wide programs and
activities promoting cultural awareness and involvement from 46 countries for
administrators, faculty, staff, domestic students, international students, scholars, and
their families.
(Strategic Plan Goals 2 and 6) Teaching, Research, and Engagement
» Assisted international students and scholars with achieving work authorization in order
to accept Teaching Assistantships (TA), Research Assistantships (RA), and temporary
employment both on and at “extended campus” locations.
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Department/Unit Contributions to
University’s Strategic Goals
(Strategic Plan Goal 6) Operational Effectiveness
» Initiated and completed Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education
(CAS) self-assessment study of the International Students and Scholars Affairs Office
in December 2012.
» Maintained operation and integrity of Federal Access Data Systems entrusted to the
University by federal government agencies Student and Exchange Visitor Information
System (SEVIS F-1 and J-1), TraiNet and Visa Compliance (USAID Program).
» Conduct Mandatory Orientation sessions for new international students, scholars and
exchange students as required by Federal Regulations.
» Report enrollment and J-1 program participation as required by NAFSA, the Institute of
International Education, and the American Council on Education.
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Department/Unit Contributions
to International Students & Scholars
Student Learning Outcomes drive planning of programs and activities so that aside
from studying, living and working in this environment participants will:
» strengthen their ability to articulate familiarity with the background and historical value
of North Carolina A&T State University.
» become aware of international and global issues from culturally different perspectives.
» learn to utilize problem solving and conflict resolution skills during periods of stress and
anxiety.
» learn to take responsibility for their role when interacting with others who may differ in
beliefs, behaviors, values, and worldviews and to articulate growth and comfort in the
ability to go outside the “comfort zone”.
» learn to recognize the value of participating in activities that promote “differences”
(Diversity) and “sameness” (community) which foster diversity and multicultural
understanding throughout the University.
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Department/Unit Contributions
to International Students & Scholars (continued)
» learn and use strategies to explain the value of integrating co-curricular activities to
support academic successes and learning while at North Carolina A&T State
University.
» develop the ability to identify additional social and cultural resources within the
University and the community which support acculturation and academic success.
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Thank You!
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Questions
and
Answers
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