Understanding F1 International Students at PCC

Professional Development WorkshopAugust 21, 2014

Amy Cheung, CounselingRussell Frank, PhD, Languages / International Student Pathway

Workshop Goals

Understand international students, their goals, and experiences at PCC

Understand factors affecting students performance in and out of the classroom.

Learn about new developments in the international student program and their benefits to the PCC community.

DEMOGRAPHICS

A few facts about F-1 students

• 1107 Total F1 Spring 2014 (4% decrease from 2013)

PCC Board Goal: 2000 F-1 students

• Each year PCC+ receives about 900 applications+ admits 600 students+ enrolls 450-500 students

• F-1 students spend an average of 3 years (or more) at PCC.

How Does PCC Compare?

Santa Monica (9.7%)

De Anza (11.6%)

PCC (Board Goal - 6.7%)

Diablo Valley (7.1%)

CCSF (2.8%)

Foothill (7.2%)

Santa Barbara (6.2%)

PCC (3.7%)

El Camino (3.6%)

ELAC (3.0%)

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CCC International Student Enrollment – 2012-13

Top Countries /Regions of Origin

F1 Age Breakdown

4%

11%

85%

17 and under26 and over18-25

F1 Students by Major Area

Business / Accounting / Econ49%

STEM - 15%

General / Liberal Studies - 9%

Art / Architecture/ Design - 8%

Nursing/ Allied Health - 5%

Social Sciences - 5%

Communication - 4%

Visual / Performing Arts - 2%Other

3%

Total F-1 Transfer by School Type – Fall 2013

UC 44%

CSU 24%

19% - Private

Out of State - Public 5%

Other 9%

Student Costs, PCC Revenue

UnitsEnrolled

Enrollment Fee

Insurance Tuition Capital Outlay

Other Total

1 $46 $516 $207 $11 $24 $804

12 $552 $516 $2,484 $132 $24 $3,708

15 $690 $516 $3,105 $165 $24 $4,500

PCC Revenue1,100 international students > $4,000,000 per semester

CONTEXT

Rules & Regulations for F-1 students

F-1 students must:• Apply for a visa after PCC issues an I-20• Have $20,000 in the bank• Take12 units in Fall and Spring

PCC must:• Follow strict guidelines and account for all students

to the US Department of Homeland Security• Check on student compliance weekly

Common IS Beliefs

• 2 + 2 to save money

• School “brands” = valued commodities

• Major + brand name school = future job with higher income = family prestige

• A high GPA for transfer > stimulating classes / teachers

• “Good students” use every possible resource to get good grades and maintain GPA

• F-1 students = consumers: pay more, expect more

F-1 Transition Issues

• Homesickness• Acculturation issues• Culture shock (including language)• Diversity of LA• Differing academic expectations

IS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTS

IS Program Developments at PCC

• International Student Pathway • Transfer tours of popular campuses• iTAGs• Student exit interviews, focus groups• Successful transfer student profiles• Online pre-registration videos

These activities benefit all students!

Future Possibilities

• International education opportunities for resident students, faculty, and staff

• Diversify the PCC IS population through strategic recruitment and broader innovative program offerings

Join us for International Education Week

November 17-20, 2014

Thank you for joining us!