International Public Affairs Leaders
Goal
Raise awareness about diversity
Enhance cultural competence
Conduct research
Strengthen existing groups and form new organizations
Research
MSU
Growth
Student Organizations
International Student Services
Call to Action
Intramural Sports
International Roommates
University Ambassadors:
Tours during Orientation
Increase Internship opportunities for International students
IPALs Mentorship Program:
Recruit upperclassmen "mentors" in spring semester
Application process
Pair incoming students with a mentor with similar interests/hobbies
Faculty/staff inclusion
Informal "hang outs" and organized group activities
Become Registered Student Organization
Accountability
Recognition at graduation
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Special thanks:
Neosha Mackey
Jodi Pritt
Wes Pratt
The Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Dean Michael Jungers
Dr. Stephanie Hein
Public Affairs Conference 2011
Barriers:
Statistics:
International Student Population
Cultural expression
Physical Health
Living conditions
China: 669
Saudi Arabia: 197
South Korea: 94
India: 76
Total: 1285
Campus
Services MSU Currently Provides for International Students:
Community