Supporting International Students in US Higher Education, 1st ed. 2024
A Theory-Based Approach

Coordinators: Roberts Darbi L., Ammigan Ravichandran

Language: English

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274 p. · 14.8x21 cm · Hardback
This book explores the integral role that student affairs professionals play in the success of international students at higher education institutions in the US. International student support has often been thought of as the principal responsibility of international student services offices, but research suggests that international student engagement in the broader university community, and support for them by all student affairs and services offices on campus, is closely tied to persistence and retention. The authors explore a student development theory-based approach to supporting the experience and success of international students from all facets of student affairs and services. The book explores practical and strategic implications of a more integrative approach to international student support both inside and outside of the classroom, while also utilizing a critical lens in applying models that were originally built for predominantly white institutions and US citizens.  
Section I: Laying a Foundation for the Work
1. Introduction 
2. Understanding the International Student Experience in the US
3. Framing Student Development Theory
4. Applying a Critical Lens
Section II: Key experiences at the beginning of the journey
5. Supporting International Students Through Transition 
6. Belonging and Residence Life 
7. Culturally Responsive Advising
8. Wellness: Overcoming Taboo 
Section III: Beyond the honeymoon phase
9. International students navigating Intersectional Identities
10. Applying a Cultural Lens to Leadership Development 
11. Preparing International Students for Vocation - On and Off Campus 
12. Towards Implementing an Integrative Framework Across Campus SA Divisions
Section IV: The Path to a More Integrative Campus 
13. Building Collaborations and Relationships across Campus
14. Crisis Management in an era of pandemics and political upheaval
15. Intercultural Competence for Student Affairs Professionals at Every Level 
16. Conclusion
Darbi L. Roberts is Director of Operations for the College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson University, USA

Ravichandran Ammigan is Associate Provost for International Programs at the University of Delaware, USA. 

Bridges the gap between student affairs work and international student support

Considers a theoretical and conceptual approach in international student development and institution-wide support

Contains a concluding chapter with reflections from contributing scholars-practitioners