This program will teach you practical methods for establishing communities of safety and support for international students in times of political uncertainty. We will focus on the foundational practices that can help international students feel safe and welcome on your campus and discuss how you can address heightened concerns that follow new political statements or legislation. We’ll also share tactics from across higher education, such as:
Accompanying international students when they run errands
Creating safe spaces for on-campus communities, especially in regards to religious practices
Hosting town halls to address concerns
Providing access to experts on immigration law
Who should attend?
This training will benefit professionals who work to bring international students to their campus and make them feel welcome. This may include professionals from:
International student affairs
Marketing and communications
Enrollment and admissions
Agenda
In this first section, we will discuss foundational practices institutions should do on a regular basis:
Errands
Off-campus housing
Religious practice
Student board
In this second section, we will discuss ways to address concerns with new policies and current events:
Town halls with experts
Close communication with International student support
