Jim Zhang is an ESL and international student advisor. He serves as co-chair of the ESL/International Student Advising Commission at NACADA and is a member of several international education associations. The document discusses issues related to international students in US higher education such as increasing enrollment numbers, economic contributions, and top international education news stories. It also addresses common challenges international students face like academic adjustment, culture shock, and visa issues. Recommendations are provided for developing international student support services including a newsletter, orientation, workshops, and mentorship program.

1. ESL& International Student AdvisingJim ZhangNACADA ESL/International Student Advising

2. Weidong (Jim) ZhangYear Started in Profession:2001Counselor at Maharishi University of ManagementCo-Chair for ESL/International Student Advising Commission at National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)Member at NAFSA: Association of International EducatorsMember at NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher EducationMember at NACAC National Association for College Admission Counseling

4. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN U.S. HIGHER EDUCATION The number of international students at colleges and universities in the United States increased by 8% to an all-time high of 671,616 in the 2008/09 academic year.

5. International students and their dependents contributed more than $17.6 billion to the US. Economy.INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN U.S. HIGHER EDUCATION

6. Top 5 International Ed News Academic Outcomes of Study Abroad“In 2000, researchers began an ambitious effort to document the academic outcomes of study abroad across the 35-institution University System of Georgia.…”

7. Top 5 International Ed NewsAmerican universities now accepting IB exam“Today, many American colleges and universities are accepting the IB exam as part of a new trend referred to as "test-optional," the Washington Post reports…”

8. Top 5 International Ed NewsPlagiarism epidemic shuts down U.S. program in China“It's not uncommon for colleges to discontinue academic programs overseas for financial reasons. But Centenary College, in New Jersey, is shutting down an M.B.A. program in Asia to contain a plagiarism epidemic. About 400 students are currently enrolled in the program at locations inBeijing, Shanghai and Taiwan…”

9. Top 5 International Ed NewsPrivatized Pathways for Foreign Students“U.S. colleges have increasingly turned to for-profit companies for help in recruiting international students…”

10. Top 5 International Ed NewsColleges Extend Conditional Admissions to Pull In More International Students“Candidates with strong academic backgrounds but weak language skills find more options in the U.S…”

11. Hot TopicsAcademic Adjustments, Culture Shock , CPT English Learning , F 1 Visa, J1 Visa, H1 B Visa Internship Jobs, I-20,OPT, and Scholarship.

12. What is the most discussed issue related to International Students on your campus?

13. Academic AdjustmentAcademic Adjustment: “Adjustments made by students to facilitate their learning when they encounter a different educational system in course of their academic progress.” DaljitKaur

14. How can we adjust it?“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”Get to know the U.S. educational systemUnderstating the teacher’s expectationsKeep trying. 

15. What's the Problem With Quiet Students? Anyone? Anyone? - Commentary - The Chronicle of Higher Education‎"Student silence isn't necessarily a problem. Some students choose silence because it best fits their learning style, culture, or history."

16. RecommendationsNewsletterOrientation WorkshopInternational Student Mentorship Program

17. Newsletter Problems“Most colleges send to many emails." "I delete these emails/only read the ones from schools I am excited about." ContentsAdvising schedulesTermsU.S Educational SystemClassroom CultureSeniors International Students contactsDirectory

18. OrientationWhat key concerns do need to be covered?

19. WorkshopAmerican Classroom Culture Helping International Students Understand American ValuesPlagiarism Free talk

20. International Student Mentorship Program“Making friends will help you into the culture more naturally and with less frustration.”

21. CAS ISPS Must:Assess the needs of the international student population and set priorities among those needs Collaborate effectively with other services areas, student organizations, and academic departments to meet internationals students’ needs

22. CAS ISPS Must:Determine the educational goals; developmental levels; and social, emotional, and cultural needs of individual international students and specific populations

23. CAS ISPS Must:Facilitate international students’ participation in campus lifeInterpret immigration policies to the campus and local communities

24. CAS ISPS Must:Orient international students to the expectations , policies, and culture of the institution and to the educational system and culture of the host countryProvide appropriate referrals for student whose individual needs maybe in conflict with the home culture

25. Career DevelopmentPast-President Jennifer Bloom wrote that sometimes we forget to “walk the talk.” We need to be lifelong learners ourselves.Dr. Alec Couros Associate Professor ICT CoordinatorUniversity of ReginaPh.D. in Education (Curriculum) Dissertation Topic: Examining the Open Movement: Implications for Education

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33. ReferencesOpen Doors 2009: International Students in the United States Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://opendoors.iienetwork.org/?p=150649Open Doors 2009: International Students in the United States Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://opendoors.iienetwork.org/?p=150811Elizabeth Redden (2010) Academic Outcomes of Study Abroad Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/07/13/abroadInternational students American universities now accepting IB exam (2010)Topics: Preparing for Study in the U.S. Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://www.usaeducationguides.com/news/article/american-universities-now-accepting-ib-exam-648

34. ReferencesElizabeth Redden (2010) Plagiarism epidemic shuts down U.S. program in China Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-07-27-IHE-plagiarism-China27_ST_N.htmElizabeth Redden (2010) Privatized Pathways for Foreign Students Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/08/04/pathwaysKarin Fischer (2010) Colleges Extend Conditional Admissions to Pull In More International Students Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://chronicle.com/article/Colleges-Extend-Conditional/123783/Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://twtpoll.com/wi4wlzMary M. Reda (2010) What's the Problem With Quiet Students? Anyone? Anyone? Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://chronicle.com/article/Whats-the-Problem-With-Quiet/124258/

35. ReferencesAlec Couros (2006) Networked Teacher Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/344832591/in/faves-souvenirsofcanada/Sunanda K. Bhatia & Amber Arashiro (2010)Collegial Conversation on International Student Orientation Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://www.nafsa.org/resourcelibrary/Default.aspx?id=21147NAFSA is one of 37 associations CAS Standards for International Student Programs (2009)Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://www.nafsa.org/resourcelibrary/default.aspx?id=17559Rafael Brusilow(2010)METRO TORONTO Overcoming culture shock can challenge foreign students Retrieved from October 1, 2010 http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/learn/article/624595--overcoming-culture-shock-can-challenge-foreign-students

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