The document summarizes the accomplishments and challenges of the English Language Program student committee at Virginia Commonwealth University and proposes next steps. It discusses how the committee has helped students have a voice through surveys and events. It also notes challenges like maintaining student participation and leadership. Next steps proposed include collaborating with other student groups, planning cultural events, and creating a student guidebook. The community experience section outlines activities done and issues like participation and transportation. It suggests partnering with the student committee and volunteering. The co-class program section discusses connecting students through academic courses but facing challenges with attendance that can be addressed through outreach.

1. Helping To Create A Global Experience: From Isolation To Integration Audrey Short Carol Arévalo Lucia Parsley Keith Boswell English Language Program VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

2. English Program Student Committee Accomplishments Giving students a voice Survey FAQ sheet Buttons for advertising Money for future events Partnering with domestic students

3. English Program Student Committee Accomplishments (continued) Events: Multicultural potluck End of session party

4. English Program Student Committee CHALLENGES Finding dedicated students (Ss) Balancing guidance and autonomy Losing Ss as they exit Communicating w/all Ss SOLUTIONS  Asking for recommendations Communicating w/Ss individually  Providing step by step instructions in writing  Including former Ss  Using Facebook, Blackboard, flyers, posters, word of mouth

5. English Program Student Committee Next Steps Planning future events  Family friendly events  Cultural game nights  Talent showcase Creating a student guidebook on how to run an organization  Leadership expectations  How to communicate w/students Collaborating with other student and community organizations  Conversation partnerships  Service projects (service learning)

6. COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE Accomplishments International Sports Night Bowling Ice Skating Movie Night Active social network presence

7. COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE CHALLENGES Not enough participation Promoting events that students enjoy Transportation Zero budget SOLUTIONS More word-of-mouth Engaging students to think of & lead events Carpooling w/ other students and/or teachers On-campus events and/or low cost for students

8. COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE Next Steps Increasing student participation in VCU campus events Partnering with the ELP Student Committee Volunteering in the Richmond community Continued effort to search for leaders among the students

9. Co-Class Program Accomplishments Meaningful Connections with Native English Speakers Solidify Language Acquisition Co-Class Program  Academic Courses: Anthropology, Theatre  Cultural Exchanges Academic Students: VCU Telegram, Study Abroad, Greek Org

10. Co-Class Program CHALLENGES Decreasing participation from Academic instructors Attendance by academic students SOLUTIONS  Raise awareness of available opportunity to Faculty  Courtesy E-mail reminders

11. Co-Class Program Next Steps Continue to establish new partnerships