International Student and Scholar Services

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Crisis Management

Office Administration

Orientation, Retention, and Student Services Programming

Student and Scholar Advising

Electronic and Print Advertisements for College and University Teachers

This resource presents basic rules, factors, and logistical recommendations for using ads in an electronic professional journal under the PERM regulations for college and university teachers.

Useful Resources on Naturalization

Advisers may occasionally find themselves fielding inquiries about U.S. citizenship and the naturalization process. Since this is not a part of regular job functions, many advisers will not know the answers, but may want to provide general information. This resource provides some basic information

Network Leader, Campus and Community Programming Network (CCP)

The network leader provides oversight and coordination of the CCP network, serving as a primary communication resource and tool for the ISSS KC to disseminate information.

Special Student Relief For F-1 Students: Essential Concepts

A primer on essential concepts of special student relief, extracted from the NAFSA Adviser's Manual.

Before, During and After a Crisis: Questions to Ask

Questions to ask before, during and after a crisis.

Responding to a Missing International Student/Scholar

In the case of a scholar, it may be a fellow faculty member realizing he has not seen the scholar in the lab, or that he/she has not shown up for work for the past week

Responding to a Serious Injury of an International Student or Scholar

March 13, 2015

In the event of a serious injury to a student or scholar, this checklist is to be used as a guide for notifying the proper administrators and any other protocol.

Responding to a Worldwide Health Crisis

October 21, 2014

While some crises are local, our increasingly interconnected societies heighten the risk of some worldwide crises occurring. Worldwide crises may be political, social, economic, environmental, or health-related.

Responding to an International Student or Scholar Death

The following is very general information regarding how to deal with the death of an international student or scholar.

Responding to the Arrest of a Nonimmigrant Student

All of us dread the call notifying us that one of our students has been arrested. In fact, the type of advice and assistance provided to an international student in this situation is similar to that provided to a U.S. citizen, with the exception of the overlay of culture and immigration