International Student and Scholar Services

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Crisis Management

Office Administration

Orientation, Retention, and Student Services Programming

Student and Scholar Advising

Immigration Basics: FAQ for Academic Advisors advising International Students

ISSS offices may use this template for creating their own institutional FAQ on immigration basics to share with academic advisers who often need to be aware of certain unique advising needs of international students. Tailor the FAQ to your institution and share with those on campus who may meet with

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DAS Lerner Letter To Exchange Visitor Program Sponsors

On May 21, 2012, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange Robin Lerner sent a communication to J-1 exchange visitor programs, to apprise sponsors of her office’s “re-evaluation of our overall mission and the objectives we are pursuing through private sector exchanges.”

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Global Studies Literature Review - No. 3, May 2012

Reviews of books with the theme “Sustainable Global Commitments in International Education”.

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CRS Report: Treatment of Noncitizens Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

This report prepared by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) examines treatment of non-citizens, including nonimmigrants, under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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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.

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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.

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Before, During and After a Crisis: Questions to Ask

Questions to ask before, during and after a crisis.

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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

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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.

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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.

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