Developing an International Sponsored Student Program (SSP) 2 0 15 N A F S A A n n u a l Co n f e r e n c e
Introduction Objective: To offer some guidance to institutions that are interested in creating a Sponsored Student Program, or that have recently created one, and are looking for some tips on how to improve or expand it Who are “sponsored” students?
Session Overview Rationale for Sponsored Student Programs Establishing a Sponsored Student Program at your institution Roles of the Sponsored Student Program (Best Practices) Small Group Discussion Conclusion
Panelists Dan Fredrick , Manager, Sponsored Student Program, University of Alberta Paige Progar , Sponsored Student Advisor, University of Colorado Boulder Christy Eylar , Assistant Director, Sponsored Student Programs, Colorado State University Dr. Jinous Kasravi , Director of Program Evaluation & University Outreach, Kuwait Cultural Office, Los Angeles
Rationale for a Sponsored Student Program Macro Level Micro Level Campus Diversification Primary Point of Contact Meeting Campus Efficient Student International Goals Recruitment Increased Revenue Academic Monitoring Increased Advising Partnerships/ Exchange Expedited/ Flexible Admissions Billing
Steps to Establish a SPP A Guideline: Determining the Demand for Sponsored Student Services on Your Campus Paige Dan
Steps to Establish a SPP Allow Lead Time: Identify Sponsors’ Needs Identify Students’ Needs Identify and Engage Stakeholders on campus Privacy Legislation Compliance (e.g. FERPA) Admissions Bursar’s Accounts Receivable/ Financial Services Registrar / Transcripts Housing ESL Program/ Language Center Academic Departments/ Faculties (admissions/ advisors) Insurance Honor Code/ Academic Integrity Senior Administrators (Deans, Provost’s Offices, etc.)
Steps to Establish a SPP Determine the Scope of Your Role: Your Sponsored Student Population Staffing Recruiting Promotion Retention Relationship Building Setting Policies and Procedures
Best Practices Meeting the Needs of Sponsored Students Dedicated Staff Application Assistance Orientation Registration, Invoicing, & Payments (3 rd Party Billing)
Best Practices Meeting the Needs of Sponsors Student Monitoring Registration, Invoicing, Payments, & Health Insurance Waivers Cost-Sharing
Best Practices Meeting the Needs of Your Institution Liaising with Sponsors Recruiting more Sponsored Students
Sm all-Group Discussion Questions, Concerns, Advice – This is Your Opportunity Small-Group Discussion Facilitators: Gabriele Schm iegel , Director, Sponsored Student Programs, University of Minnesota Joanne Lagassé-Long , Director, International Student Services, University of Arizona Violetta Cook , Director (Retired), Sponsored Student Programs, Texas A&M University Stephanie Cloninger , International Articulation Coordinator, Auburn University Montgomery Daniel Whitm er , Associate Director, Sponsored Student Services, Indiana University Bloomington
Sm all-Group Discussion Suggestions for getting started: Introductions – where is your institution now, and where do you want it to be in a few years? Any burning questions? Sharing successes or lessons learned the hard way
Conclusion If you're not already subscribed to the SPA MIG Discussion Forum, you can subscribe at http:/ / www.nafsa.org/ mig-spa Coordinates for all presenters and facilitators: Dan Fredrick , University of Alberta – dan.fredrick@ualberta.ca Paige Progar , University of Colorado – paige.progar@colorado.edu Christy Eylar , Colorado State University – christy.eylar@colostate.edu Dr. Jinous Kasravi , Kuwait Cultural Office, L.A. – jinous@kuwaitculturela.org Gabriele Schm iegel , University of Minnesota – schm0535@umn.edu Joanne Lagassé-Long , University of Arizona – jglong@email.arizona.edu Violetta Cook , Texas A&M University (retired) – vcook@tamu.edu Stephanie Cloninger , Auburn University Montgomery – scloning@aum.edu Daniel Whitm er , Indiana University Bloomington – djwhitme@iu.edu
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