A Directors Perspective Presented by Debra Anderson Director ISS Introduction to the UFIC University of Florida International Center ISS International Student Services EVS Exchange Visitor Services ID: 544821
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International Student Services A Directors Perspective
Presented by
Debra Anderson, Director ISSSlide2
Introduction to the
UFIC = University of Florida International Center ISS = International Student Services
EVS= Exchange Visitor Services SAS = Study Abroad Services OGRE= Office of Global Research & EngagementUAPIS = Undergrad Academic Programs and International StudiesSlide3
You’ve admitted an international student…now what?
Impact of International Students nationallyImpact of International Students on State of Florida and UFInternational Student Services(ISS) responsibilitiesWhat are some of your issues and how can we help youSlide4
Benefits Nationally
Immeasurable academic and cultural valuesEconomically (2014-2015)
974,926 IS studying in the USContributed $30.5 billionSupported more than 373,000 jobsFor every 7 IS enrolled 3 US jobs created and supported by spending of the students
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Benefits for Florida and UF
Immeasurable academic and cultural values39,377
international students enrolled15,086 jobs supported$1.2 billion financial contribution$124.6 million revenue generated supporting 2,047 jobs6300 (enrolled and OPT) reporting responsibility for ISS/UFSlide6
Responsibility of ISS at UF
Document Preparation to obtain visaImmigration Compliance report student information from processing of I-20 until they complete OPT/STEM OPT benefitsReport to SEVIS (not all inclusive)
Initial attendance,Continued attendance,Transfers,Change of Status to F1,Graduation/completion date,Disciplinary
action by the school resulting from a criminal conviction,
Change of Address, change of name
Assist with problems – personal, academic, financial. Direct to resources, educate students about their rights
Recertification of the F1 program every 2
years
Updates: Extension of I-20/minor and F2 studySlide7
Student Issues? How can we help you?
Post Arrival Adjustment
Academic AdjustmentFinancial AdjustmentSocial adjustmentLanguage, dating, roommate, dependent spouse and desire to interact with Americans
Departmental ConcernsSlide8
QuestionsThank you for attending the workshop. If you have further questions/concerns, please contact me at:danderson@ufic.ufl.edu