Saturday, November 5, 2011

Elizabeth DeHart (Virginia Tech)Emily Hogge (College of William & Mary)

Eva Wong (College of William & Mary)

• Global Ambassadors (Virginia Tech)

• International Student Advisory Board (College of William & Mary)

• International Orientation Peer Leaders (College of William & Mary)

Fall 2010 Global Ambassador Retreat

Domestic52%

International31%

2nd Generation Domestic

17%

Domestic

International

“You learn about your country and the perception others have of your own culture/lifestyle and develop ways to communicate more effectively.” Jerod Porter

Myers, Undergraduate, Virginia

• Continuing growth in the program - student input is vital

• Making sure student leaders continue engagement and program requirements are met

Fall 2011 ISAB Leadership Retreat

“I enjoyed the time with group members and it was a good bonding time…It (Intl’ Student Leadership Conference) gave me a new perspective on group dynamics and leadership.”

– Lopa Das, India

“Being a member of ISAB increased my awareness of my responsibility as a representative of (the) international student body. The fact that being a member is not about me but about the international students, makes me to think about others.”

– Ki Chae, South Korea

• Turnover rate and creating cohesion

• Balancing management and supporting students’ ownership

• Individual vs. group goals

• Creating visibility for ISAB

•Group interviews provide invaluable insight

•Wait listing helps when numbers are uncertain

•Recruiting international students (vs. domestic students)

•Encouraging student involvement, while keeping expectations realistic

•Share your programs (current + future)

•Challenges and issues

•Solutions and potential growth

Elizabeth DeHart, edehart1@vt.eduGlobal Ambassadors

Emily Hogge, echogge@wm.eduInternati0nal Orientation Peer Leaders

Eva Wong, ywong@wm.eduInternational Student Advisory Board