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International Student Advisory Board

Purpose

The International Center, part of The University of Michigan Division of Student Affairs, is committed to providing the best possible support for international students so they are able to reach their academic and personal development goals while at the University of Michigan.

The purpose of the International Center International Student Advisory Board is to provide feedback concerning International Center programs, outreach, website, services and general effectiveness. Student board members will be introduced to International Center programs, website, international student services, orientation and other areas. Board members will give feedback and recommendations regarding programs, services, web site information and navigation, and orientation to assist the International Center to provide excellent programs and services. Board members will also give feedback to other Division of Student Affairs and U-M units upon request

Board Composition

The board will be composed of undergraduate and graduate international students, international student appointees of the Director of the International Center and a staff member of the International Center. Additional individuals from the University may attend as invited guests.

Terms of Board Service

One academic year is the term. Members may return for a second year. Regular participation in the board's activities is essential and expected in order to be effective. Agendas and minutes will be posted on the International Center web site for all to view, including any presentations or proposals presented to the group. The IC International Student Advisory Board will decide whether or not to convene at least one open forum per year to discuss international community issues or to seek other venues for community input.

Meeting Evaluations

An overall evaluation of the effectiveness of the Advisory Board process will be conducted in April of each year and will be posted on the International Center web site.

International Student Advisory Board Members, 2006-07

Advisory Board Members:  
Karlin Albindo Michael Chen Yahn-Rurng (Emily) Chu
Treepti Jaswal Sam Kim KaYee (Karen) Lam
Valerie Lee Yoomin Lee Vikki Leung
Koki Momose Vijendra Nambiar Shi-Ting Ng
Omonyemwen Osayande Hui Fen (Vivian) Ooi Kiran Pandey
Hye-Rim Park Samir M. Patel Byong (Joe) Rhew
Rokimas P. Soeharyo Krithika Srinivasau Nicholas (Sen Kang) Tan
Songtao Tang Janani Viswanathan Hamza Warraich
Hongye Ye Siyao (Flora) Zhao

Meeting Schedule, 2006-2007

Meetings will be held from 3:00-5:00pm on the second Friday of every month from September through April. The SORC conference room is located on the 4th floor of the Michigan Union. The MSA chambers is located on the 3rd floor of the Michigan Union.

September 22
IC, Room 9		 October 13
SORC		 November 10
SORC
December 8
SORC		 January 12
MSA		 February 9
MSA
March 9
MSA		 April 13
MSA		  

Meeting Agenda and Minutes, 2006-2007

The Internationalist Newsletter

The Internationalist, November 2006 is a newsletter that is committed to providing international students and scholars with information and support while at University of Michigan. The establishment of this newsletter was an important goal of the International Student Advisory Board. The views expressed in this newsletter are those of the author/writer and not necessarily of the U-M International Center or the International Student Advisory Board.

Previous issues:
March 2006
February 2006


Last reviewed: 5/07