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Fall Quarter 2016 Newsletter Page 1

A Welcome Message from the Dean of OIEGI

Dear Community,

Bellevue College understands the value of

opening its doors in a time when we are

more connected to one another than ever

before. We have made a commitment to

building a student body from all corners

of the world, and cultivating a culture of

curiosity, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Through this formula, we believe we can best

prepare our students for the world they will

someday lead.

Our efforts have enrolled more than 1300

F1 International Students for Fall 2016-2017

from 72 countries, a 22% increase compared

to Fall 2015-2016. We have been working

hard to expand pathways for students to

study at BC, and beginning winter 2016

Bellevue College welcomed both students

and faculty members on a J1 Visa.

Our main objective over the next five years

is to increase the number of students to

more than 1,750, expand and increase study

abroad, and establish new partnerships to

open more opportunities for student, staff,

and faculty exchanges.

International Education and global experi-

ences are an imperative in the 21st century.

International boundaries are melting and

global connections are increasing the

need to develop global competencies – in

language skills, international experiences,

and cultural understanding.

We will continue to accommodate our

international students and exchange visitors

by investing in infrastructures and programs

that support student learning and develop-

ment.

Bellevue College is in process of building

the first phase of student learning and living

communities that will initially accommo-

date 375 students and exchange visitors

with plans for expansion. Bellevue College

is also in the exploratory phase addressing

to feasibility of starting a High (Achievers)

School Completion program for interna-

tional students.

As a leading educational institution in

the state of Washington, Bellevue College

supports an expanding range of opportuni-

ties to meet the needs of our students, staff,

and faculty. We are also exploring the possi-

bility of becoming an East-West Regional

center.

We are all looking forward to working for and

with you

Best Regards,

Jean D’Arc Campbell

Dean of International Education

and Global Initiatives

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I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :Report from the OIE Director...........................2

Hosting Exchange Scholars ..............................3

Fall’16 Int’l Students Numbers ........................4

Updates About IBP Program ............................5

International Education Week .........................6

Global Leaders ..................................................7

New Int’l Students Orientation ........................8

When What

Nov. 14–18

International Education WeekVarious times and

locations

Nov. 17

Employment Pathways for Inter-national Students1:30–3:00pm

Location TBD

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT BELLEVUE COLLEGE

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Supporting International Students’ Success Together!

Reported by Kazumi Hada, Director of Inter-

national Education

I would like to (re)introduce the services

Office of International Education (OIE)

provides, and ways OIE can work more

closely with you to continue supporting

international students’ success at BC.

Did you know…

}} OIE served 1,306 international students

from 75 countries, and 1,242 were

enrolled in Spring 2016. (See below chart)

}} Per the BC Facts at a Glance, about 15%

of the degree-seeking students were

international.

}} Of those who were enrolled, 71% were in

the transfer programs, 14% were in the

prof/tech including BAA/BAS, and 15%

were in the English Language Institute

(ELI) programs.

}} Top 5 transfer majors were: 1) Business

Administration, 2) Exploratory, 3)

Computer Science, 4) Engineering, and 5)

Accounting.

}} Popular prof/tech programs were: 1)

Interior Design, 2) Information Systems;

3) Marketing; 4) Early Childhood Educa-

tion, and 5) Digital Media Arts.

}} Total of 68 international students trans-

ferred-out to other U.S. schools after

Spring 2016.

}} 79% transferred to a 4-year institution.

}} 44% earned a degree or a certificate from

BC.

}} 85% reported that their overall experi-

ences at BC was very satisfied/satisfied.

}} 88% indicated that they have met their

original goals at BC.

}} In the academic year 2015-16, inter-

national student headcounts grew on

average of 8% compared to the previous

year.

}} In addition to serving 1,171 international

students during the summer quarter, OIE

and ELI hosted 4 short-term custom-

ized programs helping 128 students and

chaperones. They are potential prospec-

tive students!

As the international student population

grows at BC, here are some practical tips for

faculty, staff, and administrators:

How can I reach Office of International Education (OIE)?

OIE’s main telephone number is 425-564-

3185, and we are open from 8:00am to

4:30pm daily. We are currently occupying 3

different locations on campus. By January

2017, most of us plan to move to the

B-building.

}} Front desk and international student

advising – House 6-A (near the baseball

field)

}} International admissions and recruitment

– N211

}} OIEGI administration (dean, directors,

and admin) – House 17

How do I know who are international students in my class?

Nearly all international students at BC are on

an F-1 (student) visa and hold an I-20 form

issued by OIE. If you have access to Secure

92 (or commonly known as HP), interna-

tional students’ Res (residence) codes are 2

or 3 and fee code is 35 (e.g., 2-35 or 3-35).

While most international students are fine

to be asked about their status, immigrants,

refugees, and undocumented students may

be more sensitive. If you are in doubt, please

contact OIE at 425-564-3185.

As an instructor, what are some basic F-1 rules I need to be aware of?

There are many rules F-1 students must

follow, and they can be confusing. OIE’s

Designated School Officials (DSOs) are

trained in F-1 regulations and are ready to

help students, faculty, and staff.

A few most commonly known rules for F-1

students are to complete at least 12 credits

every quarter, make a normal progress

towards completing the course of study, and

not to work on and off-campus without a

DSO’s permission. There are exceptions to

these rules, so please refer them to OIE.

What happens to the visa status when students get an “F” grade?

Answers to this question are complex and

situational, so please refer all cases to OIE.

However, in most cases, an “F” grade alone

Kazumi HadaDirector of International Education

Progress in the OIEGI

2

4 5

Fall 2015*

Winter 2016*

Spring 2016*

Summer 2016*

To 4-year institution 79 35 32 68

Earned a degree or certificate from BC 64 20 13 54

Overall Experience at BC 51% 31% 22% 44%

(Satisfied/Very Satisfied) 82% 86% 69% 85%

Achieved Initial Goal 90% 74% 81% 88%


Progress in the OIEGI

would not make an international student out

of status. Getting a “W” or a “HW” could have

more severe consequences. For example, if

this causes the student to be below 12 credits

without OIE’s prior permission, this student

could be out of status even if his/her GPA is

4.00.

OIE’s role is to help students make an

informed decision when they face a situation

like this. Getting an F grade would negatively

impact their GPA, but it may save their F-1

status. On the other hand, getting a “W” may

save their GPA but would put them out-of-

status. OIE advisors will always look for all

other possible options to help the students

while carefully following the regulations and

institutional policies.

What can I do to help international students succeed in my class?

}} Set clear expectations of the course in a

syllabus.

}} Use handouts, visual aids, or write things

down on the white board.

}} Provide an example of what you consider

as an “A” grade work and explain why.

}} Encourage students to utilize your office

hours.

}} Help form a study group.

}} In spring 2016, 89% of BC’s international

students were from Asian countries.

Common American higher education

learning exercises involve heavy reading,

critical thinking, group discussion, small

group project, presentation and writing

papers, which are challenging to many

international students because their

school experiences in their home country

are different. Students may struggle for a

while, but they are intelligent and highly

motivated. They need time and under-

standing to get used to the new learning

environments.

If you have any questions or would like us to

come to your staff meeting, please contact

me at 425-564-4068 or via e-mail at kazumi.

[email protected] I look forward to

working closely with you this year!

Interested in Hosting or Sponsoring an Exchange Professor, Scholar, or Specialist?

If your department/division

is interested in hosting or

sponsoring an exchange

professor, scholar, or

specialist, please feel free

to contact us. We’d love to

meet with you and provide

more information and assist

your department/division

with the process to host a

J-1 exchange visitor. Our

contact information are:

ischolars@bellevuecollege.

edu or call one of us:

Diem O’RourkeImmigration

Compliance and Data Specialist

(425) 564-3052

Jean D’Arc CampbellDean of International Education and Global

Initiatives(425) 564-3160

Kazumi HadaDirector of Student

Services and Operations

(425) 564-4068

The OIEGI works with three companies to provide housing services for our international students. If you are interested in becoming a host family, contact these companies.

❱ Intercultural Homestays & Services, Inc.Contact: Ms. Eileen Beaupre Tel: 206-367-5332Fax: [email protected]

❱ USA International, Inc. Contact: Ms. Emi Khosraw Tel: 425-483-5974 Fax: [email protected]

❱ American Homestay NetworkContact: Ms. Michelle Harden Tel: 425-285-4466 Fax: [email protected]

Interested In Becoming a Host Family?


this Fall Quarter 2016...❱Enrolled Students: 352 new + 884 returning

= 1,236 total❱Not Enrolled Students (i.e., taking a quarter off): 64❱Total Number of Students OIEGI Serves: 1,300

NUMBERS OF ENROLLING STUDENTS:

As of 5th day of the quarter FALL 2016 FALL 2015 Difference %

Academic Credit 841 745 96 13%

Bridge 42 37 5 14%

International Business Professions (Current Group) 64 65 -1 -2%

International Business Professions (New Group) 39 37 2 5%

University Preparation 250 294 -44 -15%

TOTAL ENROLLED STUDENTS 1,236 1,178 58 5%

On Vacation (not enrolled) 29 31 -2 -6%

On RCL (not enrolled) 9 3 6 200%

On OPT (not enrolled) 26 20 6 30%

TOTAL ENROLLED STUDENTS 1,300 1,232 68 6%

Did You Know this Fall Quarter 2016…

Reported by Perri Schodorf, Assistant Director

of International Admissions and Outreach

We welcomed 322 new international

students from 33 countries joining the

Bellevue community this Fall’16. The inter-

national student enrollment number this

Fall quarter 2016 once again increases 5.12

percent comparing to the Fall quarter last

year.

Reported by Diem O’Rourke, J-1 Immigra-

tion Compliance and Pre-Arrival Services

Specialist

The breakdown international students

enrollment and being served by groups (e.g.,

College Credit programs, English Language

Institute or University Preparation program,

and International Business Professions

program), are follows:


Some Updates About the IBP Program

Reported by Deron Dahlke, Assistant Director

of IBP Program and Jill Burrus, International

Student Advisor

The International Business Professions

(IBP) Program is a one year (four quarters)

program of study for adult, non-native

English speaking students interested in

upgrading their skills in international

business and English. The curriculum

consists of a combination of English,

business, and academic (college level)

classes. The final quarter consists of a

220-hour observational, unpaid internship

and one on-campus class. Groups come to

BC Spring and Fall Quarters.

IBP Group 53 (started the program in Fall

Quarter 2015) had 30 students success-

fully complete the program. IBP 53 was a

wonderful group and we wish them all the

best.

IBP Group 53 (started the program in Fall Quarter 2015) had 30 students successfully complete the program. IBP 53 was a wonderful group and we wish them all the best.

IBP Group 55 successfully arrived on September 11 and 12, and they are comprised of 39 students from Japan, China, and Taiwan. This fall the group will work hard to improve their written and oral business communication skills. This group is excited to be part of the BC community!

IBP Group 54 (started the program in Spring Quarter 2016) is a large group with 64 students from China and Japan. Over 95% of the students in this group achieved college-level English ability and are taking full-time college classes plus their IBP class this fall. The IBP class focuses on researching and applying for winter quarter observational internships.


Some Updates With OIE Student Success Team

International Education

Week, Nov. 14–18

Coming up the week of November 14th to

18th, Bellevue College joins institutions

across the country in celebrating Interna-

tional Education Week. Sponsored by the

U.S. Departments of State and Education,

IEW was established to “promote programs

to prepare Americans for a global environ-

ment and attract future leaders from abroad

to study, learn, and exchange experiences in

the U.S.” Campus events are free and open

to students, faculty, staff and the Bellevue

Community. Some events to look forward

to are a campus international parade, an

art contest, a global themed reading and

discussion activity, several different cultural

workshops and presentations and an inter-

national themed harvest dinner. If you’d like

to contribute to the planning or preparation

of the international education week, please

contact Brad Huggins, who invites you to be

part of this exciting project.

It’s Coming!

Join us for an entire week of International Education-focused activities, discussions and fun.u November 14th Kick-off: Global Paradeu November 18th Finale: Global Harvest Dinner

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity; creed; color; national origin; sex; marital status; sexual orientation; age; religion; genetic information; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; gender identity or veteran status in educational programs and activities which it operates... Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/.

To learn more, contribute to the week’s events or help with planning, contact Brad Huggins at [email protected] or call 425-564-3073


Some Updates With OIE Student Success Team, Cont’d

OIE Global Leaders Program

Reported by Brad Huggins, Assistant Director

of International Student Success.

The Bellevue College Global Leaders

Program gives ten students from different

countries the opportunity to learn about

leadership and take part in planning and

leading activities that support and influence

their own international student commu-

nity. The Global Leaders were training on

the topics of leadership, peer mentoring and

event planning, amongst other things. Below

is a picture of Global Leaders in one of their

training sessions in July 2016.

Global Leaders in day one of training

Welcome the new Global Leaders team for 2016-2017


Some Updates With OIE Student Success Team, Cont’d

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Fall Quarter International Student Orientations brought 149 new college-level students and 95 new ESL students to our community. These new students have come from 30 countries for Fall’16: Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo (Kinshasa), Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Macau, Malaysia, Nepal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.

The orientation, which covers a variety of important information from Student Visa Policies to Personal Safety, had a surprise guest when Brutus the BC mascot showed up to say hello and pose with students for pictures.

The International Student Fall Quarter Meet & Greet and the Summer Beach Party were both fun events that are designed to help new students integrate into the community, meet new friends and learn about American Culture.

The Beach Party brought out more than 100 students to Golden Gardens park.

60 students came to the Meet & Greet to participate in ‘speed friending’, play games and get to know other students and OIE staff.

New Fall 2016 International Student Orientations

Documents

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