Overview
Presenter: Xi Yu, PhD. Evaluation Specialist at International Student and Scholar Services
Presenter: Alex Cleberg, Intercultural Trainer at International Student and Scholar Services
Understanding the experiences of international students is an important first step to continue to build your intercultural skillset. In this session, we will learn what international students have said about their experiences both inside and outside the classroom through targeted listening sessions, survey results and individual interviews. As a group we will discuss ways to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities based on the student themes and feedback.
This workshop is part of The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Intercultural Workshop series for UMN staff and faculty. The series combines intercultural competency and skills development workshops and "Culture In-Depth" sessions discussing the unique practices, customs, and values of some of the largest international student populations on our campus. Each session helps UMN staff members gain greater cultural self-awareness, an understanding of the contributions of international students, and communication skills to improve interactions and relationships with international students, staff, and faculty.
To learn more about ISSS's training options to help UMN colleges, departments and staff, go to the ISSS Training for Staff and Departments webpage.
For questions about the Intercultural Workshop Series, please contact Alex Cleberg at [email protected].
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify opportunities to engage students in a virtual and in-person environment
- Implement emergent best practices as determined by peers
- Understand the student experience