This collection of essays gives detailed information about the administrative organization, staffing, program, students, testing, and research regarding intensive English programs (IEP). The following essays are included: (1) "Introduction," by R. Barrett; (2) "The General Administration of the IEP," by R. Daesch; (3) "The Selection of Intensive…

A guide for two-year college administrators in dealing with foreign students and the administration of a foreign student program is presented. Topics discussed include the role of the community/junior college, admission policies, advising foreign students, orientation, housing, community volunteers, on-campus program, professional associations,…

A research study of 245 students from Korea, the Arab nations, and Nigeria was conducted to determine whether there are significant relationships between any of the three measures of the level of stress (anxiety, depression, and somatic complaints) among international college students. Variables analyzed in the study included English language…

Although the population of foreign students has grown dramatically, much of the higher education community has shown little interest in the needs of this population or the impact of such growth on colleges and universities. Institutional responsibilities to visiting students and students' obligations in return are discussed. (MLW)

Undergraduate student mobility in Europe, which is seen as a desirable objective by the European communities, is examined in this study. The idea of mobility includes a term or year of study in a foreign country as well as stays of a month or two resulting from inter-university agreements or twinning schemes, or even periods of training that round…

This paper reports on the first part of a recent research study into current initiatives to support the learning of non-English speaking background (NESB) transnational students in Asia who are studying off-shore at Australian universities. Learning support and development staff in 12 universities were surveyed using a questionnaire. The survey…

This manual is designed to serve as a guide to federal regulations related to international educational exchange, focusing on visa and immigration regulations that affect foreign students at colleges and universities in the United States. Fourteen sections focus on: (1) introduction to immigration law; (2) the legal status of nonimmigrants in the…

Principles for the design and implementation of practical training experiences for foreign students from developing countries enrolled in formal degree programs at U.S. colleges and universities are outlined. Practical training allows student-trainees to experience the application of classroom knowledge in order to strengthen their contribution to…

This booklet serves as an annual conference report for the National Association for Foreign Student Affairs. Some 58 abstracts of articles, papers, and addresses are presented. Author and title indexes are included. (RL)

This guide provides guidelines and information for school administrators and pupil personnel services personnel who work with students from abroad. Immigration laws and statuses are briefly reviewed, and legal steps are presented for meeeting Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations before enrolling foreign students. Information is…

The roles of campus offices in matters pertaining to the finances of foreign students in the United States are described. The following responsibilities of the admissions office are considered: providing information on college costs and foreign exchange regulations to foreign students, obtaining information on the student's financial sponsor,…

This qualitative study examined the challenges faced by four academic departments that had large enrollments of international graduate students. The comparative study of four academic departments in three professional schools at a Midwestern research university examined how faculty members adjusted to their roles as advisors and teachers of…

Problems facing foreign students in American colleges and universities are examined. With the number of foreign students studying in the United States increasing each year (over 203,000 in 1976-77), services for foreign students need to be expanded with more emphasis on improving orientation programs. Preadmission screening and counseling are…

This is a collection of five annotated bibliographies of basic reference materials in the general area of cross cultural education. The following specific topics are covered: (1) the admission of foreign students to U.S. institutions of higher education; (2) materials for displays at workshops on English as a second language; (3) documents of…

Asian American students who encounter personal problems may hesitate to utilize counseling and mental health facilities on campuses, being fearful that family, friends and/or relatives may consider them emotionally unstable. Counselors and mental health workers may lack understanding of language and cultural background of Asian-American students,…