2010/11 - Bechtel International Center - Stanford University

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Students and their families were invited to a Welcome Reception where they were welcomed by John Pearson, Director of the Bechtel International Center. As always, all enjoyed the great food and live music by Souls of Blue. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Staff participated in sessions and workshops at NAFSA conferences and at the NAFSA National Conference. Brian Groves served as a member of NAFSA’s Task Force on the Real ID Act, and was a panel member of the J-1 Beginners workshop. Brian also began serving as the Region XII Scholar Ombuds person. Junko Pierry became a member of the NAFSA Trainer Corps and served as a Panel member for the F-1 Beginners Workshop at the national and regional conference. She also served on two NAFSA Sub-Committees; Travel Subcommittee and the Leadership Cultivation Subcommittee. Laleh Rongere presented at NAFSA Region XII Northern District, served as the J-1 Workshop Leader and presenter at NAFSA Regional and presented at BA-PIER meetings. Diane Murk presented at the Bay Area Lessons From Abroad Returnee Conference. John Pearson served as Chair of the the Awards Sub-Committee for the Association. Shalini Bhutani served on NAFSA’s Ethics Guidelines Task Force and took over as Chair Designate. During the winter of 2011 Bechtel I-Center, in cooperation with the Offi ce of the Controller, purchased and off ered a federal income tax software, CINTAX, for international students and scholars to use without cost. Over 2,000 students and scholars used this software, and we will continue to off er it in the future. We also brought to campus a representative of CINTAX who presented three tax workshops for international students and scholars. ENHANCED PROGRAM OFFERINGS Bechtel I-Center’s program off erings can be divided into three categories: a) programs facilitated by the Bechtel I-Center Staff Program Committee ; b) programs off ered by groups affi liated with Bechtel I-Center such as the Community Committee for International Students: and c) programs sponsored by student or campus organizations. All three categories fl ourished during 2010-2011. Further information can be found later in this report but we would note the following: Many of our programs and events were presented in conjunction with student groups on campus and were support by funding from the Riddle Family Foundation and the Billie Achilles Fund. Over 10,000 attended programs off ered at Bechtel I-Center during 2009-2010. the Bechtel International Center Presents Lunchtime Discussions FREE How Stanford is Shaping Your Future for Returning International Graduate Students Wednesday, October 13: Jeff Koseff Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Director of the Woods Institute for the Environment Long-term research projects include understanding the transport of mass and energy in estuarine systems such as San Francisco Bay, and understanding how the coral reef systems of the Red Sea and Hawaii and the kelp forest systems of California function. Wednesday, October 20: Lynn Hildeman Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Senior Fellow, Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford Prof. Hildemann specializes in the study of air pollutants. Her research interests include organic aerosols, indoor air pollutants, and source emissions characteristics. Current projects include the sources of indoor bioaerosols (molds and bacteria), measurement of near-proximity exposure to secondhand smoke, emissions from “green” construction adhesives, and characterization of thermodynamic properties for organic aerosols. Wednesday, October 27: Pamela Hinds Associate Professor of Management Science and Engineering Hinds studies the effect of technology on groups and the interplay between information technologies, information sharing, and human judgment. She is currently conducting research on the affect of remote and distributed work on employees’ shared understanding of work, the affect of intellectual property agreements on information sharing, and the limitations of expertise. Friday, November 10: Christian Wheeler Associate Professor of Marketing, Graduate School of Business Christian Wheeler’s research focuses on how consumers form evaluations and make decisions. His recent work has examined how individuals’ self-beliefs can alter the degree and means by which they are infl uenced by persuasive messages. Dr. Wheeler’s research suggests that individuals may be affected by subtle situational infl uences without their awareness or intention. Wednesday, November 17: Richard Saller Dean of the School of Humanities & Professor of European Studies Dean Saller’s research has concentrated on Roman social and economic history, in particular patronage relations, the family and the imperial economy. He uses literary, legal and epigraphic materials to investigate issues of social hierarchy, gender distinctions and economic production with the aid of current social science theory. All lunches are at the Faculty Club and are free to students. In order to sign up for these lunches please go to: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/icenter/events/lunch.fb http://www.stanford.edu/dept/icenter/events/lunch.fb and and enter enter your your name name and and the the lunch lunch you you would would like like to attend. attend. Come watch the Champions League final with the European Association! These These events events are are funded funded by by VPGE VPGE and and Bechtel Bechtel International International Center Center When: Saturday, May 28th 11:30am-2:30pm Where: Bechtel International Center Assembly Room This event is sponsored by the Bille Achilles Fund. Join EAS for a viewing of the game and yummy snacks! Wear your favorite team’s jersey! 13
These programs included: • Programs aimed at connecting international students and recent international alumni to assess the ways to maximize the student experience at Stanford. • Lunch discussion series between International Graduate Students and Faculty • • 53 programs funded by the Billie Achilles Fund 7 programs funded by the Riddle Family Foundation • Bus Trips to Ano Neuvo, Muir Woods and Monterey and Carmel • Programs for international undergraduates who remain on, or near, campus during winter break • Orientation Programs for New International Graduate and Undergraduate Students • “Fire on Fire”: an event co-sponsored by a number of international students organizations and offered during spring quarter • An International Evening of Dance and Music • Spouse Programs, which continued to grow in number and interest. During 2010- 2011 over 750 programs, some offered weekly, were provided to family members of international students and scholars • Continued excellence in the programs offered by the Community Committee for International Students • Bechtel I-Center participated in the April 2011 Haas Center workshop focused on Stanford students traveling abroad in the summer of 2011. COMMUNITY COMMITTEE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (CCIS) Once again the Stanford international community was fortunate to experience the dedication and services of this tremendous community volunteer organization. What follows is just a sampling of what they offered to international students, scholars and their family members. Loan Closet – approximately 250 students/spouses borrowed second-hand household items to use during their stay at Stanford. Spouse Education Fund – 27 grants (each up to $500 for a total of $10,630) made for educational purposes to spouses of Stanford international graduate students, post-docs and visiting scholars. Stanford Continuing Studies contributed class waivers for 11 of these grants. Hospitality – 91 students served. This program welcomes students to typical American lifestyle through events such as dinners, holidays, sight-seeing, sports events, etc. 14 Bechtel International Center Annual Report 2010/11 CCIS Desk – CCIS volunteers in the Bechtel I-Center foyer provide a friendly face and assistance to internationals on weekday afternoons. Potluck Dinners – well-attended Potluck/Music evening once per term at the Bechtel I-Center. English Classes – 300 students/spouses served by the 11 courses offered during the year by 21 volunteer teachers. Friday Coffee – Average of 60 spouses and family members served each week by 10 or more volunteers with activities for children and adults. Homestay – 40 students received 3-5-day stays with an American family before settling into their regular Stanford housing. Community Advisors – 550 new international graduate students welcomed to Stanford and provided with oneon-one information and orientation packets helpful to their new life in the U.S. and at Stanford. English-in-Action – 275 students and spouses served by matching them with a local volunteer for conversational English and friendship. Professional Liason – 8 international spouses were provided with a one-time meeting with a local professional in their field. CCIS also provides outreach and communication to 600- 700 community members via the CCIS newsletter – the Communique – each term. These community members are directly or indirectly supporters of the Bechtel International Center through their volunteerism and donations to CCIS programs. PROjECTS & GOALS FOR 2010/11 Immigration Related Goals • • • • • • Prepare for SEVIS 2.0: SEVIS 2.0 is scheduled to go live in November 2013. However in the next year there will need to be considerable outreach to, and training of, current students and scholars as well as departments. Data migration will also happen and data verification will need to be monitored. Prepare for USCIS Transformation and the move by this agency to a more on-line benefits application process Evaluate Summer Curricular Practical Training Develop policies and outreach focusing on shortterm student programs Develop monthly departmental meetings and regular use of the new departmental mailing list Produce an in-house manual of the processing of PR applications and advising
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