THE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
University of Missouri – St. Louis
In Fall 2010, the offices of Residential Life & Housing and International Student & Scholar Services launched the International
House (iHouse) as a joint venture to strengthen and support the international student community at the University of MissouriSt. Louis. Each academic year, representatives select four outstanding internationally minded student leaders to serve in a
mentoring and program development role. The iHouse is a headquarters and living space for these four leaders, as well as a
welcome center for new international students.
The iHouse is located at 8026 Natural Bridge Road, across from Benton Hall and the main campus entrance and next to
Normandy United Methodist Church and Preschool. The 1960’s two story brick home features a renovated kitchen, living
room, dining room, office and half bath on the first floor. The second floor includes two single bedrooms and master bedroom
(double occupancy) that surround the full bathroom. Parking is available.
Each leader receives a housing scholarship (equivalent to a 50% subsidy of the monthly rent cost) provided by the Office of
Residential Life and Housing.
To learn more about the International House, visit our Facebook page or website (links below).
APPLICATION PROCESS
We welcome all students who are internationally-minded to apply to be international house leaders. The application includes
basic personal information, two written responses, two references, and a group interview. Please contact an iHouse advisor
for an application form. Applications are due April 8th by 5pm.
QUALIFICATIONS
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UMSL student with minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.0/4.0 GPA (graduate)
Ability to reside in the International House (co-ed living environment)
Possess demonstrated leadership skills (as reflected by past leadership experience)
Possess a positive and inclusive attitude that embraces UMSL philosophies, mission, and policies
POSITION DESCRIPTION
International student leaders reach out to welcome new international students to UMSL and promote intercultural interaction
between all UMSL students. Each student leader represents the international student population and links them to the
resources available on campus and in the community. The student leaders serve in a leadership and mentoring role to all
international students and to domestic students seeking to expand their cultural awareness. Responsibilities include planning
and publicizing programs, hosting meetings and events, and collaborating with the International House advisors and various
student groups. See below for a more detailed description of responsibilities.
ihouse@umsl.edu│www.umsl.edu/services/intelstu/internationalhouse│www.facebook.com/umsl.ihouse
DUTIES
As a group, the student leaders’ responsibilities include:
Student Development
 Plan, prepare, advertise, coordinate, and evaluate events in the iHouse including educational, social, and wellness
programs.
 Serve as a role model, mentor and resource to other international students
 Encourage other international students to join student organizations (international and domestic), participate in both on
and off campus activities related to their field of studies and interests, and to share and exchange international cultures
with the UMSL community
 Collaborate with student organizations in programming initiatives
 Assist in the acclimation of new students to the campus and city of St. Louis
Campus & Community Outreach
 Represent the iHouse at departmental, campus, and community events including open houses
 Work closely with the advisors, other house leaders and all relevant student organizations and university departments to
promote international student integration and interaction between American and international students
 Promote international understanding and cultural exchange on campus
 Communicate events, programs, activities, etc. to the university community (students, faculty, staff and alumni)
 Keep the applicable social media pages up-to-date
 Help the Office of International Student and Scholar Services and the Office of Residential Life and Housing to advertise
and promote the iHouse to the campus community
House Administration
 Oversee the daily activities of the iHouse
 Hold 5 hours of walk-in hours/week for students to utilize the common room space of the iHouse
 Hold and attend all regularly scheduled house meetings (usually weekly)
 Provide advisors of the group with monthly reports on activities and progress
Responsibilities may shift according to campus needs and student leaders’ interests and strengths.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions? Comments?
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Email the international house leaders: ihouse@umsl.edu
Find us on Facebook or visit our website
Contact an International House advisor
Rebecca Kehe, International Student & Scholar Services
314-516-6780 or keher@umsl.edu
ihouse@umsl.edu│www.umsl.edu/services/intelstu/internationalhouse│www.facebook.com/umsl.ihouse