International Students and Scholars
Annual Report
2012-2013
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Achievements
The University of Arkansas enrolled an all-time record of 1277 international students in
the spring 2013 semester. The countries sending the largest number of students were
China, India, Panama, Bolivia, and Korea. The number of international scholars coming
to the University of Arkansas increased to 322 which is the highest number of scholars.
Of the 322 scholars, 41 scholars had teaching duties while 243 were primarily conducting
research, 18 had administrative or supporting roles and 20 came as student interns.
China, India, Brazil, Korea and France sent the largest number of scholars to the
University of Arkansas.
Officers and volunteers for the U.A. International Students Organization led by Danilo
Tchoupe organized and implemented the first nationwide gathering of international
student organization officers to form the Association of International Student
Organizations in March 2013. In attendance were 77 student leaders, 8 advisors from 37
institutions and 20 states. Responses from attendees were overwhelmingly positive with
forward momentum to continue efforts to create a national association.
Through advocacy efforts of ISS and Richard Hudson, Rep. Greg Leding sponsored a bill
that amended current Arkansas law to assist dependents of international students and
employees extend their Arkansas drivers licenses.
Michael Freeman was selected to chair the J-1 Intermediate Advising Workshop
curriculum development team for NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
Namiko Bagirimvano, Coordinator for Visiting Student Programs, assisted sponsored
visiting students in fully meeting the requirements of their scholarships by mentoring
each student. Students were required to engage in a variety of cultural experiences,
community service opportunities, and internships. One of the visiting students was
recognized nationally for the quality of her cultural passport.
Cynthia Smith and her International Education Week (IEW) staff were recognized for
their creativity and enthusiasm by being the featured picture on the banner of the U.S.
State Department’s IEW Facebook site.
Efficiencies
o To aid in the institution’s compliance with the state TB requirements for
nonimmigrant students, ISS worked with the staff of Pat Walker Health Center to
develop a process to link attendance in the Immigration Basics sessions with a
subsequent TB testing/MMR vaccination at the Health Center and completing
non-resident tax forms with the Non-resident Tax Compliance Coordinator.
o UIT services created an online registration program for International Culture
Team events. Student presenters from the team were able to have immediate
access (24/7) to register for cultural events, service opportunities, and
performances. This program also populates an online database eliminating double
data entry and facilitating data collection.
o iew.uark.edu website was created as the link to view and promote events
happening during International Education Week.
New Programs:
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o The Friendship Family program was expanded this year to include a parallel
program called Campus Cousins. Friendship Family hosts are off campus,
community related and Campus Cousins hosts are undergraduate and graduate
students. Both programs now fall under iFriend (short for International Friend
Program).
o ICT team members collaborated with Study Abroad alumni and 25 Fulbright
Perspectives classes as a pilot program to enrich the Fulbright Perspectives
session focused around study abroad and diversity. Each session included a brief
cultural presentation by the ICT team, experiences studying at the UA as an
international students, ways to best interact with a diverse group of students at the
UA, cultural activities on campus, and the UA study abroad experience: countries
that they could go to, how to pay for it, and next steps.
Retention
o Fall 2012, 309 international students attended international student orientation
with 157 attending in the spring 2013 and 21 for summer 2013. The orientation
program selected and trained 29 Cross Cultural Mentors and 8 Orientation
Ambassadors for fall 2012 and 18 Cross Cultural Mentors with 9 Orientation
Ambassadors spring 2013.
o Matthew Sokoloski arranged arrival housing at the Candlewood Inn and Suites to
for students before the start of each semester.
o Conversation Club had 95 students participating for the fall semester with 48
native English speaking volunteer coaches and 156 students with 55 leaders in the
spring semester.
o Educational Field Trips continue to be very popular with 152 students joining the
office for three trips. The venues were Little Rock to visit important sites
regarding civil rights history, Eureka Springs to observe past and present Ozark
culture, and Tahlequah to experience Native American history and culture.
o Global Greeks attracted 22 international students and 23 Greek letter organization
students to the program for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Compliance
o Fall 2012, 324 international students attended immigration basics with 169
attending in the spring 2013.
o For the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, international students and
scholars scheduled a total of 1459 appointments with compliance advisors
compared to 1858 in the previous year. This figure does not reflect students or
scholars who were seen on a walk-in basis, or requests processed without an
appointment.
o The University of Arkansas filed 39 certified H-1 Labor Condition Applications,
6 Labor Certification applications for permanent employees, and 9 I-140 petitions
for permanent residents over the past year including three successful Outstanding
Researcher petitions.
o Audra Johnston working with tech support from the University IT Services and
Indiana University, successfully moved iConnect, the University of Arkansas’
version of Sunapsis, into the test environment.
o In November the Chancellor hosted a reception honoring international scholars
(researchers, faculty, and staff) at his residence. Approximately 100 people were
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in attendance. The Chancellor and Todd Shields addressed the scholars, and two
scholars, Ricardo Engelbert and Helen Jarvie were highlighted for their scholarly
achievements and community involvement.
International Culture Team:
o The International Culture Team (ICT) experienced an increase in the number of
presenters from 205 last year to 273, representing 45 different countries. 74 new
students completed the ICT New Member Training. Through 61 events, ICT
members presented 570 times reaching 7,284 participants.
o ICT monthly meetings reach record highs of over 300 people at each semester
opening meeting which required a move of locations from Holcombe Hall to
Walker Hall, a larger space. The 35 ICT Core Members significantly assisted in
handling the growth of ICT meetings.
o A game night and dinner out; salsa dancing at Scarpinos; and yogurt at TCBY
socials promoted team bonding over the school year .
o Holcomb Elementary PTA, Leverett PTA, Root PTA, continued to provide
financial support for ICT member scholarships. Altrusa International provided
financial support for our Dominican Republic Immersion.
iFriend Program
o Friendship Family
 142 international students were matched to 101 families from the NWA
region for friendships in the Friendship Family Program
 Over 80 % of matches for the Spring semester continued to meet
throughout the semester.
o Campus Cousins
 29 international students were matched with 27 domestic students as host
for a campus friendship in our new Campus Cousin program which began
in the fall 2012.
 Over 56% of Campus Cousins matched for the Spring met throughout the
semester.
o iFriend facilitated 12 events during the 2012-2013 Fall and Spring semesters with
a total of 959 participants consisting of international students, domestic students,
local families and individuals
 Events included: iFriend Fall and Spring Matching Receptions, Lake Fort
Smith Picnic, Bowling Night, Ice Skating, iFriend Finale at the HPER,
Thanksgiving in an American Home (placed 68 students in 26 homes;
approximately 50% UA, 50% SILC), Undergraduate Dinner in an
American Home and Graduate Dinner in an American Home during Fall
Orientations and Lunch in an American Home during the Spring
orientation, Campus Cousin Coffee Focus groups, Pre FNL Campus
Cousin party.
o iFriend and retention programs such as Friendship Family, Campus Cousins and
Global Greeks received national attention as a meaningful way to connect
international students with Americans.
 Article in Inside Higher Ed “Strangers in a Strange Land” by Elizabeth
Redden, Mar 4, 2013.
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Requests for information from other institutions including Purdue
University, University of Connecticut, University of Pittsburgh, University
of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Collaborative Programs
o The International Culture Team, the Center for Multicultural and Diversity
Education and Altrusa International, partnered to sponsor this year’s cultural
immersion, a Dominican Republic Independence Day experience on March 30,
2013. The Dominican Immersion engaged over 200 participants and 70
volunteers in the Student Union. Highlights were a photo display, street vendors
selling cell phone chargers, flowers, and water, a Colmado - the traditional local
mini market located in the center of each neighborhood where participants played
dominoes, ate empanadas and danced merengue, a traditional Dominican lunch
including “Dominican TV” and ending with traditional dances, with a surprise
Carnival style parade.
o International Education Week, November 12-16, 2012, was filled with many
events highlighting the influence of international education on the campus.
Governor Beebe’s proclamation of International Education Week in the state;
International Bazaar sponsored by the International Students Organization;
Second Annual International Dress Day; Ringing of the Tollert Celebration Bell
at the Alumni House; Study Abroad Photo Contest; seminar by the Graduate
School and ICT for Graduate Assistants with teaching responsibilities entitled
“Understanding Students’ Diverse Educational Experiences”; International faculty
and staff reception at Chancellor Gearhart’s home; an essay contest with the
winning essay published in The Traveler; Panel Discussion: “Thinking Beyond
Graduation: Take a Year to Teach Abroad", Study Abroad Pre-Departure
Orientation Meeting, Tertulia Spanish Language Conversation, Coffee & Karaoke
from Around the World! by Spring International Language Center, Korean
Language Class by Say, “Kimchi!!”, American Thanksgiving by Sponsored by
Christ on Campus; Thanksgiving in an American Home sponsored by the iFriend
program; Music from Elsewhere by KXUA UA Student Radio 88.3 FM ; Walton
College Study Abroad Fair Sponsored by International Business Club; Islamic
Awareness Day sponsored by the Muslim Student Association and ASG;
Ecological Conservation Summer Program in Scotland by Emily Edwards and
Doug Wolf; ASG International Meet and Greet sponsored by the Associated
Student Government (new event); Cultural Heritage in the Law sponsored by the
Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA); Global
Discussion: "The Cost of Education “sponsored by the International Students
Organization; Saudi Arabian Open House Exhibition sponsored by the Saudi
Student Club; IEW Flash Mob sponsored by the International Students
Organization; Stammtisch German Language Conversation sponsored by the
Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Taste of Africa
sponsored by the African Student Association; and Diwali Festival sponsored by
the Friends of India.
o Michael Freeman and Matt Sokoloski supported the recruitment efforts of
International Recruitment and Admissions to host 2 Transfer Campus Day
activities. Massiel Rodriguez represented the University of Arkansas with a visit
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to prospective students in the Dominican Republic. Cynthia Smith accompanied
Gloria Flores with a visit to a partnering institution in Puerto Rico.
o International Students and Scholars collaborated with Human Resources to
sponsor a seminar regarding tax preparation for non-immigrant students and
scholars.
o Mullins Library Special Collections and ISS collaborated on a program honoring
Marie Lavallard’s contributions to the Foundation for International Exchange of
Students. Along with this recognition, the reception acknowledged the F.I.E.S.
scholars for the past year with a certificate and a copy of each scholar’s end of
year report.
o The Walton Arts Center collaborative program linked the performing arts with
learning about the U.S. through the performance of “Memphis”. The Walton Arts
Center arranged a time for the participating students to visit with some of the cast
to talk about their performance.
Staff presentations and training events:
o NAFSA: Association of International Educators
 NAFSA Region III 2012 Conference in Puerto Rico
 “Creating an Intentional, Interdepartmental International Living
Learning Community” Michael Freeman
 “Views from Two Sides of The Fulbright International Education
Administrator (IES) Program: The Host Institution and the
Fulbright Grantee” Michael Freeman
 “Comparing Campuses with International Education Week”
Cynthia Smtih
 “Got a Port?” focus on bringing international and American
students together. Massiel Rodriguez
 Cynthia Smith and Karen Beitle presented with the Study Abroad office
staff “Working Across the Aisle” at NAFSA State Meeting emphasizing
how ISS and Study Abroad offices can collaborate.
 Audra Johnston presented at a poster session on use of technology in
international education at the annual NAFSA conference in St. Louis,
Missouri
o University of Arkansas
 Mike Waldie served as a guest speaker for Professor Elizabeth Young’s
immigration law classes.
 Mike Waldie, Namiko Bagirimvano, and Jessica Luhn presented the “In
Their Shoes” workshop several times over the course of the year,
including a session at the Diversity Leadership Institute.
 “What’s Behind my Flag” presentation to counselor’s in training and our
local rape crisis center. This presentation focused on deeper cultural
issues that they may have with the clients that they serve of different
ethnic backgrounds.
 iFriend Family training: Karen Beitle
 International Cultural Team training: Cynthia Smith, Massiel Rodriguez,
Hannah Howard, Mengjiao Liao, Namiko Bargarimvano, Mohamed
Boudhoum
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Bafa Bafa: Michael Freeman and Nami Ochi – Cross-cultural
communication course
Mike Waldie and Jessica Luhn made basic immigration presentations to
faculty and students in the Graduate School of Business, Teaching
Assistant supervisors, and the Art Department.
Awards and Honors
o Holcombe Hall won the following awards for the 2012-2013 year:
 Program of the Year for International Night Market by RIC 2012-2013
Changes
Staffing: Casey Shreve, Friendship Family Coordinator, left the University of Arkansas
in September, 2012. Karen Beitle was hired mid-fall to lead the iFriend Program.
Matthew Sokoloski, Assistant Director for Retention Programs left the University of
Arkansas in January 2013 to take an Assistant Professor position at Faulkner University
in Alabama. Mike Waldie, Foreign Student Adviser, left ISS for an advising position in
the Walton College of Business in February 2013. Jeanette Hill, Administrative
Specialist III moved out of state at the end of April 2013. Heather Beliles,
Administrative Specialist II, left the University of Arkansas May 31, 2013. Through a
national search, Namiko Bagirimvano was selected as the Assistant Director for
Retention Program with a start date of June 17, 2013 which created a vacancy in the
Visiting Student Program Coordinator position. Outreach programs added a new Work
Study position to assist with iFriend applications and event recording, as well as,
International Culture Team office tasks. Such vacancies in key positions of the
department had a huge impact on the ability of the staff to move forward with initiatives
from the strategic planning process and office goals set at the beginning of the year.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security began the process of I-94 Automation.
Progress and accomplishments related to goals
ISS Goal No. 1: Retention - Increase the matriculation, retention and graduation rate of
international students.
o Implement a system of early identification of cohort students. Matthew
Sokoloski developed a facebook page for cohort students, conducted a leadership
development program during orientation for cohort students, and had cohort
students together in the same small group to encourage group identity.
o Develop a method of tracking cohort student enrollment, involvement in ISS
programs, and academic and social adjustments. Matthew Sokoloski tracked
cohort students through registration and personal conferences to see how the
students were adjusting to the University of Arkansas educational system.
o Investigate demographics, success indicators and risk factors related to
cohorts' continued enrollment or early departure Matthew Sokoloski made a
presentation to ISS and International Admissions and Recruitment regarding the
findings he made through his focus group assessments.
ISS Goal No. 2: Compliance - Enhance quality of international student experience by
providing high-quality immigration advising and preventing all but willful status violations.
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Ensure that institutional records accurately reflect status information for all
non-immigrant students and are timely transmitted to the Department of
Homeland Security. Jeanette Hill’s responsibilities were shifted from office
management to support services for compliance. Through this move, the
timeliness and accuracy of reporting to Homeland Security improved.
o Develop strategies for increasing constituent access to information/services
and enhancing communication with constituents. Jessica Luhn began offering
chat services in the morning increasing the popular program to 3 hours a day on
on-line advising.
o Implement and assess web-based pre-departure program for newly admitted
international students. Put on hold due to loss of advising staff.
o Develop and implement early intervention process for students not enrolled
for upcoming semester. Put on hold due to loss of advising staff.
ISS Goal No. 3: Outreach - Strengthen cross-cultural training for the campus and
community.
o Increase cross-cultural training through strengthened collaborations with the
campus and community. In collaboration with Study Abroad staff, ICT worked
with the Fulbright College to incorporate cross-cultural learning and study abroad
promotion to 25 first year seminar classes.
o Strengthen cross-cultural leadership in Friendship Family and International
Culture Team programs. ICT’s Core Member leadership opportunity attracted
35 leaders, although no core leader stepped up to the Core Leadership Team.
iFriend had several students provide leadership with the implementation of
programs.
o Refine Friendship Family and International Culture Team new member
training. To meet the demand of students wanting to participate in the iFriend
and ICT programs, the Outreach program offered more training sessions and
sessions scheduled later into the semester. Karen Beitle refined the Prize training
information and two additional staff members were trained to lead ICT new
member sessions.
ISS Goal No. 4: Resource and Program Development - Increase the resource base that
supports the mission and goals of International Students and Scholars.
o Enhance the experience for semester and year visiting students from partner
institutions in order to increase this population of students at the University
of Arkansas. Namiko Bagirimvano mentored several visiting students to win
national awards for their reflections on experiences at the University of Arkansas.
o Collaborate with the Office of Graduate and International Admissions and
Recruitment to increase the participation of 2-year schools in the transfer
initiative. Matthew Sokoloski and Michael Freeman supported International
Admissions and Recruitment in their Transfer Day in the fall and spring
semesters.
o Individualize staff development opportunities.
 Cynthia Smith, Massiel Rodriguez, and Michael Freeman – Regional
NAFSA conference
 Audra Johnston and Mike Waldie – Sunapsis user conference
 Jessica Luhn – F-1 advising for beginners
Cynthia Smith, Massiel Rodriguez, Cynthia Smith, Karen Beitle – State
NAFSA conference
 Matthew Sokoloski – NODA National Conference
Enhance the visibility and effectiveness of the Holcombe International
Living/Learning Community. Michael Freeman met with program directors for
International Relations and Area Studies to explore the possibilities to collaborate.
International Relations proposed a learning community for Holcombe to be
implemented fall 2013.
Increase the number of funding sources to support ISS programs and
services. Michael Freeman provided support to the Dean of Graduate School and
International Education in the form of data of full-paying international students
enrolled at the University of Arkansas.
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Assessment
International Culture Team: Variety of Assessments – surveys, focus groups, peer reviews,
reflective essays.
In the annual survey to ICT active memberso 94.7% stated that ICT has helped improve their presentation skills
o 91.3% stated that ICT has helped enhance their knowledge of their own culture
o 100% stated that ICT has enhanced their team building skills
o 100% stated that ICT has improved their volunteerism/community service
o 91.3% stated that ICT has helped them improve their organizational and
preparation skills
Areas that were noted that we need to help students grow more in are:
o Helping them become more flexible and adaptable as a presenter
o Helping them with organizational and preparation skills
Comments from ICT participants:
o Helped improve communication, confidence and social skills
o Understand more cultures and even my own culture
o Make friends from around the world
o Realize that at the end of the day, we are all people, and we all bleed red, no matter
the differences between us.
o Become more involved and knowledgeable in world politics and cultures
o ICT really helps me to understand that people live in different life styles and cultures.
There is no good or bad culture. There are only different cultures.
o Build time management and presentation skills.
When asked what their favorite event was, the most common answers were: the ICT
Kick Off; working with schools; and the Dominican Immersion.
Suggestions from students:
 Make grad students feel like ICT is for them
 More events about countries in Africa
 More social events
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More advanced planning for events
Involve more Americans
More team promotion
More training opportunities
Improve the array of activities
More partnerships with other student groups
Less group emails over the same events and more direct contact with different
students each time.
Friendship Family Program: 40 Students participated in survey (points below relate to the
students responses)
 93.8% strongly agree or agree that participation in the Friendship Family Program
(FFP) has helped them to value their own personal heritage.
 97.1% strongly agree or agree that participation in the FFP has helped them be
open to change.
 91.2% strongly agree or agree that the program has helped them develop
tolerance to those not from their own culture.
 92.2% strongly agree or agree that the program has helped them develop
relationships and network in the community.
 97.1% strongly agree or agree that the program has helped them be able to discuss
cultural differences and issues with their Friendship Families.
 85.3% strongly agree or agree that they are able to deal with conflict with their
FF if problems arise.
 94.1% strongly agree or agree that participation in the FFP has enabled them to be
willing to listen to and accept differing points of view and to treat others with
respect.
 91.2% strongly agree or agree that they are more confident communicating
verbally in a wide range of situations.
 97.1% strongly agree or agree that they are more familiar with U.S. social
practices.
 97.1% strongly agree or agree that they are more familiar with U.S. cultural
traditions, holidays, etc…
 91.2% answered YES that participation in the Friendship Family Program has
improved their academic experience at the U of A.
Phrases to describe the Friendship Family Program from the students perspective
 Good for integrating people from different cultures
 The program is as good as the people involved in it - which in this particular case
is awesome. :)
 I have found my American parents! It is wonderful!
 Very great activities for foreigners who come to the US.
 It was helpful to improve my English skills.
 Great medium for social and cultural networking.
 It’s a great way to understand the US culture and bridge the GAP.
 Open mind.
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It is a window into real American culture
It was an amazing program that has taught me cultural differences and to accept
them!
A great opportunity to explore NWA.
With this feedback, plans are being made to create a mid-year evaluation so that program updates
and changes can be made in the middle of the academic year.
27 Host families participated in survey (points below relate to the hosts responses)
 92.3% strongly agree or agree that participation in the Friendship Family Program
(FFP) helped them to value their own personal heritage.
 96.4% strongly agree or agree that participation in the FFP helped them to be
open to change.
 96.4% strongly agree or agree that participation in the FFP helped them to
develop tolerance for others not from their own culture.
 100% strongly agree or agree that they were able to discuss differences and
issues with their Friendship Family student.
 96.4% strongly agree or agree that they were able to deal with conflict if a
problem arose.
 96.4% strongly agree or agree that participation in the FFP helped them to be
willing to listen and accept differing points of view and their ability to treat
others with respect has improved.
Words used to describe the Friendship Family Program from the hosts perspective
 Opening your heart to the world
 Valuable experience for our children
 Lots of fun engaging activities to celebrate world cultures
 Eye opening experience
 Enriching & fun experience! A wonderful opportunity to serve internationals &
personally grow
 A great opportunity and blessing for both sides of the friendship!
 Enlightening, enriching, fun, important, fabulous, wonderful, enjoyable, unique,
valuable, great, awesome, surprising,
Suggestions for improvement included:
 Scheduling on weekends so that hosts have time to arrive after family obligations.
 Planning more free activities at local parks.
 Creating a lending closet for household items for students who are here for just a
semester or year.
 Creating a digital recipe exchange
 Making sure students are serious about joining the program.
 Providing the with survey feedback from the students.
8 Campus Cousin Hosts participated in survey (points below relate to the hosts responses)
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100% strongly agree or agree that participation in the Friendship Family Program
(FFP) helped them to value their own personal heritage.
100% strongly agree or agree that participation in the FFP helped them to be open
to change.
100% strongly agree or agree that participation in the FFP helped them to develop
tolerance for others not from their own culture.
100% strongly agree or agree that they were able to discuss differences and
issues with their Friendship Family student.
100% strongly agree or agree that they were able to deal with conflict if a
problem arose.
100% strongly agree or agree that participation in the FFP helped them to be
willing to listen and accept differing points of view and their ability to treat
others with respect has improved.
Words used to describe the Campus Cousin Program from the hosts perspective
 Good way for both domestic and international students to expand their horizons and
grasp a better understanding of different cultures
 Convenient, fantastic, eye opening,
Suggestions for improvement included:
 Scheduling on weekends so that hosts have time to arrive after family obligations.
 Planning more free activities at local parks.
 Creating a lending closet for household items for students who are here for just a
semester or year.
 Creating a digital recipe exchange.
 Making sure students are serious about joining the program.
 Providing the students with survey feedback from the students.
Campus Cousin Program - Students: 5 Students participated in survey (points below relate to
the students responses)
 80% strongly agree or agree that participation in the Friendship Family Program
(FFP) has helped them to value their own personal heritage.
 80% strongly agree or agree that participation in the FFP has helped them be open
to change.
 80% strongly agree or agree that the program has helped them develop tolerance
to those not from their own culture.
 80% strongly agree or agree that the program has helped them develop
relationships and network in the community.
 80% strongly agree or agree that the program has helped them be able to discuss
cultural differences and issues with their Friendship Families.
 80% strongly agree or agree that they are able to deal with conflict with their FF
if problems arise.
 80% strongly agree or agree that participation in the FFP has enabled them to be
willing to listen to and accept differing points of view and to treat others with
respect.
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80% strongly agree or agree that they are more confident communicating
verbally in a wide range of situations.
80% strongly agree or agree that they are more familiar with U.S. social
practices.
80% strongly agree or agree that they are more familiar with U.S. cultural
traditions, holidays, etc…
80% answered YES that participation in the Friendship Family Program has
improved their academic experience at the U of A.
Performance Measures:
Compliance
 Number of willful compared with unintentional violations of status:
o For the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, there were 21 terminations of
international student records in SEVIS for willful violations of status, as follows:
Unauthorized Employment, 1; Unauthorized Drop Below Full Course, 4; Failure
to Enroll, 14; Otherwise Failing to Maintain Status, 2. 21 terminations over the
course of the year represents approximately 1.6 percent of the University of
Arkansas’ international student population.
Retention
Measure
1 Year Retention Rate
6 Year Graduate Rate
Cohort numbers
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Fall 03
88
57
42
Fall 04
87
64
33
Fall 05
90
79
29
Fall 06
81
74
54
Fall 07
76
38
Fall 08 Fall 09 Fall 10 Fall 11 Fall 212
97
92
81.4
94.5
38
48
43
55
Achievements of students and alumni or former students
Provide a listing of awards your department has given to faculty, staff, and students this fiscal
year. Include the name of the award, its purpose, and the recipient during this year. Note
whether the award recipient is faculty, staff, student, organization, or program.
Name of Award or
Recognition
Purpose
AY2010 Recipeint(s)
Winny Harjanto
Outstanding New ICT
Member Award
Jose Ricardo
Outstanding ICT
Member Award
Recognize the
outstanding new
member in ICT
Recognize the
outstanding member in
ICT
Felix Poleo
Type of
Recipient
(faculty, staff,
student,
organization,
program)
Student
Ai Xi
Student
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ICT Spirit Award
ICT Scholarship
Outstanding CrossCultural Mentor
Recognize the member
of ICT who embodies
the spirit of ICT
Recognize ICT
members who have
contributed above and
beyond expectations.
Lavallard Scholar
The mentor who is
recognized by fellow
mentors as going above
and beyond
expectations.
Scholarship program
FIES Scholars
Scholarship Program
OMNI Scholar
Scholarship Program
Danilo Tchoupe
Student
Ndeye Dione
Chantal Soobhanath
Ngoc Phan
Wei Du
Emna Ghariani
Rahma Ali
Koura Sall
Natasa Buha
Jorge Zou Situ
Yin Cai
Mohamed Boudhoum
Steve Sharp
Students
Rebie Kengne
Wegoum
Xi Ai
Qusay Alfaori
Umanga Bastola
Othman Boudhoum
Toni Jankovski
Thao Le
Mengjiao Liao
Martin Mugisha
Han Xien Oon
Sarad Panta
Denis Rugira
Michael Samour
Shantae Wilson
Denis Rugira
Mengjiao Liao
Student
Student
Students
Students