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Fall Quarter 2016 Newsletter Page 1
A Welcome Message from the Dean of OIEGI
Dear Community,
Bellevue College understands the value of
opening its doors in a time when we are
more connected to one another than ever
before. We have made a commitment to
building a student body from all corners
of the world, and cultivating a culture of
curiosity, critical thinking, and teamwork.
Through this formula, we believe we can best
prepare our students for the world they will
someday lead.
Our efforts have enrolled more than 1300
F1 International Students for Fall 2016-2017
from 72 countries, a 22% increase compared
to Fall 2015-2016. We have been working
hard to expand pathways for students to
study at BC, and beginning winter 2016
Bellevue College welcomed both students
and faculty members on a J1 Visa.
Our main objective over the next five years
is to increase the number of students to
more than 1,750, expand and increase study
abroad, and establish new partnerships to
open more opportunities for student, staff,
and faculty exchanges.
International Education and global experi-
ences are an imperative in the 21st century.
International boundaries are melting and
global connections are increasing the
need to develop global competencies – in
language skills, international experiences,
and cultural understanding.
We will continue to accommodate our
international students and exchange visitors
by investing in infrastructures and programs
that support student learning and develop-
ment.
Bellevue College is in process of building
the first phase of student learning and living
communities that will initially accommo-
date 375 students and exchange visitors
with plans for expansion. Bellevue College
is also in the exploratory phase addressing
to feasibility of starting a High (Achievers)
School Completion program for interna-
tional students.
As a leading educational institution in
the state of Washington, Bellevue College
supports an expanding range of opportuni-
ties to meet the needs of our students, staff,
and faculty. We are also exploring the possi-
bility of becoming an East-West Regional
center.
We are all looking forward to working for and
with you
Best Regards,
Jean D’Arc Campbell
Dean of International Education
and Global Initiatives
F A L L Q U A R T E R 2 0 1 6 N E W S L E T T E R V O L U M E 2 / I S S U E 4
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I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :Report from the OIE Director...........................2
Hosting Exchange Scholars ..............................3
Fall’16 Int’l Students Numbers ........................4
Updates About IBP Program ............................5
International Education Week .........................6
Global Leaders ..................................................7
New Int’l Students Orientation ........................8
When What
Nov. 14–18
International Education WeekVarious times and
locations
Nov. 17
Employment Pathways for Inter-national Students1:30–3:00pm
Location TBD
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT BELLEVUE COLLEGE
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Supporting International Students’ Success Together!
Reported by Kazumi Hada, Director of Inter-
national Education
I would like to (re)introduce the services
Office of International Education (OIE)
provides, and ways OIE can work more
closely with you to continue supporting
international students’ success at BC.
Did you know…
}} OIE served 1,306 international students
from 75 countries, and 1,242 were
enrolled in Spring 2016. (See below chart)
}} Per the BC Facts at a Glance, about 15%
of the degree-seeking students were
international.
}} Of those who were enrolled, 71% were in
the transfer programs, 14% were in the
prof/tech including BAA/BAS, and 15%
were in the English Language Institute
(ELI) programs.
}} Top 5 transfer majors were: 1) Business
Administration, 2) Exploratory, 3)
Computer Science, 4) Engineering, and 5)
Accounting.
}} Popular prof/tech programs were: 1)
Interior Design, 2) Information Systems;
3) Marketing; 4) Early Childhood Educa-
tion, and 5) Digital Media Arts.
}} Total of 68 international students trans-
ferred-out to other U.S. schools after
Spring 2016.
}} 79% transferred to a 4-year institution.
}} 44% earned a degree or a certificate from
BC.
}} 85% reported that their overall experi-
ences at BC was very satisfied/satisfied.
}} 88% indicated that they have met their
original goals at BC.
}} In the academic year 2015-16, inter-
national student headcounts grew on
average of 8% compared to the previous
year.
}} In addition to serving 1,171 international
students during the summer quarter, OIE
and ELI hosted 4 short-term custom-
ized programs helping 128 students and
chaperones. They are potential prospec-
tive students!
As the international student population
grows at BC, here are some practical tips for
faculty, staff, and administrators:
How can I reach Office of International Education (OIE)?
OIE’s main telephone number is 425-564-
3185, and we are open from 8:00am to
4:30pm daily. We are currently occupying 3
different locations on campus. By January
2017, most of us plan to move to the
B-building.
}} Front desk and international student
advising – House 6-A (near the baseball
field)
}} International admissions and recruitment
– N211
}} OIEGI administration (dean, directors,
and admin) – House 17
How do I know who are international students in my class?
Nearly all international students at BC are on
an F-1 (student) visa and hold an I-20 form
issued by OIE. If you have access to Secure
92 (or commonly known as HP), interna-
tional students’ Res (residence) codes are 2
or 3 and fee code is 35 (e.g., 2-35 or 3-35).
While most international students are fine
to be asked about their status, immigrants,
refugees, and undocumented students may
be more sensitive. If you are in doubt, please
contact OIE at 425-564-3185.
As an instructor, what are some basic F-1 rules I need to be aware of?
There are many rules F-1 students must
follow, and they can be confusing. OIE’s
Designated School Officials (DSOs) are
trained in F-1 regulations and are ready to
help students, faculty, and staff.
A few most commonly known rules for F-1
students are to complete at least 12 credits
every quarter, make a normal progress
towards completing the course of study, and
not to work on and off-campus without a
DSO’s permission. There are exceptions to
these rules, so please refer them to OIE.
What happens to the visa status when students get an “F” grade?
Answers to this question are complex and
situational, so please refer all cases to OIE.
However, in most cases, an “F” grade alone
Kazumi HadaDirector of International Education
Progress in the OIEGI
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4 5
Fall 2015*
Winter 2016*
Spring 2016*
Summer 2016*
To 4-year institution 79 35 32 68
Earned a degree or certificate from BC 64 20 13 54
Overall Experience at BC 51% 31% 22% 44%
(Satisfied/Very Satisfied) 82% 86% 69% 85%
Achieved Initial Goal 90% 74% 81% 88%
Fall Quarter 2016 Newsletter Page 3
Progress in the OIEGI
would not make an international student out
of status. Getting a “W” or a “HW” could have
more severe consequences. For example, if
this causes the student to be below 12 credits
without OIE’s prior permission, this student
could be out of status even if his/her GPA is
4.00.
OIE’s role is to help students make an
informed decision when they face a situation
like this. Getting an F grade would negatively
impact their GPA, but it may save their F-1
status. On the other hand, getting a “W” may
save their GPA but would put them out-of-
status. OIE advisors will always look for all
other possible options to help the students
while carefully following the regulations and
institutional policies.
What can I do to help international students succeed in my class?
}} Set clear expectations of the course in a
syllabus.
}} Use handouts, visual aids, or write things
down on the white board.
}} Provide an example of what you consider
as an “A” grade work and explain why.
}} Encourage students to utilize your office
hours.
}} Help form a study group.
}} In spring 2016, 89% of BC’s international
students were from Asian countries.
Common American higher education
learning exercises involve heavy reading,
critical thinking, group discussion, small
group project, presentation and writing
papers, which are challenging to many
international students because their
school experiences in their home country
are different. Students may struggle for a
while, but they are intelligent and highly
motivated. They need time and under-
standing to get used to the new learning
environments.
If you have any questions or would like us to
come to your staff meeting, please contact
me at 425-564-4068 or via e-mail at kazumi.
[email protected] I look forward to
working closely with you this year!
Interested in Hosting or Sponsoring an Exchange Professor, Scholar, or Specialist?
If your department/division
is interested in hosting or
sponsoring an exchange
professor, scholar, or
specialist, please feel free
to contact us. We’d love to
meet with you and provide
more information and assist
your department/division
with the process to host a
J-1 exchange visitor. Our
contact information are:
ischolars@bellevuecollege.
edu or call one of us:
Diem O’RourkeImmigration
Compliance and Data Specialist
(425) 564-3052
Jean D’Arc CampbellDean of International Education and Global
Initiatives(425) 564-3160
Kazumi HadaDirector of Student
Services and Operations
(425) 564-4068
The OIEGI works with three companies to provide housing services for our international students. If you are interested in becoming a host family, contact these companies.
❱ Intercultural Homestays & Services, Inc.Contact: Ms. Eileen Beaupre Tel: 206-367-5332Fax: [email protected]
❱ USA International, Inc. Contact: Ms. Emi Khosraw Tel: 425-483-5974 Fax: [email protected]
❱ American Homestay NetworkContact: Ms. Michelle Harden Tel: 425-285-4466 Fax: [email protected]
Interested In Becoming a Host Family?
Page 4 Bellevue College Office of International Education and Global Initiatives
this Fall Quarter 2016...❱Enrolled Students: 352 new + 884 returning
= 1,236 total❱Not Enrolled Students (i.e., taking a quarter off): 64❱Total Number of Students OIEGI Serves: 1,300
NUMBERS OF ENROLLING STUDENTS:
As of 5th day of the quarter FALL 2016 FALL 2015 Difference %
Academic Credit 841 745 96 13%
Bridge 42 37 5 14%
International Business Professions (Current Group) 64 65 -1 -2%
International Business Professions (New Group) 39 37 2 5%
University Preparation 250 294 -44 -15%
TOTAL ENROLLED STUDENTS 1,236 1,178 58 5%
On Vacation (not enrolled) 29 31 -2 -6%
On RCL (not enrolled) 9 3 6 200%
On OPT (not enrolled) 26 20 6 30%
TOTAL ENROLLED STUDENTS 1,300 1,232 68 6%
Did You Know this Fall Quarter 2016…
Reported by Perri Schodorf, Assistant Director
of International Admissions and Outreach
We welcomed 322 new international
students from 33 countries joining the
Bellevue community this Fall’16. The inter-
national student enrollment number this
Fall quarter 2016 once again increases 5.12
percent comparing to the Fall quarter last
year.
Reported by Diem O’Rourke, J-1 Immigra-
tion Compliance and Pre-Arrival Services
Specialist
The breakdown international students
enrollment and being served by groups (e.g.,
College Credit programs, English Language
Institute or University Preparation program,
and International Business Professions
program), are follows:
Fall Quarter 2016 Newsletter Page 5
Some Updates About the IBP Program
Reported by Deron Dahlke, Assistant Director
of IBP Program and Jill Burrus, International
Student Advisor
The International Business Professions
(IBP) Program is a one year (four quarters)
program of study for adult, non-native
English speaking students interested in
upgrading their skills in international
business and English. The curriculum
consists of a combination of English,
business, and academic (college level)
classes. The final quarter consists of a
220-hour observational, unpaid internship
and one on-campus class. Groups come to
BC Spring and Fall Quarters.
IBP Group 53 (started the program in Fall
Quarter 2015) had 30 students success-
fully complete the program. IBP 53 was a
wonderful group and we wish them all the
best.
IBP Group 53 (started the program in Fall Quarter 2015) had 30 students successfully complete the program. IBP 53 was a wonderful group and we wish them all the best.
IBP Group 55 successfully arrived on September 11 and 12, and they are comprised of 39 students from Japan, China, and Taiwan. This fall the group will work hard to improve their written and oral business communication skills. This group is excited to be part of the BC community!
IBP Group 54 (started the program in Spring Quarter 2016) is a large group with 64 students from China and Japan. Over 95% of the students in this group achieved college-level English ability and are taking full-time college classes plus their IBP class this fall. The IBP class focuses on researching and applying for winter quarter observational internships.
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Some Updates With OIE Student Success Team
International Education
Week, Nov. 14–18
Coming up the week of November 14th to
18th, Bellevue College joins institutions
across the country in celebrating Interna-
tional Education Week. Sponsored by the
U.S. Departments of State and Education,
IEW was established to “promote programs
to prepare Americans for a global environ-
ment and attract future leaders from abroad
to study, learn, and exchange experiences in
the U.S.” Campus events are free and open
to students, faculty, staff and the Bellevue
Community. Some events to look forward
to are a campus international parade, an
art contest, a global themed reading and
discussion activity, several different cultural
workshops and presentations and an inter-
national themed harvest dinner. If you’d like
to contribute to the planning or preparation
of the international education week, please
contact Brad Huggins, who invites you to be
part of this exciting project.
It’s Coming!
Join us for an entire week of International Education-focused activities, discussions and fun.u November 14th Kick-off: Global Paradeu November 18th Finale: Global Harvest Dinner
Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity; creed; color; national origin; sex; marital status; sexual orientation; age; religion; genetic information; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; gender identity or veteran status in educational programs and activities which it operates... Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/.
To learn more, contribute to the week’s events or help with planning, contact Brad Huggins at [email protected] or call 425-564-3073
Fall Quarter 2016 Newsletter Page 7
Some Updates With OIE Student Success Team, Cont’d
OIE Global Leaders Program
Reported by Brad Huggins, Assistant Director
of International Student Success.
The Bellevue College Global Leaders
Program gives ten students from different
countries the opportunity to learn about
leadership and take part in planning and
leading activities that support and influence
their own international student commu-
nity. The Global Leaders were training on
the topics of leadership, peer mentoring and
event planning, amongst other things. Below
is a picture of Global Leaders in one of their
training sessions in July 2016.
Global Leaders in day one of training
Welcome the new Global Leaders team for 2016-2017
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Some Updates With OIE Student Success Team, Cont’d
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Fall Quarter International Student Orientations brought 149 new college-level students and 95 new ESL students to our community. These new students have come from 30 countries for Fall’16: Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo (Kinshasa), Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Macau, Malaysia, Nepal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
The orientation, which covers a variety of important information from Student Visa Policies to Personal Safety, had a surprise guest when Brutus the BC mascot showed up to say hello and pose with students for pictures.
The International Student Fall Quarter Meet & Greet and the Summer Beach Party were both fun events that are designed to help new students integrate into the community, meet new friends and learn about American Culture.
The Beach Party brought out more than 100 students to Golden Gardens park.
60 students came to the Meet & Greet to participate in ‘speed friending’, play games and get to know other students and OIE staff.
New Fall 2016 International Student Orientations