Supporting International Students’ Academic Success Fall 2023

International students flying flags of a variety of countries with Herbie Husker.

September 22, 2017. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication.

UNL has over 1,500 international students from over 130 different countries who enrich our campus community in a variety of ways. They bring a unique set of circumstances and experiences that can influence how they learn in the classroom. How can instructors best utilize the strengths of international students and help them to be as successful in the classroom as possible? The International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) and the Center for Transformative Teaching (CTT) invite you to a series of workshops designed to help instructors best support the learning and academic success of international students. All presentations will be on Zoom.

Supporting International Students through Academic Advising

September 5, 2023 from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom

This workshop, presented by representatives from Graduate Studies and the undergraduate advising community, is designed to provide faculty and staff with the necessary insights, strategies, and best practices to better understand and support their international students through academic advising. The workshop will include a combination of presented information, practical examples, and interactive discussions. By the end, we hope you will gain a deeper understanding of the best practices and procedures for working with international students from the academic advising perspective.

Supporting International Students in the Classroom

October 3, 2023 from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom

This workshop, presented by instructional designers from the CTT, is designed to provide instructors with the necessary insights, strategies, and best practices to better understand and support their international students. The workshop will include a combination of presented information, practical examples, and interactive discussions. By the end, we hope you will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by international students in the classroom and how you can create an inclusive and empowering educational experience for all.