The university has over 1,500 international students from over 130 different countries who enrich our campus community in a variety of ways. These students 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 invite you to a series of panels designed to help instructors best support the learning and academic success of international students. All panels will be on Zoom.
Questions? Contact Abby Mitchell at amitchell22@unl.edu.
Recordings and Handouts
Instructor Voices: Lessons Learned About Effectively Teaching International Students
April 18, 2023 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
A panel of instructors who have had a lot of experience working with international students shared their experiences teaching and mentoring international students, challenges they have faced, and strategies that they have found particularly helpful in supporting the learning and success of international students. There was time for questions at the end of the panel.
Download the Handout for Instructor Voices Panel (PDF)
Recorded Session
Campus Support Services: Observations from Staff Providing International Student Support
March 21, 2023 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
A panel of experts from various offices around campus who work with international students will discuss common issues international students face, such as getting a visa, finding transportation, and homesickness. They will discuss what resources are available to support international students inside and outside of the classroom so instructors can better understand their students and help connect students with the relevant resources. There will be time for questions at the end of the panel.
Download Summary Handout for Staff Panel (PDF)
Recorded Session
Student Voices: What International Students Want Instructors to Know
February 21, 2023 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
A panel of international students discussed their experiences in the classroom at UNL. They shared what obstacles they have faced and what instructors did to best support them and their learning. Attendees had the opportunity to submit questions to students in advance.
Download Summary Handout for Student Panel (PDF)
Recorded Session