Workshop series to support international students' academic success

Supporting international students through academic advising and in the classroom.
Supporting international students through academic advising and in the classroom.

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 and the Center for Transformative Teaching will host a series of virtual workshops designed to help instructors best support the learning and academic success of international students.

Supporting International Students through Academic Advising
Sept. 5, 12–1 p.m. 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 international students through academic advising. The workshop will include a combination of presented information, practical examples, and interactive discussions. By the end, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the best practices and procedures for working with international students from the academic advising perspective. Register online.

Supporting International Students in the Classroom
Oct. 3, 12–1 p.m. via Zoom

Presented by instructional designers from the CTT, this workshop 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, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by international students in the classroom and how they can create an inclusive and empowering educational experience for all. Register online.