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International diversity
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Global Initiatives
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International Programs Conducted by A-State
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A-State has introduced different academic and cultural programs to accommodate global students, including:
International Community Friends Program
The International Community Friends program enables the Office of International Student Services to work with church groups or any other volunteers in the community who are willing to assist and establish relationships with international students via special programs. The office acts as the point of contact and facilitates each party with required information [1].
International Student Exchange Program
A-State is a member of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), a membership organization of over 300 institutions in the United States and worldwide. ISEP offers both ISEP-Direct, and ISEP-Exchange programs.
ISEP-Exchange: Students who choose the ISEP-Exchange option will pay tuition, meals, and housing at Arkansas State University. These expenses will be waived at the host university.
ISEP-Direct: Students who choose the ISEP-Direct option will pay the costs as set by ISEP. Often, ISEP-Direct is an alternative to the exchange option when ISEP-Exchange space is limited or not available at the university. Two hundred and forty four programs around the world is hosted for Arkansas state university.
The Saudi Arabian Customs Training Program
This project was a part of total effort of US Government to assist the Saudi Arabian Government. It came about through a joint economic agreement that was signed by the Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and the crown prince at that time, Fahd (later king) of Saudi Arabia. Under this joint economic agreement, US was to train the Saudi people modern technology and Saudi government was to take the expenditure. Under this contract Arkansas State University became one of those universities taking part in this contract. A-State started giving technological training to the Saudi customs officers from 1982 [2]. New buildings were made and old buildings were renovated to accommodate the incoming Saudi officials. The mosque and Islamic center in Jonesboro was one of the new buildings accommodating Saudi officials.
Mexican Campus
Opened in Fall 2017, Campus Querétaro is the first American-style residential campus in Mexico. Offering a selection of A-State programs in English, A-State CQ is changing the way higher education is delivered in Mexico with degrees valid in both countries. In coming years, Campus Querétaro will provide study abroad opportunities between both campuses.Arkansas State University Campus Queretaro (ASUCQ), a private business foundation in Mexico, has acquired 2,125 acres for a comprehensive community development plan near Queretaro. The 370-acre A-State campus will be the focal point of the project, which will include commercial, residential and recreational components for up to 70,000 residents [3].
[1] Arkansas State University, "International Programs," Astate.edu, www.astate.edu/a/global-initiatives/international/.
[2] Interview of Dr. William Clements and Dr. Larry Ball; Saudi Customs Project, Jonesboro, Ar. by Eugene Smith; Source: The Archive; Arkansas State University.
[3] Arkansas State University, "Campus Querétaro," Astate.edu, http://www.astate.edu/asuq/index.dot; ASU News, "Construction Progresses on A-State Campus in Queretaro, Mexico," Astate.edu,
11/19/2015, http://www.astate.edu/news/construction-progresses-on-a-state-campus-in-queretaro-mexico. -
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Arkansas State University focused on their global exposure in mid 80s, when a former congressman, Ray Thornton joined the university as the president. During Thornton's tenure from 1980 to 1984, he introduced a strong international element to campus through a contact with the Saudi Arabian government to train Customs officials. Under this contract a huge number of Saudi-Arabian Students started coming to ASU every year starting from 1982.
The international affiliation of ASU has increased with time. In the 2000s, the ASU Factbook shows that, other than Saudi Arabia, a great number of students, both in undergraduate and graduate programs, are coming from abroad including from India, South Korea, Vietnam and South Africa through the international offices set in those countries.
The growth of ASU's satellite campuses led to the official creation of a system office in 2006, with Dr. Les Wyatt remaining as president of the System, and Dr. Robert L. Potts becoming the first chancellor for the ASU-Jonesboro campus. Dr. Potts' term emphasized enrollment growth, continuing expansion of research efforts, diversity initiatives, new facilities to accommodate enrollment growth, and aggressive fund-raising efforts to meet growing campus needs.
ASU established a dedicated service to the international students which contains all the possible information needed for a foreign student who is coming to the university and also to a local student who intent to study abroad. -
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International Office
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The OIP provides information, programs and services for international students including new student orientation, personal counseling and immigration advising. The office also works to facilitate interaction between domestic and international students through workshops, social programs, trips and cultural excursions. The OIP collaborates with the International Student Association, Multi-cultural Affairs and other groups to promote cross-cultural activities and programs. As ambassadors for internationalization, the Office of International Student Services seeks to provide international experiences through the presence of a diverse group of international students, scholars, faculty, and staff at the A-State Jonesboro campus; foreign relations with partner institutions; and support of research and teaching on global issues in efforts to inspire an appreciation of differences among cultures.
The Office of International Programs (OIP) provides six main services:
1. International admissions
2. Immigration advising for degree-seeking and short-term visiting international students
3. Study abroad programs
4. English training through the International Center for English
5. Recruitment
6. Support & Retention Services
The OIP provides information, programs and services for international students including new student orientation, personal counseling and immigration advising. The office also works to facilitate interaction between domestic and international students through workshops, social programs, trips and cultural excursions. The OIP collaborates with the International Student Association, Multicultural Affairs, and other groups to promote cross-cultural activities and programs. (2)
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International Student Organizations
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Cultural diversity
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Students from the countries all over the world come to Arkansas State University. these students have their different registered organizations under the patronization of the University.
2017-2018 registered international student organizations at Arkansas State include:
African Students Association
Bangladeshi Student Association
Chinese Student Association
Hispanic Outreach and Latino Appreciation (HOLA)
Indian Student Organization
International Student Association
Japanese Student Organization
Korean Student Association
Muslim Student Association
Nepalese Student Organization
Saudi Student Club
Study Abroad Association
Vietnamese Student Association
http://www.astate.edu/rso/