International Students

International Student Issues and Challenges

Objectives

1. Create a plan for international students currently in the U.S. to come to campus safely
2. Determine if online enrollment is feasible for international students who cannot obtain a visa or choose not to enter the U.S.
3. Develop processes for transitioning students from overseas online enrollment to on-campus enrollment
4. Retain continuing international students by developing a proposal for incentivizing students to remain in Arlington over the summer and continue progress toward degree completion
5. Maintain international student enrollment for fall 2020 at 2,751

Deliverables

1. Policies related to online accessibility for international students, feasible award packages that can be offered to students, management of late arriving students, incentives for current students and recommendations for communication timelines regarding student engagement
2. Proposal for accommodating students able to come to campus fall 2020, including variances from fall 2019 such as social distancing, virtual orientations, document check-ins and welcome week programs
3. Deliver courses online to students overseas for those who don’t plan to come to campus in the fall

Study Abroad

Operating beneath the International Students Sub-Task Force is a subgroup focused on minimizing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on study abroad participation.

Objectives

1. UTA will provide a global experience for fall 2020
2. Retain student interest in studying abroad as part of their UTA experience moving forward
3. Develop a proposal for alternate intercultural/global experiences for students whose participation in study abroad for fall 2020 is not feasible and cannot be deferred
4. 25 students will participate in virtual or an alternate global experience in fall 2020

Deliverables

1. Plan for Study Abroad for Fall 2020
2. Communication plan to inform intended study abroad participants (students and faculty) of options for fall 2020
3. Proposal for alternate intercultural/global experiences, such as on-campus/online alternatives through UTA or virtual study abroad programs through international partners