Enrollment Services Division - International Admissions

ENROLLMENT SERVICES DIVISION - INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS

PROGRAM ASSESSMENT PLAN & REPORT: AY 2013-2014

Program Rationale/Purpose Statement:
Marketing / Recruitment Target Statement:
Goals of the Program/Corresponding Classes:
Streamline the application and admission process for international students.
Improve the credential evaluation process for international students.
Improve knowledge base of campus community regarding life for a nonimmigrant studying in the U.S.
Develop new international programming initiatives on campus and in the community of Tiffin to increase cultural awareness and promote international student participation in activities.
Section One: Describe all department activities with respect to improving student learning in the major. This may include new faculty hires, course revisions, assignment creation, rubric revisions, goal evaluations, etc.
Section Two: Describe which program goal(s) in the Major Program Plan was assessed during the academic year.
Section Three: Describe analysis of assessment data and action plans for upcoming academic year.
Intended Outcomes/Assessment Criteria:
Intended Outcomes 1: Seek additional government or private party partnerships to attract additional international students.
Assessment Criteria:
1.  Create a TU web-based application form
2.  Adjust application terminology to better suit international students
3.  Implement a process to transition applications to Admissions Operations
Section One - Activity Statement:
Section Two - Results of Outcomes Activity:
2012-2013
2013-2014 / Met/Not Met
Met
Met/Not Met / Data Details
Additional partnerships were formed with the Saudi government and private partners
Data Details
Section Three - Analysis and Action Plans:
2012-2013: Seek additional government or private party partnerships to attract additional international students.
2013-2014: Continue to form additional government relationships and private party relationships
Intended Outcomes/Assessment Criteria:
Intended Outcomes 2: Create additional enrollment opportunities through the English Language and American Culture (ELAC) Program.
Assessment Criteria:
1.  Research credential evaluation services and products
2.  Provide staff training
Section One - Activity Statement:
Section Two - Results of Outcomes Activity:
2012-2013
2013-2014 / Met/Not Met
Met and Ongoing
Met/Not Met / Data Details
Current recruitment partners were notified of our expanded ESL program
Data Details
Section Three - Analysis and Action Plans:
2012-2013: Create additional enrollment opportunities through the English Language and American Culture (ELAC) Program.
2013-2014: Continue to develop the structure of the ESL program.
Intended Outcomes/Assessment Criteria:
Intended Outcomes 3: Implement additional workshops for international students. Create a specific international academic advisor to address visa concerns as they relate to academic programs.
Assessment Criteria:
1.  Develop comprehensive student handbook for international students
2.  Conduct workshops throughout the year on topics related to F-1 status, including employment authorizations, internships, driver’s licenses, etc.
3.  Conduct training sessions for faculty and staff related to academic advising, internships, employment, and other pertinent issues that have special implications for international students
Section One - Activity Statement:
Section Two - Results of Outcomes Activity:
2012-2013
2013-2014 / Met/Not Met
Met and ongoing.
Met/Not Met / Data Details
An academic advisor position was created to assist international students
Data Details
Section Three - Analysis and Action Plans:
2012-2013:
·  Implement additional workshops for international students.
·  Create a specific international academic advisor to address visa concerns as they relate to academic programs.
2013-2014:
Intended Outcomes/Assessment Criteria:
Intended Outcomes 4: Implement the Tiffin Welcomes the World reception annually. Implement the Adopt a Dragon program for students to be paired with local host families.
Assessment Criteria:
1.  Include international students in a community-wide Flag Ceremony and/or Heritage Festival parade
2.  Continue to advertise volunteer opportunities available at local schools and in Tiffin community from the International Cultural Center (ICC) to current international students
3.  Introduce ICC at the International Student Orientation
4.  Launch the New2TU Mentorship program to pair new students with current student mentors
5.  Provide travel opportunities for domestic and international students
a.  Launch the Holiday Party Host program (similar to the Thanksgiving Dinner Host program)
Section One - Activity Statement:
Section Two - Results of Outcomes Activity:
2012-2013
2013-2014 / Met/Not Met
Met and ongoing.
Met/Not Met / Data Details
Approximately 40 students participated in the Heritage Festival.
Over 40 students successfully completed the semester-long New2TU mentorship program.
Over 10 students/faculty/staff participated in the Holiday Host program.
Develop new international programming initiatives on campus and in the community of Tiffin to increase cultural awareness and promote international student participation in activities.
Data Details
Section Three - Analysis and Action Plans:
2012-2013:
·  Implement the Tiffin Welcomes the World reception annually.
·  Implement the Adopt a Dragon program for students to be paired with local host families.
2013-2014: