USF 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 27
Location/Phone: CPR 469, (813) 974-5102
Email: daustell@iac.usf.edu
Web Site: http://web.usf.edu/iac/isss/
The University of South Florida welcomes qualified students from all over the world to our campus community. The resulting international educational exchange leads to the enrichment of our common life, the intellectual development of our students, the research endeavors of the University, and mutual understanding between the peoples of the world represented at USF. The ensuing exchange of life stories exposes all USF students, faculty, and staff to the likenesses and differences that exist between cultures, worldviews, experiences, and ideas.
ISSS is the main administrative and advising office for over 1,500 international students and 200 visiting faculty members and researchers at USF. ISSS has many administrative duties, including the issuance and maintenance of all visa documentation for foreign nationals at the University. ISSS staff persons are experienced in cross-cultural counseling and crisis management in a cross-cultural setting. Services offered by ISSS include advising related to immigration matters, adjustment to life in the United States, culture shock, and other personal and academic issues. ISSS also offers programming such as employment workshops, international student orientations, town meetings and culture shock presentations. ISSS staff advises a number of international organizations on campus including the InterCultural Organization and the American Mentors Program. These organizations help foster cultural awareness on campus and assist international students in adjusting to a new culture. For more information about ISSS, please call (813) 974-5102.
Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webcat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2005
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