A New Reckoning: Strengthening Interest and Commitment in International Student and Scholar Services Careers

Thursday, June 2, 2022

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM MDT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 1EF

Many factors contribute to challenges for international student and scholar services (ISSS) offices. What draws people to the field, fulfills them, and motivates them to stay? Using the experiences of the presenters and the results of a nationwide survey, this session looks at retention strategies and management practices to help staff’s job satisfaction and longevity.

Learning Objectives:

Understand national trends on job satisfaction and retention among ISSS staff.
Identify key factors for improving job satisfaction and retention.
Consider practices for recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and recognition that promote longevity.

Chair and Presenter(s)

Laura Buhs, MEd

Immigration Services Manager
University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus

Presenter(s)

Ivor M. Emmanuel, PhD

Director, Berkeley International Office
University Of California, Berkeley
Moroni Flake

CEO
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Julie Wilbers, MA

Director, International Student And Scholar Services
Vanderbilt University