You are welcome here Creating a Community Feeling & Sense of Belonging on Haverford’s Campus Rebecca Avery Director of Study Abroad & International Exchanges Haverford College
AGENDA Introduction to Haverford Pre-Arrival Support International Student Support International Student Orientation Customs Social and Academic Honor Code Student Support Services Study Abroad
PRIVATE LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE LOCATED OUTSIDE OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 1,353 Undergraduates Students live on 98% campus 14% International students 42% Students of color Most Popular Majors: 3-8 Exchange students Biology, Chemistry, Economics, per year English, Political Science, Psychology
PRE-ARRIVAL SUPPORT Residential Life Student Voice First-Year Blog Student interns provide a guidepost for all things Haverford for incoming first-years Packing lists Dining center tips & tricks Where to live on campus Haveracronyms A day in the life of a Haverford student College traditions
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT International Student Support Office (ISSO) Coordinates International Student Orientation every year Provides ongoing support for international students regarding: F-1 visas, Haverford's policies and procedures, employment regulations, tax responsibilities, etc. International Student Resource People (ISRP) Upper-class students available to help students adjust to life at Haverford and American culture Provides intensive support during International Student Orientation and on-going support via check-ins and social events during the academic year
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION (ISO) Length of 4.5 days at the beginning of first-year (exchange students are included) Practical support with setting up life at Haverford Shopping trip, buying cellphones, etc. Content driven programming Immigration regulations Social identity & storytelling Meeting staff via the "Resources at Haverford" program Orientation to Student Health Insurance & U.S. Health System Social and Community Building Led by ISRPs Student led field trip to the city of Philadelphia Social events with other pre-Customs programs
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION (ISO) International students arrive 5 days before other first-years arrive Always at least two international students living on a hall
CUSTOMS Haverford's oldest tradition Yearlong program that involves nearly 200 upperclass students supporting, in a variety of ways, the first-year class in their transition from high school to Don't worry, we don't do this anymore! college life at Haverford
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CUSTOMS Support network of upperclass students living on and off the hall UCA: Upperclassmen Advisor CP: Customs Person PAF: Peer Awareness Facilitator HCO: Honor Code Orienteer AMA: Ambassador of Multicultural Awareness Integration of all new students into the Haverford community
CUSTOMS Creating a sense of identity on campus Students have facilitated discussions with their groups about their background and sense of identity and how they fit in with the larger campus community "Introduction to Circle of Support & Healthy Relationships" "Power & Privilege Session" Campus Resource Fair Connect students with Athletics, Campus Safety, Dean's Office, Access & Disability Services, Counseling & Psychological Services, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Quaker Affairs, Student Life, Registrar's Office, Pre-Law & Pre-Health Advising, Office of Academic Resources
SOCIAL & ACADEMIC HONOR CODE In place since 1897 Revised and must be ratified by students every year Students learn responsibility and citizenship and how being a trustworthy, concerned and respectful community member makes every community stronger
SOCIAL & ACADEMIC HONOR CODE Self-scheduled, un-proctored exams Absence of RAs in dorms 24-hour lab access Lack of an admission enrollment deposit
PREAMBLE "As Haverford students, we seek an environment in which members of a diverse community can live together, interact, and learn from one another in ways that protect both personal freedom and community standards. For our diverse community to prosper, we must embrace our differences and be mindful of our varied perspectives and backgrounds; this goal is only possible if students seek mutual understanding by means of respectful communication. The Honor Code holds us accountable for our words and actions, and guides us in resolving conflicts by engaging each other in dialogue."
SUPPORTING STUDENTS Dean's Office In addition to an academic advisor, every student is assigned a dean Offer academic advice, helping students navigate on and off-campus resources, talking through immediate and/or future plans, and providing ongoing support Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) Carries out Haverford's commitment to diversity Office of Academic Resources (OAR) Hosts a variety of workshops each semester: time management, procrastination, reading strategies Offers individual academic coaching sessions for students
SUPPORTING STUDENTS Access & Disability Services (ADS) Provides accommodations and resources for students with disabilities Counseling & Psychological Services Individual and confidential counseling appointments without charge to all full- time Haverford students
SUPPORTING STUDENTS Student Engagement & Leadership Supports over 100 student-run clubs and organizations HaverCare Supporting students' emotional well-being
EXCHANGE STUDENTS Fully integrated into campus community Participate in the international student orientation and Customs Assigned to a dean and faculty advisor Have access to all campus resources
STUDY ABROAD
STUDY ABROAD OFFICE Coordinator of International Affairs Provide support for international students and study abroad students
STUDY ABROAD 120-130 Juniors abroad each year on semester and academic year programs 30-40% Of the junior class 70 Study abroad partnerships 35 Different countries Denmark Most Spain Italy popular Germany countries Belgium France England Scotland
PROGRAMS AROUND THE WORLD
STUDY ABROAD 32% Students of color 26% Student athletes 52% On financial aid 24% STEM majors 73% Language study Political Science Most Economics popular Psychology majors Computer Science English Biology
STUDY ABROAD Home school tuition policy Living with a host family
PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION Mandatory in-person pre-departure orientation each semester for all students going abroad First half covers practical preparations about going abroad
Culture Shock Stereotypes of Americans Sense of Identity Keep Your Sense of Humor Cultural Cues
PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION Where did you live? What is the local transportation like? What was your favorite coffee shop? Which grocery stores were your favorite? What are some must-try foods? What apps were the most useful? What was your favorite museum? What tips would have been useful to you?
What are 1-2 pieces of advice you would give an American student studying abroad?
Questions?
Thank you!! Rebecca Avery ravery@haverford.edu
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