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You are welcome here Creating a Community Feeling & Sense of Belonging on Haverfords Campus Rebecca Avery Director of Study Abroad & International Exchanges Haverford College AGENDA Introduction to Haverford Pre-Arrival Support
Rebecca Avery Creating a Community Feeling & Sense
Director of Study Abroad & International Exchanges Haverford College
Introduction to Haverford Pre-Arrival Support International Student Support International Student Orientation Customs Social and Academic Honor Code Student Support Services Study Abroad
1,353
Undergraduates
PRIVATE LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE LOCATED OUTSIDE OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
98%
Students live on campus
14%
International students
42%
Students of color
3-8
Exchange students per year
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Political Science, Psychology
PRE-ARRIVAL SUPPORT
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
Residential Life
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
Always at least two international students living on a hall
Haverford's oldest tradition Yearlong program that involves nearly 200 upperclass students supporting, in a variety
class in their transition from high school to college life at Haverford
Don't worry, we don't do this anymore!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LajHswspMQ
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
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
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 "Introduction to Circle of Support & Healthy Relationships" "Power & Privilege Session"
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
Self-scheduled, un-proctored exams Absence of RAs in dorms 24-hour lab access Lack of an admission enrollment deposit
"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
by engaging each other in dialogue."
Dean's Office
In addition to an academic advisor, every student is assigned a dean Offer academic advice, helping students navigate on and
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
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
Student Engagement & Leadership
Supports over 100 student-run clubs and
HaverCare
Supporting students' emotional well-being
Fully integrated into campus community Participate in the international student
Assigned to a dean and faculty advisor Have access to all campus resources
Coordinator of International Affairs Provide support for international students and study abroad students
120-130
Denmark Spain Italy Germany Belgium France England Scotland
Juniors abroad each year
year programs Of the junior class
Most popular countries 30-40% 70
Study abroad partnerships
35
Different countries
PROGRAMS AROUND THE WORLD
32%
Political Science Economics Psychology Computer Science English Biology Students of color Student athletes
Most popular majors
26% 52%
On financial aid
24%
STEM majors
73%
Language study
Home school tuition policy Living with a host family
PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION
Mandatory in-person pre-departure
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?
Rebecca Avery ravery@haverford.edu