International Assistant Program (Summer 2013 Orientation) May 20, 2013

Lend a helping hand by becoming an 

International Assistant

Mandatory training dates: 6/21 (training), 6/25-6/27 (orientation dates), 6/28 (Seattle tour activity)

International Student Services offers this opportunity for students who are interested in volunteering during the new international student orientation. This is the perfect opportunity for you to gain or improve skills, such as communication and leadership, that will help you thrive in your future endeavors. We are in great need of individuals that are able to speak and translate Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Mongolian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Indonesian, French, Arabic, or Portuguese. We also strongly encourage all students who have not been International Assistants before to apply and also past International Assistants to reapply. This program is a great addition to job applications and resumes and all International Assistants will receive a certificate after the completion of the program.

If you are interested, applications are available to pick up at ISS (both buildings).

For more information, please contact the WOW Programmer, Danisa Alamsyah:

(425) 640 – 1399 | danisa.alamsyah@edcc.edu

Summer Quarter Vacation and Going Home May 14, 2013

Summer Quarter

 Vacation & Going Home

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Intensive ESL Students and Vacation / Home for  Summer

*IESL students must complete a STUDENT STATUS REPORT FORM*

IESL students must report to ISS to request a vacation quarter in the US or plans to go home for the summer.

Summer is NOT automatically a vacation quarter for IESL students.

Vacation Eligibility for IESL students: IESL students may be approved for a vacation quarter in the US if you have completed three quarters in-a-row: Fall 2012, Winter 2013, and Spring 2013 and you plan to study Fall 2013. Summer Quarter vacations for IESL students must be approved by ISS. Please go to the online Student Status Report form to request vacation quarter approval.

IESL students returning home for Summer 2013: If you are returning home please submit an online Student Status Report and a copy of your plane ticket (you do not need to be eligible for a vacation quarter to go home for one quarter). If you are returning home for 2 or more quarters, please make an appointment with an ISS advisor.

College and High School Students and Vacation / Going Home for Summer

College and High School students may take Summer 2013 as a vacation quarter in the US or go home. College and high school students do not need to report to ISS for summer vacation approval or to go home for summer, except….

*Exceptions to Summer Vacation Eligibility for College and High School students: College and high school students are NOT eligible for a vacation Summer 2013 if you already took a vacation during Fall 2012, Winter 2013 or Spring 2013; or if you do not plan to return to EdCC for Fall 2013.

*Vacation = not studying, or taking less than 12 credits, or 12+ credits with less than 7 in class or hybrid

 Fall Quarter Registration: if you are going home or taking a vacation quarter Summer 2013 you should register early FALL 2013. The first tuition deadline for Fall 2013 is August 21.

**Check with an ISS advisor if you have questions about vacation quarters or going home**

ISS Drop-in Advising Hours: 9:30-10:30am (except Wed), and 3:30-4:30pm M-F

Appointments: (425) 640-1518

ISS Programmer Position Available

ISS is currently accepting applications for a part-time hourly student position as the ISS programmer for 2013-14. Please see the announcement below. Deadline to apply is 6/3/13, or until the position is filled. Must be able to commit to one full year. This position is not eligible for OPT.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES PROGRAMMER 

Responsibilities will include:

• assisting ISS staff with the planning, preparation, and execution of the quarterly Welcome Orientation Week

• developing quarterly programming by planning and implementing a range of activities that  promote cross cultural understanding and interaction among international and domestic  students;

Duties may include:

• creating promotional materials for Welcome Orientation Week and a quarterly activity  calendar;

• assisting in training international assistant volunteers for Welcome Orientation Week;

• reserving rooms for meetings and events;

• coordinating publicity and promotion of activities across campus;

• coordinating with the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership and other departments on  campus to promote activities and events that benefit the international student population on   campus;

• attending meetings as needed with other student programmers and staff on campus;

• performing other duties related to the objectives listed above as assigned by supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Must be an enthusiastic and motivated individual who possesses a high level of speaking/listening and written communication skills.  Candidate should have good organizational skills and attention to details. Program planning and demonstrated leadership experience preferred, but not required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and be able to write clear emails. Must be available to work the entire academic year including summer quarter (summer quarter 2013-summer quarter 2014).

NUMBER OF HOURS/TERMS: Up to 16 hours per week.

RATE OF PAY: $9.50/hr. This is an hourly position.

APPLICATION: Please submit a cover letter describing how your past experiences have helped you develop skills that are relevant to the position AND resume to the ISS office in the Glacier building.  ISS is seeking to fill the vacancy starting mid-June.

The deadline for applications is 6/3/13 before 5:00pm, or until filled.

If you have any questions, please email Jesse Aspree at: jesse.aspree@edcc.edu

International Student Services Video Contest May 1, 2013

 

 Deadline for submissions: May 31^st. Entries that are submitted after the contest period will be disqualified.

 

How to Enter

·         Review all contest rules and eligibility requirements.

·         Create an original video, 5 minutes or less in high-resolution format.

·         Submit video on a DVD, CD, USB or via email to Marla Tembreull, marla.tembreull@edcc.edu, International Student Services, Pilchuck Building (formerly South Duplex).

·         All submissions must have a student’s name, SID number, email and phone number.

·         Contest participants must showcase the suggested topics below:

 

Suggested Topics:

·         Videos should tell a story, be educational and promote Edmonds CC’s programs and services for international students.

·         Why do international students choose Edmonds Community College?

·         What do international students like about Edmonds Community College?

·         What is the typical education plan for international students?

·         How do international students combine classes, clubs, athletics and involvement in our local community?

 

Contest Rules

·         Videos may be no longer than five (5) minutes in length and produced in a high-resolution format.

·         Only one video may be submitted per student.

·         Only currently enrolled students at Edmonds Community College may participate in contest.

·         Winners must provide all original video files.

·         All testimonials must be accompanied by a Promotion Release Form (can be obtained at ISS, Marketing Office, Pilchuck Building).

·         All videos submitted will be considered for public viewing.

·         The video must be your own original creation and must not infringe on any third party copyright or license rights. Video must not contain any obscene language, clothing, music or lyrics.

 

Prize

Contest winner will have their video placed onto the Edmonds Community College, International Student Services website and will be promoted worldwide. Plus $100 gift certificate to the Edmonds CC Bookstore.

ISS Online Forms: Letter Requests, Vacations, Going Home April 23, 2013

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES ONLINE FORMS

• Address Change Form for International Students

• Invitation Letter Request Form: Support letters for your visitors to the US.

• Letter Request Form:

• Confirmation
• Canada Visa
• Visa Renewal
• WA ID / Driver’s License (Note: If you already have a US Social Security Number, you do not need a letter from ISS)
• OPT-SSN# *Must have OPT approval and give ISS a copy of EAD card.
• SSN for on-campus job *Must submit job offer letter to ISS for processing.

• Student Status Report Form

• IESL Student: vacation request or going home (all quarters including summer)
  • Vacation in the U.S. (any quarter)
  • Going home for one quarter (any quarter)
  • Going home for more than one quarter
• College and High School students:
  • Vacation in the U.S. (College and HS) – Fall, Winter or Spring
  • Going Home (College and HS) Fall, Winter or Spring
  • Graduating
  • Concurrent Enrollment (College only)

TWO WAYS TO FIND THE FORMS ONLINE

1. ISS Blog: http://isstimes.wordpress.com/

2. EdCC Website: http://www.edcc.edu/International/Current%20Students/

Thank you for using the ISS online forms!