Supporting International Student Success

In this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of Carleton’s international student population and increase their awareness of the challenges international students encounter within the university and immigration systems. Through a mix of lecture-style content and discussion opportunities, participants will learn when and how to refer international students to key services and supports, and reflect on the role that they can play in supporting international student success.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this workshop, staff and faculty will be able to:

• Recognize the challenges and barriers that international students face both in the university and immigration systems
• Explore the role that participants can play in contributing to making campus a more welcoming place for international students
• Utilize strategies to support international students’ success
• Refer international students to appropriate resources based on their needs

What to expect at the session

Session length: 1.5 hours

This workshop may include the following activities:

• Periods of sitting
• Listening to a facilitator
• Discussion and interaction with colleagues
• Viewing a multimedia presentation

Carleton University embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require a form of accommodation in order to participate fully in this workshop, please contact StudentSupportCertificate@carleton.ca to arrange accommodations.

CACUSS Competencies

The Student Support Certificate provides growth and development opportunities aligned with the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services’ (CACUSS) Competency Model. The Supporting International Student Success workshop aligns with elements of the following competencies:

• Student advising, support and advocacy
• Communication
• Emotional and interpersonal intelligence