Faculty and Student Affairs Leaders’ Perceptions of the Cultural Engagement of International Students

• In Event: Sunday Roundtable Session 3:05 pm
  In Roundtable Session: Another View: Explorations of the Experiences of International Students and Colleges Outside of the United States (Table 25)

Abstract

This multiple case study investigates the culturally engaging nature of a US campus for international students using Musues’ (2014) Culturally Engaging Campus Environment (CECE) model. Semi-structured interviews and PD workshop observations were conducted with six faculty and student affairs leaders who work closely with international students to answer the question: how can the insights of university leaders be used to innovate existing support to create a more culturally engaging campus environment? Salient findings indicated that change is most needed in regards to opportunities for meaningful cross-cultural engagement, culturally validating environments, proactive philosophies, and availability of holistic support on this campus. Practical and theoretical implications are discussed in light of the CECE model.

Author

• Adam Valentin Agostinelli, Northeastern University