Evolving Orientation Programs to Support International Student Success: A Bold Approach at Washington University in St. Louis
Recorded On: 04/10/2025
Washington University in St. Louis' Office for International Student Engagement (OISE) has implemented innovative orientation programs to support international students' transition, belonging, and success. This session will explore how OISE's multifaceted orientation initiatives address students' evolving needs and the internal culture shifts necessary to sustain these efforts. Attendees will gain insights into leveraging technology, fostering a changing culture, and ensuring a return on investment in student support services.
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify OISE's multi-pronged orientation approach, virtual seminars, community-building events, and tailored in-person programming that address the unique needs of international students
2. Apply OISE technology to provide timely support and information, making the orientation process more accessible and engaging for students before they even arrive on campus
3. Understand how OISE's leadership fosters a culture of innovation and adaptation among staff, ensuring that orientation programs evolve alongside the changing higher education landscape
James Barton
Program Coordinator of the Office for International Student Engagement
Washington University in St Louis
Justin Barton leverages his 20+ years of experience in higher education to champion international student success at Washington University as the Coordinator for the Office for International Student Engagement. Prior to this role, Justin’s diverse background encompassed leadership positions in first-year experience programs, career services, and athletics. This breadth of experience allows him to connect with students from a variety of backgrounds and create a holistic approach to international student engagement. Justin holds a Master of Science Administration in Marketing from Lindenwood University and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from Southeast Missouri State University.
Evelyn Real
Director of the Office for International Student Engagement
Washington University in St Louis
Evelyn Real serves as the inaugural Director of the Office for International Student Engagement. Prior to joining OISE, she was part of the Office for International Students and Scholars team and has seven years of experience in the immigration field. Evelyn holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology from California State University, San Bernardino and a Master’s in Higher Education from the University of Redlands located in California.
Continuing Education Credits
This session counts for 1.0 CSAEd-CORE credit
NASPA has been approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to provide CE credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd). NASPA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.
Guidelines for earning CE credit:
No partial credit will be rewarded.
Participants must also complete the feedback survey in the Online Learning Community.
1 Credit is available for attending the live session or viewing the on-demand recording.
To receive CSAEd credit, attendees must complete the feedback survey that offers the certification in each session. Once you have attended all the live sessions or watched the on-demand sessions for which you would like to request credit, visit the Continuing Education (CE) website to fill out the Student Affairs Education Certification Request Form for all the sessions. All certificants must fill out one for the live session and a separate one for the on-demand sessions. Visit the Continued Education (CE) website to learn more regarding deadlines and receive your certificate of completion for the Virtual Conference.
