Office of International Affairs - Supporting Faculty

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Overview

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) supports international students with visa documentation, maintaining immigration status, and reporting each semester.

Stats & Trends (Fall 2021)

• 36% of all students were international

• 30% of all students were Asian international students

• The Chinese student population is the largest international group

• Enrollment declined 15% from 2019 to 2020 during COVID‑19 (vs. a 20% national drop)

Common Challenges

• Residual impact of U.S. nationalism

• Hate crimes and safety concerns

• Language proficiency and added coursework (56% of grads take ESL)

• Limited travel home

• Susceptibility to scams

• Restricted work options and limited scholarships

Campus Climate Survey (2019)

• 36% of international Asian students felt denied opportunities due to identity

• 56% considered leaving due to lack of diversity or inclusion

Programs and Outreach

• NameCoach pronunciation tool (https://one.pratt.edu)

• PISA (Pratt International Student Association)

• Mandarin name pronunciation workshops

• Comprehensive Internationalization Lab

Interested faculty can contact oia@pratt.edu.

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