Download - VA TESOL 2010 Global Community
Helping To Create A Global Experience:
From Isolation To Integration
Audrey ShortCarol ArévaloLucia ParsleyKeith Boswell
English Language Program
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
English Program Student Committee
Accomplishments
• Giving students a voice
• Survey • FAQ sheet
• Buttons for advertising
• Money for future events
• Partnering with domestic students
English Program Student Committee
Accomplishments (continued)
Events:
English Program Student Committee
CHALLENGES
• Finding dedicated students (Ss)
• Balancing guidance
and autonomy
• Losing Ss as they exit
• Communicating w/all Ss
SOLUTIONS
Asking for recommendations
Communicating w/Ss individually
Providing step by step instructions in writing
Including former Ss Using Facebook,
Blackboard, flyers, posters, word of mouth
English Program Student CommitteeNext Steps
• Planning future events Family friendly events Cultural game nights Talent showcase • Creating a student guidebook on how to run an organization
Leadership expectations How to communicate w/students • Collaborating with other student and community organizations
Conversation partnerships Service projects (service learning)
COMMUNITY EXPERIENCEAccomplishments
• International Sports Night
• Bowling• Ice Skating• Movie Night
COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
CHALLENGES
• Not enough participation
• Promoting events that students enjoy
• Transportation
• Zero budget
SOLUTIONS
More word-of-mouth
Engaging students to think of & lead events
Carpooling w/ other students and/or teachers
On-campus events and/or low cost for students
COMMUNITY EXPERIENCENext Steps
• Increasing student participation in VCU campus events
• Partnering with the ELP Student Committee
• Volunteering in the Richmond community
• Continued effort to search for leaders among the students
Co-Class ProgramAccomplishments
• Meaningful Connections with Native English Speakers
• Solidify Language Acquisition Co-Class Program Academic Courses:
Anthropology, Theatre
Cultural Exchanges Academic Students: VCU
Telegram, Study
Abroad, Greek Org
Co-Class Program
CHALLENGES• Decreasing
participation from Academic instructors
• Attendance by
academic students
SOLUTIONS
Raise awareness of available opportunity to Faculty
Courtesy E-mail reminders
Co-Class Program Next Steps
Continue to establish new partnerships
PLEASE JOIN US
FACES OF OUR COMMUNITY
Helping To Create A Global Experience:
From Isolation To Integration
Audrey ShortCarol ArévaloLucia ParsleyKeith Boswell
English Language Program
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
Multicultural potluck
End of session party
Active social network presence