Faculty/Staff Resources

The following information may be of use to faculty and staff at California State University, Chico:

Education around the World

• Education at a Glance 2008 (525-page report on higher education around the world) ( 2008)

Internationalizing the Campus

• Profiles of universities which won Simon Award for campus internationalization
• Internationalizing the disciplines
• Innovative campus strategies for internationalization

Internationalizing the Curriculum

• University of Southern Australia Information kits for internationalization at the department level, at the course level, and at the instructor level
• Assessing International Learning Outcomes
• CSU, Chico’s international student advisor, James Luyirika-Sewagudde, Jr. is always pleased to assist you with any issues involving international students. He can be contacted by calling 530-898-5415 or by visiting Student Services Center 440.

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  • American Ways by Gary Althen This excellent book, an older edition of which is available in the CSU, Chico library, explains in clear language U.S. cultural norms which may be confusing to international students. It can be very enlightening for U.S. people as well, who likely take most aspects of their culture for granted.
  • Host Family Survival Kit by Nancy King and Ken Huff This book introduces the challenges of being a host family and offers advice on making the most of the opportunity.
  • Examining Some Assumptions
  • Saying “No” to Foreign Students
  • What Do I Call You? An Introduction to Chinese, Malay, and Hindu Names
  • Survival Kit for Overseas Living by L. Robert Kohls A useful and popular guide to the challenges of living abroad
  • Transitions Abroad Online information on working, studying, living, traveling, and volunteering abroad.
  • Culture Crossing A guide to cross-cultural etiquette
  • International Business Etiquette
  • Toolbox of Intercultural Activities Games and activities for intercultural awareness.

• Working with International Students: Publications

  Working with International Students: Articles Online

  Working Abroad

  Miscellaneous

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