Are you interested in feedback from international students regarding a new initiative, communications, or your current programs and services?
The International Student Advisory Board is comprised of 10 members representing the international first-year, transfer, exchange, sponsored, graduate, and professional degree students. Students also represent voices from the Minnesota International Student Association, Council of International Students, and Minnesota Student Association.
In addition to items brought forward by OSA and ISSS, we welcome other UMN offices to contact us when they want insight from international students. The International Student Advisory Board members are happy to provide feedback and suggestions about the international student experience and services for international students (review our examples of some of our past partnerships).
Typically, board members receive questions in advance and background on the topic so that they can survey their networks when preparing to provide robust and in-depth feedback.
If you are interested in consulting with the board, please contact Liz Hwang.
What is it like to work with ISAB?
In a survey of staff from five different units who worked with the board in 2023–24, 100% of the respondents said:
- The conversation with the International Student Advisory Board was valuable to their unit in order to gain insight from international students.
- The conversation supported their unit's goals to create inclusive programming/policies/services for the international student community.
- They would return to the International Student Advisory Board for future feedback needs.
- They would encourage other campus partners to attend International Student Advisory Board meetings.
