RIO 2017Rollins

International

Orientation

Wednesday, August 9th

WELCOME TO ROLLINS The purpose of this day is to introduce students to Atlanta, Rollins School of Public

Health, and the Office of International Student and Scholars Services (ISSS).

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Breakfast & Check-In Claudia Nance Rollins Building: Plaza Level

8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Welcome & Overview Claudia Nance Rollins Building: Rollins Auditorium Hannah Nicol, Asst. Director, International Student Affairs & ESLJames W. Curran Dean of Public Health

, International Student Life

9: a.m. – : 0 a.m. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Jennifer Knupp, International Student & Scholar Advisor

1 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Introduction to Atlanta and Rollins School of Public Health Hannah Nicol, Asst. Director, International Student Affairs & ESL

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch Claudia Nance Rollins: Outdoor Plaza

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Cultural Adjustment Claudia Nance Rollins Building: Rollins Auditorium Hannah Nicol, Asst. Director, International Student Affairs & ESLThis session includes a panel with second year international students and recent graduates who will provide insight on adjusting to life in the United States.

2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. s Fair Sky Bridge (connecting Grace Crum and Claudia Nance Rollins)

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. “How to Talk to an American” Event Claudia Nance Rollins Building: Lawrence P. & Anne Estes Klamon Room, 8th Floor

Thursday, August 1 0th All Students: Please bring your laptop to the IT session.

Connecting with RSPH & Emory Technology The purpose of today’s sessions is to introduce students to technology support and career

services. The morning sessions will provide hands-on training on the information technology systems that Rollins provides, while the afternoon sessions will provide opportunities to learn

about career development and networking.

8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Information Technology Workshops Claudia Nance Rollins Building: Room 1000

Introduction to Information Technology 9:00 a.m. – 10: 00 a.m.

Introduction to OPUS & Canvas10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Tiffany Kady Associate Director, Client Services

Robie MichauxDirector of Enrollment Services Manish Tripathi Instructional Designer, EMPH

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch Claudia Nance Rollins Building: Sky Bridge Pick up boxed lunches and enjoy your meal anywhere around RSPH

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Career Services International Students Orientation Claudia Nance Rollins Building: Lawrence P. & Anne Estes Klamon Room, 8th floor Sam Ramosevac, Program Manager/Career Coach

Career Services

Learn more about the staff and

services/programs offered through the

Office of Career Development.

Career Development

The staff shares more about what you

should prioritize and consider as key

factors in your career development.

Alumni Experiences

A group of alumni will share their career

paths and experiences as well as offer

insights and answer questions.

&Rollins Client Services Team

INFORMATIONAL SESSIONSThe purpose of today’s sessions is to introduce students to the honor conduct code, and to resources available to all students to ensure mental and physical health and safety while at

Rollins.

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Honor and Conduct Code Seminar Claudia Nance Rollins Building: Room 1000 Jena Black, A D AP

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Student Health Services Claudia Nance Rollins Building: Room 1000 Kimberly Taylor, Student Health Insurance Plan

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break

11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Counseling Services Claudia Nance Rollins Building: Room 1000 D. Thandi Chase, L.C.S.W., Licensed Clinical Social Worker

11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Faith-Based Services Claudia Nance Rollins Building: Room 1000 Rev. Lisa Garvin, Associate Dean of the Chapel and Religious Life

11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Safety and Security Services Claudia Nance Rollins Building: Room 1000 Sgt. Rick Allen, Emory Police Department

11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Volunteer Opportunities Claudia Nance Rollins Building: Room 1000 James Roland, Center for Civic and Community Engagement, Campus Life

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Shopping Trips (Optional)

Friday , August 11 th

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Rollin Office of Student Services offers a number of programs and services designed to provide academic and social support to our growing international student population.

ESL Program Students coming from countries where English is not a primary language are provided with weekly English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction during their first year at Rollins. Those who have attended college in the US (or another country where English is a language) are exempt from the program. ESL classes incorporate instruction and practice in English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

Through the Global Peer Network, international students are paired with domestic students who are familiar with the language and culture of the U.S. and who can provide support and friendship to incoming international students. In addition to meeting on an individual basis, GPN participants are invited to social events throughout the school year.

IThe Office of Student Services puts out international student newsletter with academic, social and career information of interest to international students.

Volunteer Peer Editors (VPE’s) International students who would like assistance editing their papers throughout the school year can request help from one of Rollins’ Volunteer Peer Editors (VPE’s). VPE’s are MPH students with native English speaker proficiency who volunteer to help international students “clean up” their writing and check key elements such as grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Conversation Practice Sessions Conversation practice sessions are offered weekly to students who want additional practice speaking English. Topics range from work, hobbies and school to the values, norms and traditions of students’ home cultures. Each session is limited to five students to ensure each student is able to fully participate.

Our website provides information on the ESL program and recommendations and tips for international students as well as links to additional resources. The link can be found under the Rollins Life

homepage: https://www.sph.emory.edu/rollins-life/resources/international-students/index.html.

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Global Peer Network (GPN)

International Students Programs and Services Website

Emory University Rollins School of Public Health

1518 Clifton Road, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30322