Vol. 6 No. 4 (2016): Journal of International Students

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Special Issue on International Student Success

Special Volume Editor: Dr. Rahul Choudaha, DrEducation, United States 

This special issue, edited by Dr. Rahul Choudaha, focuses on advancing international student success through innovative research, practical strategies, and cross-border narratives. Highlighting topics such as mentorship, retention, sense of belonging, and academic adaptation, the volume offers diverse perspectives on enhancing campus readiness and student support services. Articles explore critical themes, including cultural barriers, leadership self-efficacy, and unique experiences of Black and Asian international students. With a rich blend of research and reflections, this issue is a vital resource for educators, administrators, and researchers dedicated to fostering inclusive and effective learning environments for international students worldwide.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4
Published: 2016-10-01

Editorial

  • Campus Readiness for Supporting International Student Success

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.318
    Rahul Choudaha
    I-V

Research Articles (English)

  • Supporting Postsecondary English Language Learners’ Writing Proficiency Using Technological Tools

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.321
    Kathleen A. Moore, Camille Rutherford, Keith A. Crawford
    857-872

  • Helping the Transition: Mentorship to Support International Students in Canada

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.323
    Clint Thomson, Victoria M. Esses
    873-886

  • Issues of International Students’ Academic Adaptation in the ESL Writing Class: A Mixed-Methods Study

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.324
    Eunjeong Park
    887-904

  • A New Conceptual Model for Understanding International Students’ College Needs

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.326
    Eyad Alfattal
    920-932

  • International Undergraduates’ Retention, Graduation, and Time to Degree

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.327
    Barry Fass-Holmes
    933-955

  • Japanese Language as an Organizational Barrier for International Students to Access to University Services: A Case of Aoyama Gakuin University

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.328
    Hiroyoshi Hiratsuka
    956-966

  • Critical Teacher Talk: Successful English for Academic Purposes Classroom Practices in a Global Campus

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.329
    Namsook Kim
    967-983

  • Support Services at Spanish and U.S. Institutions: A Driver for International Student Satisfaction

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.330
    Adriana Perez- Encinas, Ravichandran Ammigan
    984-998

  • How Tinto’s Theory Differs for Asian and Non-Asian International Students: A Quantitative Study

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.331
    Suzan Kommers, Duy Pham
    999-1014

  • Exploring Sense of Belonging among Black International Students at an HBCU

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.332
    Chrystal A. George Mwangi
    1015-1037

  • Student Success Through Leadership Self-efficacy: A Comparison of International and Domestic Students

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.320
    David H. K. Nguyen
    829-842

  • Being Wholesaled: An Investigation of Chinese International Students’ Higher Education Experiences

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.325
    Mengwei Su, Laura M. Harrison
    905-919

Cross-Border Narratives

  • Food Identity and its Impact Upon the Study Abroad Experience

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.336
    Andrea Ciliotta-Rubery
    1062-1068

  • From Isolation to Inclusion: Learning of the Experiences of Chinese International Students in U.S.

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.337
    Nancy Li Will
    1069-1075

  • Realities and Realizations: Reflections on a Social Work Exchange Program between the United States and China

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.333
    Jennifer Cullen, Jolynn L. Haney, Linda Houser, Jun Cao, Xi Mi
    1038-1044

  • Working with International Students in the U.S. and Beyond: A Summary of Survey Research by NCDA International Student Services Committee

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.335
    Elif Balin, Nicole M. Anderson, Satomi Y. Chudasama, Sutha K. Kanagasingam, Lily Zhang
    1053-1061

  • The Plagiarism Polyconundrum

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.334
    Reine D. Bethany
    1045-1052

Book Reviews

  • International Student Engagement: Strategies for Creating Inclusive, Connected, and Purposeful Campus Environments

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i4.338
    Clyde Barnett III
    1076-1078