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

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

Research Articles (English)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cross-Border Narratives

  • Food Identity and its Impact Upon the Study Abroad Experience

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • The Plagiarism Polyconundrum

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

Book Reviews

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

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