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ISSS MISSION
International Student and Scholar Services seeks to foster a high level of international educational exchange and to enhance the intellectual, artistic, cultural and social development of students, scholars, exchange visitors, faculty and administrative staff in a welcoming environment. As part of the wider mission of student services at the university, we aim to achieve this by: • Providing expertise and support throughout the U.S. visa application process and offering advisement on the maintenance of U.S. legal status, employment, reinstatement, change of status, program changes and other immigration related matters. • Advising incoming students and scholars on U.S. higher education systems and cultural adjustment issues and supporting U.S. students seeking new lands to explore through Fulbright study abroad programs. • Promoting excellent international programming within the University, which connects with vibrant New York City and global resources, and working towards internationalization. International Student and Scholar Services shares the University Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Policy and the University Social Justice Committee’s mission to combat discrimination, foster inclusiveness and respect differences both within the international community at The New School and between international and domestic students, staff, faculty and the wider NYC community. ISSS actively seeks to include differing perspectives from all regions of the world (Africa, Asia, The Americas, Oceania and Europe) in its programming and to promote inter-cultural understanding and offer its services without discrimination.
Rights And Responsibilities On Campus
http://www.newschool.edu/student-services/rights-and-responsibilities/
Social Justice Blog at The New School http://blogs.newschool.edu/social-justice/
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University Social Justice Committee’s mission http://www.newschool.edu/leadership/provost/social-justice.aspx