Assisting Students in Need:
International Students' Concerns
- Resources -

University Resources:

1. International Center
   764-9310
   http://www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/
   International students are encouraged to bring concerns or questions to the International Center; International Center staff will either assist the student or refer the student to another source of help if appropriate.
   
   The Center offers a variety of workshops described at http://www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/events/ including Orientation workshops dealing with adjusting to a new culture and workshops explaining immigration regulations that apply to international students.
   
   Students considering applying for permission to drop below full-time enrollment should consult the Reduced Course Load (RCL) section of the International Center website:
   http://www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/immig/fvisa/fj_reducedcourse.html **
   

   **NOTE: Due to immigration regulations, an international student who is having adjustment difficulties should not be advised to drop below full-time without first consulting with an International Center advisor at a Reduced Course Load workshop http://www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/events/student_events.html#rcl
   
   

   International Center Links to English Language Classes
   http://www.umich.edu/~icenter/life/classes.html#esl

2. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): 764-8312

3. The University of Michigan Psychological Clinic: 764-3471

4. Rackham Graduate School I-Connect Program
   http://www.rackham.umich.edu/student_life/advice_support/iconnect/

5. Office of Institutional Equity: 763-0235
   To consult about and/or report possible discrimination or systemic barriers to equal access.

6. English Language Institute (ELI): 764-2413
   ELI Conversation Circles Program
   The Conversation Circles promotes two-way cultural exchange and provides opportunities for language practice. Non-native speakers of English are matched with English-speaking volunteers to participate in weekly conversation sessions.
   http://www.sitemaker.umich.edu/conversation/home
   
   Graduate Student Writing Clinic
   A free resource for graduate students at the U of M, this writing clinic offers discussion, diagnosis, and guided self-help with writing for students whose first language is not English.
   http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/eli_detail/0,2853,19183%255Farticle%255F29717,00.html
   
   Speaking Clinic
   The Speaking Clinic serves nonnative members of the academic community, students, faculty and staff, who want to improve the pronunciation, fluency, and accuracy of their speaking skills. It provides a flexible framework for learners to address their spoken English needs in individual or small group settings.
   

   Graduate Students and Visiting Scholars: Contact Merle Brenner, brennerm@umich.edu, for additional information.
   Prospective and Current Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs): Contact Pamela Bogart, pbogart@umich.edu, for additional information.
   

    

   Links to English learning websites worldwide
   http://sitemaker.umich.edu/eli.resources/home
   
   Graduate Courses
   The ELI offers graduate courses on Writing & Grammar, Reading & Vocabulary, Listening, Speaking & Interaction, Pronunciation, as well as discipline-specific courses. For further information about courses, course requirements, or registration, contact the ELI student coordinator Theresa Rohlck, trohlck@umich.edu.
   
   Workshops
   The ELI offers a variety of workshops of interest to nonnative speaking students and scholars at the University of Michigan. Usually workshops are given during Spring semester, but may be offered throughout the year. Each workshop is typically two hours long, and topics are varied. Past workshop topics include job interview skills, intercultural communication, and pronunciation essentials. For further information, please call the ELI main office at 764-2413.

7. Sweetland Writing Center: 764-0429