Global Resource, Education and Training (GREAT)
Welcome to the Global Resource and Training Opportunities
The list of resouces encompasses material pertinent to students, faculty and staff, academic advisors, and the Washington State University community.
The criteria for inclusion is any educational opportunity that furthers the goal of cross-cultural understanding or helps WSU more effectively host our international students and scholars. It is also our hope that these sessions will encourage members of the university community to explore opportunities to interact globally -- possibly through study, research, or work abroad.
Many of these courses are offered by Human Resources. If you have questions about the information listed, please email hrstraining@wsu.edu or call 509-335-4521.
Students
- Cultural Competency Training
- Date and Time: First and last Wednesdays of each month
Location: Heritage House
Instructor: Jeff Guillory (Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity)
Description:
The Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity offers three-hour Cultural Competency classes that give participants a competitive edge in today’s multicultural labor market. Participants will learn how to deal with different cultural, values, norms, customs and expectations in today’s workplace using best practice techniques and real world leadership skills.
Register
- Global Citizenship 101 Workshop
- Date and Time: November 2, 2009; 5:00 pm and November 20, 2009; 4:00 pm
Description:
This workshop is designed to prepare students to get the most out of their international experience living and studying with people from different cultures – whether here at WSU or while studying abroad. The workshop takes an in-depth look at real-life cross-cultural interactions that WSU students face and encourages participants to think critically about the cultural values and belief systems that come in to focus while living within a global community.
Register
- How to Support ESL Students in Your Classes
- Date and Time: October 20, 2009; 1:30 pm
Location: Avery 111 (Bundy Reading Room)
Instructor:Instructed by Jen Walser (Intensive American Language Center)
Description:
Learn about some characteristics of "typical" English as a Second Language (ESL) students and some of the challenges they face in their classes. Discover campus-wide resources as well as teaching strategies to help ESL student get the most out of your course.
Register
- Joys and the Challenges of Working and Living Abroad
- Date and Time: November 19, 2009; 1:30 pm and March 25, 2010; 1:30 pm
Location: Avery 111 (Bundy Reading Room)
Instructor:Instructed by Barbara Nasralla (Intensive American Language Center)
Description:
Learn about the experience of living and working in another country. Find out about practical ways of initiating an overseas job search. Discover what areas must be considered in a developing and changing global culture and economy.
Register
- Non-Immigrant Scholars and Students and the Process of Becoming a Permanent Resident
- Date and Time: November 3, 2010; 1:00 pm
Location: AMS Videoconferencing sites
Instructor:Instructed by Dena Neese (Office of International Students and Scholars) and Janet Sheehan (Attorney for Bryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC of Seattle)
Description:
This course is devoted to information regarding the assistance provided to departments and international scholars by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) and outside council in the permanent residency process. It is presented by OISS staff and Janet H. Cheetham, Attorney/Member RYAN SWANSON & CLEVELAND PLLC, an experienced firm in Seattle that represents departments and international scholars with cases that OISS does not provide assistance with.
Register
- Panel Discussion: Being an Non-native English Speaker at WSU
- Date and Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Moderator:Moderated by Nancy Bell (English), Ashley Ater-Kranov (Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology)
Description:
Come hear from a diverse group of undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff about the challenges of being a non-native English speaker in our academic community. Panelists will discuss their experiences and take questions from the audience.
Register
- Tutoring English Abroad
- Date and Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Instructor:Instructed by Nancy Bell (English), Ashley Ater-Kranov (Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology)
Description:
Mainly aimed at students who plan to study abroad and may find themselves in a position to teach or tutor English in their host country, this workshop provides a brief overview of principles, techniques and resources for second language teaching and learning.
Register
Faculty
- Cultural Competency Training
- Date and Time: First and last Wednesdays of each month
Location: Heritage House
Instructor: Jeff Guillory (Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity)
Description:
The Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity offers three-hour Cultural Competency classes that give participants a competitive edge in today’s multicultural labor market. Participants will learn how to deal with different cultural, values, norms, customs and expectations in today’s workplace using best practice techniques and real world leadership skills.
Register
- Employing H-1B Workers at WSU
- Date and Time: October 13, 2009; 2:00 p.m.
Location: AMS Videoconferencing sites
Instructor:Instructed by Deena Neese and Robert Cassleman (Office of International Students and Scholars)
Description:
This informational session is presented by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) for departmental representatives who would like to learn more about the process of employing international scholars in the non-immigrant category of H-1B worker. Topics will include working with OISS, the difference between J-1 and H-1B, process time lines, other WSU offices providing assistance, contracts and termination
Register
- Employing J-1 Exchange Visitors at WSU
- Date and Time: October 13, 2009; 1:00 pm
Location: AMS Videoconferencing sites
Instructor:Instructed by Deena Neese and Robert Cassleman (Office of International Students and Scholars)
Description:
This informational session is presented by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) for departmental representatives who would like to learn more about the process of employing international scholars in the non-immigrant category of J-1 exchange visitor. Topics will include working with OISS, the difference between J-1 and H-1B, process time lines, other WSU offices providing assistance, contracts and termination.
Register
- How to Support ESL Students in Your Classes
- Date and Time: October 20, 2009; 1:30 pm
Location: Avery 111 (Bundy Reading Room)
Instructor:Instructed by Jen Walser (Intensive American Language Center)
Description:
Learn about some characteristics of "typical" English as a Second Language (ESL) students and some of the challenges they face in their classes. Discover campus-wide resources as well as teaching strategies to help ESL student get the most out of your course.
Register
- Joys and the Challenges of Working and Living Abroad
- Date and Time: November 19, 2009; 1:30 pm and March 25, 2010; 1:30 pm
Location: Avery 111 (Bundy Reading Room)
Instructor:Instructed by Barbara Nasralla (Intensive American Language Center)
Description:
Learn about the experience of living and working in another country. Find out about practical ways of initiating an overseas job search. Discover what areas must be considered in a developing and changing global culture and economy.
Register
- Non-Immigrant Scholars and Students and the Process of Becoming a Permanent Resident
- Date and Time: November 3, 2010; 1:00 pm
Location: AMS Videoconferencing sites
Instructor:Instructed by Dena Neese (Office of International Students and Scholars) and Janet Sheehan (Attorney for Bryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC of Seattle)
Description:
This course is devoted to information regarding the assistance provided to departments and international scholars by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) and outside council in the permanent residency process. It is presented by OISS staff and Janet H. Cheetham, Attorney/Member RYAN SWANSON & CLEVELAND PLLC, an experienced firm in Seattle that represents departments and international scholars with cases that OISS does not provide assistance with.
Register
- Non-Immigrant Scholars and Students and the Process of Becoming a Permanent Resident
- Date and Time: November 3, 2010; 1:00 pm
Location: AMS Videoconferencing sites
Instructor:Instructed by Dena Neese (Office of International Students and Scholars) and Janet Sheehan (Attorney for Bryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC of Seattle)
Description:
This course is devoted to information regarding the assistance provided to departments and international scholars by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) and outside council in the permanent residency process. It is presented by OISS staff and Janet H. Cheetham, Attorney/Member RYAN SWANSON & CLEVELAND PLLC, an experienced firm in Seattle that represents departments and international scholars with cases that OISS does not provide assistance with.
Register
- Panel Discussion: Being an Non-native English Speaker at WSU
- Date and Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Moderator:Moderated by Nancy Bell (English), Ashley Ater-Kranov (Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology)
Description:
Come hear from a diverse group of undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff about the challenges of being a non-native English speaker in our academic community. Panelists will discuss their experiences and take questions from the audience.
Register
- Panel Discussion: Employing International Students and Scholars at WSU
- Date and Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Instructor:Instructed by a multi-member panel from various campus offices, including International Programs, Human Resource Services, Grant & Research Development, Travel Services and the Center for Human Rights
Description:
This workshop features a panel of representatives from various offices that assist with employment processes for international students and scholars, including I-9, payroll, immigration, non-immigrant taxation, travel payments, social security number issuance and use. It is an opportunity to hear briefly from each of these offices and to meet those who assist with the various related processes.
Register
- Tips and Strategies for Communicating with Non-Native English Speakers in the University Workplace
- Date and Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Instructor:Instructed by Nancy Bell (English), Ashley Ater-Kranov (Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology)
Description:
Do you . . .
- Regularly interact with non-native speakers of English in your workplace or classroom?
- Sometimes have trouble understanding and making yourself understood in these situations?
- Sometimes feel frustrated in these situations?
This workshop features strategies for effective oral communications between native speakers of English and non-native speakers of English in a variety of settings.
Register
Staff
- Cultural Competency Training
- Date and Time: First and last Wednesdays of each month
Location: Heritage House
Instructor: Jeff Guillory (Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity)
Description:
The Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity offers three-hour Cultural Competency classes that give participants a competitive edge in today’s multicultural labor market. Participants will learn how to deal with different cultural, values, norms, customs and expectations in today’s workplace using best practice techniques and real world leadership skills.
Register
- Employing H-1B Workers at WSU
- Date and Time: October 13, 2009; 2:00 p.m.
Location: AMS Videoconferencing sites
Instructor:Instructed by Deena Neese and Robert Cassleman (Office of International Students and Scholars)
Description:
This informational session is presented by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) for departmental representatives who would like to learn more about the process of employing international scholars in the non-immigrant category of H-1B worker. Topics will include working with OISS, the difference between J-1 and H-1B, process time lines, other WSU offices providing assistance, contracts and termination
Register
- Employing J-1 Exchange Visitors at WSU
- Date and Time: October 13, 2009; 1:00 p.m.
Location: AMS Videoconferencing sites
Instructor:Instructed by Deena Neese and Robert Cassleman (Office of International Students and Scholars)
Description:
This informational session is presented by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) for departmental representatives who would like to learn more about the process of employing international scholars in the non-immigrant category of J-1 exchange visitor. Topics will include working with OISS, the difference between J-1 and H-1B, process time lines, other WSU offices providing assistance, contracts and termination.
Register
- Joys and the Challenges of Working and Living Abroad
- Date and Time: November 19, 2009; 1:30 pm and March 25, 2010; 1:30 pm
Location: Avery 111 (Bundy Reading Room)
Instructor:Instructed by Barbara Nasralla (Intensive American Language Center)
Description:
Learn about the experience of living and working in another country. Find out about practical ways of initiating an overseas job search. Discover what areas must be considered in a developing and changing global culture and economy.
Register
- Non-Immigrant Scholars and Students and the Process of Becoming a Permanent Resident
- Date and Time: November 3, 2010; 1:00 pm
Location: AMS Videoconferencing sites
Instructor:Instructed by Dena Neese (Office of International Students and Scholars) and Janet Sheehan (Attorney for Bryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC of Seattle)
Description:
This course is devoted to information regarding the assistance provided to departments and international scholars by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) and outside council in the permanent residency process. It is presented by OISS staff and Janet H. Cheetham, Attorney/Member RYAN SWANSON & CLEVELAND PLLC, an experienced firm in Seattle that represents departments and international scholars with cases that OISS does not provide assistance with.
Register
- Panel Discussion: Being an Non-native English Speaker at WSU
- Date and Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Moderator:Moderated by Nancy Bell (English), Ashley Ater-Kranov (Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology)
Description:
Come hear from a diverse group of undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff about the challenges of being a non-native English speaker in our academic community. Panelists will discuss their experiences and take questions from the audience.
Register
- Panel Discussion: Employing International Students and Scholars at WSU
- Date and Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Instructor:Instructed by a multi-member panel from various campus offices, including International Programs, Human Resource Services, Grant & Research Development, Travel Services and the Center for Human Rights
Description:
This workshop features a panel of representatives from various offices that assist with employment processes for international students and scholars, including I-9, payroll, immigration, non-immigrant taxation, travel payments, social security number issuance and use. It is an opportunity to hear briefly from each of these offices and to meet those who assist with the various related processes.
Register
- Tips and Strategies for Communicating with Non-Native English Speakers in the University Workplace
- Date and Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Instructor:Instructed by Nancy Bell (English), Ashley Ater-Kranov (Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology)
Description:
Do you . . .
- Regularly interact with non-native speakers of English in your workplace or classroom?
- Sometimes have trouble understanding and making yourself understood in these situations?
- Sometimes feel frustrated in these situations?
This workshop features strategies for effective oral communications between native speakers of English and non-native speakers of English in a variety of settings.
Register
Academic Advisors
- Cultural Competency Training
- Date and Time: First and last Wednesdays of each month
Location: Heritage House
Instructor: Jeff Guillory (Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity)
Description:
The Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity offers three-hour Cultural Competency classes that give participants a competitive edge in today’s multicultural labor market. Participants will learn how to deal with different cultural, values, norms, customs and expectations in today’s workplace using best practice techniques and real world leadership skills.
Register
- Advisor's Workshop on Education Abroad:
Everything You Need to Know! - Date and Time: September 25, 2009; 8:30-11:00am
Location: Bryan Hall, Room 105
Instructor: Candace Chenoweth, Kate Wray, Miranda Roberts, Laurie Quiring, (Education Abroad)
Description:
This workshop is designed to give WSU academic advisors and faculty who do advising the information and tools they need to initiate a dialogue on studying abroad with their advisees.
Register
- Joys and the Challenges of Working and Living Abroad
- Date and Time: November 19, 2009; 1:30 pm and March 25, 2010; 1:30 pm
Location: Avery 111 (Bundy Reading Room)
Instructor:Instructed by Barbara Nasralla (Intensive American Language Center)
Description:
Learn about the experience of living and working in another country. Find out about practical ways of initiating an overseas job search. Discover what areas must be considered in a developing and changing global culture and economy.
Register
- Panel Discussion: Being an Non-native English Speaker at WSU
- Date and Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Moderator:Moderated by Nancy Bell (English), Ashley Ater-Kranov (Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology)
Description:
Come hear from a diverse group of undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff about the challenges of being a non-native English speaker in our academic community. Panelists will discuss their experiences and take questions from the audience.
Register