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Fall 2014 |
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According to figures provided by the University's Institutional Research, Texas Tech has
just recorded the largest number of international students in the history of the school.
The Fall 2014 enrollment of non-resident aliens at Texas Tech University is recorded at
2,804 -- an increase of 513, or 22% over Fall 2014. This represents approximately an
equal percentage increase in both undergraduate and graduate international students.
The greatest number of international students are from India and China. More >>
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On Monday, October 6, the Office of International Affairs assumed responsibility for
admitting international undergraduate students. Previously housed in the Graduate
School, the International Undergraduate Admissions unit is now part of the
International Education and Enrollment Management division in the Office of
International Affairs. The Graduate School continues to process applications for
international students interested in pursuing a graduate degree at Texas Tech
University. More >>
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The TTU Office of International Affairs has established a unit dedicated to focusing on retention
issues and providing a unique, internationalized slate of student life programming and services for
international students. At many universities, international services are lumped into a single unit of employees whose primary
focus is immigration compliance. This approach leaves much to be
desired in terms of retentive programming and services. More >>
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Supporting the university's strategic plan of expanding recruiting efforts throughout South and Central America,
China, India, and Korea, the Office of International Affairs recently signed contracts with two organizations to recruit students in Brazil and India.
Daquiprafora (DQP) in Brazil and The Institute of Management and Foreign Studies (IMFS) in India are the first on-site recruiters contracted to
bring international students to Texas Tech. More >>
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The Office of International Affairs sponsored a workshop on Dec. 2 in the International Cultural Center's Hall
of Nations to familiarize TTU faculty about the Brazil Scientific Mobility Program (BSMP). The BSMP is a shared effort
sponsored by the Brazilian Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. Building on the success of BSMP's first phase,
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has promised an additional 100,000 scholarships to focus on the training of students and researchers abroad. Texas Tech University
is designated as a host U.S. university for this major initiative sponsored by the Brazilian government. More >>
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An Appeal
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Ambassador Nagy
Acquiring a welldeveloped
global
perspective is one
of the most
valuable assets in
today's complex
and interconnected
global marketplace.
believe that all
students should have access to
the advantages that a global
education confers.
Some of our international
students will, at some point in
their education, experience
profound financial need. The
geopolitical reasons might be
complicated, but for our students
the results are simple and dire:
the money from home simply
dries up and there wasn't much
to begin with.
There are also domestic students
who want to study abroad, yet
lack the funds for this lifealtering
opportunity even though
the realities of the global
marketplace make a study
abroad experience vital to the
future success of today's college
graduates.
Scholarships are crucial if we are
to increase our international
student population and expand
the reach of our study abroad
programs. Even though TTU
takes pride in its affordability, out
-of-state tuition is still a steep
price to pay for students from
many areas of the world.
 
 
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Elizabeth McDaniel receives the President's Award of Excellence, presented for strong leadership skills throughout the year, serving as a role model for his or her
colleagues, and promoting goals of Texas Tech through actions and job performance. The Distinguished Staff Awards are intended to recognize and support the achievements of
Texas Tech University and TTU System employees. More >>
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Richard Porter, Director of International Student and Scholar Services, has recently accepted the nomination for the Chair position over the NAFSA
Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) Subcommittee. The position involves yearly visits to Washington DC at NAFSA's expense to meet with EVP leadership.
The Exchange Visitor Program focuses on "J" exchange visitor issues and prioritizes issues for liaison with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs (ECA). More >>
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Christi Felton was honored at the Texas Tech Alumni Association's 2014 Top Techsan Luncheon in October. Winners are nominated by fellow Texas Tech faculty,
students, or staff, and selections are based on work ethic and proficiency, team spirit, and attitude within the Texas Tech family. Letters of support,
examples of the employee exceeding expectations, and reports of outstanding customer service or creating an environment of improved efficiency and productivity
are part of the committee's evaluation of a candidate's overall nomination packet. More >>
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Think Global. Think Texas Tech.
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Texas Tech University Office of International Affairs
601 Indiana Avenue
Box 45004
Lubbock, Texas 79409-5004
Phone: 806.742.3667
http://www.international.ttu.edu
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