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.
Upcoming Training
- 4th Annual Education Abroad Academic Advisor's Workshop: An International Tool Kit - Enabling WSU Students to Excel in a Global Sciety
- Date: September 24, 2010 | 7:45 am
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.
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Target Audience: WSU Faculty and Advisors - Cultural Competency Training
- Date and Time: First and last Wednesdays of each month
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.
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Target Audience: WSU Faculty, Students, and Staff - Employing H-1B Workers at WSU and Immigrant Tracking Training
- Date and Time: October 6, 2010 | 1:30 pm
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.
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Course materials:
Target Audience: WSU Faculty and Staff
Presentation Notes
PowerPoint Presentation
- F-1 OPT Status and Beyond...Temporary and Permanent Immigration Options after Graduation
- Date and Time: October 6, 2010 | 1:30 pm
Description:
This course discusses how students can remain in lawful work staus after graduation. Topics include OPT status, O-1, E-3 options, as well as dos and don'ts of employer sponsorship.
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Target Audience: WSU Students and Faculty
- Hosting and Employing J-1 Exchange Visitors: Scholars, Students, and Student Interns
- Date and Time: October 15, 2010 | 4:00 pm
Description:
This session will cover the unique opportunities and challenges of this new category and discuss the processes that have been put in place by OISS to assist and guide the hosting departments. Come and learn about this promising new international exchange opportunity from OISS staff. 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.
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Course materials:
Target Audience: WSU Faculty and Staff
Presentation Notes
PowerPoint Presentation
- Non-Immigrant Scholars and Students and the Process of Becoming a Permanent Resident
- Date and Time: October 22, 2010 | 9:00 am
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.
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Target Audience: WSU Faculty, Staff and International Scholars and Students
Videostream Available
Presentation Notes
PowerPoint Presentation
Supplemental Materials - Tips and Strategies for Communicating with Non- Native English Speakers in the University Workplace
- Date and Time: November 16, 2010 | 1:30 pm
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
Target Audience: WSU Faculty and Staff