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The Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS) serves as a hub for international students and visiting scholars to receive immigration support and engage in intercultural programs and activities. Housed within the Center are International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), Intercultural Programs and Support, and the University of Connecticut American English Language Initiative (UCAELI).
ISSS supports the greater internationalization of the University of Connecticut through the development and delivery of services and programs that help our international students, scholars, faculty and staff accomplish their academic and professional goals at UConn. ISSS serves as the resource for academic and administrative units in the collaboration, hiring and sponsorship of international students, scholars, faculty and staff. It also provides on-going orientation and support services in a welcoming environment designed to foster cultural adjustment to the U.S.
Advisors counsel international students and scholars on a variety of immigration/visa issues such as Practical Training, Change of Status, Program Extensions, Leave of Absence, Reduced Course Load and Employment authorizations. International Advisors are available to meet by appointment. Learn More...
International Student & Scholar Services Team Members
Arthur Galinat
Director
arthur.galinat@uconn.edu
Jennifer King
Assistant Director Operations
jennifer.king@uconn.edu
Catherine Barachkova
International Scholar Advisor
ekaterina.
barachkova@uconn.edu
Nadine Boudissa
International Advisor
nadine.boudissa@uconn.edu
Annie Casarella
International Advisor
annie.casarella@uconn.edu
Lulu Dong
International Advisor
lulu.dong@uconn.edu
Dana Foster
International Services Coordinator
dana.foster@uconn.edu
Neena Kapoor
International Advisor
neena.kapoor@uconn.edu
Benjamin Kohanski
International Services Specialist
benjamin.kohanski@uconn.edu
Leslie Lawrence
International Advisor
leslie.lawrence@uconn.edu
Eddie Pavliscsak
International Services Specialist
edward.pavliscsak@uconn.edu
Huong Pham
International Advisor
huong.pham@uconn.edu
Hailey Winschel
Administrative Assistant
hailey.winschel@uconn.edu
Amna Besirevic
Student Worker
international@uconn.edu
Sarah Collias
Student Worker
international@uconn.edu
Biao Wang
Student Worker
international@uconn.edu
Remley Whitaker
Student Worker
international@uconn.edu
Yuria Yamamoto
Student Worker
international@uconn.edu
Intercultural Programs and Support
Intercultural Programs and Support (IPS) encourages the development of critical intercultural competence and inclusion of students, faculty, and staff by engaging in conversations and promoting analytical and reflective behaviors to deepen understanding of cultures. The program aims to maximize students’ access to educational, cultural, and community resources.
The University of Connecticut American English Language Initiative (UCAELI), through IPS, offers language programming for learners who want to study or improve their English for professional or personal goals. The Institute has provided quality English instruction to more than 3,000 students from countries throughout the world since 1990. It has since aided in maximizing students’ access to educational, cultural, and community resources as well. UCAELI also provides its students and community with opportunities for international experiences and learning through diverse interactions with others. To uncover more about this program, learn more...
Team Members
Jeannie Slayton, Ph.D.
Director, Intercultural Programs and Support & UCAELI
jeannie.slayton@uconn.edu
Ana Colón-Wallace
Educational Program Assistant, UCAELI
ana.s.colon@uconn.edu
Fernando Rodriguez-Barberet
Academic Program Administrator, UCAELI
fernando.rodriguez-barberet@uconn.edu