Meet the 2024 - 2025 International Student Advisory Board
The International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) informs and advises the Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS) at George Mason University on feedbacks and concerns from the international student community in order to provide effective and successful programs and services. Working with OIPS and other campus offices and units, ISAB aims to better the lives of international students by providing feedback, challenging current policies, and designing new initiatives.
The leadership team of ISAB is composed of no more than 15 international students from all schools and colleges at Mason, representing a wide range of cultures, disciplines, and experiences. The ISAB leadership team is made up of undergraduate representatives, Master’s student representatives, doctoral representatives, as well as representatives of special topics that concern international students. The application process is open to all international students at Mason and seeks to seat a board that is highly diverse broadly representative of the University’s international student body.
The term of board service is one academic year.
Board members will:
- Be an accessible and visible resource for the international student community.
- Foster a supportive intercultural learning community among international students.
- Keep the University accountable and responsive to international students and their concerns.
- Act as a campus leader in encouraging discussions, collecting feedback, advocating for the needs, and raising the visibility of international students.
Eligibility to serve on the board:
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For any questions regarding ISAB, please contact the OIPS Engagement Team at oipsprog@gmu.edu.
If you are committed to furthering internationalization at Mason and passionate about serving on the board, please fill out the application below. DEADLINE FOR THE APPLICATION FOR ISAB A.Y. 2024-2025 is on AUGUST 27, 2024, at 11:59 PM.
Note: Regular attendance and participation are required (3rd Friday of the month 1:00-2:00 PM) so make sure that you can commit before submitting your application. The first meeting will be in-person on September 20, 2024, 12:00-2:00 PM. Thank you!