History
Established in 2014, the International Student Advisory Board's goal is to represent the needs and concerns of international students at Tulane and work towards improving the Tulane experience for all international students. ISAB advises OISS on international student needs and concerns, participates in developing new initiatives, interacts with the wider University community to raise the visibility of international students, and develops international student leadership.
Board members provide feedback on programming, including, but not limited to, social programming, orientation programs, information sessions, immigration support, and website improvements. Additionally, board members can comment on the overall experience of being a student at Tulane. International students need to know that their voices and ideas are understood, and OISS is responsible for actively integrating ISAB's feedback, concerns, and ideas into general programming and goals.
Membership
OISS is committed to building a board that mirrors the diversity of Tulane's international student body. The board is designed to be a melting pot of perspectives, with undergraduate and graduate students from various nationalities and groups. Leaders of nationality organizations and groups are encouraged to nominate a member from their association, fostering broad representation and communication among the diverse national communities on campus.
Responsibilities
ISAB members are integral to the board's operations. They are expected to attend meetings, share their questions, concerns, and ideas, and communicate ISAB's role to their fellow students at Tulane. Regular and active participation in the board's activities is encouraged and essential for the board to function effectively.
Members will be expected to serve one-year terms. While some overlap between personal and group concerns may occur, the goal is that ISAB members will not try to push their agendas at the cost of the group's voice.
Board Meetings
OISS staff members will facilitate ISAB meetings, which are held every three weeks on Mondays from 6 PM - 8 PM throughout the academic year and include dinner. Other students or representatives from the University may be invited as guests to meetings.
Agendas and minutes will be posted on the ISAB Slack, our main form of communication, for all members to view. This includes any presentations or proposals presented to the group. ISAB will decide whether or not to convene at least one open forum per year to discuss international community issues or to seek other venues for community input.
ISAB Projects
ISAB members have the ability to send a project proposal and become project managers of a project of their choosing. These projects can address gaps international students identify in campus support, student life experience, employment support, and other university experiences.
Previous Projects
TUPals
TUPals is an initiative under the International Student Advisory Board whose mission is to help new international students connect with their peers and the institution to ease their transition to Tulane so that they may succeed personally, socially, and academically.
International Student Advisory Board (ISAB)
Are you interested in advising OISS on international student needs and concerns? Do you want to participate in the development of new initiatives, interact with the wider University community to raise the visibility of international students, and develop your leadership abilities? OISS seeks a board that is highly diverse and broadly representative of Tulane's international student body. Serving on the ISAB provides members with many opportunities to represent the voices and experiences of international students, develop as leaders, shape OISS’ programs and policies, give back to the international student community and the university, work with other international students and OISS staff, and learn more about OISS and Tulane University. The ISAB Board meets on Mondays from 6 PM to 8 PM every three week on the uptown campus.
