Two book projects (Routledge & IGI Global): Call for Contributors

Global Perspectives on International Student Experiences in Higher Education: Tensions and Issues (This book will examine a wide range of international student experiences, including student life, engagement in degree courses and extracurricular activities, experiences of teaching and learning, use of technology, experiences of feedback and assessment, and other areas of student involvement.
For more information: https://jistudents.org/book-project/call-for-contributors/
Publisher– Routledge (Taylor & Francis, USA)
Submit your manuscript/proposal to the editor at contact@jistudents.org

International Student Mobility and Opportunities for Growth in the Global Marketplace (This book will examine recent trends in global student mobility in Australia, Asia, North America, Latin America, Middle East, and Europe where the emerging trends and practices are prominent. Publisher – Hersey, PA: IGI Global, USA). For more information: http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/2521

Important Dates

March 20, 2017: Proposal Submission Deadline
April 20, 2017: Notification of Acceptance
August 20, 2017: Full Chapter Submission
September 20, 2017: Review Results Returned
November 20, 2017: Revised Chapters Due
December 1, 2017: Final chapters to publisher

Webinar #6:
Feb 23, 2017 @ 2 pm CST: Global Engagement: Domestic students as international students

Guest Speakers: Dr. Rosalind Latiner Raby, Director of California Colleges for International Education; Dr. Tamara Yakaboski, University of Northern Colorado; Dr. Prashanti Chennamsetti, Texas A&M University; Dr. Shyam Sharma, Stony Brook University; Dr. Uttam Gaulee, Morgan State University; YouTube Link ]

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Spring edition (Jan/Feb 2017 Vol. 7 No. 1) of the Journal of International Students Published
We are pleased to share with you that the Jan/Feb edition of the Journal of International Students has been published. As a new feature, we will be including a short video (less than 5 minutes) of each research article published in the journal. The authors of the articles basically summarize the major findings of the research in the video. You can view, read and order the print and digital copies of the spring edition on the website: https://jistudents.org/2017vol71/ As in the past, the Journal of International Students continues publishing four (4) volumes, each consists of 10-15 articles, in our upcoming editions of 2017/18.

Webinar Series on International Students
The editors of the Journal of International Students started a webinar series on international students. In this series of conversations among scholars, academic service professionals, and for us, we discuss, share ideas, and learn about how colleges and universities currently support these students, how they could promote best practices from their institutions and experiences, and what professional development opportunities they could create for themselves by having ongoing conversations. Click HERE for future events and guest speakers. Please contact editors if you are interested in participating in the webinar or share your suggestions at contact@jistudents.org

Published: Special Issue on International Student Success
The fall 2016 edition (Vol. 6 No. 4) of the Journal of International Students has been published. This is a special issue on “international student success” edited by Dr. Rahul Choudaha. You can access the digital copies free of cost here.

Positions Opened for Reviewers & Consulting Editors
The Journal of International Students (Print ISSN 2162-3104 Online ISSN 2166-3750) is currently accepting applications for the reviewers and consulting editors positions to serve on its editorial board as well as on its new book projects. You can anticipate being asked to review or edit approximately 3 manuscripts per year. Please fill out this Application Form to serve on the editorial board. Doctoral students are also encouraged to apply for these openings.

Journal Indexed/Listed With Major Databases
Journal of International Students has been indexed/listed with all major databases. You can download from your university libraries. Many colleges in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia carry the digital and print copies of the JIS. You can view digital from these major databases: ERIC, ProQuest, EBSCOHost, OCLC/WorldCat, IDP Database of Research on International Education (Produced by Australian Council forEducational Research for IDP), CiteFactor, DRJI, Questia, GIF, UlrichsWeb, Scopus,Cengage, Index Copernicus International, and Cabell’s Directory of Journals.

Support the future of international student research/give to JIS
The editorial team of the Journal of International Students has been advancing its research and joint activities with local and international scholars of international education. The journal team and its authors have been successful to share facts, evidence and authentic research findings to our campus communities in the United States and worldwide. We have already developed webinar series and community projects to advocate the cross-cultural value, reliable research and technology, and global understanding and friendship that international students and scholar bring to our communities and neighborhoods. Every dollar you contribute is dedicated to the programs and activities of the Journal of International Students! Please donate today as generously as you can.

Thank you for your ongoing readership!

JIS Editorial Team
https://jistudents.org/board/

Two book projects (Routledge & IGI Global): Call for Contributors

Webinar #6: Feb 23, 2017 @ 2 pm CST: Global Engagement: Domestic students as international students

Webinar #6:
Feb 23, 2017 @ 2 pm CST: Global Engagement: Domestic students as international students