Acknowledgements

The Office of International Student Retention Services (OISRS), a unit under the Student Development Center, which is a department within the Student Success and Enrollment Services, is proud to present this International Student Handbook. It may not address all of your concerns or answer all of your questions but it is a start.

Special thanks and appreciation to:
  • Dan Paracka, Assistant Director of the International Center, who wrote the foundation for the previous International Student Handbook and was the inspiration for this one.
  • Mary Zoghby, Frank Pintozzi, and Jerome Ratchford for their pioneering efforts on behalf of the International Student Association.
  • Akanmu Adebayo, Lovett Elango, Julio Espana, and Hope Udombon who remember the international spirit.
  • Carmen Diaz, Thomas Keene, Cheryl Matson, Kathy Matthews, Terri Thomas, Elaine Thornton, and Dave Waples, who give to the international students from their hearts.
  • Swapan Jain (India), Symon K. Kimitei (Kenya), and Annika Stens (Finland) who gave valuable input regarding the contents of this handbook.
  • David Fisher, for the pictures and layouts.
  • Wanankaew (Pommy) Chanleung (Thailand), Steffen Deonanan (Republic of Trinidad and Tobago), and Victoria Ibe (Nigeria) and Pamela Koeferl for clerical support.

 

  • Dee Sirrocco and Jeannie Wearn in the Student Development Center, Ed Bonza in the Student Life Center, and Brian Mazaiwana (Zimbabwe), for their time, clerical wizardry and fine-tuning.
  • Amine M. El Jaouhari and Carol Pope for putting the handbook online.
  • The International Student Association (ISA) and the OISRS Liaisons for their continued support.
  • Greater Atlanta Newcomers Guide 1998-1999 Edition, Chambers Publications Inc., Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1740, Atlanta, Georgia, 30301-1740, (404) 586-8403, www.metroatlantachamber.com
  • 2201 Fascinating Facts Two Volumes in One,
    David Louis, Wing Books
  • National Geographic magazine
  • Pittsburgh Renaissance News, www.blackpittsburgh.com, August 5, 1998, Vol.32, No 31,
  • Q & A on the News for the DID YOU KNOW ... sections.

Be a part from the start!

 

Charmayne B. Richardson

Crichard@kennesaw.edu

Coordinator
International Student Retention Services