Karin Dykeman, she/her, SUNY Oswego

Pleasant Good afternoon, Desmond S. Rolle University of the Bahamas

Merisha Butler - University of The Bahamas

Camryn Rolle- University of The Bahamas

Deshon Johnson - University of The Bahamas

Helson Ambrose-University of the Bahamas

Tenecia Scott- University of The Bahamas

Great to see our Bahamian friends here!

Jennifer Boehm, IUPUI

We are glad to be here

Hello all! University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Welcome all! Feel free to be on video, if you are comfortable. I love all the introductions in the chat!

Could you explain the differences among the different types of international student and scholar visas?

If you have any questions, feel free to place them in the chat. Or you can scribble them down and talk about them in the breakout rooms.

This explains the three types of visas: F, J, and M: https://educationusa.state.gov/your-5-steps-us-study/apply-your-student-visa/undergraduate#:~:text=The%20United%20States%20government%20offers,F%2C%20J%2C%20and%20M.&text=Before%20you%20can%20apply%20for,and%20Visitor%20Program%20(SEVP).

1. What is next for higher education, will we return fully to traditional class formats?2. If not, how will immigration rules/regulations keep up with the pace of change to support international students coming to the United States?3. How can the U.S. maintain a competitive edge in higher education if immigration doesn’t keep up with course format?4. What can universities and individuals do to engage in this conversation?5. What type of advocacy is needed and where?

And I picked Georgia in 1983!!

Troy State is beautiful

No Student, Faculty

UB Students, I'd like to know your thoughts on Question 1...

Wonderful, Sohail

• Do you think the economic benefits of migration should impact a nation’s immigration policy?• What are some of the interesting trends you can identify from the data provided in the infographics?

And feel free to share thoughts in the Chat too!

I really wish the learning online will be continue because it is very flexible. I can work for part-time, taking care my kids after school and keep my learning going on. So much time and money I can save.

@ Desmond: Agreed, we are having similar conversations on my campus in Texas

I believe everything should move in stages, hybrid learning is a great alternative instead of fully returning to traditional learning right away.

Based on my current perspective, it appears that higher education will not return fully to traditional class formats. Both current students and educators have found that the convenience and accessibility are beneficial personally and professionally and would prefer to have the option to pursue both rather than returning to a more restrictive option in which you have to choose one or the other. It will require collaboration and unified advocacy between institutions of higher education within the United States and international countries in addressing immigration rules and regulations for students in and entering the United States.

Great insight, Deshon!

Well-said, Deshon

I’m so glad to hear the perspective of our students — I thought we might hear more dissatisfaction with online/hybrid courses and desire for more traditional experiences from students.

You never know what you'll find out at Global Literacy Talks, Jody! :)

I have to leave for another meeting now. Thank you so much for this conversation!

@ all, there is emerging research that indicates for SOME students there is a fluidity between online and in person learning that adds another component to this conversation...THEIR perception...the STUDENT perception

I have to hop off. Thank you all for a great discussion!

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Thank you for contributing today. Without you, challenges present themselves. With you, solutions emerge.

Thank you, Sohail and Courtney! And to all of you as well!!

@Walteria I share your position too!

Thanks to my group and to everyone for the great conversations!

Thank You

Thank you all for sharing, I learned so much from the conversation today!

We need a longer session.

Blessings. The struggle is real, but as we say here "The hotter the battle the sweeter the victory"

Thanks so much!

Wonderful discussion! I benefited a lot from this