International Affairs Commissioners Report

10/18/06

Adam Fardy

Good Evening Everyone,

Last Friday’s International Dinner was a huge success and I would just like to thank everyone who came out to support the international community.  I would also like to thank all the groups that participated in the event as well as all the individuals that volunteered to help clean up the event as well; they all did a wonderful job.

I met with my I.S.U. faculty advisor yesterday to discuss such issues as the Baker Catering policy as well as the Tuberculosis testing at Ohio University.  We had a long discussion on some new approaches to having the Baker Catering issue resolved, at least in the best possible way for the international community.  Krista as well as I discussed a new program that would possibly solve the troublesome situation for the international students.  We will be working closely with one another in the coming weeks to draft a proposal of some sort.

I will be discussing further advancement upon the Tuberculosis testing issue with the I.S.U executive committee tonight.  I will keep everyone posted on what they have to say on the issue.

I’ve also been working to find out International student retention rates here at Ohio University to help collaborate with Patrick Heery and other fellow commissioners in regards to the Diversity and Retention Forum.

Have a good rest of the week.

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