Welcome

Visiting International Professional Program 2016 Spring Orientation & Luncheon

• Program

• Support

• Services

YOU WILL.

SPARTANS WILL.

INTRODUCTIONS

Ms.Xuefei Hao

Program

Coordinator

Dr. Kiwon Kang

Academic

Advisor,

Program

Coordinator

Mr.Joseph Murphy

Administrative Lead

Dr. Mina Shin

Program

Coordinator

Ms.Qing Xia

Program Manager

Dr. Xiaoqing

Chen

Program

Coordinator

Ms. Leigh Baker

Fiscal Officer

Dr. Xinyu Wu

Director

Zokhid Ibragimov

Program Assistant

Yuting Zhao

Program Assistant

INTRODUCTIONS (Front Desk Staff)

INTRODUCTIONS

• Your name

• Affiliation

• Job Title

• Family

• Hobbies

• Things you’d like to do during your stay

Signature Scavenger Hunt

• A prize is awaiting for the one who gets the most signatures!

MSU QUIZ Joe Murphy

• What year was MSU founded?

• What is the nickname of MSU?

• What is the name of MSU’s mascot?

• What are MSU’s colors?

• How many buildings are on campus?

• How many students were attending MSU as of fall 2014?

• What percentage does international students make up as of fall 2014?

• How many majors does MSU offer?

Overview of VIPP Qing Xia

• Brief history of VIPP

• From a humble beginning to a signature program in ISP

• What’s special about VIPP? • Professional, customized, service centered

• Current programs

• VIPP alumni network in China and South Korea

• Move forward and upward with MSU

ACADEMIC ISSUES Kiwon Kang

• Minimum Requirements for Certificate • Minimum Requirement

• Academic Records • Academic Records (sample)

• VIPP Courses – 80% attendance rate!

• Certificates • Certificate of Completion

• Certificate of Participation

ACADEMIC ISSUES Kiwon Kang

• Forms related to Research • Form C: Application for VIP 890 Independent Study

• Forms related to Professional Activities • Form D-1: Seminar Report

• Form D-2: Conference Report

• Form D-3: Field Visit Report

• Form D-4: Internship Report

• Form D-5: Academic Course Observation Report

• Conference Travel Grant • Application Form

MSU ID: A-PID Student Xuefei Hao

• Access to library

• Eligible to buy a student CATA Bus Passes

• Purchase of MSU Cafeteria Meal Plan

• Eligible for student discounts in movie theaters, museums and stores

• Athletic Event Tickets • http://www.msuspartans.com/tickets/msu-tickets.html

• IM Gym Memberships • http://recsports.msu.edu/Fitness/Memberships.html

• Government regulations on immigration

• General advising for international students and scholar

• Overseas travel: Travel signature is needed

• SSN: http://oiss.isp.msu.edu/documents/students/SSNhandout.pdf

• Driver license: http://oiss.isp.msu.edu/students/license.htm

• Forms: http://oiss.isp.msu.edu/resources/forms.htm

• Health Insurance: Room 12A (IC’s Garden Level)

• OISS Walk-in Hours:

• Fall and Spring: Monday - Friday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

OISS (Office for International Students& Scholars)

Xuefei Hao

ENGLISH LEARNING RESOURCES Leigh Baker

• Campus-based English learning resources • VIPP language courses

• Volunteer English Tutoring Program http://vetp.isp.msu.edu

• Community-based Resources • East Lansing Public Library

• http://www.elpl.org/events/practice-your-english

• Friendship House

• http://friendshiphousemsu.org/

• Spartan Village Community Center

• Volunteer English Program • Trinity Church, University Lutheran Church, etc.

• Taxis

• I-cab: 517-215-7910

• Michigan Flyer • East Lansing to Detroit airport

• $50 round-trip ticket

• http://www.michiganflyer.com/FaresPromotions.aspx

• Amtrak / Greyhound • Train to Chicago

• $30 - $50 per one-way ticket

• http://www.amtrak.com/home

• MegaBus • Public bus to Grand Rapids & Chicago

• $1 - $25 per one-way ticket

• http://us.megabus.com/

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Leigh Baker

“Things to Do at MSU” •Wharton Center

• home of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra

• Broadway at Wharton Center series

• concerts by local, national, and international acts

•IM Gyms (Spartan Village Gym) • IM East, West & Circle

• Outdoor and indoor pool

•Munn Ice Arena • Public Skating

•Forest Akers Golf Courses

•The Demmer Center • Archery and Shooting Ranges

RECREATION Yuting Zhao

Safety Laws against Leaving a Child

Unattended in a Car • 0-6 years old

• Do not leave your child unattended anywhere!

LAW & PERSONAL SAFETY Mina Shin

Home Alone Laws • Most states do not have laws specifying when kids

are old enough to stay at home alone.

• A rule of thumb: a child 10 years old and younger is NOT responsible enough to be left home alone.

• However, age is not the only factor to consider!!

• Refer to handout for other laws…

• VIPP Cross-country Ski Sunday, Feb 28, 2016.

• VIPP Spring Festival Friday, Feb 5, 2016

VIPP EVENTS Mina Shin

VIPP EVENTS Mina Shin

Brown Bag* Speaker Series

• Michigan Tourism Friday, March 4, 12-1:00 pm

International Center Room 9 (VIPP classroom)

Bring your own lunch!

VIPP COMMUNICATIONS Mina Shin

• Website: vipp.isp.msu.edu

• Quarterly e-Newsletter

• News contribution: vippnews@isp.msu.edu

• Social media

• VIPP Office Hours

• Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

• Phone: 517-432-3663 (front desk)

• VIPP Staff Walk-in Office Hours

• In your handout

• Student Assistants are here to help you!

• Especially in regards to settlement

OFFICE POLICIES Joe Murphy

Questions?

Today’s power point will be available at http://vipp.isp.msu.edu/

Please feel free to download it.

Breakout sessions will be available in your language after the official orientation for further Q&As.