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Office of Global Learning

International Services Advisory Boards

The Office of Global Learning International Services is launching two campus advisory boards—one made up of Cornell students at every level and one of scholars, including faculty, staff, and other Cornell employees.

We hope you’ll consider sharing your advice and experiences as a member of one of our advisory boards. Your recommendations will enhance the international community’s experience at Cornell by helping us refine and expand our services and programs.

Join an Advisory Board

Applications for the boards’ inaugural term—running from January 2024 to May 2025—are now open! Find out more below.

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International Student Advisory Board

The new International Student Advisory Board will include Ithaca-based international students from across Cornell’s colleges and schools, representing a range of cultures, disciplines, and experiences. As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to share your insights, learn about the university’s inner workings, engage with fellow students and Cornell units, and make a lasting impact on Cornell’s international community.

Members represent the international student body at Cornell. All international students—undergraduate, graduate, and professional students—studying on the Ithaca campus are eligible.

Area of Responsibility

The board’s charge is to assess services provided by International Services and provide recommendations to improve operations, including perspectives on what is working well and potential opportunities for growth and change.

The board will decide whether to convene at least one open forum per year to discuss international community issues or to seek other venues for broader community feedback.

Terms and Expectations

A term is one academic year. Please note that the inaugural board term will begin January 2024 and end May 2025. Members in good standing may return for succeeding years. You must be available to attend in-person meetings during all regular semesters of your term.

Members are expected to think critically, ask difficult questions, engage in dialogue, and work with myriad cultures. Consistent participation in the board's meetings and activities is expected.

  • Meetings are held on campus twice each fall and spring semester and typically last one hour.
  • You will be required to communicate regularly with International Services administrators between meetings.
  • Changes to the board’s charge and membership composition may be made at the discretion of International Services.

How to Apply

If you are committed to internationalization at Cornell and would like to serve on the International Student Advisory Board, we invite you to apply! Applications close Sunday, January 10.

We will select 12 board members in the first cycle and replace a limited number of board members in each subsequent year—a highly selective process. We expect applicants to be willing to dedicate time and effort to being an active board member. In your online application, you must pledge to contribute as an active member for three semesters in the inaugural term (one full academic year in future years). 

Students: Apply Online

International Scholar Advisory Board

The new International Scholar Advisory Board will include Cornell employees—faculty, researchers, and staff­—from across campuses, colleges, and schools, representing a wide range of cultures, disciplines, and experiences. As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your network with university-level service and make a lasting impact on Cornell’s international community.

Members represent international scholars employed by Cornell, including both the Ithaca campus and Cornell Tech.

Area of Responsibility

The board’s charge is to assess services provided by International Services and provide recommendations to improve operations, including perspectives on what is working well and potential opportunities for growth and change.

The board will decide whether to convene at least one open forum per year to discuss international community issues or to seek other venues for broader community feedback.

Terms and Guidelines

A term is one academic year. Please note that the inaugural board term will begin January 2024 and end May 2025. Members in good standing may return for succeeding years.

Members must think critically, ask difficult questions, engage in dialogue, and work with myriad cultures. We ask for your consistent participation in the board's meetings and activities during your term of service.

  • Meetings are held by Zoom twice each fall and spring semester and typically last one hour.
  • Board members and International Services administrators will communicate regularly between meetings.

Interested?

Members are typically nominated by their college leadership. If you are committed to internationalization at Cornell and would like to serve on the International Scholar Advisory Board, we invite you to express your interest using our online form. We plan to select nine board members in the first cycle and replace board members as needed in subsequent years.

Scholars: Express Interest