ashley_onomata

Strategic Communications at World Education Services - @WorldEdServices. Former editor RTs≠endorsements. Views my own.

[ashley_onomata @ashley_onomata]

.@TownNorthNissan is #failing on the service side. Days in the shop, poor #customercommunication. When will we get our car back? Every day we hear "Tomorrow!" Help.

[WES Global Talent Bridge @WESGlobalTalent]

As the Ukraine crisis deepens, WES calls on @StateDept @DHSgov @SecMayorkas @SecBlinken & @POTUS to provide humanitarian protection for #refugees & affected #Ukrainians in the US. This includes Temporary Protected Status, Deferred Enforced Departure & Special Student Relief.

[ashley_onomata @ashley_onomata]

@theotherjude no such thing.

[Arun Venugopal @arunNYC]

Things we were never taught as little Texans: "The Alamo is, after all, dedicated to the American fear of the Mexican body, of Mexican invasion, of Mexican agency that firmly and directly contested agendas of white supremacy in early 19th-century Texas."
https://t.co/vGpxOzgW9Q

[Karin Fischer @karinfischer]

In recent weeks, I'd been talking with international educators about whether America's reputation can be repaired. I've got to say: Will these sorts of images make Chinese mothers or Indian fathers want to send their children to study in the U.S.?

[ashley_onomata @ashley_onomata]

Fantastic!

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking News: The Trump administration walked back a policy that would have stripped foreign college students of their visas if their courses were entirely online https://t.co/4eGZsBvHpm

[ashley_onomata @ashley_onomata]

Yesterday's #SEVP deeply troubling decision will have ramifications that extend well beyond any individual campus. #YouAreWelcomeHere whether online or in-person.

[World Education Services @WorldEdServices]

WES opposes @ICEgov’s decision to mandate in-person learning for #intlstudents. The decision harms students, faculty, and academic institutions. https://t.co/APfnrsUjUp

[ashley_onomata @ashley_onomata]

“I’m here to help. Not to be helped. I’m a doctor and worked for two years in my country. I want to use that experience to help the American people.”

[World Education Services @WorldEdServices]

Despite licensing barriers, #refugee doctors are finding ways to contribute to the fight against #COVID19. In @TIME WES Policy & Advocacy Dir. Jacki Esposito explains why int’l medical graduates aren't able to join the U.S. health care system: https://t.co/HjEHJIj3bh #IMGs

[ashley_onomata @ashley_onomata]

@karinfischer Thanks for reporting on this.

[WES Canada @WESCanada]

Join WES and partners as we launch a national conversation on building a more inclusive Canadian workforce. We’re kicking it off with a Twitter chat—share your best practices on the #inclusion of immigrant talent. Tune in May 21 at 1PM EDT! #ImmigrantsWork #COVID19

[ashley_onomata @ashley_onomata]

So important!

[Karin Fischer @karinfischer]

A14 This is critical. Colleges can't control pandemics or governmental policy. But they can send a message to international students they are valued by responding to their needs and concerns in the height of the crisis and by prioritizing them in planning #IntlEdNow

[ashley_onomata @ashley_onomata]

.@CurtisSChin touched on this. It's a hugely important issue - can't be left off the list.

[Dr. Christina Yao @christinayao]

I had to circle back to this question... have we talked about the RACISM that many international students have experienced during #COVID19?? A global racial phenomenon exacerbated by a health pandemic. #IntlEdNow

[Karin Fischer @karinfischer]

A6 It's been on individual colleges to step in and provide aid to needy international (and other) students. For example, alumnae at my alma mater have raised funds to help current students. Also @IIEglobal has a special emergency relief fund https://t.co/mvrhOMAdTC #IntlEdNow 2/

[ashley_onomata @ashley_onomata]

.@conahec What are the best vehicles for communication? Facebook? Email? Text? #intlednow

[CONAHEC @conahec]

@WESPicks HEIs members of @conahec have reported that constant communication with their #intlstudents is key to make sure they are safe (especially if they stayed at the host country) and academically engaged  #IntlEdNow

[ashley_onomata @ashley_onomata]

Yes, this.

[ashley_onomata @ashley_onomata]

.@vinithag_ Is anyone compiling and sharing out lessons learned and best practices? #IntlEdNow

[Vinitha Gengatharan @vinithag_]

@WESPicks Many universities in Canada have setup emergency bursaries, allowing students to stay in residences, wellness programming (virtual), workshops on landlord tenant rights etc. to make them feel safe, secure and that they belong here. #IntlEdNow

[ashley_onomata @ashley_onomata]

.@ProfJasonLane Can you advise - Is anyone compiling best practices? Researching them? How to we spark shared action on students' behalf? #intlednow

[Jason E. Lane @ProfJasonLane]

A2: Many HEIs are working very closely with their international students as they grapple with this crisis – ranging from providing housing for those stuck on campus to access to campus foodbanks to ensuring they have technology needed to engage in #RemotedEd. #IntlEdNow

[ashley_onomata @ashley_onomata]

Clear data is critical. Supports comments of @karinfischer and others regarding the many uncertainties that International students face. #IntlEdNow

[One To World @OneToWorldInc]

@WESPicks In a #OneToWorld survey of #intlstudents, 70% of respondents said they decided to remain in the U.S. and are currently dealing with uncertainties around healthcare, housing, and a loss of community while bearing the stress of navigating a crisis far from their homes. #IntlEdNow

[Karin Fischer @karinfischer]

A1 But the big challenges are in the future: Will travel restrictions be lifted & visa processing ramped up? What if online classes aren’t a stopgap but how courses will be taught in the fall? There’s a strong possibility we will see few new international students #IntlEdNow 2/

[One To World @OneToWorldInc]

@WESPicks #IntlEdNow. We asked our #intlstudents about the problems they’re facing and the support they need during #COVID19, and this is what they said: