We Are Not Trying to Recreate the Wheel

    In doing research for Marist College's strategic plan goal 5, I have been putting a lot of focus into getting to know what Marist has to offer its international students.  I have found there is very little thus far, hence the reason for the goal.  Marist Center for Cultural Affairs offers a program for international students which includes a welcome orientation and workshops throughout the year, but there are no student organizations specifically for international students at the college.

Marist College offers a program for international students through the Center for Cultural Affairs.

Marist Center for Cultural Affairs publishes a monthly newsletter informing students of workshops and culturally-related events.

My idea is that Marist start a student organization for international students similar to that of my alma mater, Rider University.  

Rider University offers many culturally- and internationally-related student organizations, including Rider International Student Association (RISA).  A similar organization at Marist might lead to increased international enrollment at the school.

About the Author

       Marianne Fisher is 34 years old and is currently enrolled in her first year as a part-time student in the Marist College Master of Communication program. A 2003 graduate of Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Fisher resides in San Antonio, Texas, as an English Language Arts teacher in a Catholic school after having previously taught in California and her home state of Delaware. Though living away from home, Fisher is very close to her entire family.  Her love of education comes from being raised by two educators.  She enjoys spending time with her friends and boyfriend and loves listening to country music. In addition, Fisher is an avid traveler and is looking forward to her vacation in Disney World this summer.