What is the International Student Advisory Board?
Why it matters
ISAB helps improve the international student experience at Lehigh.
What it does
Advises the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)
Acts like a continuous focus group
Recommends ways to enhance programs and services for international students
How it works
ISAB provides feedback on:
On-campus support services
Opportunities to connect students on campus and off campus
Strategies to build belonging and meaningful engagement on campus
Key role
ISAB is a strong advocate for international students. Members collaborate with the OISS staff to shape:
Social + orientation programming
Immigration support
Website improvements
Services provided by other campus offices
What’s expected
ISAB members are expected to:
Think critically
Ask thoughtful questions
Engage across cultures
Contribute to advocacy efforts
Membership
- ISAB membership is open to all international students & scholars. This includes students on F-1 or J-1 visas and students who have lived outside of the United States for a substantial period of time prior to coming to Lehigh.
- Membership is for a 1 year term from August-May, with the possibility to apply for an additional year
- Members are expected to think critically, ask thoughtful questions, engage across cultures, and contribute to advocacy efforts
- Meetings will be held bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the Fall and Spring semester.
Apply to be an ISAB Member!
Complete the APPLICATION by June 16, 2025.
Applicants may be invited to have a short interview.
Questions? Contact Patricia Goldman at plb221@lehigh.edu.
Past Initiatives
The International Student Advisory Board has co-sponsored an International Student Town Hall once per semester on a timely topic.
The inaugural Fall International Student Town Hall took place on Monday, October 28 in Whitaker Auditorium (room 303) at 6:30 PM. The topic was civic engagement as an international student (and how you fit into the democratic process). Panelists included Dr. Nathan Urban (Provost), Dr. Cheryl Matherly (VP of International Affairs), and Dr. Brian Fife (Chair of the Department of Political Science), along with other senior leaders.
The Spring International Student Town Hall took place on March 26 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM in Whitaker Auditorium. The topic was International Students & Politics and included panelists from an Immigration Law firm, a Political Science professor, and others.