Vision, Mission and Core Values

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) serves Emory University’s international students and scholars who are under Emory's immigration sponsorship. ISSS supports these individuals and their hosting departments through immigration advisement, intercultural competency and leadership training, programming and support, as well as educational and social events.

Vision

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ISSS aspires to be a comprehensive resource for Emory University’s global community through advocacy, education, engagement and immigration expertise.

Mission

• To support the One Emory commitment to attract world-class students and scholars and cultivate a compelling global community.
• To promote Emory University’s internationalization efforts as a unit of Emory Global Engagement.
• To facilitate opportunities for intercultural learning and social engagement.
• To provide immigration advice and services to international students, scholars and campus partners, while ensuring the integrity of Emory University’s immigration programs.

Core Values

Excellent Service

• Provide holistic services in a welcoming environment.
• Be proactive and responsive.
• Evaluate and improve policies, procedures and programs.

Intercultural Effectiveness

• Celebrate diversity and contribute to a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Embrace cultural differences and cultivate intercultural skills to develop a global mindset.

Specialized Knowledge and Integrity

• Offer quality immigration advice and programmatic support.
• Monitor and analyze relevant rules and regulations.
• Ensure institutional compliance with immigration regulations.

Innovation

• Create opportunities that meet the evolving needs of Emory’s global community.
• Leverage technology to improve user experience and productivity.
• Incorporate data in decision-making processes.

Advocacy

• Exhibit leadership and empathy in influencing public policy and practice.
• Advocate for unique interests of international students and scholars.