Our Team
On behalf of the International Studnet Services team, it is a pleasure to welcome you to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). We host more than 1200 international students, scholars and their families representing more than 110 countries. Our goal is to ensure that you have a positive and productive experience while at Florida Atlantic, and – along with reaching your academic objectives – that you enjoy our diverse university community and campus life. We are here to assist you with a wide range of important and practical information and to help make your transition into our university community as smooth as possible. The International Student Services office is located on the Boca Raton Campus.
Mission
To provide the high-quality services, that ensure regulatory compliance, support international enrollment growth, and facilitate cultural adjustment and integration of international students, scholars, and their families. To serves as an integral part of the University’s efforts of internationalization. To ensure our team members are treated with deep respect, compassion, and kindness so that we establish a safe working surrounding where each individual has opportunity to grow, and where we can feel a greater purpose and synergy as a team.
Vision
The International Student Services (ISS) unit within the Center for Global Engagement serves as the catalyst for the university’s internationalization and global outreach endeavors.
Values
Competence, Diversity, Integrity, Leadership, and Teamwork
Dr. Mihaela N. Metianu
Assistant Provost
Center for Global Engagement
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Edyta Mika-Klimczak
Senior Director
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Jennifer Szekeres
Associate Director
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Myrtha Senat
Administrative Paraprofessional
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Nhi Truong
Coordinator, Foreign Credential Evaluation
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Melinda Avila
International Student Support Assistant
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Francis Cury
Administrative Paraprofessional
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