Global Wes Collaborative 

The Global Wes Collaborative is an open group of Wesleyan staff, faculty, and students who are committed to advancing our university’s internationalization, which we currently define as the cultivation of intercultural curiosity, understanding, and sensitivity at Wesleyan through the incorporation of global perspectives in our pedagogy, research, activities, and services. Founding members of the Collaborative include professional staff and faculty from the Fries Center for Global Studies, the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA), and the Writers Room.

While we strive to always improve our own understanding on internationalization, we hope to gather, organize, and share information and resources regarding internationalization across campus. Both through our individual roles and in joining together, we aim to make progress in the following themes:   

• Promote internationalized student learning through our curriculum 
• Support students and alumni in pursuing global engagement and intercultural growth through activities beyond the curriculum
• Expand and support a culture of campus multilingualism
• Broaden access for and diversity of international students, faculty and visiting scholars, and staff; foster a campus environment in which all can thrive
• Increase support for international student and faculty research, creative practice, and other partnerships
• Build attention to comprehensive internationalization into our governance and institutional structure

The Global Wes Collaborative meets on a monthly basis throughout the academic year. For questions about the Collaborative and getting involved in it and/or internationalization at Wes, please send an email to oisa@wesleyan.edu.                   

International Student Advisory Board (ISAB)

OISA has worked closely with the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) since the group was first founded during the 2019-2020 academic year. ISAB is a student organization, typically comprised of 7-17 international-identifying students who inform and advise OISA and other Wesleyan administrative offices on issues, needs, services, and programs that concern international students at the University.

ISAB members work collaboratively as a board and with OISA to perform outreach, collect data and feedback, engage in discussions, advocate for changes, and implement solutions that enhance the international student experience at Wesleyan. ISAB also plans and hosts events throughout the year for the international student community, including their annual formal in the spring semester.

ISAB was previously recognized as the recipient of a 2022 Wesleyan Excellence in Leadership Award. The Board received the Mosaic Award for "raising campus awareness through educational initiatives on issues of identity, culture, and social justice."

Food for Thought & Wellness

In the Spring 2026 Semester, OISA partnered with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) to launch Food for Thought & Wellness, a healthy living program for Wesleyan international students. The program is held on biweekly Thursdays at the Resource Center during the common hour (12pm-1pm).

Each session focuses on a different topic related to healthy living as an international student. Attendees have the opportunity to participate in an informal discussion while enjoying a delicious, free lunch from a local Middletown restaurant. For questions about Food for Thought & Wellness, please email OISA at oisa@wesleyan.edu 

Campus Partners & Resources

OISA works closely with various campus partners to provide holistic support for Wesleyan's international student community. We provide referral services to the following offices and resources depending on the nature of your inquiry and needs:       

• Student Academic Resources
• Class Deans
• Writers Room
• Gordon Career Center
• Campus Employment
• International Compensation & Taxation
• Office of Financial Aid
• Office of Residential Life
• Office of Student Involvement
• Resource Center
• Office of Religious & Spiritual Life
• Dean of Students
• Office of Graduate Student Affairs
• Counseling and Psychological Services
• WesWell
• Davison Health Center
• Fries Center for Global Studies
• Office of Study Abroad
• Fellowships
• Admissions
• Alumni & Parent Relations