On-campus support services for international students: Case of the University with a large number of international students

Abstract

As a result of increasing number of international students, Japanese universities now have culturally diverse population on campus. Developing students support services which can meet diverse need of international students is urgent need for university with large number of international students. This study discusses the current condition and future challenges of student support services for international students by focusing on the role of the support resource especially targeted for international students. Adjusting services to meet international students' special needs is necessary. Collaboration among various students support resources on campus is also considered important in order to foster cultural competence of student services as a whole.