Published Feb. 1, 2022
Students at the Liew International Student Center raise the flags representing the
home countries of many students at the University of Louisiana Monroe
Siddarth Gaulee/ULM Photo Services
The University of Louisiana Monroe has restructured the former Office of International
Services into two divisions. This move will expand and enhance services for ULM international
students.
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, under Executive Director Pamela Higgins
Saulsberry, Ph.D., is home to the new Office of International Students and Multicultural
Affairs, led by Director Gina White. ISMA manages the Liew International Student Center,
assists students with academic and other needs, and works with the campus international
student organizations.
The Office of Admission and Scholarships created a unit dedicated to recruiting and
admitting new undergraduate international students. They also support international
graduate and undergraduate students in their F-1 visa responsibilities.
Assistant Vice President of Admissions, Scholarships, and Operations Sami Owens, and
former director of International Student Services, said staff with experience managing
the complex documentation of international students will work with those students.
Plus, recruiters will actively seek and engage potential students from countries around
the globe.
“Every day, we look for ways to gain efficiency and better serve our students. This
division of responsibilities between the two offices will provide top-notch customer
service and a richer cultural experience for our international students,” Owens said.
Saulsberry said DEI will focus on providing cultural enrichment and student advocacy
to the international student population.
“The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, combined with International Students
and Multicultural Affairs, creates a streamlined process that provides students, faculty
members, and staff seamless access to all areas indicated by the name,” said Saulsberry.
“DEI looks forward to ensuring that every student, faculty member, and staff has a
place where they feel seen, heard, and valued; a place where they belong.”
Visit the Office of Admission and Scholarships and the Office of International Students and Multicultural Affairs at ulm.edu.
