ISSS-Penn Outreach & Partnerships
IPOG
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS OUTREACH GROUP
International Partners Outreach Group (IPOG) consists of Penn administrators from across the university who engage with the international community. They collaborate closely with student representatives from the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) and leaders from ISTAR, the International Student Table for Advocacy & Relations, fostering active dialogue and partnership.
BISIG
BUILDING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INTEGRATION GROUP
Building International Student Integration Group (BISIG) is a network of administrators from various Penn schools and centers, dedicated to sharing information, resources, and strategies to support the needs of international students.
PARTS
PENN’S ANNUAL ROUNDTABLE WITH STAKEHOLDERS
Penn’s Annual Roundtable with Stakeholders (PARTS) is a yearly meeting where ISSS collaborates with key government agencies, including Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and the Social Security Administration (SSA), to enhance support for Penn’s international student and scholar community.
IPI
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS INSTITUTE
The International Programs Institute (IPI) offers Penn administrators a platform to enhance their knowledge, skills, and competencies in serving international students and scholars.