MISSION	OISS: Office of International Student Services
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	The Office of International Student Services (OISS) of Manhattanville College places service to international students first among its priorities, recognizing these persons as the Office's main constituency. As a primary information resource for international students, this Office seeks ways to effectively communicate and inform students of their rights, responsibilities, and procedures, in accord with institutional and federal mandates. As a service-oriented office, in addition to providing efficient and immediate access to information, this office facilitates and coordinates activities of international students pertaining to administrative and social adjustment matters. As the principal administrative officer (also known as the Designated School Officer/DSO under federal law), the director of the Office of International Student Services (OISS) assists the chief officers of the institution by providing reports, analyses, and recommendations required for policy formation. The OISS staff also serves as a policy maker and acts to facilitate and implement institutional policy, providing interpretation and enforcement of policy, as required under CFR 8 - Regulations Affecting Foreign Students. This office provides data for internal and external reporting, assists schools and departments by furnishing needed data and other services, assists the faculty whenever possible, and renders services to the alumni of the College.
	MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577 USA Phone: 914.323.5168 Fax: 914.323.5494 Email: oiss[at]mville.edu