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Research Scholar (including Post-Docs): Primary objective is research but may also include observing and collaborating with an ongoing research project. 80% of time must be research related. Research Scholars may teach or lecture up to 20% in addition to conducting research.
Professors (including Post-Docs): Primary objective, 80% minimum, is classroom instruction in their field but may also include lecturing, observing, or consulting. Professors may also participate in departmental research up to 20% of their time.
Short-Term Scholar: A Short-Term Scholar may be a professor, researcher, specialist, or person with similar education or accomplishments coming to the US on a short-term visit for the purpose of lecturing, observing, consulting, training, or demonstrating special skills.
✓ The host department/faculty advisor should communicate with the J-1 Scholar to
arrange for airport pick-up and assisting them in finding housing (OGSIA has collected and complied rental information close to campus for reference);
arrange for office space within the department;
ensure that the visitor is integrated into the activities of the department.
assist or collaborate with the exchange visitor and to be aware of the visitor's activities
✓ The host is responsible for ensuring that OGSIA is notified of any changes in the J-1 Scholar's program such as early departure, changes in location of activity or any changes that differ from the KSU activities outlined in the original DS-2019 Request Form.
✓ The host should encourage the J-1 Scholar to participate in the OGSIA's cross cultural activities.
The host should incorporate at least one cross cultural program into the visitor's academic program. This might include attendance at a relevant conference, a round table discussion with fellow colleagues and/or students, a sight-seeing excursion, or inclusion in a holiday celebration. Remember, the goal is to introduce them to American culture and help them to gain a better understanding of U.S. society.
The host is expected to work together with OGSIA to help their exchange visitors to find opportunities to share their own culture and expertise with Americans. This might include inviting a scholar to speak in your classroom or assisting them in offering a lecture to the wider University or local community on an area related to their own culture and society.
✓ The host is responsible to supervise the J-1 Scholar’s academic activities and assessment his/her accomplishments and behaviors. The host is expected to submit the J-1 Scholar’s final annual evaluation to OGSIA.