Several professionals on campus specialize in working with international and multilingual students and are available for consultation with professors. Some resources are listed below that may be helpful to a student requiring a referral for assistance.

Whom to Consult

Shari Pattillo, Counselor for International Students & Writing Lab Coordinator
Academic Support Center
Mary Graydon Center 243
pattillo@american.edu
202-885-3360

• Academic skills coaching in classroom participation, note taking, time management, reading strategies, and other topics
• Cultural adjustment advising
• Tutoring and English language learning referrals
• Writing Lab information

Michael Roehm, Senior International Student Advisor
International Student & Scholar Services
Butler Pavilion 410
mroehm@american.edu
202-885-3358

• English language assessment
• Immigration advising
• Cultural adjustment advising
• Coordination and liaison with university departments
• Monitoring of academic progress

Annette Bradford, International Student Coordinator
College Writing Program, Department of Literature
Butler-Tompkins 211
bradford@american.edu
202-885-2915

• College Writing program faculty support
• Department of Literature Writing Center advisor
• Coaching international and multilingual students taking College Writing courses

Services for International and Multilingual Students

Academic Support Center 
Mary Graydon Center 243, 202-885-3360
www.american.edu/asc

• Individual study skills and cultural adjustment counseling with Counselor for International Students
• Study skills workshops (Critical Thinking, Effective Reading, Note taking Strategies, Time Management, Writing Research Papers, and others)
• Intensive workshop series: Classroom Participation for International Students
• Tutor referrals (for specific subject areas and English language learning)
• Writing support through Writing Lab appointments and writing workshops

College Writing Program and Writing Center
Battelle-Tompkins 228, 202-885-2915
www.american.edu/academic.depts/cas/lit/writing_center

• Individualized support with International Student Coordinator for international students enrolled in College Writing
• Workshops for international students enrolled in College Writing classes
• Writing support through Writing Center appointments (Battelle-Tompkins 228, 202-885-2991)

Counseling Center
Mary Graydon Center 214, 202-885-3500
www.american.edu/counseling

• Discussion groups and workshops for international students
• Individualized personal counseling and referrals to other resources

International Student and Scholar Services
Butler Pavilion 410, 202-885-3350
www.american.edu/isss

• Immigration and cultural adjustment advising with international student advisors
• T.A.L.K. (Taking Action to Learn About "Kulture")
• Intercultural Discussion Group
• English proficiency testing for incoming students

Multicultural Affairs
Mary Graydon Center 204, 202-885-8110
www.american.edu/ocl/ma

• Ethnic and cultural club advising
• Social programming (lectures, diversity workshops, seminars, historical tours, receptions, award ceremonies, and festival events)
• Resource for off-campus multicultural clubs and organizations