The International Oasis' mission is to positively impact the immigrant student population on the Housatonic campus by providing services that empower educational development, a place of safety, and a peaceful environment that allows students to obtain one-on-one support and resources at a time when they are dealing with trauma happening in their lives.
Cultivate Growth
We aim to cultivate growth, both in number of students and support staff— which will allow the International Oasis to further its mission of catering to the needs of the individual student— in academics, career readiness, and social integration.
Academic Assistance
The International Oasis shall have educational coordinators to assist as academic coaches to meet with the students on a weekly basis with class assignments like English as Second Language ESL, Citizenship, organization, and management of their studies.
Advocacy
The International Oasis coordinator will help students advocate for themselves, a case worker/social workers shall be there for emotional support— to address the individual holistic needs, including immigration policy impact. Promote self-sufficiency for our students, financial literacy, career development including access to social benefits within the community.
Social Empowerment
The International Oasis social coordinator shall serve as coaches to teach “social literacy” in the form of workshops, while social coordinators spearhead full integration into Housatonic student activities.
The International OASIS is:
- a source of academic support on campus
- a place of belonging where international and immigrant students feel accepted
- a place where international and immigrant student issues can be heard
- a place where international and immigrant student concerns can be addressed
- a place to congregate and network
- a place for counseling and wellness
- a place to access outside help from partner agencies
Get Started
Contact Us
Pierre D'Haiti
Phone: 203-322-8564
Email: pierre.dhaiti@ctstate.edu
Location: Beacon Hall 216