International Faculty & Staff Community of Practice

World map made of paper scraps with an open padlock in the center

Facilitator

Tingting Kang, Director of the English for Academic Purposes Center, Office of Advising & Co-Curricular Programs (Meet the full Advisory Board)

Description

The International Faculty & Staff Community of Practice (IFSCP) is a community for Lafayette faculty & staff members who self-identify as international. Members of this community may have been born and raised in countries outside of the United States and experienced educational systems in different parts of the world. 

Objectives

  • Build community and create networking opportunities for international faculty & staff members. 
  • Provide opportunities for international faculty & staff members to share their lived experiences in academe with teaching, scholarship, and service. 
  • Hold a space to individually and collectively share knowledge.

Join the Community

Check back for upcoming meetings Spring 2026

REsources for International Faculty & Staff

  • The International Faculty & Staff Mentor Program aims to foster a supportive, inclusive, and sustainable community for international faculty and staff at Lafayette College.
  • We have compiled a list of resources that are useful for Lafayette’s international faculty and staff in acclimating to the Easton and Lehigh Valley areas as well as teaching at Lafayette.