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Welcome to International Students, Inc.
Over 22,000 ISI volunteers in 300 U.S. cities provide assistance and have friendships with international students. International Students, Inc. (ISI), established in 1953, is an organization of Christian volunteers who want to have friendships with international students at U.S. colleges and universities. ISI volunteers and staff provide various services to students. Some of these services include teaching them about American culture, helping them with problems needing a native speaker, finding an American Christian mentor in their academic discipline, and (if interested) teaching them about our Creator God and the Bible. While International Students, Inc. is a Christian organization (see our statement of faith), students need not be Christians to participate. Those from any nationality and all religious backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to participate. ISI offers international students social service and spiritual activities. It is not necessary to participate in spiritual activities in order to receive other services. Our services and friendship are offered unconditionally and students will not be pressured regarding participation in spiritual activities. International Students, Inc. is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has field staff in 300 cities across the U.S., serving more than 500 campuses. In addition, more than 22,000 volunteers assist to serve international students throughout the U.S. For more information, please contact us at: International Students, Inc.
P.O. Box C
Colorado Springs, CO 80901 Phone: 1-800-ISI-TEAM or 719-576-2700
Fax: 719-576-5363
E-mail: information@isionline.org
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Meet ISI's President
Dr. Doug Shaw
Indian-born Dr. Doug Shaw, once an international student himself, leads ISI as President/CEO. Dr. Shaw brings a wealth of experience to ISI. His family heritage includes a great-grandfather who was a Muslim convert to Christianity and a grandfather who was a yogi in the Himalayas of India. He considers himself the product of missionary efforts in India through churches as widely varied as German Lutheran, United Methodist, Baptist and Assemblies of God.
After growing up and receiving his initial education in Calcutta, he came to the U.S. over 33 years ago and earned both an MA and a Ph.D. at California Graduate School of Theology in Glendale, CA. His continuing education includes an emphasis in evangelism and church growth as well as missions.
Dr. Shaw's professional experience is also varied. For seven years, he was President of a family corporation that owned three small businesses. He has served several churches in California in either interim/consultative roles or as senior pastor, having been ordained since 1974. He has been a consultant, producer and guest in various media endeavors, including television, radio and multi-media. He is the author of many articles and more than a dozen books and training manuals. In addition to these, Dr. Shaw has served several para-church ministries, including Living Bibles International, Christ for All Nations, the Joshua Project/Mission America, and Every Home for Christ. He has a heart for and extensive experience in missions. His ministry has been enriched by experience in the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Far East, including several communist countries.
Also active as a layman, Dr. Shaw has served numerous community groups as an advisor, Bible study leader and Board member.
Doug Shaw is married to Susan, and they have three children, Cilicia, Kassania, and Rajeev.
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