(860) 685-3704

jwatson@wesleyan.edu

Assistant Director, International Student Services

Pronouns in Use: she, her, hers Hometown: Middletown, Connecticut Favorite Place on Wesleyan's Campus: The outside garden of Russell House Favorite Place in Connecticut: The Rose Garden at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford Connecticut When not at OISA: When I am not at work, you will find me in my kitchen cooking for family and friends. I especially enjoying making decadent desserts. I also enjoy talking long walks in nature and spending time with my family especially my grandchild. Roles & Responsibilities: Serves as a Wesleyan Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and assists with the delivery of immigration services to the international community. Creates initial SEVIS I-20s for Graduate students including those admitted to the Bachelor's/Master's program (BA/MA), all Graduate Liberal Studies Programs (GLSP), and Institute for Curatorial Practice and Performance (ICPP). Processes employment authorization requests and SEVIS reporting requirements for Optional Practical Training (OPT), STEM OPT Extension, and Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Processes requests and provides advising support for students returning from Non-Residential Study (NRS), undergoing Academic & Non-Academic Leave of Absence,​ extending their program on their I-20, or transferring out of Wesleyan.