HOSTING INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
Inviting international visitors and delegations to Temple can:
Strengthen existing programs
Create new collaborations and partnerships
Promote Temple University throughout the world
For guidance and for help in hosting delegations at activities that you plan, please contact the Office of International Affairs.
Suggested checklist:
Gather information on
Temple - contact International Affairs
Your school, college and department
Other Temple international programs
Ask about visitor's goals and expectations in advance of their visit.
Research the visiting country, including business etiquette specific to that country.
Connect visitors with local travel services that can help them plan their own trip.
Determine if visitors need translators. They may have their own translators. If not, consider a professional translation service.
Consider arranging a lunch, dinner or other informal event to introduce visitors to faculty and staff who speak their language. Visitors are often interested in meeting Temple students from their country. Contact International Affairs for help in identifying students from a particular country.
Pay attention to dietary customs and restrictions.
Provide a written schedule of meetings in advance and include:
Bios of staff they will be meeting
A complete itinerary that details tours and other scheduled events
Philadelphia Resources
Citizens Diplomacy International
Global Philadelphia Association