The international faculty adviser is ready to advise and assist you in these matters. If you will be paid by Rutgers you will meet with the international faculty adviser, who will guide you through employment-related forms and paperwork and provide you with orientation information based upon your specific needs and circumstances. If you will not be paid by Rutgers, you will be provided with this guidebook and other information you need, and can meet with the international faculty and student adviser if you wish. The Rutgers International Women's Group holds many of its programs and meetings at the center. The group is composed primarily of wives of international faculty, scholars and students but is open to and encourages membership of all interested women.
Programs vary widely and new activities are introduced regularly.
Recent programs have included health information for women, lectures on lifestyles and comparative culture, short trips and seasonal family get-togethers. Married men are asked to be certain the center has the name and correct address and telephone number of their wives so that an invitation to participate can be extended to those who may be interested in meeting other women, making friends and learning more about life in the U.S. and at Rutgers. In 1996, the International Women's Group received a grant to write and publish a Guidebook for International Families. This guidebook, full of useful information and tips for spouses of international students and scholars at Rutgers, is available at the center. The center hosts English conversation classes several times each week for spouses of international faculty, scholars and students.