Office of International Students is a division of the Dean of Students Office. The first organized program for international students was the Richardson Scholarships. These were one year grants for students to study in the United States. Davidson began offering the Richardson Scholarships in 1958. In 1977, the college established the Dean Rusk Scholars Program for British students to attend Davidson for one year. The College accepts applications from international students to attend for 1 to 4 years. The position of Assistant Dean of International Students and Bonner Scholars was established in 1993. In 1998 the areas of International Students and Bonner Scholars/Community Services were divided and a separate Office of International Students was established. The office is responsible for overseeing the affairs of international students, including those with dual citizenship, Americans Living Abroad, and foreign nationals. The office coordinates campus and community services to international students, provides assistance on immigration matters and promotes interaction between foriegn students and the college and local community. The office is also headquarters for the International Students Association (RG 6/14.47) and works closely with the Cultural Events Committee of the College Union (RG 6/3). The Cultural Events Committee organizes the International Festival, International Night, International Ball, and International Christmas Party. The records for the International Students Program include committee minutes and reports, internal correspondence and memoranda, copies of handbooks, student lists, newsletters, newsclippings, and a scrapbook on PRAM (Project of the Americas). There are also a file of circular letters written by international alumni, 1960-1962 and copies of letters written by former students to Mr. Richardson. These letters reflect on their experience and provide some information on what the students did after their return to their home countries. The letters are accompanied by photographs. Dean of Students|International Students Association|College Union