Dave OsborneShadow
English faculty, International Student Advisor
Phone: 620-327-8133
Office Location: Erb Hall

Affiliated Departments

Educational Background

A.A., Hesston College, 1966
B.S., Emporia (Kan.) State University, 1970
M.Ed., Wichita (Kan.) State University, 1984

Personal Statement

Teaching these English courses at Hesston gives me the opportunity of being part of Hesston's care for the whole person. Not only can I have contact with our international students in their admission procedures, or in providing support services for them while they are on our campus, but also in their academic development, specifically in their English skills. It's a joy to be part of our students' building a strong for foundation for further studies.

Courses Taught

Engl 104 ESL Intermediate Grammar
Engl 125 College Writing I

In Addition …

Check out these ESL links at Jim Becker site.

My responsibilities here at Hesston College include several areas: recruitment and admissions of international students, classroom teaching, and Director of international student services, in which I am part of the student life department.

We are available to provide a wide range of individual assistance for our international students, including housing, medical appointments, employment assistance, travel arrangements, TOEFL testing, transfer assistance, passport and visa advice and assistance, and much more.

We also arrange group activities for international students, including shopping trips, sightseeing trips, dances, recreation, social activities, special meals. The annual International Festival, a highlight each year, includes a special meal for the entire Hesston College campus, plus a program of cultural presentations (dances, music, martial arts, traditional clothing, etc.)

I have worked at Hesston College for more than 30 years, and I very much enjoy my job because I have an opportunity of becoming acquainted with young people from around the world. I have lived outside the U.S. for 11 years, and I know what it’s like to adapt to a new culture and language. Hesston is my hometown. It’s a good place to live. Hesston College is a good place to work.