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The purpose of the International Student Concerns (ISC) Committee is to monitor and address the concerns of international graduate and professional students and postdocs at the University of Kentucky. The ISC Committee works with other Committees in the GSC and organizations around campus (e.g., UK International Center) to find new alternatives to empower international graduate students. 

The ISC does this by:

  • Listening to the concerns of international graduate students

  • Helping international students through their graduate studies

  • Informing domestic people about the importance of international graduate students

  • Promoting cross-cultural experiences to create a collaborative environment

  • Communicating any relevant information for international graduate studies

  • Finding new alternatives to empower international graduate students

     

Everyone is welcome! If you would like to join the committee, please contact us at ukyiscc@gmail.com 

 

By-laws 

Our 2025-2026 Handbook

 

Meet the Team

ISCC Chair: Amanda Gyesi

Amanda Efua Gyesi is a doctoral student whose research focuses on interpersonal communication, family communication, and identity. She holds a master's degree in communication, where her work focused on identity and self-presentation. Amanda is currently pursuing her PhD in Communication at the University of Kentucky. Her research explores how individuals navigate relational dynamics across different phases of life, with particular focus on couples’ communication and mother–daughter relationships. She is passionate about advancing communication research within African contexts, with the goal of producing work that is both culturally meaningful and practically valuable for families. As Co-chair, Amanda is committed to advocating for the needs and experiences of international graduate students in UK. Originally from Ghana, she brings a culturally grounded and community-driven perspective to both her scholarship and leadership roles. In her free time, Amanda likes to cook, listen to music and learn new skills.

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Karen Slaymaker

Graduate School Liaison Karen Slaymaker

Position: Associate Director, International Student & Scholar Services

Home Country: United States of America

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