Research & Publications 

Original research supporting Chinese international students in the United States

VSC conducts independent research on topics that directly affect Chinese international students — including U.S. employment trends, visa policy changes, and career development. All publications are freely available to students, universities, and the public.

Featured Publication

2026 White Paper

2026 Chinese International Student Employment White Paper Status: Research in Progress — Publishing Second Half of 2026 Led by:

Dr. Barbara Zá Franks, Ed.D., Chief Research Officer:

An original research study examining U.S. employer attitudes toward F-1 graduates and the employment challenges facing Chinese international students. Based on interviews with 50+ U.S. companies and surveys of graduating students across the country.
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Research Articles

Explore Our Research Articles

Impact Story
March 13, 2026

Chinese Student Adaptation & Development in the U.S.

Joint surveys, interviews, and policy analysis with Arizona State University.

  • Supported ASU in expanding online courses into the Chinese market.
Community Spotlight
March 13, 2026

International Student Support Enhancement Program

Delivered faculty workshops and developed staff training manuals.·

  • Proposed initial standards for the" International Student Friendly Campus" certification.U. S.-China Higher Education Collaboration Platform ·
  • Facilitated sustained joint research on education policy, student mobility, and integration.
Volunteer Experience
March 13, 2026

U.S.-China Higher Education Collaboration Platform

Join us as we share a firsthand account of the challenges and rewards faced by volunteers in making a difference.

Volunteer Experience
April 21, 2026

Chinese Student Adaptation & Development in the U.S

Join us as we share a firsthand account of the challenges and rewards faced by volunteers in making a difference.

Volunteer Experience
April 21, 2026

Chinese Student Adaptation & Development in the U.S.

Join us as we share a firsthand account of the challenges and rewards faced by volunteers in making a difference.

Volunteer Experience
April 21, 2026

Chinese Student Adaptation & Development in the U.S.

Join us as we share a firsthand account of the challenges and rewards faced by volunteers in making a difference.

Research team

Meet Our Research Team

Dr. Barbara Zá Franks, Ed.D.

Chief Research Officer
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Emily Dearmas

Industry Research Consultant
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Jeffrey Wang, MBA

China-U.S. Career Research Fellow
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Partner Institution - Avila University MOU

VSC's research program operates in partnership with Avila University (Kansas City, MO), a WASC-accredited four-year university. Our MOU, signed in October 2025, supports educational research collaboration and academic integrity in our publications.