Target Audience: Educators, Immigration consultants, Education agents, Lawyers, Paralegals, RCICs, RISIAs etc.

The combination of both workshops has been approved by the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) for 4.5 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.

Agenda

• 8:30 – 9:00a.m. – Coffee and Registration
• 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – International Students: Working During Studies (Workshop 1: Session 1)
• 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Break
• 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – International Students: Working After Graduation (Workshop 1: Session 2)
• 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch break*
• 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. - Pathways to Permanent Residence for International Students (Workshop 2)

*Please note lunch is not provided.

BCCIE is pleased to invite the international education sector to join Heather Michaud of IRCC and Aireen Luney of the BC PNP for two workshops. The first workshop is on international students working during their studies and after graduation, the second workshop is on the Express Entry program and the BC PNP. Content will focus on immigration pathways for international students graduating from educational institutions in BC or Canada.

For full sessions descriptions, click here.

Presenters

Heather Michaud – Outreach Officer, Dedicated Service Channel, Domestic Network, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Heather is an outreach officer with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for British Columbia and the Yukon. She works closely with her BC Provincial Nominee Program counterparts to help stakeholders, including post-secondary institutions, understand and navigate the range of economic immigration programs. She has 19 years of operational experience in immigration with the federal government. Her areas of expertise include the International Student Program, the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, and applying for permanent residence through Express Entry.

Aireen Luney, Manager, Program Development & Promotion, Immigration Programs Branch (BC PNP), Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology

Aireen is the Manager, Program Development and Promotion in the Immigration Programs Branch. She is responsible for the development of the marketing framework and for managing the marketing/outreach/promotion portfolio for the program. Aireen also leads all external stakeholder engagement and communication for the Branch. Prior to joining the Immigration Programs Branch (BC PNP), Aireen had extensive experience in all aspects of human resource management with the BC Public Service Agency.

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Please register for the workshop here.

Cancellation Policy

No refunds of event registration fees paid will be granted at any time. However, name changes or registration transfers are allowed if they are submitted in writing to events@bccie.bc.ca on or before January 16, 2020.

This workshop is a pre-conference workshop as part of the APAIE 2020 conference. Attendees do not need to attend the conference to take part. Interested in furthering your learnings? Registration is still open for this year’s conference!

Learning objectives

- To improve the participants' knowledge in non-formal education, culture, culture shock, cross-cultural communication and cultural adaption
- To allow the participants to experience culture shock and cultural adaptation
- To develop participants' activities for students to equip them with intercultural competences
- To get to know different approaches to students’ intercultural competence assessment

Abstract

The 21st century shows an increased interaction between people with different cultural backgrounds. Student mobility numbers have increased rapidly. Students and staff that are active in this international environment need to be equipped with relevant intercultural competences. This workshop provides an opportunity for educators and international officers to learn hands-on educational methods that can be used to train students to get ready for a stay abroad or welcome international students to your campus. With the use of interactive working methods, such as games and role plays, the participants will get acquainted with the concepts of culture, culture shock, cross-cultural communication and cultural adaption of students. Furthermore In addition to rich practical part, we will introduce and discuss research-based approaches to asses students’ intercultural competences. The workshop will also provide ample space for the participants to reflect on their own needs and background, and the participants will formulate practical take-aways for themselves and their institutions with the greater aim to reach out to their students.

Biography

Rob van Leeuwen, The Netherlands | Coordinator Partnerships & Mobility, Radboud University

Rob van Leeuwen, MA, has been Coordinator Partnerships & Mobility at the Central International Office of Radboud University, the Netherlands, for more than 4 years. With his more than 10 years' background and experience in intercultural learning, cultural anthropology and non-formal educative exchange programs, he aims to include this experience in the support for international students. As a trainer/facilitator he links theory to interactive working methods to cover all parts of Kolb's learning styles.

Ingrid Pleschberger, Austria | Head Of International Office, University Of Applied Sciences Bfi Vienna

Degrees in history of art, comparative literature, and cognitive science. Gained international experience living, studying, and working in Peru, Spain, and Slovenia. Currently PhD student at the Center für internationalsation of Education at the University of Groningen/University of Applied Scineces Stenden, in the Netherlands, research topic Reflective thinking and intercultural competencies

Olga Khachaturyan, Russia | Deputy Head, National Research University Higher School Of Economics

Dr. Olga Khachaturyan holds a Master degree in Linguistics and Cross-cultural Communication and PhD in History. Her current position is Deputy Head at the Office for International Cooperation at National Research University Higher School of Economics where she coordinates establishment and development of international partnerships. In addition to professional international communication, Olga’s personal experience gained via internships and international exchanges, working and living in China, Czech Republic and the USA. Cross-cultural Communication is the area of research interests and teaching at home university.

How to register

1. Visit https://apaie2020.org/registration/
2. Fill in the fields in the following order: Account Email, Confirm Account Email, Password, Re-enter Password
3. Click the Next button and select the pre-conference workshop you'd like to sign up for

This workshop is a pre-conference workshop as part of the APAIE 2020 conference. Attendees do not need to attend the conference to take part. Interested in furthering your learnings? Registration is still open for this year’s conference!

Learning objectives

This workshop provides a forum for colleagues to consider:

- The role of higher education in delivering the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
- The role of higher education knowledge diplomacy in fostering impactful next-generation university partnerships.
- In a Asia-Pacific context, how can we best find advocacy platforms that harness the collective strength of HEIs?
- In a regional context of south and south-east Asia, which examples of successful and novel collaboration can we examine as sector-leading best practice?
- How can universities across the global south and north co-create for impact?

Specific Learning Objectives:
- How can universities best align themselves to inform/deliver SDGs?
- What is knowledge diplomacy and how does it influence higher education partnership?
- What are specific areas within an Asia-Pacific and S/SE Asia context that are ripe for partnerships (SDG 17), but have not yet fully been recognized or appreciated?
- Drawing upon examples from the four organizations represented, what are some ways in which HEIs can better address these opportunities moving forward?
- In the Question and Answer session, delegates will be encouraged to reflect on their own institutional best-practices, and through a moderated post-conference Linked-In page will continue to interact in the spirit of co-creation & collaboration.

Abstract

Within the changing landscape of international higher education, multilateral cooperation, and collaboration - what we understand now as knowledge diplomacy - are re-defining our institutional maps of learning, teaching, and innovation.

This workshop explores how next-generation approaches to higher education collaboration can foster pan-national negotiation, reciprocity, and mutual understanding. With specific focus on Asia-Pacific, we consider the innovative role universities can play in delivering the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, notably SDG 17 which calls for robust global partnerships across national governments, universities, and civil society.

For universities to realise their potential fully to address both regional and global challenges, they need to build equitable partnerships with other institutions and beyond the sector. A new network established by the Association of Commonwealth Universities provides a framework to increase the contribution of universities to the SDGs. In line with these broader objectives, the University of Sussex has been working with partners, co-creating to devise innovative pathways to sustainability.

Focusing on regional approaches in south and south-east Asia, colleagues from the ACU, Sussex, Asian University for Women and University of Malaya will signpost novel modes of collaboration that bridge oceans and deliver an integrated approach to knowledge diplomacy and the sustainability agenda.

Biography

Richard Follett, United Kingdom | Associate Vice President/Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor (International), University Of Sussex

Professor Richard Follett oversees Sussex's international strategy, developing a global network of education partnerships and research collaborations. He is also Professor of American History at Sussex. He completed his PhD at Louisiana State University on a Fulbright scholarship and has held visiting appointments in China, Japan, and Germany.

Yong Zubairi, Malaysia | Associate Vice-Chancellor (International), University of Malaya

Dr Yong Zulina Zubairi is currently the Associate Vice-Chancellor (International).Her areas of research interests are medical and circular statistics, and internationalisation of higher education. She is also involved in the National Graduate Tracer Study by the Ministry of Higher Education. She has held several management posts at the faculty as well as university level.

Aditya Malkani, United Kingdom | South Asia Representative, The Association Of Commonwealth Universities

As South Asia Representative for The Association of Commonwealth Universities Aditya Malkani’s responsibilities include engagement with the membership in South Asia, furthering collaboration between South Asian and non-South Asian members as well as development of new regional initiatives. Aditya is also responsible for stakeholder management with regional governments, funders & foundations.

How to register

1. Visit https://apaie2020.org/registration/
2. Fill in the fields in the following order: Account Email, Confirm Account Email, Password, Re-enter Password
3. Click the Next button and select the pre-conference workshop you'd like to sign up for

This workshop is a pre-conference workshop as part of the APAIE 2020 conference. Attendees do not need to attend the conference to take part. Interested in furthering your learnings? Registration is still open for this year’s conference!

Learning objectives

Our workshop will engage participants in exploring some of the issues facing non-clinical support services and departments; and use contemporary health promotion practices, mental health frameworks, and real-life examples to:
- Understand the difference between illness, resilience and flourishing to identify opportunities through a strengths-based approach;
- Identify opportunities for collaboration with others on campus that may be missed focusing solely on illness;- Understand what support and collaboration to expect from clinical units, for those that have them;
- Navigating confidentiality;
- Use a variety of perspectives to create more holistic supports leveraging the whole campus.

These topics will be framed interactively using:
- Mental illness and Flourishing model
- The Okanagan Charter : An International Charter for Health Promoting Universities and Colleges – A tool to garner senior admin support
- Post-Secondary Student Mental Health: Guide to a Systemic Approach
- Simon Fraser University Healthy Campus Community Initiative and the Areas of Action - a settings approach
- A holistic and non-clinical Mental Well-being Framework – A tool to understand opportunities through the lenses of:
1. Settings/Environments,
2. Services/Supports,
3. and Education/Stigma Reduction.

Abstract

Health and Well-being directly contributes to student success. Across campuses around the world, students are reporting the poor mental health as a major stress negatively impacting this success. Non-clinical support services experience this stress as well.

Institutions respond to these issues with a focus on clinical services and supports, as poor mental health is often seen as an illness and clinical issue. Connecting the student to these clinical resources is sometimes too late and can feel uncollaborative and like a black-box of confidentiality.

Adding additional clinical supports may very well be necessary; however, this alone is a reactive, tactical response to an issue that requires a proactive, strategic and whole campus solution. Leveraging resources and initiatives from across the institution can be an effective way to ensure that well-being is holistically addressed, with an appropriate international lens.

Biography

Karin Kosarzova, Canada | Manager, International Student Advising And Programs, Simon Fraser University

Karin is Manager of International Student Advising and Programs at Simon Fraser University. In continuing to focus on improving students experience, in Fall 2013 Karin designed and launched a Graduate International Mentorship Program. In Fall 2019, Karin began her PhD in Education with focus to further improve supports for students.

Martin Mroz, Canada | Director, Health & Counselling Services, Simon Fraser University

Martin is the Director of Health & Counselling Services (HCS) for Simon Fraser University where his mandate includes health and counselling services, health promotion, and mental health strategies, primarily with a focus on students. HCS leads The Healthy Campus Community initiative; strategically fostering settings that positively influences well-being and belonging.

How to register

1. Visit https://apaie2020.org/registration/
2. Fill in the fields in the following order: Account Email, Confirm Account Email, Password, Re-enter Password
3. Click the Next button and select the pre-conference workshop you'd like to sign up for

This workshop is a pre-conference workshop as part of the APAIE 2020 conference. Attendees do not need to attend the conference to take part. Interested in furthering your learnings? Registration is still open for this year’s conference!

Learning objectives

Managing a distributed offshore team presents a number of challenges; and the senior members of the University’s respective International teams will explain how they have been successful in overcoming these, operating across different timezones and cultural landscapes. Jointly, we will discuss various best practices in how to manage in-country personnel so that they are well supported, accountable, and enjoy the optimal conditions for their (and your) success. Included in this will be benchmarks for typical in-market staff activity levels, and the kinds of challenges field staff face and how you can help them.

During this session, participants and panellists will discuss the challenges of ensuring that the human resources required to implement a comprehensive internationalisation plan are in place globally, as well as explore considerations of risk mitigation and transition strategies when in country SIOs leave the institution. Challenges such as international taxation implications, cross cultural communications, employment and human resource law and cross border management will be covered and examples of success provided.

Abstract

Amongst the University sector, there is an awareness of the value in employing a network of offshore staff to support the delivery of the internationalisation strategy. One of the biggest determinants of an institution’s results is the skill of the international office in managing activities within the market.

The ability to do so is often stymied due to the governance, management and infrastructure challenges this type of network presents. During this session, participants will discuss the challenges of ensuring that the human resources required are in place globally, as well as explore considerations of risk mitigation and transition strategies when things go awry in-country. From institutions that are "hands off" through to sophisticated, data driven management, many examples and models will be explored.

The generational shift of SIOs must acknowledge the importance of flexibility and non-standard, global HR solutions to support domestic administrative challenges within the internationalisation portfolio. Having an extensive offshore network of university representatives, while highly effective, requires skills and professional standards from the SIO in order to influence university stakeholders.

Challenges such as international taxation implications, cross cultural communications, employment and human resource law, and cross border management will be covered and examples of success provided.
covered and examples of success provided.

Biography

Alex Green, Malaysia | Executive Director - Southeast Asia, Grok Global Services

Alex oversees Grok’s presence in Southeast Asia, based in Kuala Lumpur. Alex has helped dozens of institutions to improve recruitment and partnership outcomes throughout Southeast Asia and China. Previously, Alex worked for the UWE Bristol in increasingly senior roles in student recruitment, agent management and partnership development focused on Asia.

James Aldridge, Canada | Vice-Provost, International, Lakehead University

James serves as Vice-Provost International at Lakehead University in Canada. With campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead is home to nearly 1,000 international students from over 50 countries. James manages teams responsible for international student recruitment, student services, study abroad, international partnerships and the English Language Centre.

Hung Trong, Australia | Head Of International Student Recruitment, The University of Newcastle, Australia

Hung joined The University of Newcastle, Australia in 2017 as Head of International Student Recruitment. Built on the principles of equity, excellence and engagement, the University of Newcastle has a reputation as a world-class institution making an impact within its own region, throughout Australia and across the globe. Hung has been advancing the institution’s student mobility initiatives. He has 20 years of management experience in international education in variety of senior roles in both public and private sectors across Asia.

How to register

1. Visit https://apaie2020.org/registration/
2. Fill in the fields in the following order: Account Email, Confirm Account Email, Password, Re-enter Password
3. Click the Next button and select the pre-conference workshop you'd like to sign up for

This workshop is a pre-conference workshop as part of the APAIE 2020 conference. Attendees do not need to attend the conference to take part. Interested in furthering your learnings? Registration is still open for this year’s conference!

Learning objectives

Participants will:
- Understand the challenges faced by administrators, faculty and students in implementing experiential learning programs and ways to overcome these obstacles
- Participate in various innovative experiential learning exercises and discuss their applicability in wider contexts:
- Participants will use an empathy map to understand the challenges faced by stakeholders in implementing experiential learning programs
- Participants will be involved in brainstorming exercises designed to solve these challenges
- Design thinking activities to understand how to apply these in wider contexts
- Learn about innovative experiential learning programs being conducted in various disciplines and settings

Abstract

Experiential learning is considered a highly effective method of teaching, and essentially means learning by doing, focusing on interactive methods and reflection based on experience. Experiential learning is associated with increased readiness for self-directed learning, self-confidence and professional development for students, but for it to be effective it must be supported by committed administrators (Austin and Rust, 2015). This workshop is designed to introduce various innovative modes of experiential learning and to demonstrate how administrators can promote these in their institution/organization to support Faculty, students and staff in international education programs and mobility experiences. Participants will learn about innovative initiatives such as George Washington University’s consulting abroad program, Authentica’s use of empathy maps in a Humanitarian Engineering study abroad program, Singapore Management University’s interdisciplinary experiential learning framework, SMU-X, and MIT’s Global Entrepreneurship Lab. We will outline reasons why administrators, faculty and students may find experiential learning challenging and suggest ways to overcome such obstacles. You will participate in experiential learning activities based on these examples to enable you to leverage tools in developing experiential learning programs. We will discuss ways in which such activities can be applied in various settings and incorporated within course curriculum and assessments.

Biography

Anitha Ramann, India | Head Programs And Instructional Design, Authentica

Dr. Anitha Ramanna, Head Programs and Instructional Design is responsible for designing innovative experiential study abroad programs across Asia for Authentica, an experiential learning company in India. Anitha has a doctorate in International Studies and is a Fulbright Scholar who was affiliated with Harvard University and the University of California-Berkeley.

Michellana Jester, United States | Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan

Dr. Michellana Jester has with more than fifteen years of management consulting, human resource and organizational development experience. She is currently Lecturer and GLab Course Manager at the MIT Sloan School of Management and is responsible for leading the design and delivery of MIT Sloan’s largest project based course, as well as recruiting host company partnerships that align with the program’s goals and Sloan’s mission of developing principled innovative leaders. Michellana has a master’s degree from Harvard University and doctorate from Columbia University.

Kevin Koh, Singapore | Head, SMU-X, Singapore Management University

Kevin, who heads SMU-X at the Singapore Management University, is responsible for the development and implementation of the project-based experiential learning. Kevin is excited about making meaningful impact to teaching and learning through innovative curriculum and pedagogy design, collaborative partnerships and space planning to benefit students, faculty and industry.

Bryan Andriano, United States | Executive Director, Global & Experiential Education, George Washington University School of Business

Dr. Andriano leads the Global and Experiential Education unit at the GWU School of Business, overseeing international student services, study away and experiential learning programs, and international cooperation. He is also a professorial lecturer at GWU in the Graduate School of Education and Human Development and the Elliott School of International Affairs.

How to register

1. Visit https://apaie2020.org/registration/
2. Fill in the fields in the following order: Account Email, Confirm Account Email, Password, Re-enter Password
3. Click the Next button and select the pre-conference workshop you'd like to sign up for

This workshop is a pre-conference workshop as part of the APAIE 2020 conference. Attendees do not need to attend the conference to take part. Interested in furthering your learnings? Registration is still open for this year’s conference!

Learning objectives

This workshop will provide participants with practical knowledge, tools and resources to support their internationalization strategic planning and partnership development. This workshop can be three hours in length, however a full-day would be preferable to support deeper learning and provide more opportunity for peer-to-peer connections. Learning outcomes include:
- Increased understanding of internationalization at the global, regional and national levels
- Identification of global, regional and national priorities and how participants’ own strategies and partnerships align
- Enhanced capacity of participants to develop internationalization frameworks and partnership development strategies in their own institutions
- A roadmap for building regional or national champion networks - Connections with other international education professionals in the ASEAN region to amplify learning and collaboration

Abstract

Internationalization in higher education is a focus worldwide as countries recognize the economic and societal advantages of globally-minded graduates. Through discussion, case studies and small group activities, CBIE, CHED and representatives from their respective countries will facilitate a workshop focusing on intentional, strategic and transformational partnerships that advance comprehensive internationalization at the national, regional and international levels.

Workshop Modules:
1 - Comprehensive Internationalization and its Context Comprehensive internationalization and its underlying rationales will be explored. In addition, an overview of key international, national and ASEAN regional trends will be presented.
2 - A Framework for Transformational Partnerships Facilitators will share best practices from their experience and perspective on developing strategic international partnerships by applying the principles of the internationalization circle: context, awareness, commitment, planning, operationalization, implementation, review and reinforcement. How to assess partnerships based on the core functions of teaching, research and service to society will also be discussed.
3 - Building Internationalization Champion Networks CHED will present a case study on how it created a national internationalization champion network to encourage more collaboration and stronger partnerships across higher education in the Philippines. Participants will also learn how champion networks can be created and adapted to their own context.

Biography

Sonja Knutson, Canada | Director, Memorial University

Ms.Knutson is the Director and Special Advisor to the President on International Affairs. She has been working in International Education for 20 years and has served on the board of CBIE and NAFSA. She is currently responsible for leading strategic internationalization initiatives and cross-cultural diversity training at MUN.

Anne Christensen, Canada | Director, Development and Partnerships, CBIE

Since 2010, Anne has held various positions at the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) working to promote Canada’s international relations through international education by way of advocacy, research, technical assistance and capacity building services.

Lily Freida Macabangun-Milla, Philippines | Office of the Deputy Executive Director & International Affairs Staff, Commission on Higher Education

As Director of CHED-IAS, Director Milla led the development of the policy framework on internationalization of higher education and has fostered robust ties with regional organizations such as the ASEAN, SEAMEO, APEC and UMAP. She is also instrumental in the signing of bilateral agreements on higher education with countries worldwide.

Jeremy Godofredo Morales, Philippines | Director, St. Paul University Philippines

Dr. Jeremy Godofredo Morales is the Director of International Relations at the St. Paul University Philippines, Tuguegarao City with special training on Internationalization of Higher Education as well as Adult Learning under the Canadian Bureau for International Education. He is also an Honorary Consultant to the Chartered Institute of Professional Financial Managers, USA for Asia-Pacific Region.

How to register

1. Visit https://apaie2020.org/registration/
2. Fill in the fields in the following order: Account Email, Confirm Account Email, Password, Re-enter Password
3. Click the Next button and select the pre-conference workshop you'd like to sign up for

This workshop is a pre-conference workshop as part of the APAIE 2020 conference. Attendees do not need to attend the conference to take part. Interested in furthering your learnings? Registration is still open for this year’s conference!

Learning objectives

Dive into this lively, hands-on workshop with us to hear more about the student voices, truths and practical tools which are helping us to innovate across oceans.

We’ll share theory and practice in these three areas:

1. Having better conversations with students
- Creative tools to help students open up and articulate their experience
- Techniques and mindsets for better listening
- Going beyond obvious questions to enable conversations that get to the heart of a problem

2. Connecting, sharing and communicating across oceans
- Connecting across regions: technology to keep the human connection from thousands of miles away
- Keeping stakeholders engaged, informed and interested
- Bringing the student closer to non-college staff

3. Planning and processes to guide student-led innovation
- The discipline behind student-led innovation
- Short-term, long-term, big picture and everyday ways to activate student insights

Abstract

“After so much struggle and failure on my part, suddenly having permission to pursue my passion was shocking. It made me feel capable of taking charge of my life for the first time”

When did you last have a meaningful conversation with a student? Not a counselling appointment or a friendly chat, but listening to their history, hopes and fears, without agenda or interruption?

With 39,000+ students in our global university partnerships, it’s challenging for us to stay connected to students’ lives beyond everyday college interactions. At the same time, pressure to innovate and improve our students’ experience has never been greater.

In 2018 we started a journey of re-discovery with students, working with internal and external partners to conduct student ‘immersions’ and share findings across North America, Australasia and Europe. What we’ve heard takes us across the student journey, from the desperate stress of migration to the shock of -40 degree winters, starting social lives from scratch and even academic ‘redemption’.

Ultimately, whilst systems and operations impact our students in different ways across regions, identifying those unifying behavioural drivers behind student experience breaks down barriers and becomes a catalyst for better collaboration and innovation both locally and globally.

Biography

Lucy Blakemore, Australia | Consultant, Navitas Ltd

Lucy has held diverse roles across Navitas including teaching, research, eLearning and innovation. Before joining Navitas, Lucy was a qualitative researcher in the UK, working on projects across different industries and countries. She studied German and Italian at Oxford and is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Robert Daudet, Canada | College Director & Principal, Navitas Ltd

Robert has held various positions with Navitas spanning the entire lifecycle of the student journey. He seeks to embrace students' preferences for technology by identifying innovative ways to have a positive impact student experience and success. Robert is currently pursuing an MSc in Digital Education through the University of Edinburgh.

Sharla Reid, Canada | College Director and Principal, Navitas Ltd

Sharla has built a robust award-winning student leadership community, collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure students succeed in North America. She has worked in all areas of International Student Affairs and was awarded the Rising Star in International Education award from BCCIE in 2014.

How to register

1. Visit https://apaie2020.org/registration/
2. Fill in the fields in the following order: Account Email, Confirm Account Email, Password, Re-enter Password
3. Click the Next button and select the pre-conference workshop you'd like to sign up for

This workshop is a pre-conference workshop as part of the APAIE 2020 conference. Attendees do not need to attend the conference to take part. Interested in furthering your learnings? Registration is still open for this year’s conference!

Learning objectives

Mobility program development, partnership and relationship management, governance, building adaptive programs, developing strong cross-cultural teams

Abstract

Mobility is a cornerstone experience of any student’s academic journey. However due to circumstances beyond their control, such as income status, disability, and caring responsibilities, many students are unable to access the benefits that mobility offers. While we know short-term mobility benefits students from less advantaged backgrounds (Wake, D, Universities UK, 2018) too many are falling through the cracks.

The Monash Warwick Alliance - a partnership between Monash University and The University of Warwick spanning across Australia, Malaysia and the UK - took up the challenge to change how less advantaged students accessed, completed and benefitted from short-term mobility. Culminating in a one week program at Monash Malaysia campus in July 2019, the Alliance explored how universities can become more inclusive to ensure no student misses out on a mobility opportunity.

Informed from the Alliance’s research, this workshop will offer participants the opportunity to learn how to diversify their exchange offerings with partners and be offered guidance on how to adapt their short-term programs. The workshop will cover four key areas of learning: administrative systems, institutional cultures, governance structures, and staff knowledge. Participants will leave with new skills in inclusive mobility programming, partnership management, and intervention strategy.

Biography

Jacob Thomas, Australia | Alliance Education Project Coordinator, Monash University

Jacob is the Alliance Education Project Coordinator for the Monash Warwick Alliance and guest lectures in Global Studies at Monash University.

Rachel Wellam, Australia | Senior Manager Global Student Mobility, Monash University

Rachel is the Senior Manager Global Student Mobility at Monash University.

Maria Fox, United Kingdom | Enhancing Student Mobility Officer, The University of Warwick

Maria is a former Solicitor with significant project management experience within the legal, social care and higher education sectors. Her current role focusses on partnerships working with universities across the world to provide University of Warwick students with a full range of short term study abroad opportunities. She has an additional responsibility in the role of Trustee for local branch of the Citizen's Advice Bureau.

How to register

1. Visit https://apaie2020.org/registration/
2. Fill in the fields in the following order: Account Email, Confirm Account Email, Password, Re-enter Password
3. Click the Next button and select the pre-conference workshop you'd like to sign up for

The APAIE Conference and Exhibition brings together thousands of professionals who are passionate about international education from across the globe to the Asia-Pacific region to network, improve professional skills and learn about new developments in international education. 

Conference delegates include:

• Officers responsible for international mobility of students, faculty and staff
• Government representatives and policymakers
• National and regional international education organizations and associations
• Leaders in interculturalism, internationalization and the student experience
• Leaders in advancing opportunities for indigenous and newcomer communities in international education
• Presidents, vice chancellors, directors and principals in higher education

The APAIE Conference and Exhibition debuted in 2006 with 400 delegates and now attracts over 2,500 delegates. The growing attendance each year at the Conference reflects the burgeoning interest in the region and recognition of the Asia Pacific's important role in international education.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the APAIE 2020 website.

For the first time, the EAIE is delivering part of its renowned EAIE Training Academy in Canada. Participate in one of the world’s premier training events, which will kick off an International Education Week in Vancouver that also includes the one-day BCCIE Summer Conference, and the Global Internship Conference (GIC). Join some of the top international education trainers to enhance your skills in the internationalization of higher education and the articulation and delivery of outcomes-based programming. Enhance the performance of your department and broaden your experience and training.

The EAIE Academy in Vancouver – Special Edition is an exclusive two-day learning opportunity at UBC Robson Square, June 7–8, 2020.

Choose from two Academy offerings: 

The fundamentals of building a strategic internationalization plan 

Or

Assessing internationalized learning outcomes.

Experts from EAIE will lead two-days of hands-on learning tailored especially to the needs of educators working in internationalization. Courses will offer the chance to explore new frameworks, develop action plans, and exchange ideas with other like-minded professionals. The Academy will help you grow professionally and become more confident in tackling key areas of internationalization. 

Interested? Read the course descriptions here. Spaces are limited. The registration deadline is March 15.

Register

Two-day course: $1275 + GST.

What's included in the participation fee?

• Course attendance
• Coffee and tea breaks (on both course days)
• Lunch (on both course days)
• Course materials
• Certificate of completion

Register for The fundamentals of building a strategic internationalization plan.

Register for Assessing internationalized learning outcomes.

Cancellation policy

No refunds of event registration fees paid will be granted at any time. However, name changes or registration transfers are allowed if they are submitted in writing to events@bccie.bc.ca on or before June 1, 2020.

BCCIE Summer Conference provides an essential platform for the growth of BC’s international education sector. Unique for 2020, BCCIE Summer Conference will be a pre-conference day taking place on June 9, before the Global Internship Conference, June 10-12, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Our one-day agenda will include sessions, workshops, and an International Education Awards luncheon.

Summer Conference attendees will have the option to register for BCCIE’s pre-conference day, or the option to register for both the pre-conference and the Global Internship Conference.

We look forward to seeing you in June!

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View the 2019 conference here.

Theme: Higher Education Leadership and Management in Globalization: Innovations and Best Practices

Sub-themes:

• Governance reforms in higher education
• Quality assurance and accreditation in higher education
• Innovations in teaching, learning and research in higher education
• Collaborations between universities and industry

The inaugural ICEF Secondary Education event provides a targeted opportunity for international providers of secondary, boarding, high school, and junior programmes, as well as selected secondary education focused agents from around the world, and relevant service providers to hold pre-scheduled, one-to-one business meetings effectively and efficiently.

Education agents play a crucial role in the growth of secondary education. Agents represent institutions in markets worldwide, providing specialised counselling to prospective students and their families. Agents also monitor enrolment criteria, streamlining the entire process.

ICEF is renowned for inviting only the most relevant and professional agents to attend its events. This reputation was built through ICEF’s stringent screening process. All agents are required to provide verifiable data on their business practices and performance, as well as recent references from institutional partners. These steps ensure that your meetings will be productive.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 15th annual ICEF Dubai is the region’s leading event for networking with student recruitment agents from the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Turkey.

ICEF prides itself on ensuring every possible measure is taken to make sure you meet only the best and most professional agents at our events. All agents attending ICEF Dubai are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices, and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

During the event, you can attend informative seminars, participate in networking receptions, and hold one-to-one meetings with agents you select prior to the event. These activities give you ample opportunity to appoint new representatives, as well as maintain and extend relationships with existing partners.

ICEF Dubai is the best way to meet a large number of top-quality agents face-to-face, in one location, saving you time and travel costs.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

Global Affairs Canada is pleased to invite eligible Canadian institutions to participate in the next edition of the EduCanada ASEAN Recruitment Tour in Malaysia.

This recruitment tour is designed to allow Canadian representatives to meet potential students and parents, as well as institutional representatives in Kuala Lumpur.

Schedule

Wednesday, February 12
3 to 4 school visits

Thursday, February 13
3 to 4 school visits

Friday, February 14
3 to 4 school visits

Saturday, February 15
9:00 am to 10:00 am - Set-up and Pre-fair briefing
10:00 am to 05:00 pm - Public Fair
5:00 pm to 06:00 pm - Pack-up and Post-fair briefing

Register

Registration deadline: January 10, 2020

To register, please click here.

If you have any questions on the opportunities and potential of the market for your institution, please contact:

Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur, Bethany Tien, bethany.tien@international.gc.ca

The theme for 2020 AIEA Annual Conference is Rethinking Comprehensive Internationalization for a Global Generations. 

Internationalization is no longer an option in our already globally interconnected society. It is an imperative for Higher Education Institutions which are educating young people to become global citizens and which are hosting students and faculty from around the world.

Internationalization is by definition comprehensive and should cover all dimensions of the mission of higher education institutions. However, the 21st century brings new challenges and we are already witnessing the backlash of globalization. The Academy is more than ever pressed to prove its transformational role and its impacts on society. Students, faculty, leadership and staff are eager to make the world a better place, starting with their own communities. New technologies and approaches are available and being implemented in society and in our educational institutions. In this context, we have a golden opportunity to rethink and redefine Comprehensive Internationalization and the leaders’ roles in meeting the expectations of the global generation.

Register

To register and to learn more about the event, please visit the AIEA Annual Conference website.

AIEA Leadership Academy for New Senior International Officers

May 4 - 8, 2020 in Chapel Hill, NC, USA

The 2020 AIEA Leadership Academy for New Senior International Officers is an intimate, selective, and intensive Academy with deep learning on issues relating to leading internationalization. Participants build a strong network of peers and develop action plans addressing challenges and opportunities in internationalizing their institutions.

Please apply for the Leadership Academy here.

Global Affairs Canada is pleased to invite eligible Canadian institutions to participate in the next edition of the EduCanada Fairs in Indonesia.

This fair is designed to allow Canadian representatives to meet potential students and parents, as well as educational agents and institutional representatives throughout the region.

Schedule

February 21 – 22, Surabaya: Recruitment fair, market briefing, networking luncheon, school visits

February 23 – 24, Jakarta: Recruitment fair, market briefing, networking luncheon, school visits

Study in Canada Fair

Following the EduCanada fairs in Surabaya and Jakarta, Canadian Education International – Indonesia will organize the Study in Canada Fair in Medan on February 26.

Register

Registration deadline: January 24, 2020

To register for the event please download the EduCanada Fair registration form and the Study in Canada Fair registration form.

If you have any questions on the opportunities and potential of the market(s) for your institution, please contact the trade commissioner in Indonesia: Julia Pankey julia.pangkey@international.gc.ca. 

The 8th annual ICEF Japan–Korea Agent Roadshow gives international educators and service providers the opportunity to meet quality, active student recruitment agents from both Japan and Korea. As this event sells out every year, interested parties are advised to book early to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity.

This event is split between Tokyo and Seoul and offers participants a one-day event in each location.

Agents attending the roadshow come exclusively from Japan and Korea, providing a focused opportunity to establish firm links in these markets. All agents attending are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices, and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

Personal contact is an important cultural aspect of business in Asia, particularly in Japan and Korea. This roadshow provides an excellent opportunity for educators and service providers to pre-schedule one-to-one meetings with agents to consolidate existing partnerships and establish new connections.

In addition, informal networking opportunities over lunches, coffee breaks, and evening functions allow participants to develop their business networks.

The ICEF Japan–Korea Agent Roadshow is the most efficient and cost-effective way to meet a large number of quality agents in two key locations. It is a must for educators wanting to connect, build, and maintain long-term partnerships in both Japan and Korea.

Places at this roadshow are strictly limited. Please note that it is not possible to book only one location.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

CEI Vietnam is pleased to invite Canadian Institutions to attend the 17^th Annual Canadian Education Spring Fairs 2020 in Danang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in March 2020. 

 DANANG: 

Thursday, March 5, 2020

16:30 - 20:00 
Novotel Hotel - 36 Bach Dang, Danang

 HANOI: 

Saturday, March 7, 2020

13:00 – 17:00 
Melia Hanoi Hotel, 44B Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi

 HO CHI MINH CITY: 

Sunday, March 8, 2020

13:00 – 17:00
GEM Center, 8 Nguyen Binh Khiem, District 1, HCMC

Register

Registration deadline: January 17, 2020

Please complete the online registration form here.

If you have any questions, please contact ngoc.nguyen@canada-edu.org. 

OH! Study will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2020. Promotions and activities will be taking place throughout the year, kicking off with the spring Overseas Education Expo from March 6 to 11. The expo will start with the International School Networking Event on March 6, which will bring overseas and Taiwanese schools together to discuss cooperation, followed by the OH! Study 25th Gala Ball in the evening. The Overseas Education Expo will take place from March 7 to 11 in Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung and Hsinchu.

More than 150 schools are expected to attend. Sign up early to ensure your space at the fair and to receive the pre-fair promotions.

Register

For more information and to register, please visit the event website.

Activities

25^th Anniversary Spring Expo and Promotional Activities

Registration Packages and Discounted rates for payments received before December 31, 2019

Payment Options

The 7th annual ICEF Mexico–Colombia Roadshow provides international educators with the opportunity to meet quality, active student recruitment agents from Mexico, Colombia, and Central America.

This event is split between Mexico City and Bogotá, offering participants a one-day event in each location.

All agents attending are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

In Latin America, personal contact is crucial to successful business relationships. One-to-one meetings at the roadshow provide an excellent opportunity for educators and service providers both to consolidate existing partnerships and establish new ones. In addition, a number of networking opportunities at lunch times, coffee breaks, and evening functions allow you to develop the social aspects of your business relationships.

The ICEF Mexico–Colombia Roadshow is the most efficient and cost-effective way to meet face-to-face with a large number of quality agents. It is a must for educators who want to connect, build, and maintain long-term partnerships in Mexico, Colombia, and Central America.

Places at this roadshow are strictly limited. Please note that it is not possible to book only one location.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

FOR K-12, POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, ACCREDITED LANGUAGE SCHOOLS, AND STUDENT SERVICE PROVIDERS

Registration Deadline: March 1, 2020 

To assist Canadian education institutions wishing to recruit quality Chinese students, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) at the Embassy and Consulates General of Canada in China, is pleased to invite you to exhibit in the EduCanada Pavilion at the China International Education Exhibition Tour 2020 (CIEET) from March 21 – March 29, 2020.

Hosted by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) under Ministry of Education, the CIEET is a prominent international student recruitment fair with more than 20 years history. Over 40 Canadian institutions exhibited in the CIEET 2019. On the occasion of celebrating 50th anniversary of Canada-China diplomatic relations, the Embassy of Canada in Beijing will organize another EduCanada pavilion at CIEET 2020, with an official welcome area staffed by Trade and Immigration officers from the Embassy and Consulates General of Canada. In addition to hosting the EduCanada Pavilion, the Trade Commissioner Service of Canada is also planning some value-added activities on the margins of the CIEET to help Canadian institutions maximize their recruitment result and partnership development.

Highlights of the CIEET 2020

-New exhibition venue Beijing Exhibition Center will be used for Beijing stop, which is closer to Haidian District where many top secondary schools and universities are located

-EduCanada Pavilion exhibitor will enjoy a complimentary entry to the China Study Abroad Forum hosted by CSCSE on Friday, March 20, 2020

-A new exhibition area in Beijing for Foreign China jointly run programs. CIEET organizer will also plan B to B sessions for foreign institutions to discuss potential collaboration on university/college pathway programs and joint programs.

-Eligible Canadian exhibitors will have the opportunity to submit promotion materials for possible promotion through embassy's official social media channels.

-Canadian Trade Commissioner Service will be available in all five locations of CIEET. Beijing, Qingdao, Chengdu, Shanghai and Guangzhou, to help you with market assessment, contact introduction and trouble shooting.

The TCS has secured a block of exhibition space for the EduCanada Pavilion. However, booth availability is limited, and we expect demand to be high. To reserve a booth for your institution in the Canada Pavilion, please complete the attached registration form in PDF format ASAP and no later than March 1, 2020.

To register, please complete the application form here and email to cieet_info@cscse.edu.cn.

Contact for more details:  

Calvin Zhang

Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada in Beijing

Tel: +86 10 51394140

Email: BEJING-Education@international.gc.ca

The 3rd annual ICEF Ukraine Focus gives international educators and service providers the opportunity to meet top-quality student recruitment agents from across Ukraine at one focused event.

Ukrainian students have a clear international orientation and a strong demand for study abroad, mostly driven by their motivation to improve their English skills and to access a higher standard of education. The country’s recent political changes and educational reforms have shifted the Ukrainian study abroad market abruptly, increasing the need for professional education agents.

All agents attending ICEF Ukraine are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices, and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

Before the event, each participant will have access to their prospective partners’ profiles, enabling them to identify the educational sectors and programmes they are most interested in. Additionally, all participants will have access to professional development seminars and networking events to further increase their industry knowledge and professional network.

The ICEF Ukraine Focus is scheduled conveniently just before ICEF Moscow and the ICEF Central Asia Focus and gives participants a chance to effectively target their marketing efforts in Ukraine, as well as in Russia and Eastern Europe, all in one trip.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 24th annual ICEF Moscow is the region’s most renowned international education networking event. Providing educators and service providers with the opportunity to meet the best agents from Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, this event is a must-attend for institutions seeking to increase international student enrolments from this important markets.

All agents attending ICEF Moscow are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices, and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

In addition to scheduled meetings and networking events, participants may also attend seminars covering a wide range of topics, including visa processing, student mobility trends, and specific market intelligence.

ICEF Moscow is the most efficient and effective way to meet and establish partnerships with quality student recruitment professionals.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 4th annual ICEF Central Asia Focus gives international educators and service providers the opportunity to meet top-quality student recruitment agents from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Mongolia, and Northern China in one location.

Central Asia currently makes up 2% of global outbound student mobility and is quickly increasing its importance in the international student market. Steady economic growth averaging 8% per annum over the last decade, and Kazakhstan’s entry to the Bologna Process in 2010, have paved the way for the country to expand its educational infrastructure and encourage students to travel abroad.

In Central Asian culture, parents and government play a crucial role in a student's decision-making process. This means that it is essential for education institutions to establish personal contacts and networks with agents, service providers, as well as government bodies. The ICEF Central Asia Focus is the perfect opportunity to establish firm links and partnerships with the region's best student recruitment professionals.

All agents attending ICEF Central Asia are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

The ICEF Central Asia Focus is scheduled around ICEF Moscow and the ICEF Ukraine Focus, allowing participants to target their marketing efforts in Russia, Ukraine, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus in one trip. Places at this event are strictly limited.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

EDUX360 - Mumbai’s largest educational summit is a platform for Indian & international speakers to share research - based modules which enhance life - skills by bridging the gap between technology & education. It is an amalgamation of ideas that can be used by governments of the delegate countries.

This edition will bring also bring together over 2000+ teachers, researchers, professors, scientists, and government officials from more than 10 countries all over the world. This event will offer you an excellent opportunity to make your organization and products visible to the European and SAARC delegates. 

Enhance your visibility to a qualitative and international community in a cost- effective way. Establish new contacts with leading stakeholders and decision-makers from bureaucratic and academic sectors.

The participants will consist of education professionals such as:

• Government officials
• Researchers and scientists
• Pre-Primary, Primary, Middle, Secondary and Higher Secondary Leaders/ HOD’s/ Principals (Schools, Colleges, Universities)
• School counsellors and special educators
• Education policy development representatives
• Education advisers
• Professionals from the private and public sector
• International support and services staff
• Open learning specialists

Exhibition space is limited and it will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis so we recommend booking your stand early.  

Great opportunity to connect globally: www.edux360.com

The 13th annual ICEF Australia New Zealand (ANZA) gives you the opportunity to meet top international student recruitment agents, as well as leading educators from Australia and New Zealand in one convenient location.

The 2020 event will be held in Adelaide, Australia.

Both Australia and New Zealand offer world-class education, travel, and lifestyle opportunities at competitive price points, making them highly attractive destinations for students and youth travellers from across the globe. Each year ANZA attracts hundreds of educators, work & travel organisations, industry service providers, and international agents (buyers) who send thousands of students and youth travellers to the region annually.

ICEF prides itself on ensuring every possible measure is taken to make sure you meet only the best and most professional agents at our events. All agents attending this event are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices. Additionally, each agency will have proven an active interest in Australian and New Zealand destinations.

During the event, you can enhance your professional development through our informative seminars, participate in networking receptions, and hold one-to-one meetings with agents and educators you select prior to the event. These activities give you ample opportunity to maintain and extend relationships with existing partners.

ICEF Australia New Zealand is the most efficient and cost-effective way to meet a large number of education institutions and high-quality agents face-to-face, in one location, saving you time and travel costs.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

In this one-day workshop, we will help international education institutions and their staff manage risk and plan for success. This is a “must attend” for organizations across Canada that enroll international students or that play other vital roles in the education and international education system.

During the workshop we will consider these crucial questions:

• What is the risk – in terms of impacts or threatened impacts?
• What causes risk?
• How can risk be mitigated?
• Are the benefits worth the risk?
• Does risk justify the risk mitigation cost?

Education institutions face unavoidable relationship risks – or cause risks for others – when they venture into the international education sector.

World geopolitics or economic events can suddenly end a stream of students and revenue. Students may complain, demand refunds or even litigate because of alleged program failures – and well they should if there are significant performance issues because they pay tuition fees that are high and getting higher.

Students may enroll and not show up. Governments are putting conditions on funding – forcing program changes for domestic and international students. Institutions increasingly use external program developers, workplace hosts or outsourced services. That requires contract management. Study and work permit programs are subject to change. Institution or student relationships with immigration consultants, recruiters or other parties can trigger risk. Multiple homestay players and relationships are often unclear.

Who should attend?

• International education staff at colleges and universities
• Deans and vice presidents of international
• International managers at school districts
• Directors at private language schools and career colleges
• K-12 private schools with international students

Presenter – John Boon J.D., HKMK Law Canada

John Boon is a practicing lawyer in Vancouver and specializes in education, workplace and business law. He is also an active speaker and trainer. He has decades of experience helping institutions, students and other sector stakeholders.

Register

For more information and to register, please visit the event website.

The 11th annual ICEF Toronto gives educators and service providers from the Americas the opportunity to meet quality, active student recruitment agents from around the world in one convenient location.

For most international students, agents play an important role in selecting and applying to institutions abroad. As a result, agents have become a vital recruitment method for educators from the Americas.

For the last ten years, ICEF Toronto has attracted an increasing number of participants, firmly establishing itself as Canada’s leading education networking event.

At the event, educators and service providers from the Americas will meet with hundreds of international education agents. All agents attending this event are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices, and a successful track record of placing students at North American institutions.

Prior to the event, educators are able to go online to schedule up to 38 one-to-one business meetings with agents from all over the world. The ICEF online booking system allows educators to view comprehensive agent profiles, helping you to identify and meet with the agents most relevant to you.

In addition to formal meetings and social events, event participants may also participate in various market intelligence seminars and industry presentations.

Attended by the best education agents focused on the Americas, and organised by the industry leader in educator-agent networking events, ICEF Toronto is the must-attend international education event in Canada.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The Engaging Diversity workshop is part of a four-day training that provides practical tools and approaches to build cultures of belonging as a foundational step to unleashing dormant talents and working effectively together to address complex social problems.

The training on Engaging Diversity - Convening Tools and Practices provides participants with our proven roadmap to engage diversity for their projects and programs. Here, leaders will learn about the pitfalls to avoid and a unique 5-step formula that has a track record of working with any demographic and generating high engagement.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Avoid key pitfalls when engaging diversity for social change
• Describe a 5-step formula for engaging diversity
• Name 3 keys for success
• Create a convening plan
• Articulate and practice their key messages in their invitation

Outcomes / Benefits:

• By the end of this component, learners will have the knowledge and tools to build a quality convening team. They will generate their own convening plan, key messages and tools to increase participation and access to their programs and services, build a diverse client base, and strengthen relationships between their teams and the people they serve.

Features:

• Workbook

Register

For individuals:

• Register for the standalone training (Friday, May 1).
  • Single Payment
• Register for the complete 4-day training (one Friday per month, from February 21 to May 8).
  • Single Payment (Pay in Full and Save)
  • 2 Payments

For Groups/Organizations (Table of Five):

• Register for the standalone training (Friday, May 1).
  • Single Payment
• Register for the complete 4-day training (one Friday per month, from February 21 to May 8).
  • Single Payment (Pay in Full and Save)
  • 2 Payments

For more information, please visit the event website.

The 2020 AIEA Leadership Academy for New Senior International Officers is an intimate, selective, and intensive Academy with deep learning on issues relating to leading internationalization. Participants build a strong network of peers and develop action plans addressing challenges and opportunities in internationalizing their institutions.

Program Acceptance

The program will accept a limited number of Senior International Officers (SIOs) at higher education institutions with less than 5 years in their current leadership position. Each participant will be asked to identify a specific challenge or topic of particular interest to them as SIOs, and to write a brief 1-page essay (max 300 words) about this as part of the application process. Applicants will be accepted through the March 1 application deadline. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application within 30 days following the submission of their applications.

Take advantage of the early registration discount and apply by November 15! Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as this is a competitive process with limited space!

Location

The participants will be housed together at the Rizzo Center, a sophisticated meeting and conference center in Chapel Hill, NC, minutes from the main campus of UNC-Chapel Hill.

Faculty

The faculty members for the Academy are all experienced SIOs and will be present for all Academy sessions. The 2020 Academy faculty include Dr. Pia Wood (University of North Texas; past AIEA president), Dr. Penelope Pynes (University of North Carolina, Greensboro; past AIEA president), Dr. David Di Maria (University of Maryland Baltimore County) and Dr. Harvey Charles (University at Albany, State University of New York; past AIEA president). Additional speakers will include Dr. Darla K. Deardorff (AIEA).

Academy Program Content

The Academy will cover eleven thematic topics that are relevant for leaders in international higher education:

• The Role of the Senior International Officer
• International Student Recruitment and Enrollment Management Internationalization of the Curriculum
• Relating to the Administration Building Alliances
• Developing International Strategic Partnerships Making the Case for Internationalization Assessment: What SIOs Need to Know Exploring Resources
• Strategic Planning
• Career Trajectories for SIOs

Each faculty member will chair topical sessions, and all will contribute to each topic. There will also be three sessions set aside for presentations and small group discussions among the participants to apply the knowledge to their own institutional contexts. Through the Academy, participants will gain valuable knowledge and insights into how to lead comprehensive internationalization at their institutions. Upon successful completion of the Academy, participants will receive a certificate of completion issued by the Association of International Education Administrators.

Academy Schedule

Participants are requested to arrive on Monday afternoon, May 4 in time for an opening dinner at the Rizzo Center (Hyatt) on Monday evening. The following Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will feature two working sessions each morning and two sessions each afternoon. Breakfasts and lunches are provided. No group dinners are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be a closing academy dinner on Thursday night at a leading restaurant in Chapel Hill. Friday morning will feature a session for presentations by participants and the awarding of certificates of completion, after which participants will be free to depart (no sooner than 12 noon).

Fees and Payment

The fee for the 2020 Academy is $2250 per person for AIEA members and $2600 for non-members for those who apply by the November 15 early deadline. For those applying after November 15, the fee is $2500 for members and $2850 for non-members. This fee covers the cost of lodging (Mon-Thurs nights), text book Leading Internationalization: A Handbook for International Education Leaders (edited by Deardorff and Charles), all academy materials, breakfasts (Tues-Fri), all break snacks and beverages, lunches (Tues.-Thurs.), access to Rizzo Center amenities including fitness center and jogging trails, and the opening and closing dinners. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses, airport transfers, two dinners (and The Sage Handbook of International Higher Education, which is an additional recommended text for the Academy). Full payment is due within 5 business days of notification of acceptance.

If you have any questions, please send an email to secretariat@aieaworld.org or call +1 (919)-893-4980.

APPLY HERE: 2020 AIEA Leadership Academy for New SIOs Application

The ICEF French Education event provides a targeted opportunity for Canadian educators promoting programmes taught in French and global service providers to meet top-quality, focused student recruitment agents from around the globe.

Recent survey results showed that, after France, Canada is the first-choice study destination for international students looking to study in French in all sectors. Canada has shown to be extremely attractive to parents and students due to the ability to secure an excellent education at a fairly low cost, the favourable Canadian dollar exchange rate, a stable political environment, a safe and welcoming setting, and easier access to study and work permits. All of these factors contribute to the growing demand for Canada as a study destination for English and French programmes.

All agents attending ICEF French Education are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices, and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

The ICEF French Education event takes place shortly after ICEF Toronto, allowing participants to target their recruitment efforts for English and French programmes in one trip. The timing also allows for familiarisation tours in and around two top Canadian cities: Toronto and Montréal.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 3rd annual ICEF Africa will take place in Cape Town in May 2020. The 2019 event connected international educators and service providers with quality student recruitment agents from all over Africa.

With fast growing economies and a rapidly increasing middle class, Africa is a major area of growth for outbound students seeking education abroad. Countries such as Uganda, Kenya, Botswana and Ghana are emerging to complement Nigeria’s traditional dominance of the sector.

All agents attending ICEF Africa are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

ICEF Africa is the most dynamic and productive way to foster relationships with current partners and new representatives in this range of rapidly emerging markets.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 4th annual ICEF Southeast Asia takes place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and gives international educators and service providers the opportunity to meet top-quality student recruitment agents from Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Singapore, and Southern China.

The ASEAN region contains some of the fastest-growing economies in the world. In Vietnam, the middle class is expected to grow from 12 million in 2012 to 33 million by 2020. Large youth populations throughout the region will continue to drive high demand for quality education and training services. Agents attending the event will represent the best and most active agencies from across Southeast Asia, providing an opportunity to establish a robust network in these growing markets.

All agents attending are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

Before the event, educators and service providers will be able to view agent profiles and schedule up to 36 meetings with those agents best suited to their recruitment needs. In addition, participants may also attend seminars and professional development sessions covering a wide range of topics such as socio-political developments, visa processing, and industry trends.

ICEF Southeast Asia is the most efficient way to establish partnerships with quality student recruitment professionals and to develop a successful marketing strategy tailored to this region.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 14th annual ICEF Higher Education provides a targeted opportunity for international tertiary institutions, selected higher education focused agents, and relevant service providers to hold pre-scheduled, one-to-one business meetings effectively and efficiently.

Agents continue to play a crucial role in the growth of the higher education sector, representing institutions in their markets and providing culturally-aware counselling to students and their families. Agents also monitor enrolment criteria, streamlining the entire process.

ICEF is renowned for inviting only the most relevant and professional agents to attend its events. This reputation was built through ICEF’s stringent screening process. All agents are required to provide verifiable data on their business practices and performance, and must also supply recent references from higher education partners. These steps, among other things, ensure that your meeting time is not wasted.

ICEF Higher Education will take place shortly before the 2020 EAIE Conference, also in Barcelona, allowing educators to attend both events.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 12th annual ICEF Latin America is the largest agent networking event focused on this important region.

In 2020, ICEF Latin America is taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, a convenient location for all participants. The event provides an excellent opportunity for international educators from all sectors to consolidate existing partnerships, as well as establish new ones with quality, screened student recruitment agents. Reflecting the market size and importance, approximately three quarters of the agents at this event will come from Brazil.

Participants may also attend various seminars, expert panels, and presentations, each providing valuable insights into the latest trends and research affecting international education. In addition, event attendees benefit from numerous informal networking opportunities including lunches, coffee breaks, a cocktail reception and an official gala.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The current explosion of Asia's middle class is set to create a new consumer market larger in number and spending power than the rest of the world combined by 2030. China is already the leading supplier of international students, and all Asian countries are presently contributing to an enormous increase in outbound student numbers.

The 19th annual ICEF Asia in Beijing is the largest and most established agent networking event of its kind in the region, offering international educators and service providers a time- and cost-effective way to develop and extend their network across these fast growing markets.

ICEF Asia enables participants to meet with top quality ICEF-screened agents from 12 Asian countries, with around 65% coming from China. These Chinese agents are selected from 24 different locations, including the Tier 1 gateway megacities of Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, as well as from 20 other Tier 2 and Tier 3 provincial capital cities, high growth powerhouses and leading regional economic hubs. Also, 60% of our Beijing agents are in fact the HQs of nationwide agencies with branches in other cities all over China.

Established in China since 1999, ICEF has built considerable local expertise and an extensive footprint over the past 20 years, with local ICEF agent managers maintaining regular close contact with over 1 250 currently active agents. More than 460 China ICEF Trained Agent Counsellors (CITAC’s) are currently based in 41 cities (4 Tier 1 cities, 12 "new first tier" cities, 13 Tier 2 cities and 12 Tier 3 cities).

All agents attending ICEF Asia are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF's strict screening process. Agents must annually provide multiple references from current international educator partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices, and a successful track record of placing students in international institutions.

ICEF's meeting scheduling system allows participants to maximise their time and presence in Beijing. Participants can pre-select agents after reviewing their comprehensive profiles online prior to the event. In addition, participants may also attend a variety of informative seminars, expert panels, and presentations. Each one provides valuable insights into the latest trends and research influencing international education.

ICEF Asia is the ideal place to meet and engage with the best student recruitment agents from all over China and greater Asia, while networking and sharing ideas with peers from around the world.

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The 26th annual ICEF Berlin is the leading international networking forum focused on education, and a must-attend for all industry professionals. There is no comparable event in terms of size and opportunity anywhere in the world.

ICEF Berlin participants may attend various seminars, expert panels, and presentations each providing valuable insights into the latest trends and research affecting international education. In addition, event attendees benefit from numerous informal networking opportunities including lunches, coffee breaks, a cocktail reception, and an official gala dinner. These social events give participants the chance to make further contacts and extend business relationships on a more personal level.

ICEF Berlin is the most comprehensive and cost-effective way to keep up with industry developments, share ideas with peers, and extend existing networks through meeting top international education professionals face-to-face in one convenient location.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.