2008 Brisbane Presentations

 

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AIEC 2008 Presentations

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Wednesday 8 October 2008

 

            Great Hall

            Mezzanine 4

            Mezzanine 3

            Mezzanine 2

            Mezzanine 1

 

Thursday 9 October 2008

 

            Great Hall

            Mezzanine 4

            Mezzanine 3

            Mezzanine 2

            Mezzanine 1

 

Friday 10 October 2008

 

            Great Hall

            Mezzanine 4

            Mezzanine 3

            Mezzanine 2

            Mezzanine 1

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2008

 

Great Hall - Wed 8 Oct 08

 

Where Are They Now? The Journey from International Student to Australian Graduate

  • Mr Robert Lawrence, Prospect Marketing
  • Mrs Melissa Banks, IDP Education  Pty Ltd

 

The Dynamics of International Student Circulation in a Global Context

 

The Colombian-Australian Relationship

 

Social Inclusion of International Students

 

International Graduate Employment: An Open and Shut Case

  • Mr Robert Lawrence, Prospect Marketing
  • Mr Tim Dodd, IDP Education Pty Ltd
  • Ms Sue Wickenden, iSmart Australia
  • Ms Robin Francis, Department of Main Roads
  • Mr Steve Jones, Skaines Reeves and Jones (SRJ)
  • Mr David Harrington, Hobsons Australia

 

 

Mezzanine 4 - Wed 8 Oct 08

 

Hong Kong as an International Education Hub: Focus on the Realities for Hong Kong

 

2008 Research Agenda: Australian Universities International Directors’ Forum

 

Competing for the Best: The Changing International Market for Research Students

 

How Online Communities Change International Education: Strategic Responses to New Technologies, Channels and Networks

  • Mr Daniel Guhr, ICG

 

International Student Experience Benchmarking: Australian First XI vs. The World

  • Mr Kevin Brett, i-graduate
  • Mr Simon Bush, i-graduate

 

 

Mezzanine 3 - Wed 8 Oct 08

 

Emerging Forms of Mobility: Case Studies from the US and UK

 

STRATEGE – Enhancement of Student Mobility through Transparent Recognition, Accreditation Tools and Experience in a Global Environment

 

Developing Global Citizens Using the Formal and Informal Curriculum

 

Developing a National Mobility Strategy for the USA

 

Tactics and Strategies for Improving and Sustaining Quality in the Middle East Student Market

 

Bridging the Gap – The Saudi Arabian Health Science Program: Lessons Learned and Future Implications

  • Ms Diané Ranck, University of Sydney
  • Mr Mohsen Soliman, University of Sydney

 

 

Mezzanine 2 - Wed 8 Oct 08

 

New Models for Skills Assessment

 

Internationalisation: Alive and Well in Queensland Non-Government Schools

 

International Students’ English Language Competence: Good Practices for Higher Education and ELICOS Institutions

 

Becoming a Global Citizen Through International Hands-on Projects

 

Building an Internationally Relevant Curriculum in Business and IT Subjects: Considerations for Academics and Teachers

 

Understanding and Using TOEFL® iBT Scores

 

 

Mezzanine 1 - Wed 8 Oct 08

 

The Rise and Rise of English Language Testing: Impacts and Outcomes

  • Mr Julian Longbottom, IDP Education Pty Ltd
  • Ms Anne-Marie Cooper, IELTS

 

The Legal Ramifications of Students Being Consumers

 

Strategic International Engagement: Building Priority Partnerships

 

Marketing and Recruiting High School Students the Queensland Way

  • Mrs Michelle Davies, St Paul's College
  • Ms Deborah Hansen, St Paul’s School
  • Mr Michael Bartlett, All Saints Anglican School
  • Ms Sangeeta Mahajan, Nudgee International
  • Russell Welsh, John Paul College

 

New Options for Australian Students to Study in Indonesia: Helping your University to Increase Global Mobility

  • A/Prof David Reeve, University of New South Wales / ACICIS

 

Outcomes of the Student Exchange Experience

 

 

THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER 2008

 

Great Hall - Thu 9 Oct 08

 

The African Challenge

 

Global Employability – Are Universities Meeting the Needs of Students

 

Diversity, Excellence, Competitiveness: Why Germany needs to Promote its HE and Research Opportunities Worldwide

 

The Third Phase of International Education in Australia

 

Outcomes and Impacts of International Education: Academic Outcomes and Impacts on Providers and Community

  • Ms Melissa Banks, IDP Education Pty Ltd
  • Mr Alan Olsen, Strategy Policy and Research in Education - HONG KONG
  • Mrs Helen Cook
  • Mr Tim Dodd, IDP Education Pty Ltd

 

The Outlook for Inbound Study Abroad Students to Australia

 

 

Mezzanine 4 - Thu 9 Oct 08

 

Research Forum Part A – Roundtable Discussion

  • Dr Hans de Wit, Windesheim Honours College - THE NETHERLANDS
  • A/Prof Christopher Ziguras, RMIT University
  • Prof Chris Nyland, Monash University
  • Mrs Melissa Banks, IDP Education Pty Ltd
  • Dr Neil Kemp OBE - UK
  • A/Prof Betty Leask, University of South Australia
  • Mr Steve Nerlich, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)

 

Research Forum Part B – Research Presentations

 

Create, Innovate, Ideate…

  • Mr Nils Vesk

 

Innovative Offshore Programs in the VET Sector

 

Enhancing Employment Outcomes for Australian International Graduates: Employability, Employment and Careers in Australia and Indonesia

 

 

Mezzanine 3 - Thu 9 Oct 08

 

Joint/Dual International Degrees: Opportunities and Challenges (Part One) Innovative International Joint/Dual Degree Models to Better Prepare Students for the Emerging Global Environment

 

Joint/Dual International Degrees: Opportunites and Challenges (Part Two) What Kinds of Innovative Degree Programs are Students Seeking? How Do We Manage and Support Them?

 

Due Diligence: A Framework for Best Practice

 

The Australian Pacific Technical College: Contributing to Skills Development in the Pacific

 

Leadership Matters

  • Mr Peter Baines

 

Issues Facing Learners, Teachers and Institutions in Transnational Higher Education Around the World

  • A/Prof Chris Ziguras, RMIT University
  • A/Prof Betty Leask, University of South Australia
  • Ms Maureen Bell, University of Wollongong
  • Dr Catherine Doherty, Queensland University of Technology
  • Ms Lee Dunn, Southern Cross University

 

International Education: Emerging Trends

 

 

Mezzanine 2 - Thu 9 Oct 08

 

Implications of Global Workforce Development for International Development

 

Facilitating a Global and Professional Workforce: Latin America A Case Study

 

Building Bridges: Building Understanding for Muslim Students in Social and Learning Environments

 

Enhancing International Student Engagement in Australian Higher Education

 

Response to Australia as a Study Destination: North American Student Expectations, Perceptions and Outcome

 

Researching Personal Growth and Behavioural Change During Study Abroad: Conduction Dissertation Research on Education Abroad and Learning

 

A New Paradigm for International Student Support

 

NLC’s Update on the Representation of International Students Across all Sectors

 

 

Mezzanine 1 - Thu 9 Oct 08

External Quality Assurance of HE in Australia: Alignment with International Good Practice

 

Contrasts in Current Approaches to Quality Assurance of Higher Education Institutions: The Case of Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand

 

The Power of Partnership

 

Online Applications to Students and Agents

 

New Technologies – An Australian Perspective: Using New and Emerging Technologies in the Recruitment of International Students

  • Mr David Harrington, Hobsons Australia
  • Ms Suzi Ardley, La Trobe University
  • Ms Kathleen Evesson, Macquarie University

 

“Education in a Reconstructed Iraq” Three Years Down the Track

 

 

FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER 2008

 

Great Hall - Fri 10 Oct 08

 

Leadership and Management in International Education: Fostering and Sustaining Leadership and Management for a Successful Industry

 

Engaging Indigenous Peoples through International Education

 

Benchmarking International Operations of Australian TAFE Systems and Institutions

 

From Forecast to Futurecast

  • Mr Robert Lawrence, Prospect Research
  • Mr Anthony Pollock, IDP Education Pty Ltd

 

 

Mezzanine 4 - Fri 10 Oct 08

 

India

 

Network of International Education Associations: Regional Issues      

 

The Role of International Education in Australian Innovation and Economic Development

 

Best Practices in Engaging North American Alumni

 

Peer to Peer Outreach: The Value of Student Ambassador Programs

 

 

Mezzanine 3 - Fri 10 Oct 08

 

General Skilled Migration Reforms, Impacts and Prospects

 

Can We Predict the Future? Exploring a Series of Indicators that can Help us Predict Future Student Demand

 

Global Experience: Giving Students a View of the World

       

Trainer Training in Tanzania: Opportunities, Pitfalls and Contextualisation needs for Off Shore Delivery

 

Influence of Migration pathways on International VET Student Recruitment: Queensland’s Experiences TAFE

 

‘Sunshine State to Smart State’ – Positioning Queensland as a Leading Australian International Education State

 

 

Mezzanine 2 - Fri 10 Oct 08

 

Improving the Welfare Support Systems for Overseas Students

 

The International Research Student Experience: Comparing the Experience of International Research Students with Key Competitors

 

Preparing for Diversity: Are Universities Ready

 

It’s All About the Experience: International Students’ Perspectives on Uni Life

 

Generating Two Way Traffic

 

 

Mezzanine 1 - Fri 10 Oct 08

 

Perspectives from Students in China, India, Pakistan, Malaysia and Indonesia: Which Countries are Most Attractive for International Study? Results from the 2008 Student Pulse Research Programme

  • Mr William Archer, i-graduate - UK
  • Mr Simon Bush, i-graduate – UK

 

The Australian Education Experience: Personal Reflections by International Students

 

Internationalisation of Education: Addressing Linguistics and Cultural Constraints on Learning Outcomes for International Students

 

What Quality of Global Impact? Intercultural Awareness and Communication Skills: A Missing Link in International Education

 

 

 

 

 

 

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