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  • 00:00 - 30.11.2007 Articles >> Study Abroad

    Choi, Serene Hyun-Jin, Nieminen, Timo A., Bartylla, C., Bertrand, D., Gong, Y. X., Huber, E., Krüger, K., and Therkildsen, K.

    Abstract: We explore the experiences, both positive and negative, of six visiting research students in physics in an Australian university. We consider their motivations for coming to Australia, their take-home impressions of their visits, and what institutions can do to maximise the success of such visits for both the…

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  • 00:00 - 30.11.2007 Articles >> Multi-ethnic Communication

    Andres Gabriel Villamizar Maldonado

    Abstract: The study reported in this document explores the perceptions and attitudes of international students of Hispanic background on their experience at Monash university and the different factors which influence their involvement in campus-based activities compared to off-campus community based events. The participants are 14 international students who are members of the Monash Hispanic Community Club (registered and unofficial members). They were contacted via the Facebook group Monash Hispanic Community,…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2006 Articles >> Student Support

    Helen Forbes-Mewett, et al

    Abstract: Growth in the number of international students studying in English language countries has slowed in recent years and this development has generated extended debate amongst university managers and policy makers. In these discussions much attention has focussed on whether the slow down is to be explained by currency realignments, visa requirements, the quality of education, or the increasing competitiveness of the international education market. But what has attracted little attention…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2004 Articles >> Study Abroad

    Lynda Lawson

    Abstract:  This paper will consider the experience of two Australian exchange students at the Grenoble Ecole de Management ( GEM) through a short film that I made about them while I was on staff development leave at this institution during the first 3 months of 2005. I will show the film, discuss how the film was made and then discuss some of the themes it raises in terms of the value that such…

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  • 00:00 - 30.11.2007 Articles >> Cross-cultural Communication

     

    Jill Clark, Trish Baker, Mingsheng Li

    Abstract: International research is positive about the educational benefits of working in diverse groups but there has been little New Zealand research in this area. This paper investigates how students are prepared for collaborative learning in three New Zealand tertiary institutes and identifies the particular problems experienced by Chinese students when the preparation in multi cultural classes is not carried out adequately…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2004 Articles >> Cross-cultural Communication

    Lucy Hobgood-Brown

    Abstract: The international students at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) enhance their studies with a range of practice-focused assignments, vibrant multi-cultural activities and collaborative industry links. These can range from work experience at the Sydney Opera House to cheering local footy teams with “cultural interpreters” who are also classmates.

    This paper explores some of the ingredients for cross cultural learning used by Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) students, using the two-way symmetrical…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2004 Articles >> Study Abroad

    Neera Handa

    Abstract:  Australian universities, providing higher education to the multicultural cohort of their local as well as international students mirror the plethora of colour and creed of Australian society. Multitudes of international students besides bringing their diverse culture along bring substantial monetary benefits to this country. Many Asian students continue to choose Australia as their first choice to study abroad because of its proximity to Asia as well as because of its cheaper dollar.…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2004 Articles >> Academic

    J. Kapnoullas, N Love, J Reidy

    Abstract: Many people involved in Higher Education in Australia are currently discussing the many issues related to the quality of the large and complex field known as ‘international education’. This is not surprising, given that in 2003, a total of 136, 807 international students were studying onshore in Australia with another 73, 590 students enrolled offshore (Morris, 2004). Of particular importance to the students and their families, as…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2004 Articles >> Student Support

    Julie Hockey and Dr Carolyn McSwiney

    Abstract: Concern for newly arrived international students must extend beyond the more obvious group of first year students to include a growing cohort of articulant students arriving in Australia having completed part of their degree in their home countries. This paper describes a dual ‘pre-departure’ and ‘on-arrival’ academic library program developed to meet the differential needs of this cohort in the University of South Australia. It is designed to…

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  • 00:00 - 30.11.2007 Articles >> Policy

    Sylvia Hooker and Felicity Fallon

    Abstract: Both Australia and New Zealand have had regulations relating to the care and accommodation of younger students for several years. This paper compares and contrasts these pieces of legislation and finds that a different emphasis has been placed on accommodation in each of these countries. Finding the best accommodation arrangements for each unde-age student is one of the most complex issues in the care and monitoring of…

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  • 00:00 - 30.11.2007 Articles >> Student Support

    Paula Dunstan

    Abstract:  The substance of this paper was delivered at the 2007 Australian International Education Conference in Melbourne, and presented as a stimulus for discussion about practical approaches to the issues of international student support management. This later version contains additional material that reflects the discussion and panel presentations at the AIEC session.

    The impetus for this presentation remains the responses of providers to Standard 6 of…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2004 Articles >> Academic

    Bobbie Matthews

    Abstract:  A longitudinal study was undertaken to investigate whether CHC students’ approaches to learning were retained or modified in a Western social, cultural, and educational environment. A bilingual version (Chinese and English) of the Study Process Questionnaire (Biggs, 1987) (SPQ) was used to measure sojourner students’ approaches to learning on five occasions over two years in Australia. A two-level analysis was undertaken at the intra and inter student levels to see…

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  • 00:00 - 30.11.2007 Articles >> Cross-cultural Communication

    Ms Kim Edmunds

    Abstract: This paper examines gender and the social change impact of an overseas education for a group of Indonesian graduates of Australian universities. Twenty five respondents participated in this research, the majority being Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) recipients from the University of Newcastle. Data collected by survey questionnaire and interview are analysed in relation to the impact of an overseas education on gender relations and social change in the family, community and…

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  • 03:40 - 17.01.2009 Articles >> Cross-cultural Communication

    Shanton Chang

    Abstract:  This paper discusses ways in which student interaction and integration may be
    achieved through curriculum design. It approaches the challenge of localinternational
    student interaction by addressing the shortcomings of traditional
    curriculum development that may not take into consideration the diversity of the
    student cohort adequately. The paper highlights and integrates important
    considerations for internationalisation with various key issues in curriculum
    development, including; rationale and philosophy behind…

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  • 00:00 - 30.11.2007 Articles >> Academic

    Dr Gavin B. Sanderson

    Abstract: Whilst attention as seen paid over the past decade to internationalisation at the organisational level, and, lately, to the international student experience, this presentation focuses on internationalisation at the level of the individual lecturer, that is, the internationalisation of the ‘academic self ’. delegates will be introduced to the main characteristics of the Profile of the Ideal Lecturer for the international classroom, an educational model that originates from Western…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2004 Articles >> Student Support

    Gavin Sanderson

    Abstract: This paper reports on research undertaken in a university department to determine if academic staff used a range of theory-based practical teaching strategies that are promoted to assist international students adjust to Australian academe and support their learning. The department has an enrolment of 50 per cent international students and is located at a medium-size Australian university that is in the planning phase of internationalising its teaching and learning activities. A ‘mixed…

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  • 00:00 - 01.12.2006 Articles >> Student Support

    Shereen Ghobrial

    Abstract: Each year, the University of Queensland opens its doors to thousands of new international students.
    Although Student Support Services at the University of Queensland introduce international students to some essential safety issues relating to their new environment within the first few days after arrival, it has become apparent that given the number of avoidable critical accidents over the past few years, more specific information was needed to ensure students are made…

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  • 00:00 - 30.11.2007 Articles >> Student Support

    Gerry Mullins

    Abstract: This workshop is designed to help you develop effective strategies for helping international postgraduate research students in your university. What we will do
    is spend the time discussing:
    • What are the issues?
    • What strategies are available?
    • What might you do in your university?

    Keywords: International students, post graduate research students

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  • 11:41 - 14.04.2008 Articles >> ISANA articles presented at other confernces

    Dr Felicity Fallon, President, ISANA International Education Association, Australia and New Zealand.

    Presented at the 2008 APAIE Conference in Japan

    Abstract: This paper explores the issues relating to plagiarism and students from Asian countries, particularly those with a Confucian-heritage background, studying in Australia and New Zealand. It looks at the issues of cultural values and ownership of knowledge as they are related to this issue from the perspective of Hofstede’s Cultural…

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  • 00:00 - 30.11.2007 Articles >> Policy

    Usha Rao, Karen Demirtel

    Abstract: Participants in this workshop will work in small groups, having chosen a leader to provide feedback to the whole group. Each group will be involved in the following:

    • Reading a short narrative text on a real-life case study of a student or students from La Trobe University International College.
    • Discussing and deciding with group members the Standards (of the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of…

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    ISANA: International Education Association is the representative body for international education professionals in Australia and New Zealand who work in student services, advocacy, teaching, and policy development in Australia and New Zealand.

    ISANA welcomes you to the web site where new additions are constantly being added to keep your information up-to-date, to support the ISANA community and to continually build the resources on the site.
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International Student National Fire Safety Survey Print E-mail
Wednesday, 01 April 2009

Attention all student support staff,

Please distribute the letter below to international students at your institution. 

 

 

Dear Students,

We are working with the Australasian Fire Authorities Council (AFAC), which works with your local fire brigade, to improve fire safety for students throughout Australia.

Our research will help assess safe and affordable housing for students in Australia and assist the local fire brigades in improve their fire safety program and help keep students safe.

To get a better understanding of the situation, we are asking for your participation by completing a short survey that asks general information about housing and fire safety. The responses will be kept completely anonymous. If you have any questions, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Click here for survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=eTKq_2b0sLl6VaRKuLcDiKcQ_3d_3d

Your help in this potentially life-saving endeavour would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

AFAC Research Group

 

 
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