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Cassandra Colvin , Fozzil Jaffar, Peter iMtchell, Nicholas Tan, Vanessa Trovato

Abstract: Edith owan University ’s International student support team was recently awarded a Carrick Award for Australian University Teaching for its program “ECU ’s International student orientation: model of collaboration, inclusiveness and student-iinformed planning ”.

The award was announced 4 October by the Federal Minister or education, science and Training, The Hon. Julie Bishop and the University will receive a $225000 grant. The program was recognised in the category ‘First Year Experience ’ and the application as equired to address four categories:

Criteria : distinctiveness, coherence and clarity of purpose
Criteria : influence on student learning and student engagement
Criteria : deadth of impact
Criteria : concern for unity and diversity.

Key words: Award, student learning, first year university experience, diversity

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