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Terry McGrath and Andrew Butcher

Abstract: A research evaluation of Campus-Community Linkages (CCL) that assist the process of community involvement in the pastoral care of international students, with particular reference to Palmerston North, Wellington and Christchurch. An action research project commissioned by the Ministry of Education and building on previous work undertaken by the authors.

CCL were first identified at each particular site. Consideration was then given as to how they were established. Their efficacy, applicability, and universality was attempted to be measured via a range of methods. Finally, the research asked whether there were unique issues for these particular sites and, if so, how did they inform a localised response to a national export education strategy? Effects of CCL on students in each site was examined by use of focus groups of international students some of whom were essentially control groups. The views of a range of Pastoral care professionals were surveyed to gain a perspective of those working for the welfare of international students.

Keywords: pastoral care, student support, CCL, interntational students

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