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ISANA NZ 2018 Symposium
Hosted by School of Education, Victoria University of Wellington
The international student experience: Connecting research and practice
Date: Thursday, 8 November 2018
Time: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
Venue: Victoria University of Wellington
Rutherford House, 33 Bunny St, Pipitea, Wellington
Keynote speakers
Associate Professor Ly Tran (Deakin University)
(http://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/people/ly-tran)
Dr Stephanie Doyle (Victoria University of Wellington)
(http://www.victoria.ac.nz/education/about/staff/stephanie-doyle)
Time: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
Venue: Victoria University of Wellington
Rutherford House, 33 Bunny St, Pipitea, Wellington
Keynote speakers
Associate Professor Ly Tran (Deakin University)
(http://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/people/ly-tran)
Dr Stephanie Doyle (Victoria University of Wellington)
(http://www.victoria.ac.nz/education/about/staff/stephanie-doyle)
Symposium Programme (updated 17 Oct 2018)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The programme schedule has been updated. Registration fees are $100 for ISANA NZ members, $184 for non-members, and just $50 for students. Please click here to register for the event.
There are travel grants made available by the ISANA NZ Charitable Trust for five student attendees, up to $100 for each student. Applicants are requested to submit in writing the travel costs they request assistance with. Applicants need to be registered for the symposium prior to submission. Submissions are to be emailed to isananz@gmail.com and the deadline is Fri, 19 October 2-18, 5 pm.
There are present discussions with a journal to invite presenters to submit their papers in the form of conference proceedings or similar. More details will be made available at a later date.
There are travel grants made available by the ISANA NZ Charitable Trust for five student attendees, up to $100 for each student. Applicants are requested to submit in writing the travel costs they request assistance with. Applicants need to be registered for the symposium prior to submission. Submissions are to be emailed to isananz@gmail.com and the deadline is Fri, 19 October 2-18, 5 pm.
There are present discussions with a journal to invite presenters to submit their papers in the form of conference proceedings or similar. More details will be made available at a later date.
ISANA NZ 2018 Symposium
This one-day symposium aims to bring together researchers and practitioners working in international education in New Zealand. International education is currently New Zealand’s 4th largest export industry and valued at more than $4 billion. While the financial benefit is important for the country and host institutions, education providers and government stakeholders also have a responsibility towards meeting the needs and interests of international students.
The International Student Wellbeing Strategy was launched by the Ministry of Education in 2017. The strategy promises a high quality and authentic experience for international students that is underpinned by four aspirational outcomes for students: economic wellbeing, quality education, health and wellbeing, and feelings of inclusion. However, there has been limited research across all areas. In addition, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners often work in separate domains, and yet, there is much potential for their experiences to inform each other’s work.
This symposium considers the following questions:
We welcome proposals for 20-minute presentations (with 10 min Q&A) on recent research or practitioner reflections related to international students in New Zealand in all settings: school, PTE, ITP, university and community. ISANA NZ hopes that the symposium will be an opportunity to have quality conversations that will lead to collaborative projects and initiatives.
Abstracts may be on, but not limited to, the following topics in relation to international students:
Submissions are now closed. Please contact Sherrie Lee (leesherrie.nz@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
Symposium co-convenors:
Chris Beard, Victoria University of Wellington
Sherrie Lee, University of Waikato
Organising committee
Chris Beard, Victoria University of Wellington
Sherrie Lee, University of Waikato
Terry McGrath, International Student Ministries of New Zealand
Stephanie Doyle, Victoria University of Wellington
The International Student Wellbeing Strategy was launched by the Ministry of Education in 2017. The strategy promises a high quality and authentic experience for international students that is underpinned by four aspirational outcomes for students: economic wellbeing, quality education, health and wellbeing, and feelings of inclusion. However, there has been limited research across all areas. In addition, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners often work in separate domains, and yet, there is much potential for their experiences to inform each other’s work.
This symposium considers the following questions:
- What does it mean to have a ‘high quality and authentic’ international student experience?
- What are the challenges in creating or facilitating such an experience?
- How can practitioners be supported to identify trends and implement tailored practice that makes a difference in the international student experience?
- How can researchers, practitioners, and government stakeholders work together to fulfil the aspirational goals of international education in New Zealand?
We welcome proposals for 20-minute presentations (with 10 min Q&A) on recent research or practitioner reflections related to international students in New Zealand in all settings: school, PTE, ITP, university and community. ISANA NZ hopes that the symposium will be an opportunity to have quality conversations that will lead to collaborative projects and initiatives.
Abstracts may be on, but not limited to, the following topics in relation to international students:
- Health and wellbeing
- Academic experiences
- Social experiences
- Quality assurance
- Economic wellbeing
- Mental health
- Pastoral care
- Intercultural engagement
- Student support and advisement
- Post or pre-academic transitions
- Career development
- Alumni relations
Submissions are now closed. Please contact Sherrie Lee (leesherrie.nz@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
Symposium co-convenors:
Chris Beard, Victoria University of Wellington
Sherrie Lee, University of Waikato
Organising committee
Chris Beard, Victoria University of Wellington
Sherrie Lee, University of Waikato
Terry McGrath, International Student Ministries of New Zealand
Stephanie Doyle, Victoria University of Wellington
