May 30, 2019
The Journal of International Students publishes scholarly peer-reviewed articles on international students in educational settings.
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Paula Durance
Paula has been working in the field of international education since 1992. Her experience includes teaching, research, curriculum development, managing international student support programs, project management, quality assurance, international education management and policy development.
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Australia Day Honours – where are the IE champions and heroes?
January 26, 2019
Consider people in the international education industry who have changed Australia through their influence on educational, social and political activity.
Keywords: Australia Day, awards, champions heroes,
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Consider people in the international education industry who have changed Australia through their influence on educational, social and political activity.
Keywords: Australia Day, awards, champions heroes,
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Beyond the business of international education: diplomacy and international student experience
October 8, 2018
Saudi students recalled from Canada in 2018 are being relocated. Service provision for these students in new host countries expresses soft diplomacy.
Keywords: Canada, diplomacy, International Students, leadership., Saudi students, student management,
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Saudi students recalled from Canada in 2018 are being relocated. Service provision for these students in new host countries expresses soft diplomacy.
Keywords: Canada, diplomacy, International Students, leadership., Saudi students, student management,
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Embracing diversity at AIEC 2017
October 17, 2017
Embracing diversity involves more than labelling difference. It means opening conversations with key players in the international education project, especially with international students.
Keywords: AIEC, Arfa Noor, Diversity, Fazal Rizvi, Wesa Chau,
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Embracing diversity involves more than labelling difference. It means opening conversations with key players in the international education project, especially with international students.
Keywords: AIEC, Arfa Noor, Diversity, Fazal Rizvi, Wesa Chau,
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Efficiency dividends: at what cost?
August 17, 2017
Using efficiency metrics can put students' benefits at risk. Why would the government deliberately risk the international education sector?
Keywords: Community Engagement, Efficiency Dividend, International Students, Mainstreaming Support, Universities Australia,
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Using efficiency metrics can put students' benefits at risk. Why would the government deliberately risk the international education sector?
Keywords: Community Engagement, Efficiency Dividend, International Students, Mainstreaming Support, Universities Australia,
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Changing the Course
August 2, 2017
...international students were less likely than domestic students to take action after witnessing sexual assault due to fears for their safety...
Keywords: Abby Stapleton, Australian Human Rights Commission, Chair of Universities Australia, Council of International Students, National Union of Students, Professor Margaret Gardner, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment,
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...international students were less likely than domestic students to take action after witnessing sexual assault due to fears for their safety...
Keywords: Abby Stapleton, Australian Human Rights Commission, Chair of Universities Australia, Council of International Students, National Union of Students, Professor Margaret Gardner, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment,
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Impacts of international education on community environments
July 4, 2017
A NZ government review found that no studies identified ‘the impact of international students on the larger community’
Keywords: 7-Eleven, Australian Fair Work Ombudsman, COAG, Employability, New Zealand, TAFE, University of North Carolina,
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A NZ government review found that no studies identified ‘the impact of international students on the larger community’
Keywords: 7-Eleven, Australian Fair Work Ombudsman, COAG, Employability, New Zealand, TAFE, University of North Carolina,
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What happens when something happens? A reflection on professional development
June 15, 2017
We do not allow unqualified nursing or teaching staff to practise professionally. How do we assess the competency of International Education professionals?
Keywords: CRICOS, ESOS National Code, ISANA, Professor Tony Adams,
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We do not allow unqualified nursing or teaching staff to practise professionally. How do we assess the competency of International Education professionals?
Keywords: CRICOS, ESOS National Code, ISANA, Professor Tony Adams,
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Professional development: has anything changed?
October 25, 2016
For some years, programs for staff working in international education have been ad hoc. Practitioners often have little preparation or training.
Keywords: AEI, Australian Qualifications Framework, EAIE, ELICOS, Immigration Department, ISANA, ISANA Annual Conference, NAFSA, New Zealand, Rena Kelly, Tom Whalley, UKCOSA,
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For some years, programs for staff working in international education have been ad hoc. Practitioners often have little preparation or training.
Keywords: AEI, Australian Qualifications Framework, EAIE, ELICOS, Immigration Department, ISANA, ISANA Annual Conference, NAFSA, New Zealand, Rena Kelly, Tom Whalley, UKCOSA,
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Bringing the World to Melbourne
September 14, 2016
How Melbourne has changed through delivering International Education
Keywords: Melbourne, Transnationalism,
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How Melbourne has changed through delivering International Education
Keywords: Melbourne, Transnationalism,
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