Mrs Usha Rao1, Mr Jason Cormick 1La Trobe Melbourne, La Trobe University, Australia This paper addresses the theme of connectivity, through describing the process of setting up and running peer mentor programs which utilise student-led strategies. The purpose of the...
- July 19, 2019
Chair: Helen Forbes Mewett Panel: Assoc.Prof. Catherine Gomes (RMIT), Dr Ashleigh Humphries (Monash University), Sam Miles (Monash University) Poor mental health can affect students’ confidence, motivation and concentration, and ultimately their ability to succeed in their education. Studies indicate that...
- July 11, 2019
Mr Chris Beard1 1Executive Officer, ISANA NZ , Wellington, New Zealand In New Zealand international education has burst onto the scene as the new kid on the export block and added a new dimension to New Zealand society. At the...
- July 10, 2019
Dr Andrea Vaughans1 1American University of Antigua, Coolidge, Antigua , The Education Enhancement Department at the American University of Antigua (AUA), College of Medicine, has endeavored to support at-risk students in successfully completing the Basic Science component of medical education....
- July 10, 2019
Mr Jacky Zhang 1Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Australia Australian universities have experienced a rapid growth in international student numbers since the late 1990s and there are currently more than 300,000 international students enrolled in Australian universities. Education to international students...
- July 10, 2019
John Wellard1 1Universities Australia, Deakin, Australia Anecdotal reports suggest that the information international students receive before they leave their home country is, at times, not sufficient to prepare them for life in Australia. Reports of international student isolation and difficulties...
- July 10, 2019
Mr Terry Mcgrath 1ISANA NZ, Palmerston North, New Zealand In desiring sustainability in in-flow of international students, remember: Sustainable International Student Recruitment is enhanced by a Reputation for quality education in a safe and cost efficient context. International Students are...
- July 10, 2019
Kathryn Lysons1, Chris Lee1 1Study Melbourne Student Centre, Victorian Government, Melbourne, Australia International students are now 1 in 8 of Victoria’s youth population. This session will focus on how the Victorian Government’s work is evolving to focus on student empowerment...
- July 10, 2019
Chair: James Borman, Study Melbourne, Victorian Government, Australia Panel: Iain Finlayson – Development Manager, Melbourne Writers Festival George Halkias – Special Projects, City in the Community Gina Chinnery – National Vocational Services Manager, Orygen This panel session will showcase some...
- July 10, 2019
Alison Coelho1 1Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health, Richmond, Australia Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is health insurance for international students. It is a visa requirement for overseas students to have OSHC for the duration of their student visa. The...
- July 10, 2019