ISANA 2011 Conference Proceedings

Conference

The 22nd ISANA International Education Conference was held in Hobart, Tasmania, from 29 November to 2 December 2011 at The Wrest Point Conference Centre.

Theme

Innovations in working with diverse students

Referencing

Surname, Initial (2011), The paper title, Conference Proceedings of the 22nd ISANA International Education Conference, 29 November – 2 December 2011, ISANA International Education Association, page XXX.

Title: 22nd ISANA International Education Association Conference Proceedings
Format: Web (isana.org.au/isana-2011-conference-proceedings)
Publisher: ISANA International Education Association Inc.
Place of Publication: 228 Liverpool St, Hobart 7000
Editor: Dr Katie Richardson and Dr Shanton Chang
ISBN: 978-0-9757180-7-0 Online Resource

 

Presentations

Click on the link to open the abstract, paper, slides or other media, where available. Refereed category papers are fully written and blind peer reviewed papers.

Title Format
Supporting and Engaging International Students via Facebook, Student Blogs, and Student Ambassadors
Was Amir
AbstractSlides
Non Refereed
Filling in Sink Holes Down Under: A Strategy to Support Our More Vulnerable International Students
Chris Beard
AbstractSlides
F1 Refereed
Engaging International Students Through Peer Facilitated English Language Discussion Groups: UniSA’s Global Experience Program Approach
Skye Bennett
Abstract
Non Refereed
‘Quiz Time!’: Engaging and Interacting with International Students at Orientation
Kate Borrett, Helen Stapleton
Abstract
Workshop
Facebook and the International Office: Should We or Shouldn’t We?
Dr. Shanton Chang
AbstractSlides
Workshop
Kiwi Friends? The Expectations and Experiences of International Students at a Secondary School in Auckland, New Zealand, of Social Relationships with Local Domestic Students and of ‘Buddies’ or ‘Peer Pairing’
Tracey Evans
AbstractPaper
Non Refereed
Wazzup? The Impact of Trying to Communicate Effectively with US Study Abroad Students in NZ
Jane Gunn-Lewis*, Chandra Leenheer
AbstractPaper
Non Refereed
Structuring International Student Support to Maximize Student Experience
Danielle Hartridge, Cassandra Colvin
Slides
Non Refereed
Principles of Good Practice for Enhancing the International Experience Outside the Classroom
Danielle Hartridge, Felicity Fallon
AbstractSlides
Non Refereed
Involvement in Extra-Curricular Activities Facilitated by Former Students Encourages Intercultural Communication, Sustains Student Engagement, and Promotes Positive Academic Outcomes
Felix Lanceley, Pranit Anand
AbstractPaperSlides
Non Refereed
The International Student Experience Survey: Where to From Here?
Christopher Lawson
AbstractSlides
Non Refereed
Experiences and Expectations of Community Engagement of Post-Grad International Students and Their Families in Palmerston North, New Zealand
Rashmi Kant, Terry McGrath*
AbstractPaperSlides
Non Refereed
Social Networks and Employment in Study-Work Transitions for Asia-Born New Zealand Trained Business Graduates
Terry McGrath
PaperSlides
F1 Refereed
Supporting Students Transition Through Social Media
Catherine Meredith*, Carolyn Woodley
AbstractPaperSlides
Non Refereed
The Use of Technology in the Area of Accommodation for International Students
Jennifer Petrie
AbstractSlides
Non Refereed
The Future of International Admissions
Jonathan Pratt
Slides
Non Refereed
Impressions of China
Mary Ann Seow
Abstract
Non Refereed
A Year of Upheaval: A View from the UK on Effective Engagement with Students About the Impact of Major Government Policy Changes in Student Funding and Immigration
James Tibbert
AbstractSlides
Non Refereed
Responding to Mental Health Issues for International Students
Sean Murray
AbstractSlides
Workshop
Managing Effective Workplace Relationships in an International Office Context
Sharon Smith
AbstractSlides
Workshop
Towards a Critical Pedagogy of Digital and Social Media Literacy
Dr Dean Chan
Abstract
Non Refereed
Synchronous and Asynchronous Data Collection from Students Abroad
Betsy Arrington-Tsao*, Dr Billy O’Steen*
AbstractSlides
Workshop
New Ways of Engaging International Students
Mike Matsuno
AbstractSlides
Non Refereed
“We’re Moving with the Times” … Unpacking University Responses to Students’ Use of New Technologies
Associate Professor Gregor Kennedy
Abstract
Non Refereed
Exploring Students’ Perspective on Online Social Networking (OSN) Use in Higher Education
Suraya Hamid*, Sherah Kurnia, Jenny Waycott, Shanton ChangC
AbstractPaper
F1 Refereed
International Education, Student Migration and Government Policy: A Comparative Study of Australia and New Zealand
Beibei Chiou
Abstract
F1 Refereed
A Training Program to Enhance Written Communication Skills of International Students
Dr Elena Verezub* Hua Wang*
AbstractPaper
F1 Refereed
Engaging International Students Through New Media
Karen Poh
Abstract
Non Refereed
Government Panel Patrick Willix, Tracy Harris
Patrick Willix, Tracy Harris
Slides
Non Refereed
A Novel, Multifaceted Approach to Improving the Health of International Students in Victoria by Raising Awareness of Certain Infectious Disease Risks
Amanda Brass*, Katherine Gibney*, Karin Leder
AbstractSlides
Non Refereed
The Implementation of Social Networking as a Tool for Improving Student Participation in the Classroom
Dr Michael Cowling*, Jeremy Novak*
AbstractPaperSlides
F1 Refereed
Overseas Students Ombudsman
Ms. Alison Larkins
Paper
Non Refereed