Conference
The 31st ISANA International Education Association Conference (ISANA ONAIR) was held as an Online Conference, 3 – 4 December & 8 – 9 December 2020.
Theme
Turning challenges into opportunities
Referencing
Surname, Initial, The paper title, Conference Proceedings of the 31st ISANA International Education Association ‘Online’ Conference, 3-4 & 8-9 December 2020, https://isana.proceedings.com.au/2020-conference-proceedings.
| Title: | 31st ISANA International Education Association ‘Online’ Conference Proceedings |
| Format: | Web (https://isana.org.au/isana-2020-conference-proceedings) |
| Publisher: | ISANA International Education Association Inc. |
| Place of Publication: | 228 Liverpool St, Hobart 7000 |
Organising Committee
- Bronwyn Gilson (ISANA, National President)
- Sharon Cook (ISANA, National Vice President – Planning and Development)
- Samantha Hilbig (ISANA, National Vice President – Professional Development)
- Molly Bonnefin (ISANA, National Treasurer)
- Mary Ann Seow (ISANA, Project Officer)
Presentations
Click on the link to open the abstract, slides or other media, where available.
| Title | Format | Theme |
| We have something to share! How Saudi universities turn the challenges of international students into opportunities: A case study of the Islamic University of Madinah Naif Daifullah Alsulami Abstract |
Snapshot Oral (5 mins) | TBA |
| Be inspired! UKCISA’s International Student Ambassador Scheme Julie Allen Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Responses in different regions |
| Platypuses, black swans and the new (not so) normal Professor James Arvanitakis Abstract |
Keynote | Keynote |
| Sustaining research students support Graeme Baguley Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Student Experience |
| International Student Education Consultation Project: Challenges and good practice in supporting international student’s mental health and wellbeing Vivienne Browne Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Health & Wellbeing |
| Barriers to Internationalisation at Home (IaH): Domestic students’ perspectives in high schools Manaia Chou-Lee Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Student Experience |
| International students and COVID-19 Alison Coelho Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Health & Wellbeing |
| How Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao responded to the challenge of 2020 in the context of immediate and also ongoing student experience expectations. Ross Crosson Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Responses in different regions |
| Creating a Covid Safe Framework for Events in PBSA Caitlin Dauth Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Accommodation |
| Breaking through the limits – WIL ready – work ready at RMIT University Vietnam Ngoc Doan, Eric Asato Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Employment and Employability |
| Consumer protection and the National Code: How ESOS for students aims to empower international students during their student journey in Australia Danielle Hartridge, Molly Bonnefin Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | ESOS |
| International Student Lounge: Connecting and Engaging Students Online Rebecca Hodge, Tanya Trebilcock Abstract |
Snapshot Oral (5 mins) | Connectivity – Communication and information |
| COVID-19 disruption and identity: A reflection and autoethnography of a Beijing based Ph.D. scholar Stephanie Hollings Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Cultural Connections |
| Revealing useful student attributes during the recent COVID-19 pandemic Jacqui Holmes Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Student Experience |
| Peering through the gap: Training international students in mental health peer work Hasanah Hussein, Catherine Gayed Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Health & Wellbeing |
| Approving U18 welfare arrangements for offshore students Lucy Jenkins Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Under 18’s |
| Supporting u18’s in PBSA in 2020 Angela Kolsch Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Under 18’s |
| What career advice can international students now offer me? Reflections, recommendations, and the roads ahead for international students and their trusty ISAs. Peter Komsta Abstract |
Snapshot Oral (5 mins) | Employment and Employability |
| La Trobe Buddy Program, connecting like minded students for cross cultural friendship and community Mandy Kitchener, Simon Jeanes Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Orientation/Online Programs |
| This time next year Rob Lawrence Dirk Mulder Abstract |
Plenary | Plenary |
| Collectively Reimagining Internationalization Betty Leask |
Keynote | Keynote |
| Study Melbourne’s student experience initiatives in the face of the coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic Kathryn Lysons, Chris Lee Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Cultural Connections |
| The pivot to online studies: What about written agreements? Klara Major Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | ESOS |
| Expanding transcultural boundaries: The UniSA regional placement experience Martyn Mills-Bayne Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Employment and Employability |
| The Connect and Learn Series (a collaborative approach) Bibiana Moreno, Sahil Puri Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Community Collaboration |
| TEDx meets a Hackathon. INTERCHANGE: A case-study of a virtual employability and entrepreneurship challenge that built the employability skills of students across 8 universities Natasha Munasinghe, Nuala Myatt-Bocarro, Catherine Reed Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Community Collaboration |
| JCU Together – maintaining connection and support through isolation Louise Myers Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Connectivity/Communication |
| We’re still here for you – how a university pathway provider has evolved orientation events in an online world Adele Penning, Rebecca Chow Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Orientation/Online Programs |
| Multicultural Community Action Network (M-CAN) – nothing for us without us Kanwal Saleem Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Health & Wellbeing |
| Disruptive (or constructive) communication practice with future students, agents during COVID-19 in respect to ESOS’s National Code Standard 1-4: Key findings, opportunities for future Tanveer Shaheed Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Connectivity/Communication |
| Anti Viral – a comic based COVID-19 resource for young people & international students Aditi Sharma Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Health & Wellbeing |
| Queensland’s State-wide Talent Program: Providing an innovative approach to enhancing the employability of global talent Megan Short Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Employment and Employability |
| Launching a new safety project: Start smart to settle well Desma Smith, Olivia Doyle Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Community Collaboration |
| International students’ perceptions of career readiness in vocational education Behnam Soltani Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Employment and Employability |
| ISANA NZ’s response to COVID-19 Caroline Stevenson Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Responses in different regions |
| What do international students want to know about sexual and reproductive health? Maddison Stratten Abstract |
Snapshot Oral (5 mins) | |
| International students connecting with a sexual health and relationships information kit Maddison Stratten Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Health & Wellbeing |
| Inspiring connection: The value of engaging in the context of creating community and connectedness for regional international students Zita Tattersall Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Orientation/Online Programs |
| Applying my Australian education in Nursing to influence my immediate environment Ralph Teodoro Abstract |
Snapshot Oral (5 mins) | |
| Gold Coast Student Hub: Role in Supporting & Connecting Student Community in the times of the Pandemic. Mohit Trivedi Abstract |
Snapshot Oral (5 mins) | Student Experience |
| An Under 18 program with a difference Nicolle Walker Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Under 18’s |
| Building positive homestay experiences Jennifer Walsh Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Accommodation |
| Queensland’s State-wide Student Support Network: Providing Accessible and Tailored Support Programs Aleesha Ware Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Responses in different regions |
| When life gives you lemons, make lemonade: Cultural connections without borders Annette Wheatley Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Cultural Connections |
| eFriends support international students as life goes online Helen Zhang Lakna Gunawardana, Yiru (Penny) Wang Abstract |
Oral (25 mins) | Orientation/Online Programs |
| “The show must go on” Greg Zaharis, Kris De Liseo Abstract |
Snapshot Oral (5 mins) |