Conference
The 25th ISANA International Education Conference was held in Adelaide, South Australia, from 2 to 5 December 2014 at the Hilton Adelaide Hotel.
Theme
Working with Synergies: Benefiting the diversity of Students
Referencing
Surname, Initial (2014), The paper title, Conference Proceedings of the 25th ISANA International Education Conference, 2-5 December 2014, ISANA International Education Association, page XXX.
| Title: | 25th ISANA International Education Association Conference Proceedings |
| Format: | Web (isana.proceedings.com.au/2014-conference) |
| Publisher: | ISANA International Education Association Inc. |
| Place of Publication: | 228 Liverpool St, Hobart 7000 |
| Editors: | Dr Catherine Gomes, Dr Shanton Chang |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9757180-7-0 Online Resource |
Presentations
Click on the icons to open the abstract, paper, slides or other media, where available. F1 Refereed category papers are fully written and blind peer reviewed papers.
| Title | Format |
| Towards Understanding and Fostering Intercultural Competence within Double-Degree Programs Eika Auschner Abstract | JANZSSA | Slides |
Refereed |
| The Place of Student Accommodation in the Changing Climate of Student Demographic Thina Balakisnan Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Track and Connect: Increasing First-Year Student Engagement, Retention, and Success at the University of Sydney Dr Sophia Barnes, Ms Grace Macalpine Abstract | JANZSSA | Slides |
Refereed |
| Working in Australia – How the Fair Work Ombudsman Can Help Lyn Barnett*, Carey Trundle Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Service Provision for International Students: Trends from the International Student Barometer Kevin Brett Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Spirituality for All Rev Dr Russell Briese Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| A Case Study in Support: A ‘One-Stop-Shop’ for International Students in Victoria Andrea Brookes*, Alex Prentice Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Cross-Cultural Understanding Across Continents to Facilitate the Internationalisation of the Staff and Student Experience Dr Laura-Anne Bull, Tania Willis, Marjorie Savage Abstract |
Non-Refereed |
| Introduction of a Holistic Approach to Access, Inclusion, and Wellbeing at ANU and the Impact of Change Dr Laura-Anne Bull, Tania Willis Abstract |
Non-Refereed |
| Going for Gold: Promoting Student Wellbeing Associate Professor Jane Burns Abstract |
Keynote |
| The Benefits and Challenges of Centralised Mentor Training Laura Chandler Abstract |
Non-Refereed |
| University Facebook Presence: Why So Serious? Cris Clucas*, Simone St Clair Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Indigenous Frameworks and Cultural Values Do Matter: Raising Maori and Pasifika Student Success Marie Cocker Abstract |
Non-Refereed |
| What’s Next? Students’ Expectations of an International Education and Life After Graduation Dave Coulter Abstract | Other |
Non-Refereed |
| Models for the Successful Integration of Social Networking into the Studies of Digital Native Students Michael Cowling Abstract | JANZSSA | Slides |
Refereed |
| Engaging Students: The Ins and Outs of International Student Transition Wilma D’Silva, Pia Larsson Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Co-Curricular Student Engagement and Development Clementine Davies, Karlee Davies*, Leah Pabst Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| A Crash Course in the Praxis of Student Community Development and Using Student Engagement as a Key Retention Strategy Karlee Davies*, Jimi Bursaw Abstract | Slides |
Workshop |
| US College Student Expectations of Studying in Australia or New Zealand Insights from Down Under Karen Davis, Joanna Peters, Annette Riley Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Collaborative, Integrated Frontline Services: Impact and Outcomes of Changed Delivery for Diverse Student Needs Karen Davis, Jan Stewart Abstract | Slides |
Workshop |
| Developing Intercultural Competence: A Key Competence for the 21st Century Professor Darla Deardorff Abstract |
Keynote |
| One Size Does Not Fit All – Developing an Effective Orientation for Mid-Year Entry Students Sandra Egege Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Trends in the Student Accommodation Sector and How It Supports the Student Experience Edwina Ellicott, Melissa Suckley* Abstract | Slides | Website |
Non-Refereed |
| Living in an Exclusive Multinational Society: International Students in Australia and Their Social Networks Catherine Gomes Abstract | JANZSSA | Slides |
Refereed |
| Facilitating Cultural Transitions & Change Dr Christine Hogan Abstract | Other |
Workshop |
| The Pathway from Procrastination to Productivity Brian Johnston Abstract | Slides |
Workshop |
| Victoria’s Investment in Student Experience – Victorian Government Jane Keedle Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Embedding Indigenous Knowledge in the Crowded Space of a Tertiary Institution Teorongonui Josie Keelan Abstract | Slides |
Keynote |
| From Widening Participation to Widening Internationalisation Peter Komsta*, Sebastien Robin Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Breaking Down Barriers- The Newcastle Solution: A Collaboration with NSW Police to Support International Student Engagement Nicole Latham, Inspector Terry Burns, Jamie Daniluck, Shaunak Muzumdar Abstract | Slides |
Workshop |
| UniThrive: Our Process to Develop an Online Resource to Help Students Not Just Survive, But Thrive at Uni Colleen Lewig Abstract | Slides | Other |
Non-Refereed |
| Working Collaboratively with Academic Staff to Assist International Students at Risk Anne Mahlo*, Louise Evershed Abstract | Slides | Other |
Non-Refereed |
| ASIC MoneySmart Rookie “An Online Multi-Focal Resource to Support Tertiary Student to Increase Their Financial Literacy” Stuart Martin Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Volunteers as Champions of Diversity: Similar Experiences; Dissimilar Cultural Background Kath McCulloch, Jeanne Wee, Josie Ferrone* Abstract |
Non-Refereed |
| Preparing International Students for Post-Academic Transition with Particular Attention to Re-Entry to a Diverse Range of Countries Terry McGrath, Sylvia Hooker Abstract | Paper | Slides |
Refereed |
| Encouraging Successful Diversity Engagement and Intercultural Interaction in Campus and Community Environments Terry McGrath, Sylvia Hooker, Lian Hong Brebner* Abstract | Slides |
Workshop |
| eMundus Project: International Collaboration for Virtual Mobility Prof Rory McGreal*, Fabio Nascimbenil Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Mature Age Students: Enhancing Retention through Targeted Support Services Alissa McIntosh*, R. Claire Watts, Sylvia-Irene De Silva Abstract |
Non-Refereed |
| International Students & Mental Health Issues: Context & Response Sean Murray, Jim Elliott Abstract | Slides |
Workshop |
| What’s New in Australian International Education Steve Nerlich Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Non-Academic Pastoral Support Factors Influencing International PhD Students’ Experience in Sport Research at Auckland University of Technology Kylie Ngaamo Abstract |Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Get Started Get Connected Helen Nicholls-Stary, Angie Chang Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Securing Rights and Assistance for International Students as Victims of Crime Michael O’Connell Slides | Other | Other |
Keynote |
| Teaching Meditation to Students for Mental Health and Wellbeing: A Multi-Modal Approach Mark O’Donoghue Abstract | Slides |
Workshop |
| Outsourcing Student Residence Management in Australian Universities Dr Ashvin Parameswaran Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Building a Sense of Belonging and Connectedness: What Extra-Curricular Activities do International Students Really Want? Karma Pearce Abstract | JANZSSA | Slides |
Refereed |
| Enhancing Engagement Through Projects: An Insight into Student Clubs and Projects Grants at QUT Sarah Pearce Abstract |
Non-Refereed |
| Building Bridges – Enhancing Your Cross-Cultural Understanding Andrea Perry Abstract | Slides |
Workshops |
| Research with Reality – Maori and Pasifika Youth Transition Experiences in Education Annette Pitovao, Andrea Thumath Abstract |
Non-Refereed |
| Brief Intervention Models in Counselling Services: Delivering on the ‘Brief to be Brief’ Nadia Rajic Abstract | Slides |
Workskop |
| Students ‘at Risk’ Usha Rao Abstract |
Non-Refereed |
| Learning Hubs: Are They Spaces That Enhance Academic Outcomes for Students from Low Uncertainty Avoidance Cultures? Hedley Reberger Abstract | Paper | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Sweet As: Helping First-Year Students Transition with Peer Education and Resiliency Training Rachel Riedel Abstract |
Workshop |
| Designing a University-Wide Approach for the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Staff and Students Rachel Riedel, Gerard Hoffman Abstract |
Non-Refereed |
| Issues and Challenges in Student Affairs and Services Work: Perspectives from an International Survey Prof Tricia Seifert Abstract | JANZSSA | Slides |
Refereed |
| Managing Critical Incidents Mary Ann Seow, Sylvia Hooker Abstract | Slides | Other |
Workshop |
| Community Safety and International Students’ Understanding of Australian Law Desma Smith Abstract |
Non-Refereed |
| Staying In-Balance: Workshop on Resilience & Wellbeing Dr Sherene Suchy Abstract | Slides |
Workshop |
| Digital Destruction and the Future of International Education in Australia: The Impact of Information Technology on Student Learning and How Australian Providers Can Expand Market Share via Enhancing the Student Experience Keith Suter Abstract | Other |
Non-Refereed |
| Learning from the Diversity of Students: Strengthening Our Community Emma Taylor, Dawn Wade Abstract |
Non-Refereed |
| Is This a Job for the Mental Health Coordinator? Lessons Learnt from 6 Years of Developing a Mental Health Coordinator Role at a University Joanna Tennant Abstract | Slides |
Workshop |
| Getting Started: An Institution-Wide Approach to Orientation Karena Thomas*, Zarlasht Sarwari Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Maximising Intercultural Learning for Australian University Students in an English-Speaking Study Abroad Program in Malaysia Louise Townsin Abstract | JANZSSA | Slides |
Refereed |
| Mental Health Awareness, Responding to Students (MHARTS) Jane Turner Goldsmith Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Mixed Metaphors: Descriptive Representations for Transnational Students Donna Velliaris*, Luis Frenzel Abstract | Paper | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| A Holistic Framework for Recognising Cross-Cultural Student Diversity Donna Velliaris Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Tailoring Graduate Attributes to Meet the Needs of International Students in a Pathway Program Donna Velliaris*, Paul Breen Abstract | Paper | Slides |
Refereed |
| Going Global: Internationalizing the Office for Student Affairs at the University of Minnesota Amelious Whyte Abstract | Slides |
Non-Refereed |
| Media, Mobility and International Student Well-being Joshua Wong Abstract | Paper | Slides |
Refereed |
| Using Mindfulness Techniques to Improve Focus and Concentration for University Students – A Group-Based Approach Ania Zysk, Dr Monika Goretzki Abstract | Paper | Slides |
Non-Refereed |