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Managing International Student Integration and Security Issues – an Australian perspective . Chris Hepperlin Director, Student Support Services Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Australia. The changing face of the future: Even more engaged with the region. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Queensland University of Technology
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Managing International Student Integration and Security Issues – an Australian perspective
Chris HepperlinDirector, Student Support Services
Queensland University of Technology,Brisbane Australia
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The changing face of the future: Even more engaged with the region
Queensland University of Technology
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AUSTRALIA Some Key Facts and Figures
Population of Australia (2013) 22.9 million
Population Growth Rate (2012) 1.6% pa
Average Life Expectancy (2012) 81 years
Land Area 7.7 million sq km (= to China or
USA)
Gross Domestic Product (2011) $1379.4 billion
Contribution of IE to Economy (2011) $16 billion pa
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International EducationKey Facts and Figures
Number of Universities in Australia – Publically funded 37Privately funded 2
No. of students (2010) 1.193
million
Number of international students - Higher Education 230,923Vocational Education and Training (VET) 145,540
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Key Facts and Figures
Major Source Countries -
China 29.0%India 10.5%Korea 5.4%Vietnam 4.4%Malaysia 4.2%Other nationalities 46.5%
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Marginson, S., Nyland, C., Sawir, E., Forbes-Mewett, H. (2010).
International Student Security. Port Melbourne: Cambridge Uni. Press
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History & Development of Australian International Education
Some Political, Economic, Socio-cultural Drivers:
White Australia Policy / Migration Resistance Migration especially post-WWII White Australia Policy (dismantled 60’s & 70’s) Policy of Multi-culturalism officially adopted 1972 Colombo Plan (from 1950’s) Cap on international student places lifted (mid 1990’s) Decreased uni funding; inadequate IE regulation as numbers
increased significantly (mid 1990’s) ESOS 2000 – Inadequate quality controls Close link of IE to immigration / labour market needs
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Source: https://www.aei.gov.au/research/international-student-data/pages/default.aspx Retrieved 14 Feb 2013
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Political, Economic, Socio-cultural Drivers... ctd
Tightening of student visa conditions 2010
Post crisis response (2010 – ):
Serious efforts to achieve a coordinated, strategic & effective policy and regulatory framework for AIE
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Baird Report – Stronger, simpler, smarter ESOS
ESOS Act (2000) and Baird Review: The ESOS legislation was designed to ensure quality of education providers. ESOS (2000) reviewed and improved; ESOS amended in 2010 – all HEI’s required to re-register under stricter quality standards. ESOS works in conjunction with the National Code of Practice for IE providers.
COAG International Students Strategy
State and Federal Governments of Australia developed an International Students Strategy for Australia to create a sustainable future for quality international education in Australia.
Knight Review – Student Visa & Immigration Reforms
The Knight Review recommended, and the Government adopted, a suite of changes designed to make getting student visas easier and Australia a more attractive destination for study and work.
TEQSA & AQSA Independent national regulator of the HE sector set up in 2011. Particular focus on quality, conducts audits, and has legislative powers to act on cases of poor quality (e.g. English standards), including the power to enter institutions and search records, enforce compliance and de-register, close down and prosecute operators. AQSA is a similar regulator for the VET sector.
Australia Awardshttp://www.australiaawards.gov.au Aim to: develop leader with close links to Australia; promote knowledge, education links and ongoing ties between Australia and neighbouring countries through Australia's Government scholarships.
Australia in the Asian Century Paper
http://asiancentury.dpmc.gov.au Sets out ideas on and targets for Australia to make the most of opportunities from being part of the booming Asian region, as well as managing risks.
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Improving Governance at a Local and Institutional Level
Improving the student experience for international students
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Academic standards and quality
• TEQSA – e.g. English Language Standards
• Office of Learning & Teaching Research and Best Practice Benchmarking Projects e.g.– Language & Learning Support, – Academic Integrity
• Institutional initiatives – e.g. Language assessment including PELA
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Supporting Interaction between domestic and international students:
• Community & Institution-level initiativeshttp://www.studybrisbane.com.au/study/default.aspx
• Celebrating International Festivals & Cultural Events
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16.08.2012Ramadan Dinner
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Accommodation• Private Sector
• Not peripheral to the operation of a uni because of link with Student Experience, Success & Satisfaction
• New Models with greater university involvement in Residential Life programming
• Govt support?
• Limited progress
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Safety
• Community & Institutional Initiatives
• Enhance safety by having well-located, safe, affordable accommodation
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Work Experience / Graduate Employment
• Post-completion work opportunities
• Institution initiatives – e.g. WIL; QUT-VQ partnership
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Visa / Immigration
• Knight Report recommendations adopted – less complexand faster visas: e.g. SVP; work rights
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Concluding Remarks (ii)
Lessons learned:
• Governance: Achieve the ‘right’ policy and regulatory settings at a government and institution level
• Pursue practices at a community, ‘market’ and institutional level that are both responsive to and genuinely supportive of international students.
• Avoid short term commercial gains that damage the long-term sustainability of the IE sector.
• Focus on improving quality – of learning and the broad student experience.
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Concluding Remarks (i) Fact: Around one million Australians now
speak some version of the Chinese language
Australian face of the future: Even more engaged with the region
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