...International Student Bursary for ISANA National Conference Attendance Introduction ISANA International Education Association is the representative body for international education professionals in Australia and New Zealand, working in student services, advocacy, teaching, and policy development. Mission Statement ISANA: International Education Association is an association of Australian and New Zealand international education professionals whose members are dedicated to the advancement of international education through: * leadership, promotion and advocacy of best practice standards in the service of international education; * the facilitation of relevant forums, training and information exchange for its membership and the community; and * working in partnership with stakeholder organisations including international students, educational, government, business and community groups Objectives ISANA aims to assist those directly and professionally engaged in the provision of international education services. It does this by: * Providing a means for the exchange of information and networking * Facilitating professional development of members * Building links with associated organisations locally and overseas * Recognising the interests and rights of international students in Australia and New Zealand. International Student Conference Bursary ISANA will offer $1000 for an international student representing each State and Australian Territory...
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...2013 International Student Orientation Positions Available International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is looking for graduate and undergraduate students to help facilitate our Fall 2013 orientation for approximately 1,800 incoming international students. We have paid position openings for one International Student Orientation (ISO) Coordinator and six ISO Leaders. Orientation Coordinator Description: Working under the supervision of the ISSS staff, this person will be responsible for overall preparation and planning of all orientation sessions (+/- 33 sessions) and events (+/- 10 events); provide support and coordinate logistics for immigration check-in sessions; provide assistance to newly arrived international students with the immigration check-in process; assist with ISO communications; serve as the point of contact for Penn units and other outside organizations before and during Orientation; schedule and supervise ISO Leaders; monitor work flow and processes before and during Orientation; track and record associated expenses and manage budget; keep orientation statistics; recruit area businesses to donate prizes for welcome reception; create event flyers, posters and signs; collect all pamphlets and brochures from Penn and non-Penn service providers; participate in and attend all assigned ISO activities; and perform other duties as assigned. Time commitment: Approximately 20 hours/week from mid-June to mid-July, and 20 - 40 hours/week from...
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...Relevant Literature Rawling, M. & Sue, E. Preparedness of Chinese students for American culture and communicating in English. * Focus groups with eight Chinese students studying in America to measure the expectations and perceived realities of their experiences. * Chinese students are unprepared for American culture and language by their classes in China. * When students experience or perceive discrimination as a result of their culture or limited English proficiency, they are less likely to engage with other members of the community. * More engagement and public efforts to address stereotyping and decrease discrimination. * Suggestion: addressing popular culture portrayals of Asians and Asian Americans * “Students may feel uncertain about how to respond to or conduct themselves in various situations, causing them to feel inadequate, misunderstood, and dejected” (Rawling & Sue, p. 31). * Suggestion: Mentorship or “buddy” program – pairing American students with Chinese students to give them a resource in navigating cultural situations. * International students feel more homesick, but students that interact with others at their host institution feel less homesick. * Zhang & Xu (2007) reported that Chinese students were not accustomed to receiving syllabi for courses and did not utilize them to gain important course information. * Suggestion: Stress importance of reading syllabi and asking questions, possibly...
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...Diversity Statement As an international student, I always want to contribute to the diversity of the student body. While attending as an undergraduate student at St. Cloud State University (SCSU) from 2011 to 2015, I joined a lot of clubs and organizations and contributed my best efforts to SCSU student body. From my freshman year to senior year, I was an active member of the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA). Especially, I was a Treasurer during my sophomore year and the President of during my junior year. Other members and I collaborated as a team to create successful Vietnamese cultural nights every year and to organize many other events for international students. In addition, I was a senator at Senate Finance Committee (SFC) for over a year. At SFC, senators met every Friday to evaluate funds request forms of organizations on campus following the committee’s policies. Our organizations gave funds to more than 100 clubs and organizations throughout the year. Moreover, I was also the Ambassador of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS), an international organization for top 10% business student, during my senior year. I promoted BGS to prospective member in particular during the spring induction process. I also promoted events identified by the chapter offices to encourage BGS members. If I have a chance to join the University of Minnesota, I would contribute my best effort to the student body. I would take as many leadership roles as possible and make the University of Minnesota a...
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...Contributing to the Holistic Development of FEU Students This research digest is an informative tool of the University Counseling and Career Office with its major goal, to analyze and contribute novel ideas, towards the growing field of guidance and counseling. The main objective of which is to intensify the holistic welfare of the FEU students. Furthermore, this digest features the scholarly work of the adept and experienced team of the UCCO focusing on the counselor-based programs and action plans. With this, the team is delighted to share with you this annual digest as a response to the emerging needs and for the sustenance of the value of excellence of the Institution. POINTS OF INTEREST Page 2 UCCO’s SWOT Analysis, Nature of Counseling and Special Cases: Basis for a Comprehensive FEU-UCCO Guidance Program A Five Year Cross-Sectional Survey of FEU Institutional Exit Interviews An Evaluation on the Needs Assessment as Basis for Revision of ACE Modules College Adjustment Level of F r e s hm e n I nt e r na t i o na l Students Profile of FEU Students under the Selective Retention Policy Learning Style Profile of Freshmen Students of FEUMakati Psychological and Adjustment Problems Among Freshmen Architecture Students Results of the Module Evaluation on Leadership and Self-Empowerment Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Warmest regards, Dr. Sheila Marie G. Hocson, UCCO Director UCCO provides an opportunity for students to understand themselves better, identify...
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...graduate program MGT 605 – Organizational Management and Leadership January 19, 2014 Improving standard of English Learning Program (ELP) in graduate program The United States ‘s multiculturalism continues to grow fast, a second language is poficiency will provide individuals with increased opportunities for personal and professional . At National University offer courses in English Language Programs. We are one of the leading centers in California for English language programs . The National University Language Institute serves the needs of a wide range of local and international students and promotes collaboration for education and community outreach in languages and cultures. Students for whom English is not their first language face special challenges at any American university, and these difficulties can be magnified by National's accelerated schedule. Though all international students are required to meet a certain standard of English proficiency, Every month will have international student apply to ELP program of National University. The international student will take the Placement Exam at a designated National University location. The placement exam is timed and covers four components: Listening, Grammar, Writing, Reading. It have 30 minutes for each section. Total Points possible are 70. Results are provided within 48 hours of exam completion. After that they will arrange the class for each student depend on the placement exam scores. Each level can be...
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...reaching, teaching and practicing the suggestions outlined in this strategic plan for a higher quality of living, while ensuring a healthier environment today with greater possibilities for the next generation. Promote the use of alternative forms of transportation for students and faculty: • Ride sharing/carpooling • Taking the bus • Bicycling • Walking Impact: Through the student services department, the Associated Students at Wide River City College (ASWRCC) make it possible for full time students to ride the bus for free with a “Go Pass”. Using alternative methods of transportation supports reduction of greenhouse emissions, which are mostly a mix of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases. Reducing these emissions will be contributing to better air quality, helping to make our neighborhoods a healthier place to live, work, and play; with less traffic congestion, recovering air quality, and less financial stress for both students and faculty. Promote and establish efficient ways of energy saving control methods for use on the college campuses: • When natural sunlight can be used instead of artificial lighting, open the shades and/or windows. • Instruct students, faculty, and staff to turn off lights when not in use. • Keep a maintenance log for servicing and changing the air filters of heating and...
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...for Exchange is modified to recognize Business Students who embody the A.C.E attributes of our School’s Values : Analytical (Rigorous and critical thinking), Caring (Having a heart for those around them, and for global, social causes) and Enterprising (Embrace the spirit of leadership, entrepreneurship, creativity and boldness to step up, and step out) * Encourage holistic development of BBA students beyond academics * Improve the evaluation parameters in the allocation of SEP places to students * Increase transparency in the SEP selection system Operational Objectives * Reduce weightage of the Cumulative Average Point in SEP admissions/allocations * Include co-curricular parameters into the overall consideration for SEP admissions/allocations * Ensure a transparent, meritocratic system of selection/allocation of SEP places to students who demonstrate the values of the School (ACE) Grading Structure Parameter | Max number of points/Weightage (%) | Remarks | Cumulative Average Point (CAP) | 70 | CAP to be re-weighted to 70% (Out of a possible maximum of 70 points, down to 2 decimal places) | Co-curricular Activity (CCA) Involvement | Up to 10 | Applicants will be awarded up to 5 points for each CCA involvement. A maximum of 10 points (2 CCAs) can be counted.Can be NUS based and/or non-NUS based.Important note:This will be mutually exclusive to the “Caring for Community” section, so students who are in a CCA centered on volunteerism will...
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...Zeiss As an international student in CPCC, I just want to express my sincere appreciation to you for being a strong leadership. CPCC is a great school where I can receive quality academic instruction in a good environment. Thank you for your supporting that I can learn education system based on the development technologies and professional skills. However, there are some problems that may exist at CPCC and I am not satisfied with them at all. The first thing is that I have a parking problem at school and it happens to me many times. The parking lot is so terrible, sometimes I try to get to school early but it takes me 20 minutes to find a spot and I’ve had to miss class. I have to circle the parking lot over and over and people get so irritated. I see two people waiting for the same parking spot and nobody is willing to budge . Finally, I have to park far away from my campus and walk to school. That is really bad, isn’t it? I think it is necessary to find the best solution to this problem. The second issue is the textbooks cost high so students can not afford to buy the book. I wonder that why they cost a lot since I already pay extremely high tuition rates. Apparently, textbooks cost more than 200 dollars on each semester. Some people may be unable to attend class because of the costs too high. They spend more hours working to cover the cost, therefore they might get bad grades on the exams. As a student at CPCC, I think books should be provided to students before school...
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...(IQuAME) by CHED and to propose some governance and management schemes. Specifically, this study sought answers to the following questions: 1. What are the profiles of PUP and MAAP in terms of: 1.1 Vision, 1.2 Mission, and 1.3 Philosophy/Goals? 2. How prepared are the two (2) Higher Educational Institutions on the IQuAME program of CHED in the following areas: 2.1 Governance 2.2 Quality of Teaching and Research 2.3 Support for Students 2.4 Relations with the Community 2.5 Management of Resources 3. What are the problems encountered in the implementation of the performance measures of IQuAME? 4. What are the governance and management schemes that may be adopted to assist the school administrators to the field of public administration? Research Methodology The study utilized the descriptive method of research. The respondents of the study are the Administrators (VPs, Directors, University Deans, Program Heads/Chairs, managerial and supervisory employees), faculty members, and the students of PUP and MAAP. The instruments used were a self-made questionnaire using IQuAME instrument complemented with interviews from the respondents. Questionnaires were distributed to respondents after the...
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...Student Handbook 2015/2016 www.praguecollege.cz Table of Contents Introduction Message from the Director Mission, Vision and Values Why study at Prague College Admissions A short guide to Prague College qualifications English for Higher Education Foundation Diploma in Business Foundation Diploma in Computing Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Professional Diplomas in Business Professional Diplomas in Computing Higher National Diploma BA (Hons) International Business Management BA (Hons) International Business Management (Flexible Study Programme) BA (Hons) Business Finance & Accounting BA (Hons) Graphic Design BA (Hons) Fine Art Exp. Media BSc (Hons) Computing BA (Hons) Communications & Media Studies MSc International Management MSc Computing Accreditation & Validation UK/Pearson Credit system Transfer of credits Student support Accommodation Study Advising and Support Financial support Visas for foreign students Scholarships Benefits for students Study abroad Internships Assistance in employment Counselling Centre Student Resources Computer labs Online Learning Centre (Moodle) Prague College email Physical library Digital Library ISIFA Images Textbooks and class materials Graphic Design/Interactive Media/Fine Art materials and costs Personal computers Message boards and digital signs Newsletters Open lectures, seminars and events Student ID cards Centre for Research and Interdisciplinary Studies (CRIS) Prague...
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...Relationship Between Businesses and The Local, National and Global Market Environments. CONTENTS LIST PAGE Introduction 3 Literature Review 4 Overview: Critical Review 6 Methodology 7 Investigations/Findings 8-19 Conclusions 20 Recommendations 21 Bibliography/References 22 Appendices 24 1.1 INTRODUCTION This report is a qualitative analytical assessment (Easterby-Smith et al 1991) by the author on behalf of Charles Hunt Investments concerning two contrasting organisational types. The first entity is Waltham Forest College, which is an expanding UK public sector college. The other company is Costa Coffee – a successful UK based and international coffee chain which provides high quality food and beverages service to UK and overseas clients. The aim of this report is to investigate and qualify how Charles Hunt Investments can raise financial resources from (for) clients such as the above mentioned and examine ways, on a long term basis how to secure the best dividends (tangible and intangible benefits) for its stakeholders (Kotler, 1997). A further aim of this qualitative study is to identify areas (strategic business practices) of the two organisations which can be made more promising (profitable) – in light of today’s global marketplace imperatives (Carnall, 1999). The overall objectives of the report are:- * Author (new Business Analyst) to highlight processes of the...
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...In fact, it helps us to know and enhance our competitive edges and improve the weaknesses to take advantage of the opportunities. Then use strategies to protect and defend us against threats. I believe any college student who does this analysis before graduating will have a better idea about themselves and the external environment. In other words, where they are standing and how to perform at their best capacity. I got to evaluate myself and was amazed at what I am naturally good at and can easily do that I have never noticed. I love hands-on experience and work exceptional well in a team setting. To fulfill an assignment about the SWOT analysis for Salty Nut, I actually went to the restaurant in 5-points and interviewed the manager. It was not required to do so, but I cannot stress enough on the difference in my knowledge between observation and Googling from the real interviewing experiment. I was able to collect many insights from the employer’s point of view i.e. the strengths and weaknesses, the threats he faced from competitors, and the most amazing thing was a new connection I gained with the manager. He introduced to me many opportunities to hold events with special discounts for students after knowing I was the event coordinator of the International Student Association. Who knew a serious assignment...
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...return. People migrate around the world due to a multitude of reasons. Some adjust while others are lost in cultural shock and discrimination; many others form and join ethnic groups in an attempt to assimilate, while others resort to crime. These rapid changes direct American society in a new cultural direction. This research paper will attempt to define and explore the term culture shock, identify different stages in the process, share first-hand experiences and provide some personal remedies for dealing with culture shock as it relates to International travel. Modern technology allows an increasing amount of people to travel easily and quickly more often. Though man has always been mobile and has throughout history interacted with other units, tribes, nations and peoples, never before has the position of the individual been so favorable. Traveling and living abroad is more the standard than an exception among young students nowadays. With the flow of people also flow new ideas, concepts, ideologies and views. Through school and educational background, the media and arts, new views are continually being introduced to the public. However, only through traveling and living abroad can one get the actual experience of the things that we hear about in the classroom or on television. The term ‘culture shock’ was originally created by the anthropologist Oberg to describe the effects that living in a different country or culture can have. Oberg assumed that...
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...Student Mobility & the International Table of Content 1. Introduction……………………………………………………..…………….……….3 2. History and Development……………………………………………………...…...…4 2.1 The First Stage …………………………………………………..….…………….…..4 2.2 The Second Stage……………………………………………….…………….….........5 2.3 The Third Stage…………………………………………….………………….….…...5 2.4 The Fourth Stage………………………………………………………………………5 3. Signing of the Bologna Declaration……………………….………………………….6 3.1 Bologna Reform……………………………………………………………………….7 3.2 Credit Point System………………………………………………………...…………7 4. Statistics……..…………………………………………………………………………9 5. Funding…………………………………………………………………………...…..10 6. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………11 7. Literature and Sources………………………………………………………………13 1. Introduction The Bologna process has made positive contributions to the higher education system in Europe by enabling better quality in education, opportunities for mobility, and by challenging national borders[1]. Teichler, the author of International Student Mobility in Europe in the Context of the Bologna Process, states in his article that ministers in various European countries have adopted similar study programs in hopes of increasing the attractiveness for students from other parts of the world to study in Europe and to promote intra-European mobility[2]. These study programs would offer the student...
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