International Education Intern

The Centre for International Program at the University of Guelph is accepting applications for an International Education Intern.

Details of the position can be found on the University of Guelph website

This internship was designed for a recent university graduate who is interested in pursuing a career in international education, and will provide training and mentoring in International Education.

Please share this posting with individuals who may be interested, and any IE networks to which you belong.

Journal of International Students

These are some interesting articles from the Journal of International Students printed at Arkansas State University. 

Kavishkumar Bhekharee (Mauritius) - Civil Engineering

Hello, my name is Kavishkumar Bhekharee, I’m 20 years old. I’m from Goodlands village in Mauritius Island. I went to Mapou State Secondary School and I’m currently enrolled in the Civil Engineering Technology programat Algonquin College in Ottawa. I’m actually doing my second semester.

First and foremost, I chose to do the Civil Engineering program because it is basically one of the best programs we may find in colleges. Civil Engineering Technologists are also in great demand all across Canada. And, I chose Algonquin College because it is a highly recognised college as well as one of the best colleges in Ottawa. Algonquin College is found in the capital city of Canada which is a very huge advantage for international students because there are many facilities and we get everything.

So far, my studies are going on pretty well. I adore Ottawa very much because it is a small city and the people here are very nice. Also, the winter in Ottawa is pretty cool…. Anyway, I started loving the winter in Canada.

I would highly recommend people to come study at Algonquin College. 

With departmental approval, Kavish will complete two optional paid full-time co-op work terms during the Spring/Summer months. Co-op education involves alternating periods of academic studies with paid work experience in the appropriate field. 

Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE)

Students at the Algonquin College Civil Engineering program focus on advanced topics including project administration, civil estimating, design of steel structures, and highway and environmental engineering. In addition, students broaden their skills in other civil engineering sub-disciplines, such as statics, structural analysis, hydraulics, GIS, water and waste water technology and geotechnical materials. This porgram is offered at the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) where other programs such as the Applied Bachelor of Building Science, Bachelor of Applied Arts - Interior Design, Architectural Technology, Electrical Engineering and the postgraduate certificate in Green Architecture are offered. 

Collection of World Graffiti Images

Tel Aviv - Israel

Tripoli - Libya

Recife - Brazil

Florianopolis - Brazil 

Cairo - Egypt

Buenos Aires - Argentina

Sao Paulo - Brazil 

Bethlehem (Israel - Palestine checkpoint)

Tel Aviv - Israel 

Lucas Capalbo (Brasil) - Algonquin College - Gestão de Eventos

Eu escolhi Algonquin College em Ottawa para estudar Gestão de Eventos porque senti confiança nas informações que recebi sobre o College. Não houve nenhum email que mandei para eles fazendo perguntas que não me foi respondido (ao contrário de outros colleges e universidades). Fiz diversas pesquisas sobre escolas, preços e cursos, ao final, decidi vir para cá pois AC correspondia todas as minhas exigências. Muitos me perguntam "Por que Ottawa e não Toronto ou Vancouver?" Na minha opinião e que essas cidades já estão "manjadas", cheias de estrangeiros e creio que a verdadeira cultura canadense se perdeu um pouco. Ottawa e um pouco menor do que as duas cidades, mas ainda e a capital do pais, ou seja, grandes decisões são tomadas aqui, gerando varias oportunidades e chamando a atenção do resto do Canada. Sem falar que a cultura canadense e mais viva por essas bandas!

Meu primeiro mês no College for extraordinário! Tantas oportunidades são oferecidas que fica até difícil de escolher o que participar. Os canadenses tem um cuidado e dedicação tão grande com o seu sucesso que fazem de tudo para fazer com que você tenha a melhor experiência universitária possível. Para vocês terem idéia da forca dos alunos por aqui, a Associação de estudantes (que e independente do College e dirigido pelos alunos) construiu um prédio de milhões de dólares para nós o utilizarmos para diversos fins.

Como somos estrangeiros, as vezes nos sentimos mais acuados de erguermos nossa voz em certas coisas, mas como o ditado já diz "não deixe o medo impedir que você vença". Quando algumas oportunidades me apareceram, confesso que meu coração bateu mais forte, minhas mãos tremeram, minha mente foi a mil perguntando a mim mesmo "mas e se eles não me entenderem? mas e se eu não entende-los? mas... mas...) Eu deixei os "mas" para trás e corri atrás dos meus objetivos! 

Em praticamente dois meses que estou aqui já consegui grandes conquistas. Fui tão bem recebido e aceito pelos meus colegas que fui até eleito o representante de classe, consegui um trabalho no campus, ajudo a Associação de estudantes a promover eventos e descobrir a necessidade dos universitários, voluntariei em diversos projetos, criei um clube de estudantes latino americanos , até já me fantasiei de mascote para animar a torcida nos jogos da atlética (que por sinal é muito boa) e um monte de coisa que já tenho em vista, mas que ainda não se concretizaram. Que saber? Mandei bem em ter vindo para cá!!!

Manager, International Student Integration at George Brown College (Toronto)

Title: Manager, International Student Integration

Division: International & Immigrant Education

Category: Administrative Staff

Type: One-year contract

Incumbent: Vacant

Salary: $58,332 – $72,915

Band: 9

Campus: St. James

Effective Date:  ASAP

Duties:

This position is responsible for providing leadership to the positive integration of international students from across the College to college life. Working independently under the general direction of the Director, International Admissions & Student Services the role is accountable for the creation and implementation of innovative programs and services that ensure a welcoming and supportive environment for the College’s international students, and which result in enhanced international student satisfaction and retention. The position is responsible for establishing and meeting targeted increases in international student satisfaction, and for identifying and implementing best practices in international student services, to enhance and maintain the College’s overall position relative to similar organizations.

• Leads the design, development and implementation of a range of programs and services for international students College-wide.
• Manages the provision of information, advice and guidance regarding immigration requirements, documents and available services outside the College; and information and advice regarding health care services, insurance and accommodation services, ensures that such programs and services are designed to balance the effective representation of international student interests with the interests and policies of the College; develops and implements communication plans regarding requirements and services.
• Based on data and Ministry survey information across colleges, establishes benchmarks and is accountable for meeting annual targeted increases in international student survey results; evaluates the effectiveness and design of existing programs and services in comparison with other colleges; researches and implements best practices in improving the international student experience and retention of international students.
• Provides expert advice to International & Immigrant Education divisional management to ensure the effective development and execution of international strategy and business planning; provides expert advice to academic divisions to enhance international student success and retention.
• Works in partnership with academic divisions to resolve student issues and deepen their understanding of the international student perspective; works to achieve the timely resolution of serious, complex and confidential international student issues, such as immigration, mental and physical health, legal and financial matters; works to ensure international students understand the College’s academic requirements and policies.
• Maintains a high level of part-time staff performance through effective recruiting, selecting, training, developing, mentoring, evaluating and managing performance.
• Represents the College on external committees, as required, ensuring the College’s interests are represented.
• Supports and promotes interaction between international students and Canadian students by liaising with Student Association and Student Clubs.
• Oversees international student emergency fund.

Qualifications:

Three year diploma/degree in International Relations, Business Administration or related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent combination of education and experience.

At least 3 years experience in the development and implementation of student programs and services, including 2 years experience in a related education service setting; 1-2 years overseas work and/or study experience would be an asset.

Experience in survey administration, execution and interpretation of survey data is preferred.

Superior interpersonal, oral and written communication and presentation skills and cross-cultural sensitivity; a second language would be an asset.

Experience leading collaborative projects and cross-functional teams; experience working across a broad range of student groups, with student services and with relevant academic stakeholders preferred.

Ability to manage stressful and complex time-sensitive situations with a high degree of diplomacy and discretion.

Strong client service leadership and conflict resolution skills.

Experience in designing/delivering workshops and managing large events preferred.

Computer skills, including the use of databases, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, social media.

The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews.

For more information go to : http://www.georgebrown.ca/employment 

Federico Saretzki - Event Management

Federico Saretzki has been placed in the Dean's list and will be graduating with honours from Algonquin College's postgraduate certificate in Event Management.

Federico is a Colombian philosopher from Universidad de los Andes and a recognized DJ. He has knowledge in design, planning, management and execution of artistic production models.

He took the time to answer the following questions about his experience at Algonquin in Ottawa.


1. What influenced your decision to take the Event Management with Algonquin's School of Hospitality and Tourism ?
I have been working in events for more than 12 years and needed to move forward, a step ahead in my career and learn the managerial skills that I was missing in order to pursue my personal and professional projects.

2. Why did you choose Ottawa and Algonquin College?
Ottawa is a safe, nice and manageable city. Algonquin College offers one of the best courses in the world of event management; Canada is a great country that offers opportunities for international students.

3. What has worked for you throughout this time?
Networking and getting contacts in the field and industry, having the opportunity to work on site in different events and showing my talents and expertise in my coop positions and volunteering. Pursuing in my talents and strengths and having enough time to re-invent myself, do a lot of things that you miss when you are not a student.

4. Why should other Colombian/Latin students come to Ottawa and Algonquin?
Living abroad is the best learning experience. Algonquin is a great college with hands on experience, international view and moreover, also an institution that makes the student follows their path, learn in a friendly environment in order to follow their own dreams. Having the opportunity to study again in a multicultural environment is the biggest challenge ever, but this challenge makes you a better citizen of the world.

5. Any other positive anecdotes you would like to share
Having the chance of relearning, re-inventing and re-interpreting my life, learning different views on how to do events, and moreover, developing my talents and strengths with a multicultural group.  Having the chance to volunteer in events, fundraise among others are part of this success.

Thank you Federico and congratulations! 

Coordinator, International Student Services & Programs at U of T

Requisition ID

: 1200361

Faculty / Division

: University of Toronto Scarborough 

Department

: UTSC: Student Life 

Campus

: Scarborough   

Description

: 

Student Affairs and Services embraces an integrated approach linking recruitment strategies to retention programming informed by research data on student satisfaction and academic success within a student development model. In this context, the Coordinator will play an important role in building upon our student success, which is philosophically learner-centered and service-oriented.

Working under the general supervision of the Director, Student Life, the International Students Services & Programs Coordinator will enhance the quality of student life on campus by primarily supporting International Student Development through the delivery of advising services and a variety of programs. In addition, the incumbent will have a special responsibility for overseeing and coordinating all aspects and special projects, programs, and services of the International Student Centre at UTSC; which may include advising and referrals; the student refugee sponsorship programme through World University Service Canada (WUSC); the promotion of student exchange programs & other international studies/work opportunities to students at UTSC;  and Student volunteer and staff coordination; UTSC department Liaison and partnership development; and Income tax clinics.

Work will be informed by relevant national and international student research literature and UTSC campus student satisfaction research including the regular use of focus groups. The incumbent will work closely with International Student Centre Team, including Coordinator, International Students & Study Abroad and Program Assistant. It is expected that the position will involve cross-training, collaboration and joint effort within the ISC to maximize the resources and services to support student success.  The incumbent will also oversee the work of the Program Assistant , ISC  @ UTSC. The Coordinator will further assist the Director,  Student Life in building a learning community increasingly supportive of student success in all its facets - intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically and in various dimensions of civic engagement.

This position is designed to be highly consultative across a broad range of student groups, student services and relevant academic stakeholders. The Coordinator of International Student Services and Programs will display great sensitivity to student issues and concerns.

 

Qualifications

: 

(Minimum)

Education:

University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

At least three (3) years experience in Student Development/International Student Advising at the post secondary level; strong experiential background in student life issues; experience working with diverse communities and an understanding of international student issues,  student advising and an ability to articulate diversity issues in a diverse environment.

Skills:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience with web development including working knowledge of HTML and dream weaver and publishing software, an asset. 

Other:

Must possess the ability to relate to students in a manner which builds trust and confidence and be able to demonstrate the ability to implement programs. Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication and presentation skills. Sensitivity and competence with deadlines and tight timeframes; comfort working with students frequently under stress and being sufficiently organized and accurate to meet their needs is essential.  Must be comfortable working independently and in a team environment. Must have the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Some evening & weekend work is required.  Completion or a commitment to completion of a Master's degree in a relevant field an asset.

 

Notes

: This is a term position from June 4, 2012 to May 31, 2013. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on May 28, 2012. 

Employee Group

: United Steelworkers (USW) 

Appointment Type

: Budget - Term 

Schedule

: Full-time 

Pay Scale Group and Hiring Rate

: 09N -- $54,780 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $70,000 - The pay scale and classification for this position is subject to review pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Finalization Protocol. 

Job Field

: Student Life 

Job Posting

: May 8, 2012, 5:32:03 PM 

Job Closing Date

: May 29, 2012, 12:59:59 AM 

Wade Davis at the IETP Summer Institute

The IETP is excited to welcome back Dr. Wade Davis – Special Guest of the first IETP in 2003 – for the 2012 Summer Institute! Wade Davis is one of Canada’s most accomplished individuals–an ethnographer, writer, photographer, and filmmaker, Davis holds degrees in anthropology and biology and received his Ph.D. in ethnobotany, all from Harvard University. His books have sold close to 800,000 copies worldwide, and have been translated into fifteen languages; a latest count shows his TED talks have gathered almost one million views (989,000 +). David Suzuki has described him as “a rare combination of scientist, scholar, poet, and passionate defender of all of life's diversity." He is, quite simply, an extraordinary thinker and speaker. Wade Davis at the IETP: IETP Keynote Address: When: Tuesday, June 12, 7:30 p.m. Where: Chalmers United Church (212 Barrie Street, Kingston). Wade Davis will deliver this year’s Keynote Address based on his latest book Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory and the Conquest of Everest. All IETP participants are invited to the keynote and special reception afterward. ******************* 2-day Workshop: In Conversation with Wade Davis - Effecting change through story-telling, photography and the written word When: Monday, June 11 - Tuesday, June 12, 8:30 - 4:30 each day. Where: Queen‘s main campus (exact location tba) Fee: $1000 (+ HST) In an intimate and accessible conversational setting, Wade will guide participants through a deconstruction of his highly acclaimed Massey Lectures as published in The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World, revealing some of his fundamental thoughts on culture, and how he strives to effect social change through the media of storytelling, photography and the written word. Participants will receive a copy of The Wayfinders; they will be asked to read it and reflect on their own cultural context prior to arriving in Kingston. Through discussions with Wade and active consideration of their own reflections, participants will spend part of their time in Kingston preparing a “story” that involves photography, storytelling, the written word or some other media; they will be asked to share their stories with the group. Fee includes: · 2-days “in conversation” with Wade Davis; · lunch and nutritional breaks each day; · an invitation to the IETP Welcome Dinner; · an invitation to Wade Davis’ IETP Keynote Address and Reception; and · a copy of The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World. Registration deadline is June 1, 2012 Visit the IETP web site for more information about the Summer Institute and Special Guest Wade Davis. Contact the IETP office if you have questions.

Project Coordinator Assistant at Sega Electric - Navan, Ontario

Project Coordinator Assistant

Working Conditions:

Permanent full time position

Salary: To be determined depending on qualifications

40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM

Occasional overtime may be required

Description:

The project coordinator assistant is responsible for providing various support and clerical services in order to ensure effective and efficient operations of the company.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide administrative support to Project Manager
• Scheduling and coordinating service projects
• Handling phone calls and emails
• Managing project files

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

·      Fluency in written and spoken English and French

·      Proficiency in the use of computer programs (Word, Outlook, Excel) and data entry experience with QuickBooks Software

·      Ability to operate other equipments, such as Voice messaging systems, printer, scan or fax machine

·      Ability to multi-task, use personal judgment

·      Ability to work with a friendly team environment

·      Must be organized and dependable

·      Must be efficient , able to prioritize, attentive to detail and accuracy

·      Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision

·      Ability to work well under pressure

To apply please request application with Cindy at cindy@segaelectric.ca

IETP 2012: Practical Skills in International Credential Evaluation for Undergraduate Admissions

The IETP is pleased to partner once again with World Education Services (WES) Canada to offer the following course during the 2012 Summer Institute in Kingston:

Practical Skills in International Credential Evaluation for Undergraduate Admissions
Date: June 14-15, 2012
Fee: $675 + HST
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2012
Instructors: Xiao Chen; Ari Mihael

Course Description: Acquire the essential tools for making reliable admissions decisions. This hands-on workshop provides practical experience and valuable resources for evaluating international academic credentials. After participating in a comparative study of Canadian and international systems of education, schools and programs of study, you will learn the WES method and perform evaluations on actual credentials. Throughout the workshop, you will engage in dialogue with highly knowledgeable credential evaluators. Each participant will receive a comprehensive collection of WES materials that will serve as an ongoing reference.During this workshop you will:

• Learn how to obtain appropriate and authentic documents
• Compare Canadian and international systems of education, schools, and programs of study
• Evaluate credentials for freshman and transfer admissions
• Convert grades and determine transfer credits
• Acquire essential tools for making reliable admissions decisions - know where to look for the most up-to-date information 

Learning Objectives: Participants will learn the WES method of international credential evaluation while being introduced to valuable tools of the trade. You will return to your campuses with a better understanding of international systems of education which will enable you to make more reliable admissions decisions. Practical exercises and comprehensive studies of specific regions and countries will enhance your learning experience.

Who should take this course: Professionals working in Undergraduate Admissions 

Visit the WES website for more information about WES and their training.

Register now
For more information about the IETP or its Summer Institute, contact the IETP office or visit www.quic.queensu.ca/ietp