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. 

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!!!

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! 

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 

Associate Director position at Camosun International

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW 

Camosun College is a leading community college in British Columbia with values that include a commitment to learning, a focus on the student, appreciation of the people who provide the services and support that sustain the learning relationship, a dedication to service and a spirit of respect. Physically located on two urban campuses, we have over 18,000 full- and part-time learners, over 900 employees, and an operating budget of $110 million. 

Camosun International, with a staff complement of 19 Exempt, CCFA and CUPE staff and gross revenue of over $8 million, provides college-wide leadership in the development and coordination of international education initiatives at Camosun College. An entrepreneurial unit, CI operates within a policy that identifies the college’s commitment to global education. The activities of the department include the marketing and promotion of the college for the purpose of recruiting international fee paying students and fee for service contracts, the establishment of international linkages and partnerships for academic exchanges and joint projects, involvement in funded international development projects, and events that support and strengthen the internationalization of the college. 

Job Summary 

Reporting to the Director, Camosun International, the Associate Director will take a leadership role in guiding the day-to-day operation of the International Education Department. The Associate Director will work as a member of the CI Management Team with the Director, Manager of International Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions and the Assistant Manager, International Recruitment. The major areas of responsibility include the implementation of the CI Business Plan initiatives related to the International Students Services, Study Abroad and College Internationalization units. 

For more information on this job posting please click here: Camosun International 

Kenya connection: Nursing student from Kenya to graduate with Canadian credentials

BY LUCY MORRISSEY


This fall, 70 students were recruited from Africa and enrolled at Algonquin College to pursue an education that will earn them a career of their choice. Martin Kahia, 22, from Nairobi, Kenya, is in his final semester of the two-year nursing program at Algonquin, evading some challenges he would otherwise face in Africa.


For the full article by Lucy Morrisey, read the Algonquin Times here. 

Office of the Registrar - Admissions and Recruitment Officer, International - UOIT

Competition No: UOIT 12-74

Posting Date:  March 14, 2012 
Closing Date:  March 28, 2012 
Position Title: Admissions & Recruitment Officer, International 
Faculty or Department:  Office of the Registrar 
Appointment Type:  Full-time continuing 
Level: Administrative/Technical Level 5 (provisional rating)

JOB SUMMARY:

UOIT is seeking a creative, energetic and experienced individual. Reporting to the Assistant Registrar, International, you will develop and implement initiatives to ensure that the university achieves its international recruitment and admissions objectives, and delivers superb service to prospective and current international students.

For more informations please click here. 

The Hot Spot - ETC Newsletter

Here is the March issue of The Hot Spot, prepared by the Educational Technology Committee (Colleges Ontario): www.etccommittee.ca

In this issue:

• Advancing Learning 2012 Update
• Stumbling Upon Hidden Treasures
• Organize your PLE with Scoop.it
• Facebook Pages 
• Tech Tips and Tricks

You can find The Hot Spot here 

International Education Intern at Queens University

Queen‚s University International Centre (QUIC) is once again looking for an International Education Intern to work with us from 1 August 2012 until 30 June 2013.

Please visit the following link for further information about this position: http://quic.queensu.ca/about/work.asp 

It would be most appreciated if you could circulate this to all those who may be interested in this position.

Please contact me at Rowena.Selby@queensu.ca if you have any questions.

Rowena Selby
Education Abroad Advisor
Queen's University International Centre (QUIC)
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
K7L 3N6
Tel: (613) 533-6000 ext. 74646

www.quic.queensu.ca 

Graffiti at Cairo’s Tahrir Square

I would like to start this entry with a quote I found on the net written by LindsayT: “Some have used the can to disperse their message while others use their art.” In other words, some use spray paint for vandalism and some others to convey a message. Better still, some see it a form of disruption and others as a manifestation of creative talent. This idea was written in regard to graffiti work performed in Egypt in the second half of 2011.

The previous year was characterized by many revolutions that, in most cases, generated change despite their difficult course. Egypt’s activity was at times peaceful, at times volatile. A very genuine uprising whose epicentre was Cairo’s Tahrir Square. It inspired many, including women and men of all ages. Chronologically, Egypt followed similar revolts in Tunisia and served as a catalyst for other ongoing movements in the Middle East. Along with the spirit of change and the call for reform, “revolutionary” art sprung up on the streets and walls. Here is a selection of the most notable works I could have access to (courtesy of SP).

I would like to end this piece, with another quote from online Al Arabiya News: “In most countries, street graffiti is painted over almost immediately as it is technically a work of vandalism and authorities are quick to remove images that it deems as offensive. Graffiti in Egypt and Tunisia will probably suffer the same fate, but the art form is here to stay – until it finds its next canvas.”

True, these images might disappear, but not the spirit that inspired them. More photos can be found at UK’s Guardian site.

The controversy around the Lansdowne and Dupont mural

During the December Holidays I had the chance of visiting Toronto. My eye for street art was sharpened hoping to find some images to share on Across Borders. Along Dupont, Street close to the intersection with Lansdowne Avenue there is a railway under-pass where I found this collection of faceless figures and signs.  I first snapped the shots and then went home to try finding some info online regarding the murals.

I learned that this whole series of images were commissioned to artist Joel Richardson who was paid $2,000 by the city during the administration of Mayor David Miller. Interestingly, I also found out that the work generated some controversy as apparently the city itself painted over it after (likely as part of new Mayor Rob Ford's graffiti eradication campaign).  You can read a full article from the Toronto Star here.

Joe Richardson’s website says that he was born In Canada in1971 and grew up in Owen Sound. He “began his career as a portrait painter. His early work demonstrated a fascination with the fusing of extremes in ideas and techniques, all of this in an attempt to expand traditional portraiture into the realm of social documentation.”  You can fins some of his work and biography at www.joelrichardson.com and a gallery of his work at his Flickr account.

Additional image on old and new Toronto including the Lansdowne area can be found on the blog Lost Toronto by GBC. This blog compares historical archives with current images of Canada’s largest city.

Enjoy!

George Huang - It's all about talent!

George - Zheng Huang, from China, is doing his second program at Algonquin this year.  

He first  completed Event Management where he worked on a special fundraising event for the Children's Wish Foundation. 

Check this article: Childrens wishes granted thanks to Algonquin program

George is now in the Food and Nutrition Management program.

Before coming to Ottawa, George studied in Switzerland and can speak French very well.  He also sings and plays guitar.  He sang Hotel California at the last Chinese New Year event at the College and is featured in a CBC news clip about the Chinese New Year.  

It's all about talent, and George's got it!!! 

Manager, International Student Services

Posting #:	AP 78/2011
Posted:	Dec 12, 2011
Employment Status:	Perment Full-Time
Faculty:	Not Applicable
Department:	International Services and Programs Abroad
Grade:	Job Group L
Salary Scale:
Hours of Work:
Start:	ASAP

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Office of International Services, the Manager of International Student Services will play a key role as a resource to the international student population and University through counsel and guidance on issues such as immigration, cultural, and academic matters. The Manager will be responsible for developing and administering comprehensive services and programs to facilitate international student success at Brock and provide on-going program needs assessment and evaluation. The Manager will assist in planning the annual Global Transitions program. They will also serve as an advocate for international students both on and off campus. In addition, the Manager will co-ordinate and promote information sessions by government and community agencies that assist students with attaining their goals. Duties also include developing and administering on-going social programming such as excursions to Niagara Falls, sporting events, and volunteer opportunities through Community Connections.

For more information please click here: Job at Brock 

Graffiti Tour of Ottawa?

Thanks to friends and followers who have shared some of your best graffiti shots. I will be posting them over the next few weeks. Today’s photo was taken in the Gatineau area (Ottawa region) by Jari V.

Ottawa has three legal graffiti walls:

George Dunbar Bridge on Bronson Avenue, near Carleton University.

Ottawa Technical High School on Slater Street in Centretown.

A skate park at the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex in Orléans.

These is some of the Graffiti work you can find in Canada's capital city… perhaps you would like to take a Graffiti tour of the city: http://web.ncf.ca/bf250/mural9.html

There is debate about the difference between graffiti walls and murals, the usefulness of them and the effect they produce. According to a CBC story about Legal Graffiti Walls “Official graffiti walls intended to reduce unwanted graffiti in neighbourhoods have had the opposite effect”.

Toronto’s mayor Rob Ford seems to agree with that report. He has apparently hired Graffiti police just to keep the city under strict rule. What are your thoughts? What should be the approach?

Ontario colleges join forces with Irish institutes of technology

(Toronto, Nov. 24, 2011) – Colleges Ontario, the organization representing Ontario's 24 colleges, is joining forces with Institutes of Technology Ireland (IOTI) to sign a unique agreement that allows Ontario college students to complete degree programs in Ireland.

In return, Irish students will ultimately be able to obtain graduate certificates from Ontario colleges...

 For the rest of the article  please click:  
Unique link creates student mobility between Ireland and Ontario

Hosier Lane, a place were Graffiti is encouraged...

A crisp cold morning in Australia’s second largest city. I go out for a walk without a Lonely Planet in hand. I like to explore “unknowingly” and discover things for myself, even if they have already been discovered by others and described on Wikipedia. Opposite to the entrance to the Atrium at Federation Square in Melbourne, I come across this interesting corner of the world called Hosier Lane. It is a much-celebrated landmark that I had never heard about. In the beauty of that August day, as the sun hit brilliantly above the cold breeze, the place opened up to me. There was my own fantasy book. If newly weds come to this spot to have their photos taken right after their service, why not me. I happily walked down that isle, taking my time to admire.

A few shots away and I was out of there. Photos are great time-immortalizers, but they cannot compare to the face-to-face experience. My images of Hosier Lane went into storage, until I unearth them the other day.

These are the only three images I could find. They are the reminders of that city installation of unique quality, of vibrant colours, textures and styles. That was an interesting spot worth stumbling upon, as I did. Here’s a link to a photography blog by Dev Wijewardane who also  “talks” about Hosier Lane. Enjoy!!!

Students Push Their Facebook Use Further Into Course Work

By Alexandra Rice

College students are taking social media to a new level, using Web sites like Facebook to communicate with other students about their coursework, according to results of a new survey on student technology use.

Nine out of 10 college students say they use Facebook for social purposes, like writing status updates and posting pictures. And the majority, 58 percent, say they feel comfortable using it to connect with other students to discuss homework assignments and exams. One out of four students even went so far as to say they think Facebook is “valuable” or “extremely valuable” to their academic success.

The survey was conducted in June by the Educause Center for Applied Research, and was taken by 3,000 students from more than 1,000 colleges. The results show how technology is shaping students’ lives both inside and outside the classroom.

For the entire article please click here

Upcoming FREE webinars

These free webinars are being offered by WES (World Education Services) 


 Bologna Process: Understanding the Diploma Supplement
October 21, 2011

3 Year Degree: Admitting Undergraduate Students from India 
November 11, 2011

Use of Agents in International Recruitment
December 2, 2011 

Latin American Countries Push More Students to Study Abroad

This is an interesting article from The Chronicle by Andrew Downie on Scholarships for Latin American students. Increasing interest and mobilitiy from the region as the economy improves in places like Brazil and Chile.