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THE ASIA PACIFIC STUDENT SERVICES ASSOCIATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY PRESENTS THE...
THE 12TH ANNUAL ASIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE - STUDENT CONFERENCE
Building capabilities and global cooperation for a sustainable future .
6TH - 9TH JULY, 2010 GARDENS POINT CAMPUS BRISBANE AUSTRALIA
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about APSSA Established in 1988, APSSA was the first student affairs organisation in the world to have a truly international membership and international activities. According to its constitution, the Association has four objectives: 1. To enhance liaison and cooperation among members in the development of student affairs work and student services in the region. 2. To assist in the development of student affairs work and to strengthen its role in the development of tertiary education in the region. 3. To promote the welfare of students in tertiary education. 4. To enhance cultural understanding and develop inter-cultural skills among members.
The association is registered in Hong Kong and its secretariat is based at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). One of the original founders of APSSA, Mr Luke Wong, is a retired Director of Student Affairs from HKUST and was the first President of APSSA (1988-1992). In 1998, an Institute of Student Affairs (ISA) was established under the APSSA umbrella to organize training and development activities for student affairs professionals. Since its formation, the ISA has organised certificate courses for several hundred participants, in a number of countries across the Asia Pacific region. Besides organizing conferences and training programmes, APSSA also conducts study visits to the region and beyond for the purpose of professional exchanges. The APSSA international conference is held every two years 2010 being the 12th International Asia Pacific Student Services Conference.
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about the conference The conference will focus on partnerships between Student Support Service professionals, academics and students to build more successful student learning outcomes, personal and graduate capabilities and satisfaction with tertiary education experiences. Conference streams will cover Student Support, Student Engagement and Building Graduate Capabilities. The parallel student conference – ‘Dare to do it”: Building capabilities and global cooperation for a sustainable future - will adopt the mindset that process is part of the journey and learning and sharing new and different perspectives only deepens ones understanding of the world leading to a more rounded interpretation of study outcomes, personal growth and career development. The student conference will work with delegates to expose them to processes that teach one how to think as opposed to what to think. Complimented by a range of papers and workshops the conference is expected to cover themes and related sub-topics including learning styles, positive psychology, potential, social responsibility, sustainability, creative thinking and how conversation can act as a catalyst for change. The Student Conference was created by a QUT graduate, Alissa Phillips, who worked alongside a Steering Committee of current Brisbane based University Students. Read on to learn how the Student Conference will be unpacking the APSSA Conference themes for 2010 and daring to do it...daring to think!
think to support Students of today are immersed in a rapidly changing world. The expectation for delivery of outcomes is stressful and frequent. Need to jump out of that rut?! ‘Think to Support’ will expose students to a series of ideas addressing how one can utilise personal and collective resources in order to enhance their productivity. Learn how to stretch yourself and become comfortable with being the best that you can be.
think to engage think to build capabilities Every day we all have chance encounters with strangers, passing conversations with neighbors and routine contact with our friends, colleagues or customers. If you don’t think these interactions matter then let ‘Think to Engage’ convince you otherwise. ‘Think to Engage’ will introduce students to the art of conversation. Students will spend the day engaging with one another within processes that facilitate meaningful discussion, debate and deliberate use of language. You have the power...use it!
One of the greatest misconceptions that people live in is that they don’t really impact the lives of others. You r l i f e c a n b e a p a t h o f c o i n c i d e n c e , happenstance, and luck or it can be a purposefully charted course to touch the lives of others and make the difference that only you can make in the world. ‘Think to Build Capabilities’ will be the final day of conference and will challenge students to reflect upon their experiences to date and how they may move forward post conference. What will they sustain in their lives and how will it impact on their ability to learn, grow, shape and communicate in the world? 5/ 16
key note thinkers
tony ryan
aleem ali
alissa phillips
keynote speaker / Educational Consultant / Baby boomer
keynote speaker / Founder of human. / Gen X
conference facilitator / Founder of s.p.a.c.e and Think [co] / Gen y
Tony Ryan is an Australian learning consultant who is obsessed with two things: 1. His own learning; and 2. Everyone else's learning. Tony Ryan is an educator and writer offering professional support throughout the world on issues such as lifelong learning, thinking skills and enthusiasm for just being alive! He has presented over 1500 keynotes and workshops at state, national and world conferences in the past 20 years.
Aleem was born in QLD and raised by parents who: juiced (and drank) most pieces of vegetation on their relatively self-sufficient suburban block; boycotted the large, local supermarket because it was owned by a South African company (during the apartheid regime); sent him to both Sunday School and the Mosque; and, had a home computer in the early 80‘s. Consequently, it is little wonder that he has an abiding passion for sustainability, social justice, cultural understanding and technology. Aleem has more than 15 years experience as a cultural worker, entrepreneur, mentor and executive.
Alissa Phillips works with an authentic sense of purpose. With an intense obsession for social innovation and a background in community development and the arts. Alissa is one of Brisbane's emerging leaders within society. Alissa believes there is potential in everyone and everything. She advocates for the fact that all people and their strengths can be embraced through enhanced innovative thinking, dynamic conversations and education through positive and shared experiences. Alissa is a self confessed over achiever, has met the Australian Prime Minister and regularly travels to Singapore to visit her partner. This week though she remains on home turf to spend the 4 days with the APSSA Student Conference delegates.
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student steering committee thinkers erin gregor QUT Double Degree Bachelor of Business and Journalism Erin thinks sister’s are doing it for themselves!”
paul thorley QUT Business Degree and Ernst and Young Graduate Accountant Paul thinks that the privilege of access to education infers an obligation to take advantage of all that is offered.
kirralee parsons
tiffanie ng QUT Bachelor of Business Gradute and PR Officer for the Golden Key QUT Chapter.
mun ting goh QUT Bachelor of Education (Teaching English as a second Language). Volunteer at the Milpera State High School. Ting dared to give every opportunity is life a try and so far has not been let down!
panashe dube
QUT Double Degree of Public Health and Media, Student Ambassador Kirra dared to start a social justice group called ‘Vision Generation’ at QUT to raise awareness about global issues so we can make a difference.
Griffith University Bachelor of Laws/ Commerce, currently the Sponsorship and Marketing Co-ordinator Panashe thinks big thoughts but relishes small pleasures.
Linda tam
phil mairu
UQ Bachelor of Economics, Member of The Bridge Volunteering Society and about to begin a 1 year volunteering experience teaching English in China. Linda thinks that together we can make a difference.
Griffith University, Vice President of the Griffith Indigenous Student Association Dared to establish the indigenous student association at Griffith. 7/ 16
day 1 orientation 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pre-conference Study Tour Excursion to local higher education institutions (includes tour of city landmarks).
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Z Block, Level 4 Foyer
Registration Open
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Old Government House
Conference Welcome Reception
* The program is subject to change.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm Z Block, Level 4 Foyer
Poster Presentations
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm s Block, Level 4, Room 403
Introduction to the Student Conference
Register for this workshop and learn about the Student Conference from Student Conference Facilitator, Alissa Phillips and the APSSA Student Steering Committee for 2010.
day 2 supporting 7:45 am - 8:45 am Z Block, Level 4 Foyer
Registration
Arrival. Tea. Coffee. Register.
12:30 am - 1:30 pm Z Block, Level 4 Foyer
Lunch
Poster Presentations
8:45 am - 9:30 am Z Block, Level 4, Room 411
Opening Ceremony
9:30 am - 10:30 am Z Block, Level 4, Room 411
Keynote Address
Welcome to country and welcome address by APSSA President Ouyang Kang.
Professor Don Markwell “Supporting the best student experience for the 21st Century: global trends and challenges.�
11:45 am - 12:30 am S Block, Level 4, Room 409
11:00 am - 11:45 am
World Cafe
Awakening collective intelligence through conversations that matter.
10:30 am - 11:00 am Z Block, Level 4 Foyer
Morning Tea
S Block, Level 4, Room 403
Setting the Scene
Jump out of the rut and go stretch yourself!
1:30 am - 3:00 pm S Block, Level 4, Room 408
Keynote Tony Ryan Realised potential can enhance our creativity, strengthen our productivity and inspire us to embrace our talents. Let Tony will show you how to support your potential!
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Z Block, Level 4 Foyer
Afternoon tea
6:00 pm - late
Networking Dinner
Register at the conference registration desk on Tuesday or Wednesday morning. (optional activity) * The program is subject to change.
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm S Block, Level 4, Room 409
Co-Creation What is the relationship between not knowing and taking action?
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm S Block, Level 4, Room 403
Student Conference Keynote Alison Triffett Impressions Management
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Garden Walk / Bridge Something needs to be written here
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day 3 engaging 7:00 am - 7:45 am
8:20 am - 8:35 am S Block, Level 4, Room 403
Optional Activities
Activity 1: Garden Walk Activity 2: Bridge to bridge fun run
1:30 am - 2:30 pm Z Block, Level 4 Foyer
The Great Debate Universities are in a time warp!
You have the power. Use it!
Lunch
Poster Presentations on display in the Foyer.
Afternoon tea at The Edge
Keynote Address Dorinda Fung
Setting the Scene
12:30 am - 1:30 pm Z Block, Level 4 Foyer
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Students in transit
8:40 am - 9:30 am Z Block, Level 4, Room 411
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm The Edge Foyer
The Continuum Talkin’ about our generation.
Building personal and professional capabilities partnerships, assessment and e-portfolios.
10:30 am - 11:00 am Z Block, Level 4 Foyer
Morning Tea
12:00 am - 12:30 pm S Block, Level , Room 408
11:00 am - 12:00 am S Block, Level 4, Room 403
The Big Lift
Aleem Ali
Volunteerism. Why work for free?
Methods for engagement when working in the not-for-profit sector to create change in the community.
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm The QLD State Library, The Edge Conference Room
Open Space
Learn an innovative approach for hosting meetings, conferences, corporate-style retreats and community summit events without any formal agenda, beyond the overall theme or purpose!
7:00 pm - late The Strand at Rugby Quay
Conference Dinner * The program is subject to change.
day 4 building capabilities 10:30 am - 11:00 am Z Block, Level 4 Foyer
8:45 am - 9:00 am S Block, Level 4, Room 409
9:00 am - 10:30 am Z Block, Level 4, Room 411
Setting the Scene
Closing Plenary
Morning Tea
12:00 am - 12:45 pm Z Block, Level 4, Room 411
11:00 am - 12:00 am S Block, Level 4, Room 408
Begin charting your course.
12:45 am - 1:30 pm Z Block, Level 4 Foyer
Lunch 1:30 am - 4:30 pm Z Block, Level 4 Foyer
Post conference optional tours Tours to other Australian Universities, Tours of popular QLD holiday destinations (e.g. Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Tangalooma Dolphin feeding, Fraser Island, Great Barrier Reef)
* The program is subject to change.
Conference Wrap Up
Ehon Chan / Sarah Moran Online Communities and the Social Media Revolution
The start to a better world is our belief that it is possible.
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