annual
report 2017–18
CONTENTS President’s report 4 Strategy overview 2018–2020
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strategic pillar I
Policy, advocacy and representation
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strategic pillar II
Professional learning 22
strategic pillar III
Research 36
enabling capability I
Communications 42
enabling capability II
Organisational and financial sustainability 45
enabling capability III
Partnerships 59 Appendix 66
PRESIDENT’S REPORT The recent announcement by the Australian Bureau of Statistics that our population would reach 25 million at 11 pm on 7 August has prompted a new wave of discussion about the rate of population growth. Unlike previous waves of “we’re full” chatter, which have mainly been concerned with permanent migrants or temporary workers, this time international students were front and centre. The ABC headline on that night was ‘Australia’s population hit 25 million, newest resident likely to be young, female and Chinese’, citing journalist George Megalogenis’ observation that international students were now making a major contribution to population growth.
Christopher Ziguras President, IEAA
This has been followed by a steady stream of comments by the new Prime Minister Scott Morrison that the rate of growth of international students in Sydney and Melbourne is unsustainable and that steps need to be taken to encourage students to study in other locations. This is not wholly unexpected, given the growth in student numbers, the rise of anti-immigration sentiments globally (fuelled quite deliberately by both Rupert Murdoch and Vladimir Putin), and the scent of a Federal Election approaching. In recent years, IEAA has been focused on the sustainability of supply of international education in all its forms, since (for the time being at least, and barring a major geopolitical shock) it seems demand for international education both at home and abroad is more assured.
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Community engagement We have known that the biggest threat to the internationalisation of our education systems is likely to come from those who feel they have not benefited from our work. Our ‘social license’ to continue our work depends on the support from the broader community – who may have only a cursory understanding of the sector – as well as those directly affected by our work, such as the teachers, administrators, retailers and local residents close to campus. The research on community impact of international education that Rob Lawrence undertook for the Association in 2016–17 has provided invaluable insights that continue to inform our work. In 2017–18 a central focus of our activity, as you will see in the pages of this annual report, was in broadening our engagement with key stakeholders and audiences outside of what we might think of as the typical international education sector. These include employers, student accommodation providers, local governments and mainstream media. CEO Phil Honeywood’s tireless commitment, immense personal and professional networks and deep understanding of our sector has continued to play a pivotal role in shaping national policy discussion. Over time, he has been able to draw an ever more diverse set of stakeholders into the conversation.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT Student life One of the highlights over the past year has been extending our work in these areas through the establishment of our new Student Life Network. This network brings together a wide array of student services professionals within education providers and key partner organisations such as accommodation providers, emergency services and youth healthcare providers. To support this work, we convened an International Student Experience Roundtable, which brings around the table many of our key partners so that we can pool our strengths by more closely coordinating our activities.
Strategic plan 2018–2020 In the past year, former IEAA Board members Anna Ciccarelli and Betty Leask undertook a review of the association and worked with the Secretariat and the Board to develop our new Strategic Plan for 2018–20, which you can find on our website. This was a much more considered process than we have been able to undertake previously and has proven quite transformative for the association, allowing us to retain a clear focus as the scale and complexity of our activities increases over time. You will find the Annual Report is organised around the key pillars of our strategic plan, so that we can more easily track progress over time.
IEAA is truly a learning organisation, in every sense of the term. The review and strategic planning process allowed us to take stock and learn from our experience and the views of a wide range of members and partners. We have begun work on our Professional Learning Framework, which will allow us to better organise and provide credit for our growing suite of professional development offerings. And at the core of our extensive network of members sits our dynamic secretariat team, who have continually adapted the way the Association works as we grow and change. This team supports Phil as he darts around the country, they knit together all of the people that make up IEAA, and the work they produce helps to improve the practice for thousands of professionals across the sector. Our deep thanks go out to Emily, Renée, Peter, Sam, Kine and Cindy. I present to you our annual report covering the period from 1 July 2017–30 June 2018.
Professor Christopher Ziguras Friday 28 September 2018
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STRATEGY OVERVIEW vision mission goals values strategic plan 2018-2020 strategic pillars POLICY, ADVOCACY & REPRESENTATION
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
RESEARCH
enabling capabilities COMMUNICATIONS
ORGANISATIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
PARTNERSHIPS
STRATEGY OVERVIEW strategic pillars POLICY, ADVOCACY & REPRESENTATION Improve visibility and promote understanding of the holistic value of international education in Australia and globally. Enhance representation of different sectors in the formation of national policy. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING Establish a dynamic, high-quality Professional Learning Framework that is globally recognised by 2020. RESEARCH Generate and contribute to high-quality applied research relevant to Australian international education. Disseminate relevant research to influence policy, advocacy and practice.
enabling capabilities COMMUNICATIONS Provide effective communications platforms that facilitate IEAA’s strategic plan and enhance member engagement. Deliver an effective media strategy to enhance IEAA’s standing as the go to organisation for international education in Australia. ORGANISATIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY Ensure a financially viable organisation that can deliver on services to members and strategic plan initiatives. Enhance organisational capability and sustainability. PARTNERSHIPS Develop and execute a high-level strategy for successful engagement with partners, corporate associates and sponsors. Broaden the Association’s membership to be truly cross sectoral. 7
strategic pillar I
policy, advocacy and representation
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In our dynamic international education sector, a great deal can change in just one year. In July 2017, on the back of record high overseas student enrolments, commentators were heralding a ‘Golden Age’. Yet, by June 2018 we were encountering a number of unanticipated threats. Australia’s geopolitical relationship with our largest student source country, China, became problematic and international education found itself caught up in the cross fire. Initially, the bilateral angst was focussed on the legalities of new military bases in the South China Sea. However, this soon spread to the perceived political influence of Confucius Institutes and the role of Chinese student associations on campus. None of this was assisted by politicians and diplomats from both countries engaging in overt nationalistic rhetoric. Midway through 2018 we were even hearing that Chinese students are not safe on our campuses and that Australia was no longer a ‘welcoming country’. In the absence of an official invitation from the Chinese Government, Education Minister Birmingham was required to ‘postpone’ his much anticipated participation in Australia in China Business Week.
On the domestic front, Pauline Hanson channelled her inner Trump to pull an urgency motion in the Senate which called on the Government to quantify how many jobs international students were taking off young Australians. It was heartening to note that senior MPs and Ministers from the major parties combined to unreservedly attack the motion. Unfortunately, as the year progressed, the spotlight shifted from being all about jobs to a debate about pressures on our big city public infrastructure. For the first time in many years we heard calls from senior politicians, including Labor’s Brendan O’Connor and Liberal Tony Abbott, for a cap on international student numbers. On behalf of both our individual and organisational members, IEAA responded to these and other challenges throughout the year by actively engaging in public discourse or choosing to work behind the scenes where appropriate. We were assisted in our advocacy activities through relative stability in Government Ministerial responsibilities, great partnership opportunities with other peak bodies and through effective leveraging off our membership of Federal and State Government official advisory councils and committees. The CEO was also a guest speaker at the Australia China Business Council’s National Networking Day at Parliament House in June 2018 and the Victorian Chapter’s International Education Symposium in May 2018.
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POLICY AND ADVOCACY Whether the rise of nationalist policy settings elsewhere will serve to benefit more welcoming study destinations like Australia, Canada and New Zealand remains to be seen. This is not the main issue anyway. For at stake could well be a significant setback for the genuine internationalisation of the civil society.
The rising tide of nationalist pride As the UK Government went through the tortuous process of attempting to exit the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May hung on doggedly to her anti-international student policy settings. Notwithstanding parliamentary reports recommending a relaxing of barriers to entry, the PM refused to remove overseas student numbers from the UK’s official migration figures and maintained a discriminatory policy to student source countries such as India. Just when Home Secretary Amber Rudd began to make conciliatory noises about the benefits of the international education sector, she was caught out over another issue and forced to resign from Cabinet. Midway through 2018, expatriate Professor Simon Marginson was predicting that Australia would soon overtake the UK as the second most popular study destination country. For the reasons provided in the introduction to this section, IEAA CEO Phil Honeywood thought that this prediction might be a bit optimistic.
In the number one study destination nation, the USA, President Trump’s anti-Muslim and anti-Latin American rhetoric began to take shape in the form of restrictive visa regulations. An important paper delivered at AIEC 2017 in Hobart by IEAA Research Committee member, Dr Janet Ilieva, highlighted that US universities were seeing declining interest from many student source markets. A campaign titled ‘You are Welcome Here’ – launched at NAFSA’s conference in June 2018 – was a clear response by US universities to the difficulties they now have to overcome. Even in traditionally more liberal continental Europe the rise of nationalism began to have a direct impact on universities’ internationalisation agendas. A newly elected right wing Government in Hungary went so far as to threaten the deregistration of the International European University (IEU) largely on the basis that it was not sufficiently promoting Hungarian culture and curriculum. Whether the rise of nationalist policy settings elsewhere will serve, in the long run, to benefit more welcoming study destinations like Australia, Canada and New Zealand remains to be seen. This is not the main issue anyway. For at stake could well be a significant setback for the genuine internationalisation of the civil society.
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POLICY AND ADVOCACY National Council for International Education With its composition announced by Minister Birmingham in October 2016, the world’s first Council for International Education soon set to work in implementing Australia’s National Strategy for International Education 2025. While the Minister was the official Chair of the Council, he subsequently appointed the IEAA CEO to be its Convener. Over the course of its first 12 months it soon became apparent that the work of the council could be assisted through the formation of issue-specific working groups. This would serve the dual purpose of gaining expert advice on issues of concern to the sector and including additional stakeholders in its deliberations. It was decided that a council member should chair each working group, with other council members also invited to join. The following working groups were inaugurated: • Students services Chaired by David Riordan, and including IEAA Board member Rebecca Bendall and the CEO, this working group focussed on workplace exploitation (with particular emphasis on liaising with the Migrant Worker Taskforce’s concerns), common pre-departure information for students and student accommodation challenges.
• Marketing and collaboration Chaired by Kent Anderson, and including IEAA Board members Janelle Chapman and Sarah Todd, this working group liaised with Austrade on establishing a new Australian brand and produced a marketing collaboration framework, for use by state and territory jurisdictions, which has been adopted by Austrade. • LATAM Chaired by Brett Blacker, this working group was instigated following an approach to the Convenor by the Council of Australia Latin American Relations (COALAR) looking for opportunities to collaborate. DET subsequently provided funding for an online survey and consultations with the sector in each capital city on the potential for further education engagement with the LATAM region. These consultations were facilitated by Brett and the IEAA CEO. As at June 2018, two additional working groups had been approved: one on China (including IEAA Board member Derek Scott) and another on India (to be co-Chaired by the IEAA CEO). An earlier meeting of the full Council, held at Parliament House in October 2017, provided an opportunity for Council members to have an open dialogue with the six relevant portfolio Federal Ministers. The Council’s first year of operations Report to the Prime Minister was also approved. 11
POLICY AND ADVOCACY National Strategy for International Education 2025 The second round of funding for the Federal Government’s $12 million National Strategy Enabling Growth and Innovation (EGI) fund was announced in early 2018. IEAA was delighted to secure funding for two key projects as follows: • Economic benefits interactive online tool In partnership with the NOUS Group, this project will facilitate and communicate a better understanding of the benefits of international education through an interactive online and open source economic modelling tool. The tool will provide disaggregated data results for the national, states and regional communities. • Building and strengthening support for international education (Phase 2) Building on IEAA’s 2016–17 Phase 1 project, Phase 2 will develop and implement a targeted dissemination strategy for the existing online tool and resources. The aim is to effectively reinforce the benefits of international education to targeted industries which benefit from the sector and to local community organisations.
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ESOS National Code 2018 After two years of extensive consultations, the new code was finally implemented from 1 January 2018. The IEAA CEO, together with other peak body representatives, was involved in approving DET fact sheets on each of the new standards which were then distributed to stakeholders. A series of webinars were also hosted by DET to ensure better awareness of the changes and a smooth transition. Unfortunately, there was no such ‘smooth transition’ when Minister Birmingham announced the new ELICOS Standards at AIEC 2017. Media misinformation resulted in the perception that a new English language test regime would be made compulsory for all international students. With the new National Code and ELICOS Standards in place, English Australia CEO and the IEAA CEO combined to facilitate discussions with stakeholders on long overdue new Foundation Studies Standards.
POLICY AND ADVOCACY The Foreign Affairs Department’s Foreign Policy White Paper was launched in November 2017. Much of its content, and the subsequent media commentary, was devoted to Australia’s security interests vis-à-vis our relations with China and the US. However, international education was also a feature of the paper (IEAA focussed its submission in this policy area). It was heartening to note that Trade Minister Steven Ciobo used the launch to announce that a new brand was being devised for all of Australia’s industry sectors to replace the current ‘Australia Unlimited’ and ‘Future Unlimited’ brand.
With sector stakeholders putting a great deal of thought into submissions regarding desirable changes to SSVF, they were disappointed when Home Affairs indicated that virtually no changes were warranted. IEAA responded to this by organising a peak bodies delegation to meet with Assistant Minister for Immigration Alex Hawke. He agreed to form a working group of peak bodies and Departmental officers to recommend a model by which the recruiting principal education provider would no longer be held responsible for the entire academic progress risk of students who subsequently transferred to different providers. This working group hopes to finalise the new ‘shared risk’ model by end of 2018.
Education Visa Consultative Committee
Higher Education Standards Panel
IEAA has been represented on this important committee, chaired by the Home Affairs Department, since its inception six years ago. The sharing with committee members of the latest student visa applications and approval figures allows stakeholders to have detailed discussions regarding any trends that might be cause for concern. A significant increase in Nepalese visa approvals was closely monitored over the past year. This period also coincided with the first annual review since the introduction of the Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF).
In November 2017, HESP Panel members signed off on their report to Minister Birmingham regarding barriers to entry issues associated with professional accreditation of domestic and international students. A key feature of this investigation was the impact of some professional associations’ policy dictates in compromising education providers’ curriculum setting autonomy. This issue was subsequently debated at the TEQSA annual conference when IEAA CEO represented HESP as a panellist. In March 2018, the IEAA CEO was reappointed to the HESP for a three-year term under the new Chair, Griffith University Vice Chancellor Ian O’Connor.
DFAT white paper
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POLICY AND ADVOCACY Key topics discussed included expansion of the nascent NCP alumni program, strategies for expanding Indigenous student participation and the need to raise wider community understanding of the benefits that Australia derives from NCP.
New Colombo Plan
Training Minister’s Roundtable
In their capacity as members of the NCP Steering Group, IEAA Board member Trevor Goddard and the CEO attended the second ‘deep dive’ Strategy Day in May, 2018. Key topics discussed included expansion of the nascent NCP alumni program, strategies for expanding Indigenous student participation and the need to raise wider community understanding of the benefits that Australia derives from NCP.
Federal Minister for Training and Skills, Karen Andrews, invited IEAA Board member Janelle Chapman and the CEO to her second Roundtable on International Skills Engagement at Parliament House in February 2018. The Minister used this forum to gain feedback on her introduction of new Intensive Skills Courses (ISTs) and how they might be promoted for teacher training purposes in appropriate markets such as India and Indonesia. The minister also indicated her ambition for Australian VET providers to focus on one or two emerging markets, such as Sri Lanka, for enhanced offshore course delivery.
The strategy day was followed up by a meeting of the Steering Group at Parliament House in late June. This meeting was chaired by Minister Julie Bishop who encouraged a wide ranging discussion on how the associated internship program might be enhanced through greater buy-in from her Business Champions Network. Discussion also centred on data that proved up the large number of NCP mobility grantees who came from lower socio-economic backgrounds. This was seen as an important way to futureproof NCP. For similar reasons, and on equity grounds, the IEAA CEO continued to raise the need for vocational education and training students to be included as candidates for NCP grants.
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STATE REPRESENTATION Since commencing operations, StudyNSW has supported 29 innovative partner projects, co-funded with industry to enhance the student experience and improve the competitiveness of NSW’s international education sector.
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Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
The ACT celebrated an enviable 17 per cent growth in overseas student numbers over the past year (total of 16,922 student visas). This growth may soon accelerate with a firm proposal put before the ACT Government for a new UNSW campus for between 5,000–10,000 students. The popular on-campus accommodation guarantee is still in place for all first year undergraduates studying at the two major universities.
In 2017, the NSW Government increased its investment in international education through StudyNSW by 57 per cent, from $4.7 million to $7.4 million over 4 years. Since commencing operations, StudyNSW has supported 29 innovative partner projects, co-funded with industry to enhance the student experience and improve the competitiveness of NSW’s international education sector.
In addition to a new $500 million redevelopment of mostly accommodation infrastructure at ANU, the ACT Government partnered with the University of Canberra to construct a new hospital, adjacent to the campus, which will assist in educating many overseas students in Work Integrated Learning opportunities.
Special mention should be made of the ‘Global Scope’ work experience program for over 2,000 students to work in NSW Government agencies and other organisations, as well as free legal advice funding provided to the Redfern Legal Centre. Highlights of the 2017/18 partnership grants included:
The ACT Government also approved in June 2017 a $3 million allocation over 4 years to continue Study Canberra’s destination marketing and student experience initiatives. The territory’s Vice Chancellors Forum held two meetings throughout the year and attendees included Australian National University, the University of Canberra, University of New South Wales, Australian Catholic University, Charles Sturt University and the Canberra Institute of Technology.
• Co-funding of the NSW Police Force Student Ambassador Program • Supporting English Australia and Allianz to develop a best practice guide on international student mental health • Collaboration with Cricket NSW and the Sydney Sixers to deliver a series of events for international and domestic students. The IEAA CEO continued as a member of Study NSW’s International Education Advisory Board (IEAB) and supported the Chair, Hon. Patricia Forsythe, in advocacy meetings with NSW Minister for Education, Paul Stokes and with the Secretary of the Premier’s Department.
STATE REPRESENTATION Northern Territory IEAA has been pleased to partner with the NT Government to ensure that international education is a key driver of the territory’s future. To this end, the IEAA CEO presented and spoke at a number of events associated with Darwin Business Week in October 2017. We also facilitated a strategic workshop for Charles Darwin University. A destination marketing workshop took place with Study NT in Alice Springs in November. Our 12-month collaboration with Study NT culminated in June 2018 with IEAA organising a two-day seminar on ‘Strength in numbers: a consortia-based approach to education exports’, which brought together both local and interstate sector providers.
Queensland The re-elected Labor State Government continued with the second year of implementation of its ‘International Education and Training Strategy to Advance Queensland 2016–2026’. The 10 year strategy (with a five-year funding envelope of $25.3 million) sets out some bold initiatives with a special emphasis on 10 regional study hubs. The strategy is built around three foundation activities: an annual summit, a global partnership fund and a local partnership plan.
The June 2018 summit was attended by over 200 delegates in Cairns, where the champion Minister Kate Jones took the opportunity to launch the new Study Queensland re-positioning framework, ‘Start here. Go anywhere’. IEAA President Chris Ziguras, Vice President Melissa Banks and the CEO (who is also a member of the state’s International Education and Training Advisory Group) all had roles in summit sessions. More than 50 projects have now been funded through the partnership fund and have seeded some excellent grassroots and community / business collaboration initiatives such as the ‘Raise Your Voice’ choir and student hubs.
Trade and Investment Queensland’s June 2018 summit was attended by over 200 delegates in Cairns, where the champion Minister Kate Jones took the opportunity to launch Study Queensland’s new positioning framework, ‘Start here. Go anywhere’.
Key achievements for the year included: • Engagement of the first Innovators in Residence, Gus Balbontin from Lonely Planet and Will Archer founder of i-graduate. The program proved an innovative way for government to obtain expert services while creating a shared vision at the regional level. • With the Gold Coast hosting the Commonwealth Games 2018, Queensland also piloted a novel approach to education agent engagement. This involved an Agent Pitch Challenge which attracted 45 entries and five finalists. The winning agent, PEACS, got the opportunity to work with Study Queensland to deliver their campaign.
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STATE REPRESENTATION Safe, affordable student accommodation has been given a big priority in Adelaide with four new purpose-built student accommodation developments approved.
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South Australia The change of State Government in March 2018 has provided additional impetus to SA’s international education sector. The new Coalition Government had already, in the run up to the election, released an international education policy and committed to increasing Study Adelaide’s contribution from government to $2.5 million per annum. Post-election, the new Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, David Ridgway, has become the champion minister for the sector. He also chairs a reconstituted Ministerial Advisory Committee for International Education (MACIE) and has embarked on meaningful engagement with all stakeholders including Study Adelaide. An early focus is to double the number of student ambassadors and to enhance education agent engagement with more familiarisation tours.
Safe, affordable student accommodation has been given a big priority in Adelaide with four new purpose-built student accommodation developments approved. The South Australia Student Accommodation Association (SASA) embarked on a national tour to scope potential for a new national accommodation body. Through our Board member, Rebecca Bendall, and involvement from the IEAA CEO, our Association has provided strong support for this initiative. In addition, the CEO provided a presentation to the Study Adelaide Board at their end of year meeting in December 2017.
Tasmania The re-election of the Hodgman Liberal Government ensured that the Tasmania’s Global Education Growth Strategy (launched in May 2017) has continued to be implemented. Apart from marketing Tasmania as a study destination, the strategy has a strong emphasis on facilitating opportunities for further investment into education infrastructure. New UTAS Vice Chancellor, Rufus Black, has followed his predecessor’s prioritisation of relocating the Hobart, Launceston and Burnie campuses to new CBD footprints as a way of attracting more international students.
STATE REPRESENTATION Victoria
Western Australia
In May 2018, Melbourne achieved third best student city in the world status (behind London and Tokyo) in the QS Best Student Cities rankings. A key component is the Victorian Government’s International Student Welfare Program, which provides $4 million for projects that improve the welfare of international students studying in Victoria. To date, the program has supported 67 initiatives and engaged over 171,000 students. Projects have addressed workplace exploitation, mental health and safety.
Despite initial hopes that the newly elected McGowan Government might provide international education with greater priority, the removal of the five points for regional sponsored migration and cuts to the state skills list have been blamed for a 22 per cent decline in year on year ELICOS enrolments. The absence of a ‘champion Minister’ for the sector has also led to confusion and mixed messages over governance.
The Victorian Government also expanded the integrated International Student Work Rights Legal Service, based out of the Study Melbourne Student Centre, to provide students access to two full-time lawyers. Two key initiatives over the year included: • The LIVE (Lead, Intern, Volunteer, Experience) program which encourages international students to take up volunteering and internship opportunities with Victorian businesses • A commitment by the State Government to provide a further $5.5 million over 12 months to the iUSE pass which is a public transport discount scheme for international students. IEAA has been represented by its CEO on the Victoria Government’s International Education Ministerial Roundtable since its inception.
The StudyPerth Board was restructured with previous Murdoch University International Head, Phil Payne appointed to the Executive Director position and newly retired Navitas Chief, Rod Jones taking on the role of Chair.
On a more optimistic note, the StudyPerth Board was restructured with previous Murdoch University International Head, Phil Payne appointed to the Executive Director position and newly retired Navitas Chief, Rod Jones taking on the role of Chair. The five WA universities have all provided senior Board representatives and the IEAA CEO agreed to take on a co-opted Board position. IEAA also entered into a partnership agreement with Study Perth to jointly conduct a number of WA based Young Professionals events. As at June 30, a new draft WA International Education Strategy had been completed and was awaiting sign off from the Premier. The major universities had also agreed to a significant funding boost to Study Perth initiatives on the basis that the state government would provide additional funding above their initial commitment of $2 million over five years.
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Former IEAA President Helen Zimmerman was recognised for her immense contribution with the Distinguished Contribution to International Education award. Here she is receiving her award from Andrew Barkla, CEO of IDP.
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IEAA EXCELLENCE AWARDS
IEAA Life Membership
Distinguished Contribution to International Education
Excellence in Leadership in International Education
Helen Cook ETS TOEFL
Helen Zimmerman Navitas
Rebecca Hall Trade and Investment Queensland
Best Practice in International Education
Best Practice in International Education
Innovation in International Education
Outstanding Postgraduate Thesis
International Postgraduate Paediatric/Nurse Certificate Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
Victorian Young Leaders to China Department of Education and Training Victorian Government
Creating employment opportunities for international students in SA StudyAdelaide
Jan Christian C. Gube Hong Kong Polytechnic University
IEAA’s Excellence Awards were proudly sponsored by IDP, ETS TOEFL, QS Enrolment Solutions, QS and i-graduate. 21
strategic pillar II
professional learning
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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FRAMEWORK In late 2017, the IEAA Board commissioned Anna Ciccarelli and Betty Leask to review the ongoing needs of our members and future directions for the association. The findings of this review identified a clear opportunity to develop a Professional Learning Framework (PLF), which now forms an important part of our 2018–2020 strategy.
With the move towards micro-credentials and lifelong learning, it became increasingly apparent that our members are looking for an accessible means to expand their skills. As such, a key component of the PLF will be to enhance IEAA’s provision of online learning with a suite of selfpaced, online learning modules.
Building on IEAA’s established position as a leading professional development provider for Australia’s international education sector, the PLF will recognise and reward members for their education, experience and engagement with IEAA and the broader sector.
After a competitive tender process, we have engaged Liberate eLearning as our project partner to undertake the educational design. Liberate has extensive experience across the education (e.g. Monash, State Governments, UNSW) and corporate sectors (e.g Suncorp, Origin, Bendigo Bank).
It aims to meet the diverse learning needs of our members and will:
IEAA’s Professional Learning Framework (PLF) will recognise and reward members via a points-based system for their education, experience and engagement with IEAA and the broader sector.
We are on track to launch the PLF in early 2019.
• Incorporate existing and planned IEAA professional learning activities, both online and face-to-face • Recognise professional learning through the accrual of learning points resulting in tiered membership levels and post nominals • Is based on a broad interpretation of learning that ranges from simple engagement to active service leadership.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Free member webinars
Pre-AIEC events
We continued our program of free member webinars, which have proven to be a great valueadd to our offering and a welcome opportunity to engage with members online. We held eight webinars throughout 2017–18 – which tackled everything from learning abroad and Google Analytics, to international student wellbeing and China’s ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ – and attracted more than 500 registrants.
At AIEC 2017, IEAA facilitated eight half-day workshops and a full-day masterclass. The pre-conference events attracted more than 270 participants and achieved their highest ever satisfaction rating: 43 per cent of attendees reported that they were extremely satisfied with their workshop overall (up from 34 per cent in 2016). More than 70 per cent of masterclass attendees said they were extremely satisfied. See Appendix 3 (page 73) for more information.
Forums IEAA Network Forums continue to grow from strength to strength. Now in their fourth year, the forums have established themselves as an annual event in many international education professionals’ calendars. Of particular note, the Admissions and Compliance Forum expanded to two days, allowing for a dual focus on both admissions and compliance. It attracted more than 160 participants and was a great example of collaboration between the IEAA Network Conveners and the Victorian planning committee. In the spirit of collaboration, we were also delighted to partner with Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) to host IEAA’s Internationalisation of the Curriculum Forum in Brisbane. This enabled us to forge stronger links with the schools sector and co-fund Professor Ronald Barnett to travel from the UK to share his insights with an Australian audience. See Appendix 2 (page 68) for more information. 24
Indonesia symposium IEAA partnered with ACICIS, TAFE Directors Australia and Universities Australia to host a twoday symposium in Jakarta which brought together more than 130 leaders from the ASEAN region and Australia, with the aim of fostering long-term engagement across the region. Jointly focused on vocational education and training and higher education, the symposium deliberated on ways to enhance intra-ASEAN mobility of students and scholars, increase collaboration between academia, industry and government and support local community development and capacity building. The symposium was hosted at Atma Jaya University, the Australian Embassy in Jakarta and RISTEKDIKTI (the Indonesian Government Department for Education and Research) and supported by Austrade, Study Perth, Study NSW and Academies Australasia.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT A GLANCE
28 EVENTS 5 FORUMS 9 WORKSHOPS 8 WEBINARS 1 RESEARCH ROUNDTABLE 1 OFFSHORE SYMPOSIUM 4 OTHER
230+ SPEAKERS
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ADMISSIONS AND COMPLIANCE NETWORK With the Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) now firmly embedded into everything we do, our main focus over the last 12 months has been preparing for and implementing the new ESOS National Code 2018.
Geza Karacsony Convener
The new code builds on the solid foundations of its predecessor by spelling out aspects of compliance which had previously only been implied, strengthening consumer protection and simplifying requirements where possible. The IEAA Network structure has enabled our members to be up-to-date with each round of the draft code and provide feedback to government through IEAA and other peak bodies.
Professional development Ingrid Elliston Deputy Convener
Anurag Kanwar Deputy Convener
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We have played a significant role in providing professional development and networking opportunities in the implementation phase of the new code. Our pre-conference workshop at AIEC 2017, ‘Cracking the code: ESOS National Code 2018’, was sold out with 50 participants. The workshop focused on the new National Code and the Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) and how the two instruments overlap and complement each other.
Our Network’s leadership and representatives from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) and the Department of Education and Training (DET) delivered an informative session with lots of opportunities for questions and discussion.
National forum Our annual national forum was held in Melbourne on 3–4 May 2018. It was a two-day event for the first time and attracted over 160 participants. We were very pleased with the support from our Victorian colleagues in planning and delivering the forum. There were parallel sessions as well as a number of plenaries with speakers and participants from regulators, peak bodies, government departments and a wide range of providers. Cooperation between professional networks within and outside IEAA (e.g. state-based ESOS Reference Groups) continue to be important. These groups often intersect or overlap with the IEAA Network membership, bringing practitioners together to share information and best practice insights and enhance the work that we do.
INTERNATIONALISATION OF THE CURRICULUM NETWORK It was an exciting and productive year for the Internationalisation of the Curriculum (IoC) Network. We have continued to grow the network membership and offer professional development opportunities through our forum and at AIEC.
IEAA Network growth
Research digest and guides
Although the majority of our members work in higher education, we are witnessing growing numbers in the schools and VET sectors. Our increasing engagement with the schools sector is largely due to the work of Deputy Convenor, Mariana Lane (Independent Schools, Queensland). The IoC LinkedIn Group now has well over 300 members, many of whom actively contribute to online discussion, information sharing and collaboration.
We supported an IEAA-funded research project titled ‘Enhancing the experience and outcomes of international HDR candidates’. This included a research digest and three best practice guides (for candidates, supervisors and research managers) written by Ly Tran, Wendy Green and Lily Nguyen. The guides were launched at IEAA’s Mid-Winter Research Seminar in July 2017 and have been very well received.
Professional development Our key professional development activity during 2017–18 was our third annual forum, held in Brisbane on 3 July 2017. Thanks to the generous support and collaboration with Independent Schools Queensland, we were able to benefit from three internationally renowned speakers: Professors Ron Barnett, Betty Leask and Fazal Rizvi. The broader theme was ‘Learning and teaching in a supercomplex world’ and it attracted almost 30 participants.
External impacts There are indications that the discourse around IoC may be shifting. In Australia, we are now more likely to hear terms such as global citizenship, global awareness or 21st century learning, rather than IoC. Given the rise in graduate unemployment (or under-employment) in many countries, we expect to see more providers and students focused on global employability. The title and theme of our next forum, ‘Creative approaches to global learning’ will reflect this trend. Going forward, it may also be appropriate to change the name of the IoC Network.
Wendy Green Convener
Mariana Lane Deputy Convener
Damir Mitric Deputy Convener
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LEARNING ABROAD NETWORK
Linda Rust Convener
Cara Bonnington Deputy Convener
Simon Davies Burrows Deputy Convener
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Mobility for employability
Webinars
‘Mobility for Employability’ was the focus of the eighth annual IEAA Learning Abroad Forum, which was held in Brisbane on 9–10 August 2017. It focused on the impact of learning abroad, and was aimed at examining where the mobility journey is taking students.
We also held a number of well-received webinars, on ‘Academic Champions in Learning Abroad’ and ‘All Abroad: Effective Staff Training to Lead Short-term Programs’.
The Forum attracted 136 attendees across Australia from educational institutions, industry, government and the wider learning abroad network. Highlights included insights from careers offices, which explored the soft skills developed by students during learning abroad – and a deep dive into best practice in overseas internships.
In conjunction with ACICIS, the network also contributed to a submission on the Higher Education Administrative Information for Providers (HEAIP) and financial models for Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) institutions. This was developed to further the consultations held with the Department of Education and Training (DET) and other sectoral staff in assessing current options for overseas study placements and the eligibility for the Commonwealth Grant Scheme (CGS) and Higher Education Loan Program (HELP).
AIEC workshop Our AIEC 2017 pre-conference workshop was titled ‘Risky business: Mitigating risk in learning abroad’, and was attended by 30 practitioners and educators working in learning abroad. This session was followed by an open network meeting which provided a platform for informal conversations around future needs and objectives.
Sector consultations
Network leadership The network leadership changed in October 2017. We farewelled Leanne Harrison and welcomed Cara Bonnington as Deputy Convener. The current leadership would like to thank Leanne for her hard work and dedication to the network.
MARKETING AND RECRUITMENT NETWORK The last 12 months have been busy and productive for the Marketing and Recruitment Network. In an increasingly competitive global landscape, external forces are impacting the way we look at international recruitment. The focus for many years has been on lead generation to offer-acceptance, but is this enough?
AIEC 2017 Our pre-conference workshop at AIEC 2017 helped to empower participants to go beyond the ‘great firewall’ and embrace digital and social media platforms in China. It was a great opportunity for us to kick off collaborations with colleagues from Australia and around the world. In particular, we laid the foundation of what has been a rewarding partnership this year with our counterparts from the European Association for International Education (EAIE).
A holistic recruitment lifecycle This year’s IEAA Marketing and Recruitment Forum went ‘beyond conversion’ to take a holistic look at the international student lifecycle. With an amazing line-up of guest speakers, we examined how to combine cutting-edge marketing techniques with strong student and alumni engagement channels to create powerful and sustainable recruitment strategies.
Special thanks to our planning committee – Andrés Bayer, Marlena Mende and Michelle Hosemann – as well as Samuel Fahnle from IEAA. Without all of your efforts we would not have had such an engaging program.
Anna McLeod Convener
Collaboration: think ‘outside in’ This year we have made a determined effort to embrace collaboration and learning from outside of the international education sector, with our conveners and volunteers attending a range of conferences outside Australia and across other sectors. It is with this approach in mind that we look forward to our AIEC 2018 Network Conversation with great anticipation. Working together with colleagues from the EAIE marketing and recruitment community, we have put together an exciting session looking at the infusion of artificial intelligence (AI) in marketing. This panel session will address how to integrate new technologies in your martech stack and will explore how we can ensure our organisations and marketing recruitment teams are future ready.
Andrés Bayer Deputy Convener
Marlena Mende Deputy Convener
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PATHWAYS NETWORK The Pathways Network has welcomed the transition from Special Interest Group (SIG) to Network and the renewed interest from our varied base of members. Pathways are so complex and run across so many different parts of the sector, it makes for an exciting and interesting group of committed professionals who prepare students all around the world for success in education. Heidi Reid Convener
Ruby Biscuit Deputy Convener
Denise Bush Deputy Convener
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AIEC 2017
Advocacy for pathways
Our pre-conference workshop at AIEC was a great success thanks to innovative speakers like Thomas Dunlop from Navitas (China) and Daniel Renton from Kaplan (Australia). It was a good opportunity for us to get the inside scoop on what is happening in ‘Global power shifts and the impact on pathways’.
With no peak body of its own, the Pathways community relies heavily on IEAA to be its voice in Canberra. The ‘National Standards for Foundation Programs’ are coming under review and a consultation group was formed in early 2018 to begin preparing for this task.
AIEC itself provided a brief moment of panic, after new ELICOS standards were mistakenly reported by several Australian media outlets to be a new English exam. It brought pathways into the spotlight and made for a well-attended Network Conversation to clear up some of the confusion. IEAA CEO Phil Honeywood kindly helped us to clarify the situation.
Pathways PD2 We have also listened to our members and their call for professional development designed specifically for Pathways teachers. The result is ‘Pathways PD2: by teachers, for teachers’ – a joint collaboration with English Australia to better meet the needs of the sector and enhance academic excellence. The first event led by IEAA will be held on Saturday 27 July at Trinity College Melbourne. A second event led by English Australia will be held in Sydney on 11 August at Macquarie University.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS NETWORK This year our network was excited to change its name to the Scholarships and Fellowships Network. We feel that this name better reflects our members’ broad and deep involvement with sponsors, donors, scholarship students, education institutions and governments who we work with on a daily basis.
AIEC 2017 At AIEC in October, we were pleased to see scholarships, scholarship awardees and sponsors make their way into the mainstream conference program. Our own IEAA Network Conversation served as the Australian launch for a recent book International scholarships in higher education: Pathways to social change. We were also given a fascinating briefing on the Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility, a project that will tell us so much about Australian scholarships and the alumni from our region who have studied in Australian education institutions over the decades.
Lighting the paths to change Our forum in April, ‘Lighting the paths to change’, provided our members and sponsors with a great opportunity for networking and professional development. Once again, we were supported by the participation of many sponsors, without whom we could not make the event what it is.
We were also pleased to commission a paper by Professor Joan Dassin, an experienced scholarship practitioner and researcher from Brandeis University in the USA. Joan attended our event to deliver her paper, and was incredibly generous with her time and knowledge.
Anna Kent Convener
Looking ahead Looking ahead, we are excited to broaden our focus, holding a pre-AIEC 2018 workshop looking at the role of scholarships for students and young people seeking asylum. The life-changing potential of education is never far from our minds – and this workshop will equip participants with some tools to have an even greater impact. In a world where the diplomatic role of scholarships and international education is hitting the headlines, supporting our members with research, practical support and a network of colleagues remains a vital activity. Thanks to the IEAA Secretariat for their support of our work, and the leadership team for their tireless work to make the Network better every year!
Anneliese Berglind Deputy Convener
Amy Wan Deputy Convener
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STUDENT LIFE NETWORK
Debra Langton Convener
Leanne Harrison Deputy Convener
Up and running
Inaugural forum
During the second half of 2017 impetus grew within the sector to create a new IEAA Network focussing on the international student experience. This is such a large and multi-faceted area, yet it was not specifically represented in any of the existing IEAA Networks. The Board approved the creation of the new Student Life Network in late 2017, which was ratified in early 2018.
Planning for our inaugural Student Life Forum began in March, with a Planning Committee that included Network Conveners, Megan Dench and Nuala Myatt-Bocarro. We are planning an ambitious and broad program for the one-day event to be held in Brisbane on 6 July.
We aim to bring together like-minded colleagues to identify, discuss and disseminate issues of concern, best practice and innovative solutions to enhancing the international student experience beyond the classroom. Our audience includes professionals working in student support, advice and counselling, employability, health and wellbeing, community engagement, accommodation provision, integration, communication development, alumni and other areas across the student lifecycle. The common denominator is a desire to enhance the international student experience.
Webinar Danielle Hartridge Deputy Convener
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We hosted our first webinar on ‘Nuturing student wellbeing through mindful communication’ in March 2018. It was presented by Kasia OrlowskaMeinen (Life Design) and moderated by our Deputy Convener, Leanne Harrison.
Topics will include: •
International student experience perceptions
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Employability
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Safety, health and wellbeing, and
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The role of local and state governments.
Associations roundtable The inaugural International Student Experience Roundtable meeting was convened on 20 April 2018. The roundtable was hosted by IEAA and included representatives from key associations such as ISANA, ANZSSA, SASAA, ACEN, NAGCAS, APSAA, SAA, CISA and AFIS. It was a very helpful exchange of information and ideas, and it was agreed that further meetings would also be worthwhile.
TRANSNATIONAL EDUCATION NETWORK Australia has been a world leader in transnational education (TNE) for the past 40 years. As global competition gets tougher, IEAA’s TNE Network is wellpositioned to continue to provide timely and focused professional development and networking opportunities to ensure we can remain ahead of the curve.
AIEC 2017
National forum
Our AIEC 2017 pre-conference workshop, ‘Trends from across the pond: What’s next for TNE in Australia?’, was well-attended with almost 30 participants. It explored TNE directions in the UK and US – our main competitors – and the diverse approaches to TNE, models and protocols under which they operate. Kadi Taylor’s contribution also highlighted the growth of associated industries, influence and connections touched by international education.
Our annual TNE forum was held in Melbourne on 26– 27 June 2017 and attracted almost 100 participants. We were lucky to have a number of international speakers, including Susanne Kammüller (DAAD), Leon Choong (Kaplan Singapore) and Brandon Lee (SkillsFuture Singapore).
China’s ‘Belt and Road’ Our webinar, ‘China’s Belt and Road Initiative’ was presented by Professor Bob Adamson (UNESCO / Education University of Hong Kong) and attracted 80 registrations. Professor Adamson outlined possible strategies for Australian providers to better engage with China’s ambitious soft power initiative.
Caryn Nery Convener
Looking ahead We are thrilled to have Richard Garrett from the UK’s Observatory on Borderless Higher Education confirmed for our AIEC 2018 preconference workshop. The workshop will focus on ‘The future of (online) transnational education’ and will include a number of Australian case studies. As new technology continues to drive change in education delivery, online and blended learning will be increasingly significantl in TNE partnerships. TNE practitioners and academics will need to ensure we are across the major transformations in the skills and training required to prepare students for the future workplace.
Marisa Furno Deputy Convener
Fion Lim Deputy Convener
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IEAA continues to promote the development of up and coming staff in international education through our Young Professionals (YP) program. We expanded from two to five chapters across Australia, launching new groups in Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia.
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James Martin, Elissa Newall and Rebecca Bendall – who were integral to launching the YP Networks in South Australia and Victoria – stepped down from their volunteer roles and IEAA welcomed new co-chairs across each of the state chapters.
Katie Hanna NSW co-chair
Anton Crace QLD co-chair
Aaron Danicek SA co-chair
Stephanie Bethencourt-Joyce VIC co-chair
Megan MacNeill WA co-chair
Yara Vasina NSW co-chair
Katrina Reid QLD co-chair
Kimberly Goh SA co-chair
Damian Tyson VIC co-chair
Broderick Moncrieff WA co-chair
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AT A GLANCE
13 EVENTS
500+ ATTENDEES
540+ MEMBERS
strategic pillar III
research
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RESEARCH AGENDA As part of IEAA’s strategic plan for 2018–2020, the Research Committee developed a research agenda and associated internal research management framework. The aim of this process was to better understand the priorities and concerns of members, to help shape a research program that benefits the sector, supports access to information and informs decisions at organisational and policy-making levels.
graduate outcomes
We consulted with research users and supporters to determine four priority themes of inquiry over the next three to five years. The research agenda is supported by a strong focus on ‘research in action’ – practical, accessible and valuable insights informed by evidence. A successful research agenda will build on the existing good work already undertaken to promote IEAA and other research across an engaged research network, including: • stronger relationships with our sister associations • encourage emerging researchers in the field • and ensure that IEAA is positioned as a ‘go to’ trusted source of knowledge in international education.
student experience and community engagement
understanding social and economic impact
australia’s role in the asia-pacific
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Building and strengthening support for international education in Australia (Phase 1) Through engaging with industry and local community organisations, this project aimed to: •
Increase awareness and understanding of the social, cultural and economic benefits of international education
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Encourage better engagement between industry, international education sector stakeholders and the wider community
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Provide accurate information about the benefits of international education.
IEAA conducted 54 interviews with industry and community professionals, which found a need to humanise the international student cohort and to demystify the sector. This built on earlier IEAA research which concluded that we need to move beyond ‘preaching to the converted’ to promote the benefits of international education.
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This includes communicating with industry and community based organisations to facilitate consistent messaging about the broader societal, cultural and economic benefits for Australia. Based on these findings, IEAA developed a toolkit of resources to help employers and the broader public to understand the benefits of international education to their businesses and communities. The toolkit includes two videos, two reference guides and an infographic. This project was funded by DET’s ‘Australian International Education: Enabling Growth and Innovation (EGI)’ program. An additional grant application to develop and implement a communication and dissemination strategy for the toolkit was successful and will be rolled out in early 2019.
RESEARCH IN ACTION International education data gaps consultation project This project sought to gain a provider perspective of the current state of play in international education data. Between October 2017 and April 2018, IEAA engaged with around 200 stakeholders across the sector to better understand the extent to which providers use international education data and what critical gaps exist in current available data. Consultation included an online survey, as well as face-to-face focus groups where providers were asked to share their experiences with using existing data sets, views on opportunities for improvement and where they see critical gaps that would benefit from a coordinated approach. This project was funded through the Australian International Education: Enabling Growth and Innovation (EGI) program. A report was submitted to DET on 28 June 2018, which outlined the findings from the consultation process and included three recommendations. This report is expected to be published in late 2018, pending department approval.
Higher degree research guides International higher degree research (HDR) candidates can make original contributions to knowledge and the enrichment of research, as well as to the development of cultural understandings and transnational networks in their host universities. However, many of these potential contributions are under-recognised and some international HDR candidates report challenges in successfully completing their studies. Based on significant research into reciprocal intercultural supervision, IEAA and our Internationalisation of the Curriculum Network developed three best practice guides for international candidates, supervisors and research training managers. These guides can assist practitioners and students in improving outcomes for HDR candidates.
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RESEARCH EVENTS This year’s Mid-Winter Research Mid-winter seminar 2017 Seminar focused on strategies IEAA’s Mid-Winter Research Seminar is aimed at supporting new and emerging researchers in the to prepare the sector for sector. This year’s event took place on Tuesday ongoing growth while enhancing 4 July in Brisbane. It focused on strategies to prepare the sector for ongoing growth while positive student experience. enhancing positive student experience. We also discussed the economic benefits of international education and the impact on the wider community. Key themes included: •
Supporting projected growth
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Opportunities for regional Australia
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Enhancing cities and regional centres through diversity
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Community impact of international education.
The event was supported by Trade and Investment Queensland.
Research Roundtable 2017 This year’s IEAA Research Roundtable picked up where we left off in 2016 to examine education diplomacy and soft power in the 21st century. It brought together leaders and researchers in international education to discuss recent findings and directions for future research. We looked at the implications for education providers, governments and students, as well as local and global communities. Key themes included future forecasting, public advocacy and the role of international education associations. Additionally, IEAA commissioned two stimulus papers for this event: •
Education as aid and the impact on international public diplomacy (Anna Kent and David Lowe)
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The rise of social media in public influence for international education (David Comp)
The Roundtable was held in Hobart on Tuesday 10 October 2017. It attracted 50 people from across the globe including Australia, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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OTHER PROJECTS Scholarships and on-award enrichment In April 2018, we were pleased to commission a paper for the Scholarships and Fellowships Network Forum. Written by Professor Joan Dassin from Brandeis University (US), this paper provides an overview of on-award support and enrichment programs currently offered to scholarship students from a number of global scholarship programs. It analyses the factors of success and presents some best practice principles that practitioners can apply to on-award enrichment programs for improved scholarship outcomes.
Research digests IEAA produced two new editions to our research digest series. These include: Enhancing the experience and outcomes of international HDR candidates: reciprocal cultural supervision • Associate Professor Ly Tran (Deakin University) • Dr Wendy Green (University of Tasmania) • LiLy Nguyen (University of Melbourne) Learning abroad and employability • Dr Davina Potts (University of Melbourne)
International Student Barometer Once again, IEAA partnered with i-graduate for the biennial International Student Barometer (ISB), undertaken on behalf of the Department of Education and Training. The ISB tracks and compares the decision-making, expectations, perceptions and intentions of international students from application to graduation. It enables institutions to make informed decisions to enhance the international student experience and drive successful recruitment and marketing strategies. IEAA’s brokerage role involved sourcing public TAFE institutes, private higher education and VET providers to participate in the project and ensure broad representation. The results will be launched at AIEC in October 2018.
We were pleased to commission a paper for IEAA’s Scholarships and Fellowships Network Forum. Written by Professor Joan Dassin from Brandeis University (US), this paper provides an overview of on-award support and enrichment programs currently offered to scholarship students from a number of global scholarship programs.
Austrade market action plans In partnership with English Australia, IEAA undertook a consultation process on behalf of Austrade, to gather sector views into two markets, Indonesia and Vietnam. Between February and March 2018, Phil Honeywood (CEO, IEAA) and Brett Blacker (CEO, English Australia) conducted five face-to-face workshops (in Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney) with approximately 70 stakeholders. The findings from these workshops, along with the results of an online survey were provided to Austrade. The collective views of the sector will inform Austrade’s development of their market action plans. 41
enabling capability I
communications
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A fresh, new look for IEAA IEAA was pleased to unveil a fresh new look at AIEC 2017. As one of the key goals of our 2014–2017 strategy, the new brand aims to position IEAA as the ‘top of mind’ association for international education in Australia. The final result reflects the core attributes of our members – engaged, forward thinking and internationally focussed – and enhances IEAA’s image as a modern, progressive organisation. It also strengthens our value proposition to members, stakeholders and government, and better distinguishes us from affiliate associations in Australia and overseas.
‘Engage, empower, educate’ is the strapline that underpins IEAA’s new brand, which is designed to reflect the core attributes of international education professionals: engaged, forward thinking and internationally focussed.
The brand re-development was led by IEAA’s Communications Manager, in partnership with Melbourne-based digital agency Squareweave – which specialises in the education and not-forprofit sectors. It involved direct input from more than 50 members and external stakeholders. The project included: • A new logo • Website re-development • New visual identity and expanded image library featuring IEAA members • Complete overhaul of print collateral. Out with the old and in with the new: IEAA’s old and new logos.
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COMMUNICATIONS Website re-development A key objective of the strategy underpinning the brand re-development was to enhance our online presence and ensure our website adds value to members and external stakeholders. We were fortunate to be able to engage the expertise of our branding agency, Squareweave, in the design process. The development and site build was undertaken by IEAA’s software provider, Advanced Solutions International (ASI).
The re-development involved an extensive audit to analyse existing usage and optimise the new site to showcase the value of IEAA membership. We also engaged members and external users in user experience (UX) testing to ensure the new site is aligned with members’ needs and is better able to support the association’s strategic objectives. Key enhancements to the new site include: •
Showcasing IEAA’s research strengths and integrating the former International Education Research Network (IERN) sub-site into the main architecture
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New member directory and enhanced career opportunities board
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Fully mobile responsive templates to ensure smart phone and tablet compatibility
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Better highlighting of the benefits of individual and organisational membership.
The new website was launched together with the new brand at AIEC 2017. Feedback from members has been particularly positive and ASI has cited it as a best practice model for their other clients.
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Now that the brand and website development is complete, we are well positioned to achieve the communications goals outlined in IEAA’s new overarching strategy for 2018–2020.
enabling capability II
organisational and financial sustainabilty
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GOVERNANCE Board
BOARD MEETINGS The Board met five times in 2017–18: • 10 August 2017 (Face to face)
• 16 February 2018 (Face to face)
• 30 October 2017 (Teleconference)
• 9 May 2018 (Teleconference)
• 6 December 2017 (Face to face) NAME
BOARD POSITION
MEETINGS ELIGIBLE
MEETINGS ATTENDED
Christopher Ziguras
President
5
5
Melissa Banks
Vice-President
5
4
Trevor Goddard
Treasurer
5
5
Jo Asquith
Ordinary Board Member
5
4
Rebecca Bendall
Invited Board Member (by Board)
3
3
Janelle Chapman
Ordinary Board Member
5
3
Rongyu Li
Ordinary Board Member
5
4
Ingeborg Loon
Invited Board Member
5
5
Peter Mackey
Invited Board Member (by President)
5
4
Davina Potts
Ordinary Board Member
5
5
Derek Scott
Invited Board Member (by Board)
4
3
Kelly Smith
Ordinary Board Member
4
3
Sarah Todd
Ordinary Board Member
5
2*
Monica Turvey
Ordinary Board Member
1
1
* Absent with leave 6 December, 16 February
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IEAA held its Board election in October 2017. Nominations for Treasurer and three Ordinary Board Member positions closed at midnight on Tuesday 12 September 2017. Eleven nominations were received for the three Ordinary Board Member positions. No valid nominations were received for the position of Treasurer. As per IEAA’s constitution, where no nominations for a vacancy are received, nominations may be made at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM was held on Thursday 12 October 2017 at 1.30pm at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, Tasmania. Three nominations were received for the position of Treasurer at the AGM. Members present at the meeting, and those with completed proxy forms voted. Voting for the position of Treasurer and the 3 Ordinary Board Member positions closed at the end of the AGM. Trevor Goddard was elected as Treasurer and Jo Asquith, Davina Potts and Kelly Smith were elected as Ordinary Board Members, each for a two-year term. To ensure good representation across sectors and states, the Board can appoint up to two additional members. The Board appointed Rebecca Bendall and Derek Scott (reappointed) to the Board at its 30 October Board Meeting.
SECRETARIAT The Secretariat remains based at RMIT University in Melbourne. IEAA extends its thanks to RMIT for its continued support. Kine Asgautsen took leave to welcome a new baby and, on this basis, Samuel Fahnle joined the team as her maternity leave replacement. Seconded from his Development Coordinator role at RMIT, Sam hit the ground running, coordinating IEAA’s professional development events.
Phil Honeywood CEO
Renée Chalon Research Manager
Emily O’Callaghan Operations Manager
Peter Muntz Communications Manager
Kine Asgautsen Professional Development Coordinator
Samuel Fahnle Professional Development Coordinator
Cindy Wei Lu Administrative Officer
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FINANCIAL REPORT Board member’s report
Principal activities The association is Australia’s leading international education professional organisation. Its mission is to enhance the quality and standing of Australian international education by serving the professional needs and interests of its members and by promoting international education within Australia and internationally.
Operating results The deficit for the financial year amounted to ($45,164) (2017: surplus of $91,229). Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Members of the Board:
Christopher Ziguras President
Trevor Goddard Treasurer
Signed on this Wednesday 19 September 2018.
Your Board members submit the financial report of the International Education Association of Australia Inc. for the financial year ended 30 June 2018. The names of Board members throughout the year and at the date of this report are listed here. NAME
BOARD POSITION
DATE OF APPOINTMENT
DATE OF CESSATION
Christopher Ziguras
President
8-Oct-15
-
Melissa Banks
Vice-President
20 Oct 16
-
Trevor Goddard
Treasurer
8-Oct-15
-
Jo Asquith
Ordinary Board Member
8-Oct-15*
-
Rebecca Bendall
Invited Board Member (by Board)
30 Oct 17
-
Janelle Chapman
Ordinary Board Member
20-Oct-16
-
Rongyu Li
Ordinary Board Member
14-Oct-10
-
Ingeborg Loon
Invited Board Member
31-Oct-16
-
Peter Mackey
Invited Board Member (by President)
17-Nov-16
-
Davina Potts
Ordinary Board Member
8-Oct-15*
-
Derek Scott
Invited Board Member (by Board)
30 Oct 17
-
Kelly Smith
Ordinary Board Member
12 Oct 17
-
Sarah Todd
Ordinary Board Member
20 Oct 16
-
Monica Turvey
Ordinary Board Member
8 Oct 2015
12 Oct 2017 *re-elected 12 October 2017
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FINANCIAL REPORT Statement of surplus or deficit for the year ended 30 June 2018 NOTE
2018 ($)
2017 ($)
3
1,585,123
1,345,792
Employee benefits expense
(876,711)
(676,961)
Direct project expenses
(451,360)
(321,161)
Award, promotion and publications
(57,768)
(70,224)
Administration expenses
(93,105)
(57,843)
Database and website costs
(21,473)
(48,824)
Consulting and support fees
(62,968)
–
Travel expenses
(66,902)
(79,550)
(Deficit) / surplus before tax
(45,164)
91,229
–
–
(45,164)
91,229
Revenue
Income tax expense (Deficit) / surplus for the year
The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements.
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FINANCIAL REPORT Statement of financial position as at 30 June 2018 NOTE
2018 ($)
2017 ($)
Cash and cash equivalents
4
1,021,274
1,041,246
Trade and other receivables
5
140,197
110,857
Other financial assets
6
1,117,371
1,059,900
9,824
–
CURRENT TOTAL ASSETS
2,288,666
2,212,003
TOTAL ASSETS
2,288,666
2,212,003
ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS
Prepayments
LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables
7
284,596
253,348
Income received in advance
8
1,102,416
1,011,837
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
1,387,012
1,265,185
TOTAL LIABILITIES
1,387,012
1,265,185
901,654
946,818
Accumulated surplus
901,654
946,818
TOTAL EQUITY
901,654
946,818
NET ASSETS EQUITY
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FINANCIAL REPORT Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 June 2018
ACCUMULATED
TOTAL ($)
Balance at 1 July 2017
946,818
946,818
Deficit for the year
(45,164)
(45,164)
Balance at 30 June 2018
901,654
901,654
855,589
855,589
91,229
91,229
946,818
946,818
SURPLUS ($)
2018
2017 Balance at 1 July 2016 Surplus for the year Balance at 30 June 2017
The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements. 51
FINANCIAL REPORT Statement of cash flows for the year ended 30 June 2018 NOTE
2018 ($)
2017 ($)
1,587,247
1,913,974
(1,608,863)
(1,305,246)
31,320
31,577
9,704
640,305
Payments for term deposits
(29,676)
(30,017)
Net cash provided used in investing activities
(29,676)
(30,017)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents held
(19,972)
610,288
1,041,246
430,958
1,021,274
1,041,246
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from customers Payments to suppliers and employees Interest received Net cash provided by operating activities
9
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year
4
The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements.
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FINANCIAL REPORT Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2018 The financial statements cover International Education Association of Australia Inc. as an individual entity. International Education Association of Australia Inc. is a not-for-profit association incorporated in Victoria under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (‘the Act’). The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board on 19 September 2018. The functional and presentation currency of International Education Association of Australia Inc. is Australian dollars. Comparatives are consistent with prior years, unless otherwise stated.
1. Basis of preparation The financial statements are special purpose financial statements prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012. The Board has determined that the association is not a reporting entity. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement requirements of the Australian Accounting Standards and Accounting Interpretations, and the disclosure requirements of AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows, AASB 108 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors and AASB 1054 Australian Additional Disclosures.
The financial statements, except for the cash flow information, have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. The amounts presented in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest dollar. The preparation of a financial report in conformity with Australian Accounting Standards requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgements about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
The following significant accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated, have been adopted in the preparation of this financial report.
2. Summary of significant accounting policies (a) Income tax The tax expense recognised in the statement of surplus or deficit comprises of current income tax expense. Current tax is the amount of income taxes payable (recoverable) in respect of the taxable surplus (deficit) for the year and is measured at the amount expected to be paid to (recovered from) the taxation authorities, using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Non member income of the association is only assessable for income tax, as member income is excluded under the principle of mutuality. (b) Revenue and other income Revenue is recognised when the amount of the revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the association and specific criteria relating to the type of revenue as noted below, has been satisfied. 53
FINANCIAL REPORT Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2018
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and is presented net of returns, discounts and rebates. Grant revenue Government grants are recognised at fair value where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all grant conditions will be met. Grants relating to expense items are recognised as income over the periods necessary to match the grant to the costs they are compensating. Grants relating to assets are credited to deferred income at fair value and are credited to income over the expected useful life of the asset on a straight-line basis. Interest revenue Interest is recognised using the effective interest method. Rendering of services Revenue in relation to rendering of services is recognised depending on whether the outcome of the services can be estimated reliably. If the outcome can be estimated reliably then the stage of completion of the services is used to determine the appropriate level of revenue to be recognised in the period. If the outcome cannot be reliably estimated then revenue is recognised to the extent of expenses recognised that are recoverable. 54
Subscriptions Revenue from the provision of membership subscriptions is recognised on a straight line basis over the financial year.
of disposal and value in use, to the asset’s carrying amount. Any excess of the asset’s carrying amount over its recoverable amount is recognised in the income and expenditure statement.
Other income Other income is recognised on an accruals basis when the association is entitled to it.
(e) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank.
(c) Goods and services tax (GST) Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
(f) Trade and other receivables Trade and other receivables are stated at their amortised cost less impairment losses.
Receivables and payable are stated inclusive of GST.
(g) Trade and other payables Trade and other payables are stated initially at fair value and subsequently measured at their amortised costs.
Cash flows in the statement of cash flows are included on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is classified as operating cash flows.
(h) Adoption of new and revised accounting standards The association has adopted all standards which became effective for the first time at 30 June 2018, the adoption of these standards has not caused any material adjustments to the reported financial position, performance or cash flow of the association.
(d) Impairment of non-financial assets At the end of each reporting period, the association reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, an impairment test is carried out on the asset by comparing the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs
(i) New accounting standards for application in future periods The AASB has issued new and amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have mandatory application dates for future reporting periods. The Board members have decided against early adoption of these Standards, but do not expect the adoption of these standards to have any impact on the reported position or performance of the association.
FINANCIAL REPORT Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2018 3) Revenue and other income
2018 ($)
2017 ($)
Membership income
6) Other financial assets CURRENT Term deposits
• individual membership
127,200
124,555
• organisational membership
538,053
486,619
52,000
46,000
Seminar and conference fees
412,117
444,953
7) Trade and other payables
Research and consulting fees
358,914
162,226
CURRENT
Development grant
35,000
35,000
Trade payables
Website advertising
10,227
10,455
Sundry payables and accrued expenses
Interest income
31,320
31,551
GST payable
Other income
20,292
4,372
–
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1,585,123
1,345,792
2018 ($)
2017 ($)
1,021,274
1,041,246
130,501
73,366
9,696
37,491
140,197
110,857
• corporate affiliates
Sale of publications
4) Cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank and in hand
1,117,371
1,059,900
1,117,371
1,059,900
232,336
207,770
8,500
8,000
43,760
37,578
284,596
253,348
5) Trade and other receivables CURRENT Trade receivables Accrued interest
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8) Deferred income
2018 ($)
2017 ($)
No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end
CURRENT Membership subscriptions
317,820
324,655
33,864
66,148
106,000
106,000
30,500
27,500
614,232
487,534
1,102, 416
1,011,837
1,021,274
1,041,246
1,021,274
1,041,246
(45,164)
91,229
(57,135)
165,864
• (increase)/decrease in prepayments
(9,824)
–
• increase/(decrease) in deferred income
90,579
281,477
• increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables
31,248
101,735
9,704
640,305
Professional development services AIEC fees AIEC awards Unexpected grants
9) Cash flow information (a) Reconciliation of cash Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows is reconciled to items in the as follows: Cash and cash equivalents (b) Reconciliation of result for the year to cashflows from operating activities
(Deficit) / surplus for the year Changes in assets and liabilities: • (increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables
Cashflows from operations
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10) Events after the end of the reporting period of the financial year which significantly affected or may
significantly affect the operations of the association, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the association in future financial years.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Statement by the Members of the Comittee Annual statements give true and fair view of financial performance and position of the association. The Board has determined that the association is not a reporting entity and that this special purpose financial report should be prepared in accordance with the accounting policies outlined in Note 2 to the financial statements. In the opinion of the Board the financial report as set out on pages 48–56. 1. Gives a true and fair view of the financial position of International Education Association of Australia Inc. as at 30 June 2018 and its performance for the year ended on that date. 2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that International Education Association of Australia Inc. will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due. This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board and is signed for and on behalf of the Board by:
Christopher Ziguras Trevor Goddard President Treasurer Signed on this Wednesday 19 September 2018.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of International Education Association of Australia Inc. Report on the Audit of the Financial Report Opinion We have audited the accompanying financial report, of International Education Association of Australia Inc. (the association), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2018, the statement of surplus or deficit, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the statement by members of the committee.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the association’s internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the management.
Conclude on the appropriateness of the management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the association’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial reporter, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the association to cease to continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
In our opinion, the financial report of International Education Association of Australia Inc. is in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 including: (a) (b)
giving a true and fair view of the association's financial position as at 30 June 2018 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and complying with Australian Accounting Standards to the extent described in Note 1.
Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the association in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board's APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Emphasis of Matter - Basis of Accounting We draw attention to Note 1 of the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report is prepared to assist the association to meet the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. Responsibilities of the Committee Members The committee members are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012, and for such internal control as the committee members determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
We communicate with the management regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
In preparing the financial report, the committee members are responsible for assessing the association's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the committee members either intends to liquidate the association or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Hill Rogers Assurance Partners
The committee members are responsible for overseeing the association's financial reporting process.
Brett Hanger Partner 12
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enabling capability III
partnerships
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MEMBERSHIP IEAA membership continued to grow, reaching 2,569 members by 30 June 2018 – an increase of 4 per cent compared to the previous financial year. The University of Western Australia upgraded from Silver to Gold membership. We welcomed the Victorian Institute of Technology as a Platinum member, Global Business College of Australia as a Gold member and Charles Darwin University as a Silver member. Australian Learning, Training & Education Centre (ALTEC), Cohort Go and Sonder also joined as Corporate Affiliates. See pages 62–63 for a list of all organisational members and corporate affiliates. IEAA thanks each organisation for their valued support.
IEAA membership 2008–18
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
30 JUNE 2017
30 JUNE 2018
Individual
318
328
Courtesy
38
31
Life membership
1
2
Sponsored
2,104
2,208
TOTAL
2,461
2,569
30 JUNE 2017
30 JUNE 2018
Platinum
11
12
Gold
11
13
Silver
17
17
Corporate affiliates
13
14
TOTAL
52
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ORGANISATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
3,000
2,461
2,500
1,906 2,000
1,136
1,500
804
1,442
2,141
2,569
2,359
1,554
1,056
1,000 500
508
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IEAA MEMBERSHIP AT A GLANCE
2,569 MEMBERS
56 ORG. MEMBERS
250+ ORGANISATIONS 61
ORGANISATIONAL MEMBERS Platinum
GBCA Global Business College of Australia
Gold GBCA Global Business College of Australia
GBCA
Global Business College of Australia
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ORGANISATIONAL MEMBERS Silver • • • • • • • • •
Australian Catholic University Charles Darwin University CQUniversity Deakin University Flinders University Holmes Institute James Cook University Brisbane-Sarina Russo Ozford College Queensland University of Technology
• • • • • • • •
Southern Cross University Swinburne University of Technology TAFE Queensland University of Canberra University of South Australia University of Southern Queensland University of Tasmania University of Wollongong
Corporate affiliates
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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS We are fortunate because we Australian International work in this sector every day, Education Conference (AIEC) so we know that international IEAA continued its long-standing partnership with IDP to host the Australian International Education education is one of society’s Conference (AIEC). AIEC 2017 was held in Hobart greatest drivers towards social and attracted over 1,300 delegates from Australia cohesion. and around the world. In total, 36 countries and Andrew Barkla over 462 organisations were represented, with 21 per cent of delegates coming from overseas. CEO, IDP Education The conference theme was ‘Embracing Diversity’ in international education. Related sessions discussed people, cultures, languages, places, partnerships, education sectors, pathways, delivery models and diverse approaches to learning, teaching, careers and employment.
Education peak bodies IEAA has continued to enjoy a collaborative relationship with Australia’s major education peak bodies. These include Universities Australia, English Australia, TAFE Directors Australia, the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET), the Council of Private Higher Education (COPHE), ISANA, Australian Government Schools International (AGSI) and the Independent Schools Council of Australia (ISCA). As well as speaking at many of their annual conferences, IEAA and these education peak bodies continue to collaborate in their responses to proposed legislative and regulatory reforms/policy changes. 64
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS Council of International Students Australia (CISA)
International Student Experience Association Roundtable
The Council of International Students of Australia (CISA) hosted its annual conference in Cairns in July 2018. Over 200 international students representing their education institutions all over Australia attended the conference. IEAA has enjoyed an excellent relationship with this year’s CISA National Executive and was well represented at the conference with both President, Christopher Ziguras and CEO Phil Honeywood chairing panels and presenting.
As a prelude to IEAA’s inaugraul Student Life Forum (to be held in July 2018), IEAA reached out to the CEO/Presidents of associations and organisations who have responsibilities in the student services sector including:
Global affiliated associations IEAA maintained its global presence and enhanced its Sister Association partnerships, through attending and presenting at EAIE (12–15 September 2017, Seville), APAIE (25-29 March 2018, Singapore), FAUBAI (14-18 April 2018, Rio De Janeiro) and NAFSA (27 May - 1 June 2018, Philadelphia) annual conferences. IEAA also thanks Carmel Murphy, International Director at University of Melbourne, who represented IEAA on the Hot Topics Global Panel at AIEA (18-21 February 2018, Washington DC).
• Asia-Pacific Student Accommodation Association (APSSA) • Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM) • Australia and New Zealand Student Services Association (ANZSSA) • Australia and New Zealand Student Services Association (ANZSSA) • Australian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN) • Australian Federation of International Students (AFIS) • Council of International Students of Australia (CISA) • ISANA: International Education Association • National Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (NAGCAS) A meeting was hosted in Melbourne on 20 April with agreement from the group to continue to meet twice yearly, to build relationships and enhance collaboration in research and activities relating to the international student experience. 65
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1. BOARD
Christopher Ziguras President
Melissa Banks Vice President
Trevor Goddard Treasurer
Jo Asquith Board member
Rebecca Bendall Board member
Janelle Chapman Board member
Rongyu Li Board member
Ingeborg Loon Board member
Peter Mackey Board member
Davina Potts Board member
Derek Scott Board member
Kelly Smith Board member
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2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEARNING & TEACHING IN A SUPERCOMPLEX WORLD: IEAA INTERNATIONALISATION OF THE CURRICULUM FORUM 2017 • Professor Ronald Barnett, Institute of London (United Kingdom)
• Professor Betty Leask, La Trobe University
• Hon. Phil Honeywood, IEAA
• Professor Fazal Rizvi, The University of Melbourne
• Dr Wendy Green, The University of Tasmania / IEAA
• Mariana Lane, Independent Schools Queensland / IEAA
• Dr Damir Mitric, La Trobe University / IEAA
Tuesday 4 July 2017, Brisbane
• Associate Professor Tim Allender, The University of Sydney
• Rebecca Hall, Trade and Investment Queensland
• Melissa Banks, IEAA; James Cook University
• Sally Parrott, RMIT University
• Kevin Brett, i-graduate
• Janelle Chapman, TAFE Queensland International • Jonathan Chew, Nous Group
• Imon Chowdhooree, Queensland University of Technology • Richard Francis, The University of Bath • Dr Cate Gribble, RMIT University
29 participants
• Professor Christopher Ziguras, IEAA / RMIT University
IEAA MID-WINTER RESEARCH SEMINAR 2017 • Lisa Annese, Diversity Council of Australia
Monday 3 July 2017, Brisbane
• Trang Hoang, Deakin University
54 participants
• Dr Davina Potts, The University of Melbourne
• Dr Francisco Rowe, The University of Liverpool • Andrea Slingsby, Atira Student Living
• Angelina Zhi Rou Tang, The University of Queensland • Associate Professor Ly Tran, Deakin University
• Professor Christopher Ziguras, IEAA / RMIT University
WHERE ARE THE CHAMPIONS? ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT IN LEARNING ABROAD • Professor Andrew Walker, Monash University Malaysia
• Sonia Chan (Chair), Swinburne University of Technology THE CONTENT CREATORS: HARNESSING STUDENT-GENERATED CONTENT IN LEARNING ABROAD • Oli Friedmann, Australian National University • Jogvan Klein, RMIT Vietnam
Friday 7 July 2017, Webinar 33 participants
Thursday 20 July 2017, Webinar 51 participants
• James Walsh, Australian National University
• Leanne Harrison (Moderator), UNSW Canberra COMBATING DOCUMENT FRAUD IN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RECRUITMENT: MASTERCLASS (in collaboration with CISWA) • Justin Watts, Australian Federal Government
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Thursday 27 July 2017, Perth 24 participants
2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MOBILITY FOR EMPLOYABILITY: IEAA MOBILITY FORUM 2017
Wednesday 9 – Thursday 10 August 2017, Brisbane
• Sharon Bellingham, Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage
• Tessa McCredie, University of Southern Queensland
• Ezra Bowen, Griffith University
• Dr Davina Potts, The University of Melbourne
• Michael Bergmann, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade • Emily Busse, International Studies Abroad (ISA) • Emma Cao, CISAustralia
• Catherine Campbell, QUT • Leonard Fitzpatrick, QUT
• Aiko Fujino, Bond University • Simon Gibson, EY
• Hon. Phil Honeywood, IEAA • Nathan Hui, QUT
• Julie Lambert, Griffith University • Alan McAlpine, QUT
• Jan McCreary, The University of Queensland
• Melinda Nimmo, QUT • Katie Prenzler, QUT
• Andrea Reid, The University of Queensland • Terri Roche, QUT
• Kate Row, The University of Queensland
• Linda Rust, James Cook University; IEAA
• Associate Professor Katrina Schmid, QUT • Lauren Soars, Bond University • Darren Tonkin, QUT
• Erin Watson-Lynn, The University of Melbourne • Elena Williams, ACICIS Study Indonesia
• Kalinda Wong, National Australia Bank, Hong Kong
SKILLS FOR TOMORROW, COLLABORATING FOR THE FUTURE: AUSTRALIA–INDONESIA–ASEAN SYMPOSIUM 2017
Wednesday 22 – Friday 24 August 2017, Jakarta
• Ir Sumarna F. Abdurrahman, Professional Certification National Board
• Associate Professor Simon Leunig, Curtin University
• Dr I Made Andi Arsana, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta
• Paulina Pannen, RISTEK DIKTI, Indonesia
• Dr Bradley Armstrong PSM, Australian Embassy, Jakarta • Jen Bahen, Director, TAFE Directors Australia
• Abdul Wahab Bangkona, Ministry of Manpower, Indonesia
• Elizabeth Campbell-Dorning, Department of Education and Training • Janelle Chapman, TAFE Queensland International
• Siska Darmawan, Himpunan Lembaga Pelatihan Seluruh (HILLSI) • Dino Patti Djalal, Former Ambassador to the United States • Ms Jane Duke, ASEAN
• Dr Matthew Durban, Austrade Jakarta
• Michael Fay, Asean Focus Group Pty Ltd
• Professor Anas Miftah Fauzi, Institut Pertanian Bogor • Claire Finch, TAFE NSW
• Professor Perry Hobson, Taylors University, Malaysia
• Abigail C. Lanceta, ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Department
136 participants
• Professor Andrew MacIntyre, RMIT University
132 participants
• Professor Nyoman Pujawan, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember • Dr Ahmad Rifandi, Bandung State Polytechnic
• Elisabeth Rukmini, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta • David Saunders, Holmesglen Institute
• Dr Eugene Sebastian, TAFE Queensland International • Eka Simanjuntak, The Willi Toisuta & Associates
• Dr Selvie Sinaga, Atma Jaya Catholic University, Jakarta
• Dr Mangadar Situmorang, Universitas Katolik Parahyangan (UNPAR) • Dr Agustian Sutrisno, Atma Jaya Catholic University
• Director General Patdono Suwignjo, RISTEK DIKTI, Indonesia • Elena Williams, ACICIS Study Indonesia
• Drs H. Mohammad Zen, Ministry of Religious Affairs • Professor Christopher Ziguras, IEAA
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2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOOGLE ANALYTICS: CRASH COURSE FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS
Wednesday 25 October 2017, Webinar
• Benedikt Wirmer, StudyPortals
68 participants
• Michelle Hosemann (Moderator), Monash University ALL ABROAD: EFFECTIVE STAFF TRAINING TO LEAD SHORT TERM PROGRAMS
Tuesday 27 February 2018, Webinar
• Dr Martha Johnson, The University of Minnesota
82 participants
• Dr Keven Dostal Dauer, The University of Minnesota
• Professor Christopher Ziguras (Moderator), IEAA; RMIT University NUTURING STUDENTS’ WELLBEING THROUGH MINDFUL COMMUNICATION
Thursday 1 March 2018, Webinar
• Kasia Orlowska-Meinen, Life Design
42 participants
• Leanne Harrison (Moderator), UNSW Canberra LIGHTING THE PATHS TO CHANGE: IEAA SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS FORUM 2018 • Dr Hazar Ahmed, Kuwait Cultural Office
• Tony Liston, Cardno
• Dr Abdulfatah J. Bostanji, Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission
• Sergeant Eniketi Toe’umu Mila, His Majesty’s Armed Forces of Tonga
• Michael Bergmann, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade • Michael Bracher, Australia Awards Indonesia
• Dannielle Bryant, Department of Education and Training • Nguyen Bui, ANU
• Kongkea Chhoeun, ANU
• Professor Joan Dassin, Brandeis University, Massachusetts • Elaine Ee, ANU
• Dr Diederick (DC) Jacobs, Australia Awards Africa
• Mark Hardy, Australian-American Fulbright Commission
• Tara Hawley, Australian-American Fulbright Commission • Hon. Phil Honeywood, IEAA
• Ana Paula Lacerda, Embassy of Brazil • Novi Leman, ANU
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Tuesday 10–Wednesday 11 April 2018, Canberra
• Alex Maclaurin, Australian-American Fulbright Commission • Liselle Nelmes, Scope Global • Geoffrey O’Keefe, ACIAR
• Wanda Oram-Miles, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade • Jose Paulino, Flinders University
• Raji Samprathi, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade • Emily Serong, Australia Awards Africa
• Rod Sollesta, Australia Awards South and West Asia • Anu Upadhayay, ANU
• Amy Wan, University of Sydney • Alison White, Scope Global
• Dr. Yin Myat Phyu Win, Embassy of Myanmar
• Haneen Zawahreh, Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
68 participants
2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GLOBAL EDTECH: TRENDS, INNOVATION AND DISRUPTION
Tuesday 17 April 2018, Webinar
• Maria Spies, Navitas Learning and Teaching Services; Navitas Ventures
67 participants
• Elissa Newall (Moderator), The Plato Project A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY: IEAA ADMISSIONS AND COMPLIANCE FORUM 2018 • Krystal Agourram, Deakin University English Language Institute
• Jason Howard, StudyLink
• Jeffrey Bainbridge, RMIT University
• Linda Jen, RMIT University
• Rajan Arulanantham, Department of Home Affairs • Molly Bonnefin, Monash College
• Gary Bourton, Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority • Gary Brook, TEQSA
• Bjorn Chambers, Department of Home Affairs • Reena Chander, Deakin University • Jodie Datson, La Trobe University
• Ingrid Elliston, IEAA; University of New England • Mike Ferguson, University of Canberra
• Ruth Ferraro, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) • Emilia Fields, Nazarath College
• Bronwyn Gilson, ISANA; University of New England • Michelle Goddard, La Trobe
• Tracy Harris, RMIT University
• Danielle Hartridge, Monash University • Hon. Phil Honeywood, IEAA
• Ben Houston, Department of Education and Training
Thursday 3 – Friday 4 May 2018, Melbourne
• Lorelei Inigo, Swinburne University of Technology
164 participants
• Anurag Kanwar, IEAA
• Geza Karacsony, IEAA; Western Sydney University
• Juliana Kendi, La Trobe University; English Australia • Pallavi Khanna, ShineWing Australia
• Anna Kirkham, Western Sydney University • Ingeborg Loon, IEAA; StudyLink
• Alan Manly, Group Colleges Australia • Clare Moore, University of Tasmania • Baraka Nahdi, TEQSA • Kris Nichols, MIT
• Bahareh Saberi, University of Melbourne
• Desma Smith, Swinburne University of Technology • Cris Vega, Deakin College
• John Wellard, Universities Australia
• Beth Whiting, Department of Education and Training • Catriona Wright, Commonwealth Ombudsman • Natalia Yap-Gunawan, Monash University
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2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DATA DEMYSTIFIED: INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ESSENTIALS
Wednesday 16 May 2018, Webinar
• Jonathan Chew, Nous Group
110 participants
• Bill Stephens, Nous Group
• Renée Chalon (Moderator), IEAA STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: A CONSORTIA-BASED APPROACH TO EDUCATION EXPORTS • Dr Nicholas Baker, Australian Trade and Investment Commission • Rohit Bhatia, EY-Parthenon
• Sue Freeman, First Impressions Resources; Queensland Skills and Education Consortium
• Susana Fior, EY
• Chris Mouat, NT Government
• Nigel Dennis, BidWrite
Wednesday 13 – Thursday 14 June 2018, Darwin 19 participants
• Hon. Phil Honeywood, IEAA
CHINA’S BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE: DEVELOPING ‘INTERNATIONAL TALENTS’ ON THE PERIPHERY • Bob Adamson, UNESCO Chair in TVET and Lifelong Learning; Education University of Hong Kong
Wednesday 20 June 2018, Webinar 80 participants
• Fion Lim (Moderator), IEAA / Victoria University BEYOND CONVERSION: IEAA MARKETING AND RECRUITMENT FORUM 2018 • Djurdjica Arslanagic, University of South Australia
• Anna McLeod, RMIT University / IEAA
• Michael Bird, Social Garden
• Fabian Marrone; Monash University
• Rebecca Bendall, Urbanest / IEAA • Simon Eassom, IBM
• Elizabeth Graham, University of Sydney • Anthony Green, Curtin University
• Michelle Hosemann, Swinburne / IEAA
• Michelle Howie, University of South Australia • Julian Longbottom, StudyPortals
• Kylie McKenzie, University of Canberra
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Thursday 21 – Friday 22 June 2018 • Lauren Mabardy, Pearson Australia
• Yashinni Mathiahlagan, StudyAdelaide
• Marlena Mende, IEAA; Monash University • Amy Parker, Urbanest
• Tracey Trang Vu, The University of Adelaide • Kate Yang, WT Media
• Arthur Yeow, The University of Adelaide
• Chen (Claire) Zhang, Flinders University
90 participants
3. AIEC EVENTS EVENT
PRESENTERS
The art of storytelling: producing great online video, in-house (Masterclass)
• Mariona Guiu, The University of Melbourne
• Lara McKinley, Freelance digital storyteller (formerly Oxfam)
PARTICIPANTS 16
• Claire Bingley (Chair), The University of Melbourne Beyond the great firewall: social media in China
• George Hernandez, Higher Education Consulting Group (HECG) • David Dukes, Linuo Group Co Ltd
38
• Kate Yang, WT Media
• Anna McLeod (Chair), Navitas / IEAA Risky business: mitigating risk in learning abroad
• Rob Malicki, The Global Society
• Dr Laura Sessions, Lodestone Safety International
30
• Kelly Williams, Scope Global
• Leanne Harrison (Chair), The University of New South Wales, Canberra / IEAA Cracking the code: ESOS National Code 2018
• Ingrid Elliston, University of New England / IEAA • Irene Koh, Bond University / IEAA
50
• Alice Maclean, Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) • Geza Karacsony (Chair), Western Sydney University / IEAA Trends from across the pond: what is next for TNE in Australia?
• Josh Taylor, New York University (United States)
• Kevin Van-Cauter, The British Council (United Kingdom)
29
• Bill Damachis (Chair), University of Wollongong / IEAA Data demystified: unlock the value of data-driven decision-making
• Laura Hague, TRACK
• Darragh Murray, Queensland University of Technology
37
• Arfa Noor (Chair), Trade and Investment Queensland / IEAA
73
3. AIEC EVENTS EVENT
PRESENTERS
From ni hao to know-how: understanding Chinese language and culture
• Dr Fiona Swee-Lin Price, Globalise Consulting
14
Global power shifts and the impact on pathways
• Thomas Dunlop, Navitas China
38
• David Dukes (Chair), Linuo Group Co Ltd, Australia
• Daniel Renton, Kaplan Australia
PARTICIPANTS
• Heidi Reid (Chair), Times Academy / IEAA Innovation in employability
• Mita Das, The University of Sydney • Gerard Holland, Outcome.Life
22
• Judie Kay, RMIT University; ACEN • Beau Leese, Intersective
• Domenic Saporito, Outcome.Life
• Judith Uren, Victorian Government
• Nannette Ripmeester (Chair), Expertise in Labour Mobility (Netherlands) Education diplomancy in the 21st century: IEAA Research Roundtable 2017
• Melissa Banks, James Cook University / IEAA
• Brett Berquist, The University of Auckland (New Zealand)
• Dr Sheng-Ju Chan, National Chung Cheng University (Taiwan) • Jonathan Chew, Nous Group
• Dr David Comp, Columbia College Chicago (USA) • Rebecca Hall, Trade Investment Queensland • Hon. Phil Honeywood, IEAA
• Dr Janet Ilieva, Education Insight (UK) • Anna Kent, Deakin University
• Emerita Professor Betty Leask, La Trobe University • Professor David Lowe, Deakin University
• Sabine Pendl, European Association for International Education (EAIE) • Dr Davina Potts, The University of Melbourne / IEAA • Sheila Schulte, NAFSA (USA)
• Professor Christopher Ziguras, IEAA; RMIT University (Australia)
74
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4. IEAA IN THE MEDIA TITLE
AUTHOR
DATE
PUBLICATION
International grads like what they got
Stephen Matchett
5 July
Campus Morning Mail
International graduates find career success
Julie Hare
5 July
The Australian
Australia commits first A$3.62m of international education funding
Anton Crace
5 July
PIE News
International graduates’ degrees working
Loren Smith
7 July
Campus Review
Guides target international research experience
n/a
10 July
Deakin REDI
Australia eyes regional growth over city squeeze
Anton Crace
10 July
PIE News
Australia report examines overseas student employment outcomes
Matthew Knott
11 July
Study Travel Magazine
Australia, Canada stand to gain students put off by Brexit, Trump
Bernard Lane
12 July
The Australian
AUIDF: int’l grads of Australian universities earn higher salaries back home
Anton Crace
12 July
PIE News
Master of science lab hits a maze of immigration red tape
Sam Buckingham-Jones
13 July
PIE News
New super ministry a threat to students, says education expert
Julie Hare
19 July
The Australian
Student service delivery: Australia's Achilles heel?
Phil Honeywood
July
Campus Review
International ed hits $24bn
Julie Hare
4 August
The Australian
Brexit: UK’s Gift to Universities in Oz, Canada
Peter Wilson
August
Felix
International education in Australia – soft power and solid results
Phil Honeywood
7 August
Business Envoy (DFAT)
Aus: 18% growth in economic value of int’l education hides future worries
Anton Crace
9 August
PIE News
Student immigration: the gamble of going abroad
Virginia Gewin
16 August
Nature
Are international graduates finding employment?
Austrade
21 August
Australia Global Alumni
Beijing is stirring up 'red hot patriotism' among Chinese students on Aust. campuses
Joanna Mather
29 August
Australian Financial Review
Australia: concerns mount over release of agent data
Patrick Atack
29 August
PIE News
Student denounces himself over ‘incorrect’ map of China
Primrose Riordan
13 September
The Australian
Top unis admit China influence, Go8 fears backlash
Primrose Riordan
23 September
The Australian
Minister rebuffs calls for new uni standards on foreign interference
Primrose Riordan
26 September
The Australian
Lack of internships drives Chinese students back home
John Ross
27 September
The Australian
With closer economic relations like these, who needs rivals?
Phil Honeywood
4 October
The Australian
Education exports are worth $28 billion a year, nearly 20pc more than we thought
Tim Dodd
8 October
Australian Financial Review 75
4. IEAA IN THE MEDIA
76
TITLE
AUTHOR
DATE
PUBLICATION
Policy changes divert but don’t deter students with travel bug
John Ross
11 October
The Australian
International education industry achievers of 2017
Stephen Matchett
11 October
Campus Morning Mail
Australian International Education Conference 2017 in Hobart focuses on diversity
Lucy Stone
11 October
The Examiner
Mixed reception to new ELICOS benchmarks
Anton Crace
12 October
PIE News
Birmo’s upgrade to English standards involves a ‘tweak’
John Ross
12 October
The Australian
International student welcomes tougher English language test for university entrants
Omar Dabbagh
12 October
SBS News
Birmingham speech leaves doubts about foreigners’ English skills
John Ross
18 October
The Australian
Dubai: the new Australia for international students?
Loren Smith
27 October
Campus Review
IEAA: Excellence Awards 2017 winners
Kerrie Kennedy
1 November
PIE News
Aus: unis warned over alleged foreign interference
Anton Crace
3 November
PIE News
IEAA has new “forward-thinking” brand
Amy Baker
16 November
PIE News
Locked out: Australian study visas and the international student with disabilities
Anton Crace
17 November
PIE News
Transform Tuesday: rebranding and brand development
Amy Sandys
21 November
Transform
Over 40% of international students underpaid in Australia
Anton Crace
21 November
PIE News
Transnational enrolments here dip as Britain ramps up program
John Ross
6 December
The Australian
Ties at ‘tipping point’ amid fears of foreign interference backlash
Joe Kelly
11 December
The Australian
Business oblivious to foreign students
John Ross
13 December
The Australian
Aus: Student numbers surpass 2016 totals, future outlook unclear
Anton Crace
13 December
PIE News
Study looks at national policies and student flows
Elizabeth Redden
19 December
Inside Higher Ed
Aus: industry anxiety after DIBP rolls into Home Affairs
Anton Crace
16 January
PIE News
Will global online higher education ever take off?
Christopher Ziguras
19 January
UWN / Campus Review
Overseas students: WA faces shortfall after Labor’s cuts to migration incentives
Victoria Laurie, Tim Dodd
31 January
The Australian
Indonesia opens up to foreign universities, has its eyes on top Australian schools
Michael Walsh and Iffah Nur Arifah
31 January
ABC Online
Top 20 international education blogs and websites on the web
n/a
15 February
Feedspot
Aus: international students lured into cannabis “crop sitting”
Anton Crace
20 February
PIE News
China pressures Australia through higher education sector
Sian Powell
21 February
The Australian
4. IEAA IN THE MEDIA TITLE
AUTHOR
DATE
PUBLICATION
Unis could bide their time and escape the long arm of Beijing
John Fitzgerald
5 March
The Australian
Australia’s source market inconsistencies remain despite record 2017
Anton Crace
9 March
PIE News
Australian universities fear decline in Chinese enrolments
John Ross
12 March
Times Higher Education
China raises concerns about student visa delays
Michael Smith
13 March
Australian Financial Review
Industry responds to China’s Australia safety message
Matthew Knott
13 March
Study Travel Magazine
Australia welcomed more than 600,000 foreign students in 2017
ICEF Monitor
13 March
ICEF Monitor
China criticises Australia over student visa ‘delays’
John Ross
14 March
Times Higher Education
Australian and Chinese associations relaxed over safety warnings
n/a
15 March
Study Travel Magazine
Australia on its own when managing foreign influence on Australian soil
John Fitzgerald
15 March
Australian Financial Review
Indonesia opens door to foreign partner universities
Christopher Niesche
21 March
The Australian
China’s Confucius Institutes under scrutiny in America
Sian Powell
28 March
The Australian
Australia's global standing
Phil Honeywood
March
Campus Review
Griffith University chief Ian O’Connor is new panel head
n/a
3 April
The Australian
Ian O’Connor takes over as standards panel chair at key time for unis
Tim Dodd
4 April
The Australian
Rumours: is the “tension” between China and Australia impacting on intled? Pt. 1
Anton Crace
6 April
PIE News
Aus: Hanson slammed over work rights
Anton Crace
11 April
PIE News
Chinese defy warnings and flock to Australian universities
Tim Dodd
18 April
The Australian
Sector boosts international numbers by 16 per cent
Tim Dodd
18 April
The Australian
ABC News (Interview with Chris Ziguras)
Joe O'Brien
18 April
ABC News
Trump blamed as U.S. colleges shed foreign students
Benjamin Wermund
22 April
PoliticoPro magazine
Brain gain: education credited for Australian population growth
John Ross
24 April
Times Higher Education
Elaborate kidnapping scam targets Chinese, Taiwanese university students in Australia
Katherine Gregory
28 May
ABC Online
Once again, unis left to fix diplomacy mess
Jeffrey Smart
30 May
The Australian
International students inject big money into transport, building and services
Robert Bolton
1 June
Australian Financial Review
Some HEIs accept paying Indian GST to agents
Anton Crace
22 June
PIE News
A welcome plan for students: ensuring international students integrate
Phil Honeywood
25 June
Campus Review 77
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