E-Internationalist June 2016

CBIE’s Education Abroad Student Survey 

A big thank you to the 35 post-secondary institutions across all 10 provinces who participated in Canada’s Global Engagement Challenge: The CBIE Education Abroad Student Survey. Yielding over 8,000 student responses, the survey engaged more participants than any other CBIE survey to date!Respondents were entered in a random draw for one of five cash prizes, which were awarded to students attending the following institutions:

• HEC Montréal (2 students!)
• Brock University
• Université de Moncton
• Université de Saint-Boniface

We appreciate the commitment and support of participating institutions in making this national endeavor a real success. Stay tuned for the survey results in CBIE’s annual flagship publication, A World of Learning, to be released November 2016.

Celebrating 85 Years at CBIE

From left to right: Nagla Laprise, Jennifer Humphries, Lynne Manion, Anna Mastelloto, Maurice Lelièvre, Shelley Druce, Debbie Grantham, Bashir Hassanali

With a collective 85 years at CBIE, Jennifer Humphries, Shelley Druce and Bashir Hassanali will be retiring this month.

“Our colleagues Jennifer, Shelley and Bashir have made an invaluable contribution to the successes of CBIE over many years. While their wise counsel and team spirit will be greatly missed by all of us, we wish them happiness and health in their well-deserved retirements.” Karen McBride, President and CEO

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CBIE EVENTS

Webinars for Members

CBIE is inviting member representatives to participate in the following interactive webinars regarding key issues for Canada’s international assistance policy and programming. We will use member feedback to inform our formal recommendations to Global Affairs Canada under the current International Assistance Policy Review. For more information, contact Vera Kiriloff, Manager of International Partnerships at 613-237-4820 x 247 or [email protected]

Monday, June 20:

• 12h30 to 13h45 (ET): Health and rights of women and children – Register
• 13h45 to 15h00 (ET): Santé et droits des femmes et des enfants – Register

Tuesday, June 21:

• 12h30 to 13h45 (ET): Clean economic growth and climate change – Register
• 13h45 to 15h00 (ET): Croissance économique propre et changements climatiques – Register

Wednesday, June 22:

• 12h30 to 13h45 (ET): Governance, pluralism, diversity and human rights – Register
• 13h45 to 15h00 (ET): Gouvernance, pluralisme, diversité et droits de la personne – Register

Thursday, June 23:

• 12h30 to 13h45 (ET): Peace and security, and responding to humanitarian crises and the needs of displaced populations – Register
• 13h45 to 15h00 (ET): Paix et sécurité, et répondre aux situations de crise humanitaire et aux besoins des populations déplacées – Register

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Pauline L’Écuyer, McGill University, receiving a gift from Jennifer Humphries, CBIE (with Sylvain St-Amand, CBIE Board member, UQAM) at the Québec Regional Meeting at Collège Montmorency.

Pauline was recognized for her service, expertise, diplomacy and extraordinary work over several years on CBIE’s Immigration Advisory Committee, serving two terms as Committee Chair.The Atlantic Regional Meeting took place on May 25 at The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and St. Thomas University (STU) in Fredericton, New Brunswick, in conjunction with IETP’s “Building Intercultural Skills and Approaches for International Education Training Program”. The meeting examined the benefits and limitations to current internationalization models. With over 50 participants from all over Atlantic Canada, the regional meeting provided a meeting place for an exchange of ideas on campus internationalization. A big thank you to the UNB and STU for organizing such an informative and engaging event!

Western Regional Meeting

CBIE’S 50TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

 

November 13-16, 2016  –  Ottawa, Ontario

INTERNATIONALIZATION FOR ALL

CBIE’s Annual Conference is “the” meeting place for international education professionals from across Canada and around the world. Take advantage of our early bird rate – available until August 31. For more information about this year’s conference and to register, visit our website.

Excellence Awards

Have you submitted your nomination for this year’s Excellence Awards? You still have time but act quickly, the deadline is June 15.

Call for Expressions of Interest

National Capital Region Familiarization Tour for International Participants of CBIE’s 50th Annual International Education Conference

Date: November 16-19, 2016
Location: National Capital Region, Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec
Cost: In-kind support

As a key feature of CBIE’s 50th Annual Conference in Ottawa, a Familiarization tour of Canadian educational institutions across the Eastern Ontario/ Western Quebec region will be organized for international participants. The Familiarization Tour aims to highlight Canadian institutional excellence, to promote member institutions within the National Capital Region and to facilitate international partnerships. Institutions on the agenda will host tours and arrange for meetings with relevant officials, in order to promote discussions on international partnerships, mobility agreements and joint projects. Read more.

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RESEARCH

WES Research Special Report:

Recognizing Refugee Qualifications: Practical Tips for Credential Assessment

CBIE’S partner WES has issued a report covering worldwide practice in the assessment of credentials and qualifications of refugees and other displaced individuals.

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CBIE AROUND THE WORLD

George Khoury, CBIE, with representatives of Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization, Regional Open Learning Centre (SEAMOLEC) in Indonesia.

George Khoury is visiting Indonesia and the Philippines from May 27 to June 11 to meet with government ministries and agencies, post-secondary and K-12 institutions, the Asian Development Bank and other education stakeholders.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Registration Open: International Students and Immigration Education Program (ISIEP)