BCEI2022 - Le congrès annuel
2022-11-13 - 2022-11-16
Le lieu de rencontre des professionnel.le.s de l’éducation internationale au Canada et dans le monde. Soyez des nôtres dans le cadre du BCEI2022 et relevons ensemble le défi dynamique et transformateur de parvenir à un équilibre entre les occasions et les responsabilités nécessaires à la création d’un avenir prospère, équitable et durable pour l’éducation internationale, au Canada comme à l’étranger.

Scholarships: The Missing Piece of Your International Student Recruitment Strategy
2023-01-17 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Each year, scholarship providers, whether governments, ministries, foundations, institutions or private companies, provide funding for hundreds of thousands of students. Scholarships exist for all areas of education: pathway/vocational programmes, life-long learning opportunities, internships, professional training programmes, language studies, and university programmes. Funding can be partial or in full, often including accommodation, insurance and travel coverage. For many schools, institutions, or other providers of educational and experiential learning programmes, scholarship partnerships represent an important part of their student recruitment strategies.
Join ICEF for a discussion as we take a closer look at such scholarship partnerships:

Where to find and how to engage with potential scholarship partners
What types of scholarships exist, and what is typically covered
Scholarship constructs: fully covered, full programme versus partially covered in combination with student credit
Examples of scholarship eligibility criteria and requirements for prospective students
How to build a long-lasting scholarship partnership
The role and responsibilities of scholarship providers towards the students who receive a scholarship versus the role and responsibilities of agencies and institutions that are involved
Characteristics of the different types of scholarship funding organizations (government, public, private, or institutional scholarships, or a combination)

Webinar Agenda

1:00 – 1:05
Welcome and introduction

1:05 – 2:00
Panel Discussion

2:00 – 2:25
Q&A

2:25 – 2:30
Closing remarks

Moderator
Vanessa Goulding, Manager of Business Development for USA & Canada, ICEF
Vanessa Goulding serves as the Business Development Manager for ICEF’s USA and Canada team, working with new and existing customers in effectively using agents to maximize international student recruitment. Having worked in the secondary education space for the past seven (7) years, Vanessa brings a practiced expertise in international recruitment, case development, implementation for an admission cycle and strategic client support.
She previously held a position at a private secondary boarding school in Canada, where she was the international admissions officer overseeing hundreds of international students and providing immigration advice to best serve those students. She is a student market development specialist that looks at global and economic trends and develops an international strategy to increase international enrollments.
Panelists
Sarah Crowther, President, Collective Study
Sarah has worked in the field of international education for over 15 years and has focused on building networks, recruiting, and creating academic programming for students in the Middle East. She has worked at Smith College, and UMass Amherst as the Director of Non-Degree Programs and Special Sessions, and most recently started her own consulting company, which facilitates partnerships between scholarship programs and universities in the Middle East and universities in the United States and India. Sarah has worked with many scholarship programs in countries such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and India.
Marie-Claude Svaldi, VP of Government Relations & Recruitment EMEA, ELS Educational Services, Inc
Svaldi is currently VP Government Relations at ELS and ILSC. As an executive & entrepreneur, her previous positions include: Founder & CEO of ECCOS Educational Consulting, managing private & government scholarship programs for HEHD Yemen as well as the Libyan Government, Assistant Director of ESL Department at SACM, Washington DC, overseeing all US-based ESL programs & managing 62K scholarship students enrolled in the KASP Program. During her career, she held diverse leadership roles defining strategy, & managing business operations. An educator who has trained teachers & supported student academic success in the United States & across the Middle East. Her credentials include a Master’s degree in English Literature & Education, as well as certifications in project management, & human resources from VU.
Tarik Sokmen, Business Development Manager for Turkey and the Middle East, Seneca College
Tarik Sokmen started his career in Vancouver in 2010 as a student counsellor looking after Turkey and Europe. In 2012, he was involved in organizing the first EFC fairs, which then became a very popular event within Asian countries. In 2012, Tarik joined the King George International College sales team, and after three successful years at KGIC, he moved on with the ILSC Education Group. During his career at ILSC, the company won the UED awards of Turkey four times as the Best school in Canada and Australia. As of January 2020, Tarik will be the Business Development Manager for Turkey and the Middle East at Seneca College.
Abdelkhalig Osman Mohamed, CEO, Gulf Conferences Ltd.
A staunch supporter of quality education with a strong commitment for the sustainable development of international education and unwavering dedication to the success of educational institutions, Abdelkhalig is a CEO of Gulf Conferences Ltd. in London UK and Global Education Partnership. Throughout his distinguished career, he was engaged in a series of organizational development and growth by providing strategic directives at a senior leadership role and ensuring its implementation with determination. While he was actively engaged in his role, he never let the researcher within him die and his passion for research resulted in the establishment of many organizations in MENA region and also in frequent invitations to numerous speaking engagements to national and international audiences. Needless to mention, his commitment to sustainable development and growth of the educational organizations in the MENA Region has led to many awards and accolades from various national/ international organizations, including from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Higher Education and Ministry of Higher Education UK.

Aléas Campus - Devoir de diligence pour les activités de mobilité dans les établissements canadiens
2023-02-07 - 2023-02-28
Date limite d’inscription : 17 février 2023

Aperçu de la formation
Les universités et collèges doivent gérer les risques liés aux voyages pour satisfaire à leur devoir de diligence et assurer la santé et la sécurité des personnes (étudiant.e.s, membres du corps professoral, personnel administratif, etc.).
Aléas propose une formation sur les obligations légales des organisations canadiennes en lien avec la santé et la sécurité des voyageur.euse.s.
Ce programme s’articule autour des trois éléments essentiels à intégrer à sa stratégie de gestion des risques pour faire preuve de diligence raisonnable.

L’autorité
La prévoyance
L’efficacité

Objectifs de la formation

Améliorer la compréhension du devoir de diligence
Se familiariser avec les meilleures pratiques en gestion des risques liés aux voyages
Renforcer les capacités professionnelles à gérer des risques
Identifier les éléments à mettre en place pour développer une culture organisationnelle de la gestion des risques

À NOTER : Pour approfondir vos connaissances et connaître les meilleures pratiques de gestion des risques liés aux voyages, nous vous conseillons de vous inscrire au cours en ligne de six semaines de Campus Aléas – Gestion des risques liés à la mobilité internationale ; un regard sur vos pratiques.

Public
Cette formation s’adresse toutes les personnes au sein d’un établissement dont le rôle les amène à prendre des décisions ou à s’impliquer dans les opérations liées aux voyages. Les activités de mobilité internationale font référence à l’ensemble des mandats, projets entérinés et stages d’études (crédités ou non-crédités) par l’établissement, et dont une portion ou l’entièreté se déroule à l’international.

HORAIRE ET MODALITÉS DE LA FORMATION
Cette formation sera diffusée en trois capsules vidéo asynchrones. Les participants sont encouragés à visionner une vidéo par semaine, selon le calendrier indiqué ci-dessous, et à effectuer les activités/travaux requis. Le webinaire en direct du 28 février s’appuiera sur les activités asynchrones pour approfondir les connaissances et l’apprentissage. Veuillez noter que la session du 28 février ne sera PAS enregistrée et que la présence à cette session en direct est donc requise.

Publication de la capsule vidéo Module #1 sur l’autorité
Publication de la capsule vidéo Module #2 sur la prévoyance
Publication de la capsule vidéo Module #3 sur l’efficacité
Webinaire en direct avec Aléas

le 7 février
le 14 février
le 21 février
le 28 février de 10:00am-11:30am (HE)

BIOGRAPHIE DE L’ANIMATRICE

Marie-Claude du Cap

Fondatrice & PDG

The 2023 CBIE Learning Abroad Survey Information Webinar
2023-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
As the voice for Canada’s international education sector, CBIE is leveraging its unique role to build a comprehensive and timely national dataset on learning abroad. The CBIE 2023 Learning Abroad Survey Initiative consists of two questionnaires: the Institutional Survey and the Student and Alumni Survey. Together, these surveys will collect data on outbound mobility activities from both the institutional and student perspective. Through this national research initiative, CBIE will illuminate the impact, value and outcomes of these experiences to support innovation and growth in our sector and inform Canada’s global engagement over the long term. Join us for an informative webinar to learn more about the survey, how your institution can participate and what the survey process entails.

Webinaire d'information au sujet du Sondage sur l'apprentissage à l'étranger du BCEI 2023
2023-02-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
En tant que porte-parole du secteur de l’éducation internationale au Canada, le BCEI s’appuies sur son rôle unique pour élaborer un ensemble complet et actuel de données nationales sur l’apprentissage à l’étrange. Le Sondage sur l’apprentissage à l’étranger 2023 du BCEI comprend deux questionnaires : le sondage auprès des établissements et le sondage auprès des étudiant.e.s et des ancien.ne.s. Ensemble, ces deux composantes permettront de recueillir des données sur les activités de mobilité à l’étranger, aussi bien du point de vue des établissements que de celui des étudiant. e. s. Grâce à cette initiative de recherche nationale, le BCEI jettera un regard révélateur sur l’impact, la valeur et les résultats de ces expériences pour stimuler l’innovation et la croissance dans notre secteur et orienter les efforts de mobilisation à long terme du Canada à l’échelle mondiale. Joignez-vous à nous dans le cadre de ce webinaire afin d’en apprendre plus sur le sondage, sur la manière dont votre établissement peut participer et sur ce que le processus de sondage implique.

Multi-Channel Marketing and Recruitment: Strategies to Make You Stand Out from the Crowd
2023-03-16 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
Registration Deadline: March 14
International student recruitment has seen a strong rebound post-pandemic. Diversity, however, has never been more important. Competition is fierce, students have more options, and affordability and accessibility are paramount. What can institutions do to ensure that their brands resonate with the new, savvier student consumer? Institutions have returned to travel-based recruitment while simultaneously employing digital strategies learned over the past several years. This session explores the themes of differentiation, branding, channel integration and stakeholder empowerment to increase the sophistication of recruitment efforts. Strategies will be discussed to help recruitment offices of all sizes and budgets make the most of their resources and provide the best possible service to their potential students.
Learning Objectives

Participants will learn how to integrate digital and face-to-face marketing and recruitment strategies
Participants will learn how to support and manage in-country representatives effectively
Participants will learn how to create digital marketing strategies with small budgets

Intended Audience

Marketing and recruitment practitioners
Admissions officers
Senior leadership

Agenda

1:00 pm – 1:05 pm
Welcome and introduction

1:05 pm – 1:35 pm
Topic 1 – Current international student recruitment landscape

1:35 pm – 1:55 pm
Topic 2 – Integrating your resources for optimal results

1:55 pm – 2:15 pm
Topic 3 – Empowering stakeholders through engagement and accountability

2:15 pm – 2:25 pm
Q&A and discussion

2:25 pm – 2:30 pm
Concluding remarks

Presenter
Mike Henniger
CEO Illume Student Advisory Services Mike Henniger is Chief Executive Officer at Illume Student Advisory Services and is an international education professional who brings two decades of success and experience in the university, vocational and language training sectors.
Mike has helped education institutions across the globe build their international student recruitment capabilities. He is passionate about marketing, recruitment and student services and is a global thought leader in international education and a popular speaker at education conferences and institutions around the world.
Mike firmly believes that to be successful in international student recruitment, institutions need to understand global student mobility trends, the student journey, and how to provide the best possible experience for their students. He prides himself on providing practical assistance to the clients he works with that ultimately helps them achieve their internationalization goals.

Thriving in a Hyper-Competitive World - Results from the Inaugural Global Survey of International Education Leaders
2023-03-23 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Overview
Join Navitas’ Global Head of Insights and Analytics, Jon Chew and Nous Group Canadian Higher Education Lead and Principal, Matt Durnin, as they discuss results from Thriving in a Hyper-Competitive World – their recent global survey of International Education Leaders.
This webinar will look at the detail underpinning the report’s six key findings from over 100 international education leaders at universities across Canada, Australia and the UK:

The internationalization agenda | Internationalization is a top priority for universities and a strategic imperative for leaders, but confidence in the ability to deliver successfully is less certain.
Student recruitment | International student recruitment remains at the heart of the international agenda, but new global delivery models are emerging among fierce competition.
Balancing priorities | Leaders feel pressured to return cashflows to pre-pandemic levels while balancing revenue and volume with quality and diversity.
Recruitment levers | The pandemic necessitated significant change to strategic positioning while heralding rapid digital change. This provides new opportunities to leverage different recruitment mechanisms.
Risks abound | Intensifying competition, rapidly shifting markets and changing international dynamics present risks for universities globally.
Optimism remains | University leaders remain confident in their own strengths and in the underlying demand for international education.

The webinar will highlight the significant responsibilities international education leaders bear in their institutions and the weight of expectations that come with such a prominent portfolio.
Learning Objectives

Differentiate between the varying elements of the internationalization agenda of universities across universities in Canada, Australia and the UK.
Understand the diverse and competing priorities of senior international education leaders.
Explore areas of increased and decreased investment by universities in the landscape of student recruitment.
Access insights into the medium to long-term challenges, opportunities and risks facing universities with internationalization ambitions.

Webinar Agenda

1:30 – 1:35
Welcome and introduction (CBIE)

1:35 – 2:05
Report results presentation

2:05 – 2:25
Q&A and discussion

2:25 – 2:30
Concluding remarks (CBIE)

Presenters

Jon Chew
Global Head of Insights and Analytics Jon Chew is the Global Head of Insights and Analytics at Navitas and is one of Australia’s foremost experts in international education market trends. The key theme throughout Jon’s work has been the interrogation and interpretation of diverse quantitative and qualitative data to uncover the underlying narrative and meaning. His ultimate goal is to influence critical decisions through clear, rigorous and actionable insights. Jon’s approach is characterized by deep technical expertise, storytelling, and a genuinely collaborative approach. Jon is passionate about education and is a product of global mobility, having grown up in Malaysia and making the transition to university many years ago via a pathway program.
Matt Durnin
Principal Matt specializes in higher education strategy and internationalization. He has played a role in establishing more than 30 academic and research partnerships across 15 countries and helped dozens of universities improve student recruitment and form or revise their international strategies. Matt has 13 years of consulting and research experience in China and speaks Mandarin. The Wall Street Journal, the Guardian, the Journal of Strategic Studies, the BBC and Times Higher Education, among others, have published his writings.

I’m Fine. It’s Fine. Everything is Fine… Except it’s Not. Trauma-Informed Leadership
2023-04-04 13:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Registration Deadline: March 31, 2023

OVERVIEW
“All Canadians avoid non-essential travel outside the country until further notice. Canadian travellers return to Canada via commercial means while they remain available.” Prime Minister Trudeau, March 16, 2020
For many of us working in international education at the time, we were dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic for weeks or even months before this announcement by the Prime Minister. We were used to managing international risks – but this virus was different from anything anyone had experienced. Even the best-laid emergency plans did not account for a global grounding of the air industry or directives not to leave home. Comforting international students who were worried about loved ones back home, navigating ever-closing pathways for students to fly home, working with risk management departments, participating on ad hoc institutional response teams and managing our own safety and families’ safety at the beginning of the pandemic shook all of our personal and professional foundations.
Nearly three years later, we have moved from a ‘response’ to a ‘recovery’ phase of this emergency and adjusted and adapted in ways we never dreamed possible prior to the pandemic. Virtual classrooms, virtual international internships and study abroad, virtual webinars, and rapid changes and flexibility to study permits changed us – and our industry. This past September marked the first time many schools, universities and colleges went back to a ‘normal’ in-person semester. Yet, things are not ‘normal’ and are not the same as they were. People are more tired, more scared, more vigilant, more short-tempered, more anxious, more explosive, more emotional, more withdrawn than before – and sometimes all in the same day. These are all trauma responses.
Trauma is a lasting emotional response that often results from living through a distressing event. Experiencing a traumatic event can harm a person’s sense of safety, sense of self, and ability to regulate emotions and navigate relationships. Long after the traumatic event occurs, people with trauma can often feel shame, helplessness, powerlessness and intense fear. (CAMH)
How can leaders in international education better understand how trauma affects their workplace and themselves? What strategies can leaders incorporate for greater self-regulation? How can leaders hold space for others who have experienced trauma – from the teams they lead to their co-workers, larger institutions, students and partners? This interactive webinar will take a deeper dive into this topic and also bring together people to share their own discoveries and best practices on their awareness and healing journeys. The workshop is expertly tailored and choreographed to efficiently and effectively create psychological safety and trust amongst participants and to energize and inspire rather than drain. This is not a passive learning webinar where people turn off their cameras and tune in while they are checking and responding to their emails. This is a community-building event that also opens minds and hearts. We do this through guided personal reflection, small group work, and large group debriefs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Develop an understanding of how trauma can show up in the international education environment.
Define the Window of Tolerance and articulate its impact on themselves and their workplace.
Identify and use strategies for self-awareness and self-regulation.
Begin to identify how to hold space for others who have experienced trauma.

AUDIENCE
This online workshop is meant for supervisors, managers, mentors, employees and/or volunteers in international education. They will gain a deeper understanding of how trauma can show up in the international education environment and how to effectively lead with greater compassion and empathy for themselves and their teams.

TRAINING SCHEDULE & DELIVERY
This virtual workshop is a stand-alone session, with the view of launching an extended leadership webinar cohort in the Fall of 2023. This is a live, interactive online workshop. Please note that the session on April 4th will NOT be recorded, and thus attendance at this live session is required.
Participants will log onto Zoom and should have access to a desktop, laptop or tablet and be stationary for the duration of the event. There will be small group breakout sessions and large group debriefings, and the session will be interactive. A certificate of participation from MT Consulting will be awarded to all who attend.
No pre/during/post training readings, assignments or assessments are required.

Welcome and introduction
1:00 pm – 1:05 pm

How is trauma showing up in the workplace?

What is trauma?
Types of trauma responses: flight, fight, freeze, fawn

1:05 pm – 1:45 pm

Window of Tolerance

Hyperaroused state
Hypoaroused state
Window of Tolerance

1:45 pm – 2:15 pm

Self Awareness and Regulation
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm

Q&A and discussion
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm

Concluding remarks
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm

PRESENTER

Sky Mclaughlin, PhD
Principal & Co-Founder MT Consulting Group Sky chose a career in diversity, equity and inclusion long before the terminology was mainstream in Canadian workplaces. Sky is a strong social justice advocate: her commitment to accessible education for women, girls and other historically excluded groups led her to work on the ground for more than a decade in conflict and post-conflict zones across the Middle East and Central Asia. Sky holds advanced degrees and nearly 25 years of broad experience in education, international development and international relations across 57 countries Sky has managed multi-million dollar projects in complex public sector unionized environments such as the University of Alberta, Indiana University, USAID and McGill University and has won awards for outstanding partnership development.
Sky has exercised her passion for mentorship and the economic empowerment of women and girls through the founding of an Edmonton-based social enterprise and through volunteer positions on the City of Edmonton Citizen Services Advisory Board, the Bredin Centre Board, the Alberta Immigrant Entrepreneur Mentorship Program, the Queen’s Young Leaders Mentorship Program and the Junior League of Edmonton.
Sherilyn Trompetter, MBA
Principal & Co-Founder MT Consulting Group Sherilyn is the Principal and Co-Founder of MT Consulting Group and certified Trauma Informed Coach. She is a compassionate and authentic professional who has worked in various themes of diversity, equity and inclusion for over two decades in international education. Sherilyn brings a trauma-informed approach to consulting organizations and coaching individuals and groups. A masterful facilitator, Sherilyn is able to elicit powerful insights and initiate transformative experiences. Sherilyn has extensive community service and volunteer experience. She co-founded ACT Alberta: the Action Coalition on human Trafficking, the leading research-based and outcome-focused human trafficking organization in Alberta. She has a passion for multiculturalism, social justice and community service and has over 15 years of board experience.
Sherilyn has extensive experience working for and with complex and hierarchical unionized environments such as the University of Alberta, Concordia University of Edmonton, the Government of Alberta, various law enforcement agencies including the RCMP, and the Canadian Red Cross. She has successfully managed projects upwards of $10 million specializing in the development and training of people and systems improvement.

Tout sur les plans d'études : Ce qu'ils sont, comment déterminer les documents justificatifs pertinents et comment IRCC les évalue dans le cadre d'une demande initiale de permis d'études.
2023-04-20 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Date limite d’inscription : 18 avril
Cette formation est ouverte à tous. Détenteurs.trices de permis (CRIC, CRIEE) du CCIC : Approuvé par le CCIC pour 3 heures de formation professionnelle continue (FPC).

Description du webinaire
Le nombre d’étudiant.e.s internationaux.ales désireux.ses d’acquérir une éducation canadienne a considérablement augmenté au cours des dernières années. Simultanément à cette croissance, le profil des personnes est devenu de plus en plus diversifié, tant au niveau des origines que de l’âge ou du profil socio-économique. Face à cette diversité, IRCC exige de plus en plus des demandeurs.euses que ceux-ci incluent un plan d’études ainsi que des documents justificatifs pertinents dans le cadre leur demande initiale de permis d’études. Mais qu’est-ce que IRCC entend par plan d’études ? Quelles informations doivent y être fournies ? Comment doit-il être présenté ? Quelle est la longueur idéale ? Quelles pièces justificatives sont pertinentes et lesquelles ne le sont pas ? Qui lit réellement les plans d’études de nos étudiant.e.s ? Combien de pièces justificatives faut-il inclure pour prouver que la légitimité de nos intentions sans alourdir le décideur ? Tous les professionnel.le.s qui travaillent auprès des étudiant.e.s internationaux.ales ont été confronté.e.s à ces questions. Ce webinaire a pour but d’y répondre et de vous aider à approfondir votre compréhension des exigences d’IRCC concernant le plan d’études.
Dans un premier temps, nous verrons quelles informations IRCC fournit sur cette exigence et pour quel pays il est requis. Nous verrons également ce qui se passe une fois qu’une demande a été soumise ; quels outils (Chinook, IA, AA, etc.) IRCC a mis en place pour aider ses décideurs.euses à évaluer ces demandes (qui sont devenues à la fois plus complexes et plus nombreuses). Nous examinerons également la jurisprudence récente sur le sujet et la manière dont les décisions de la Cour fédérale peuvent nous guider dans nos actions.
Dans un deuxième temps, nous mettrons en pratique nos nouvelles connaissances du système et des exigences d’IRCC et nous élaborerons une stratégie et des outils pour aider nos étudiant.e.s à rédiger des plans d’études convaincants et à choisir les documents pertinents à joindre à leur demande. Par le biais d’études de cas et d’activités de groupe, nous examinerons différents scénarios (étudiant.e.s adultes, double intention, refus multiples, changements de domaine, etc.) et travaillerons sur le meilleur angle et le meilleur équilibre pour chaque cas.
Objectifs d’apprentissage

Amener les participant.e.s à mieux conseiller leurs étudiant.e.s sur les informations à inclure dans le plan d’études et sur la manière de le présenter.
Permettre aux participant.e.s de conseiller avec plus d’assurance leurs étudiant.e.s sur les documents justificatifs pertinents à ajouter à la demande de permis d’études.
Permettre aux participant.e.s de comprendre comment IRCC évalue les plans d’étude, tant au niveau technique qu’au niveau légal et réglementaire.
Préparer les participant.e.s pour la rédaction d’une stratégie institutionnelle sur la façon dont leur institution pourrait accompagner leurs étudiant.e.s lors des demandes initiales de permis d’études.

Diffusion
Cette formation sera diffusée via une rencontre Zoom le 20 avril. Ce webinaire sera enregistré. L’enregistrement de ce webinaire sera disponible à tou.te.s les participant.e.s.
Agenda

1:00 – 1:05
Bienvenue et introduction (BCEI)

1:05 – 1:25
Qu’est-ce qu’un plan d’étude ? Quels documents d’appui ?

1:25 – 1:50
L’évaluation par IRCC des plans d’études dans le cadre d’une demande initiale de permis d’études (mécanisme et sources légales)

1:50 – 2:05
Statistiques sur les refus et pistes de solution

2:05 – 2:20
Jurisprudence. Ce que dit la Cour fédérale en la matière

2:20 – 2:30
Pause

2:30 – 3:10
Activités de groupe – Notes du SMGC et analyses d’un plan d’études

3:10 – 3:25
Cas spécifiques (double intention, étudiant.e adulte, etc.)

3:25 – 3:35
Discussion sur la mise en œuvre institutionnelle

3:35 – 3:55
Questions et réponses

3:55 – 4:00
Remarques finales (BCEI)

Présentateur

Patrick Bissonnette
Conseiller aux étudiants de l’international Université Laval Patrick Bissonnette est un passionné de l’immigration, de l’éducation internationale et de la compréhension interculturelle. Il impliqué dans ce domaine depuis près de 20 ans. Depuis 2006, il travaille comme conseiller aux étudiants de l’international à l’Université Laval. Patrick est également membre du comité consultatif sur l’immigration du BCEI et un conférencier invité pour PEIEI et le ISIE. Il et détiens la certification de CRIC et a aussi animé plusieurs présentations sur l’immigration dans le passé.

Emerging Futures III: Understanding the motivations and attitudes of international students
2023-05-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Description of webinar
Please join IDP and CBIE for a webinar exploring the latest research findings from IDP’s Emerging Futures III survey. Jonah Duffin, Global Director of External Relations, Elle Butler, Head of Marketing, North America and Nelson Tome, Senior Client Success Manager will take a deep dive into the Emerging Futures III research to paint a full picture of the current international higher education landscape.
During this session, comprehensive insight into international student priorities, motivations, and perceptions of the major destination countries will be discussed. In addition, we will look at how this changes across Canada by province. The research also aims to understand attitudes to admissions processes, immigration policy, and price. This session will provide attendees with actionable insights that can be used in their international recruitment strategy.
Learning Objectives

Understand the key motivations and drivers of international students seeking an education in Canada
Learn about student immigration policies in other countries and their impact on the Canadian market
Gain a better understanding of how student’s motivations and perceptions vary by province

Webinar Agenda

1:00 – 1:05
Welcome and introduction (CBIE)

1:05 – 1:25
Exploring the latest international student research

1:25 – 1:35
Provincial insights

1:35 – 1:40
Key takeaways

1:40 – 1:55
Q&A and discussion

1:55 – 2:00
Concluding remarks (CBIE)

Presenter
Jonah Duffin
Global Director of External Relations
IDP Jonah joined IDP Connect in 2017 after 11 years at Birkbeck. He is responsible for leadership across Marketing and Communications, Network Engagement and Stakeholder Engagement implementing pro-active audience and partner engagement, marketing, communications and public and external relations strategies which maximise IDP Connect’s profile and tell our compelling story, across all our global markets.
Nelson Tome
Senior Client Success Manager IDP In the critical response to the unprecedented impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on healthcare, Nelson recently had the privilege to manage student recruitment for Long Term Care programs for Conestoga College and the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. He brings over twelve years experience as a business development professional in student recruitment, destination marketing and media & entertainment.
Elle Butler
Head of Marketing, North America – IDP IDP As Head of Marketing for North America, Elle drives the B2B marketing strategy and leads demand generation and market positioning activities of IDP Connect across North America. She holds 11 years of experience in higher education marketing, with eight of those years in international education. At IDP Connect, Elle leads the marketing strategy and thought leadership for the US and Canada, engaging with current and future partners to support their international student marketing and recruitment efforts.

Colloque régional du Québec et de la francophonie
2023-05-16 - 2023-05-17
En mai, l’Université du Québec en Outaouais sera l’hôte colloque régional du Québec et de la francophonie du BCEI 2023. Cet événement portera sur l’avenir de l’éducation internationale par le biais d’une série de séances en petits groupes, de tables rondes et d’activités de réseautage.

Western Regional Meeting
2023-05-24 - 2023-05-25
In May, Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the University of Saskatchewan will host the 2023 CBIE Western Regional Meeting. This event will focus on the future of international education through a series of breakout sessions, roundtables and networking activities.

Ontario Regional Meeting
2023-06-06 - 2023-06-07
In June, Humber College will host the 2023 CBIE Ontario Regional Meeting. This event will focus on the future of international education through a series of breakout sessions, roundtables and networking activities.

Atlantic Regional Meeting
2023-06-15 - 2023-06-16
In June, Memorial University will host the 2023 CBIE Atlantic Regional Meeting. This event will focus on the future of international education through a series of breakout sessions, roundtables and networking activities.

Anti-Racism Response Training (ART) Workshop
2023-06-15 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto)
Registration Deadline: June 12, 2023

This session has been approved by CICC for 2.5 hours of CPD.
Session Overview
The Anti-Racism Response Training (A.R.T.) program, developed by Dr. Ishu Ishiyama, and enhanced and adapted – including virtual adaptation – by Thanh Tazumi, Naomi L. Wolfe, & Sanchit Mittal, uses a witness-centered approach to disrupting racism. This Canadian-based training is designed to be relevant to the audience and encourages participants to shift from being frozen or silent bystanders to becoming active witnesses. This online workshop is highly interactive and offers experiential activities to develop and strengthen active witnessing skills. In a safe and supported online forum, participants will practice how they can respond to disrupt racism and build a safer and more inclusive community. This session is open to the entire community, including students.

Learning Objectives

Consider the impacts of being a passive bystander vs. active witness
Gain greater empathy regarding the harmful impacts of racist encounters
Review four levels of witnessing
Explore four key categories of active witnessing
Learn and practice a wide range of anti-racism responses and share some of your own

“The training provided was beneficial. It supported dialogic learning and provided vital strategies on how to respond to racism. I can use everything learned in this training.”- Wedlidi Speck, Director – Indigenous Recruitment & Cultural Safety, British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development“THANK YOU so much for hosting these trainings. It was such an intense, full-body experience for me to go through those scenarios, and reflected to me the amount of work there is to do as an individual and as a community, and made me grateful there were opportunities like this with which to get engaged.”- Cynthia Lange, Vancouver Island University“We engaged Thanh, Naomi, and Sanchit to deliver their Anti-Racism Response Training for our large team of social service staff. They are fantastic facilitators who are skilled in delivering training on a challenging and complex topic using a thoughtful, sensitive, and empathetic approach. In particular, we appreciate their interactive style that engages attendees to practice new skills in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. Their training offers various types of realistic and actionable steps that we can all take to be active bystanders when we witness incidents of racism and hate in our communities.”- Amy Cheng, Administration, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Facilitators:

Thanh Tazumi
A.R.T. Facilitator Thanh Tazumi (she/her/hers) and her family immigrated to Canada as refugees in 1984. She worked for a multicultural organization for 10 years, coordinating anti-racism, diversity, and organizational change projects. Thanh coordinated the first anti-racism walk in Campbell River, in 1997 and formed a committee to continue this annual event until 2006. She has co-facilitated workshops on intercultural communication, equity & inclusion, and Anti- racism Response Training. Recently she and her daughter developed and delivered an anti-Asian racism workshop to audiences across Canada. Thanh also worked with marginalized youth and families for 15 years. She is grateful to live on the traditional territory of the Wei Wai Kum, We Wai Kai, and the E’iksan-K’omoks peoples. She is aware of the history of racism in Canada and many of its impacts on Indigenous and other racialized peoples. She is committed to racial justice and is actively working toward reconciliation and healing.
Naomi L. Wolfe
A.R.T. Facilitator Naomi L. Wolfe (she/her/hers) is a mixed European settler Canadian, originally from Saskatchewan, who is grateful to reside on the unceded traditional territory of the E’iksan and K’ómoks Peoples. As a teen, Naomi was a member of an anti-racism youth group in Nashville, Tennessee, during the desegregation of schools through crosstown bussing. After 10 years in the USA and 10 years in Guatemala, she moved back to Canada, and eventually to Vancouver Island. During nearly 30 years as ESL Faculty at North Island College – including 10 years as Human Rights and International Solidarity Rep. – and through her work with the local Immigrant Welcome Centre, Naomi gained a deep understanding of the barriers faced by many in her community. She began designing and facilitating intercultural training in the mid-90’s and became an Anti-Racism Response (A.R.T.) facilitator in 2002. Naomi facilitates A.R.T., intercultural communication, Theatre for Living, and Compassionate Listening (TCLP) workshops and has presented at conferences in Canada and internationally. Naomi greatly values collaborating with others to create a more just and inclusive society.
Sanchit Mittal
A.R.T. Facilitator Sanchit Mittal (he/him/his) came to Canada as an international student; he holds two Master’s degrees and has diverse experience working with various marginalized communities, including LGBTQ2+ and refugees. With over eight years of experience in various Indian and Canadian organizations, living as an uninvited guest on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit peoples, Sanchit deeply values Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI), and is passionate about Truth and Reconciliation and Social Justice work, including Anti-Racism. Sanchit has co-facilitated many workshops including LGBTQ2+ inclusion, Communications in Intercultural classrooms, Microaggressions, and Allyship. Sanchit has worked in Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) International Education and served as the Vice President for SIETAR BC. Currently a Partnerships Manager at an Ontario-based Edu-Tech company, he is also an EDI Consultant at VIU.
Toyin Kareem
A.R.T. Facilitator Toyin Kareem (she/her) is a Communications Specialist with years of experience in Relationship Management from West Africa before moving to Canada. She has a keen interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion which informed her foray into a Ph.D. in Development Communication where she focused on Social Justice Advocacy on social media. She has worked with advocacy organizations that work with marginalized groups especially around intercultural communication, equity, diversity, and inclusion. She currently works with a not-for-profit that provides professional settlement services and builds welcoming and inclusive communities while promoting Antiracism. In her role, she works collaboratively with other organizations to initiate projects that ensure newcomers feel included, welcome and safe in the community. She is currently located on the traditional territory of the We Wai Kai and the Wei Wai Kum people, whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community.
Charis Tazumi
A.R.T. Facilitator Charis Tazumi (she/her) is a Vietnamese-Japanese Canadian who grew up on Vancouver Island. This past year, Charis worked as a co-facilitator in Antiracism Response Training (ART), conducted workshops to increase anti-Asian racism awareness, and worked as a teacher in a local daycare. Currently, she is a student at the University of Victoria, studying in Child & Youth Care with hopes of becoming a counsellor. Charis is grateful for the opportunity to get involved in ART facilitation as well as in antiracism awareness. She would like to acknowledge with respect, the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory UVIC stands, as well as her privilege to live, study, and work on the unceded lands of the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples.

Anti-Racism Response Training (ART) Series
2023-07-05 - 2023-07-26
Registration Deadline: June 30, 2023

This series has been approved by CICC for 8 hours of CPD.

OVERVIEW
The Anti-Racism Response Training (A.R.T.) program, developed by Dr. Ishu Ishiyama, and enhanced and adapted – including virtual adaptation – by Thanh Tazumi, Naomi L. Wolfe, & Sanchit Mittal, uses a witness-centred approach to disrupting racism. This highly interactive and experiential Canadian-based online series will introduce participants to the historical legacies of racism in this country, provide an overview of key definitions and concepts such as microaggressions, systemic racism, white fragility and implicit bias, and offer tools to develop and strengthen active witnessing skills. The series is designed to be relevant to the audience and encourages participants to shift from being frozen or silent bystanders to becoming active witnesses. In a safe and supported online forum, participants will practice how they can respond in order to disrupt racism and build safer and more inclusive communities.

TRAINING SCHEDULE & DELIVERY

This training will be delivered via four live Zoom meetings. Participants will be encouraged to have a working microphone and web camera. Participants are expected to access the resources provided via Google drive and complete the assignments and group activities. Please note that the live workshops are NOT recorded, and thus a commitment to attend all virtual sessions is required to complete the series, which is a pre-requisite for the A.R.T. Certified Trainer Program.

Part I:
Wednesday, July 5 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm (ET)

Part II:
Wednesday, July 12 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm (ET)

Part III:
Wednesday, July 19 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm (ET)

Part IV:
Wednesday, July 26 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm (ET)

SESSION INFO & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learn about racist laws, policies, and events in Canada’s history and their impacts on Indigenous, Asian, Black and other communities
Connect the dots between past and present
Connect the dots between history and self – both past and present

Review of key vocabulary used in anti-racism work
A peek at the racist origins of commonly used language
Exploration of microaggressions and how unconscious bias and stereotypes seep into our interactions with others

Consider the impacts of being a passive bystander vs. active witness
Gain greater empathy regarding the harmful impacts of racist encounters
Review VOW model and four levels of witnessing
Explore various categories of active witnessing
Look at model scenarios and practice responding

Look more deeply at racist encounters using various scenarios
Actively practice A.R.T. responses
Tap into participants’ own lived experiences
Consider immediate and delayed responses
Look at accountability and how to be in solidarity
Connect the dots between responding to individual and systemic racism

TESTIMONIALS
“This training was so interesting and important and should be offered in all workplaces and institutions. If it is important to you and your organization to truly understand the history of racism, its implications today, and what to do and say to combat racism, I highly recommend this training.”- Tanya Cowie, Vancouver Community College“The Anti-Racism Response Training is engaging, eye-opening, and educational. The facilitators' approach of presenting factual information paired with sharing personal stories helped to capture their diverse audience. Reflection exercises not only encouraged participants to examine themselves and racism, but they also prompted open discussions among participants. Highly recommended for anyone and everyone wanting to start taking steps against racism.”- Carolyn Moi, Instructor, Vancouver Community College“As a white, settler woman with significant privilege, I knew that I had a lot to learn about racism in Canada and what I could do about it. Participating in this well-designed and delivered training exceeded my expectations over and over! Not only did I learn so much about racism in Canada, past and present, I also learned from the presenters and participants about how these experiences have impacted them so significantly. In the training we learned and practiced effective skills to respond to witnessing or experiencing racist encounters. I will no longer be a bystander, wishing I had the words or confidence to act when I see racism in any form. I can now stand-up and speak-out to address the issue at the time or when it is safe to do so. We must all make the decision and take action to stop racism and the Anti-Racism Response Training program provides the practical skills and confidence to do so!”- Mary Catherine Williams, Executive Director, Volunteer Campbell River
FACILITATORS

Thanh Tazumi
A.R.T. Facilitator Thanh Tazumi (she/her/hers) and her family immigrated to Canada as refugees in 1984. She worked for a multicultural organization for 10 years, coordinating anti-racism, diversity, and organizational change projects. Thanh coordinated the first anti-racism walk in Campbell River, in 1997 and formed a committee to continue this annual event until 2006. She has co-facilitated workshops on intercultural communication, equity & inclusion, and Anti-racism Response Training. Recently she and her daughter developed and delivered an anti-Asian racism workshop to audiences across Canada. Thanh also worked with marginalized youth and families for 15 years. She is grateful to live on the traditional territory of the Wei Wai Kum, We Wai Kai, and the E’iksan-K’omoks peoples. She is aware of the history of racism in Canada and many of its impacts on Indigenous and other racialized peoples. She is committed to racial justice and actively works toward reconciliation and healing.
Naomi L. Wolfe
A.R.T. Facilitator Naomi L. Wolfe (she/her/hers) is a mixed European settler Canadian, originally from Saskatchewan, who is grateful to reside on the unceded traditional territory of the E’iksan and K’ómoks Peoples. As a teen, Naomi was a member of an anti-racism youth group in Nashville, Tennessee, during the desegregation of schools through crosstown bussing. After 10 years in the USA and 10 years in Guatemala, she moved back to Canada and eventually to Vancouver Island. During nearly 30 years as ESL Faculty at North Island College – including 10 years as Human Rights and International Solidarity Rep. – and through her work with the local Immigrant Welcome Centre, Naomi gained a deep understanding of the barriers faced by many in her community. She began designing and facilitating intercultural training in the mid-90’s and became an Anti-Racism Response (A.R.T.) facilitator in 2002. Naomi facilitates A.R.T., intercultural communication, Theatre for Living, and Compassionate Listening (TCLP) workshops and has presented at conferences in Canada and internationally. Naomi greatly values collaborating with others to create a more just and inclusive society.
Sanchit Mittal
A.R.T. Facilitator Sanchit Mittal (he/him/his) came to Canada as an international student; he holds two Master’s degrees and has diverse experience in working with various marginalized communities, including LGBTQ2+ and refugees. With over eight years of experience in various Indian and Canadian organizations, living as an uninvited guest on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit peoples, Sanchit deeply values Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI), and is passionate about Truth and Reconciliation and Social Justice work, including Anti-Racism. Sanchit has co-facilitated many workshops, including LGBTQ2+ inclusion, Communications in Intercultural classrooms, Microaggressions, and Allyship. Sanchit has worked in Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) International Education and served as the Vice President for SIETAR BC. Currently a Partnerships Manager at an Ontario-based Edu-Tech company, he is also an EDI Consultant at VIU.

Charis Tazumi
A.R.T. Facilitator Charis Tazumi (she/her) is a Vietnamese-Japanese Canadian who grew up on Vancouver Island. This past year, Charis worked as a co-facilitator in Antiracism Response Training (ART), conducted workshops to increase anti-Asian racism awareness, and worked as a teacher in a local daycare. Currently, she is a student at the University of Victoria, studying in Child & Youth Care with hopes of becoming a counsellor. Charis is grateful for the opportunity to get involved in ART facilitation as well as in antiracism awareness. She would like to acknowledge with respect, the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory UVIC stands, as well as her privilege to live, study, and work on the unceded lands of the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples.

Best Practices in Recruiting International Students from Africa
2023-08-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Session Overview
This session explores the findings of the recent Illume Student Advisory Services white paper on recruiting in Africa. It will explore the complexities encountered in Africa and provide strategies for personalization, differentiation, channel integration and stakeholder engagement.

Learning Objectives
Participants will learn the importance of and strategies to:

Practice patience in the market
Support the entire journey for African students
Conduct proper research in the market
Define their brand in the market
Commit to diversity and inclusion
Be a flexible institution that supports students
Be responsive
Use efficient processes to provide excellent support
Make the most of a multi-channel strategy

Facilitators:

Mike Henniger

CEO
Illume Student Advisory Services

Mike Henniger is Chief Executive Officer at Illume Student Advisory Services and is an international education professional who brings two decades of success and experience in the university, vocational and language training sectors.
Mike has helped education institutions across the globe build their international student recruitment capabilities. He is passionate about marketing, recruitment and student services and is a global thought leader in international education and a popular speaker at education conferences and institutions around the world.
Mike firmly believes that to be successful in international student recruitment, institutions need to understand global student mobility trends, the student journey, and how to provide the best possible experience for their students. He prides himself on providing practical assistance to the clients he works with that ultimately helps them achieve their internationalization goals.

Duarte Dias
Director of Global Sales and Student Recruitment
Illume Student Advisory Services
Duarte is a true recruitment specialist. He has managed global recruitment teams for nearly a decade. Duarte has a network of agent and school partners in Africa and manages the Illume team there. A frequent traveler to the continent, Duarte has personal relationships across Africa that allow him to constantly update his practices and approach to recruitment.

Unlocking Opportunities: The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) as a Partner for Global Engagement
2023-09-19 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto)
Whether you’re preparing for an international trip this Fall or attending your next IE conference, consider setting up meetings with the Trade Commissioner Service..
Join the IR-PLC and moderator Faye Salins, Senior Intercultural and Diplomatic Advisor at the University of Calgary, as they look to build understanding and unlock opportunities between the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) and International Relations Officers (IROs) at Canadian institutions. The session will include representatives from all levels of the TCS, regionally, nationally and internationally, and colleagues from global engagement offices in Ontario and British Columbia. This will be a unique opportunity to establish networks between the TCS and IROs, supporting our collective global engagement and partnerships efforts.
This event is intended for those in international relations and global engagement offices in institutions, focused on strategic partnership development, including academic, research and study abroad.
This event will elevate your next set of meetings with the TCS, abroad and at home.
Learning Objectives

A deeper understanding of the structure, regional and international, of the TCS, as well as their KPIs and objectives
Build understanding between IROs in HEIs and the TCS – how to mutually achieve our objectives.
Examples of when to engage the TCS and for what purpose.
Examples from HEIs of successfully collaborating with TC’s for partnership development and global engagement.
Good practices – how to effectively engage and how to articulate your institution’s needs.

Webinar Agenda

12:00 – 12:05
Welcome and introduction

12:05 – 12:20
Moderator Intro and Introduction of Panelists

12:20 – 12:30
TCS 101 – short presentation

12:30 – 1:10
Panel discussion

1:10 – 1:25
Q&A and discussion

1:25 – 1:30
Concluding remarks

Moderator

Faye Salins
Senior Intercultural and Diplomatic Advisor University of Calgary Faye Salins has 15+ years of experience in the international education sector in Canada and India, with specialized focus in diplomatic relations, protocol and international cooperation. Faye holds an MSc. International Management from the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, and a Masters in Finance from the University of Mumbai, India. In her current role, Faye serves as the liaison between the University of Calgary and embassies, consulates, foreign governments and the Trade Commissioner Service to establish relationships, identify international opportunities and facilitate partnerships with partners around the world.
Panelists

Jaqueline Aguilar
Regional Education Trade Commissioner for North America and the Caribbean, Global Affairs Canada, International Education division Global Affairs Canada, International Education division Jaqueline Aguilar is the Regional Education Trade Commissioner for North America and the Caribbean at Global Affairs Canada’s International Education division. In her capacity as Regional Education Trade Commissioner, Jaqueline offers guidance to Trade Commissioners based in the Regional Offices in Canada as well as in the Canadian Embassies, Consulates and Trade Offices abroad. Her support helps Trade Commissioners implement Canada’s International Education Strategy and identify business opportunities for Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) clients.
Jaqueline Aguilar has a wealth experience in the International Education sector with over 20 years of hands-on experience promoting Canada’s education sector capabilities worldwide. She works closely with Trade Commissioners responsible for the International Education sector, employing her expertise to identify and capitalize on commercial and recruitment opportunities for Canadian education institutions and organizations.
Tom Cumming
Deputy Director (High Intensity Services) Ontario Regional Office of the Trade Commissioner Service Upon completing studies in commerce at the University of Alberta and in law at the University of Victoria, Tom joined the federal government with Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Tom was posted to the Embassy of Canada in Beijing and subsequently left the government to manage the operations of a Canadian software company in China. After having earned a MBA from the University of Navarra in Barcelona, Spain, Tom established a trading company in China for the sourcing of industrial products. As a Global Affairs Canada officer, he has served at the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, as the Senior Trade Commissioner at the Consulate General in Guangzhou, and is currently the Deputy Director of the Ontario Regional Office of the Trade Commissioner Service.
Salima Jethani
Director, Global Engagement Simon Fraser University Salima Jethani is the Director, Global Engagement at SFU International and is responsible for promoting and optimizing SFU’s global engagement, particularly through partnerships and strategic relations in the regions of Africa, the Middle East, and South, Central, and Western Asia. She also leads SFU International’s role in mobilizing SFU’s research and expertise to support global sustainable development initiatives. Salima’s background includes 15 years in the public service both at the federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and the BC Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation where she led the trade divisions activities in International Education. She was also a director at the BC Council for International Education and has worked in India, Africa, and across Canada with international development organizations including the Aga Khan Development Network, the United Way of the Lower Mainland, and the BC Council for International Cooperation. She holds a Master’s degree in Global Management from Royal Roads University.
Veronica Soto
Education-Trade Commissioner Consulate of Canada, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México Veronica has over 20 years of experience on international education. She is based at the Consulate of Canada in Guadalajara, where she is responsible for the promotion of the Canadian education sector in the Western-Bajio states of Mexico including, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Aguascalientes, Sinaloa, Nayarit and Colima. Previous joining the Consulate of Canada, Veronica worked at the Jalisco Ministry of Education, at the University of Guadalajara and at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) Jalisco office. Veronica, has a deep understanding of the Mexican education market and a strong focus in facilitating relationships between Canada´s and Mexico´s education institutions and key players of the sector. Veronica holds a bachelor degree in international relations by the University of Guadalajara and a Master in international development by the University Complutense of Madrid.
Christine Walker
Director, Global Partnerships George Brown College Christine is no stranger to the positive impact a global experience can provide. In Christine’s previous career as a chef, she had the opportunity to live and work abroad in several countries before joining George Brown College as a faculty member in 2004. In 2012, Christine transitioned into the academic chair position leading the Chef School at the college. One of the first directives implemented was to significantly increase the number of global opportunities for their students. During her time leading the Chef School, Christine and her team developed two new degrees and a new international post-graduate program and offered numerous short-term study-abroad opportunities to many countries, including Peru, India, Thailand, France, Spain, China and Italy. In 2020, Christine was given the opportunity to work on an international project as part of a secondment before transitioning into the then newly developed role of Director of Global Partnerships within the Global Partnerships and Education Division. A graduate of Guelph’s MBA in Sustainable Commerce, Christine now leads the implementation of global partnership work in collaboration with all divisions at the college. Global education doesn’t stop within her academic role however, in 2019, Christine and her family took a month-long trip to Hong Kong, Thailand and Vietnam with the sole purpose of exposing their children to new cultures, cuisines and experiences. The imprint that trip left on them only further empowers Christine’s desire to provide all students with a global experience.

Are You What You Measure? Developing Measures for International Mobility – An Experiential Workshop
2023-10-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Join the ‘Measures’ working group within the Education Abroad Professional Learning Community (EA-PLC) as they share their combined experiences about all things data. Consider this as a gift of time to dust off your data and measures hat and play in a workshop sandbox. The desire is to immerse ourselves as practitioners and scholars in a pan-Canadian conversation on data in international mobility: what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we even start making sense of what data to begin with.
Through exercises, we’ll explore scoping, scalability and sustainability of data so that one doesn’t lose oneself in things that don’t directly matter to the significant question. Our desire is to facilitate an opportunity for skills development in using data effectively, leveraging the value of persuasive, evidence-based arguments, and taking informed risks.
We look forward to exploring the measures world together!
Webinar Agenda

1:00 – 1:05
Welcome and introduction

1:05 – 1:15
Review of best practices and use cases

1:15 – 1:20
Reflection: YOUR data journey

1:20 – 1:40
Workshop and small gr0up activity

1:40 – 1:55
Large group discussion

1:45 – 2:00
Q&A and wrap-up

Presenters

Colin Kutchyera
Analyst, Lecturer and Ph.D. Student Colin is a Ph.D. student in Educational Leadership and Policy, focusing on international education. As part of his current job, he manages graduate program admissions and operations, contributes to program development, cyclical review and accreditation reports, and measures and tracks student learning outcomes.
Jenny Corlett
Community Integration Liaison Queen’s University Jenny has worked at Queen’s University for 25 years, predominately in student mobility. Most recently, Jenny served as Director, Bader College Initiatives, Partnerships, and Liaison and was responsible for identifying, evaluating, and stewarding a diverse portfolio of initiatives and relationships between Bader College, (Queen’s UK campus), the Queen’s Kingston campus, and external partners. Jenny recently shifted to a new role as Community Integration Liaison to support the attraction, relocation and employment sustainability of top-talent employees to the Queen’s and Kingston community. Jenny strongly believes in evidence-informed planning and decision-making and is eager to share ideas and collaborate.
Mila Sokolyanskaya
Global Education Coordinator Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Mila has worked at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology for 2.5 years, most recently as a Global Education Coordinator. After career coaching diverse clients for almost seven years in non-profit and post-secondary sectors, she now develops a study abroad portfolio at NAIT so students engage with different cultures to enrich their careers. Mila has been a collaborative force in implementing NAIT’s recently-finalized Global Engagement Strategy and believes in the power of data-driven decisions.
Shabnam (Shay) Ivkovic
Director – International Strategic Initiatives University of Waterloo Shay leads the international strategy of Co-operative & Experiential Education at the University of Waterloo. She continues her long love affair with data, and you’ll find her dreaming up new ways to make intelligence out of information in the empty hours. Shay is equally passionate about making all things data more accessible to all. Data literacy is a superpower – and everyone should have it!

Mission de partenariat universitaire Canada-Vietnam
2023-10-10 - 2023-10-13
Le Service des délégués commerciaux (SDC) du Canada au Vietnam et le Bureau canadien de l’éducation internationale (BCEI) organisent une série d’événements de partenariat entre des universités canadiennes et vietnamiennes. Ces événements auront lieu à Hô Chi Minh-Ville et à Hanoi.

Les ateliers-causeries : Code de déontologie et la pratique avec les étudiants étrangers
2023-11-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
Membres : 65 $ | Non-membres : 95 $
Les ateliers-causeries du BCEI sont des lieux d’échange afin d’approfondir nos connaissances en tant que professionnel de l’immigration œuvrant auprès des étudiants étrangers. Nous vous invitons à participer à ces ateliers de formation professionnelle continue (FPC) pour les Conseillers réglementés en immigration pour étudiants étrangers (CRIÉÉ) et les Consultants réglementés en immigration canadienne (CRIC). Approuvé par le CCIC pour 1.5 heures de formation professionnelle continue (FPC).
Vue d’ensemble de l’atelier
La formation portera sur une révision du nouveau Code de déontologie. Celle-ci s’effectue dans le cadre de la deuxième année de la mise en place du Code de déontologie. Ainsi, une courte révision du Code sera effectuée. Pour la suite, nous proposons de se concentrer sur les sections du Code les plus pertinentes pour les professionnels de l’immigration travaillant au sein des établissements d’enseignement. Pour terminer, les participants seront invités à partager leur expérience et à participer à des discussions de groupe. Cette session permettra aux CRIEE de remplir leurs obligations de développement professionnel en matière d’éthique et de déontologie.
Objectifs d’apprentissage

Approfondir notre compréhension des obligations éthiques et professionnelles d’un RISIA
Réfléchir à nos valeurs et à nos préjugés par rapport à nos obligations éthiques et professionnelles

Consulter les autres ateliers de FPC qui auront lieu prochainement

29 janvier – Échange sur les meilleures pratiques pour répondre aux intentions de refus

Instructeurs

Tatiana Gomez
Avocate, Spécialiste en immigration Service aux étudiants internationaux Université Concordia Tatiana Gomez est une avocate spécialisée en droit de l’immigration et des réfugiés qui a travaillé en pratique privée de 2009 à 2021. En 2021, elle s’est jointe au Bureau des étudiants internationaux de l’Université Concordia. Elle a enseigné dans le cadre du programme de consultation en immigration du Collège Vanier de 2011 à 2015.Elle a également enseigné dans le cadre du programme de certificat en immigration de l’Université de la Colombie-Britannique de 2015 à 2021. Actuellement, elle enseigne dans le Programme d’études sur l’immigration et les étudiants internationaux (PEIEI) du BCEI depuis 2022. Elle a une vaste expérience en tant que professionnelle de l’immigration et formatrice dans le domaine du droit de l’immigration et des réfugiés.
Yannick Richer
Conseilller à l’accueil et à l’immigration Conseiller règlementé en immigration pour étudiants étrangers (CRIÉÉ) Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Yannick Richer est Conseiller règlementé en immigration pour étudiants étrangers. Il est chef de l’équipe du soutien aux étudiants internationaux de l’UQAM. Depuis 2022, il collabore et enseigne pour le programme d’études sur l’immigration et les étudiants internationaux (PEIEI) du BCEI. Cette expérience lui permet de rester à l’affût des changements dans le domaine de l’immigration pour les étudiants internationaux. Enfin, il cumule près de 25 années comme formateur pour l’Association des Camps du Québec.

BCEI 2023 — Vancouver 26-29 novembre
2023-11-26 - 2023-11-29
Le lieu de rencontre des professionnel.le.s de l’éducation internationale au Canada et dans le monde

BC Symposium: Advancing International Student Support
2024-01-18 - 2024-01-19
On January 18 and 19, in partnership with the BC Council for International Education (BCCIE), the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) is hosting a two-day symposium focused on international student support. The event will take place in-person at Vancouver Community College (VCC).
This event is an opportunity for international education practitioners to exchange knowledge, share resources, and stay informed about our sector. Explore key topics in international student support as we create a collaborative space to engage in conversations about best practices, priorities, and challenges. The agenda will feature plenary sessions, interactive breakout sessions, and networking activities.

Les ateliers-causeries : Échange sur les meilleures pratiques pour répondre aux intentions de refus
2024-01-29 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
Membres : 65 $ | Non-membres : 95 $
Les ateliers-causeries du BCEI sont des lieux d’échange afin d’approfondir nos connaissances en tant que professionnel de l’immigration œuvrant auprès des étudiants étrangers. Nous vous invitons à participer à ces ateliers de formation professionnelle continue (FPC) pour les Conseillers réglementés en immigration pour étudiants étrangers (CRIÉÉ) et les Consultants réglementés en immigration canadienne (CRIC). Approuvé par le CCIC pour 1.5 heures de formation professionnelle continue (FPC).
Vue d’ensemble de l’atelier
Cet atelier-causerie vous propose un échange sur les meilleures pratiques pour répondre aux intentions de refus. Avant la session, les participants seront invités à répondre à un sondage sur la façon dont ils gèrent les intentions de refus dans leur établissement. Les informations recueillies seront partagées et serviront de base à une discussion sur les meilleures pratiques. De plus, les animateurs proposeront une analyse des principes juridiques qui sous-tendent l’évaluation de la demande de prolongation du CAQ. Le but de cette session est de permettre aux professionnels de l’immigration travaillant au sein des établissements d’enseignement d’être proactifs dans l’accompagnement des étudiants et de les aider à développer des stratégies adaptées à leurs établissements.
Objectifs d’apprentissage

Outiller les participants à mieux répondre aux étudiants internationaux qui ont reçu une intention de refus du MIFI.
Partager les bonnes pratiques des différents établissements.
Mieux comprendre ce qui est attendu dans les intentions de refus du MIFI.
Échanger sur les limites de l’accompagnement des étudiants internationaux.

Instructeurs

Tatiana Gomez
Avocate, Spécialiste en immigration Service aux étudiants internationaux Université Concordia Tatiana Gomez est une avocate spécialisée en droit de l’immigration et des réfugiés qui a travaillé en pratique privée de 2009 à 2021. En 2021, elle s’est jointe au Bureau des étudiants internationaux de l’Université Concordia. Elle a enseigné dans le cadre du programme de consultation en immigration du Collège Vanier de 2011 à 2015.Elle a également enseigné dans le cadre du programme de certificat en immigration de l’Université de la Colombie-Britannique de 2015 à 2021. Actuellement, elle enseigne dans le Programme d’études sur l’immigration et les étudiants internationaux (PEIEI) du BCEI depuis 2022. Elle a une vaste expérience en tant que professionnelle de l’immigration et formatrice dans le domaine du droit de l’immigration et des réfugiés.
Yannick Richer
Conseilller à l’accueil et à l’immigration Conseiller règlementé en immigration pour étudiants étrangers (CRIÉÉ) Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Yannick Richer est Conseiller règlementé en immigration pour étudiants étrangers. Il est chef de l’équipe du soutien aux étudiants internationaux de l’UQAM. Depuis 2022, il collabore et enseigne pour le programme d’études sur l’immigration et les étudiants internationaux (PEIEI) du BCEI. Cette expérience lui permet de rester à l’affût des changements dans le domaine de l’immigration pour les étudiants internationaux. Enfin, il cumule près de 25 années comme formateur pour l’Association des Camps du Québec.

Partenariat Canada-Philippines
2024-03-06 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | Perth, Australia, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC)
Date limite d’inscription : 20 février 2024

APAIE2024
Perth, Australia| 4-8 mars 2024
Aperçu
Le BCEI, en collaboration avec l’ambassade du Canada aux Philippines et la Commission on Higher Education (CHED) des Phillipines, organise un événement de partenariat Canada-Philippines en marge du congrès annuel 2024 de l’Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) au centre de convention de Perth, en Australie.
L’événement réunira des dirigeant.e.s principaux.ales du secteur de l’éducation du Canada et des Philippines autour de tables rondes et offrira des occasions de réseautage interétablissements.
Avantages
Les membres du BCEI qui participent aux activités prévues auront la chance de :

Contribuer à l’élaboration de priorités thématiques et d’un plan d’action conjoint pour la collaboration en matière d’éducation entre le Canada et les Philippines pour 2024-2025.
Prendre connaissance des plus récentes offres de partenariats en éducation aux Philippines.
Créer de nouvelles relations aux Philippines, ou de renforcer des relations existantes.
Mettre en valeur l’expertise et l’enthousiasme canadiens envers le développement de solides partenariats internationaux.

La liste complète des personnes participantes (des Philippines et du Canada) sera communiquée avant la tenue de l’événement.
Modalités et conditions
Participation
Un établissement peut être représenté par plus d’une personne. Cependant, la mission s’adresse d’abord à la personne-cadre ayant le mandat de négocier des ententes de partenariats. Un.e deuxième représentant.e pourra participer à la mission, en fonction des places disponibles.
Inscription
L’inscription est gratuite.
Les établissements canadiens et philippins souhaitant participer à la mission doivent s’inscrire en suivant ce lien : https://surveys.cbie.ca/s3/Canada-Phillipine-Partnership-Event-APAIE2024
La période d’inscription se terminera le 20 février 2024. Après cette date, les personnes inscrites recevront une confirmation et des renseignements supplémentaires (dont de l’information sur la possibilité d’ajouter un.e deuxième représentant.e du même établissement).
Soutien financier CanExport
Les établissements membres du BCEI peuvent bénéficier d’un financement dans le cadre du programme CanExport Associations d’Affaires mondiales Canada pour les aider à couvrir leurs frais de déplacement. Une seule personne par établissement peut se qualifier pour ce financement. Pour que les établissements sélectionnés puissent bénéficier de la subvention accordée au BCEI par l’entremise du programme CanExport, ils doivent répondre à des lignes directrices précises et fournir au BCEI des reçus de voyage.
Pour plus d’informations, écrivez-nous à Partnerships-Partenariats@cbie.ca

The Immigration Journey of Spouses and Dependent Children of International Students: Eligibility, Application, Challenges and Options
2024-04-17 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2024

Overview:
Applications for dependents of international students are one of the most complex temporary residence applications in the RISIA scope of practice and ones with the highest refusal rate. In this webinar, we will analyze the different options available in the legislation for dependents of international students, the challenges they face and how to determine which option is best for whom. We will look at who is eligible to apply for a C42 and the options for those who are not.
We will discuss which documents and what information should be included in a template application and how to adapt this template to the personal circumstances of each individual/family. Through several ATIPs and Jurisprudence cases, we will try to determine where Visa Officers focus their attention while reviewing these applications and how this can guide the advice we can provide to our students. We will also discuss the procedure for extending the stay during the main applicant’s studies and after graduation as well as the options for a spouse of a graduate to come to Canada for the first time after the main applicant has graduated. Finally, we will briefly review the options available for applicants after one or many refusals.
Important note: The content of this presentation is an updated version of the workshop of the same name offered at the CBIE 2023 Conference in Vancouver. It includes all the changes made by IRCC since. A French version of the webinar will be offered in person at the Québec Regional Meeting in Montréal in May 2024.
This webinar was approved by CCIC for 4 hours of continued professional development (CPD).

Learning Objectives:

Understand the relevant sections of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) related to dependants of international students.
Learn how to help students and their dependants build strong applications.
Understand how to address potential concerns that processing officers may have when assessing applications from dependants of international students.

Session 1 – April 17 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm (ET):

Welcome and introductions
Key definitions
Eligibility
What would be the content of a template application and how to adapt this template to individual cases.

How to prove the Status in Canada of the principal applicant
How to prove the Genuineness of the eligible relationships
How to prove the Financial Resources required
How to prove Ties to Home Country
Cover letters and invitation letters; are they necessary?
Specific cases

Work permit options available for spouses who do not meet the new eligibility criteria for C42.
Q&A and discussion

Session 2 – April 24 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm (ET):

Welcome and introductions
Summary of the previous session
Options as to when and where to submit the first application

Online or at the port of entry
At the same time as the Principal applicant or separately

Extensions of stay from within Canada

When the Principal applicant extends their studies
After the Principal applicant graduates
What happens when the Principal applicant stops studying

Application for a spouse outside of Canada after the Principal applicant graduates
Practical component – Activity to put the knowledge into practice
Options in case of refusal
Key takeaways
Q&A and discussion
Concluding remarks

Contact learning@cbie.ca if you have any questions regarding the webinar and/or your registration.
Presenter
Patrick Bissonnette International Students Advisor Université Laval Patrick Bissonnette is passionate about immigration, international education, and intercultural understanding and has been involved in the field for almost 20 years. Since 2006, Patrick works as an International Student Advisor at Université Laval in Quebec City. He holds, since 2021, the RCIC designation and was previously from 2016 to 2021 a RISIA. He also holds a bachelor’s in social work (Université Laval, 2004). He has also taught in the Programme d’études sur l’immigration et les étudiants internationaux (PEIEI) and is a frequent guest lecturer in the ISIEP. Patrick also seats, since 2019, on CBIE Immigration Advisory Committee. He has a lifelong interest in International Education and is fluent in French, English and Spanish. Imarú Baquero Manager, International Student Services University of Lethbridge Imarú (Ima) Baquero has worked in international education for over 12 years, in both college and university environments, and currently works as the Manager, International Student Services at the University of Lethbridge. Her responsibilities have included international strategic planning, international student support and advising, education abroad, partnership development, and international student enrolment management. Imarú has been a RISIA since 2017, she is one of the instructors of the CBIE International Students and Immigration Education Program, she is a member of the CBIE Immigration Advisory Committee, and she serves as a co-chair of CBIE’s Student Services Professional Learning Community.

Strategies and Tactics to Position Your Institution for Success in The New Policy Environment
2024-04-30 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto)
Join CBIE with Mike Henniger and Jamshid Mirzabekov from Illume Student Advisory Services for a session aimed at positioning your institution for success in a new Canadian policy environment.
Following a short context-setting briefing, this session will delve into considerations for maximizing study permit conversion rates, with a spotlight on institutional accountability and drawing on lessons learned from Australia and the UK. The session will also offer insight on prioritizing deposit collection, implementing additional screening measures for high-risk markets, and refining an institution’s positioning and branding efforts.
Participants will gain strategies for differentiation and sales tactics tailored to address current student perceptions, including providing clear information, robust support and customer service, articulating the necessity of deposits, and optimizing conversion rates at every stage of the enrollment process.

Colloque régional du Québec et de la francophonie
2024-05-08 08:00 - 2024-05-09 16:00 (America/Toronto) | HEC Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada

Western Regional Meeting
2024-05-15 08:00 - 2024-05-16 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Red River College Polytechnic, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Dialogue national sur les étudiant.e.s international.e.s : Tracer la voie à suivre pour un secteur de l’éducation internationale durable et responsable
2024-05-22 07:30 - 2024-05-23 16:05 (America/Toronto)
