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Summer Seminar provides an essential platform for the growth of BC’s International Education sector. BCCIE’s annual conference brings together over 400 participants from our province, across Canada and beyond our borders. The conference attracts senior leaders, researchers, practitioners, student service providers, administrators, government, NGOs, and students to explore these ideas with the aim of strengthening our work and taking steps towards advancing outstanding leadership in the fields that comprise International Education in BC.

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Monday, June 20 • 10:30 - 11:30
Thought Leader Dialogue I - Social Impact Assessment: Positive Outcomes for International Students and the Local Community

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How can the principles of social impact assessment (SIA) improve the studying, living and working experiences of international students and at the same time have a positive impact on the local community? Just like a change management process, communication is key with tailor made messages for each audience. Case studies from Winnipeg, MB; Australia's leading education destinations of Melbourne and Sydney, and the emerging destination, the Northern Territory, look at how local businesses, accommodation providers and multicultural communities have been engaged, and are benefiting from the presence of international students.

Sponsored by: The University of Victoria 
Speakers
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Phil Honeywood

Chief Executive Officer, International Education Association of Australia
Phil Honeywood is a former Minister for Higher education, Skills and Multicultural Affairs in the Victorian Government. Since retiring from politics in 2006, he has held a number of senior positions in international education. In addition to his role with IEAA, he serves on the New... Read More →
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Rachael Shanahan

Director, StudyNT, Northern Territory Department of Education, Australia
Rachael works across the Northern Territory government and with business and community stakeholders to promote the Northern Territory to international students. StudyNT was established under the Northern Territory International Education and Training Strategy 2014-2024. Rachael led the team which developed the strategy and has extensive experience in providing strategic policy and advice for government. She has been awarded an Australian Governme... Read More →


Monday June 20, 2016 10:30 - 11:30 PDT
Salon B
  Session - K-12   Session - Language Sector   Session - PSE