8th Annual
BEST PRACTICES AWARD
The IEKC Best Practices Award Program recognizes internationally based programming sponsored by institutions and organizations serving higher education
Categories
I - International Programming - Programs that stimulate increased awareness and enhanced global perspective in college students through campus-based initiatives or projects sponsored by student affairs organizations.
II - Global Partnership Program - Programs that encourage collaboration with colleagues and students internationally to enhance global perspective.
III - International Exchange Program - Programs promoting global competency and cultural exchange via campus sponsored travel and or host family initiatives.
IV - Student Philanthropy - Programming that engages students in an international focused service project. Program length may vary (i.e. shorter term relief effort or an ongoing project).
Process
Electronically submit an application that includes contact information, the selected category, program description (and supporting materials as available), and a statement about why this program is significant and important to student affairs by February 1, 2010 to Michael Zoll, IEKC Best Practices Award Coordinator, at this email address: mzoll@ise.virginia.edu
Award recipients will notified by February 15, 2010. The award recipients will be recognized at the 15th annual International Symposium, March 6 & 7, in Chicago, Illinois (specifically, at the lunch program on March 7). Award recipients will be asked to prepare a poster for viewing by attendees at the lunchtime awards presentation.
ANZSSA CONFERENCE 2009
(The Australia and New Zealand Student Services Association)
Please note: We are looking to finalize a 3-person delegation to visit Australia and attend the ANZSSA bi-annual conference. Interested candidates, please complete an on-line application As Soon As Possible. Thank You. Conference Program:
| DATE |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
Sun 6 Dec 09
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Delegates arrive Brisbane |
Royal on the Park Hotel (tentative bookings made)
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Mon 7 Dec 09
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ANZSSA Conference |
QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Gardens Campus, Brisbane |
Tues 8 Dec 09
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ANZSSA Conference |
QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Gardens Campus, Brisbane |
| Wed 9 Dec 09 morning |
ANZSSA Conference |
QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Gardens Campus, Brisbane |
| Wed 9 Dec 09 afternoon |
Conference university visit
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Bond University, Brisbane (organized as an option for all conference delegates) |
Thur 10 Dec 09
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University visits for NASPA delegates |
Morning - UQ (University of Queensland - contact – Helen Harris - h.harris@uq.edu.au)
Afternoon – Griffith University (contact – Joanna Peters j.peters@griffith.edu.au) |
| Fri 11 Dec 09 |
University visits for NASPA delegates |
QUT (Queensland University of Technology – contact - Chris Hepperlin - chris.hepperlin@qut.edu.au) |
Please visit the conference website for more details -
http://www.anzssa.qut.edu.au Please click on the link below to learn more about
International Exchange Programs
The International Education Knowledge Community has four OVERALL goals:
- To stimulate increased awareness of the global perspective in higher education;
- To provide a forum for addressing global issues related to student affairs;
- To provide a structure and opportunity for members with interests in global issues to communicate;
- To encourage professional connections with colleagues in other countries.
NASPA IEKC Goals and Objective for 2007-2008
The main programs for the International Knowledge Community are listed below. To view the highlighted programs click onto the appropriate link on the menu to the left.
Previous NASPA International Symposia
The 2008 NASPA 13th Annual International Symposium was held in Boston from March 8-9, 2008. Access the Boston program. Access a slide show from the Boston International Symposium.
The 12th Annual NASPA International Symposium was a hugh success. The program was held in Orlando, Florida from March 31 to April 1, 2007. There were representatives from the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ecuador, Germany, India, Ireland, Lebanon, Lithuania, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States of America. Access the 2007 schedule; 2007 NASPA Annual International Symposium
6th Annual IEKC Best Practices Award
IEKC 6th Annual Best Practices Award Recipient List 2008 - Sixth Annual NASPA IEKC International Best Practices Award - Boston, MA from March 8-9, 2008.