Supporting cross-border students symposium

Cross-border students are a steadily growing cohort of students that include international learners, new settlers, and refugee-background learners. Developing tailored practice for these students is an Education Code of Practice obligation and essential for learner success. This one day symposium will offer practical strategies, tips and tools that are highly relevant to tertiary education providers and schools with diverse student bodies that include cross-border learners. Themes include: Enhancing the cross-border learner experience (Vivienne Anderson, Dean - College of Education, University of Otago), Nurturing intercultural competency development across campus (Jonie Chang, Lead Advisor - Wellbeing, University of Canterbury), Introducing innovations in homestay host training (Lisa Garrett, International Department Manager, Avonside Girls’ High School), and Developing student ambassadors as intercultural connectors (Greg Scott, Director Accommodation Services, University of Canterbury). An early bird discount is available until 5pm August 19th. This discount will be automatically applied to all tickets at checkout. Ticket sales will close at midday on August 26th.