As of  Feb 9, 2022 | *Schedule is subject to change

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Our Schedule-at-a-Glance is a quick overview of what you can expect during BC International Education Week.

For full workshop descriptions, scroll down and take a look at what each day of BCIEW offers.

Meals and Breaks

Breakfast: 7:45 - 8:30am    Morning Coffee: 10:00 - 10:15am    Networking Break: 11:45 - 12:15pm    Lunch: 12:15 - 1:15pm 

Afternoon Coffee: 2:45 - 3:00pm

Sunday, June 26, 2022
7:45 AM - 4:30 PMSunday Breaks

Breakfast: 7:45 - 8:30am
(Woodlands Terrace)
Morning Coffee: 10:00 - 10:15am 
(Macdonald Foyer)
Networking Break: 11:45 - 12:15pm 
(Macdonald Foyer)
Lunch: 12:15 - 1:15pm 
(Woodlands Terrace)
Afternoon Coffee: 2:45 - 3:00pm 
(Macdonald Foyer)

 

  
8:30 AM - 4:30 PMInternational University Rankings – Scope, Methodology, Engagement, and Intelligence

This workshop provides a sweeping discussion of international rankings: History, data, methodologies, reliability, politics, and utility. Information will be provided with a focus on the quality and relatability of data and analysis – and how even at times low quality data and analysis can be instructive. Case studies illustrate how universities have progressed or regressed in specific rankings or on specific metrics, and how said occurred. Teams of participants will be asked to design their own institutional rankings strategy, and present it to all participants. 

Thank you to Navitas / Fraser International College for sponsoring this session.

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 Macdonald F
8:30 AM - 4:30 PMStudent Recruitment: A Deep Dive

This workshop will explore how to use data to enhance student recruitment from many perspectives. The discussion will begin with a bird's-eye view, looking at the strategic priorities of major destination countries and how these impact student demand for Canada. It will then focus on the findings of IDPs latest research report on prospective international students, Emerging Futures. Following this, the presenters will look at how to market programs that address labour market gaps to new audiences and tell the story of opportunities in Canada.

The afternoon sessions will examine step-by-step tactics on how to write a persuasive brand story for your institution that will resonate with prospective student. Finally, we will finish the day with a hands on workshop that will teach you how to implement an effective digital marketing strategy that supports your institution.

 

Link to a Swoogo page with an iFrame with a PDF

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 Macdonald E
Time Zone: (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

Meals and Breaks

Breakfast: 7:15 - 8:00am    Networking Break: 8:00 - 8:15am    Morning Coffee: 10:00 - 10:15am    Networking Break: 11:45 - 12:15pm

IRCC Lunch Update: 12:15 - 1:15pm  Exhibit Hall: 1:15 - 1:45pm   Afternoon Coffee: 3:15 - 3:30pm

Monday, June 27, 2022
7:15 AM - 5:00 PMMonday Breaks & Exhibit Hall Times

Breakfast: 7:15 - 8:00am
(Macdonald A, B & C)
Networking Break: 8:00 - 8:15am
(Macdonald Foyer)
Morning Coffee: 10:00 - 10:15am 
(Macdonald Foyer)
Networking Break: 11:45 - 12:15pm 
(Macdonald Foyer)
IRCC Lunch Update: 12:15 - 1:15pm 
(Macdonald A, B & C)
Exhibit Hall: 1:15 - 1:45pm 
(Macdonald Foyer)
Afternoon Coffee: 3:15 - 3:30pm 
(Macdonald Foyer)

 

 
8:15 AM - 8:45 AMIndigenous Welcome and Opening

Cultural Ambassadors will open our first ever BC International Education Week with a Welcome and Territory Acknowledgement to the traditional territories of the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations. This will be followed by opening remarks from our Executive Director, Randall Martin and BCCIE updates.

Thank you to our Indigenous Welcome and Opening Sponsor, IDP Connect!

 

Macdonald A, B & C
8:45 AM - 11:45 AMBC Government International Framework

The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Child Care, will preview BC’s new IE Framework, a roadmap for government and the sector to retain BC’s share of international students to support economic recovery and benefit to all of BC’s communities, support positive outcomes through diversity, regional growth and global experiences and implement policy shifts that support system integrity towards quality, transparency and student success. 

A formal presentation will be followed by discussions on diversification, regionalization and student success.

Thank you to the B.C. Government for supporting this session.

 

Macdonald A, B & C
12:15 PM - 1:15 PMIRCC Update (Lunchtime)

Grab your lunch and join us for an update where IRCC will share pertinent information on recent developments in support of Canada’s international education sector and key stakeholders.

 

Macdonald A, B & C
1:45 PM - 5:00 PMBuilding Inclusive Higher Education Partnerships with the Philippines towards a Sustainable Future

This session provides BCIEW participants the opportunity to learn about the strategic priorities of the Philippine government with respect to internationalization, including efforts to align internationalization outcomes in higher education delivery and collaborative research with the UN Sustainable Development Agenda 2030. The Philippine government, represented by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), will also present on other specific areas of interest in higher education delivery such as lifelong learning or adult education, indigenous education, and COIL, as well as an overview of opportunities to collaborate with Philippine higher education institutions in agriculture, nursing and innovation. The Commission will also share their successful practices on building a domestic network of higher education institutions or community of practice on internationalization to strengthen opportunities for foreign institutions to collaborate with Philippine higher education institutions. After the presentation, BCIEW participants will have the opportunity to participate in a networking session (one-on-one meetings) with over 30 representatives from Philippine higher education institutions.

Program:

1:45PM to 1:55PM – Opening Remarks by Dr. Aldrin Darilag, Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

1:55PM to 2:30PM - Presentation by Atty. Lily Freida Milla, Deputy Executive Director and Director for International Affairs Service, CHED

2:30PM to 2:45PM – iLAB Program: The Philippines’ COIL Initiative

2:45PM to 3:00PM – Q&A

3:00PM to 3:15PM - Coffee Break

3:15PM to 5:00PM – Networking/B2B Session (sign up sheets can be found at the registration desk)

Presenters: Commission on Higher Education officials, over 30 representatives of Philippine higher education institutions

Macdonald C
1:45 PM - 5:00 PMLabour Market Development: International Student Transitions into the Labour Market

International students, post-secondary institutions, BC’s diverse regions as well as key sectors of BC’s economy can all benefit from a more coherent articulation, streamlining and alignment of pathways and transitions for international students into BC’s Labour Market, setting them up for careers instead of jobs and for shared success post-graduation.

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Macdonald B
1:45 PM - 5:00 PMStory, Circles and Ceremony: Tools for Humanizing the Academy

When we feel connected, we contribute and when we are done, we celebrate. In this workshop we will explore/examine notions of story, circles and ceremony and how we can use these as tools in the work we do to advance intercultural understanding and inclusion on our campuses.

Thank you to the B.C. Government for supporting this session.

Macdonald E & F
1:45 PM - 5:00 PMYour Leadership Toolbox: Increase your effectiveness through understanding the change process and the cultures within your organization and create work environments where people and ideas thrive.

Change Management: Persuading colleagues to adopt new approaches and actions that enhance your international endeavors and create work environments where people and ideas thrive. As a profession we have a strong record of collaboration and sharing our best practices to enhance our services. After conferences we return “home” ready to introduce some of our newly learned approaches. From members of faculty to the Registrars Office, from Student Services to Finance, how do you convince colleagues to shift their current thinking and practice? In this workshop we will examine how utilizing Change Management principles can decrease resistance and use a Four Frames approach to better tailor our strategies to fit the values and expectations of various stakeholders.

We will use case studies and group exercises to apply and better understand these approaches and participate with a panel of IE professionals who seek to generate “a great place to work” mentality in their departments.

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Macdonald D
1:45 PM - 5:00 PMImmigration Workshop: working during and post-graduation and Pathways to Permanent Residence

This workshop will cover the eligibility requirements for working while studying and post-graduation. It will also explore the requirements for pathways to permanent residence and provide participants an opportunity to ask questions and get answers from an IRCC and PNP expert. 

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Macdonald A
Time Zone: (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

Meals and Breaks

Breakfast: 7:15 - 8:00am    Networking Break: 8:00 - 8:30am    Morning Coffee: 10:00 - 10:15am    Networking Break: 11:45 - 12:15pm    

Lunch: 12:15 - 1:15pm    Exhibit Hall: 1:15 - 1:45pm    Afternoon Coffee: 3:15 - 3:30pm    International Education Awards Banquet: 6:00 - 8:30pm

Tuesday Breaks & Exhibit Hall Times
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
(Day 1) 2-Day EAIE Workshop: "The Fundamentals of Building a Strategic Internationalization Plan"
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Reimagining our roles: Exploring how International and Intercultural Education Contribute to Broader Institutional Goals
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
WES International Accreditation Workshop: A Focus on India
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
(Day 1) Mexico/Canada Forum and Networking Event
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Ireland/British Columbia Partnership Day
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Strategic Planning for Internationalization: Using new and existing partnerships to meet your internationalization goals
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Collaborative Lesson Planning: Research Presentation
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Forum on Education Abroad Workshop: "Valuing and Applying the UN SDGs in Education Abroad"
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Coffee Break
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
International Education Awards Banquet
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Time Zone: (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

Meals and Breaks

Breakfast: 7:15 - 8:00am    Networking Break: 8:00 - 8:30am    Morning Coffee: 10:00 - 10:15am    Networking Break: 11:45 - 12:15pm    

Lunch: 12:15 - 1:15pm    Exhibit Hall: 1:15 - 1:45pm    Afternoon Coffee: 3:15 - 3:30pm

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
7:15 AM - 5:00 PMWednesday Breaks & Exhibit Hall Times

Breakfast: 7:15 - 8:00am
(Macdonald A, B & C)
Networking Break: 8:00 - 8:15am
(Macdonald Foyer)
Morning Coffee: 10:00 - 10:15am 
(Macdonald Foyer)
Networking Break: 11:45 - 12:15pm 
(Macdonald Foyer)
Lunch: 12:15 - 1:15pm 
(Macdonald A, B & C)
Exhibit Hall: 1:15 - 1:45pm 
(Macdonald Foyer)
Afternoon Coffee: 3:15 - 3:30pm 
(Macdonald Foyer)

 

 
8:30 AM - 11:45 AMForum on Education Abroad Workshop: "Education Abroad for a Healthy Planet - Focus on Climate Action"

Urgent action is needed to combat climate change and its impacts. What does that mean for education abroad? With a focus on the Administrative Framework section of The Forum on Education Abroad’s Guidelines for Advancing the UN SDGs through Education Abroad and Goal 13, Climate Action, this workshop will address how to integrate climate change measures into all aspects of education abroad programming, educate stakeholders on climate change mitigation, and set goals across institutions and organizations.

Additional costs are associated with this registration.

Thank you to the B.C. Government for supporting this session.

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Macdonald E
8:30 AM - 11:45 AMGlobal flows of international students over the next ten years - what to expect

Where will students come from in the next ten years? This question is critical for student recruitment, source country strategy and diversification considerations across the higher education sector in Australia and globally. However, there is relatively limited information on the long-term drivers of global demand for international higher education. The session will present research undertaken by Navitas on the long-term outlooks for international student mobility up to 2030, presenting insights based on key underlying economic, demographic and participation drivers. They will present what this means for overall global student flows, key source countries (such as China and India) and major international education destinations.

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Macdonald C
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM(Day 2) Mexico/Canada Forum and Networking Event

BCCIE has been building partnerships and facilitating academic collaborations with colleagues, institutions, and associations in a number of Mexican regions. Much of the focus has been with partners from the Bajío region (west-central), including Jalisco, Guanajuato, Aguascalientes and more recently with Northeastern states. In collaboration with Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service and Languages Canada, we are delighted to welcome a delegation from key Mexican state government departments, where we will explore and advance Mexico/Canada academic partnerships, mobility and exchange, and opportunities for Canadian engagement in capacity-building and professional development initiatives in Mexico, particularly in the area of language education. The forum will conclude with a networking event.

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Macdonald D
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM(Day 2) 2-Day EAIE Workshop: "The Fundamentals of Building a Strategic Internationalization Plan"

Join some of the top international education trainers to enhance the performance of your department and broaden your experience and training in international education.

In the fundamentals of building a strategic internationalization plan course, you’ll be guided through the entire process of creating and implementing a successful strategic internationalization plan at your institution. You’ll learn the steps to take for each phase of strategic planning, pitfalls to avoid, key stakeholders to involve, diagnosis to include, how communication is a key factor, and how to monitor and evaluate your institution’s progress. You will learn from relevant case studies and from a range of hands-on exercises. It is strategic planning made practicable, and by the end you’ll be ready to take action upon returning to your institution.

Two-day participation is a requirement. Additional costs are associated with this registration.

Thank you to the B.C. Government for supporting this session.

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Macdonald F
Time Zone: (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]