2017 ISANA Program

Tuesday 5 December 2017

0830	Workshop Registration Open
0830-0900	Arrival tea and coffee
	Pre-Conference Workshops \| The Star, Convention Centre
0900-1200	Protecting your investment: What you can do to maximize student persistence \| Coolangatta Room 1&2 Dr Jim Elliott This workshop summarizes the workshop facilitator’s long experience with student success, persistence and engagement – as well as (to use less attractive language) student attrition and retention. The session will address the nine key variables that research evidence indicates make a difference to the chances of a student persisting to the end of their educational program. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on the resources available at their own institutions, and how practice may be made more effective. Click here for full description. Member & Delegate $150 / Non-Member & Delegate $190 / Member & Non Delegate $190 / Non-Member & Non-Delegate $220 Workshop is 3 hours including morning tea.
1200-1300	Lunch \| Foyer
1200	Jellurgal Indigenous Tour departs \| Registration Desk, Convention Centre, The Star

1300-1600

Managing student critical incidents | Coolangatta Room 1&2
Mary Ann Seow & Nadia Rajic – WORKSHOP FULL

A critical incident involving a student is distressing for families, friends and staff. The effective management of any critical incident is important. Not only is it important to assist and support affected parties, it is also important to ensure that the situation is not worsened through mismanagement.

This workshop is designed to for those that work with students at any level. It deals with the practical issues of preparation, planning of policy and dealing with actual critical incidents. The half-day session aims to give you the resources and knowledge to devise or revise policy and procedural guidelines for a critical incident. Click here for full description.

Member & Delegate $150 / Non-Member & Delegate $190 / Member & Non Delegate $190 / Non-Member & Non-Delegate $220
Workshop is 3 hours including afternoon tea.

Online journey to digital journey | Coolangatta Room 3&4
Associate Professor Shanton Chang & Dr Catherine Gomes

The Educational environment is increasingly going digital; from flipped classrooms and online classes to provision of information for students in the digital environment. Yet, we know from research that now all students are ready for this environment. Click here for full description.

Member & Delegate $150 / Non-Member & Delegate $190 / Member & Non Delegate $190 / Non-Member & Non-Delegate $220
Workshop is 3 hours including afternoon tea.

1730-1900

Welcome Reception | Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach Pool Deck

Welcome to the 2017 ISANA-ANZSSA Combined Annual Conference! This is the first social opportunity to catch up with your interstate colleagues and sponsors and exhibitors of the meeting. The welcome reception also provides a great opportunity to meet delegates who are attending the conference for the first time.

The Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is a 5 minute walk from The Star at 81 Surf Parade.

Inclusive for full delegates. Additional tickets $55

Wednesday 6 December 2017

0730	Registration \| Convention Centre, The Star Speakers Prep \| Broadbeach 1
0800-0830	Arrival tea and coffee \| Marketplace
	Opening Session \| Gold Coast Room Chairs: Brad Inglis, Clare Mosely and Bronwyn Gilson
0830-0845	Indigenous Welcome – Kupae Kombumerri-Noonuccal, a Kombumerri custodian of the Gold Coast Welcome to Country – Emerald Brewer, a traditional custodian of the Gold Coast
0845-0915	Welcome to Delegates – Mary Ann Seow, President ISANA and Jordi Austin, President ANZSSA Official Opening – The Honourable Curtis Pitt MP
0915-1015	Keynote Speaker: Professor Lily Kong Provost and Lee Kong Chian Chair Professor of Social Sciences at the Singapore Management University (SMU) Engaging students for success: Integrating pedagogical approaches, student experiences and desired outcomes
1015-1100	Student Panel \| Facilitated by Karen Davis Panellists: Ronja Blomberg, Griffith University; Jessica Jones, Auckland University Students’ Association; Benjamin Jones, University of New South Wales; Dahee Sohn, Victoria University of Wellington
1100-1130	Morning Tea & ePosters \| Marketplace

Concurrent Session 1
	Connectivity Chair: Nadia Rajic Gold Coast Room	Doctoral Consortium Chair: Catherine Gomes Coolangatta Room 1-2	Enablers Chair: Molly Bonnefin Surfers Paradise Room 1	Communication and Information Workshops Chair: Jordi Austin Surfers Paradise Room 2	Supporting International Student Success Workshops Chair: Louise Skull Surfers Paradise Room 3
1130-1150	Training and developing first year experience mentors and building a community Nina Riikonen	The social language strategies of Saudi students in an ESL context Ahmed Alharbi	Teaching mindfulness to students online Geoffrey Simmons	1130-1230 Opportunity through online learning: Improving student access, participation and success in higher education Dr Cathy Stone, Ed Campbell 1230-1330 Respect. Now. Always: Working together to address sexual violence in university communities Dr Renee Hamilton	1130-1230 VicWISE: Leadership to address employability challenges faced by international students Sharon Smith, Manorani Guy 1230-1330 Defining, measuring and supporting international student success Beth Isensee, Nasreen Mohamed
1155-1215	A decade of mentoring at Griffith: Reflections on the achievements and limitations of a model of central support for local peer mentoring solutions Laura Chandler, Nathan Seng	Seeking academic help: A case study of peer brokering interactions Sherrie Lee REFEREED	Enabling students in a multicultural institute Nicole Henry, Nippy Paea, Helen Berdebes
1220-1240	L1 scaffolding for international students learning in L2 Titus Ng	Pregnant, parenting and a long way from home: International students in Victoria accessing public maternity, paediatric and early parenting care Jane K. Middleton	Nurse Practitioner model of health care Sarah Hesse
1245-1305	Ready, set, go! The lifecycle of successful student transition Cheryl Burgess, Karen Newson	Discussion	‘Just what the doctor ordered’: Promoting wellbeing with medical students Danielle Clayman REFEREED
1310-1330	Under the radar: Report on the mental health of Australian university students Vivienne Browne	Doctoral Consortium proudly sponsored by:	The Student Health Review: Supporting the health and wellbeing of international students Kim Turudia, Dr Adrian Tomyn
1330-1430	Lunch & ePoster viewing \| Marketplace
1340-1425	ANZSSA AGM \| Surfers Paradise Room 2 (bring your lunch)
	Plenary Session \| Gold Coast Room Chair: Joanna Peters
1430-1530	Keynote Speaker: Tony Dreise Indigenous policy analyst & researcher, Australian National University Empowering First Nations as co-producers of learning, not mere recipients of teaching
1530-1600	Afternoon Tea & ePoster viewing \| Marketplace
1530-1600	Newcomers Networking Opportunity (for first timers to a ANZSSA or ISANA conference) \| Surfers Paradise Room 2
1600-1830*	Study Gold Coast Hub Visit \| Click here for more information and to register (meet the Study Gold Coast representative at the registration desk) *Note this runs concurrently to the Special Interest Forums, you cannot attend both This visit is now at capacity. Thank you for your interest.

Special Interest Forums
	Forum 1 Gold Coast Room	Forum 2 Coolangatta Room 1	Forum 3 Coolangatta Room 2	Forum 4 Coolangatta Room 3	Forum 5 Surfers Paradise Room 1	Forum 6 Surfers Paradise Room 2	Forum 7 Surfers Paradise Room 3
1600-1730	Student Advisory Services Facilitator: Mary Ann Seow	Student Employment and WIL Facilitator: Sharon Smith	Student Financial Advisors (SFAN) Facilitator: Dorinda Harvey-Bravo	Heads of Counselling Facilitator: Jeremy Cass	Directors and Office Managers Facilitators: Molly Bonnefin & Bronwyn Gilson	Under 18 Students Facilitators: Samantha Hilbig & Manorani Guy	Higher Education Health Facilitator: Kim-Jane Turudia
1730-1830	ANZSSA Executive and Advisory Council Meeting \| Coolangatta 4

Thursday 7 December 2017

0700-0730	Morning exercise with Surf Life Saving QLD \| Kurrawa Surf Club, Broadbeach
0800	Registration \| Convention Centre, The Star Speakers Prep \| Broadbeach 1
0830-0900	Arrival tea and coffee \| Marketplace
	Plenary Session \| Gold Coast Room Chair: Jordi Austin
0900-1000	Keynote Speaker: Professor Karen Nelson Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students), USC Contextual and situational influences on student success Sponsored by the University of Sydney
1000-1030	Morning Tea & ePoster viewing \| Marketplace

Concurrent Session 2
	Sexuality Symposium Chair: Shanton Chang Gold Coast Room	Enablers – Employability Chair: Mary Ann Seow Coolangatta Room 1-2	Communication and Information Chair: Christie White Surfers Paradise Room 1	Connectivity and Communication Chair: Bronwyn Gilson Surfers Paradise Room 2	Student Support Services Workshop / National Code Surfers Paradise Room 3 Chair: Tom Bayliss-Hack
1030-1050	Intersex, transgender and gender diversity – a guide Moira Turnbull The use of peer education model to tackle sexual health issues among international students in Australia Alison Coelho International student sexual health network: Advocating for the sexual health and wellbeing of international students Alison Coelho PANEL DISCUSSION Sexual and reproductive health of international students Alison Coelho, Dr Shanton Chang, Budi Sudarto	Welfare assistance essential for students’ success Emily Yam, Hassan Riaz	Using data to meet the needs of students: USQ’s innovative approach to CRM management across Student Services Tessa McCredie	1030-1130 Transforming education spaces for Pasifika – implementing a Pasifika Resource Kit within 3 tertiary institutions in Canterbury Pauline Luafutu-Simpson, Ashalyna Noa, Sam Uta’i	1030-1130 A professional development course for student services staff – growing our own Dr Joanna Peters, Brendan Mosely 1135-1210 ESOS Act, National Code and ISANA – presentation and discussion Brett Galt-Smith
1055-1115		University wide peer programs as a pathway to on-campus opportunity and employment: The missing link in graduate employability Caitlyn Dexter	The importance of mental health literacy in widening perspectives of student success Natalie Mackintosh, Chelsea Ahern
1120-1140		Successful students – the role of a fair workplace Louise Peters	Managing reputational risk: The development of the Queensland Reputational Risk Management framework Gordon Scott, Rebecca Hall
1145-1205		NSW Government collaborates with international education stakeholders to enhance student experience Robin Daroczy	Peer advice, support and communication – using students to inform students at La Trobe Melbourne Navitas Bundoora Ltd Usha Rao	New Colombo Plan: Australians as international students in Asia and their cross-cultural learning Associate Professor Ly Tran
1210-1230		University of Sydney Careers Centre – enhancing international student employability Daniel Laurence, Anna Gurevich	Peer academic coaches: A front line service of the UOW Learning Coop Melissa Stephen	Connectivity through sharing of culture: The Global Communicators Program Sharon Twyford	Discussion

1230-1330	Lunch & ePoster viewing \| Marketplace
1240-1325	ISANA Australia AGM \| Surfers Paradise Room 2 (bring your lunch) ISANA New Zealand Meeting \| Surfers Paradise Room 3 (bring your lunch)
Concurrent Session 3
	Sexuality Symposium Chair: Shanton Chang Gold Coast Room	Enablers – Employability Chair: Tessa McCreadie Coolangatta Room 1-2	Communication and Information Chair: Brett Lyon Surfers Paradise Room 1	Enablers and Connectivity Chair: Bronwyn Gilson Surfers Paradise Room 2
1330-1350	1330-1430 Improving student sexual wellbeing – A workshop on having conversations around sexual health Priyadi Prihaswan, Semra Tastan 1430-1530 Pilot training for professional working with international students Budi Sudarto, Dr Shanton Chang, Alison Coelho	International Student & Alumni Satisfaction Survey 2017 – results and key findings for Australian and New Zealand Universities Shane Dillon	Blended learning: A new approach to peer mentor training Katie Yamaguchi	Investigating learning challenges facing tertiary mainland Chinese students and identifying strategies for overcoming them Shanal Uduwana
1355-1415		Study Gold Coast Employability Program overview Shannon Willoughby	NavigateMe: A gateway to students’ greatest potential Jeffrey Meesterman, Rita Kusevkis-Hayes REFEREED	Bring it in-house! An under 18 guardianship case study Molly Bonnefin, Patrick Ashe
1420-1440		Increasing international student success through engagement in employability skills Liz Journeaux	You did what?!! The benefits of collaborating with students on risk behaviours outside the classroom Jane Gunn-Lewis, Louisa Samson	Connect. Connect. Connect Helena Finau
1445-1505		Spinning the web: How we foster successful connections among internal and external stakeholders Mera Jieyan Tan	Improving student success through engagement opportunities at Massey University Student Association (MUSA) Kerry Howe, Gunhild Litwin	Decentred attachments: International Vietnamese doctoral students’ connectedness and connectivity in Australia Lily Nguyen
1510-1530		Launching the first Unitemps recruitment franchise in the southern hemisphere at Griffith University Troy Dobinson	Mental health screening in an international university residential centre Lisa Bernstein	International students and the NZ Police: A collaborative safety initiative Dylan Anderson
1530-1600	Afternoon Tea & ePoster viewing \| Marketplace

Special Interest Forums
	Forum 1 Gold Coast Room	Forum 2 Coolangatta Room 1	Forum 3 Coolangatta Room 2	Forum 4 Coolangatta Room 3	Forum 5 Surfers Paradise Room 1	Forum 6 Surfers Paradise Room 2	Forum 7 Surfers Paradise Room 3
1600-1730	First Year Experience and Peer mentoring / Transition Orientation / Pre Arrival International Facilitator: Angela Leota-Hughes & Nicole Duran	Language and Learning Facilitator: Mary Ann Seow	Tafe/ITPs/VET Facilitator: Brett Lyon	Admissions and Marketing Facilitator: Louise Skull	Compliance Academic Progress and Sponsored Students Facilitator: Joanne Barker	Study Abroad and Exchange Facilitator: Tom Bayliss-Hack	Indigenous Facilitator: Caroline Spotswood
1900-late	‘Great Gatsby’ Conference Dinner \| Pavilion Marquee, The STAR Contrasting with the modern, developing city the Gold Coast, our theme for the conference dinner will be The Great Gatsby, inspired by the ‘Roaring Twenties’. Take yourself back to a time of expression, decadence, and dance; an age of wonderful nonsense. Please join the fun and feather boas by dressing in theme … a little glitz and glamour never hurt anyone. Inclusive for full registrations but bookings essential. Additional tickets $130. Book during registration.

Friday 8 December 2017

0800	Registration \| Convention Centre, The Star Speakers Prep \| Broadbeach 1
0830-0900	Arrival tea and coffee \| Marketplace
	Plenary Session \| Gold Coast Room
0900-1030	Government & Industry with Students Panel \| Facilitated by Mary Ann Seow, ISANA President Theme: Broadening perspectives for student success – where to from here for stakeholders? What have been the main issues? What role can stakeholders play in addressing issues and challenges? How can stakeholders collaborate to bring about change? Panellists: Vivi Friedgut, Blackbullion CEO; Brett Galt-Smith, Department of Education and Training; Dr Christie White, ANZSSA Vice-President; Ben Jones, University of New South Wales; President; Bijay Sapkota, CISA President, Louise Peters, Fair Work Ombudsman View panellist biographies here
1030-1100	Morning Tea & ePoster viewing \| Marketplace

Concurrent Session 4
	Communication and Information Chair: Tom Bayliss-Hack Gold Coast Room	Connectivity Chair: Louise Skull Coolangatta Room 1-2	Enablers Chair: Karen Davis Surfers Paradise Room 1	Enablers Chair: Catherine Gomes Surfers Paradise Room 2	Connectivity Chair: Terry McGrath Surfers Paradise Room 3
1100-1120	Game changer: a student-centred approach to orientation, transition and safety through gamification Lena Mete, Jack Stathis	Connecting our students from the “space in-between” George Greig	Enabling student success in Victoria: Student projects funded by Study Melbourne Diana Crvenkovic	Becoming a competitive academic candidate – A workshop for doctoral candidates and early career researchers Catherine Gomes, Shanton Chang	Summer Internship Program: Providing a holistic learning opportunity for equity students Jessica Luquin, Rita Kusevskis- Hayes
1125-1145	Enhancing student disclosure: Australia’s invisible equity students and reasons for non-disclosure in Australia’s tertiary sector Colin Clark, Rita Kusevskis-Hayes REFEREED	StudyAdelaide Employer Portal Campaign to connect international graduates with export-ready businesses Sarah Parrington	Building positive homestay experiences Jennifer Walsh, Ian Teo		The Overseas Students Ombudsman: When things go wrong – what we can learn from current issues in student complaints Ron Colley
1150-1210	Better pathways to success? – A study of foundation studies alumni Ian Teo REFEREED	Planning for reintegration – when international students return home Timothy Lawther	Next steps: enhancing success for students with disabilities in graduate employment Gabrielle O’Brien, Cathy Easte
1215-1235	Pathways to professional development through a scholar-practitioner model Beth Isensee		Challenges and enablers for study success for students over the age of 25 living in regional Victoria Jim Young, Shannon Kerrigan	Disconnections with the host nation and the significance of international student communities: Asian international students in Australia Catherine Gomes	The cultural and digital Transition of Saudi Female International Students in Australia Haifa Binsahl, Dr Shanton Chang
1235-1330	Lunch & ePoster viewing \| Marketplace
1250-1320	Kiwi Confab \| Surfers Paradise Room 2 New Zealand delegates are invited to a KIWI Confab over Friday lunch for an opportunity to reflect and update one another thinking towards 2018

Concurrent Session 5
	Enablers Chair: Christie White Gold Coast Room	Communication and Information Chair: Brett Lyon Surfers Paradise Room 1	Connectivity Chair: Brad Inglis Surfers Paradise Room 2	Communication and Information for International Students Workshop Chair: Tom Bayliss-Hack Surfers Paradise Room 3
1330-1350	Challenges and issues related to counselling referral in higher education – the professors’ perspectives Steven Ng	The Deakin student mentor community of practice: Belonging, confidence, connectedness and wellbeing Dawn Jones	Understanding well-being and mental health amongst higher degree research students – a framework for change Dr Heidi Ellemor	CANCELLED Supporting international students’ school-university transition: An analytical framework Thai Van Vu
1355-1415	Study abroad and student success: What’s the connection? Rebecca Cozens	Great education agents lead to a great start to overseas study Emilia Fields	Volunteering: International students’ gateway to personal and academic success Anna Jenkins
	Closing Plenary \| Gold Coast & Surfers Paradise Room Chairs: Mary Ann Seow & Christie White
1420-1440	Conference Wrap Up
1440-1510	ANZSSA & ISANA Conference Handovers
1510-1515	Award Presentations – as voted by delegates in the Meeting App! Best Oral Best Workshop Best Poster Presented by Ivan McKinney, ISA Guardian & Welfare Services
1515	Conference Close
1515-1545	Farewell Afternoon Tea \| Marketplace

0800	Registration \| Convention Centre, The Star Speakers Prep \| Broadbeach 1
0830-0900	Arrival tea and coffee \| Marketplace
	Plenary Session \| Gold Coast Room
0900-1030	Government & Industry with Students Panel \| Facilitated by Mary Ann Seow, ISANA President Theme: Broadening perspectives for student success – where to from here for stakeholders? What have been the main issues? What role can stakeholders play in addressing issues and challenges? How can stakeholders collaborate to bring about change? Panellists: Vivi Friedgut, Blackbullion CEO; Brett Galt-Smith, Department of Education and Training; Dr Christie White, ANZSSA Vice-President; Ben Jones, University of New South Wales; President; Bijay Sapkota, CISA President, Louise Peters, Fair Work Ombudsman View panellist biographies here
1030-1100	Morning Tea & ePoster viewing \| Marketplace

2017 ISANA Program

Tuesday 5 December 2017

Member & Delegate $150 / Non-Member & Delegate $190 / Member & Non Delegate $190 / Non-Member & Non-Delegate $220 Workshop is 3 hours including morning tea.

Member & Delegate $150 / Non-Member & Delegate $190 / Member & Non Delegate $190 / Non-Member & Non-Delegate $220 Workshop is 3 hours including afternoon tea.

Member & Delegate $150 / Non-Member & Delegate $190 / Member & Non Delegate $190 / Non-Member & Non-Delegate $220 Workshop is 3 hours including afternoon tea.

Inclusive for full delegates. Additional tickets $55

Wednesday 6 December 2017

Concurrent Session 1

1130-1230

1230-1330

1130-1230

1230-1330

REFEREED

REFEREED

Doctoral Consortium proudly sponsored by:

Facilitator: Mary Ann Seow

Facilitator: Sharon Smith

Facilitator: Dorinda Harvey-Bravo

Facilitator: Jeremy Cass

Facilitators: Molly Bonnefin & Bronwyn Gilson

Facilitators: Samantha Hilbig & Manorani Guy

Facilitator: Kim-Jane Turudia

Thursday 7 December 2017

Sponsored by the University of Sydney

Concurrent Session 2

PANEL DISCUSSION

1030-1130

1030-1130

1135-1210

1230-1330

1240-1325

Concurrent Session 3

1330-1430

1430-1530

REFEREED

Facilitator: Angela Leota-Hughes & Nicole Duran

Facilitator: Mary Ann Seow

Facilitator: Brett Lyon

Facilitator: Louise Skull

Facilitator: Joanne Barker

Facilitator: Tom Bayliss-Hack

Facilitator: Caroline Spotswood

Inclusive for full registrations but bookings essential. Additional tickets $130. Book during registration.

Friday 8 December 2017

View panellist biographies here

Concurrent Session 4

REFEREED

REFEREED

Concurrent Session 5

Member & Delegate $150 / Non-Member & Delegate $190 / Member & Non Delegate $190 / Non-Member & Non-Delegate $220
Workshop is 3 hours including morning tea.

Member & Delegate $150 / Non-Member & Delegate $190 / Member & Non Delegate $190 / Non-Member & Non-Delegate $220
Workshop is 3 hours including afternoon tea.

Member & Delegate $150 / Non-Member & Delegate $190 / Member & Non Delegate $190 / Non-Member & Non-Delegate $220
Workshop is 3 hours including afternoon tea.