QUEENSLAND CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Published Thursday, 07 September, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Premier of Queensland
The Honourable Peter Beattie
The cream of Queensland’s international education and training industry have been acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to the industry at a ceremony at Parliament House.
The 2006 Celebrating International Education and Training Industry Showcase is the first event of its kind in Australia to recognise, celebrate and benchmark projects that demonstrate quality academic and support services being provided to international students.
Premier Peter Beattie said the Showcase is a wonderful testament to this important industry’s achievements and gives Queensland’s international education and training providers an opportunity to learn from their peers.
“The international education and training industry is worth an estimated $1.08 billion per annum to the State economy and attracted more than 55,000 international student enrolments in 2005,” Premier Beattie said.
“Sustaining this industry into the future will depend on our ability to understand, improve and promote the student experience.”
At the presentation ceremony, Education Minister, Rod Welford, said the awards recognised and celebrated the excellent work being done in the education and training industry to deliver quality services for international students.
“This event showcases our Smart State institutions and individuals who are committed to enhancing the international student experience and leading by example which builds our reputation internationally,” Minister Welford said.
“I’d like to congratulate all of the winners and nominees of the 2006 Celebrating International Education and Training Industry Showcase and encourage the industry to continue to strive for excellence and innovation as they work with students from around the world.
“International students make an important academic and cultural contribution to our state.”
The Showcase’s seven categories attracted more than 50 nominations from individuals and Queensland universities, schools and colleges - all are making outstanding contributions to the industry and demonstrating a strong commitment to international students.
For information about studying in Queensland, please see the Study Queensland web site. www.studyqueensland.qld.edu.au
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For further information:
Premier’s Office 07 3224 4500
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INDUSTRY SHOWCASE 2006 WINNERS, HIGHLY COMMENDED AND JUDGES’ COMMENDATION
Internationalisation
Recognising best practice demonstrated through initiatives or projects that promote internationalisation within institutions.
- Winner: Nudgee International College
- Highly Commended: Gold Coast International Schools Alliance and Hospitality Training Association Inc
International Support Services and Pastoral Care
Recognising best practice in providing support services to international students studying in Queensland institutions in Queensland.
- Winner: All Saints Anglican School
- Highly Commended: Nudgee International College and Central Queensland University
Innovation and Creativity in the Learning Environment
Recognising best practice in developing and implementing innovative and creative student centred approaches to the design and/or delivery of international education and training services.
- Winner: Embassy CES
- Highly Commended: Kelvin Grove State College, Australian Internships and Queensland University of Technology - Internationalising the Curriculum
Taking Queensland to the World
Recognising best practice in activities that promote and enhance Queensland’s reputation as a quality study destination in international markets.
- Winner: Education Queensland International
- Highly Commended: Aviation Australia, Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education, The University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology - International Project Unit
Partnerships for Positive Outcomes
Recognising best practice in working in international partnership to bring mutually beneficial economic and/or cultural outcomes through international education and training activities.
- Winner: Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education – The University of Queensland
- Highly Commended: Fraser Coast Anglican College and QUT LINK, Charlton Brown Group and The University of Queensland
Outstanding Achievement by an International Student
Recognising outstanding achievement in international academic and extra-curricula activities and a demonstrated commitment to enhancing Queensland’s international profile.
- Winner: Mr Sankalp Khanna
Outstanding Individual Contribution to the Industry
Recognising the outstanding contributions made by an individual to the development and sustainability of Queensland’s international education and training industry.
- Winner: Mr Graeme Baguley
Judges’ Commendation
- Advance Cairns, International Education Services Ltd, Professor Victor Cubillos Godoy, VET Export Office, Department of Employment and Training
The 2006 Celebrating International Education and Training Industry Showcase is the first event of its kind in Australia to recognise, celebrate and benchmark projects that demonstrate quality academic and support services being provided to international students.
Premier Peter Beattie said the Showcase is a wonderful testament to this important industry’s achievements and gives Queensland’s international education and training providers an opportunity to learn from their peers.
“The international education and training industry is worth an estimated $1.08 billion per annum to the State economy and attracted more than 55,000 international student enrolments in 2005,” Premier Beattie said.
“Sustaining this industry into the future will depend on our ability to understand, improve and promote the student experience.”
At the presentation ceremony, Education Minister, Rod Welford, said the awards recognised and celebrated the excellent work being done in the education and training industry to deliver quality services for international students.
“This event showcases our Smart State institutions and individuals who are committed to enhancing the international student experience and leading by example which builds our reputation internationally,” Minister Welford said.
“I’d like to congratulate all of the winners and nominees of the 2006 Celebrating International Education and Training Industry Showcase and encourage the industry to continue to strive for excellence and innovation as they work with students from around the world.
“International students make an important academic and cultural contribution to our state.”
The Showcase’s seven categories attracted more than 50 nominations from individuals and Queensland universities, schools and colleges - all are making outstanding contributions to the industry and demonstrating a strong commitment to international students.
For information about studying in Queensland, please see the Study Queensland web site. www.studyqueensland.qld.edu.au
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For further information:
Premier’s Office 07 3224 4500
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INDUSTRY SHOWCASE 2006 WINNERS, HIGHLY COMMENDED AND JUDGES’ COMMENDATION
Internationalisation
Recognising best practice demonstrated through initiatives or projects that promote internationalisation within institutions.
- Winner: Nudgee International College
- Highly Commended: Gold Coast International Schools Alliance and Hospitality Training Association Inc
International Support Services and Pastoral Care
Recognising best practice in providing support services to international students studying in Queensland institutions in Queensland.
- Winner: All Saints Anglican School
- Highly Commended: Nudgee International College and Central Queensland University
Innovation and Creativity in the Learning Environment
Recognising best practice in developing and implementing innovative and creative student centred approaches to the design and/or delivery of international education and training services.
- Winner: Embassy CES
- Highly Commended: Kelvin Grove State College, Australian Internships and Queensland University of Technology - Internationalising the Curriculum
Taking Queensland to the World
Recognising best practice in activities that promote and enhance Queensland’s reputation as a quality study destination in international markets.
- Winner: Education Queensland International
- Highly Commended: Aviation Australia, Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education, The University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology - International Project Unit
Partnerships for Positive Outcomes
Recognising best practice in working in international partnership to bring mutually beneficial economic and/or cultural outcomes through international education and training activities.
- Winner: Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education – The University of Queensland
- Highly Commended: Fraser Coast Anglican College and QUT LINK, Charlton Brown Group and The University of Queensland
Outstanding Achievement by an International Student
Recognising outstanding achievement in international academic and extra-curricula activities and a demonstrated commitment to enhancing Queensland’s international profile.
- Winner: Mr Sankalp Khanna
Outstanding Individual Contribution to the Industry
Recognising the outstanding contributions made by an individual to the development and sustainability of Queensland’s international education and training industry.
- Winner: Mr Graeme Baguley
Judges’ Commendation
- Advance Cairns, International Education Services Ltd, Professor Victor Cubillos Godoy, VET Export Office, Department of Employment and Training