On June 29, CBIE, ACCC, AUCC, CAPS-I and Languages Canada signed an MOU establishing the Canadian Consortium for International Education Marketing (CCIEM).

The organizations have come together to contribute to a more strategic, coordinated approach to existing international marketing efforts in order to improve Canada’s visibility and results.

The Steering Committee is chaired by CBIE and comprises representatives of the five organizations. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) have been invited to participate in the Steering Committee in order to ensure the Consortium’s efforts are well coordinated with the initiatives of key stakeholders.

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Launch of Canada-Haiti Scholarships Initiative

Launched in June by DFAIT and managed by CBIE, the Canada-Haiti Scholarships Initiative is designed to meet the immediate needs of Haiti's post-secondary institutions, help Haitian students resume their studies and assist in revitalizing Haiti's education system. Open to Haitian students, faculty members and International Liaison Officers, as well as Canadian and Haitian colleges and universities, numerous proposals have been received.  While the deadline has now passed, information on the Initiative can be found at: http://www.scholarships.gc.ca/news-nouvelles-haiti-eng.aspx

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CAIE and CBIE 44th Annual Conference

CBIE’s 44th annual International Education Conference is being organized in conjunction with the Conference of the Americas on International Education (CAIE); both conferences will be open to all registered delegates. The central CAIE conference days will be October 21 to 23, preceded by Board and CBIE Chapter meetings, CBIE’s Annual General Meeting and Excellence Awards, and organized institutional visits on October 20.

Have you registered yet? Online registration is open. To register, visit: http://caie-caei.org/registration/

Program at-a-glance: http://caie-caei.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Program-at-a-Glance_June-14.pdf

If you or your contacts are interested in being a sponsor at the event, see: http://caie-caei.org/sponsors-exhibitors/

For more information, visit the conference website.

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Keynotes confirmed for CBIE Conference and the CAIE

National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, will deliver the opening address at CBIE’s Annual Conference and the Conference of the Americas on International Education (CAIE) on Thursday, October 21. Canada's Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas) Hon. Peter Kent will deliver a lunch keynote on Friday, October 22. Peter Hall, Chief Economist at Export Development Canada, will speak during the Conference.

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CBIE piloting PhD research series

Over the coming months, CBIE will be piloting a new research series comprised of short- and medium-length works by PhD students in international education at member universities and professionals of member colleges and universities pursuing advanced part-time or full-time studies in international education. Outstanding Master’s works will be considered. Through this series, CBIE hopes to provide a platform for doctoral students to profile their work, as well as a space to explore new lines of research in the discipline. CBIE will soon be contacting Education Departments across the country with a Call for Papers, but welcomes information from members who know of individuals who may wish to become involved. Write to Janine Knight-Grofe at jknight@cbie.ca. 

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Board Strikes Membership Taskforce

Moving to strengthen CBIE’s relationship with our members, at their May meeting the board of directors struck a Membership Task Force. Terms of Reference include:

• Member Definition: categories, benefits, obligations of members.
• Membership Development: growing the membership.
• Member Services: structuring a suite of member services responsive to expressed needs of practitioners and policy-makers, across a wide geographic sweep.
• Member Celebration:  recognizing the major contributions by members and supporters.
• Member Engagement: developing new approaches to our communications as well as our Annual Business Meeting.

The Task Force is chaired by Dr. Bonnie Neuman, Vice-President of Student Services at Dalhousie University. During August and September, the Task Force will be in touch with many of you to seek your views towards a preliminary report and a thorough discussion on future directions at CBIE’s Annual General Meeting on October 20.

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Karen McBride visits IETP and BCCIE

In June, CBIE president Karen McBride attended a luncheon and a session at the International Educators Training Program summer institute at Queen’s University in Kingston. CBIE was a silver sponsor of the event. Also in June, she attended BCCIE’s annual conference in Vancouver, speaking at a leaders’ summit with representatives from partner associations: AUCC (Pari Johnston); ACCC (Paul Brennan); Languages Canada (Gonzalo Peralta); and CAPS-I (Rod Matheson).

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Karen McBride makes presentation to the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology

In June, CBIE was invited to make a presentation to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology. The Committee is reviewing access to post-secondary education and wishes to consider the international dimensions of access.

CBIE spoke on behalf of our members’ interests in two areas: international students in Canada and Canadians studying abroad on exchange. We made a series of recommendations designed to remove barriers and enhance access.

CBIE’s June 14 brief to the Senate Committee is available on our web site in the Media Room and here.

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World of Learning: available online and in hard copy

CBIE’s latest research report, World of Learning: Canadian Post-Secondary Students and the Study Abroad Experience, supported by HRSDC, attracted attention from The Globe and Mail. In a May editorial (“Let’s take young Canadians to the world”), The Globe cited the study, expressing concern at the lack of international experience of most Canadian students and the urgent need to increase the opportunities – and support – available for study abroad through students’ home institutions’ programs – your programs. See http://cbie.ca/english/media_news_e.htm for the initial Globe article and the follow-on editorial.

CBIE thanks our members who participated in this study. The report is available at: http://cbie.ca/english/media_resources_reports_e.htm and a hardcopy can be ordered by filling in this order form.

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Welcome to new associate member: EF International Language Schools (Toronto)

EF International Language Schools (Toronto) joined CBIE as an associate member in June 2010. The mission of EF International Language Schools, a member of Languages Canada, is to break down barriers of language, culture and geography. Over the past 40 years, EF has expanded its programs to include language and business education, cultural exchange and educational travel. Today, EF has offices in 51 countries and, on a yearly basis, approximately two million students participate in EF programs.

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NAFSA 2011

The NAFSA Annual Conference and Expo 2011 will be held in Vancouver from May 29 to June 3. To submit a session proposal, go to: http://www.nafsa.org/annualconference/default.aspx?id=3199

DEADLINE: August 2, 2010

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