Student Advisory (SACE)

SACE is a professional interest group within the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE). The Chapter's principal mandate is to support the job of International Student Advisor (ISA) by providing a vehicle for the sharing of information and challenges, and advocating for and supporting international students in Canada.

Chapter members nominate an Executive Committee which includes an elected Chair and Vice Chair and coordinators of Professional Development & Communication, Conference, and Web Site Development.

How do I join the SACE chapter?
How do I join the SACE listserv?
What are the Duties and Responsibilities of an International Student Advisor?
SACE Executive
History of SACE

SACE Constitution


How do I join the SACE chapter?

To be a voting member of the SACE Chapter, you must be a delegate of a CBIE member institution or an individual CBIE member and you must identify SACE as your primary chapter within CBIE. For confirmation of your status as a delegate or to confirm your primary chapter affiliation, please contact info@cbie.ca .

You can subscribe by writing to info@cbie.ca .

How do I access the archive of SACE listserv?

The listserv has an archive which is accessible to those subscribed. It is a useful resource to those new to the profession when looking for information relevant to their positions about study/work abroad, travelling safe and wise, etc. To access the archive, click here.

International Student Advisors assist International Students in adapting to campus life socially, academically and culturally. They represent international student interests in their institution, act as advocates on behalf of international students on both academic and welfare issues, and provide advice, support, referral and information to students in areas such as visa extensions, family support and academic support.

All members of this chapter operate under the guidelines of CBIE Code of Ethics.

Co-Chairs - Enrique Chacon, International Student Advisor, University of Windsor; and Charlene Janes, Manager, International Student Services and Programs, University of Lethbridge
Vice Chair - Shawna Luey, International Student Advisor, Niagara College
Coordinator of Professional Development & Conferences - Charles Shi, International Student Advisor, University of British Columbia
Coordinator of Website Development - Darlene Ryan, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario

A 1996-97 institutional evaluation commissioned by the Canadian International Development Agency stated that CBIE members should reinforce their ownership of CBIE. In response to this evaluation, CBIE struck a Task Force on Membership Revitalization. As part of its mandate, the Task Force was asked to develop a strategy to more actively engage members.

A Student Advisory Steering Committee comprised of Ben Yang, Debbie King, Abdo Ghié, Caroline Reid, Alana Robb, Diane Brockman, Roopa Trilokekar, Keith Hotchkiss and Benny Quay was formed in Halifax at CBIE's October 1998 conference. In May 1999 the Task Force presented its recommendations and report to the Board of Directors of CBIE. Among its findings was a recommendation that five Chapters, including Student Advisory (SACE), were to be instituted.

The first meeting of the Student Advisory Chapter (SACE) was at the CBIE conference in November of 1999. Abdo Ghié was the first Chair.

In 2001, membership in the SACE chapter reached the required 50 designated members and SACE was officially recognized by CBIE.