14B - From student experiences to institutional collaborations: The UVic- SEAMEO story (60mins)
Tracks
B
| Thursday, March 16, 2023 |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM |
| 110B |
Details
In 2018, the University of Victoria (UVic) in Canada partnered with Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Training Centre (SEAMEO-RETRAC) in Vietnam as part of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship program, where UVic co-op students complete co-operative education work terms (or internships) at SEAMEO-RETRAC. Students have participated in conference planning, staff training, student engagement at schools, and multiple projects that have helped develop their professional competencies, including a deep understanding of diverse cultures, traditions, levels of development, etc. that exist between the two countries. Intercultural competency development has been a strong outcome for this program.
We will discuss:
• student work terms that enhance their employability while making a positive impact on their host communities,
• curriculum that prepares students for co-op work terms at SEAMEO-RETRAC
• initiatives to enhance the student experience at SEAMEO-RETRAC,
• how this partnership impacts SEAMEO-RETRAC’s programs and efforts to advance efforts toward addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and
• explorations around further development of this partnership.
https://bccie.bc.ca/news/university-of-victoria-student-gains-intercultural-experience-through-co-op-with-seameo/
Learning Objectives:
• Connecting experiences – from student experiences to partner experiences
• Co-operative education and community engagement experiences as a mechanism for developing employability skills, and professional networks
• Curriculum that enhances student learning and community engagement
Target Audience:
• Partnership Development Directors/Coordinators/Managers – partnership and collaboration, SDG education and impact
• Faculty and sessional instructors – global development studies
• Student Support/Advisors – student engagement in SDGs, Work-Integrated Learning
Target Audience Level:
Intermediate
Presenter(s)
Ms Karima Ramji
Associate Director, Co-operative Education Program and Career Services
University of Victoria
From student experiences to institutional collaborations: The UVic- SEAMEO story
1:45 PM - 2:45 PMBiography
Karima serves as Associate Director, International, Indigenous and Strategic Initiatives at the University of Victoria's Co-operative Education Programs and Career Services and is a Certified Advanced Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Professional. A skilled work-integrated learning (WIL) professional, she brings her passion for partnership development into her efforts to develop student mobility programs in WIL.
Dr. Phuong Ho
Director
SEAMEO Regional Training Center in Vietnam, Vietnam
From student experiences to institutional collaborations: The UVic- SEAMEO story
1:45 PM - 2:45 PMBiography
Dr. Phuong holds an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from University of Canberra, Australia, an MSc in Education and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management from University of Southern California, USA. She has served as Director of SEAMEO RETRAC since 2012.
Sarah McQuillan
International Co-op and Career Coordinator
University of Victoria
From student experiences to institutional collaborations: The UVic- SEAMEO story
1:45 PM - 2:45 PMBiography
Sarah has over 12 years of experience working in Co-operative Education. In her current role as the International Co-op and Career Coordinator at the University of Victoria in Canada, Sarah works with students from all UVic Co-op programs who are interested in participating in international work-integrated learning experiences. Sarah also supports international students who are interested in securing a work experience in Canada. In addition, Sarah collaborates with international employer partners to create meaningful internship opportunities for students in a wide range of program areas. Sarah has completed the Level 1 Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Certification.
Chairperson
Karima Ramji
Associate Director, Co-operative Education Program and Career Services
University of Victoria
