Annual Report 2014 English (Low-Res)

2014 CBIE ANNUAL REPORT

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Canadian Bureau for International Education 220 Laurier Avenue West – Suite 1550 Ottawa, ON, K1P 5Z9 Canada Telephone: 1-613-237-4820 Toll-free: 1-877-313-6133 Fax: 1-613-237-1073 CHAIR’s Message

As the Chair of the Board of CBIE, it is a pleasure The strategy is a milestone that marks a fresh Education is about exploring the world around I thank our members, partners, staff and to see with each passing year vastly increased beginning. It is intended to be dynamic and us, learning from others, and sharing our friends for their hard work and their interest in, and importance attributed to evolve as needed. Many of our members have talents and knowledge with them, in the commitment to the goal of education for all. international education, in all its facets. pointed out that the plan is ambitious in regard collective effort to make the world a better to inbound international students but much place. Ann Buller | Chair of the Board, International education is so many things that it less robust regarding outbound mobility. CBIE and President and CEO, Centennial College can be difficult to explain, and it certainly can’t be continues to dialogue with government and CBIE’s Patron, His Excellency the Right summed up in an “elevator talk.” other stakeholders to make the strategy more Honourable David Johnston, Governor General comprehensive and to stress the critical of Canada, calls these global linkages the It’s about: importance of internationalizing the education “Diplomacy of Knowledge”:

of Canadians. Internationalization of institutions and “As a student of history, their programs of study As I read the strategy, I was impressed with the I understand that civilization's Cross-border research collaboration emphasis on benchmarks, numbers and statistics. These are needed to gauge our greatest advances often came not International institutional partnerships success but they cannot overshadow a wholly from within certain Training and professional development fundamental fact. When it comes to mobility, disciplines but at the intersections both at home and abroad statistics represent people. And it is these of different disciplines. While Capacity-building projects individuals, and helping them realize their cross-disciplinary action can be Faculty and student mobility programs potential through education, that are at the core of what we do. conducted locally, regionally and In today’s globalized world, international nationally, it's most potent when education is an essential pathway to cooperation, we cross international borders and creation and innovation. cultivate interactions among Our sector has experienced some exciting firsts teachers, students, researchers this year, beginning with the launch of Canada’s and others in different countries.” International Education Strategy in January. This inaugural strategy opens with the definitive His Excellency the Right Honourable statement that “International education is critical David Johnston, Governor General of to Canada's success.” I couldn’t agree more. And Canada, address at the Fulbright Awards, I am delighted that our federal government has Boston, May 2013 taken this major step and, in so doing, drawn together the provinces and territories, education associations and institutions to participate and At CBIE, we are strong believers in His contribute. CBIE’s own engagement with the Excellency’s statement – so much so, that the Canadian Consortium for International Education theme of our 2014 Conference is “The springs from, and reinforces, the collaborative Diplomacy of Knowledge and Our Common nature of our work. Future.” Sharing knowledge and expertise, at home and abroad, strengthens our global Only a few years ago, the idea of a national community and prepares us to tackle together internationalization strategy was a dream. It is the heavy challenges of the 21st century. you, our members in K-12 school districts, In the President’s Message, you will read language schools, colleges, cégeps, institutes, polytechnics and universities, who made it a highlights of CBIE’s efforts throughout this year reality with your input and commitment. to create a better world through education.

2 As the Chair of the Board of CBIE, it is a pleasure The strategy is a milestone that marks a fresh Education is about exploring the world around I thank our members, partners, staff and to see with each passing year vastly increased beginning. It is intended to be dynamic and us, learning from others, and sharing our friends for their hard work and their interest in, and importance attributed to evolve as needed. Many of our members have talents and knowledge with them, in the commitment to the goal of education for all. international education, in all its facets. pointed out that the plan is ambitious in regard collective effort to make the world a better to inbound international students but much place. Ann Buller | Chair of the Board, International education is so many things that it less robust regarding outbound mobility. CBIE and President and CEO, Centennial College can be difficult to explain, and it certainly can’t be continues to dialogue with government and CBIE’s Patron, His Excellency the Right summed up in an “elevator talk.” other stakeholders to make the strategy more Honourable David Johnston, Governor General comprehensive and to stress the critical of Canada, calls these global linkages the It’s about: importance of internationalizing the education “Diplomacy of Knowledge”: of Canadians. Internationalization of institutions and “As a student of history, their programs of study As I read the strategy, I was impressed with the I understand that civilization's Cross-border research collaboration emphasis on benchmarks, numbers and statistics. These are needed to gauge our greatest advances often came not International institutional partnerships success but they cannot overshadow a wholly from within certain Training and professional development fundamental fact. When it comes to mobility, disciplines but at the intersections both at home and abroad statistics represent people. And it is these of different disciplines. While Capacity-building projects individuals, and helping them realize their cross-disciplinary action can be Faculty and student mobility programs potential through education, that are at the core of what we do. conducted locally, regionally and In today’s globalized world, international nationally, it's most potent when education is an essential pathway to cooperation, we cross international borders and creation and innovation. cultivate interactions among Our sector has experienced some exciting firsts teachers, students, researchers this year, beginning with the launch of Canada’s and others in different countries.” International Education Strategy in January. This inaugural strategy opens with the definitive His Excellency the Right Honourable statement that “International education is critical David Johnston, Governor General of to Canada's success.” I couldn’t agree more. And Canada, address at the Fulbright Awards, I am delighted that our federal government has Boston, May 2013 taken this major step and, in so doing, drawn together the provinces and territories, education associations and institutions to participate and At CBIE, we are strong believers in His contribute. CBIE’s own engagement with the Excellency’s statement – so much so, that the Canadian Consortium for International Education theme of our 2014 Conference is “The springs from, and reinforces, the collaborative Diplomacy of Knowledge and Our Common Risha Vithlani (centre), a finalist in CBIE’s annual Photo nature of our work. Future.” Sharing knowledge and expertise, at and Video Contest, performs in a Chinese Dragon Dance in home and abroad, strengthens our global the Annual University of Windsor Celebration of Nations. Only a few years ago, the idea of a national community and prepares us to tackle together internationalization strategy was a dream. It is the heavy challenges of the 21st century. you, our members in K-12 school districts, language schools, colleges, cégeps, institutes, In the President’s Message, you will read polytechnics and universities, who made it a highlights of CBIE’s efforts throughout this year reality with your input and commitment. to create a better world through education.

3 PRESIDENT’s Message

International education was on the minds of CBIE looks forward to working cohesively with all The IES builds on the work of the expert This critical skills deficiency will not be changed everyone at the close of 2013, for a bittersweet of our partner organizations on this critical Advisory Panel on Canada’s International by grants alone. CBIE aims to change the reason. Nelson Mandela, freedom fighter and initiative. Education Strategy, whose report encompassed attitude and behaviours of Canadian youth passionate defender of human rights, passed many of our recommendations and much of around study abroad. Misconceptions include away in December. An outpouring of sadness, While the Global Dialogue was taking place, our advice. that study abroad is too expensive, that it’s gratitude and reflection came from all corners of thousands of kilometres away Canada’s impossible to find information and that only the globe while we remembered his incredible International Education Strategy (IES) was The IES makes international education a Rhodes Scholars and recipients of other launched. It was my pleasure to speak at the spirit, perseverance, humanity and tireless priority for the government and for Canada. prestigious awards get the chance to study launch with Hon. Ed Fast, Minister of advocacy for a truly free and equitable South Canada has made significant gains in abroad. Changing the conversation will require International Trade, and to be cited in the Africa. international education over the past decade planting the seed for global experiences during Strategy document, as follows: and, working together to realize the ambitions elementary and secondary school. We look Many international education professionals cite of the IES, we can realize its potential in a range forward to supporting excellent efforts of our Canada’s International Education Strategy Nelson Mandela as an inspiration for their work. of areas. school board members to expand their takes a critical step forward. It will He famously said, “Education is the most international program offerings and to convey significantly improve our capacity to be powerful weapon which you can use to change The IES focuses on inbound mobility. the message that global experiences are both competitive in attracting international the world.” International students are highly important to critical and possible. students at all levels of education, with all of Canada. They bring major benefits to us and at the benefits that this will bring to Canada. His passing lent a special urgency to the efforts of the same time they benefit from our excellent A highlight of our year in member services But, importantly, it also points to a broader the international education community at the education and training. However equal effort includes a re-energized and expanded vision of the value of international education Global Dialogue on the Future of Higher needs to be made in the area of outbound Excellence Awards Program, featuring several for Canada and for our partners around the Education Internationalization held in Port mobility. new categories: Founders Award, our most world, as international education builds the Elizabeth, South Africa in January 2014. prestigious, for leaders of international stature; diplomacy of knowledge and gives the next Canadian youth must have the opportunity North Star Award for an Emerging Leader; generation of Canadian and international Hosted by CBIE’s sister organization, the to experience international exchanges, Catalyst Award for Research Leadership; students the tools they need to contribute to International Education Association of South internships and co-ops to develop the Panorama Awards for Outstanding Programs; global society in meaningful ways. Africa (IEASA), CBIE contributed proactively to intercultural skills needed to thrive in a global Member Emeritus Award; and Board the Dialogue, identifying these critical tasks that society and economy. Far too few Canadian of Directors’ Award for Comprehensive internationalization must undertake: students participate in study abroad as part of Internationalization. The expanded program their college or university programs. This is a recognizes professionals at all stages of their 1. Helping people navigate pluralism and missed opportunity for students and for careers and varied areas of expertise. We are embrace diversity Canada. Other nations such as Australia, Brazil, fortunate to work with these trailblazers in 2. Making internationalization equitable China, Germany and the United States are internationalization. 3. Identifying what we need to do to pursuing bold visions for study abroad because effectively underpin the above they understand the strategic importance of internationalizing their youth for the 21st Six regional and nine national organizations met, century. debated, discussed, designed and signed on to the Nelson Mandela Bay Declaration. This CBIE is working to address what we see as statement recognizes that internationalization “Canada’s Global Engagement Challenge.” In must be based on mutual benefit, inclusivity, our submission to the House of Commons ethical practice, and engagement of entities and Finance Committee in August 2014, we urged individuals in the developed, emerging and the government to invest in study abroad by developing countries. It commits the signatories Canadian students. Specifically we asked that to move forward together in support of this kind the government adopt the recommendation of of internationalization. the Advisory Panel and offer 50,000 study abroad awards each year by 2022 – beginning with 10,000 now and ramping up to this level.

International education was on the minds of CBIE looks forward to working cohesively with all The IES builds on the work of the expert This critical skills deficiency will not be changed everyone at the close of 2013, for a bittersweet of our partner organizations on this critical Advisory Panel on Canada’s International by grants alone. CBIE aims to change the reason. Nelson Mandela, freedom fighter and initiative. Education Strategy, whose report encompassed attitude and behaviours of Canadian youth passionate defender of human rights, passed many of our recommendations and much of around study abroad. Misconceptions include away in December. An outpouring of sadness, While the Global Dialogue was taking place, our advice. that study abroad is too expensive, that it’s gratitude and reflection came from all corners of thousands of kilometres away Canada’s impossible to find information and that only the globe while we remembered his incredible International Education Strategy (IES) was The IES makes international education a Rhodes Scholars and recipients of other launched. It was my pleasure to speak at the spirit, perseverance, humanity and tireless priority for the government and for Canada. prestigious awards get the chance to study launch with Hon. Ed Fast, Minister of advocacy for a truly free and equitable South Canada has made significant gains in abroad. Changing the conversation will require International Trade, and to be cited in the Africa. international education over the past decade planting the seed for global experiences during Strategy document, as follows: and, working together to realize the ambitions elementary and secondary school. We look Many international education professionals cite of the IES, we can realize its potential in a range forward to supporting excellent efforts of our Canada’s International Education Strategy Nelson Mandela as an inspiration for their work. of areas. school board members to expand their takes a critical step forward. It will He famously said, “Education is the most international program offerings and to convey significantly improve our capacity to be powerful weapon which you can use to change The IES focuses on inbound mobility. the message that global experiences are both competitive in attracting international the world.” International students are highly important to critical and possible. students at all levels of education, with all of Canada. They bring major benefits to us and at the benefits that this will bring to Canada. His passing lent a special urgency to the efforts of the same time they benefit from our excellent A highlight of our year in member services But, importantly, it also points to a broader the international education community at the education and training. However equal effort includes a re-energized and expanded vision of the value of international education Global Dialogue on the Future of Higher needs to be made in the area of outbound Excellence Awards Program, featuring several for Canada and for our partners around the Education Internationalization held in Port mobility. new categories: Founders Award, our most world, as international education builds the Elizabeth, South Africa in January 2014. prestigious, for leaders of international stature; diplomacy of knowledge and gives the next Canadian youth must have the opportunity North Star Award for an Emerging Leader; generation of Canadian and international Hosted by CBIE’s sister organization, the to experience international exchanges, Catalyst Award for Research Leadership; students the tools they need to contribute to International Education Association of South internships and co-ops to develop the Panorama Awards for Outstanding Programs; global society in meaningful ways. Africa (IEASA), CBIE contributed proactively to intercultural skills needed to thrive in a global Member Emeritus Award; and Board the Dialogue, identifying these critical tasks that society and economy. Far too few Canadian of Directors’ Award for Comprehensive internationalization must undertake: students participate in study abroad as part of Internationalization. The expanded program their college or university programs. This is a recognizes professionals at all stages of their 1. Helping people navigate pluralism and missed opportunity for students and for careers and varied areas of expertise. We are embrace diversity Canada. Other nations such as Australia, Brazil, fortunate to work with these trailblazers in 2. Making internationalization equitable China, Germany and the United States are internationalization. 3. Identifying what we need to do to pursuing bold visions for study abroad because effectively underpin the above they understand the strategic importance of internationalizing their youth for the 21st Six regional and nine national organizations met, century. debated, discussed, designed and signed on to the Nelson Mandela Bay Declaration. This CBIE is working to address what we see as statement recognizes that internationalization “Canada’s Global Engagement Challenge.” In must be based on mutual benefit, inclusivity, our submission to the House of Commons ethical practice, and engagement of entities and Finance Committee in August 2014, we urged individuals in the developed, emerging and the government to invest in study abroad by developing countries. It commits the signatories Canadian students. Specifically we asked that to move forward together in support of this kind the government adopt the recommendation of of internationalization. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade the Advisory Panel and offer 50,000 study (centre left) announces Canada’s first International abroad awards each year by 2022 – beginning Education Strategy in Toronto, January 2014. CBIE’s Karen with 10,000 now and ramping up to this level. McBride spoke at the event.

CBIE’s conference is a focal point for We have also been awarded funding for 2014-15 the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, the project’s international education in Canada and, that will enable us to explore links with Ukraine goal is to make available free legal aid to the increasingly, for partners abroad: our 2013 in agriculture and health care sectors; support Ukrainian population with an emphasis on conference in Vancouver attracted 750 Libya’s transition through cooperation vulnerable groups. participants from 53 countries. The theme of missions in higher education and through the 47th annual conference, Education for a capacity-building; explore new markets for K-12 While the world faces huge challenges, the Better World: Our Global Social Responsibility, and post-secondary education in Latin America education landscape has been illuminated by resonated deeply with participants who and the Maghreb region; and develop the award of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize to addressed the fundamentals of our work with market-focussed information resources in local Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan who has done so passion. The Canada-ASEAN Forum, supported languages. much to support equitable access to education by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade – in particular gender equity – and Kailash and Development, explored current and CBIE has extensive experience and expertise in Satyarthi of India who has tirelessly worked for potential partnerships. managing major scholarship programs. During children’s rights including the right to the year CBIE continued to manage the education. The spirit of Nelson Mandela The conference provides a showcase for CBIE Libyan-North American Scholarship Program prevails. research and projects. In 2013 we released our effectively through a challenging time, guided second annual report on Canada’s In February, representatives from 13 by our commitment to the well-being of all And you our members continue to work with us performance in international education. We post-secondary institutions participated in a students and working closely with the Libyan to make education – and particularly, also launched our student-focused online first-of-its-kind colloquium between Canada Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific international education – available to people portal which gives both Canadian and and Algeria. Organized by CBIE and the Research. the world over. international students access to blogs by peers Algerian Ministry of Higher Education and and advice on internationalizing their Scientific Research (MESRS) with the support It was a pleasure this year to continue our I am truly grateful for your sustained support education. of senior Canadian government officials, partnership with Brazil to support delivery of and dedicated efforts. the colloquium objectives were to explore best the Ciência sem Fronteiras scholarship Also this year CBIE established an Education practices for higher education in both program. To date we have placed over 3,300 Karen McBride | President and CEO Abroad Advisory Committee (EAAC) to identify countries, with a focus on quality assurance, undergraduate students in programs across critical issues in internationalization, develop research, institutional performance and Canada and arranged internships for over 2,500 common terminology and begin to define improving students’ experience. Several of these students. President Dilma Rousseff tracking standards for participation in study institutional agreements were signed recently announced the second phase of the abroad. Ultimately our objective is better data at the event and in follow-up CBIE and the scholarship program and we hope to be at the national level, allowing us to identify Algerian institutional presidents’ association continuing our engagement. Building on gaps in support of our members’ education are discussing partnership activities. partnerships between Brazilian and Canadian abroad strategies. The colloquium built on other CBIE initiatives research institutions and organizations is including the Canada-Arab Education Forum another priority for CBIE. Brazil is interested in CBIE has made significant progress on a (2011) and Canada-Francophonie Education welcoming foreign researchers and more pioneering initiative: development of a Forum (2012). opportunities are being explored in meetings in Professional Recognition Portfolio Program for Brasilia, São Paulo and Ottawa. international education professionals. The CBIE has benefited from access to the program is expected to entail the following: Government of Canada’s Global Opportunities We are proud to work with our counterparts in portfolio requirements; competency profiles; for Associations (GOA) program to conduct Ukraine on a new project that will benefit the program management tools; and an online market development on behalf of our lives of millions. CBIE is partnering with database and participant portal. The program membership. In the past year we undertook a Coordination Centre for Legal Aid Provision will allow professionals to build their careers pathways study involving schools in China and (CCLAP) to implement the Quality and based on nationally accepted criteria. Vietnam using the curriculum of a Canadian Accessible Legal Aid (QALA) project, a vital new province. Recently we hosted a study visit of initiative in Ukraine’s political landscape. CBIE continues to support members to develop Libyan officials seeking to enhance their Supported by the Department of Foreign international partnerships and projects. knowledge of public policy and education. Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) and International education was on the minds of CBIE looks forward to working cohesively with all The IES builds on the work of the expert This critical skills deficiency will not be changed everyone at the close of 2013, for a bittersweet of our partner organizations on this critical Advisory Panel on Canada’s International by grants alone. CBIE aims to change the reason. Nelson Mandela, freedom fighter and initiative. Education Strategy, whose report encompassed attitude and behaviours of Canadian youth passionate defender of human rights, passed many of our recommendations and much of around study abroad. Misconceptions include away in December. An outpouring of sadness, While the Global Dialogue was taking place, our advice. that study abroad is too expensive, that it’s gratitude and reflection came from all corners of thousands of kilometres away Canada’s impossible to find information and that only the globe while we remembered his incredible International Education Strategy (IES) was The IES makes international education a Rhodes Scholars and recipients of other launched. It was my pleasure to speak at the spirit, perseverance, humanity and tireless priority for the government and for Canada. prestigious awards get the chance to study launch with Hon. Ed Fast, Minister of advocacy for a truly free and equitable South Canada has made significant gains in abroad. Changing the conversation will require International Trade, and to be cited in the Africa. international education over the past decade planting the seed for global experiences during Strategy document, as follows: and, working together to realize the ambitions elementary and secondary school. We look Many international education professionals cite of the IES, we can realize its potential in a range forward to supporting excellent efforts of our Canada’s International Education Strategy Nelson Mandela as an inspiration for their work. of areas. school board members to expand their takes a critical step forward. It will He famously said, “Education is the most international program offerings and to convey significantly improve our capacity to be powerful weapon which you can use to change The IES focuses on inbound mobility. the message that global experiences are both competitive in attracting international the world.” International students are highly important to critical and possible. students at all levels of education, with all of Canada. They bring major benefits to us and at the benefits that this will bring to Canada. His passing lent a special urgency to the efforts of the same time they benefit from our excellent A highlight of our year in member services But, importantly, it also points to a broader the international education community at the education and training. However equal effort includes a re-energized and expanded vision of the value of international education Global Dialogue on the Future of Higher needs to be made in the area of outbound Excellence Awards Program, featuring several for Canada and for our partners around the Education Internationalization held in Port mobility. new categories: Founders Award, our most world, as international education builds the Elizabeth, South Africa in January 2014. prestigious, for leaders of international stature; diplomacy of knowledge and gives the next Canadian youth must have the opportunity North Star Award for an Emerging Leader; generation of Canadian and international Hosted by CBIE’s sister organization, the to experience international exchanges, Catalyst Award for Research Leadership; students the tools they need to contribute to International Education Association of South internships and co-ops to develop the Panorama Awards for Outstanding Programs; global society in meaningful ways. Africa (IEASA), CBIE contributed proactively to intercultural skills needed to thrive in a global Member Emeritus Award; and Board the Dialogue, identifying these critical tasks that society and economy. Far too few Canadian of Directors’ Award for Comprehensive internationalization must undertake: students participate in study abroad as part of Internationalization. The expanded program their college or university programs. This is a recognizes professionals at all stages of their 1. Helping people navigate pluralism and missed opportunity for students and for careers and varied areas of expertise. We are embrace diversity Canada. Other nations such as Australia, Brazil, fortunate to work with these trailblazers in 2. Making internationalization equitable China, Germany and the United States are internationalization. 3. Identifying what we need to do to pursuing bold visions for study abroad because effectively underpin the above they understand the strategic importance of internationalizing their youth for the 21st Six regional and nine national organizations met, century. debated, discussed, designed and signed on to the Nelson Mandela Bay Declaration. This CBIE is working to address what we see as statement recognizes that internationalization “Canada’s Global Engagement Challenge.” In must be based on mutual benefit, inclusivity, our submission to the House of Commons ethical practice, and engagement of entities and Finance Committee in August 2014, we urged individuals in the developed, emerging and the government to invest in study abroad by developing countries. It commits the signatories Canadian students. Specifically we asked that to move forward together in support of this kind the government adopt the recommendation of of internationalization. the Advisory Panel and offer 50,000 study abroad awards each year by 2022 – beginning with 10,000 now and ramping up to this level.

PRESIDENT’s Message

6 International education was on the minds of CBIE looks forward to working cohesively with all The IES builds on the work of the expert This critical skills deficiency will not be changed everyone at the close of 2013, for a bittersweet of our partner organizations on this critical Advisory Panel on Canada’s International by grants alone. CBIE aims to change the reason. Nelson Mandela, freedom fighter and initiative. Education Strategy, whose report encompassed attitude and behaviours of Canadian youth passionate defender of human rights, passed many of our recommendations and much of around study abroad. Misconceptions include away in December. An outpouring of sadness, While the Global Dialogue was taking place, our advice. that study abroad is too expensive, that it’s gratitude and reflection came from all corners of thousands of kilometres away Canada’s impossible to find information and that only the globe while we remembered his incredible International Education Strategy (IES) was The IES makes international education a Rhodes Scholars and recipients of other launched. It was my pleasure to speak at the spirit, perseverance, humanity and tireless priority for the government and for Canada. prestigious awards get the chance to study launch with Hon. Ed Fast, Minister of advocacy for a truly free and equitable South Canada has made significant gains in abroad. Changing the conversation will require International Trade, and to be cited in the Africa. international education over the past decade planting the seed for global experiences during Strategy document, as follows: and, working together to realize the ambitions elementary and secondary school. We look Many international education professionals cite of the IES, we can realize its potential in a range forward to supporting excellent efforts of our Canada’s International Education Strategy Nelson Mandela as an inspiration for their work. of areas. school board members to expand their takes a critical step forward. It will He famously said, “Education is the most international program offerings and to convey significantly improve our capacity to be powerful weapon which you can use to change The IES focuses on inbound mobility. the message that global experiences are both competitive in attracting international the world.” International students are highly important to critical and possible. students at all levels of education, with all of Canada. They bring major benefits to us and at the benefits that this will bring to Canada. His passing lent a special urgency to the efforts of the same time they benefit from our excellent A highlight of our year in member services But, importantly, it also points to a broader the international education community at the education and training. However equal effort includes a re-energized and expanded vision of the value of international education Global Dialogue on the Future of Higher needs to be made in the area of outbound Excellence Awards Program, featuring several for Canada and for our partners around the Education Internationalization held in Port mobility. new categories: Founders Award, our most world, as international education builds the Elizabeth, South Africa in January 2014. prestigious, for leaders of international stature; diplomacy of knowledge and gives the next Canadian youth must have the opportunity North Star Award for an Emerging Leader; generation of Canadian and international Hosted by CBIE’s sister organization, the to experience international exchanges, Catalyst Award for Research Leadership; students the tools they need to contribute to International Education Association of South internships and co-ops to develop the Panorama Awards for Outstanding Programs; global society in meaningful ways. Africa (IEASA), CBIE contributed proactively to intercultural skills needed to thrive in a global Member Emeritus Award; and Board the Dialogue, identifying these critical tasks that society and economy. Far too few Canadian of Directors’ Award for Comprehensive internationalization must undertake: students participate in study abroad as part of Internationalization. The expanded program their college or university programs. This is a recognizes professionals at all stages of their 1. Helping people navigate pluralism and missed opportunity for students and for careers and varied areas of expertise. We are embrace diversity Canada. Other nations such as Australia, Brazil, fortunate to work with these trailblazers in 2. Making internationalization equitable China, Germany and the United States are internationalization. 3. Identifying what we need to do to pursuing bold visions for study abroad because effectively underpin the above they understand the strategic importance of internationalizing their youth for the 21st Six regional and nine national organizations met, century. debated, discussed, designed and signed on to the Nelson Mandela Bay Declaration. This CBIE is working to address what we see as statement recognizes that internationalization “Canada’s Global Engagement Challenge.” In must be based on mutual benefit, inclusivity, our submission to the House of Commons ethical practice, and engagement of entities and Finance Committee in August 2014, we urged individuals in the developed, emerging and the government to invest in study abroad by developing countries. It commits the signatories Canadian students. Specifically we asked that to move forward together in support of this kind the government adopt the recommendation of of internationalization. the Advisory Panel and offer 50,000 study abroad awards each year by 2022 – beginning with 10,000 now and ramping up to this level.

PRESIDENT’s Message

7 CBIE Members

Alberta • Confederation College • University of Ontario Institute • Université du Québec of Technology à Montréal • Calgary Board of Education • Royal Roads University •Conseil des écoles publiques Selkirk College de l'Est de l'Ontario • University of Ottawa / • Université du Québec • Concordia University College • Université d’Ottawa à Trois-Rivières of Alberta Simon Fraser University • Durham College • • University of Toronto • Université du Québec • Edmonton Public Schools Surrey School Board • Fanshawe College • • University of Windsor en Outaouais • Grant MacEwan University Thompson Rivers University • George Brown College • • University of Waterloo • Université Laval • Lakeland College University of the Fraser Valley • Georgian College • • Waterloo District Catholic • Lethbridge College University of British Columbia • Humber Institute of Technology • and Advanced Learning School Board Saskatchewan • Mount Royal University University of Northern • • La Cité collégiale • Western University • Saskatchewan Polytechnic • NorQuest College British Columbia • Wilfrid Laurier University • University of Regina University of Victoria • Lakehead University • Northern Alberta Institute • • York University of Technology • Lambton College • University of Saskatchewan • Vancouver Community College CBIE’s 47th Annual Conference in Vancouver • Olds College Vancouver Island University • Laurentian University / • broke many records. Over 750 delegates from Université Laurentienne • Red Deer College Prince Edward Island Yukon over 50 countries worldwide came to network, • Loyalist College • Southern Alberta Institute • University of Prince • Yukon College of Technology Manitoba learn and share successful practices. • McMaster University Edward Island • University of Alberta • Assiniboine Community College • Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology • University of Calgary • Brandon University Québec Partners • Niagara College • University of Lethbridge • International College • Bishop’s University of Manitoba Nova Scotia • British Columbia Council • Nipissing University • Cégep Gérald-Godin for International Education • Medicine Hat College • Acadia University • Ottawa-Carleton District • Cégep Heritage College • EduNova British Columbia • Red River College • Cape Breton University School Board & OCENET • Cégep John Abbott College • Fédération des cégeps • British Columbia Institute • Université de Saint-Boniface • Dalhousie University • Ontario College of Art of Technology and Design University • Cégep de l’Outaouais • International Consultants • University of Manitoba • Mount Saint Vincent University for Education and Fairs (ICEF) • Camosun College • Queen’s University • Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne • University of Winnipeg • Nova Scotia College of Art • Navitas • Capilano University and Design University • Ryerson University • Collège LaSalle College • College of New Caledonia • Collège Montmorency New Brunswick • Nova Scotia Community • Sault College • College of the Rockies College • Seneca College of Applied • Collège Saint-Charles Garnier Associates • New Brunswick • Saint Mary’s University Arts and Technology • CultureWorks • Coquitlam School District Community College • Concordia University • Sheridan College • Douglas College • Université de Moncton • École de technologie • Sir Sandford Fleming College supérieure • Emily Carr University of Art • University of New Brunswick Ontario and Design • Algoma University • St. Clair College • École Polytechnique de • Fraser International College • St. Lawrence College • Montréal Newfoundland • Algonquin College of Applied • Kwantlen Polytechnic • Arts and Technology • Thames Valley District • HEC Montréal University School Board & Labrador • Brock University • Institut national de la • Langara College • College of the North Atlantic • Toronto District School Board recherche scientiﬁque • Cambrian College • North Island College • Memorial University • Trent University • Lester B. Pearson School Board • Canadore College • Okanagan College of Newfoundland • Tyndale University College • McGill University • Quest University Canada • Carleton University & Seminary • Université de Montréal • Centennial College • University of Guelph • Université de Sherbrooke • Conestoga College

CBIE Members

Alberta • Confederation College • University of Ontario Institute • Université du Québec of Technology à Montréal • Calgary Board of Education • Royal Roads University •Conseil des écoles publiques Selkirk College de l'Est de l'Ontario • University of Ottawa / • Université du Québec • Concordia University College • Université d’Ottawa à Trois-Rivières of Alberta Simon Fraser University • Durham College • • University of Toronto • Université du Québec • Edmonton Public Schools Surrey School Board • Fanshawe College • • University of Windsor en Outaouais • Grant MacEwan University Thompson Rivers University • George Brown College • • University of Waterloo • Université Laval • Lakeland College University of the Fraser Valley • Georgian College • • Waterloo District Catholic • Lethbridge College University of British Columbia • Humber Institute of Technology • and Advanced Learning School Board Saskatchewan • Mount Royal University University of Northern • • La Cité collégiale • Western University • Saskatchewan Polytechnic • NorQuest College British Columbia • Lakehead University • Wilfrid Laurier University • University of Regina • Northern Alberta Institute • University of Victoria • York University • University of Saskatchewan of Technology • Vancouver Community College • Lambton College • Olds College Vancouver Island University • Laurentian University / • Université Laurentienne • Red Deer College Prince Edward Island Yukon • Loyalist College • Southern Alberta Institute • University of Prince • Yukon College of Technology Manitoba • McMaster University Edward Island • University of Alberta • Assiniboine Community College • Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology • University of Calgary • Brandon University Québec Partners • Niagara College • University of Lethbridge • International College • Bishop’s University of Manitoba Nova Scotia • British Columbia Council • Nipissing University • Cégep Gérald-Godin for International Education • Medicine Hat College • Acadia University • Ottawa-Carleton District • Cégep Heritage College • EduNova British Columbia • Red River College • Cape Breton University School Board & OCENET • Cégep John Abbott College • Fédération des cégeps • British Columbia Institute • Université de Saint-Boniface • Dalhousie University • Ontario College of Art of Technology and Design University • Cégep de l’Outaouais • International Consultants • University of Manitoba • Mount Saint Vincent University for Education and Fairs (ICEF) • Camosun College • Queen’s University • Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne • University of Winnipeg • Nova Scotia College of Art • Navitas • Capilano University and Design University • Ryerson University • Collège LaSalle College • College of New Caledonia • Collège Montmorency New Brunswick • Nova Scotia Community • Sault College • College of the Rockies College • Seneca College of Applied • Collège Saint-Charles Garnier Associates • New Brunswick • Saint Mary’s University Arts and Technology • CultureWorks • Coquitlam School District Community College • Concordia University • Sheridan College • Douglas College • Université de Moncton • École de technologie • Sir Sandford Fleming College supérieure • Emily Carr University of Art • University of New Brunswick Ontario and Design • Algoma University • St. Clair College • École Polytechnique de • Fraser International College • St. Lawrence College • Montréal Newfoundland • Algonquin College of Applied • Kwantlen Polytechnic • Arts and Technology • Thames Valley District • HEC Montréal University School Board & Labrador • Brock University • Institut national de la • Langara College • College of the North Atlantic • Toronto District School Board recherche scientiﬁque • Cambrian College • North Island College • Memorial University • Trent University • Lester B. Pearson School Board • Canadore College • Okanagan College of Newfoundland • Tyndale University College • McGill University • Quest University Canada • Carleton University & Seminary • Université de Montréal • Centennial College • University of Guelph • Université de Sherbrooke • Conestoga College

Board of Directors 2013-2014

Board Oﬃcers CBIE is Canada’s national organization Chair | Ann Buller dedicated to making Canada a global President, Centennial College leader in international education. CBIE’s pan-Canadian membership comprises Chair Designate | Dr. Patrick Deane 150 colleges, institutes, universities, President and Vice Chancellor, McMaster University school boards and language schools Treasurer | Mr. Brian Burns which enrol over 1.2 million students Vice President and Chief Financial Oﬃcer, Almonte from coast to coast. General Hospital and Fairview Manor

Board Members 2014-2015

Mr. Ron Byrne Mr. David Ross Vice President, International and Student Aﬀairs President Mount Allison University SAIT Polytechnic Ms. Ann Calverley Ms. Sandra Schinnerl Supervisor, International Programs Director, Oﬃce of International Students Edmonton Public Schools and Scholars Kwantlen University Mr. William Cheaib

Chief of Staﬀ, President’s Oﬃce Mr. Sylvain St-Amand Concordia University Directeur, Bureau de la coopération internationale Université du Québec à Montréal Mr. Sean Kennedy Vice-President, Student and External Relations Ms. Sylvie Thériault Niagara College Directrice Ms. Sonja Knutson Fédération des cégeps Director, International Centre and special adviser Mr. Doug Weir on internationalization at MUN Director, International Student Services Memorial University of Newfoundland University of Alberta Ms. Katie Orr Director Nova Scotia Community College

PATRON His Excellency the Right Honourable Governor General of Canada David Johnston C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.

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