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Collaboration and partnerships across multiple sectors Contributing to Defence strategic and development goals through international education and training, with a focus on customised student support throughout the scholarship life-cycle ISANA


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Collaboration and partnerships across multiple sectors

Contributing to Defence strategic and development goals through international education and training, with a focus on customised student support throughout the scholarship life-cycle

ISANA Conference, Melbourne, December 2015 Alison White, Program Manager, DCSP, Scope Global

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Session outline

Welcome and introduction International engagement Partnership models Defence International Training Centre Cohort issues DCSP and role

  • f Scope

Global Stakeholders Benefits of partnership model QUESTIONS

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Overview – international engagement

Objectives Scale Environmental context Education and training – what and why?

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International engagement - continued

Exercises Official visits Defence talks Staff exchanges Joint training Short courses (in Australia and in-country) Defence Cooperation Education Officer program

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Partnership models

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Defence International Training Centre

Pivotal role Types of preparation programs and DITC’s role English Language Intensive Courses

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Common issues

Academic expectations Referencing Plagiarism English language proficiency (to a lesser degree for DCSP students) Accommodation Budgeting

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Unique features of Defence students

Discipline and motivation Opportunity, aptitude and ambition Sponsorship of families (visas, travel, OSHC) Not permitted to work while sponsored by Defence Ongoing support for each cohort Identity as a cohort (regardless of target program) No possibility for migration – return of service obligations

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Post-arrival adjustment issues

Weather Food Allowances Pressure of expectations Life as a civilian Egalitarian approach of the Australian Defence Force

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Core elements of preparation at DITC

Program content Curriculum innovations Use of technology Course materials

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Defence Cooperation Scholarship Program

Overview

Aims Nature of cohort Selection process Scholarship duration

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Arrival Graduation

Defence Cooperation Scholarship Program

Role of Scope Global

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Pre-departure Post-arrival

Pre-arrival activities

OSHC Temporary accommodation

Program materials

Handbook Pre-departure briefing Website

Visa applications Liaison with

Post ICMTs Candidates Universities

University admission and IELTS testing Academic counselling Return travel and confirmation of safe arrival Reporting Case manaement and pastoral care Airport transfer and temporary accommodation Stipends and allowances Orientation briefings Case management and pastoral care

Routine exchanges Critical incidents Interviews Academic intervention

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Key stakeholders - overview

Defence Cooperation Scholarship Program

International Policy Division Defence Cooperation Liaison Office Australian Embassy / High Commission Scope Global In-Country Management Team Defence International Training Centre Scope Global Program Manager

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Stakeholders - overview

Defence Cooperation Scholarship Program

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Stakeholders - overview

Defence Cooperation Scholarship Program

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Defence Cooperation Scholarship Program

Benefits of partnership model

Holistic approach to student support Coverage throughout the entire scholarship lifecycle Consistency of information and services Sense of community

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Thank you for your attendance! Questions? More information is available from:

Sylvia Wheeler, Director of Studies, DITC Sylvia.Wheeler@defence.gov.au Alison White, Program Manager, DCSP, Scope Global

alison.white@scopeglobal.com