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Aus: research tracks “policy inaction” around international student welfare

The PIE News

A piece of research tracking the regulation of international education over time in Australia has found that there has been policy inaction in the space of international student welfare. This is despite the fact that welfare has been what the researchers called a “well-documented policy concern”.

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Defining Distance Education in Policy: Announcement and Call to Action

WCET Frontiers

The purpose of this review is to highlight the challenges and risks associated with navigating multiples sources of “distance education” definitions in policy. We are happy to share the publication of Defining “Distance Education” in Policy: Differences Among Federal, State, and Accreditation Agencies.

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New SARA Reciprocity Policy Modification Process Yields Proposals Intended to Increase Student Protections

WCET Frontiers

As we reported in December, the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is facilitating the new SARA Policy Modification Process. SARA Policy is reviewed and revised through the SARA Policy Modification Process. This process began in January 2023 with proposal submissions. Virgin Islands.

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Awareness of int’l benefits being “lost” in Canada

The PIE News

International student enrolment also “supports broader Canadian public policy priorities”, such as filling skill shortages in key labour markets and meeting the country’s demographic challenges. ” For the public, the ability to differentiate between any category of newcomer is tenuous at best, Knutson concluded.

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Aus: “drunken sailor” approach hurts students

The PIE News

Stakeholders fear that Australia’s approach to visa policy and processing is damaging the chances of genuine students being able to enrol at universities across the country. Visa processing has been hampered by policy changes stemming from the migration strategy launched in December.

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Speculation as media reports suggest Australia could cap international student numbers

The PIE News

Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, sources suggested that the government is considering including these policies in its migration strategy, set to be released in the next month. Local media in Australia has suggested that the country is following Canada’s lead in considering limiting the number of student visas it grants.

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UOffer pens deal for PIEoneers sponsorship

The PIE News

A global education consultant based in China, UOffer, has signed a deal to sponsor the Business School of the Year category at the 2024 PIEoneer Awards. We decided to sponsor this specific category because we believe in the importance of recognising excellence in business education. “It