2009 Student Engagement Forum

15/07/2009 08:45
15/07/2009 16:00

Registrations are now closed - all spaces for this forum have now been filled. 

Venue for the forum is the University of Auckland Business School, Owen G Glen Building, 12 Grafton Road, Case Room 4.

Registration details

The forum will provide:

  • background on student engagement
  • advice on policies and practices for engaging students at your university
  • guidance on using the data for leading change and development
  • insights from national and international surveys.

Delegates are encouraged to bring insights and resources from their institution. The meeting does not assume prior preparation by participants, knowledge of student engagement or experience of the AUSSE or NSSE. Further information about the AUSSE is available online at www.acer.edu.au/ausse

Who should attend?

The Student Engagement Forum is for people working in the following areas:

  • first year and other related initiatives
  • student affairs and engagement
  • institutional research and quality assurance
  • learning support
  • academic development.

Program

The day-long format allows for in-depth discussion of a wide range of topics.

  • 8:45 Arrival tea and coffee
  • 9:15 Forum opening
  • 9:30 Keynote: Using an evidence-based and institution-wide approach to enhancing university student engagement.
    Professor Marcia Devlin, Deakin University
  • 10:45 Morning tea
  • 11:00 Interactive presentation: Leading students’ engagement – new messages from the AUSSE.
    Dr Hamish Coates, AUSSE Director, Australian Council for Educational Research
  • 12:30 Lunch
  • 1:30 Concurrent workshops: Using and communicating data on student engagement
  • 2:30 Panel discussion: Using AUSSE data for improvement
  • 4:00 Drinks and close

Registration

Registration has closed early.  All spaces have already been allocated. 

There is no registration fee for the Student Engagement Forum.  Participants are responsible for their own air travel and accommodation arrangements. Special accommodation rates have been secured for attendees at Copthorne Anzac Avenue and Langham Hotel Auckland, which are both within easy walking distance of The University of Auckland.

Copthorne Anzac Avenue (approx 5 minutes walk to University of Auckland)
150 Anzac Avenue, Auckland, www.millenniumhotels.co.nz 
Phone: +64 9 379 8509
Arrival – 14th July | Depart – 16th July
Rate - $115
To book – call reservations and quote NZ Student Engagement Forum

Langham Hotel Auckland (approx 7 minutes walk to University of Auckland)
83 Symonds Street, Auckland, www.langhamhotels.com
Phone: +64 9 379 5132
Arrival – 14th July | Depart – 16th July
Rate - Classic Room - $193.50 | Executive Room - $238.50 | Rate - Langham Club Room - $373.50

Notes: The Langham Club Room and Suite guests will enjoy butler service and complimentary hot and cold breakfast items, two hours of evening cocktails and canapés in the hotel club lounge.  Bed and Full Buffet Breakfast rates – please add $26.63 + GST to room rate, pp.

To book – access booking system via this link https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=358461&hotelID=4442

Other accommodation options can be found at http://www.auckland.com/auckland-hotels.html

Registration is now closed - all allocated spaces for this event have been filled. 

Venue

The forum will be held at the University of Auckland Business School, Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road, Case Room 4.

A map can be downloaded from www.business.auckland.ac.nz/Home/CampusMap/TabId/1466/Default.aspx.

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