Conference paper
Improving the International Student Experience: The Role of Community Engagement
Proceedings of the 2009 Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference, pp.1-8
Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference (ANZMAC), 2009 (Melbourne, Australia, 30-Nov-2009–02-Dec-2009)
Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC)
2009
Abstract
International education has proven value to both universities and students, with many universities economically reliant on international students. Sustaining the economic, educational and social benefits of this globally-competitive industry requires new thinking and a movement beyond simply measuring student satisfaction. The often neglected party in the international student experience is the host community outside the university. While research notes the positive impact of student-community interactions on student satisfaction and adjustment, few studies investigate the effects of engagement on student's personal and professional development or the reciprocal effects of international students on the community. This study follows one cohort of international students through their experience, with results supporting the positive influence of community interactions on both parties.
Details
- Title
- Improving the International Student Experience: The Role of Community Engagement
- Authors
- Meredith A Lawley (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of BusinessJulie M Matthews (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesDavid Fleischman (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Business
- Contributors
- D Tojib (Editor)
- Publication details
- Proceedings of the 2009 Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference, pp.1-8
- Conference details
- Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference (ANZMAC), 2009 (Melbourne, Australia, 30-Nov-2009–02-Dec-2009)
- Publisher
- Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC)
- Date published
- 2009
- ISBN
- 1863081585
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2009 ANZMAC and the authors. Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Business and Creative Industries; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449525002621
- Output Type
- Conference paper
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