Navigating New Directions in International Education

Join us for keynote and panel discussions examining various issues within international education in Ontario, including how institutions, communities, and government can support quality education and the transition of international students to successful labour market outcomes.

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About the speakers

Opening and Welcoming Remarks

  • Dr. Glen Jones, University of Toronto

Keynote Panel: Lessons from internationalization policy changes

Moderator: Dr. Glen Jones, University of Toronto
Panelists: 

  • Dr. Larissa Bezo, Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE)
  • Steve Orsini, Council of Ontario Universities
  • Maureen Adamson, Colleges Ontario

Project Panel One: International student recruitment and success

Moderator: Elizabeth Agoe (HEQCO)
Panelists: 

  • Dr. Iain Wilson, HESA
  • Dr. Seerat Gill, University of Toronto
  • Dr. Joanny Belair, CBIE 

Project Panel Two: International students in the labour market

Moderator: Ken Chatoor
Panelists: 

  • Dr. Michael Dubois, SRDC
  • Dr. Jason Dennison, Fleming College
  • André Côté, The Dais at TMU 

Closing Panel: Future research in international education

Moderator: Dr. Janice Deakin
Panelists: 

  • Dr. Roopa Desai Trilokekar – York University
  • Dr. Diane Simpson – Principal, Humber Polytechnic
  • Dr. Elizabeth Buckner – University of Toronto