Conference proceeding
Connectedness in Graduate Employability: An investigation of current international education policies and relevant literature
WIL: Creating Connections Building Futures: Proceedings of the 2018 ACEN National Conference, pp.80-84
The 7th National ACEN Conference: WIL: Creating Connections Building Futures (Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 03/10/2018 - 05/10/2018)
2018
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Abstract
This paper investigates how connectedness in graduate employability is discussed in the current topography of Australian international education (IE) policies. Tensions are explored in contemporary media articles (Powell, 2018) where high levels of particularly Chinese students in business courses are questioning continuing to study in Australia, as many peers are also Chinese. In the Art and Design context of a large research-intensive university in Sydney, the Masters of Design postgraduate program attracts high numbers of international students (IS). Participating in real-world learning and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the Australian context is both an institutional and individual student aim, yet lack of curriculum articulation and opportunities for ‘connectedness’ with Australian creative industries can impede engagement. A selection of Australian IE policies, strategies and frameworks are reviewed to identify gaps in contextualising graduate connectedness capabilities from a government policy perspective. Four key themes emerge that support employability outcomes by higher education (HE) institutions engaging with quality teaching and learning, demonstrating careful management of IE experience, while supporting the development of partnerships and social networks. We argue that for many IS seeking a creative industry WIL experience, these connections can be difficult to achieve without greater institutional and policy support.
Details
- Title
- Connectedness in Graduate Employability: An investigation of current international education policies and relevant literature
- Creators
- Meg Lomm - University of New South WalesKim Snepvangers - University of New South WalesArianne Rourke - University of New South Wales
- Contributors
- J Smith (Editor)K Robinson (Editor)M Campbell (Editor)
- Publication Details
- WIL: Creating Connections Building Futures: Proceedings of the 2018 ACEN National Conference, pp.80-84
- Conference
- The 7th National ACEN Conference: WIL: Creating Connections Building Futures (Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 03/10/2018 - 05/10/2018)
- Publisher
- Australian Collaborative Network (ACEN); Springvale South, Victoria
- Number of pages
- 4
- Identifiers
- 991012935600402368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding