Our international admissions and compliance teams are working in an ever evolving landscape in international education, welcome to “Remaking the Rules”!
Our forum for 2024 will focus on what that means for admissions and compliance in the international education sector.
This year we’ll be introducing a half-day Masterclass leading into our two-day Admissions and Compliance Forum.
The Masterclass will have a focus on Artificial Intelligence for admissions and compliance, with the forum featuring a series of engaging workshops, presentations and strategic analysis that will reinvigorate our thinking, explore best practice and challenge our thinking around remaking the rules, legislation, artificial intelligence.
A must-attend event for practitioners, academics and professionals, the forum will gather industry expertise, analysis of operations as they relate to admissions and compliance processes and systems and the issues we’re experiencing with retention of staff in our industry.
Participants will have the opportunity to network with colleagues and see some of our brilliant teams showcasing what they do at the conclusion of the first day.
With key insights from a wide variety of esteemed experts, the forum seeks to explore a range of topics, including:
• Best practice in compliance
• What can it be done better/different, blue sky thinking!
• Finding areas of innovation, how can AI work for admissions
• Showcasing admissions and compliance operations
• How to effectively retain staff in a competitive environment
Program
Wednesday 15 May 1:00pm - 5:00pm AEST
1:00pm |
Masterclass: AI Revolution in University Admissions and Compliance
Stefan Tapescu, Heidi Hillis and Julia Hoon |
Embark on a transformative journey into the future of university admissions and compliance in this expert-led Masterclass, featuring Stefan Tapescu, Founder of Youni & Admission Minds and a vanguard in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Discover how AI is revolutionizing these pivotal areas, delivering unprecedented efficiencies and strategic advantages. Join Stefan Tapescu, alongside industry experts, to explore how AI can streamline admissions processes, enhance compliance accuracy, and significantly reduce operational costs.
This session will unveil real-world AI applications, from automating document assessments to ensuring genuine student compliance, and from identifying the best candidates through sophisticated algorithms to predicting scholarship impacts on enrollment. Delve into the essential infrastructure for AI integration and learn how it promises not only a more streamlined administrative process but also the recruitment of better-suited students, propelling educational institutions toward a brighter future.
Seize this opportunity to gain invaluable insights into leveraging AI for improved admissions and compliance outcomes, marking your institution's stride towards innovation and excellence in the competitive landscape of higher education.
Thursday 16 May 9:30am - 5:30pm AEST
9:30am |
Opening
Anna Kirkham and Amali Weeratunga |
9:45am |
IEAA CEO Update
Hon Phil Honeywood |
10:00am |
Beyond Compliance – can we go further than just meeting the standards?
Anita Van Rooyen |
10:45am |
Global Insights: Admissions Trends in Australia, UK & Beyond
Rebecca Bendall |
11:15am |
Morning Tea |
11:45am |
How to create clarity from ambiguity
Vimal Visavadia |
12:30pm |
Aligned Values: Ensuring Quality and Integrity
Sasha Hampson |
1:00pm |
Lunch |
2:00pm |
Admissions Test Drive: Unleash your thinking
Rebecca Bendall, Julia Hoon and Laureen Rautenbach |
2:45pm |
Best practice in regulatory compliance from a student perspective
Melanie Duncan |
3:15pm |
Afternoon tea |
3:45pm |
Finding areas of innovation, how can AI work for admissions
Shelly Maller and Isobel Rossiter |
4:30pm |
Networking |
Friday 17 May 9:30am - 3:15pm AEST
9:30am |
Opening
Anna Kirkham and Amali Weeratunga |
10:00am |
Admissions in the AI Era: Enhancing Efficiency and Access, Augmented by Human Oversight
Angela O'Sullivan, Ingeborg Loon and Meenu Issar |
10:30am |
Genuine Student (GS) vs Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)
Anna Kirkham |
11:15am |
Morning Tea |
11:45am |
Updates from Department of Home Affairs
James Goodsell |
12:30pm |
Updates from Department of Education
Toby Saer |
1:00pm |
Lunch |
2:00pm |
An auditor's perspective: Navigating National Code 2018 Compliance and Best Practices
Natalie Tierney |
2:45pm |
Best Practices for Integrating Admission Guidelines Globally
Rebecca Bendall and Maysie Procianos |
3:15pm |
Closing |
Audience
The Forum is geared towards those working with education providers – public or private; small, medium or large – across the schools, ELICOS, vocational and higher education sectors. It will be relevant to staff with responsibility for:
- Admissions
- ESOS compliance
- Quality assurance
- Risk management
- Marketing and recruitment
- Agent management
- International student support
- Policy development
Outcomes
Forum participants will come away with a better understanding of:
- Practical actions and considerations for providers across a broad range of themes, particularly artificial intelligence
- Discussion of systems and processes and how these continue to impact the business of admissions and compliance
- Increased knowledge across a broad range of operational and governance areas
- Suggestions and tips for hiring, career progression, as well as workforce transformation considerations
Accommodation discount
Use the discount code 'STAY10' to receive a 10% discount on accommodation at The Island. Click on the following link to book accommodation
This event is led by IEAA’s Admissions and Compliance Network and supported by Pearson PTE.