Evaluating the QUT Homestay Program : lessons learnt in providing quality services to international students
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30/11/2004
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Resumo |
The QUT Homestay Program is an essential part of the university’s commitment to meet the accommodation needs of international students. Despite the importance of this style of accommodation, there is very little research addressing issues related to homestay arrangements. The program at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) was evaluated in 2002 to develop a continuous improvement framework to ensure provision of quality homestay services to international students. This paper presents an overview of the evaluation and key lessons learnt in providing quality homestay services to international students. It will cover social and cross-cultural issues faced by providers and international students in the homestay environment, the homestay support needs, program information, policies, procedures and code of practice governing the program. |
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ISANA International Education Association Inc. |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/56926/1/56926P.pdf http://www.proceedings.com.au/isana/2004.html Akbar, Heena, Van Bael, Tania, Hassan, Yasmine, & Baguley, Graeme (2004) Evaluating the QUT Homestay Program : lessons learnt in providing quality services to international students. In 15th ISANA International Education Conference Proceedings, ISANA International Education Association Inc., Melbourne, Victoria. |
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Copyright 2004 Please consult the authors. |
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Division of Administrative Services; Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Nursing |
Palavras-Chave | #Homestay Providers #International Students #Program Evalaution #Cross Cultural Issues #Homestay #HERN |
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Conference Paper |