1. The International Education Association’s vision for the future of the industry TAFE Directors Australia 2009

2. 1 A comprehensive international education strategy for Australia should be developed, encompassing not only the international student program, but also other crucial elements such as:

3. 2 An International Education Strategy  study abroad by Australian students  expansion of international education linkages for teaching, research, innovation and engagement with global industry  support for internationalised curricula, including foreign language learning

4. 3 An International Education Strategy  Enhanced business intelligence for a forward looking strategy for markets and market segments  Investment in industry research to fund projects that provide the industry with the innovation and productivity tools to compete in global markets  Comprehensive professional development of industry members

5. An International Education Strategy  improved international development assistance  Focus on student support services (including community engagement, assistance with work related issues and housing)  Delivery of required infrastructure 4

6. 5 An International Education Strategy  Political oversight of this complex area by a parliamentary secretary if not a senior minister  Development of a statutory authority comprised of government, industry and community stakeholders, funded by government and industry, to oversee the implementation of an international education strategy

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