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PRESENTATION FOR EDUCATIONAL AGENT CONFERENCE 14 th May 2012. Introduction to Conference Sheryl Simon, Director Royal Holloway International. AIM OF SESSION. Aim To confirm and contextualise the conference objectives Scope to clarify the conference objectives
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PRESENTATION FOR EDUCATIONAL AGENT CONFERENCE14th May 2012 • Introduction to Conference • Sheryl Simon, Director Royal Holloway International
AIM OF SESSION • Aim • To confirm and contextualise the conference objectives • Scope • to clarify the conference objectives • provide brief information about Royal Holloway, the role of Royal Holloway • International and other departments contributing to international activity • to provide essential ‘housekeeping’ information
OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE • Increase mutual understanding • Provide opportunities for sharing best practice and for learning from one another • Provide a forum for frank discussion to advance our respective businesses
OVERVIEW OF ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON • Part of the University of London since 1900 with University • of London degrees • Campus-based, cosmopolitan community engaged in • research of international significance • THE World Rankings 2012: • 6th in the world for our international outlook • 15th in the UK • 107th in the world • 6/17 academic departments ranked in Top 10 by • leading British newspapers
Recruitment RHI Admissions Registry Admissions Office (RHI) Academic and English language support RHI Academic study Academic Departments Social activities Students Union Student welfare Student Support Services Careers’ advice Careers Service Alumni Activities Alumni Office (RHI) THE STUDENT JOURNEY
ROYAL HOLLOWAY INTERNATIONAL’S RESPONSIBILITIES Encompasses four closely related areas: • the recruitment of international students • the seeking out, development and management of international partnerships • the development and delivery of English language and academic skills courses • the development of courses for delivery abroad via partnerships, distance and/or blended learning
CONFERENCE ARRANGEMENTS • Information Pack • Schedule of Activities • Meals and refreshments • Dinner arrangements • Monday evening: Principal’s Residence • Tuesday evening: Runnymede Hotel • Transport arrangements to and from B&Bs for those not on campus • Visit to the local area