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The 14th : 7 - 10 Aug 2014, Kyoto, Japan 2014-08-01

Theme : TRANSFORMING EXPERIENCES: Paradigm Shift and Global Best Practices to build Effective Personal and Professional Capabilities

The 14th Asia Pacific Student Services Association
International Conference 2014

Globalization has caused a dramatic transformation of student experience on campus. In response to the change of characteristics of students resulting from this, faculty and staff should also change their mindset in dealing with students to encourage their growth. Practice of student support should be sought that helps students build personal and professional capabilities that are effective in all types of communities including individuals, family, friends, university,
society and the world.

This conference will cover three sub-themes under the main theme, Supporting and Development, Mobility and Diversity, Networking and Collaboration. Papers and other programs will cover these themes and the following related topics.

Supporting and Development

Innovative programmes / services
Peer-support activities
Career development
Support for students with disability
Student leadership
Faculty / Staff development
Generic skills development
Learning outcomes and assessment
Reflection
Interactive and creative learning environment
Learning community
Service learning
Integrative learning

Mobility and Diversity

Global mobility
International student support
Global (mobility) experiences
Student experience in diverse environment
Diversity amongst students and staff (ethics, religion, lifestyle, national identity etc)
Inter-cultural understanding

Networking and Collaboration

Collaboration between faculty and staff members
Networking and collaboration amongst student affairs organizations
Collaboration between universities
Collaboration with enterprises and municipalities

Proceedings

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1) Keynote address by Prof. Hideki Yonekawa

2) Country Reports (Australia, Philippines, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong)

3) Panel Discussion

Concurrent Sessions

Supporting & Developing

Title of Paper	Author	Co-author(s)
SCU Connect Pilot Project: Adjusting to University	Dr. Jonathan Munro Southern Cross University, Australia	Ms. Rachael Jones and Ms. Jo Mason SCU Connect Project Officer, Southern Cross University, Australia
Building an Extended Learning Community of Intensive English Learners	Dr. Irene Tan INTI International University, Malaysia	Lim Siow Yen Counselor Lee Mee Hwa Counselor Siti Fatimah Mohd Arif Counselor INTI International University, Malaysia
English for ALL by Albert Laurence	Mr. Piya Sailomraksa Assumption University of Thailand
Institutionalization of Activities Leading by Students, as one sphere of “Enrollment Management”	Prof. Issei Abe Kyoto Koka Women's University, Japan	Ga Kashima and Hirokazu Aiba Kyoto Koka Women's College, Japan Sakiko Yoshida, Yuuki Hashizume,Chie Miyata, Katsuhiro Otsuka andCarolyn Wright Kyoto Koka Women's University, Japan
Exploration of Avenues to High Quality Employment of College Graduates	Mr. Qiang Zheng Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China	Mr. Zuyi Zhou Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
CREATIVITY SELECTED ELEMENTS QUESTIONNAIRE(CSEQ): A CREATIVE ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT FOR INTERACTIVE AND CREATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT	Mr. Thesigan Nadarajan Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand	Imelda Marie Martinez Guidance Counselor / InstructorNEUST General Tinio Campus, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Supporting student success through Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)	Ms. Sally Rogan University of Wollongong, Australia
The Analysis of The Class Student Organizations' Function in Helping Students' Improvement	Mr. Wenhai Jiang Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China	Mr. Xiaolin Li and Mr. Zhuo Chen Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Student leadership development by using problem-based training process	Dr. Dumrongsak Pekthong Student Affairs Division, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand	Mr. Chaisak Khanthachamnong Public Health Student Club, Faculty of Public Health Mr. Anawat Meeclearb Division of Marketing Strategy and Development Assoc. Prof. Nuchanart Deecharoen, Ms. Somphit Thongsook and Asst.Prof. Dr. Anuphan Sittichokechaiwut Student Affairs Division, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000 Thailand
The Supervised Industrial Training (SIT) Programs: Technological University of the Philippines Visayas' Response to Outcome-Based Education (OBE)	Ms. MAY F. OLORGA ADVISER, SCHOOL PAPER, THE PHILIPPINE ARTISAN, /ASST. PROF. 2, TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES VISAYAS, CITY OF TALISAY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, PHILIPPINES	ERLINDA M. MOISES OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, STUDENT AFFAIRS AND GUIDANCE & COUNSELING OFFICE, TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES VISAYAS, CITY OF TALISAY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, PHILIPPINES
DISABILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS IN THAILAND	Prof. PIYARAT NUCHPONGSAI MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY, THAILAND	DR. TEERASAK SRISURAKUL MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY, THAILAND ASSOCIATE PROF. SILVIA CORREA-TORRES UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO, U.S.A.
Lessons Learned Through the Internship Program at an Asian American Cultural Center	Mr. Kenneth Importante University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, U.S.A.
Governance Practices by the Student Government of the University of Northern Philippines: A Paradigm Shift in the Administrative Supervision of and Support for Student Development Programs	Prof. Aldrin S. Jaramilla University of Northern Philippines	Lovely Anne Joy C. Lazo President, Student Council/Student Regent, University of Northern Philippines
STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN PHILIPPINES: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, OUTCOMES AND HIGHLIGHTS	Dr. Mario Dominador P. Obrero University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
The Research of Team Training ----- An Interactive and Innovative Exploration of Entrance Education for First-year Graduate in Harbin Institute of Technology	Ms. Wang Fang School of Mechatronics Engineering ,Harbin Institute of Technology, China	Mr. Cao Yunfeng publicity office, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Understanding the Process of Leadership Identity Development in Japanese College Students	Ms. Michiko Izumitani Matsuyama University, Japan	Yosuke Kishioka Lecturer, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Japan Maiko Yasuno Lecturer, Yokohama National University, Japan
Leadership and Student Engagement Excellence for Success in University Graduates	Ms. JAYVIEN LAU SUET YAN Taylor's University, Malaysia
The Research of Student's Scholastic Planning System Relying on Model Guiding	Prof. Tong Zhixiang Harbin Institute of Technology, China	Fu Zihang, counsellor Pang donghe, counsellor Meng Xiaohui, counsellor Sun Changbin, counsellor, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
A cross-cultural collaboration in peer counseling practice: RUC-Stanford model of peer counseling program	Prof. Dawo Song Student Affairs Division, Renmin University of China	Prof. Xiaojing Zhang, International Office Prof. Li Zhou, Mental Health Center Ms. Ziwei Xu, Mental Health Center Ms. Jiale Chen, Peer Counseling Center Ms. Shuhong Chen, Peer Counseling Center, Renmin University of China
Development of the Peer Helping Programme (PHP): The Many Facets of Peer Support	Ms. Tan Lih Chin Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
On Constructing an "Implant" Supportive Learning Center for College Students	Prof. Linqing WANG China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China	Ms. Huailiu JIANG and Mr. Gang GU China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China
Impact of Cultural Identity upon Foreign Students’ Motivation about Learning Chinese -- A Case Study of China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)	Dr. Xing Gao College Students' Education of Development and Innovation Research Center of China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China	Prof. Zhenguo Ding College Students' Education of Development and Innovation Research Center of China University of Geosciences, Wuhan,China
Living the Unitas Brand of Leadership: The UA&P LEAD Experience	Ms. Ma. Concha de la Cruz University of Asia and the Pacific, Philippines	Ms. Anna Michelle Allarde, Ms. Lexie Estacio and Ms. Murielle Heena Catabui University of Asia and the Pacific, Philippines
Student Interpersonal Relationships with lecturers: A Study of Student Perceived Characteristics of Lecturers' Professional Competencies in Malaysian Tertiary Institutions and Implications for Student Services	Prof. Seloamoney Palaniandy Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Mobility & Diversity

Title of Paper	Author	Co-author(s)
Internationalization of Higher Education in Germany – Ambitious Government Strategies and Student Affairs Response to Growing Internationalization	Mr. Achim MEYER AUF DER HEYDE Secretary General of Deutsches Studentenwerk (German National Association for Student Affairs), Germany
“Experience the World” of RUC: Life Transformed	Ms. WANG Yu Renmin University of China	Ms. Xiao Dan and Mr.ZHANG Yibo Renmin University of China
Transforming the International Student: Mobility through Intercultural Interactions	Dr. Jane Pizzolato University of California, Los Angeles, U.S.A.	Dr. C Casey Ozaki Assistant Professor, University of North Dakota, U.S.A.
The Sense of Belonging on campus: a key to International Students’ academic success	Ms. Qin Tang Associate professor, Institute of Higher Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, China	Zuwang Chu Director of Institute of Higher Education Linqing Wang Director of Student Affairs Office, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, China

Networking & Collaboration

Title of Paper	Author	Co-author(s)
Learning support at Learning Commons	Associate Prof. Koji HAMAJIMA Doshisha University, Japan
Social Media Based Creative Student Affairs Work Management and Support	Ms. Pang Donghe Harbin Institute of Technology, China	Ms. Wei Hongmei, Mr. Li Jingwei,Mr. Tong Zhixiang and Mr.Jiang Changbao Harbin Institute of Technology, China
The Development of a University Town: Ensuring the Student Voice is heard	Mr. Colin Macdonald Victoria University, Australia