April, 2021 - I am happy to report that I have been promoted from Assistant to Associate Professor with tenure at the Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba. Thanks to my tenure committee comprised of Dr. Melanie Janzen, Dr. Sandie Kouritzin, Dr. Zana Lutfyya, Dr. Robert Mizzi and Dr. Nathalie Piquemal, Dep Head Dr. Robert Renaud and Acting Dean Dr. Thomas Falkenberg. Thanks to also everyone who supported me with a recommendation letter and to all of my amazing students, colleagues and staff that have guided me in this journey!
April 21, 2021- Writers Roost Episode 1: International Education as Public Policy in Canada
Check out the podcast where Host Jeff Myers, Former President, OISE Alumni Association, chats with the editors of "International Education: Public Policy in Canada" who recently received a CBIE Catalyst Award for their book's role in advancing knowledge about international education. Edited by OISE alum Merli Tamtik, Roopa Desai Trilokekar and Glen A. Jones, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of international education policy in Canada. It examines how government policies have shaped internationalization processes in Canada, and how these changes are redefining the purpose and role of higher education in Canada. In this debut episode, the trio join Jeff to discuss ethical practices in internationalization — focusing on inclusion, equity, compassion, and reciprocity.
November 16, 2020. Our book "International Education as Public Policy in Canada" won Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE) Catalyst Award. The Award was presented to all book editors in a virtual ceremony. Here is a news article that summarizes this important event https://news.umanitoba.ca/prof-presented-research-award/
December, 2020 - The Canadian Association for University Teachers (CAUT) recently published an unsolicited book review on our award-winning book "International Education as Public Policy in Canada". This review was written by Michael Dudley from UWinnipeg. Please read the review HERE.
September 11, 2020. Our collaborative effort among Dr. Roopa Desai Trilokekar (York University), Dr. Glen Jones (OISE/UofT) and myself has successfully led to a new book "International Education as Public Policy in Canada" published by McGill-Queen’s University Press. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of international education policy in Canada, tracing the complex history of when, how, and why it emerged as a policy area of strategic importance. Illuminating a uniquely Canadian perspective, influenced by regional interests and federal-provincial tensions, "International Education as Public Policy in Canada" addresses challenging questions: Why was Canada a latecomer in addressing this policy issue? What is the relationship between international education and Canadian immigration policy? How did international education develop as a major Canadian industry? The resulting essays from leading scholars contribute not only to the growing Canadian literature on international education policy but also to a critical, global conversation around international education.
We are extremelt thankful to all of our wonderful contributors that include Rashed Al-Haque (Camosun College), John Allison (Nipissing University), Diane Barbaric (OISE/University of Toronto), Kumari Beck (Simon Fraser University), Colin J. Dodds (Saint Mary's University), Patricia Gaviria (OISE/University of Toronto), Tim J. Goddard (University of Prince Edward Island), Amira El Masri (Sheridan College), Sonja Knutson (Memorial University), Marianne A. Larsen (Western University), Michelle Pigeon (Simon Fraser University), Creso Sá (OISE/University of Toronto), Basu D. Sharma (University of New Brunswick), Sharon Stein (University of British Columbia), Melody Viczko (Western University), and Jing Xiao (University of Saskatchewan).