Counselors Professional Development and Networking Day

RMIT University is hosting an annual event in HCMC for International School & Bi-lingual School Counsellors to foster valuable networking opportunities and share best practices in supporting student achievement and well-being.

2024 agenda

Time

Event
8.30am - 9.15am Arrival & registration / Coffee & networking
9.15am - 9.30am Welcome & Introduction of Agenda
9.30am - 10.15am

Supporting Students and Parents with University Navigation

Facilitator: Thao Nguyen (College Counselor, ISHCMC-American Academy) and Kari Withers (University Counselor & Counselor Lead, ISHCMC)

This session aims to share tools that empower parents and students in navigating university options. These tools help families evaluate career options and university choices to determine the best fit.  Attendees will have an opportunity to share their own approaches with one another as well.
10.15am - 10.45am

High School to University Transition

Presenters: RMIT students panel
10.45am - 11am Coffee break
11am – 11.30am

Roundtable Discussions with university students: ensuring a smooth transition from secondary to university

To gather insights from current university students about their transition experiences from secondary school to university, and to discuss strategies that can help future students navigate this critical period more effectively.

  • Initial Challenges and Adjustments
  • Academic Preparation and Expectations
  • Social and Emotional Adjustment
11.30am – 12pm

Counselor & Principal Job- alike

Presenter: Michael Tower (Associate Director, Wellbeing & Counselling, RMIT University)

​The session aims to enhance collaboration between school counselors and principals by aligning their roles and responsibilities. Participants will engage in discussions and activities that highlight effective communication strategies, shared goals, and coordinated approaches to address student needs.
12pm - 12.30pm RMIT Entry Requirements and Global Mobility Program: Melbourne & 200 global partner universities
12.30pm Lunch

Register to join the event

Advance registration required for attendance by 25th October 2024.

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