Nanyang Polytechnic visit to UOW Library
International Student Barometer Survey Results
Supporting Communities
In June, the Library hosted a visit from senior staff from Nanyang Polytechic,
Singapore. The delegates visited the UOW Library as part of a national tour
of best practice organisations throughout Australia. UOW staff delivered
presentations on topics including:
The annual International Student Barometer Survey provides insight to the
international student experience. The Library continued to be rated highly,
particularly in comparison with national and global benchmarks.
Fundraising efforts were directed to the Indigo Foundation. The Indigo
foundation is an independent community development organisation supporting
domestic and international aid projects focusing on health and education in
Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Solomon Islands, Congo, Uganda and Australia.
Funds raised totaled $1,454.25.
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The UOW brand and voice
Student conversion
International student programs and engagement
Peer support programs
Work integrated learning and careers services
Library online tutorials and assessment
Orientation and beyond
Staff contributions enabled the purchase of books and DVDs for students
at the School of St Jude, Arusha, Tanzania whose librarian is Helen Mandl a
former Associate Librarian of UOW.
International Student satisfaction with Library
92.00%
91.30%
91.20%
91.00%
90.60%
90.00%
88.70%
% Satisfied
89.00%
88.00%
87.60%
87.40%
87.00%
Letter to former Associate Librarian of UOW, Helen Mandl, from students
at school of St Jude.
86.00%
85.00%
Physical
Library
Global
ISB
Nanyang Polytechnic representatives presenting an
overview of their quality management regime.
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Staff were encouraged to participate in volunteering activities with over 75
hours directed to supporting the Lifeline Book Fair and Landcare.
Online
Library
Australia
ISB
UOW
ISB
Students from St Jude, Arusha, Tanzania holding books purchased with
UOW Library donated funds.
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