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[Print-friendly version] Welcome to the Taiwan Alumni Dear Alumnus Can you help us provide you with better service? As a member of QUT's alumni you are an important member of the University's community. The QUT Alumni Program keeps alumni informed about alumni events and opportunities, the activities of the University and other alumni through the graduate magazine Links, email updates and website. Alumni are also provided with opportunities to attend social and professional or personal development events with other graduates and QUT staff or become involved with the University and its activities. The group will allow you and other members of QUT alumni in the region to network with each other and plan and attend events that are appropriate for Taiwanese graduates. These might include professional development opportunities, special talks or dinners or purely social occasions. Alumni might also assist with marketing university courses. Your input into the development of this group and its activities is important. We would like to know the type of alumni activities that you might be interested to attend or if you would be willing to be involved in assisting with group activities. Complete our Alumni Survey. Thank you for taking the time to assist the development of the QUT Taiwan Alumni Chapter. Upcoming Events Graduation Ceremony Overseas Graduation Ceremonies provide an opportunity for graduands to celebrate their achievements with family and friends in their home country. When: Sunday, 19 October 2008, 2.00pm Where: Grand Hotel, Taipei - 1 Chung Shan North Rd, Sec.4, Taipei More information Taiwan Alumni Event A great opportunity for you to catch up with QUT alumni and make some new contacts. Join the Chancellor, Registrar and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Development) for this special event. When: Sunday, 19 October 2008, 4.00pm to 6.00pm Where: Grand Hotel, Taipei Update your details with us. An invitation and RSVP form will be sent to you in September. News Taiwan Career Mentoring Scheme As a QUT alumnus, you are invited to participate as a mentor to provide career advice to Taiwanese students that will help enhance their job preparation when returning to Taiwan. What is a Career Mentoring Scheme? Career mentoring is a type of professional mentoring that mostly focuses on career related advice. However, we find many relationships enter a more personal realm and the most effective relationships occur when rapport is built and both parties enter a stage of familiarity and trust. Clear and sustained communication, rapport building and a positive attitude are all important components of achieving the most out of a mentoring relationship. What is a mentor? As a mentor you would offer support, encouragement, and an 'industry perspective' to the student. No promise of employment is made or sought in a mentoring relationship. Students will typically look at long-term career goals, advice on study options and view mentors as a case study of someone else’s career to date. Career mentors in Taiwan would also be able to help prepare students for the Taiwanese employment situation. What do mentors get out of the scheme? Personal satisfaction - being able to offer guidance and support to an enthusiastic student; University course content - opportunity to keep up to date with contemporary issues and new learning; Sourcing of students - for employment or work experience purposes; Networking opportunities - with both mentors and students within their field; Links with QUT - establishing or maintaining links with the university; Personal self development - reflective practice allows mentors to consolidate their own skills and knowledge; Management skills development - managerial practice for those currently in or aspiring to management positions. Mentors often include this experience in their professional development or on their resume; Interested? If you are interested in mentoring a Taiwanese student, send your details to alumni@qut.edu.au. Building Taiwan Alumni Network Australian Education International (AEI) Taipei seeks assistance from Australian institutions to help grow the Taiwan Australia Alumni Association (TAAA). The Association supports Taiwanese graduates of Australian institutions with networking and career development services, and also serves to increase the influence of the Australian alumni base in Taiwan. Research shows the popularity of USA amongst Taiwanese students is largely attributable to the influence of its strong alumni network, which includes high-profile legislators and key industry and academic leaders. To increase the strength and influence of the Australian alumni base in Taiwan, AEI Taipei and the TAAA seek the assistance of Australian universities, vocational education and training institutes and schools to encourage their graduating Taiwanese students to join the Association. Membership is free and benefits include: networking opportunities, career development services, and social activities. Institutions can utilise the TAAA to mobilise their alumni to develop local alumni association chapters. The Association can also help contact institutions’ alumni for upcoming events in Taiwan, such as alumni functions, graduations and recruitment activities. Registering is easy, the web address www.linktaaa.og.tw can be sent to graduating students, and contains information on how to sign up. Past Events 2008 April - Alumni Get-together Alumni Project Officer, Maggie Hsieh met with a number of alumni during her visit to Taiwan in April. 2007 December - Alumni Mentors Meeting A pilot mentoring program has been established between alumni in Taiwan and Taiwanese students. Alumni Project Officer, Maggie Hsieh hosted a small gathering on 22 December in Taipei for alumni who participated in the pilot Taiwan Mentoring Program. Maggie warmly welcomed mentors and provided an update on the recent developments of QUT. Alumni enjoyed the opportunity to meet with each other and shared ideas about how alumni could help students in developing their career. If you are interested in mentoring a Taiwanese student, send your details to alumni@qut.edu.au. June - Dinner with the Vice-Chancellor The Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Coaldrake hosted an alumni dinner in Taipei on 2 June at the Howard Plaza Hotel. 2006 November - Over 125 Alumni, staff and guests gathered for an Alumni Dinner in Taipei on Saturday, 4 November. The event provided lots of opportunity for networking and attendees received an update on QUT. Photos are now available from this event. 2005 The 23rd International Council of Nursing (ICN) Congress in Taiwan in late May provided the perfect opportunity for QUT Alumni in Taiwan to connect with their peers and staff from QUT. Hosted by QUT Head of the School of Nursing, Professor Helen Edwards, the event was held at the United Hotel, Taipei and over 85 alumni attended the event. Professor Edwards said the event was particularly successful and it provided both an excellent networking opportunity and professional development opportunity for graduates to attend the prestigious ICN conference. The International Council of Nurses is a federation of national nurses' associations (NNAs), representing nurses in more than 120 countries. "We are particularly proud of our Taiwanese graduates. It was a great opportunity to find out more about what these professionals have been achieving since graduation," Professor Edwards said. "Some graduated over eight years ago, while others were recent graduates. Many of the nursing graduates are now working as lecturers in Schools of Nursing in Taiwan. Lily Liang, Deputy Commissioner for the Queensland Trade and Investment Office in Taiwan, welcomed the graduates and congratulated them on their achievements since graduating from QUT. 2004 Over 50 QUT Alumni and friends of the University met for dinner at the Grand Hyatt in Taipei on Friday, 5 March. Professor Sandra Harding, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Division of International & Development, provided an update on the changes at QUT and in Brisbane. Alumni also took this opportunity to discuss plans for the future of QUT Alumni in North and South Taiwan. 2003 Over 40 QUT Alumni and friends of the University met for dinner at the Agora Garden Hotel in Taipei on Thursday 23 October. The dinner was greatly enjoyed by all and an excellent networking activity.