A key outcome of our recent AGM was the revitalisation of the OCIES General Committee. Constitutionally, the General Committee is the governing body of the Society. It is comprised of the core Office bearers (Co-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Communications Officer and ex officio IEJ Editor) who also make up the Executive Committee, plus up to ten other committee members. Read about the activities we have planned for 2024..
Senior Lecturer in Critical Studies in Education | Faculty of Education and Social Work | The University of Auckland
During my career I have led and contributed to research and innovation in Pacific (Pasifika) education, pedagogy and curriculum for teachers of Pacific learners, Initial Teacher Education, Māori and Pacific (Pasifika) education initiatives, and Pacific research methodologies.
Senior Lecturer in Critical Studies in Education | Faculty of Education and Social Work | The University of Auckland
I lead the university’s efforts on research and teaching in education and international development. The area I’m most interested in exploring with others is the OCIES vision work as a specific workstream.
Independent researcher
I would bring knowledge and experience gained from a rich blend of living and working in the cross-cultural and bi-lingual space of Indigenous remote community life, practical experience in education in the context of families, workplace training, schools and TAFE and a long-term interest in learning, writing about learning and, more recently, research into the learning facilitation processes aligned to specific contexts and cultures.
University Librarian | The National University of Samoa
Experienced University Librarian with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Customer Services, Editing, Public Speaking, and Microsoft Office.
Director, Business Development Pacific | Auckland Uniservices
I am a senior manager with 20 plus years’ experience predominantly in General Management, Client Relationship Management, Business Development and Human Resources. I bring a wealth of business and management knowledge gained across several industry sectors, including; Health, Technology, Business Process Outsourcing Telecommunications, and Hospitality.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research) | The National University of Samoa
I am responsible for oversight of our academic and research programmes to ensure that we offer quality teaching and provide quality research skills to our students.
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| OCIES vision |
A small group to revisit the 2018 draft vision, in consideration of the Constitution, the GC Charter and conference Guidelines and redevelop to suit the current context, wider CIE mandate of OCIES and expanded membership
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| Logo |
We raised the need for a new logo at the most recent AGM, with several examples displayed. This task would be to collect any logo ideas from the society, and then ask for a vote on the preferred one.
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| WCCES |
A sub-committee to advertise and assess scholarships for the 2024 World Congress and potential other contributions. |
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Vaka Pasifiki
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The next Vaka Pasifiki is in the Marshall Islands in 2025. A proposal was presented to the AGM to consider how OCIES support this event. A working group would consider what this looks like, is actioned etc. (Will work with the co-Presidents and former co-President Rebecca Spratt). |
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Engagement and communications [potentially 2 role/s]: wider engagement; community brief
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Engaging with broader communities, connecting them to OCIES scholars and research, enabling community voice in the structures and work of the society; what OCIES contributes to conference location communities.
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| Financial Matters |
OCIES financial management – bank/institution; how OCIES is identified/registered as a Society; clearer financial plan for OCIES, to ensure sufficient revenue is coming in to cover our increasing expenditure (due to OCIES delivering more services to its members); management of the Waka Legacy fund and the Large and Small Grant
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