International education professional Jake Garman has been appointed inaugural College Director of the new Macquarie University International College.
Garman is currently College Director at the Murdoch Institute of Technology in Western Australia, where he oversees a University Preparation Program, an English Language Centre and a suite of first year Diplomas leading to Murdoch University.
His previous teaching and educational leadership positions include English as a Second Language programs, tertiary enabling/foundation studies and first-year tertiary level studies at Charles Darwin University and Curtin University, and he has a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics.
Originally from Miami, Florida in the United States, Garman began his career in education as an English language teacher, and lived and worked in Argentina, Austria, Chile, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, as well as the United Kingdom and the United States.
Professor John Simons, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Macquarie University, said the College was privileged to have attracted such an experienced inaugural director.
“Even though we have been arguably Australia’s most international university for well over a decade, with more than 150,000 alumni around the world and an established global reputation, deciding to establish our own on-campus international college has been a bold move,” he says.
“Critical to the College’s success will be having the right staff in place, and I am extremely happy that we have started that process so well with the recruitment of Jake Garman.”
Garman will commence in his new role on 2 March, 2015.
About Macquarie University International College
Macquarie University International College (MUIC) is an exciting new opportunity for students around the world to study on the beautiful campus of Macquarie University, located in Sydney, Australia.
Macquarie is one of Australia’s leading universities, located in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan and vibrant cities.
The College’s three Foundation and four Diploma programs are designed and delivered in consultation with senior academics from the University's faculties. This means students can progress seamlessly from their pathway studies into their chosen Macquarie University undergraduate degree.
English language studies are integrated into the units in each of the College’s programs to ensure students develop the breadth of language skills and competencies needed to be successful at university and in their career.
Applications are now open. The Foundation programs, commencing in trimester 3, 2015, offer entry into the first year of a Macquarie University degree upon successful completion. The two-semester-long Diploma program, which commences in trimester 1 2016, offers entry into the second year of an Accounting, Commerce or Business degree once successfully completed.
Macquarie’s English Language Centre is also located within the College, to help those who need extra tuition in the comprehension and use of English, and the College is supported by the Macquarie University IELTS Test Centre.
MUIC students will have access to the full suite of student services, support and facilities enjoyed by other Macquarie University students.
Information about studying at Macquarie University International College can be found at http://www.mq.edu.au/study/international/our_pathway_college/
Garman is currently College Director at the Murdoch Institute of Technology in Western Australia, where he oversees a University Preparation Program, an English Language Centre and a suite of first year Diplomas leading to Murdoch University.
His previous teaching and educational leadership positions include English as a Second Language programs, tertiary enabling/foundation studies and first-year tertiary level studies at Charles Darwin University and Curtin University, and he has a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics.
Originally from Miami, Florida in the United States, Garman began his career in education as an English language teacher, and lived and worked in Argentina, Austria, Chile, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, as well as the United Kingdom and the United States.
Professor John Simons, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Macquarie University, said the College was privileged to have attracted such an experienced inaugural director.
“Even though we have been arguably Australia’s most international university for well over a decade, with more than 150,000 alumni around the world and an established global reputation, deciding to establish our own on-campus international college has been a bold move,” he says.
“Critical to the College’s success will be having the right staff in place, and I am extremely happy that we have started that process so well with the recruitment of Jake Garman.”
Garman will commence in his new role on 2 March, 2015.
About Macquarie University International College
Macquarie University International College (MUIC) is an exciting new opportunity for students around the world to study on the beautiful campus of Macquarie University, located in Sydney, Australia.
Macquarie is one of Australia’s leading universities, located in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan and vibrant cities.
The College’s three Foundation and four Diploma programs are designed and delivered in consultation with senior academics from the University's faculties. This means students can progress seamlessly from their pathway studies into their chosen Macquarie University undergraduate degree.
English language studies are integrated into the units in each of the College’s programs to ensure students develop the breadth of language skills and competencies needed to be successful at university and in their career.
Applications are now open. The Foundation programs, commencing in trimester 3, 2015, offer entry into the first year of a Macquarie University degree upon successful completion. The two-semester-long Diploma program, which commences in trimester 1 2016, offers entry into the second year of an Accounting, Commerce or Business degree once successfully completed.
Macquarie’s English Language Centre is also located within the College, to help those who need extra tuition in the comprehension and use of English, and the College is supported by the Macquarie University IELTS Test Centre.
MUIC students will have access to the full suite of student services, support and facilities enjoyed by other Macquarie University students.
Information about studying at Macquarie University International College can be found at http://www.mq.edu.au/study/international/our_pathway_college/
