CEE

Overall Report of Fall AEE/CEE 2007

Introduction
This was the 14th Canadian Education Expo (CEE) and the 10th American Education Expo (AEE) hosted by the Oh Canada / Oh America Education Consulting Centers. In conjunction with the Fall 2007 CEE/AEE, Oh Canada / Oh America

Event Review
Date & Venues:
October 20th , Saturday
Taipei World Trade Center, Hall #1,2nd Floor 12:00 ~ 18:00

October 21th, Sunday
Taipei World Trade Center, Hall #1, 2nd Floor 12:00 ~ 17:30
　

October 22th, Monday
Taichung Splender Hotel, 13th Floor 15:00 ~ 20:00

October 23th, Tuesday
Kaohsiung Business Exhibition Center 15:00 ~ 20:00

Host:
Oh America Education Consulting Center
Oh Canada Education Consulting Center

Sponsors:
Title Sponsors:

American Institute in Taiwan
Canadian Trade Office, Taipei
International Community Radio Taipei (ICRT)
Representative offices from the states of Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, Maryland,
Idaho, Delaware, Louisiana, Florida, Montana, Vermont and Hawaii.
　

Supporting Commercial Sponsors:

Air Canada, Northwest Airlines and Delta Airlines

Participants: the 85 participants are listed below:

*American Schools

Alliance for Language Learning and Education Exchange

American Cultural Exchange

Arizona State University

Augustana College

Bellevue Community College

California State University, Chico

California State University, San Bernardino

Carroll College, Waukesha WI

Central Florida Community College

Clackamas Community College

Concordia University Wisconsin

Delaware County Community College

Diablo Valley College, International Education Center

Felician College

FLS International

Foothill and De Anza Colleges

Georgia Institute of Technology

Golden Gate University

Highline Community College

Intrax International Institute

Johnson & Wales University

Kaplan Aspect

Language Systems

Maryville College

Moraine Valley Community College

North Seattle Community College

Ohio University

Ohio Northern University

Pacific University

Polytechnic University

Savannah College of Art and Design

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Seattle Central Community College

Shoreline Community College

Skagit Valley College

The University of Alabama

University of California, Riverside

University of Central Missouri

University of Delaware

University of New Haven

University of Northern Iowa

University of Oregon

University of Pittsburgh

University of Southern Calfornia

University of Texas at San Antonio

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

West Hills Community College

West Virginia University

Western Kentucky University, ESLI

*Canadian Schools

Academie Ste Cecile

Balmoral Hall School

Brock University

College of the Rockies

Cornerstone Academic College

Dalhousie University , School of Health Services Administration

ELS Language Centers-Canada

Grant MacEwan College

Golden Hills School Division

Inlingua Vancouver

Intrax International Institute

International Language School of Canada

International Language Academy of Canada

iTTTi Vancouver

JLS College

King George International College

Kootenay Lake School District #8

Kwantlen University College

Lakeside Preparatory Academy

LaSalle College International

North Island College

Nova Scotia International Student Program

Pacific Gateway International College

Regent Christian Academy

SAIT Polytechnic

Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University , Interpretation & Translation Program

Southeast Kootenay School District

Sprott-Shaw College

Seneca College

The Bethany Hills School

University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies

Vancouver Career College / Worldwide Language Institute

Van West College

Vancouver Community College

Vernon School District # 22

Attendees: (numbers of registered visitors)
Taipei:                9250
Taichung:           1837
Kaohsiung :        2125
Total:              13212

Promotions:

Promotion Media	Budget NT$
Media
Newspaper:	127,241
Radio	400,500
Outdoor media (bus panel, flags, etc):	571,205
Internet Ads.	500,000
Total Media	1,598,946
Public Relations
Printed materials (catalogues, flyers, posters, etc.)	841,250
Local school outreach and press relations	200,000
Translator Service	850,000
Total Public Relations	1,891,250
Grand Total	3,490,196

Related Activities

Seminars
In order to provide a range of useful information to the public, the Oh Canada / Oh America Centers invited speakers to host 15 seminars during the four-day CEE/AEE. Presentation topics ranged from how to apply for Canadian visas, to tips on living, studying, and working in North America. Speakers included representatives from the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, the American Institute in Taiwan and senior counselors from Oh Canada and Oh America.
　

Feedback from Participating Schools:
‧ Satisfaction level averaged: (5 = Excellent, 1= Poor)

Items	Average
Overall Impression	4.47
Timing of the Expo	4.42
Promotional Activities	4.82
Location: Taipei	4.68
Location: Taichung	4.10
Location: Kaohsiung	3.48
Facilities: TWTC	4.65
Facilities: Splender Hotel	4.40
Facilities: Kaohsiung Business Exhibition Center	3.10
Pre-Expo Arrangement	4.50
Staff Responsiveness to needs	4.80
Communication with OC/OA staff	4.45
Info. provided by OC/OA	4.58
Translation Service	4.76
Food Service	3.74
Fair Attendance	4.30
Quality of Students	4.62
Students Interest in your programs	4.35

Plan to attend the spring 2008:
Yes 74%
Depends (budget, result of this fair) 18%
No answer 8%

Conclusions and Recommendations
The Fall AEE/CEE was one of the most successful events hosted by Oh Canada and Oh America to date. However, to address the needs and concerns of participating schools, the following areas will be worked on to provide better results:

1. Additional food options will be provided.

2. Further work to prepare for the meeting between school representatives and our counselors will be done.

3. Combine the return transportation from Kaohsiung to Taipei in the registration fee of the fair.

4. Identify a new location for the Kaohsiung event – the Dream Mall. The Dream Mall is the newest and largest shopping and entertainment center in Kaohsiung.

5. Increase the student turnout in Taichung and Kaohsiung.

Participant Comments

The Fairs were well publicized and very organized. We believe OH America will be a good source of students this year and in the future.
The events are well-organized, good management and clear expectations. Wonderful and helpful local translators.
Each year the organization of the fairs improves. Everyone did a terrific job! The information posters were really helpful to attract students.
I found that your staff do recommend and encourage students come to our booth for more program information so I have chance meet some gratified applicants. Thanks!!
I am very impressed with the enthusiasm and work ethics of the translators, good job.
Good job! I am also expecting hard work and follow up from OH! Canada staff your round.
Remind translator to set up the booth only once we arrive our booth.
I would have liked more specific information about the Oh Americas staffs’ availability to meet personally with me next time.
Have more vegetarian meals available or make the preference choice in the sign-up process.
Taichung and Kaohsiung ‘s schedules are not so convenience for some of the people.
The fair went well, it’s a useful way to get a feel for the Taiwan marketing.
We get good students in Kaoshiung since many students come form the Hotel school.
Everything is good except the fair location in Kaohsiung. Will we be able to have our fair somewhere else in Kaoshiung?
I hoped for a little more emphasis on high school programs. Although I was happy that there was only ten high schools .Oh! Canada took very good care of me. Thank you.
The AEE/CEE exceeded my expectations. The level of service and professionalism is outstanding! You really take care of the needs of both delegates and students.
Have some of the schedule post in English so schools can also know what is happing.
This was a very well planed event. The staff was helpful, translators impeccable, venues well laid out.
We will attend the AEE/CEE in the future; it’s the best one in Taiwan.