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Sandra Schinnerl

University of British Columbia
EducationPhD (in progress), University of British Columbia
Areas of ExpertiseEducation policy; immigration policy; international students; post-secondary education; post-secondary support

 

Sandra Schinnerl is a Doctoral Fellow in the Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program at the University of British Columbia. Sandra's research interests include the nexus between education policy and immigration policy, the migration pathways and transitions of immigrants and refugees with a special focus on international students. Her research also explores the changing relationship of post secondary institutions in providing support, skills and preparation for successsful transitions for international students interested in migrating to Canada. 

Recent Publications

Schinnerl, S. (2024). Measuring migration transitions: Stay rates and outcomes of international students in British Columbia. British Columbia Council of International Education.

Schinnerl, S. & Ellermann, A. (2023). The education-immigration nexus: Situation Canadian higher education as institutions of immigrant recruitment. Journal of International Migration & Integration. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12134-023-01043-7 (external link) 

Schinnerl, S. (2022). The influence of higher education on immigration policy in Canada. Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) 2008+. The University of British Columbia. https://dx.doi.org/10.14288/1.0402423 (external link)