Dr Jon Woodend ~ Adjunct Lecturer

Jon Woodend is originally from Canada where he earned a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at Mount Allison University, and an MSc and PhD in Educational Psychology (Counselling Psychology) at the University of Calgary. Jon is also a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists in Canada.

For his research portfolio, Jon is focused on understanding newcomers' experiences in educational institutions and the workforce in order to inform effective policy and practices to support newcomers. Specifically, Jon has lead studies looking at the experiences of international students' accompanying partners in accessing university supports, international students' experience transitioning into the workforce post-study, and skilled immigrant worker's life satisfaction. Jon is also focused on exploring the best ways to support graduate students in developing research and clinical skills to be scientist-practitioners.

In terms of clinical practice, Jon is specialised in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, stress, and general mental health and well-being concerns. Jon has been a clinical counsellor at secondary and university counselling centres, supporting students and the larger campus community.

Interests

Professional

• Clinical and personal counselling
• Career counselling and guidance
• Academic counselling and advising

Research

• Counselling
• Career Development
• International Transitions
• Graduate Student Research Development
• Newcomers (international students, immigrants)

Experience

• 2018 to 2019 - Sessional Instructor, Ambrose University (Calgary, Canada)
• 2017 to 2019 - Canada Country Director, Asia Pacific Career Development Association (International)
• 2016 to 2019 - Sessional Instructor, University of Calgary (Calgary, Canada)
• 2015 to 2019 - Research Coordinator, University of Calgary (Calgary, Canada)
• 2017 to 2018 - Pre Doctoral Intern, University of British Columbia, Counselling Services (Vancouver, Canada)

Research Disciplines

• Education systems (3903)

Awards

• 2015 to 2018 - Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Canada) Doctoral Scholarship

Memberships

• 2019 - Canada Psychology Association
• 2017 - Asia Pacific Career Development Association

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

• Syeda M, Woodend J, Liu J and Roy S (2020) Ready to leave the nest? Education graduate students' voices on publishing. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 32 (1). pp. 107-116
• Woodend J, Fedoruk L, Beek A, Roy S, Xu X, Groen J and Xiang L (2019) The privileging of English language use in academia: critical reflections from an international doctoral seminar. Emerging Trends in Education, 2 (3).
• Feoruk L, Woodend J, Groen J, Beek A, Roy S, Wu X and Li X (2018) Critical reflections in international contexts: polyethnographic accounts of an international doctoral research seminar. The Qualitative Report, 23 (5). pp. 1256-1269
• Lei D, Woodend J, Nutter S, Ryan A and Cairns S (2015) The forgotten half: understanding the unique needs of international student partners. Journal of International Students, 5 (4). pp. 447-458

Book Chapters

• Woodend J, Nutter S, Lei D and Cairns S (2016) Exploring the Experiences of International Students' Partners. In: Exploring the Social and Academic Experiences of International Students in Higher Education Institutions. IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, pp. 96-114

Conference Papers

• Woodend J, Syeda M, Paris B, Ko G and Chondros K (2017) How can graduate students contribute? Reflections on creating a journal for and by graduate students. Selected Proceedings of the IDEAS Conference: Leading Educational Change. 4-5 May 2017, Calgary, Canada

Other research outputs

• Woodend J and Syeda M (2020) Afterword [to the Special Issue: A Spotlight on Newcomer Graduate Students’ Research]. Emerging Perspectives: Interdisciplinary Graduate Research in Education and Psychology, 4 (1).
• Ko G, Woodend J and Barrantes L (2019) Afterword [to the Special Issue: Doctoral Seminar 2017 – An International Journey]. Emerging Perspectives: Interdisciplinary Graduate Research in Education and Psychology, 3 (1).
• Ko G, Woodend J and Barrantes L (2019) Foreword [to the Special Issue: Doctoral Seminar 2017 – An International Journey]. Emerging Perspectives: Interdisciplinary Graduate Research in Education and Psychology, 3 (1). pp. i-ii
• Woodend J (2019) The theory of work adjustment: seeking and maintaining satisfaction and satisfactoriness. In: Career Theories and Models at Work: ideas for practice. CERIC, Toronto, ON, Canada, pp. 453-462
• Woodend J and Arthur N (2018) International students’ university to work transition: research-in-brief. Canadian Journal of Career Development, 17 (1). pp. 53-55
• Woodend J (2018) Context and practices of university student services for international students’ workforce integration: research-in-brief. Canadian Journal of Career Development, 17 (2). pp. 113-116

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 16+ research outputs authored by Dr Jon Woodend from 2015 onwards.

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These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

• The Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Online Learning Lives of Secondary School Students - Voices and Experiences of Indonesian Students, Teachers, and Parents (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
• Digital Learning and Career Outcomes:A Study Of How Online Learning in Secondary Schools Influences Graduates Employment, Career Prospects and their Communities (PhD , Secondary Advisor)