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Staff Notices: 9 - 12 March 2010Table of Contents
Uni in the NewsNorthern floods may help Murray-DarlingTorrential rain falling on southwest Queensland may make its way south to refresh the Murray-Darling system, according to one of Australia's leading water policy experts. Professor Mike Young, director of the Environment Institute at the University of Adelaide, said it's possible a large amount of water will flow through, and much of the water that had poured into the Warrego River system would join the Darling River. From the Darling it will quickly flow into the Murray River system unless people try to halt the flow, he said. The process to release water downstream is complicated. Once the Menindee Lakes reach a specified height, control of the water transfers from NSW to the Murray Darling Basin Authority. "The big question which everybody will be asking is 'Will it be possible for NSW to manage the system ... or are they going to have to let it flow through?'" Professor Young said. Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 2 March 2010 Want more Uni news coverage? Sign up for latest relevant Google Alerts. General Information for StaffSustainable Research Excellence: Survey 1Sustainable Research Excellence (SRE) is a new Federal Government initiative aimed at supporting the indirect costs of research in Australian universities. The University of Adelaide is required to participate in SRE in order to gain access to new funds, which we estimate could amount to a further $15-20M per year based on current levels of Category 1 income. This funding will help the University provide ongoing research infrastructure and provide critical funding for new research initiatives. Under SRE, we are required to conduct two Staff Time Use surveys in the first half of 2010. Survey 1 starts on Monday 15 March and runs for two weeks. It is mandatory for all academic staff and all professional staff attached to a Faculty to complete Survey 1. Survey participants will need to complete a time sheet recording how many hours they spend on a set of defined activities over the survey period. Completing the survey should take no more than about 10 minutes per week. All staff required to participate will receive an email on Monday 15 March with a link to the online survey tool. The survey must be completed by close of business, Monday 29 March. For more information, visit the SRE website, call the SRE Help Line on 8313 1110, or email us at: sre@adelaide.edu.au.
Prospective Students Office e-newsStaff are encouraged to get involved with Uni student recruitment activities. To find out more about the Prospective Students Office and how you can become involved, see the PSO e-news March 2010.
Call for volunteers for April GraduationsThe April graduations will be held from 12-19 April 2010 and volunteers are needed to help out with the ceremonies. These ceremonies are major public events for the University and attended by up to 1,000 people per ceremony. It is important that we provide the graduands and their guests with the best opportunity to enjoy the experience and Graduations can only do that with the assistance of your wonderful staff. Therefore, the Graduations Office asks for your help in encouraging staff from your areas to volunteer for the various roles and responsibilities involved in the ceremonies to ensure they run smoothly. For an updated description of all Roles and Responsibilities see: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/sas/graduations.html then go to 'Graduations Roles and Responsibilities' under 'Conducting the Graduation Ceremonies'. If you are able to assist please email Nima Torabi by Friday 9 April.
Reminder – April 2010 Graduation Presentation CeremoniesStaff are reminded that the deadline for indicating your attendance at the April 2010 graduation ceremonies is fast approaching! Twelve ceremonies will be held, two on Monday 12 April 2010, two on Tuesday 13 April 2010, two on Wednesday 14 April 2010, two on Thursday 15 April 2010, two on Friday 16 April 2010 and two on Monday 19 April 2010. If you would like to attend, please notify the Graduations Office by completing the reply slip online available at: Ticket requests must be lodged with the Graduations Office no later than Friday 12 March.
Endorsement of the revised HSW Policy and new HSW HandbookFollowing extensive consultation and review, the HSW Policy and associated processes within the HSW Handbook were approved by the Vice-Chancellor on 11 February 2010. The HSW Policy objective is aligned with the University's strategic plan and aims to provide a framework which will create and engender a University culture that values health, safety and wellbeing as fundamental components of the work environment, supported by safe systems of work, appropriate governance, training, management structures and operational strategies. The revised HSW Policy is available on the Policies website: The HSW Handbook has been developed in consultation with stakeholders and replaces all other existing OHS Policies, Procedures and Guidelines. The new format now provides the practical steps required to meet the responsibilities outlined, all the necessary tools to complete the activities and performance measures to monitor the activities. Hyperlinks are available within the document to assist with easy navigation to the relevant information and resources. The HSW Handbook is available on the HSW website: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/ohs/handbook/.
Launch of the New Health Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) WebsiteThe HSW Team are pleased to advise that our new website was launched on 26 February 2010. The new website provides you with quick and easy access to a range of new and revised information including:
The new HSW website can be found at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/ohs/. We have kept the old URL to ensure that your existing links and favourites to our website are maintained. To assist you with the transition to the new website, a list of new URLs for frequently visited pages (including a mapping of the old to the new links) is available on the HSW website. If you have any questions regarding the new website, please contact David Burford on ext 33188.
Launch of the new web-based Induction Program (formerly the OHS on-line induction program)On 26 February 2010, the new web-based induction program was launched in conjunction with the new HSW Handbook. The revised program now only takes 15 minutes (approximately) to complete and also provides a brochure which can be printed and used as a resource. The new process can be accessed from the HSW website's homepage under Quick Links. Manager's/Supervisors should refer to the HSW Chapter for Induction (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/ohs/handbook/induction/) before utilising this version, to identify who is required to complete the web-based induction as some exemptions/discretions are listed on page 1 of the chapter. Should you require any further information on any of the above, please contact any member of the HSW Team.
Call for applications for Academic Promotion to Level B & CStaff and titleholders wishing to apply for promotion to Level B or Level C only are now invited to submit their applications. Promotion is an important way that the University of Adelaide recognises the outstanding performance of Academic staff. We would encourage all staff who believe they meet the relevant promotion criteria to submit an application in 2010. If you require assistance in determining eligibility, it is suggested you discuss your potential application with your Head of School or Head of Discipline. A workshop has been scheduled to assist you on Monday 15 March 2010, 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Seminar Room 3, Level 7, 10 Pulteney St (Executive Education). Full details below. Applicants should refer to the Academic Promotions Policy, Guidelines and Toolkit, and the appropriate Position Classification Standards when preparing their application. These documents are available on the Human Resources website. An application should be made on the approved application form and ONE full printed copy submitted to Lucy Maynard - Manager, Recruitment Services by 5:00pm on Monday 3 May 2010. Please note that no supplementary information will be accepted from applicants after the closing date for applications, unless requested by the University. Please note that applicants are responsible for contacting their own referees by forwarding their application, the appropriate position classification standard and the form letter requesting that the report be sent to Lucy Maynard - Manager, Recruitment Services, Human Resources Branch by the deadline of Tuesday 18 May 2010. For further information please contact Lucy Maynard, Human Resources. Thinking About Applying for Academic Promotion?Writing an application for Academic Promotion, particularly for the first time, can be daunting. What makes a good application? The Academic Promotion Workshop will provide you with valuable information on what should be included in your application and will give you an opportunity to ask questions. All Academic staff that are interested in applying for promotion to Level B or C are encouraged to attend the following workshop: Academic Promotion Workshop - Applicants to Level B or CPromotion Workshop Details: Speakers will include:
Members of the Human Resources Branch will also be available to provide advice on policy, process and equity related questions. All presentations and related handouts will be made available after the workshop, on the Human Resources website. It is recognised that Academic staff from the Waite and Roseworthy campuses may be interested in attending the Academic Promotion Workshop. A podcast of the workshops will be available on the Human Resources website on Tuesday 16 March 2010. For further information please contact Lucy Maynard, Human Resources.
Forms & Processes for Managing Casual StaffFrom 4 March 2010, some minor changes have been made to the forms / processes for managing casual staff: 1. Amendments to the Offer of Casual Employment - Academic Staff (Semester) 2. Casual contracts for academic staff 3. Casual Payment Claim Forms for Academic Staff
4. Original signatures Should you have any queries with respect to the above changes, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre on 8313 1111 or at: hrservicecentre@adelaide.edu.au.
Special Studies Program (SSP)Special Studies commencing January - December 2011 Application forms can be downloaded from the HR webpage at: www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/policies/forms/dev/ and must be returned through the Head of School/Area, to your Special Studies Program Coordinator (as below) no later than 7 April 2010.
The accrued balance against which an application for Special Studies may be made, can be found on your payslip. For further information regarding SSP, please refer to the HR website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/career/ssp/ or contact the Human Resources Service Centre at: hrservicecentre@adelaide.edu.au or on 8313 1111.
Staff Survey 2010: deadline extended to Wednesday 10 March 2010Have you had your say yet? If not, you have until 5:00pm on Wednesday 10 March 2010 to complete the Your Voice Staff Survey 2010! By completing the survey, you are eligible to enter the daily $100 prize draw and the main prize draw for a $400 travel gift voucher from the SA Visitor and Travel Centre, an iPod Touch or a $200 gift voucher for the restaurant of your choice. The following staff members have all won the $100 daily prize draws:
Remember, responses to the survey are 100% anonymous. The results will be compiled by Voice Project, an independent consultancy based at Macquarie University. For further information on the Your Voice Staff Survey 2010 visit: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/staff_survey/ For questions or suggestions, please contact the Your Voice Staff Survey 2010 Hotline, phone 8303 3078, or email: yourvoice@adelaide.edu.au.
First semester use of Hughes Lecture TheatreIn line with the development of the new Hughes Plaza Learning Hub (at the centre of the campus), the first stage of works has commenced. As such, the Hughes Lecture Theatre will be closed for the first semester only. Due to this we have relocated lecture groups based in Hughes to various venues around the Campus, including Freemasons Hall and Scots Church on North Terrace. Freemasons Hall is currently being refurbished as a lecture theatre, with new chairs installed on Friday 26 February 2010, and tablets due to be added to the chairs in the week starting Monday 8 March 2010. For more information, please contact Slavka Kovacevic on 8303 5383.
Review of the Diploma of Languages and language related courses
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| Date | Venue | Time |
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| Monday 15 March | Plaza 2060 | 10:30am - 12:30pm |
| Friday 19 March | Plaza 2060 | 10:30am - 12:30pm |
| Monday 22 March | Plaza 2060 | 10:30am - 12:30pm |
| Friday 26 March | Plaza 2060 | 10:30am - 12:30pm |
The sessions will allow staff to have hands-on practice with the equipment in the lecture theatre if desired. No RSVP is required.
For more details on MyMedia you can visit the MyMedia website.
Please note below the closing dates for applications for both University of Adelaide and Australian Learning and Teaching Council Awards and Grants for 2010. If you are interested in nominating for an award or applying for a grant (up to $220,000 available for grants related to teaching and learning), please contact the Teaching Awards and Grants Office (TAG) as soon as possible to begin the development of your application.
Contact the TAG Office for an appointment:
Email Barbara Brougham or phone 0437 649 976, or email Janet Hart or phone 8303 3496 (Thursday-Friday).
| ALTC Awards | |
|---|---|
| Friday 30 April | Citations |
| Friday 9 July | Excellence in Teaching |
| Friday 9 July | Program Awards (Student Support) |
| ALTC Grants | |
| Friday 9 April | Priority Projects (round 1) |
| Thursday 3 June | Competitive Grants |
| Thursday 1 July | Leadership (round 2) |
| Thursday 29 July | Priority Projects (round 2) |
| University of Adelaide Awards | |
| Monday 9 August | Excellence in Education |
| Monday 11 October | Stephen Cole The Elder |
| Monday 11 October | Professional Staff |
| Monday 11 October | Higher Degree |
Dr Matthew Allen, ALTC Teaching Fellow, will present a learning and teaching seminar entitled "Using Web 2.0 in Your Teaching: Ideas, Applications and Affordances for Enhanced Educational Outcomes". This seminar is hosted by the Centre for Learning and Professional Development.
Date/Time: Monday 12 April 2010, 9:30am - 11:00am
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West
For more details on the topic and the presenter you can download the seminars flyer (pdf) from the CLPD website.
RSVP - please email Marilyn Purdy or phone 35771, by Wednesday 7 April, to register your attendance.
Open to all adult learners, the University of Adelaide's Centre for Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) offers a wide range of language courses catering for beginners to the more advanced. Full Year courses commence in late March and run for 30 weeks, one evening a week.
Languages offered:
Arabic
Italian
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
German
Indonesian
Japanese
Russian
Spanish
Discount: 5% offered to University of Adelaide staff.
For further information or to enrol please email Rupert Irudayaraj or phone 8303 4777, or visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pce to view our extensive program offering.
Improve Your Business Writing Skills
Thursday 11 March
Critical Thinking
Tuesday 16 March
Professional Telephone Skills
Wednesday 17 March
Publishing Newsletters and eNewsletters
Thursday 18 March
Discount: 5% for University of Adelaide staff.
You can now enrol and pay online! Visit our website and follow the easy steps.
For further information visit our website or phone 8303 4777.
The Future Research Leaders program has been developed collaboratively by the Go8 universities, and is delivered in full each semester for the benefit of the research community of the University of Adelaide. The program is aimed at current and aspiring research leaders, and seeks to build a range of skills and knowledge critical to successful research leadership and management.
There are eight modules in the program, together with a researcher orientation module. Modules are undertaken by a combination of online study, independent research and a face-to-face workshop. Do just one module, or do as many as you like. It's up to you.
Research Strategy & Planning Module 1
Effective research must be carefully planned to achieve the best outcomes. This module explores the links between your University's overall research strategy, your own research, the scoping and conceptualising of the project prior to the research commencing and research project management.
Date/Time: Tuesday 16 March, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue: AGC Seminar Room, Level 6, 115 Grenfell St
More about the program at: www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/frlp/
Register for workshops at: www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/frlp/timetable/
Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green on 8303 6035, Dr Cally Guerin on 8303 3043, or email: researchereducation@adelaide.edu.au.
The Exploring Supervision Program provides professional development for HDR supervisors, offering a series of three interactive workshops on key topics in HDR supervision, and providing a range of supporting tools and resources. Completion of the full module of the program leads to principal researcher supervisor status.
In 2010 we are offering the workshops in three concentrated blocks – in the mid-semester break after Easter, at the end of first semester, and at the end of second semester. You can do it all in one block, or as individual workshops to suit your purposes and/or timetable. There's no set order, you don't have to do them all in one go, and it's all FREE!
Find out more about the program, check our timetables, and link to our enrolment facility: www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/esp/
Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green on 8303 6035, Dr Cally Guerin on 8303 3043, or email: researchereducation@adelaide.edu.au.
The latest commUNIcate RESEARCH news is available online.
See the Research Branch Bulletin for the latest news on major grant rounds & information sessions, a selection of competitive grants, prizes & funding opportunities now open.
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