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Staff Notices: 7 - 11 December 2009
Table of Contents
- Uni in the News
- General Information for Staff
- Events
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Information for Researchers
Uni in the News
South Australia 'heading for zero unemployment'
Demand for workers will outstrip supply from 2012, when one-third of South Australia's workforce reaches retirement age, new research reveals. But the demand will also provide a chance for South Australia to come close to eliminating unemployment. The state is expected to have 134,000 jobs up for grabs, both new work in mining and defence and vacancies created by a surge in retirements in the health, education, administration and service sectors. Baby boomers are expected to retire at the same time as older workers, who suffered recent superannuation losses and stayed in the workforce. Dr John Spoehr, from the University of Adelaide's Australian Institute for Social Research, said the surge in retirements would coincide with a period of strong economic growth and there would be significant skills shortages if this were not addressed now. "It's very important to start trying now and create more apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities," he said.
Source: The Advertiser & Daily Telegraph, 2 December 2009
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General Information for Staff
The Stephen Cole the Elder Awards for Excellence in Teaching announced
The Stephen Cole the Elder Awards have again been presented to
outstanding educators at the University of Adelaide. Either as
individuals or as teams, the people winning these awards represent
some of the most talented and dedicated individuals working at the
University.
In 2009, Professor Geoff Heithersay AO (School of Dentistry), Dr Georges Baume (Business School) and Dr Paul
Sendziuk (School of History & Politics) have been named The Stephen Cole the Elder Award winners.
Each will receive a certificate in the April graduation ceremony for their School, and an $8000 prize.
Associate Professor David Walker (Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering) & Ms Kayoko Enomoto (Languages) were Highly Commended. Professor Heithersay also won the Vice-Chancellor and President's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Further details can be found on the Learning & Teaching Blog at: http://clpd09.wordpress.com/.
Fellows to the Australian Academy of the Humanities announced
The University of Adelaide has been strongly represented in the latest announcement of new Fellows by the Australian Academy of the Humanities.
Three staff members and three affiliates are among the 22 new Fellows elected to the Academy, namely: Han Baltussen, Garrett Cullity, David Lemmings, Peter Hambly, Rosemary Lloyd and Peter Davis.
"This is an outstanding result for Humanities at the University of Adelaide, highlighting excellent work by a number of individuals in their fields," said Professor Nick Harvey, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences. "Fellows elected to the Academy have achieved the highest distinction in scholarship in the Humanities. Those from the University elected to the Academy this year represent the disciplines of Classics, Philosophy, History and French. Our congratulations go to all those who have achieved this recognition - it is a great honour for them to be recognised by their peers in this way."
The full story can be found at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news37121.html
Australian Civic Trust - Awards announced
Research Project Wins Peak Civic Design Award
A landmark contract research project authored by Dr David Jones (Landscape Architecture) recently won the top award issued by the Trust.
The inaugural 'Colonel William Light Award for Contribution to Excellence in Urban Design' was awarded to the Adelaide Park Lands & Squares Cultural Landscape Assessment Study (2007), commissioned by the City of Adelaide Council, that provided key evidence for the recent inclusion of the Park Lands to the National Heritage List.
The project involved an exhaustive historical interrogation of the cultural evolution of the park lands and squares, and recommendations for future heritage management of these places. Included was a review of known Kaurna and European evidence of occupying, surveying, planting, and using the park lands including identification of the main influencers and their motivations.
The study has provided the Council with a major resource in which to better understand the evolution and structure of the park lands, and a major educational resource to the public, researchers and professional practitioners.
Community Engagement Course Wins Major Civic Design Award
The core course 'Design for Sustainable Communities III/IV', offered by the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture & Urban Design, recently won the inaugural 'Stuart Hart Award for City and Regional Planning' which recognises the major design, planning and community engagement role and contribution the course has made, and continues to make, in rural South Australia.
In 2009 the course used six communities on the Eyre Peninsula with the direct support of the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association and the Eyre Peninsula Natural Resource Management Board, receiving considerable plaudits from these organisations, local councils and host communities for the professionalism, insights and feasible visions offered by the students.
So successful was this venture, that the Association and Board has invited the course back to an additional six communities on the Peninsula to enable a robust and consistent vision of thought.
The course involves a deep immersion into the physical and social fabric of a rural community resulting in a rigorous exploration of sustainable design and planning using select rural communities as study venues. Included is a program of community engagement that directly informs and guides student learning and responses.
Review of the School of Mathematical Sciences
in the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
The University is currently undertaking a review of the School of Mathematical Sciences in the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences. Staff, students and members of the University community are invited to make a submission to the review on matters relevant to the Terms of Reference, which are available on the Quality and Reviews website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pvclq/reviews/current/.
Submissions can be sent via email to: qualityandreviews@adelaide.edu.au or via mail to:
Wayne Pritchard
Quality and Reviews
University of Adelaide SA 5005
The deadline for submissions is 5:00pm, 13 January 2010. All submissions remain confidential.
For further information please contact Wayne Pritchard, Manager, Quality and Reviews, on 8303 5902.
Guidelines on Access Privileges for HDR Students Outside Candidature -
For Consultation
"The Guidelines on Access Privileges for HDR Students Outside Candidature" are designed to replace the current "Access Privileges for Postgraduate Students Outside their Candidature Policy" - http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/65/. It is proposed to delete this two page Policy, authorised in 2001, and replace it with a set of guidelines, as the content can be dealt with under existing University practices. The guidelines will provide information on existing access practices and procedures for pre- and post-candidature HDR students, and provide direction for HDR students and responsible staff, primarily Heads of School and Postgraduate Coordinators. The guidelines will be incorporated into the Research Student Handbook and made available via the Adelaide Graduate Centre website.
The draft Guidelines are available for consultation at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/drafts/.
The consultation period ends on Thursday 17 December 2009.
Scholarships on offer to rural students
The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from students about to enter their first year of tertiary study. Rural and regional students across Australia are encouraged to submit their applications for 2010.
This is the fourth year the bank has offered the scholarship which aims to assist disadvantaged country students who are starting their university degree.
Applications will be open until Friday 29 January 2010.
For further information visit: www.bendigoadelaide.com.au.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Handbook -
Third and Fourth Suites of Chapters for Consultation
The University has committed to a full review of all existing OHS policies, procedures and guidelines and to replace the 36 documents with:
(1) One overarching policy; and
(2) One HSW Handbook (a series of chapters on a range of HSW processes/activities).
As each group of chapters is ready for consultation, they will be available on the University Policy development site.
Five chapters are available for consultation at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/drafts/.
- Plant/Equipment Safety Management
- Injury Management
- Incident, Near Miss Reporting and Investigation
- Corrective Actions
- Temperature Extremes (including protection of outdoor workers)
The consultation period ends on Friday 18 December 2009.
Three additional chapters are available for consultation at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/drafts/.
- Manual Handling
- Drugs and Alcohol
- Asbestos Management
The consultation period for this suite ends on 24 December 2009.
Please provide any comments via the feedback form on this site.
Should you have any queries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact Gerald Buttfield (ext 36079), Deb Coulls (ext 30174) or Jane Knipe (ext 34638).
New Student Grievance Resolution Process
On 29 October 2009, the Vice-Chancellor and President revoked the Student Complaints Policy and the Fair Treatment Procedures for Students, and approved the new Student Grievance Resolution Process. This was in response to the need to make the grievance process for students easier to understand and follow. The process explains the stages that need to be followed in order to resolve a grievance concerning an academic decision, administrative decision, or unfair treatment that has occurred at the University.
The Student Grievance Resolution Process is now on the Student Policy & Appeals website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/student/grievance/.
The following five policies have been amended and now include reference to the new Student Grievance Resolution Process:
Unsatisfactory Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1803/
Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/700/
Plagiarism Policy at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/230/
Policy on Cheating in Examinations and Related Forms of Assessment at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1963/
Reasonable Adjustments to Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/64/
The Fair Treatment Policy has a disclaimer which indicates that the Fair Treatment Procedures for Students have been replaced by the Student Grievance Resolution Process.
The University's 2009 Christmas Card
The University's 2009 Christmas Card (pdf) is available to order via Corporate Express online ordering tool Net Express. This is the same system that is used to purchase approved University merchandise and stationery. This year the limited edition card features stunning imagery of Bonython Hall lit up for the 2008 Northern Lights exhibition.
Cards come in packs of 12 (including envelopes) at a cost of $11.12 plus GST. Please quote product number 8728 1513 when placing your order online.
If you do not have access to Net Express please speak with your local area administrator when you are ready to place an order. They will have an existing username and password to access this system.
Are you preparing a Course Handbook for 2010?
Uni 2010 details for Academic Learning and Language and the Maths Learning Service are now available for download from the CLPD (doc), or can be requested by email to Peter Murdoch.
Vacant Positions
Events
Annual Christmas Wine Sale at the Waite Campus
Date/Time: Wednesday 9 December 2009, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: Hickinbotham Roseworthy Wine Science Laboratory, Hartley Grove, Urrbrae
A range of premium "clean skin" wines will be available for tasting and purchase. Stocks are limited (includes our three gold medal winners).
Download: Wine Sale flyer (pdf)
Orders for larger quantities of the new range can be placed on the day or via Stephen Clarke.
Music Theatre Symposium
The South Australian Chapter of the Musicological Society of Australia and
the Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide, will host a Music Theatre
Symposium to celebrate the gifting of the 'Burden Collection' of 18th
Century English theatre scripts and music theatre material to the Barr Smith
Library.
The symposium is supported by the Australian Research Council Network for
Early European Research.
Date/Time: Saturday 12 December 2009, 9:45am - 6:30pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library, North Tce Campus
Admission is FREE.
Download: Music Theatre Symposium (pdf)
RSVP to Dr Jula Szuster.
Ethics Centre of SA - Central Seminar Series
Ethics, policy & practice in assisted reproduction: A perspective from Germany
Presented by: Dr Petra Thorn, visiting academic.
Date/Time: Wednesday 9 December 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Venue: Scots Centre (next to Scots Church), cnr North Tce and Pulteney St.
FREE Public Seminar. All welcome.
Dr Thorn has been working as an infertility counsellor for over 15 years. She carries out training in infertility counselling for psychosocial and medical professionals and is frequently invited to present papers at national and international conferences. She lectures at the Protestant University of Applied Studies, Darmstadt, Germany in various departments. Dr Thorn has published extensively in the area of psychosocial aspects of infertility, with a special focus on gamete donation. Her research includes studies on decision-making in donor insemination, the medical practice of donor insemination and attitudes of donors.
Download: ECSA flyer (pdf)
RSVP to the Centre Coordinator, Vicki Hattam.
Training & Development Opportunities
Cultural Diversity Program 2010
The focus of the 2010 Cultural Diversity Program is on exploring the value of diversity in education. Workshops are designed to provide participants with opportunities to make the most of the cultural and linguistic diversity of our students and staff.
Faculties and Divisions are invited to contact the CLPD with requests to collaborate in providing cultural diversity workshops within their Schools or Units. These workshops will enable staff to raise issues, access information and develop strategies for interacting effectively in diverse global communities.
In addition, four independent staff development modules are offered centrally by the CLPD and the Adelaide Graduate Centre. These are designed to complement each other; professional and academic staff may choose to attend one or more sessions, according to their needs.
For further information visit the Cultural Diversity Program webpage.
Individual sessions can be booked online at: https://apps.adelaide.edu.au/training/.
Creating Accessible Resources for Students: Developing a University CARS Guide
University staff are invited to attend and contribute to this forum, to help us develop a framework for the design of a practical guide to embedding accessibility features when creating resources for students.
Date: Thursday 10 December, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Bldg West, North Tce campus (map).
To register your interest in attending this forum, please email CLPD or phone 8303 5771.
Teaching, Learning and Technology Seminar Recording available
The recording of the recent seminar presentation:
'Ten Things I (no longer) Believe about Transforming Teaching and Learning with Technology'
by Dr Steve Erhmann, Vice President, TLT Group, USA, is now available from the CLPD website.
Go to the seminar recording links.
Apply for a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
Late applications are now being accepted.
The full fees will be reduced for up to 15 University of Adelaide staff enrolling in 2010.
For application forms and further information visit the Grad. Cert. in Higher Education webpage.
Apply for a Graduate Certificate in Online Learning
Late applications are now being accepted.
The full fees will be waived for up to 5 University of Adelaide staff enrolling in 2010.
For application forms and further information visit the Grad. Cert. in Online Learning webpage.
Professional & Continuing Education (PCE)
English for Professionals
The University of Adelaide's Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) offers English for Professionals - a part time intensive course run over 10 weeks for people of non-English speaking backgrounds who want a successful professional career in Australia. The course further develops English language proficiency in a business context and focuses on the skills and strategies required to advance in an Australian professional career.
The next course commences 2 February, 2010.
For further information, visit our website: www.adelaide.edu.au/elc/courses/engprof/ or phone PCE on 8303 4777.
Language Courses at Roseworthy Campus
Professional and Continuing Education is offering select introductory language courses at Roseworthy Campus. Held in the evenings, Introductory courses start in February and run weekly for 10 weeks. Suitable for complete beginners, these 'taster' courses will provide a practical introduction to the language of your choice. Ideal for travellers, as well as simple communication for business or pleasure, these introductory courses will give you the confidence to interact in basic social situations and enhance your socio-cultural understanding.
Languages offered include: Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, French and German
University of Adelaide staff are offered a 5% discount on PCE language courses. For further information or to enrol, email Rupert Irudarayaj, phone 8303 4777 or visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pce to view our extensive program offering.
Information for Researchers
Adelaide Research & Innovation
The latest commUNIcate RESEARCH news is available online.
Research Branch
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.
