Special Studies Program

Report on Special Studies Activities (Appendix B)

On return from a period of Special Studies, a staff member is required to submit a report of the activities undertaken to the Human Resources (HR) through the Head of the Department. This report is the basis on which the Faculty SSP Committee confirms that the period of release from normal duties was used effectively as intended. The report should reach (HR) within one month of return since the staff member's entitlement to future periods of Special Studies release may be affected by delay.

The report should describe the nature and location of the work undertaken and the benefit that has or will result for the staff member and for the Department, the Faculty and the University, specifically referring back to the objectives and expected outcomes and benefits that were indicated in the application.

Any variation from the activities and itinerary as set out in the application should be clearly specified and explained.

The first page of the report should set out the staff member's name, position, Department and other details in the format below, followed by a summary of approximately 200 words.

The format of the body of the report is at the discretion of the staff member, but as far as practicable it should not exceed two pages. This report is primarily intended for scrutiny by the Faculty SSP Committee. If there are aspects that warrant longer description, such as important new lines or methods of research, it is likely that some other means of dissemination will be more effective. An appendix may be included if this seems appropriate.

In addition to submitting the report through the Head of Department, please send an electronic copy in rich text format (.rtf) direct to Human Resources.

(Sample format)

The University of Adelaide

Report on Special Studies Program

Name: 

Department: 

Faculty: 

Position: 

Summary: