Staff Notices: 18 - 22 February 2008

Table of Contents

• Uni in the News
• General Information for Staff
• Events
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Information for Researchers

Uni in the News

Rudd leadership on sorry carries opinion

Australians are more likely to accept the national apology to the Stolen Generations because of the leadership on the issue from the Federal Government, research has found. Professor Martha Augoustinos and Associate Professor Amanda LeCouteur, School of Psychology of the University of Adelaide, began studying the public debate into a possible apology following the 1997 release of the report into the Stolen Generations. Their research has revealed strong leadership on reconciliation issues could make a difference to public opinion.

Source: The Age (12 February 2008)
Uni full story: Australia ready for leadership on "sorry"

General Information for Staff

Offshore Graduation Ceremonies April 2008

The University of Adelaide is holding its offshore graduation ceremonies in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Graduation ceremonies are an important event in the University's calendar and graduands and their families particularly value the involvement of academic staff in these celebrations. Any staff members who are travelling overseas at that time might like to consider arranging their itinerary in such a way as to include an offshore graduation ceremony. Further information is available from the Graduations Office and you may notify your intention to attend by email to: Sonia Osborne.

Records Management Office Weekly Closure

The Records Management Office advises that it will close every Wednesday at 3:30pm for staff meetings and professional development. If you have any urgent matters during this time, the office can be contacted on 0434 077 001. Email requests and enquiries can be sent to: records.management@adelaide.edu.au. New file requests and legal document forms are available at: www.adelaide.edu.au/records/rmo/forms/.

Director Appointments

The Division of Services and Resources welcomes a new Director, Marketing & Strategic Communications and a new Director, Infrastructure (Property and Technology).

Director, Marketing & Strategic Communications
Paul Preiss joined the University in December 2007 as the new Director, Marketing & Strategic Communications in the Division of Services and Resources.

Paul's most recent role was as General Manager, Sales and Marketing at the RAA and prior to that he was the Marketing Manager for National Pharmacies.

Marketing and Strategic Communications continue to develop the suite of services they provide to the University community and Paul will drive the strategic thinking around this development process.

Director, Infrastructure (Property and Technology)
Virginia Deegan will be the University's inaugural Director, Infrastructure (Property and Technology). The role will include management of the existing Property Services and Information Technology Services Branches within the Division of Services and Resources.

Virginia will commence on Tuesday 25 March 2008 and will have an office located in Information Technology Services on L9, 9 Gawler Place.

Virginia is currently the General Manager at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, where she originally commenced as the Director, Resources in 1994. Prior to being in the position of General Manager, a position she has held since 2005, Virginia was appointed as the Director, Information Technology and Resources in 2001. She has also held the position of Director, Financial Risk Management and Monitoring with the Department of Human Resources and was responsible for Financial Risk Management with the South Australian Health Commission.

Virginia has had outstanding experience at an executive level and is looking forward to realising the opportunities this new position will create for the University.

The new position has been created to elevate the profile of the University's infrastructure services and the importance of a coordinated approach to infrastructure strategy and investment.

University of Adelaide Online Community

Are you interested in finding out more about the University of Adelaide Online Community being launched on 1 July 2008? A live demonstration, showcasing the capabilities of the Online Community, is being held by an iModules representative on Tuesday 26 February 2008 from 9:15am to 10:15am in Napier LG28. All staff are welcome to attend. Seats are limited so please phone 8303 3196 to book. For further information on the Online Community project, please visit the project website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/alumni/community/.

Changes to the University's Management Organisational Structure

The University's 3-tier management organisational structure is maintained by Strategy and Planning in the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic). The following change requests have been approved for implementation in the University systems:

• Change of name from "School of Civil and Environmental Engineering" to "School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering".
• Creation of a new School of Veterinary Science in the Faculty of Sciences.
• Creation of a new discipline of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences in the School of Medicine.
• Change of name from "Education Centre for Innovation and Commercialisation" to "Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre".

See www.adelaide.edu.au/sp/org_structure/ for information on the University Management Organisation Structure and the change implementation process.

Review of the Disability Action Plan

The University's Disability Action Plan is currently under review. Input is invited from all members of the University Community. Please forward comments about physical access, the accessibility of the curriculum and the quality of services provided to students and staff with disabilities. Email Julia Della-Flora.

New/Amended Policies and Procedures

Copyright Policy
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2643/

Unsatisfactory Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1803/ (New URL)

Conferral of Honorary Roles Policy and Guidelines
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/118/ (New Links in Policy and Guidelines)

Vacant Positions

www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

Events

Law 125 Prestigious Speaker Series

To Commemorate its 125th Anniversary the Law School of the University of Adelaide is pleased to announce a Public Lecture:

'Quo vadis Europe?: The EU Treaty Reforms, Human Rights, Rule of Law and Fight Against Terrorism'
Speaker: Professor Eibe Riedel, University of Mannheim (Germany)

Date/Time: Thursday 28 February 2008, 1:00pm
Venue: Law School (Ligertwood Building), Moot Court Room

Professor Riedel will describe the latest situation of the reform treaty, emphasising human rights and terrorism issues, including the relationship of the European Courts of Luxembourg and the Security Council Sanctions Committee, particularly the European Court of Human Rights position on these matters.
Download the flyer.

FREE Health Seminar - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common hormone problem for women. The first symptoms often appear around puberty and can continue through and beyond the reproductive years.

Date/Time: Wednesday 20 February 2008, 7:15pm to 9:00pm
Venue: Florey Lecture Theatre, Medical School
Speakers: Professor Rob Norman and Ms Juli Stopp

Prof Rob Norman, Director of the Research Centre for Reproductive Health is one of the world's leading experts on the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

This is an interactive public lecture and a rare opportunity for all interested or affected by this syndrome to ask questions to a formidable PCOS expert.

To attend, please phone the Health Information Centre on 8161 6875 or email: cywhs.healthinformation@cywhs.sa.gov.au.
Download the large flyer or small flyer.

Aboriginal Communities Field Trip to APY Lands

Spencer Gulf Rural Health School will be conducting Aboriginal Cultural Awareness field trips to the Pitjantjatjara Lands from 30 March - 5 April and 29 June - 5 July, 2008.

This opportunity will enable you to learn about traditional and contemporary lifestyle, explore the land, culture and knowledge, whilst experiencing the outback environment of the Pitjantjatjara Lands and Central Australia.

For further information or to register interest please contact Pat Sketchley, phone 8647 8098.
Download the large flyer and the itinerary.

2008 the Year of the Rat - An insight into Chinese astrology and the year ahead

Jointly presented by PCE and the Confucius Institute this cultural awareness seminar offers you the chance to discover what is in store for the Year of the Rat, its significance, and the role of astrology in contemporary Chinese culture.

Date/Time: Wednesday 12 March 2008, 6:15pm - 8:15pm
Fee: $10.00

Further information at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pce/

Training & Development Opportunities

Professional Management Program - Executive Education Unit

For middle to senior managers or professionals. This interactive program will help you to broaden and strengthen your management skills. It is presented over 12 months in 6 x 2 day modules.

The Professional Management Program is a non-award program, suitable for graduates and non-graduates and carries status of two courses in the Adelaide MBA.

5% discount for University of Adelaide staff.
For further information, please contact: Rosemary Tanner (phone 8303 4579).

Writing Teaching Award and Grant Applications

Faculty, University, Carrick, industry or discipline awards
You may find the writing style and content required for applications for teaching awards and grants unfamiliar and challenging. In order to assist you, the Committee for Learning and Teaching Awards through the CLPD is providing the chance to consult with an academic writer/editor on a regular basis. Previous award winners may also attend some sessions to join in the discussion.

On the fourth Thursday of every month, beginning in February and running to November, a morning session devoted to preparing applications for teaching grants and awards will be held in the CLPD.

Prior to the session, you are invited to submit applications for grants or awards to the academic writer/editor for review and discussion at the session.

If you are interested in participating in this activity, either drop into the CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building on Thursday 28 February, or contact Barbara Brougham, phone 0437 649 976 or 8303 4721.

LLS Semester Seminars program now available

The CLPD Language and Learning Service program for Semester 1 includes details of student development seminars, online and print resources and opening times for the Writing Centre. Download the program, available on the LLS website.

Organisational & Professional Development Workshops

PDR Training for Staff
Date/Time: Monday 3 March, 9:00am-12:00noon
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building (enter via western end)
For more information and to enrol please visit the PDR webpage.

The Legal Aspect of Records Management and Communication
Date/Time: Wednesday 5 March, 10:00am-12:00noon
Venue: Hoods Room, Level 1, University Staff Club
For more information and to enrol please visit the University Management Practices webpage.

Contracts and the Tender Trap
Date/Time: Wednesday 12 March, 10:00am-12:00noon
Venue: Hoods Room, Level 1, University Staff Club
For more information and to enrol please visit the University Management Practices webpage.

Introduction to Tertiary Teaching

An introduction for newly appointed academic teaching staff (sessional, contract or tenurable). This workshop is an opportunity for new staff to meet with CLPD staff, to focus on initial learning and teaching issues and to plan access to further support and development opportunities available to academic teaching staff at the University of Adelaide.

Date: Friday 22 February, 9:00am-11:00am
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building

For further information visit the Learning and Teaching website.

Self-access Sessional Teaching Program

A self-access program for sessional staff. Go to the Sessional Teaching Program on the CLPD website.

The program includes sessional teaching modules which introduce some basic principles of learning, teaching, assessment and evaluation; additional resources providing for more in-depth information and details of access to a MyUni community discussion board.

Go to STP Resources, or for further information email Ursula McGowan, phone 8303 4745.

Are you preparing a Course or Student Handbook for 2008?

Information and contact details of the CLPD's Language and Learning Service and the Maths Learning Service are available for 2008. If you are preparing student or course handbooks, or updating related websites, these details can be downloaded from the CLPD website for inclusion, or requested by email to Peter Murdoch at the CLPD.

Professional & Continuing Education

Professional Development programs available in February:

Introduction to Policy
Wednesday 20 February

The Indispensable Personal Assistant
Thursday 21 February

Behavioural Interviewing for Staff Selection
Wednesday 27 February

Coaching Skills for Enhanced Performance
Thursday 28 February

5% discount for University of Adelaide staff.

For further information or to enrol please email Marziah Zarazillah or 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' newsletter is available online.

Research Branch

See the Research Branch newsletter for the latest information on major grant rounds and information sessions, a selection of competitive grants and prizes now open for application and other research-related news.