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Staff Notices: 11 - 15 August 2008Table of Contents
Uni in the NewsGarlic can lower blood pressure, study findsA new study led by Dr Karin Ried, PHCRED Fellow, suggests 'Garlic could lower blood pressure as effectively as some drugs'. In the studies analysed, patients took a daily dose of different garlic supplements for between three and six months. The results showed that the vegetable could cause significant falls in blood pressure levels.
In some cases the supplement even achieved the same result as drugs such as beta blockers, Dr Ried said. The supplements contained as much of the active ingredient, allicin, as found in a small clove of garlic.
However, researchers warn that further study is needed to assess the impact of garlic supplements on the risk of heart disease and its effectiveness over a longer period of time. Source: Telegraph, UK (1 August 2008)
General Information for StaffDraft Procedures - For CommentPrivate Activities Procedures and related Approval Form New Policies and ProceduresA major review of IT policy has culminated in the preparation of a single IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy [see URL below] which replaces all previous IT policies, procedures and guidelines. All users of University IT facilities must abide by this policy and should familiarise themselves with its content. While many of the policy principles have not been altered, the number of changes made to improve access, security and compliance are numerous. IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy Other recently approved Policies and Procedures: Credit Card Policy and Procedures Travel and Entertainment Policy and Procedures Jointly Conferred Academic Awards Policy and associated templates DelegationsThe Delegations database lists the Vice-Chancellor and President's Delegations of Authority. The database may be viewed by either
'category' or 'position' and is available at: Call for Applications for the Equity and Diversity Grants SchemeThe Equity and Diversity Grants Scheme is an initiative of the Gender, Equity and Diversity Committee and endorsed by the Vice-Chancellor's Committee. The Scheme provides seed funding of up to $5,000 for new and innovative strategies that enhance equity and diversity for students and staff at the University. The Grants Working Party welcomes applications from staff across the University. The closing date is 31 August 2008. Full details on the website: www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/equity/ged/grants/. ITS Hot TipsDo you ever wonder why your computer has "cookies"? Cookies are information stored on your computer when you visit some web sites that are useful if you ever return to the same sites. You can check your daily Internet usage at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/cgi-bin/site-bin/snap.pl by selecting "Detailed Transaction History". Performance Excellence Framework - Staff ConsultationYou may be aware that during 2007 the University committed to reviewing our approach to performance management. The review was initiated as a result of the:
The review led to the development of the Performance Excellence Framework. Essentially the draft framework is a consolidation and refinement of existing policies and procedures and consists of the following:
During the past few months Human Resources have been piloting the proposed changes to PDR and Position Descriptions within some Faculties and Branches. The pilots resulted in further refinements to the guidelines and templates. The draft framework was also presented to the Organisational and Staff Development Committee and the comments from that Committee have been incorporated into the documentation. The Performance Excellence Framework is now open for staff consultation. The Organisational and Staff Development Committee are seeking your views on the draft framework, available at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/clpd/orgdev/pe/. Please take the time to review the draft framework and email your comments to Ms Jasmin Rieck, Manager Organisational Development, by Thursday 14 August 2008. Your comments will be consolidated and presented to the Organisational and Staff Development Committee and Human Resources for consideration. The consultation period will be followed by training for managers and staff in the revised PDR. Professor Fred McDougall Vacant Positions
EventsSub Cruce Lumen: Celebrating the Granting of ArmsDate/Time: Thursday 14 August 2008, 10:30am Professor Fred McDougall, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Adelaide, invites you to view an exhibition Sub Cruce Lumen: Celebrating the Granting of Arms to the University of Adelaide and St Mark's College. Speakers include Professor McDougall; Ms Rose Alwyn, Master, St Mark's College and Guest Speaker, Bishop Ian George AO. The exhibition provides an archival overview of the heraldry of two of Adelaide's oldest and most respected academic institutions, the University of Adelaide and St Mark's College. The granting of arms by the College of Arms, London, spread from individuals to corporate bodies during the Middle Ages. Armorial bearings provide an official symbol for an institution and are only granted to those that are well established, of sound financial standing, and a leading or respected body in its field. RSVP on 8303 3086 or art.heritage@adelaide.edu.au. Exhibition viewing times - until 31 August 2008 Public Art on North Terrace CampusArt & Heritage Collections invite you to Public Art on North Terrace Campus. Dates: Thursday 14 August 2008, 2:00pm & Sunday 17 August 2008, 3:00pm (Open Day tours) Tour of public artworks by South Australian artists on the University of Adelaide North Terrace Campus, including work by Geoff Wilson, Greg Johns and Hossein Valamanesh. To register please contact Gaynor Tyerman on 8303 6356 or gaynor.tyerman@adelaide.edu.au. Barr Smith Library Annual Book SaleDates: Friday 29 August and Monday 1 September, 9:00am-5:00pm
(no weekend sales or viewing) Antony and CleopatraDates: Tuesday to Saturday 12-16 & 19-23 August 2008, 7:30pm Antony and Cleopatra is one of the great tragic stories of the clash between private passions and public lives. Shakespeare's take on these historic lovers is fast-paced and engrossing. The play was last performed by the Theatre Guild for its 50th anniversary in 1998, and we are delighted to present it again for our 70th year. Director Brant Eustice returns to Shakespeare after winning the Adelaide Critics Circle Coopers Award for outstanding individual achievement for his direction of the Guild's 2006 production, Julius Caesar. Bookings on 8303 5999 or online at: www.adelaide.edu.au/theatreguild. School of Mathematical Sciences Colloquium SeriesElliptic equation for diffusion-advection flows The Role of Walls in Chaotic Mixing Visit: www.maths.adelaide.edu.au/news/ Distinguished Social Sciences Public Lectures"Family Responsibilities in the Age of Individualism: Whose 'Right' to 'Choose'?" 'Theories of Global Mobility' 'The New Paradigm of International Migration in Australia' Scottish Ceilidh, Urrbrae House, Waite CampusIn the grand setting of the family home of Peter and Matilda Waite built in 1891. Date/Time: Saturday 6 September 2008, 7:30pm Ceilidh Band with additional artists including demonstration of Highland Dancing. Supper and drinks - BYO. Sherry and haggis on arrival. Tickets: $25 per person. Book a table for a group of eight or join a group for the evening. Enquiries and bookings to Bill Wallace or 8379 1905.
Training & Development OpportunitiesSpoken Language Strategies for NESB StaffA course for staff from language backgrounds other than English, who may have concerns, or have had feedback, that their spoken English is difficult for students to understand. Dates: 18, 19 & 20 August, 4:00pm-5:00pm Visit the Learning & Teaching website for further information. Email CLPD to enrol in the course. Staff Development WorkshopsThe following staff development workshops are available in September: Building Personal Resilience Managing Inappropriate and Difficult Behaviour in the Workplace Understanding the Media Visit the Organisational and Professional Development website for further information and workshop bookings. Student Recruitment in Higher Education (1/2 day seminar)The next ATEM professional development event is a 1/2 day seminar on Student Recruitment in Higher Education. Date/Time: Tuesday 19 August, 9:00am-1:00pm (including lunch) Successful marketing is supposed to be about getting a deep understanding of your target customer's needs and desires, then constructing a carefully crafted message, so that your brand is evaluated favourably against competitors. The reality is that marketing doesn't work like that a lot of the time. So how does it work, and what should marketers concentrate on? John Dawes, a senior researcher at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science, will discuss these issues and recommend some courses of action. He will also discuss what sort of data you can use to make better decisions, and how to better interpret your research data. Stephen Holmes, a Managing Partner from the Knowledge Partnership, will discuss relationship marketing as it applies to student recruitment and examine the student journey perspective in relation to our recruitment work. Both of these speakers will challenge some of our assumptions about student recruitment and consider how we might conduct this activity differently. There will be time for discussion and questions and networking over morning tea and lunch. Register at the ATEM website.
Information for ResearchersResearcher Orientation Session - 'Settling in'The Settling In Researcher Orientation workshop is recommended for all researchers who wish to consolidate their understanding of the University's strategic research directions. This module provides briefings from the University's senior research managers and leaders and affords opportunities for researchers to build their networking and collaboration. Date/Time: Thursday 18 September, 4:30pm-6:30pm Further information: www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/frlp/timetable/ Facilitated by Researcher Education & Development, Adelaide Graduate Centre, researchereducation@adelaide.edu.au. Adelaide Research & InnovationThe latest 'commUNIcate RESEARCH' newsletter is available online. Research BranchSee 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. |
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