Staff Notices: 2 - 6 February 2009

Table of Contents

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

Uni in the News

SA cancer vaccine breakthrough

A South Australian team is working on a multi-purpose vaccine that ultimately aims not only to prevent cancer-causing infections, but to cure the existing ones. Cancer vaccine researcher Associate Professor Brendon Coventry, from the University of Adelaide, said scientists were just beginning to understand the importance of the immune system and vaccines in the prevention and treatment of cancer. He described it as an exciting new field of research. "We're really trying to learn as much as we can about how the immune system works and ways we can teach the immune system to better defend the body against a range of diseases - not just infectious diseases but cancer as well, and possibly heart disease and diabetes," he said.

Source: The Advertiser (29 January 2009)

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General Information for Staff

Anzac Day Public Holiday

Please note that Anzac Day falls on a Saturday in 2009. The Anzac Day Public Holiday will also fall on Saturday 25 April, thus the University will be operating as usual on Monday 27 April. Some commercially printed diaries and calendars have incorrectly listed the Monday as a public holiday.

Legal and Risk

The University's legal advisory team, Prudential Services, has been re-named "Legal and Risk" to better explain its role to staff and students. The new title clarifies its role - a team of lawyers, insurance advisors, compliance officers and associated support network who provide professional advice and support to help the University understand its legal obligations, make decisions and plan and implement projects. Legal and Risk is still located in Room G07 in the Mitchell Building and can be contacted on 8303 4539.

University Merchandise goes online

Based on the feedback provided via our recent online survey, Marketing & Strategic Communications is pleased to announce the launch of a new online merchandise catalogue for 2009.

Corporate Express is now our preferred supplier of branded merchandise and we have negotiated competitive prices on all of our products. Please speak with your local area administrator who can place an order on your behalf via the Net Express system. The items will be delivered direct to your area within 2 days and charged to the appropriate dept ID and project code.

We have incorporated items that can be used for various events, such as fillers for show bags and corporate gifts, as well as a limited range in clothing, which includes both ladies and men's sizing. There is also the option to pay by credit card for personal items.

Would you like to have a closer look? Please join us on Level 14, 115 Grenfell Street on Wednesday 18 February, between 12:30pm and 2:30pm or between 3:30pm and 5:00pm to view the University's new merchandise range. Please RSVP to Heidi Todd, stating which session you would like to attend.

Corporate Express will assist with any other merchandise needs that sit outside of the approved range such as one off conference materials. Please call their Promotional Marketing team on 8243 8627. They will provide a competitive quotation for your consideration. Use of the University logo and design of non standard merchandise requires the approval of M&SC.

Service Excellence Program - Recruitment Excellence Project

As part of the Recruitment Excellence Program of work, Human Resources in conjunction with Service Excellence Program, is currently undertaking detailed analysis and research into the University's current recruitment practices to inform the development of a Recruitment Excellence framework as outlined in the current Human Resources Strategic Plan.

This framework will support and enhance the recruitment, attraction and retention of people capable of delivering the research and teaching objectives of the University.

Three surveys have been distributed to a variety of stakeholders in the University. Specifically, 'Recent Appointments' to the University, 'Recruiting Stakeholders' and individuals who have left the University in the last 12 months.

The responses to these surveys will greatly influence the recruitment framework implemented by the University of Adelaide. Your responses are highly valued and will form a key component of this program of work.

The administration of the survey process has been outsourced to a third party provider, PKF, to ensure the confidentiality of responses.

If you receive a survey and have any questions about the process, please contact Scott Way, Managing Director PKF on (08) 7421 1400 or Lucy Maynard, Recruitment Services Manager, University of Adelaide on 8303 8006.

Draft Revised Policies for Consultation

Brand and Visual Identity Policy
This policy replaces the Trade Mark and Brand Assets Policy. The consultation period closes on 27 February 2009.

http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/drafts/ [UA access only]

New Policies

Fees for Award Programs and Courses Policy
This policy describes the principles and process for setting and charging tuition fees and incidental fees.

http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2883/

Student Loan Policy
The University's Student Loan Fund (SLF) provides financial support to students whose academic progress is being or may be impeded by a lack of financial resources. The fund is self-sustaining and relies on consistent control and recovery of loans.

http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1443/

Staff Deal - Pay $20 to Save $$'s in 2009

Staff can join the AUU as an Associate Member for only $20. Benefits include:

• The Advertiser Newspaper Free Monday to Friday during term-time
• $40 off gym membership at the Sports Hub Fitness Centre
• 10% off stationery at Unibooks
• Catering Venue vouchers:

Mayo	Large chips for the price of small chips
UniBar	Free drink when you buy a meal
Backstage	2-for-1 regular pasta
Briefs	Free cookie when you buy a large coffee
UBC	Free popcake when you buy a large coffee
Rumours	2-for-1 slice of pizza

• Plus the Ambassador Card: www.ambassadorcard.com.au
  The Ambassador Card gives you unlimited two-for-one deals at restaurants, cafés, hotels and entertainment venues in Adelaide and around Australia.

To find out how to join, or for more information, visit: www.auu.org.au/goto/join.

University Campus Maps and Directory Boards

These widely used documents have undergone a major redesign. The appearance has been altered to match with University corporate branding and proposed way finding formats. Please replace all old stocks with the new maps.

Supplies are available from:
North Terrace - Student Centre - Phone 35208, email student.centre@adelaide.edu.au
Waite - Property Services - Phone 37217, email maintenance.waite@adelaide.edu.au
Roseworthy - Faculty of Sciences Office - Phone 37812, email Judy Tucker
Thebarton Incubator - Facilities Manager - Phone 34471, email Eric Cossich

Adelaide onLION

Staff are invited to join Adelaide onLION, the University's exclusive online community - it's fun, it's free, and it's a fantastic opportunity to engage with the wider alumni community! Visit: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/adelaideonlion

Vacant Positions

www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

Events

Annual Meeting of the University Community

Annual Meeting of the University Community (staff, students and graduates) is your opportunity to ask questions about your University. You will also hear reports from the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor and President.

Date/Time: Monday 16 February 2009, 12:00noon-1:00pm
Venue: Napier 102 Lecture Theatre, Level 1, Napier Building

There will be a video link to the Waite and Roseworthy Campuses:
Waite - Room 205, Charles Hawker Centre
Roseworthy - Room GO5, Eastick Building
Please note that viewers at these locations will be able to see and hear proceedings in Napier 102 but will not be able to ask questions.

The meeting is being convened by the University Council under section 18 of the University of Adelaide Act 1971. The Vice-Chancellor and President will preside at the meeting.

You are encouraged to attend.

Centre for Men's Health - Public Lectures

The Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health presents Dr John B McKinlay (New England Research Institutes, USA) in two Public Lectures.

Is There a Male Andropause? + Speaking Up About Men's Health!
Date/Time: Monday 16 February 2009, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Venue: The Great Hall, Adelaide Masonic Centre, 254 North Terrace.

Race / Ethnic Disparities in Disease Rates - the Fallacy of Misplaced Concreteness
Date/Time: Tuesday 17 February 2009, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Venue: The Radford Auditorium, Art Gallery of SA.

RSVP via email to: Anne Hayes indicating which event(s) you will attend, or phone: 8313 0349.

Download John McKinlay flyer.

Indigenous Entrepreneurship Research: Current and Future Directions

Free Public Lecture for researchers and others interested in Indigenous issues and affairs, social, cultural and economic development.
Presented by Professor Dennis Foley, University of Newcastle.
This lecture provides an insight into a decade of qualitative research involving Indigenous entrepreneurship in Australia, Hawaii and Aotearoa (New Zealand).

Date/Time: Monday 9 February 2009, 10:30am-12:30pm with refreshments from 10:15am.
Venue: Lower Napier, LG24 Napier Building.

Bookings essential via email to: ecic@adelaide.edu.au with your name, phone, email address & refer to the Indigenous Entrepreneurship Research Lecture.
Contact: Karen Snook 8303 7422.

Download Indigenous Entrepreneurship Research flyer.

Twilight Concert at Urrbrae House

Date/Time: Monday 9 February, 6:00pm with refreshments from 5:30pm.
Venue: Urrbrae House, Waite Campus

The Associated Concert Master of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Graeme Norris with the talented pianist Misa Yamamoto will present works by W.A. Mozart and C. Frank.

Tickets: $15. Please ring 8303 7425 or email Bill Wallace to make a booking.

Training & Development Opportunities

ATEM Central Region Professional Program

The Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM) invites you to the launch of the ATEM Central Region Professional Program for 2009.

Date/Time: Thursday 12 February 2009, 7:30am-9:00am.
Venue: Naval, Military & Air Force Club, 111 Hutt St, Adelaide.
Cost: Free for members, $25 for non members; includes breakfast.

Please join us to learn more about ATEM and the exciting range of development activities on offer in 2009.

Download ATEM Program flyer & ATEM Launch Invitation.

Planning, Development and Review Sessions

As part of the University of Adelaide's Performance Excellence Project workshops are being held for managers and supervisors responsible for holding PDR conversations with staff.

Training for Managers & Supervisors
Managers and supervisors are encouraged to attend one of the following training sessions. The sessions are designed to provide you with an overview of the changes to PDR, your responsibilities and preparing for PDR conversations.

Thursday 19 February, 9:00am-1:00pm
Friday 20 February, 9:00am-1:00pm

For further information and to enrol, email Janet Hart or phone 8303 3130.

Key Dates: Expressions of Interest for Teaching Awards and Grants

Any staff interested in national or internal teaching awards or grants, such as ALTC Citations or Competitive and Leadership Grants, should note the dates by which expressions of interest should reach the Teaching Awards and Grants Support Office in the CLPD.

A table of dates and the requirements for the EoI are available on the Australian Learning and Teaching Council webpage on the CLPD Learning and Teaching site.

EoIs are required six to eight weeks before the final submission to the Australian Learning and Teaching Council. This allows the Committee for Learning and Teaching Awards to assist award and grant applicants prepare their applications.

Email Barbara Brougham in the Teaching Awards and Grants Support Office, or phone 37421 for further information.

Peer Review of Teaching for Promotion Purposes

This ALTC-funded project of the University of Adelaide, Griffith University, University of Wollongong and University of New South Wales is holding a Dissemination workshop.

Date: Friday 13 March 2009
Venue: Equinox Room, Level 4, Union House

Session 1: Internal Peer Review of Teaching

Presentation, 9:00am-9:45am
Workshop, 9:45am-12:30pm

This session will present protocols and tools for summative peer review of classroom teaching, and give participants the opportunity to try them in a workshop setting.

Session 2: External Peer Review of Teaching

Presentation, 1:30pm-2:15pm
Workshop, 2:15pm-5:00pm

This session will present the protocols and tools developed for summative peer review of written applications for promotion, and give participants the opportunity to try them in a workshop environment.

You can download the workshop flyer from the CLPD website.

RSVP via email to Kerrie Le Lievre or phone 8303 6923 by 4 March 2009.

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/Time: Monday 16 March 2009, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West

For further information, visit the Learning and Teaching website.
To enrol in this workshop, email Marilyn Purdy or phone 8303 5771.

Providing Difficult Feedback Seminar by Dr Dieter Schönwetter

Places are still available to attend the presentation.
Date/Time: Friday 13 February 2009, 9:30am-11:00am
Venue: Bragg Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Bragg Laboratories

HERDSA (SA Branch) are sponsoring a seminar by Dr Dieter Schönwetter on Providing Difficult Feedback: Dynamic and Integral Relationship between Teaching, Learning and Feedback. Dr Schönwetter is an Education Specialist in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba, Canada.

For further information, download the seminar flyer or register your interest with the CLPD, phone 8303 5771 or email clpd@adelaide.edu.au.

Educating the Net Generation Workshop

This interactive workshop is part of a series to enable universities throughout Australia to engage more fully in Educating the Net Generation. Further details on this ALTC-funded project are available at: http://netgen.unimelb.edu.au/outcomes/workshops.html.

The workshop complements and extends on webinars run by the University of Adelaide during 2005. Participants are encouraged to bring a wireless notebook, however this is not mandatory.

Date/Time: Thursday 26 February 2009, 9:30am-12:30pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West
Coffee/tea will be available on arrival and morning tea will be provided.

Numbers are limited. Register now to avoid disappointment.
Registrations close Wednesday 18 February 2009 at 5:00pm.
Register by sending your name, job/role title and email address to clpd@adelaide.edu.au.

MyMedia - recording your lectures in 2009

The MyMedia lecture recording service is now available in 30 common teaching areas (CTAs) around the University.

Recording your lectures in these venues is a simple process:

1. Launch the MyMedia application from the icon on the installed computer's desktop
2. Fill in a few details about your lecture and start the recording
3. On completion of your lecture, the recording will be uploaded to an ITS server and once processed you will receive an email explaining how to publish the links to your recordings in MyUni.

Try it out yourself or come to the information and demonstration sessions to find out more.

MyMedia Information and Demonstration Sessions:

Date/Time: Thursday 12 February 2009, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Venue: Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
Date/Time: Tuesday 17 February 2009, 10:30am-11:30am
Venue: Hughes Lecture Theatre

Further information on the MyMedia service is available from the MyUni support site at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/deliver/audiovisual/.

Online Roleplay Workshop

The workshop is being funded by the ALTC EnRole Project and is a full day workshop in the area of online roleplay simulation design and development.

Date/Time: Wednesday 25 February 2009, 9:00am-4:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building

Please email Judi Baron to register.

For further information, visit the SCOPE website.

2009 Password for Respondus

Each year a new installation password for Respondus is created. You will be prompted to enter the new password when you next use Respondus. To access the password go to the staff only Respondus Installation Setup webpage.

For further information, visit the Respondus pages on the MyUni Support website.

Professional & Continuing Education

English for Professionals

English for Professionals is 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.

For further information, visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/elc/courses/engprof/ or contact PCE on 8303 4777.

Upcoming Professional Development Courses

Dealing with Difficult, Angry or Aggressive Customers
Thursday 5 February

Voice Training
Friday 6 February

Writing for the Web
Tuesday 10 February

5% discount for University of Adelaide staff.

For further information or to enrol, email Jo Carrick, phone 8303 4777 or visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pce to view our extensive program offering.

Information for Researchers

Research Entrepreneurship - Commercialising Research through Spin-Offs / Start Ups

Workshop directed by Adjunct Professor Dr Thomas Baaken from Germany, in connection with the AGSE IERE Conference at the University of Adelaide this week. It is designed to provide you with an understanding of how to identify and develop entrepreneurial opportunities from research in the form of new ventures - with plenty of opportunities for open discussion.

Date/Time: Friday 6 February 2009, 1:30pm-5:30pm
Venue: Napier 210, Napier Building.
Free to University staff.

For the complete program, visit: www.ecic.adelaide.edu.au.

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.