Staff Notices: 15 - 19 June 2009

Table of Contents

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

Uni in the News

Numbers add up for Tao

Regarded as one of the world's top maths minds, UCLA's Professor Terence Tao will deliver a FREE lecture at the University of Adelaide as part of the Clay-Mahler Public Lecture series. The 2006 Fields Medallist, who lived in Adelaide, received his Masters degree from Flinders at 17 and became a University of California professor at 24. Colleagues in mathematics say he has already made breakthroughs in harmonic analysis and number theory which has applications to cryptology, security of information and computer science. He will present "The proof of the Poincaré conjecture" - understanding the geometry of three-dimensional objects. The School of Mathematical Sciences hosts this lecture on Friday 25 September 2009, 3:10pm - 4:00pm, in Napier 102 Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus.

Source: The Advertiser, 12 June 2009

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General Information for Staff

Review of the School of Education in the Faculty of the Professions

The University is currently undertaking a review of the School of Education in the Faculty of the Professions. 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/. The deadline for submissions is 5:00pm, Monday 6 July 2009. All submissions remain confidential. Submissions can be sent via email to: qualityandreviews@adelaide.edu.au.

August 2009 Graduation Ceremonies: Invitation to attend

Staff (particularly academic staff) are invited and encouraged to attend the August 2009 graduation ceremonies. Five ceremonies will be held, two on Monday 3 August, two on Tuesday 4 August and one on Wednesday 5 August.

As a show of support for the graduating students, and to promote the desired community feel at such an important event, academic staff from each relevant faculty are invited to take part in the Academic Procession at each graduation ceremony.

If you would like to attend, please notify the Graduations Office by completing and returning the reply slip available on the graduations website in the Staff Information section:
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/sas/grad_tickets/

Ticket requests must be lodged with the Graduations Office no later than Thursday, 16 July 2009.

Course Profile

During the formulation of the University's Performance Portfolio for the 2008 AUQA Audit, the variability in content and presentation of course-level information available to students was identified as a risk to the quality of the student experience. A Working Party comprising representatives from each of the faculties, CLPD and Student Services was established to develop a standard Course Profile template to provide relevant information in a consistent manner. The template was informed by the benchmarking of practice at other Australian universities as well as consideration of existing internal course-related handouts.

Feedback was obtained from the University community on the structure and content of the draft template from late March - early April 2009. A number of changes were made and the revised template and a summary of the Working Party's responses to the feedback are available at:
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/dvca/committee/course_profile_wp/

A pilot project is now underway to test the template with a range of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework courses to be offered in Semester 2 2009.

Draft Policy for Consultation

Responsible Conduct of Research Policy

This Policy formally adopts the principles embodied in the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research [the Code]. This Policy is predicated on the principle that researchers associated with the University are committed to high standards of professional conduct, and that they will ensure their work enhances the good name of the University and the profession to which they belong. Like the Code it adopts, the Policy simply formalises principles that naturally flow from such a commitment to excellence.

The consultation period ends on 23 June 2009.
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/drafts/ [UA access only]

Construction works for Glenelg to Adelaide Park Lands Recycled Water Project

Traffic and parking restrictions along Victoria Drive from 22 June to 24 July:

From Monday 22 June 2009 until approximately 24 July 2009, the CityGreen Alliance will be undertaking open trenching pipe installation works through and adjacent to Victoria Drive.

Stage one from 22/6/09 to 26/6/09 will involve traffic and parking restrictions between King William Road and Kintore Avenue. Parking on both the north and south side of Victoria Drive will be restricted during this time.

Stage two from 29/6/09 to 10/7/09 will involve traffic and parking restrictions from around 40m east of Kintore Avenue to approximately 80m west of Frome Road.

Stage three from 20/7/09 to 24/7/09 will involve traffic and parking restrictions on the northern side of Victoria Drive for 70m west of Frome Road.

Two-way traffic will be maintained along Victoria Drive at significantly reduced levels with delays resulting from speed restrictions and temporary traffic light controls.

Further information on the Glenelg Adelaide Pipeline Project is available at: www.gapreuse.com.au.

Change in Contracted Cleaning Services

The University's contract for the provision of cleaning, caretaking and support services is due to expire on 30 June 2009.

Infrastructure Branch (Property and Technology) is pleased to advise that, following a recently completed comprehensive procurement process, Spotless Services Australia Limited has been selected and engaged to provide the cleaning, caretaking and support services across the University property portfolio from 1 July 2009.

Campus Services is working with Spotless Services to ensure a seamless as possible transition from the current to the proposed arrangements.

If you experience any difficulties or require any assistance relating to changed arrangements for cleaning, caretaking or support services please contact either, Mr Steve Mylius, Campus Services Support Manager on ext 35879 or Ms Pat Vaitiekus, Campus Services Cleaning Co-ordinator on mobile 0420 958 773.

Please continue to direct any non urgent request for services to the relevant maintenance service centre at each campus.

Video clip filmed by Media students in the Barr Smith Library

Listen to Alone thru Rise.

Rise on MySpace Music song is set in the University's famous Barr Smith Library Reading Room, as filmed in 2008. Band member Jonathan Muecke is on Vocals & Lead/Rhythm Guitar. He is a Lecturer in the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture & Urban Design.

University launches new IT Governance Framework

The University has taken a major step towards achieving its exciting and challenging Digital Futures strategy with the implementation of a revised IT Governance Framework based on best practice. The new framework places great importance on communication and engagement with the University community and will ensure that staff and students have a leading role in formulating IT strategy and investment. It embodies three new University committees replacing the Executive Steering Committee for IT (ESCIT) and the IT Facilitation Committee. Membership of these committees reflects the highest level of University commitment to IT governance. For more information about the committees, their membership and their roles see the IT Governance web site or contact David Munro, Associate Director, IT Strategy and Architecture.

Vacant Positions

www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

Events

What can we learn from an Italian republic?

The Association for Research between Italy and Australasia (ARIA-SA) presents a FREE symposium:

Constitutional Design and Reform: Monarchy and Republicanism in Australia and Italy

Date/Time: Tuesday 16 June 2009, 5:30pm
Venue: Moot Court, Ligertwood Building, Law School

Download Law flyer.
RSVP to David Caruso, phone 8303 5501.

School of Population Health & Clinical Practice - fourth Visiting Academic Seminar

"Health Co-Benefits of Greenhouse Mitigation: A Silver Lining on a Very Dark Cloud?"
Presented by Professor Alistair Woodward, Professor of Public Health at the University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand.

Date/Time: Tuesday 16 June 2009, 3:30pm - 5:00pm; afternoon tea provided.
Venue: Robson Lecture Theatre, Level 1, Eleanor Harrald Building, Royal Adelaide Hospital

Download Alistair Woodward flyer.
RSVP to Gabriele Matzke, phone 8303 3884.

Altered States of Consciousness - First Time Out 2009

New writing by students of the University of Adelaide's Creative Writing Program, interpreted for the stage by an ensemble of Theatre Guild actors.
Dates/Time: Thursday 18, Friday 19 & Saturday 20 June, 7:30pm
Venue: Little Theatre, The Cloisters, University of Adelaide
All tickets: $15
Bookings on 8303 5999 or online at: www.adelaide.edu.au/theatreguild.

First Time Out is an experimental writing and theatre project designed to explore the liminal space between a piece of writing and its interpretation. It is about the common ground between two forms of storytelling and the chance to explore the boundaries of each.

Following on from the success of last year's page #1, Scene#1 ... the end and other stories in 2008, we present another selection of writings that in many cases were not written for the realm of theatre but with the intention of exploring the medium of writing, the words on a page. This year's presentation, which we have named Altered States of Consciousness, is about taking the essence of those stories, those words, and finding a meaning in them that can transcend the page and live on the stage.

Director Michael Allen said: "The process is one of essential theatre making, where actors explore a text and develop staged retellings. It will hopefully culminate in an engaging night at the theatre that stimulates the imagination of the audience as much as the original pieces of writing have stimulated my imagination from the page".

Download: Altered States flyer.

Australian Flora in Verse

The Friends of the Waite Arboretum, University of Adelaide are holding a poetry reading at Urrbrae House on Sunday 28 June at 2:00pm as a money raising function.

Join us to hear interesting poems selected and read by Dr David Symon.
Cost: $10 per person
Book early to avoid disappointment.
RSVP and enquiries on 8357 1679.

Download: Australian Flora in Verse flyer.

School of Mathematical Sciences - Fluid Mechanics Seminar

Nonlinear diffusion-driven flow in a stratified viscous fluid
Speaker: Associate Professor Michael Page, Monash University
Date/Time: Friday 26 June 2009, 3:00pm
Venue: Napier, LG29

Further information about the Fluid Mechanics Seminar series can be found at: www.maths.adelaide.edu.au/news/events.php?fluids
Enquiries to Jim Denier.

Mawson's Exhibition Now Open until 18 October 2009

Quest for the South Magnetic Pole
The University of Adelaide has signed a sponsorship partnership with the Maritime Museum on their latest exhibition Quest for the South Magnetic Pole in which our former alumni Sir Douglas Mawson was one of the key players. The University of Adelaide served as the base for Mawson's expeditions and his long academic career. Mawson had leading roles in Antarctic expeditions in 1908, 1911-14 and 1929-31.

He joined the University in 1905 and remained until his retirement in 1952 when he was made Emeritus Professor.

As part of the sponsorship deal the Maritime Museum has offered half price entry for all Uni of Adelaide staff on presentation of your staff card. Full Adult: $8.50

South Australian Maritime Museum
History Trust of SA
Location: 126 Lipson St, Port Adelaide

Training & Development Opportunities

Leading and Managing People 4 & 5 August - Executive Education Unit

If you are a middle to senior level manager or professional, your people skills as a manager are the key to inspiring and maintaining your team's commitment to achieving your objectives.

Leading and Managing People will enhance your management and leadership skills, and expand the range of options available to you when seeking to bring out the best in your people.

Discount: 10% discount for University of Adelaide staff.

For further information: Amanda Bramwell, phone 8303 3268.

Association for Tertiary Education Management Inc Conferences and Professional Development Programs

Have you ever wondered how you can keep your students engaged? Discuss this universal question and discover what innovative solutions other organisations have implemented at the next ATEM Central Region conference.

'Drop outs and fade aways - strategies to keep our students engaged' explores the challenges of keeping a diverse student population engaged.

Date: Friday 3 July 2009, 8:45am - 1:00pm
Venue: The Bradley Forum, UniSA City West campus, Level 5 Hawke Building, North Tce

Addressing this important topic are our speakers:

• Professor Jan Thomas, DVC Academic, Murdoch University
• Sue Tyreman, Senior Evaluation Analyst, Planning and Assurance Services, UniSA
• Associate Professor Betty Leask, Dean of Teaching and Learning, UniSA
• Tristana Sidoryn, Coordinator of Student Transition, UniSA
• Sally Hebenstreit, Director of Student Support Services, University of Adelaide
• Leone Maddox, Academic Developer, Flinders University

Register here to be a part of this great event and be eligible for some fantastic door prizes!

Online registration and payment now available!

Cost: $120 for members; $150 for non members; includes lunch.

For enquiries please contact Louise Seaman, Conference Subcommittee, ATEM Central Region on 8302 0937.

Join ATEM

Subscribe to the Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM) mailing list to receive up-to-date information on ATEM professional development events. Follow the instructions at: http://list.adelaide.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/atem-v. The list is moderated so subscribers only receive relevant information.

What is ATEM?

The Association for Tertiary Education Management Inc (ATEM Inc) is the pre-eminent professional body in Australasia for tertiary education administrators and managers. Established in 1976 as the Australian Institute of Tertiary Education Administrators (AITEA), our Association has grown to around 1,350 individuals and 60 corporate members. We operate as a learning community and our members are our strength. Members are committed to their careers in tertiary education and to the development of their profession.

What can ATEM do for me?
We provide members with an edge in their professional activities and give members a voice in their areas of expertise in the wider community.

Joining ATEM Inc will provide you with many benefits, including:

• association with Australasia's leading tertiary administrators and managers
• regular conferences, seminars and programs for your own professional development
• exclusive access to Members-only website
• networking and learning opportunities at ATEM Inc functions
• preferential rates for ATEM Inc professional development programs, conferences, special events
• recognition by way of postnominals (e.g. ATEMM) that can be used as part of your personal career path in management
• topical and relevant information provided through our association publication ATEM Matters' and
• mailings of ATEM's 'Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management', an internationally distributed, refereed publication produced under the Routledge imprint in Oxford.

However, joining ATEM Inc will provide you with much more. You will be joining a global network of fellow professionals and be supported and encouraged to achieve excellence in your career.

Join ATEM now at: https://www.atem.org.au/membership_join.cfm.

HR Workshops

The Human Resources Branch is offering the following workshops in June. These programs are FREE to all staff.

Connecting the Dots: Recognising and Responding to Legal and Risk Issues in your everday work
This workshop explores legal compliance, contracts, risk management... what do they all mean to those of us working in the University, and how are they interconnected?
The session will be presented simply and relevantly (no Law degree required!), with everyday examples tailored to the University environment. You will walk away more confident about legal and risk issues, and armed with some basic everyday tools for dealing with them in a common sense way.
Audience: Managers and staff wanting to know how to spot and handle legal and risk issues.
Date/Time: Wednesday 17 June, 10:00am - 12:00noon
Facilitator: Fiona Linn, Consultant, Legal and Risk

Building Resilience
This two part workshop is designed to build personal resilience. Staff who are emotionally resilient are more likely to: (1) manage stress and communicate better, (2) be optimistic and confident, and (3) bounce back when faced with hardship or difficulty. The workshops provide practical advice and strategies.
Audience: Staff who wish to enhance their 'rebounding' ability and/or assist others to build resilience.
Date/Time: Wednesday 1 July & Wednesday 15 July, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Facilitator: Shelley Rogers, Organisational Psychologist

Please direct all enquiries and registrations to: Janet Hart, phone 8303 3130.

MyMedia Information and Demonstration

Staff are invited to attend a MyMedia Information and Demonstration session during the semester break. Two sessions have been scheduled:

Dates: Wednesday 22 July, 1:00pm - 2:00pm; and Friday 24 July (repeat), 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Venue: Napier 102 Lecture Theatre, Napier Building

Mark one of these dates and times in your Calendar now.

University Awards for Teaching, HDR Supervision or Enhancing the Student Experience

Applications for the following University of Adelaide awards are due by 5:00pm on Friday 11 September, 2009.
Further details are available from the Teaching Awards and Grants website.

• Stephen Cole the Elder Awards for Excellence in Teaching 2009 (undergraduate and postgraduate by coursework teaching)
• Excellence in Higher Degree by Research Supervision 2009 (higher degree supervisors)
• Award for Excellence in Support of the Student Experience 2009 (Professional staff award)

Award writing seminars

The Teaching Awards and Grants Office will be running an Award Writing Seminar twice prior to the date of submission for University of Adelaide awards. The seminars will be an opportunity to talk to previous award winners and attend a presentation about award writing given by experienced award writer and editor, Barbara Brougham, the Teaching Awards and Grants Officer.

Dates: Thursday 23 July and Thursday 13 August (repeat), 10:30am - 12:30pm.
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West, North Tce campus (map).

To register your interest for either seminar or to discuss the awards and the awards process, please email Barbara Brougham or phone via mobile 0437 649 976.

Teaching @ University: Enrol for Semester 2

There are still vacancies in the Semester 2 Teaching @ University course for academic staff.

Please visit the Teaching @ University webpage to download an enrolment form.

ERGA Conference 2009: Feedback and Flexible Learning

24-25 September, University of Adelaide
The 2009 ERGA conference will be addressing the theme of Feedback and Flexible Learning. The aim of the ERGA Conference series is to bring together colleagues from the higher education sector to discuss best practice and new approaches in the tertiary environment.

Our keynote speakers this year will be Professor Marcia Devlin, Chair in Higher Education Research, Deakin University, and Professor Susan Jones, Head of Zoology, University of Tasmania.

Topics which will be addressed at the conference include:

• Providing effective feedback
• The nature of feedback
• Benefits and challenges of flexible learning approaches
• Student-teacher/student-student dynamic
• Feedback from peer and self assessments
• Teaching "out of the classroom"
• Online learning

Call for Submissions

• Proposals for workshop sessions (on 24 September 2009)
• Proposals for panel sessions (on 25 September 2009) are encouraged
• Proposals for Abstracts and Papers to be considered for concurrent sessions (on 25 September 2009)

Submissions are due on 31 July 2009.

Please visit the ERGA website for detailed information on the keynote speakers and requirements for submissions, or to register for the conference as an attendee.

Attendance at ERGA 09 is free for members of the University of Adelaide and approved delegates from UniSA and Flinders University. Other delegates are welcome with a registration cost of $160.

ALTC Graduate Attributes Project Symposia

Staff are invited to participate in one of five national symposia on graduate attributes, as the final phase of the ALTC-funded National GAP (Graduate Attributes Project) scoping study.

The National GAP (Graduate Attributes Project) Symposia
Date/Time: Friday 17 July, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue: Equinox Room, Union Building, University of Adelaide

For registration and further information, please download the symposium invitation.

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre is staffed by Academic Learning & Language (ALL) lecturers who offer individual consultations to students enrolled at the University of Adelaide.
Venue: Room 346a, Level 3 South, Barr Smith Library

Visit the CLPD website for more information and details of opening hours.

Maths Drop-In Centre

The Maths Drop-In Centre provides free assistance with maths and/or stats to all University of Adelaide students.

Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Open during teaching weeks and at selected times during mid-semester breaks and swot-vacs. No appointment required.
Venue: Room 105, Level 1, Schulz Building

Visit the CLPD website for more information.

Professional & Continuing Education (PCE)

Introduction Language Courses

Introductory courses start at the end of July 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 when communicating for business or pleasure, these practical courses will give you the confidence to interact in basic social situations and, importantly, will also enhance your socio-cultural understanding and survival skills for the countries in which your language is used.

Languages offered:
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Spanish

You can now enrol and pay online! Visit our website and follow the easy steps.
www.adelaide.edu.au/pce

For further information visit our website, email Rupert Irudarayaj or phone 8303 4777.

Upcoming Professional Development Courses

Overseas and Understood? Orientation to the Australian Workplace
Thursday 18 June

Handling Difficult Conversations Well
Tuesday 23 June

Enhance Your Interpersonal Skills
Wednesday 24 June

Strategic Thinking and Planning
Friday 26 June

Confident and Persuasive Presentations
Monday 29 June

Voice Training
Tuesday 30 June

Project Management
Monday 20 July

Discount: 5% discount for University of Adelaide staff

You can now enrol and pay online! Visit our website and follow the easy steps.
www.adelaide.edu.au/pce

For further information visit our website, email Jo Carrick or phone 8303 4777.

Information for Researchers

Fulbright Scholarships

Looking to build research links with leading US institutions? Considering sabbatical Second Semester 2010 or First Semester 2011?

Applications are now open for the 2010 Fulbright Scholarships!

Valued at up to A$50,000 Fulbright Scholarships are open to Australian citizens to undertake research or study in the United States for 3 - 12 months. Scholarships can be started between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2011.

As the largest and one of the most prestigious educational scholarship programs in the world, Fulbright provides unique opportunities for Australians to build long term research collaboration and linkages with US universities.

Applications are open to Postgraduates (to do research related to their Australian PhD, or enrol in a US degree); Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholars from any field of study.
NOTE: Applicants from Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia, Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales are encouraged to consider the state specific Fulbright Scholarships that have now been established.

For further information and application forms, visit: www.fulbright.com.au. Applications close 31 August 2009.

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.