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Staff Notices: 6 - 9 October 2009
Table of Contents
- Uni in the News
- General Information for Staff
- Events
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Information for Researchers
Uni in the News
Kaplan, Inc. and University of Adelaide join forces
Private education company Kaplan, Inc. and the University of Adelaide have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate the establishment of a Kaplan University campus in Adelaide. Kaplan plans to introduce innovative e-learning technologies to deliver degree programs across Australia, giving more people the option to study on-campus or online. The first intake is expected to start in 2011. Financial services and business programs will be offered initially, with future expansion into other fields such as allied health. Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor James McWha, said the primary mission of the partnership was to expand access to higher education in Australia. "Under-represented groups, including working adults, students from low socio-economic backgrounds and students in regional and remote areas will be the big winners from this agreement. "With a focus on students from non-traditional pathways, we'll be helping to meet both State and Federal Governments' goals of increasing access to quality education," Professor McWha said.
Source: The Advertiser (23 September 2009)
Uni full story: New uni partnership breaks down barriers to education
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General Information for Staff
Delegations of Authority
The University of Adelaide Act 1971 specifically assigns to the Vice-Chancellor and President responsibility "for the academic standards, management and administration of the University". In exercising this responsibility, the Vice-Chancellor and President is empowered, by virtue of office, to make the decisions and approvals necessary to deliver the objectives of the University. As a consequence, the Vice-Chancellor and President must, in order to carry out these responsibilities, delegate a range of authorities to the University's senior managers and the staff who report to them.
Recently the Vice-Chancellor and President approved a suite of new authorities relating to investment and bank account signatories and capital expenditure. To view the Authorities Database, please visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/delegations/.
Amended Policy
The authorities enshrined in the "Participation in Cooperative Research Centres Policy" have been amended in accordance with a
resolution of the University Council. The Policy has also been reformatted under the University Policy Framework:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2123.
2010 Planning Calendar
The University of Adelaide Planning Calendar for 2010 will be distributed to all areas of the University in late October/early November.
A pdf version of the Calendar is available on the Web at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/principal_dates/.
Christmas Close Down and Payroll Processing Arrangements 2009
The University will close down during the Christmas break from close of business Thursday 24 December 2009 to Friday 1 January 2010. Staff not taking additional annual leave during this period will return to work on Monday 4 January 2010.
Public Holidays
The public holidays to be observed during this period are Christmas Day (Friday 25 December 2009), Proclamation Day (Monday 28 December 2009), University Holiday (Tuesday 29 December 2009) and New Years Day (Friday 1 January 2010).
Annual Leave Deduction
Annual leave will be deducted from staff credits for Wednesday 30 December 2009 and Thursday 31 December 2009. Staff wishing to make alternative arrangements for these days (e.g. taking time off accrued in lieu of overtime) must submit their request through their Head of School/Branch. All requests must be authorised and submitted to Human Resources by Tuesday 8 December 2009.
Close Down Arrangements
Where staff are rostered for duty during the close down period, supervisors should forward an email notification of staff required to work to: hrservicecentre@adelaide.edu.au by Tuesday 8 December 2009.
Payroll Processing Arrangements for End of Year 2009
All variations to payroll, overtime/shift loading and casual forms for payment on Friday 4 December 2009 must reach Human Resources by the usual deadline of 12:00noon, Tuesday 24 November 2009.
All variations to payroll, overtime/shift loading and casual forms for payment on Friday 18 December 2009 must reach Human Resources by 12:00noon, Friday 4 December 2009. Anticipation of casual hours up to and including Friday 4 December 2009 is allowed providing the School/Area takes responsibility for all monies paid.
Payroll Processing Arrangements for first pay in 2010
All variations to payroll, overtime/shift loading and casual forms for payment on Friday 1 January 2010 must reach Human Resources by 12:00noon, Monday 14 December 2009. Please note that this is before the Christmas Closedown and anticipation of casual hours up to and including 18 December 2009 is allowed providing the School/Area takes responsibility for all monies paid.
| Summary of changes to payroll processing for end of 2009 | |
|---|---|
| Date information must reach HR | Payday |
| 24/11/09 | 04/12/09 |
| 04/12/09 | 18/12/09 |
| 14/12/09 | 01/01/10 |
Trish Hughes
Director, Human Resources
Staff Services Online – Update to Go Live Date
Staff were recently advised that the University is implementing a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to replace the current payroll system. At the same time a new Student Administration system is being implemented and an online facility, Staff Services Online (SSO), will be implemented to enable University staff to apply for leave online, access payslips and to update banking and personal information. These systems will not go live on 4 November as previously announced. Further testing of these systems is required before release to the University community.
The Core Business Systems (CBS) Program team are now working with Human Resources & Student Administration staff to determine the next window of opportunity for system Go Live that will best align with the University's Academic calendar. Once this revised Go Live window has been agreed the CBS Program Board will announce a new date to the University community.
Meanwhile frequently asked questions relating to SSO are available at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/cbs/hr/SSO/ [UA only].
If you have any other queries please feel free to contact the CBS Change Management Team via email to: Michelle Chaplin.
Swine flu vaccinations
Swine flu vaccinations are now available from the University Health Medical Centre. To make an appointment to receive the vaccination, please call the clinic on 8303 5050, between 9:00am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Campus Sustainability Symposium
At our University, we have some of the world's great thinkers tackling the most serious environmental challenges facing Australia and the world.
Our campuses should reflect the work of our thinkers and provide a showcase for our sustainable ideas on energy and water efficiency, building and landscape design, environmental policy, renewable energy alternatives, transport and flora and fauna management.
We plan to bring together leading academics to develop a vision for our campuses that embraces our collective knowledge and willingness to change.
For further information or to RSVP for either the North Terrace, Waite or Roseworthy symposium, visit our website.
TRIM users - Restricted Access to RMO Files
A new compactus will be installed in the Records Office, Level 6, Wills Building, commencing Friday 9 October and continuing throughout the weekend.
The files currently located in the Records Office will be moved into storage for the period commencing Thursday 8 October and will be available again on Tuesday 13 October. These files will be unavailable for request or viewing from Thursday 8 October to Monday 12 October inclusive. If you know you require any records currently located in the Records Office, please place a request by lunchtime Wednesday 7 October.
Records located at our secondary storage facility will be available for request as normal.
Thank you for your understanding.
Tupp Carmody
Client Liaison Manager
Vacant Positions
Events
Health and Wellbeing Expo 2009
A Mental Health Week Activity
Date/Time: Wednesday 7 October 2009, 12:00noon - 2:00pm
Venue: Hughes Plaza, The University of Adelaide
The University's Health and Wellbeing Expo is on again. This year representatives from the CSIRO, Drug and Alcohol SA and Quit SA will join with University services including the Sports Association and Sports Hub, Dental School, UniHealth and the Counselling Service to provide information and assistance to students on health and wellbeing issues. The aim of the Expo is to provide an informative and supportive environment for students to appreciate and understand the relationship between a healthy body and lifestyle choices with a healthy mind, leading to greater success at University and in life. A free BBQ, health snacks and water will be available for all students between 12:00noon and 2:00pm. Staff are encouraged to recommend the Expo to students and are invited to visit the marquee for information on health and wellbeing.
Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design - 2009 Speaker Series 2
The Italian Traditions of Civic Open Space
Speaker: Romaldo Giurgola, Italian-American-Australian architect, academic, professor, and author.
Date/Time: Tuesday 13 October, 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start
Venue: Flentje Theatre (level 3, downstairs from Architecture School, enter off the Hughes Plaza), University of Adelaide
He was invited to join the panel of judges for the 1980 international competition for the landmark Australian Parliament House in Canberra. Instead, he preferred to be an entrant as Mitchell/Giurgola, and won the competition. Giurgola then moved to Australia.
Download: Romaldo Giurgola (jpg).
HDA Thematic Evening
Fertility and infertility - trials and tribulations
You are cordially invited to Healthy Development Adelaide's fourth and final Thematic Evening for 2009 on "Fertility and infertility - trials and tribulations."
Date/Time: Thursday 5 November, 4:15pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Level 4 Eclipse Room, Union House, University of Adelaide
Admission is FREE. This event is open to all including researchers, students, health service, education, government and community sectors.
Speakers include: Professor Robert Norman, Director of The Robinson Institute and the Principal Research Director in the Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology;
A/Professor Claire Roberts, Research Leader of the Placental Development Group, The Robinson Institute and Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Adelaide.
For further details and speaker profiles, download: HDA flyer (pdf).
RSVP by Monday 2 November via email to: Anne Jurisevic.
Symposium: Refugee Trauma Across the Lifespan.
Children and Adolescent Wellbeing and the Implications for Adult Health.
HDA is co-hosting 'Refugee Trauma Across the Lifespan' Symposium in partnership with the University of Adelaide and the Peace, Defence and Security Research and Innovation Cluster, University of South Australia.
Date/Time: Thursday 29 October, 9:15am - 5:00pm
Venue: National Wine Centre of Australia, Hickinbotham Hall, corner of Botanic and Hackney Roads
For Program and further details, download: Refugee Trauma (pdf).
Enquiries to: Anne Jurisevic or Nadine Painter.
The Inaugural A.E.V. Richardson Lecture
The School of Agriculture, Food & Wine invites you to a FREE Public Lecture -
Presented by Dr R.A. (Tony) Fischer FAIAST FTSE AM, Honorary Research Fellow, CSIRO
Date/Time: Thursday 15 October 2009, 4:00pm
Venue: Plant Genomics Centre, Waite Campus
Synopsis: Tony Fischer is a distinguished crop scientist who has been recognised previously for his contribution to wheat agronomy, crop physiology and genetic improvement through awards such as the C.M. Donald medal, the William Farrer memorial medal and membership to the Order of Australia. He has travelled widely in the developing world and has a particular interest in agricultural development. The title of the inaugural A.E.V. Richardson Lecture will be 'What's happening to cereal yields globally?'. Cereal yield progress has been and will remain vital for moderating cereal price increases and feeding the world's poor adequately. The lecture will present recent progress in cereal yields (wheat, rice, maize) across a number of key growing locations in the world, seeking lessons particularly from the perspectives of breeding, agronomy and crop physiology. It will then discuss prospects for further yield growth, under the headings of yield gap closing and of yield potential increase. The roles of crop physiology, molecular biology and genetic engineering will be considered, as well as implications for natural resource use efficiency.
The inaugural A.E.V. Richardson Lecture is named in honour of the former foundation Professor of Agriculture and first Director of the Waite Agricultural Research Institute, Professor Arnold Edwin Victor Richardson (1883 - 1949).
Contact Dr Amanda Able, School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, phone 8303 7245.
Visit: http://agwine.adelaide.edu.au/news_events/seminars/
Oleanna by David Mamet
A University of Adelaide Theatre Guild production
Directed by Ben McCann, Designed by Ole Wiebkin
Dates: Saturday 17, Tuesday to Saturday 20-24 & 27-31 October 2009, 7:30pm
Venue: Little Theatre, The Cloisters, University of Adelaide
Tickets: $25 Full Price; $20 Concession
Special Uni Tuesdays: $15 for University of Adelaide staff and students on Tuesday 20 & 27 October, subject to availability.
Bookings on 8303 5999 or online at: www.adelaide.edu.au/theatreguild.
($3 credit card fee applies per booking - not per ticket)
"Power is the great aphrodisiac" - Henry Kissinger
"I don't want revenge. I want understanding" - Carol, Oleanna
John is a University Lecturer on the brink of achieving tenure. Carol, a failing student, comes to his office to discuss her poor class performance.
Midway through the play, depending on one's point of view, an act of sexual harassment does or does not occur. A bitter battle for power ensues between two dogmatic individuals whose inability to communicate and whose use and abuse of jargon and political correctness threatens to undermine basic issues of freedom of thought.
David Mamet's Oleanna is a savagely ironic play that explores the inadequacies of the University education system, portrays the delicate boundaries that exist between teacher and student, and brutally charts a relationship that degenerates before the audiences' eyes.
But what actually happens in this see-saw of power? Is it male predatory harassment? Rampaging feminist propaganda? Or something else entirely?
Cast: Brant Eustice as John and Rachael Grauwelman-Smith as Carol.
Download: Oleanna flyer (pdf).
Australian Aboriginal People and their Plants
Friends of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens and Friends of the University of Adelaide Library invite you to a joint occasion with Dr Philip Clarke.
Date/Time: Thursday 15 October 2009, 1:00pm
Venue: Noel Lothian Hall, Adelaide Botanic Gardens (rear of Herbarium, Hackney Road)
Admission is FREE and open to all: gold coin donation invited.
The presentation will demonstrate the relevance of the modern study of Aboriginal ethnobotany and will be followed by tours of plantings of Aboriginal plants in the Australian Forest, the Bicentennial Conservatory and the Mallee collections, led by Friends Garden Guides.
Dr Clarke is Head of Anthropology and Manager of Sciences at the SA Museum.
Places are limited: bookings essential.
Email: friendsabg@internode.on.net
Phone: Stephanie 8222 9367, Wednesday - Friday
Full details are on the University Library web site.
Cancer Research in Australia
Health, Disability and Lifespan Development Research Group (HDLD), School of Psychology hosts:
Cancer Research in Australia: Developments, Future Directions and Opportunities
Presentation by: Professor David Roder, General Manager, Research, Cancer Council SA & Dr Vikki Knott, Senior Project Officer, Cancer Support, Cancer Council SA
Date/Time: Tuesday 20 October 2009, 12:15pm - 2:00pm (refreshments 1:30pm)
Venue: Room 526/527, Hughes Building
David Roder will provide an overview of the development of Cancer Registries in Australia and will highlight strengths, weaknesses and dilemmas linked with the collection of Registry data. David will also highlight future directions and potential opportunities for research and development in epidemiology and health services research.
Vikki Knott will outline the range of projects Cancer Council SA has sponsored in 2009 and will highlight priorities and opportunities for funding for research focused on the psychosocial aspects of cancer care. Vikki will also describe the importance of engaging with consumers when preparing proposals for funding.
Download: HDLD flyer (pdf).
RSVP by Friday 16 October via email to: Susan Gravier, phone 8303 3452.
Field Geology Club of SA - Public Lecture
The Field Geology Club of SA presents a FREE lecture on:
Precambrian glaciation and the origins of life
By Dr Galen Halverson, School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide.
Synopsis: Between 1000 to 542 million years ago single-celled eukaryotes diversified and eventually gave rise to the earliest animals. Also during this period continents broke apart and reassembled, the earth experienced several episodes of severe glaciation, and abundant oxygen appeared in the atmosphere and oceans. This talk will investigate the relationship between these extraordinary events.
Date/Time: Thursday 8 October, 7:45pm
Venue: Mawson Lecture Theatre, Mawson Laboratories (near corner of Victoria Drive and Frome Road)
Visitors are warmly invited to attend. For further details contact Frances Williams on 0403 153 726 or Paul Curnow on 0402 079 578.
Adelaide Campus Children's Centre Quiz Night
Like to have fun? Want to win some great prizes?
The child care centre at the University is holding a fun-packed, prize-packed Fundraising Quiz Night. All funds raised will help rejuvenate the outside play areas for the children.
Come along with friends or meet new ones. (Tables of 10, let us know if you would like to share a table). Get together a Table from your Division/School! There are HEAPS of prizes!
Date/Time: Friday 30 October, 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start
Venue: DeafSA (Deaf Can Do) 262 South Terrace, Adelaide
BYO basket supper and drinks.
Admission: $10 per person
To Book: Nicole Bailey or mobile 0402 764 759.
'Games Day - Fun in 1901' at Urrbrae House, Waite Campus
Date/Time: Thursday 8 October, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
A unique experience for 7-13 year old schoolchildren during the school holidays.
Play indoor and outdoor games from the Victorian era and see Keith Preston's Punch and Judy Puppet Show. Afternoon tea provided.
Admission: $12 children; $6 Adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Enquiries and Bookings: 8303 7497 or email Bill Wallace.
Training & Development Opportunities
Emergent Leadership 12 & 13 November - Executive Education Unit
Presenter: Dr Sam Wells, MBA Program Director
If you are a senior leader in your faculty, school or division, and want to keep pace with the escalating complexity of your working environment, Emergent Leadership will identify the key strategies for exercising your leadership from a systems perspective.
Emergent Leadership will expose you to new thinking and principles that visionary leaders are drawing on as well as offering you opportunities for your personal development from a range of different perspectives.
Discount: 10% discount for University staff.
For further information: Amanda Bramwell, Executive Education Unit, phone 8303 3268.
MyMedia (Lecture Recording) Upgrade & Training
The MyMedia lecture recording system is being upgraded to provide additional functionality. The upgrade will implement a new web based application which will provide lecturers and support staff greater capability in managing their recorded session content. Specifically:
- Search & View Courses
- Search, View, Edit and Download Sessions
- Search, View, Edit and Delete Copyright
The upgrade is due to go live in early November and a number of activities have been scheduled in the lead up.
MyMedia Information Sessions
Two MyMedia Information Sessions will be held to demonstrate the new
application and highlight the features that staff can use in managing
their session content. All staff are welcome to attend.
Date/Time: Thursday 15 October, 2:10pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Napier 102.
Date/Time: Friday 23 October, 3:10pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Hughes 302.
One session will be recorded and made available on the MyMedia website for staff unable to attend at these times.
MyMedia Training
Training will provide attendees with the knowledge to use the new application effectively.
Dates/Time: Wednesday 28 October, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Wednesday 4 November, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Wednesday 11 November, 10:00am - 11:30am
Wednesday 18 November, 10:00am - 11:30am
Venue for all sessions: Technology Services, Level 9, 9 Gawler Place, Adelaide.
Please email David Moon with your preferred date/s to make a booking.
Further training will be available early in 2010 for lecturers and support staff to familiarise themselves with the new application in readiness for the start of the teaching calendar.
For further information visit the MyMedia website or phone Judi Baron on 8303 6040 or Ian Roberts on 8303 6261.
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education: Apply now for 2010
Applications close: Monday 2 November 2009
For 2010, the full fees will be reduced for up to 15 University of Adelaide staff.
For application forms and further information visit the Grad. Cert. in Higher Education webpage.
Graduate Certificate in Online Learning: Apply now for 2010
Applications close: Monday 2 November 2009
For 2010, the full fees will be waived for up to 5 University of Adelaide staff.
For application forms and further information visit the Grad. Cert. in Online Learning webpage.
Academic Skills Seminars for Students
These seminars are designed to assist students to become academically more successful. Sessions include activity tasks for practice of an academic skill and are delivered by expert lecturers in a relaxed environment.
Venue: Seminar Room, Level 3 South, Barr Smith Library
Visit the ALL website for a complete timetable of seminars.
The Writing Centre
The Writing Centre is staffed by Academic Learning & Language (ALL) lecturers who offer individual consultations to students currently enrolled at the University of Adelaide.
Location: Room 346a, Level 3 South, Barr Smith Library
Visit the ALL website for further information and details of opening hours.
Maths Drop-In Centre
The Maths Drop-In Centre provides free assistance to all students encountering maths and/or stats in their studies.
Opening hours: 10:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. No appointment required.
Visit the Maths Learning Service website for further details.
Professional & Continuing Education (PCE)
Upcoming Professional Development Courses
Meeting the Challenge of Leadership and Development
Tuesday 13 October
Introduction to Policy
Thursday 15 October
Thinking on Your Feet
Wednesday 21 October
Cost & Management Accounting
Wednesday 28 October
Professional Telephone Skills
Friday 30 October
Strategic Thinking and Planning
Wednesday 4 November
Discount: 5% 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 Joanna Carrick or phone 8303 4777.
Information for Researchers
Coordinators Forum
Offered each semester the Postgraduate Coordinators Forum & the Honours Coordinators Forum provides an opportunity for postgraduate coordinators across the University to meet with the Dean of Graduate Studies and AGC staff, to hear about new developments in policy and procedure, and to share experiences and address common challenges together.
Register online
Date/Time: Tuesday 27 October, 4:00pm - 5:30pm; refreshments provided
Venue: AGC Seminar Room, Level 6, 115 Grenfell St.
For further details visit Researcher Education & Development programs.
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.
