Staff Notices: 12 - 16 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

Eight elite Aussie unis in top 100

The University of Adelaide is ranked number 81 in the THE - QS World University Rankings 2009*, advancing 25 places on our position last year. Amidst intense global competition, the University of Adelaide continues to perform well across a range of quality indicators. Adelaide scores highly in the most important category, Peer Review, and is outstanding in the International Students Score of 96 out of 100. Australia's top research universities, the Group of Eight, consolidated their place in the global top 100 list.

* Top World 200 Rankings as published in print on 8 October in Times Higher Education, UK.

Source: The Australian (8 October 2009)

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General Information for Staff

1959 Golden Jubilee commemoration ceremony

Staff are encouraged to attend one of the highlights of the University's alumni calendar, the Golden Jubilee commemoration ceremony, being held at Bonython Hall this Friday 16 October.

The ceremony will celebrate those alumni who graduated from the University of Adelaide in 1959, many of whom travel from interstate or overseas to attend. Bachelor of Economics (Honours) graduate, 1959 Rhodes Scholar and former Australian National University Vice-Chancellor Professor Deane Terrell AO will give the Golden Jubilee address.

For further information, visit: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/goldenjubilee. The 1959 Golden Jubilee is proudly sponsored by KeyInvest.

Venue: Bonython Hall
Date/Time: Friday 16 October, 10:30am - 11:30am

Note: RSVP or tickets not required. Guests are requested to be seated by 10:15am.

Technology Enhanced Learning and Teaching Program

The Technology Enhanced Learning & Teaching Program is a series of 4 interdependent technology projects that will enable improved Information Technology capabilities in the areas of computing facilities, online lecture media and lecture facilities and aims to enhance the overall student experience.

The program will be delivered through the Infrastructure, Property & Technology Branch, and is one part of the $11.1 million grant provided to the University of Adelaide by the Federal Government in 2009, under the Teaching and Learning Capital Fund for Higher Education (TLC).

The projects that will be delivered are:

• Digital Curriculum Delivery - upgrades to the MyMedia lecture recording system
• Student Suite Virtualisation - implementation and pilot of desktop virtualisation in 3 student suites
• Student Suite Upgrades - personal computer & printer upgrades in student suites
• Audio Visual Upgrades - audio visual upgrades in lecture theatres and common teaching areas

For further information on the program, visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/its/projects/current/learning/ or contact Paul Thomas (Program Manager) on 8303 4132 or Irene O'Daly (Team Leader Teaching Technologies) on 8303 5984.

Recent Changes to CLPD Web Site

Please note that the CLPD web site is currently undergoing some restructuring and that some URLs will have changed.

• If you encounter saved bookmarks which no longer work please go to the CLPD home page at: www.adelaide.edu.au/clpd/.
• If you find any broken links within the web site please email Peter Murdoch (with details of the referring page and the link) or phone him on 8303 5014.

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 online 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.

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: Michelle Chaplin.

National Ride to Work Day 2009

Wednesday 14 October, 8:00am
Goodman Lawns, North Terrace Campus

The University's annual National Ride to Work Day celebrations will kick off again this year with activities and FREE breakfast on Goodman Lawns, North Terrace.

REGISTER to ride using the University's team code 462825 to be a part of the celebrations. Cycling is fun: it keeps you fit and is a sustainable way to travel.

If you're a first time rider, the NTPBUG group can assist. Ask about travelling with a 'Riding Angel'.

See R2WK Day Flyer (doc).
For further information visit the Ride to Work website or contact David Ladd or Libby Dowling.

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.

Waite Campus Childrens Centre goes 'Green'

Waite Campus Childrens Centre, Adelaide University Childcare Services Inc, is celebrating the completion of two significant green initiatives in water and energy sustainability, funded under the Commonwealth Government's Community Water Grant and Solar Homes and Communities programs.

To celebrate our green achievements and to the launch the water and solar projects the Centre will be open from 1:30pm - 4:00pm on Saturday 17 October with an official ceremony from 2:00pm - 2:30pm. This will include an exciting performance by our 3-5 year old children.

Waite Campus Childrens Centre received a Round 3 Community Water Grant of $49,500 from the Australian Government. This grant has seen the installation of rainwater tanks around the building and harvested rainwater is now used in areas that have a high daily demand.

In July 2009, a 1.92 KW solar panel system was installed on the north facing roof. This project was supported by a $12,871 rebate from the Federal Government.

As part of the celebration we will be holding a mini sustainability fair where you can learn more energy and water saving and recycling for home and work, including food waste recycling.

The afternoon will include FREE entertainment and face painting for children from 1:30pm - 3:00pm and a performance by the Amazing Drumming Monkeys at 3:00pm.

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.

Tips for TRIMinising

Documents that are final can be "Finalised" in TRIM.

Once set as final, no more revisions may be made to the record, this includes not being able to check out a document for modification.

RH click on selected document, Select Electronic - Finalise. This will ensure that no further amendments can be made to that document.

For further information please refer to TRIM Information Sheet Finalise Documents [D2009/73619] or go to: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/records/trim/manuals/ TRIM Information Sheets [UA only].

If you require any further assistance please call the TRIM Helpdesk on 35334.

TRIM Team.

Vacant Positions

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Events

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

Opening up the Black Box: Human Research Ethics in Practice
A/Professor Lynn Gillam, School of Population Health, University of Melbourne and Children's Bioethics Centre, Royal Children's Hospital and Murdoch Childrens Research.

Date/Time: Tuesday 20 October 2009, 3:30pm - 5:00pm; afternoon tea provided.
Venue: Robson Lecture Theatre, Level 1, Eleanor Harrald Building, Royal Adelaide Hospital
All welcome.

Download Lynn Gillam flyer (pdf).
RSVP by Tuesday 13 October to Gabriele Matzke, phone 8303 3884.

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.

Latest news in national education policy -
Emeritus Professor Denise Bradley AC keynote at the 2009 AAIR forum

Hear industry experts discuss strategic challenges in the tertiary education sector at the 2009 Australasian Association for Institutional Research (AAIR) forum. The theme is "Turning water into wine: Institutional Research as an essential ingredient in strategic decision making for tertiary education." This year's conference includes keynotes from:

• Emeritus Professor Denise Bradley AC
• Policy expert Dr Gavin Moodie
• 2006 Young South Australian of the Year and climate change specialist Nick Palousis.

This conference is essential for those involved in supporting: strategic planning, student load planning, monitoring industry trends, business intelligence reporting, student surveys and economic and environmental sustainability.

Date: Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 November, 2009
Location: InterContinental Adelaide (formerly Hyatt Hotel)
Day registration: $330 (members); $380 (non members)
Full 3-day registration: $913 (members); $1,013 (non members)

Conference website: www.leishman-associates.com.au/aair2009/

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/

Lumina Vocal Ensemble at Urrbrae House, Waite Campus

Date/Time: Sunday 18 October, 3:00pm
Admission: Adults $20; Concession $15. (Access by stairs only)

Lumina is a capella vocal ensemble which is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a performance of "Choice Morsels", a selection of pieces voted as the favourites of their fans. The group of 16 singers comprises early music performers specializing in medieval, early renaissance and contemporary repertoire.

Bookings: 8379 1905 or email Bill Wallace.

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).

Training & Development Opportunities

Leading and Managing People 17 & 18 November - 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 - Professional Development Programs

Are you interested in furthering your career in the HE sector? If this sounds like you, then join us for our next ATEM professional development event:

'HE05 - HE07 Career Development' with keynote speaker Shard Lorenzo, HR Director, University of Queensland.

Date/Time: Friday 30 October 2009, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: The Bradley Forum, UniSA City West campus, Level 5 Hawke Building, North Tce

Register here to be a part of this great event!

Online registration and payment now available! Places are limited so hurry!

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

For enquiries please contact Carol Sutherland, Conference Subcommittee, ATEM Central Region on 8302 0057.

You can reduce the cost of this event and other events throughout the year by becoming an ATEM member. JOIN HERE.

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.

Professional & Continuing Education (PCE)

Certificate IV in TESOL

If you are looking to teach English as a second language in Australia or overseas and wish to gain a qualification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), then this practical program is for you. The program is accredited as a Certificate IV within Australia and provides the minimum qualification required to teach ESOL. It provides essential training in the usage of communicative methodologies in teaching adult learners, including lesson planning and classroom practice. This program combines face-to-face delivery, self-study and group work. Participants will observe experienced ESOL teachers and participate in teaching practice with ESOL learners at various levels.

Full Time Intensive Program - 4 January - 1 February 2010

Part Time Semi-Intensive Program – 6 March - 20 May 2010

For further information, including selection criteria and fees, visit our website or contact PCE on 8303 4777.

Upcoming Professional Development Courses

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.