StaffNews No 139
Friday 14 January 2005
News of interest to staff of the University of Melbourne
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CONTENTS
1. Media Unit questionnaire on research promotion
2. University support for tsunami communities
3. Programs available at Melbourne University Private
4. Induction Program for New Academic Staff in February 2005
5. New Implementation Manager for ITIL
6. Updates to Environment, Health & Safety policies
7. Complimentary Design & Print Centre 2005 desk calendars available
8. Copyright training
9. Staff Development Opportunities
10. Newsmakers
11. Whats on on campus?
12. Positions vacant
13. Contributing to StaffNews
A web version of StaffNews is available at:
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1. Media Unit questionnaire on research promotion
The Media Unit in the Media and Publication Services Office is preparing a University-wide Research Promotion Plan in order to enhance the public profile of the University of Melbourne as Australias leading research university.
In order to achieve this, staff involved in research are asked to consider completing a questionnaire about what communication, if any, they have had with the Media Unit in the past and whether they can suggest any way the Media Unit can help to enhance their research profile in the future.
The Media Unit also welcomes any suggestions for future initiatives.
The questionnaire can be accessed at: http://surveys.unidev.unimelb.edu.au/mpso_media_2005/
Friday, 28 January is the deadline for all contributions.
[Source: Elaine Mulcahy, Media Unit]
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2. University support for tsunami communities
The Universitys Human Resources Department is working with the major aid agencies to enable staff to make donations to tsunami relief appeals through salary deductions. All such funds will be donated to aid agencies working in tsunamiaffected countries.
Arrangements are expected to be finalised this week and will be published in next week's StaffNews.
In the meantime, HR has posted the web addresses of key aid agencies on its website at http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/tsunami-relief to assist University staff and students who wish to make donations to support the relief and recovery effort.
Details of the University's support package for tsunami-affected communities are available on the University website at http://www.unimelb.edu.au/webcentre/about/tsunamiannouncement.html
[Source: Vice-Principal, Human Resources]
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3. Programs available at Melbourne University Private
Melbourne University Private is offering the following programs:
** Principles of Investment
A one day introductory level program designed to explain the principles and methods for analyzing and evaluating investment projects with a technology focus for public and private enterprises. Cost is $350 +GST. The course will be held at MUP Hawthorn on 2 February.
** Accounting for Investment Projects
A one day introductory level program that examines the reporting, disclosure and valuation standards used to account for investment projects. Cost is $350 +GST. The course will be held at MUP Hawthorn on 9 February.
** Strategic Business Planning
An advanced five day intensive program for professionals working in commercialisation. Those who complete a commercialization plan for their business can gain an accredited award at the same time. Cost is $2,700 +GST for the short course, or $4,200 for the award program. The course will be held on the Parkville campus of the University of Melbourne from 21-25 February.
In addition, an information evening about Graduate Programs in Clinical Research is to be held on 2 February at 6.30pm at MUP Hawthorn.
For more information contact Gemma Lane (9810 3174 / g.lane@muprivate.edu.au) or visit: www.muprivate.edu.au/commercialise
[Source: Delyth Samuel, Melbourne University Private]
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4. Induction Program for New Academic Staff in February 2005
All recently appointed and new academic staff members are strongly encouraged to attend the Induction Program for New Academic Staff offered jointly by the Centre for the Study of Higher Education, Human Resources, Melbourne Research and Innovation Office and the School of Graduate Studies.
The Induction Program will cover information essential for making an effective start to an academic career within the University, and is next scheduled for Thursday 3 February.
The day includes a welcome from the Vice Chancellor, Professor Glyn Davis - and essential information on building a successful career; University policy, procedures and compliance; and teaching and research strategies and support.
A separate session on Foundations of Effective Teaching is scheduled for Tuesday 15 February, with a repeat session on Friday 18 February.
These sessions are conducted by the Centre for the Study of Higher Education and cover core issues and skills such as effective lecturing, small group teaching, student assessment, evaluating teaching, building a teaching portfolio and using multimedia and education technology in teaching and learning.
Professional development workshops for supervisors of students are also offered by the School of Graduate Studies and examine effective supervision, negotiating expectations, communication, and English language support.
Full details of programs and online registration details are available at:
http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/FebInduct2005.html
More information if available from Leanne Howard at the CSHE (8344 6306 / l.howard@unimelb.edu.au).
[Source: Leanne Howard, Centre for the Study of Higher Education]
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5. New Implementation Manager for ITIL
The Vice Principal Information has announced the appointment of Richard Palmer as the ITIL Implementation Manager within the Information Division from 31 January.
ITIL is internationally the most widely accepted approach to IT service management, providing a cohesive set of best practice processes. This role is intended to lead and manage the implementation of ITIL-based quality improvement processes in the Information Division's IT service delivery and to work with the University's IT community to support similar implementations in Departments and Faculties.
The Manager ITIL Implementation will assess the scope and maturity of ITIL practices across the University and develop recommendations for improvements for IT service delivery and the achievement of best practice standards. He will coordinate the delivery of University-wide ITIL training programs, provide advice and support for ITIL-related service improvement plans and processes and develop and manage ITIL standards and guidelines. He will also facilitate user forums to communicate and share ITIL initiatives and practices within the University. The aim is to develop a shared services vision based on an ITIL framework.
More about ITIL
http://www.itilcommunity.com/index.php
[Source: Linda O'Brien, Vice-Principal (Information)]
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6. Updates to Environment, Health & Safety policies
The following Environment, Health & Safety policies, procedures, forms and attachments have been amended or updated recently:
3.4 EHS Pre-Purchasing
4.1 Issue Resolution
5.4 Non-ionising electro-magnetic radiation including sound
7.5 Working at heights
8.1.2 Working with ionising radiation while pregnant
A.12 Plant Hazard Identification Form
A.14 Conducting Emergency Drills (Building Evacuation Report)
A.26 EHS Review Schedule-Cyclic Events Checklist
B.2 Audit Schedule
B.3 & 4 EHS Representatives table
Full details can be found by following the "Amendments" link at: http://www.unimelb.edu.au/ehsm/index.html
All relevant changes must be communicated through local communication channels such as EHS Committees, Team/Department meetings etc.
For more information, please contact Samantha Demmon, EHS Coordinator, RMO on 8344 4006.
[Source: Samantha Demmon, Risk Management Office]
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7. Complimentary Design & Print Centre 2005 desk calendars available
The Design & Print Centre 2005 desk calendars are now available. To obtain a copy please visit Design and Print in person or request one from Fabiola Miranda via email to fabiola@unimelb.edu.au.
[Source: Fabiola Miranda, Design & Print Centre]
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8. Copyright training
The Australian Copyright Council will be running the following training sessions in 2005:
* copyright essentials
* moral rights
* recent developments in copyright
* library use of copyright material (3 sessions)
* educational use of copyright material (5 sessions)
* government ownership and use of copyright material (2 sessions)
Training sessions for Melbourne will be held between 7 - 11 March.
To view the program, go to http://www.copyright.org.au and click "Seminars & training".
[Source: Iris Simpson, Copyright Office]
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9. Staff Development Opportunities
The new Development Opportunities for University Staff Directory will be mailed in early February.
Staff members will be able to apply for most courses online using Themis Self Service after 7 February. Scheduled Programs will also be available on the website after this date.
More about Staff Development Opportunities at:
http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/scheduled-programs/
[Source: Kirsty Waring, Human Resources]
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10. Newsmakers
Selected University of Melbourne staff in the news:
Newsmakers is a representative selection of University staff members whose comment is reported in the news media. It is compiled from daily media monitoring reports (print and broadcast). It is by no means comprehensive. Daily media monitoring reports may be obtained from the Media Unit.
Professor Glyn Davis, VC, has been named Queenslands Smart State Ambassador for his work promoting and driving innovation in the state during his time as Griffith University Vice-Chancellor. Campus Review, 12 January.
Dr Paul Mees, Architecture, Building and Planning, says the new tram stop being developed on Swanston Street will cause chaos. 3AW, 11 January. Development of the tram stop has received widespread media attention, particularly on broadcast media, this week.
Professor Ian Ramsay, Law, on the importance of company directors having a level of social responsibility. Australian Financial Review, 11 January.
Don Harding, Economics, on inflation rates and how the fall in petrol prices could cause estimates of inflation to vary. Western Advocate, 11 January.
Associate Professor Tim Lindsey, Law, on the Australian aid effort in Indonesia and the risk that foreign aid groups face from militant groups in Indonesia. ABC Channel 2, 7:30 Report, 10 January.
Dr Rajkumar Buyya, Computer Science and Software Engineering, on Grid computing. The Hindu Business Line, 3 January.
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11. Whats on on campus?
http://events.unimelb.edu.au
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12. Positions vacant
http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/jobs/
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