StaffNews No 18Friday 26 July 2002
Issue 18, Friday 26 July 2002==================== CONTENTS
This is the web version of StaffNews, a weekly e-mail newsletter for staff of the University of Melbourne. ===================== 1. Professorial promotions 2002The Professorial Promotions Round for 2002 has been completed and the following staff have been promoted to Professor: Faculty of Arts - Associate Professor Chips Sowerwine - Associate Professor A Ward Faculty of Education - Associate Professor Johanna Wyn Faculty of Engineering - Associate Professor Alistair Moffat Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences - Associate Professor E Chiu - Associate Professor Martin Tyas - Associate Professor David Williams Faculty of Music - Associate Professor Brenton Broadstock Faculty of Science - Associate Professor Mark Burgman - Associate Professor Stephen Prawer Information about the next round for 2002/2003 will be available later in the year. [Source: Julia McQuillan, Client Services] 2. Obituary - Mr Robert PrinceColleagues and friends of Robert Prince (Information Division) were saddened by the news of his death on 18 July following a long illness. Robert came to the Baillieu Library in 1989, having moved from Brisbane where he worked and studied at the University of Queensland. His first position in the University of Melbourne Library was in the serials section. He moved the following year to Information Services, working there until January 2002. During these years, Robert finished his BA (majoring in English) at Melbourne and later completed a Graduate Diploma in Information Management at RMIT. Robert will be chiefly remembered for his contribution to a broad range of information services work, but in particular for the development of library services for students with disabilities. This included assessing students' needs and providing materials in formats accessible to the individual. He also worked with library staff in raising their awareness of disability issues, enabling them to provide more responsive services. He formed strong relations with the staff of the Disability Liaison Unit, ensuring that students were able to access information and library resources necessary for successful engagement in their studies. His advisory and advocacy work contributed to the Library's development of policies and services underpinned by values of access and equity. Robert's sense of humour, friendliness and integrity, but most of all his openness and respect for others, will be greatly missed by colleagues and students alike. [Source: Helen Hayes, Information Division] 3. MTC staff special - "The Recruit"Melbourne University Staff can purchase half price tickets to the extended season of The Recruit by Tony McNamara, starring Gary Sweet and Kevin Harrington. The Recruit is a sharp-edged comedy, which follows the efforts of an AFL Club to woo a rising young star of country footy to its ranks. Tickets are on sale through the CUB Malthouse on (03) 9685 5111, all Tickmaster7 outlets, Ticketmaster7 phone bookings on 1300 136 166 or the Victorian Arts Centre box office. Ask for the "University of Melbourne staff offer" when making your purchase. The Recruit is showing at the CUB Malthouse until 10 August. [Source: Tracey Webster, MTC] 4. Launch of the IPRIA web siteThe web site of the Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia (IPRIA) has now been launched. IPRIA is based at the University of Melbourne, and is a joint enterprise of the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Economics and Commerce, and the Melbourne Business School. The site provides information about current research projects and staff, forthcoming events hosted by IPRIA, and links to other IP resources. Visit at: http://www.ipria.org/ [Source: Faculty of Law] 5. Introduction to Records ServicesAs part of its commitment to quality service, Records Services has developed a one-hour induction program to provide interested staff with an overview of its functions - divided into four service areas:
The next induction program will be held on: Tuesday 20 August from 11.00am to 12.15pm East Training Room, Staff Development and Training Centre 2nd Floor, 723 Swanston Street To register contact Lisa Poulier on (03) 8344 6405 or lpoulier@unimelb.edu.au before 13 August. Participants will be sent confirmation of venue and time after this date. [Source: Lisa Poulier, Records Services] 6. USP updateMany staff are particularly interested in how training will be conducted for Themis - the University's new IT system that will go live this January. USP will be using a train-the-trainer approach to assist selected faculty and divisional staff to become expert process/system users. These trainers will:
This model is likely to operate for a three to six month period, with traditional training and support models being utilised in the longer term. To keep informed about Themis training, visit the USP website The July newsletter, "Themis & Us" is now available online. [Source: Ian Marshman, Senior Vice Principal] 7. Monash Road morning closureStaff are reminded that a trial closure of Monash Road, between Swanston Street and the Wilson Hall roundabout, will commence on Monday (29 July). The closure will affect all vehicular traffic from 8.30 am to 10.30 am, Monday to Friday. For more information see: http://www.unimelb.edu.au/news/staffnews/2002/020531.html#2 [Source: Doug McGregor, Property & Buildings] 8. Staff Development opportunities:Leading in a Changing Environment (21 Aug & 4, 10, 11, 12 & 26 Sept) is a key program in the University's succession planning strategy and is a prerequisite for the Leadership Development Program for general staff (2003). Maximum of 12 places. Enquiries: Jillian Houston (03) 8344 7080 or jillianh@unimelb.edu.au Political Skills and Influence in an Academic Environment (23 August). Apply by 2 August. Spectrum 360 degree feedback program: HEW 8,9 and 10 who would like to take part in this program developed for University of Melbourne managers and leaders contact Viviane Chemali on (03) 8344 4251 or vivianec@unimelb.edu.au Recruitment and Selection for Academic Staff (6 Sep). Apply by 16 August. Mapping Information for Paper, Online and Web (3, 4 & 5 Sept). Cost to department is $1350 per participant. Apply by 13 August. For detailed information about each of the above programs visit: http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/d/sdt2002/index.html Application forms are available at: http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/p/forms/SDU_appform.pdf [Source: Viv Luker, Human Resources] 9. NewsmakersSelected recent University of Melbourne news media coverage: Professor Craig McInnis, Centre for the Study of Higher Education, on students struggling to make ends meet, Herald Sun, 22 July. Professor Hugh Taylor, Centre for Eye Research, on research showing that vitamin E does not prevent macular degeneration, The Age, 23 July. Dr Peter Chen, Political Science, on politicians needing to improve their use of online interactive tools, The Australian, 23 July. Ms Jan Thomas, Mathematics and Statistics, on the "brain drain", Daily Telegraph (Syd), 23 July. Dr Kay Margetts, Education, on choosing your child1s first school, The Age, 24 July. Dr Robert Foot, Physics, on his research into mirror matter, Herald Sun, 24 July. Mr Richard Reed, Property & Construction, on a social shift in favour of renting a home, MX, 25 July. Dr David Andrews, Behavioural Science, on differing emotional response patterns between women and men, Ch7 Sunrise, 25 July. [Source: Media Unit, Communications & Marketing Office] 10. Web sitesThis week's featured web sites are: University Secretary's Department: http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/ Media and Publishing Services Unit: http://www.unimelb.edu.au/development/communications/index.html Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences: http://www.medfac.unimelb.edu.au/med/ 11. Positions vacantFor details of all current vacant positions visit http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/r Staff can register to receive a weekly email of vacant positions at http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/r/rec_unionly_joblist.html [Source: Human Resources] 12. What's On - on campus?Workshops, exhibitions, public lectures, concerts, courses and other happenings of interest to University of Melbourne staff can be found online at: http://www.unimelb.edu.au/uninews/whatson.html Contributions to What's On? should be directed to whatson@media.unimelb.edu.au, with no attachments, and follow the format of the example shown below: 7 August at 6pm Free Public Lecture CENTRE FOR APPLIED PHILOSOPHY AND PUBLIC ETHICS LECTURE Transparent privacy, by Mr Paul Chadwick (Victorian Privacy Commissioner). 2nd Floor Lecture Theatre, 234 Queensberry St, Carlton. 13. Contributing to StaffNewsContributions to StaffNews must be sent as an unformatted email to staff-news@unimelb.edu.au with no attachments before 5:00pm on Wednesday for distribution on Friday. Content submitted must include:
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