Staff Briefing

Merger of MIS/Computer Centre First Level IT Support Services

With effect from 6th January 2003 first level IT support services from Learning Support Services and Management Information Services have been merged.

For the full details please see: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/news/misccmerger.html

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Adult Learner Awards - closing date 10th January 2003

If you know an adult learner whose achievements could inspire others, why not nominate them for an award?

Everyone nominated will receive a certificate of achievement from the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) and the adults they select for an award will receive a £200 learning voucher and be invited to a national ceremony.

Last years winners ranged from ages 18-61 came from a variety of backgrounds.

See the pdf file at: www.niace.org.uk/ALW/2002/Awards/Yorkshire.pdf for further details and contact Lynda on ext: 3034 or email l.isaac@bradford.ac.uk for nomination forms.

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Part-time Modules from the School of Lifelong Education and Development

• Do you want to learn more about computers and information technology but can't make Learning Support Service's sessions?
• Do you want to develop skills beyond those required for your job?
• Have you thought about doing a module with SLED, where if you meet the criteria there won't be any fees to pay?

The School of Lifelong Education and Development offers a range of IT courses for beginners and more advanced users. You can get to grips with the basics through our IT Skills 1 course, or build on basic skills with IT Skills 2 (Spreadsheets, Databases and PowerPoint). We also run advanced courses in Excel and Word as well as all you need to know to set up your own web site with our 'An Introduction to Designing and Developing a Website'. For those with a more technical interest there are two Level 2 courses in Web Technologies, 'Web Data Serving', and 'The Intranet and Integration'.

The courses are run largely in the evenings and weekends so these courses are ideal for those that can't fit their learning in 9am-5pm.

SLED also has a wide range of other modules to choose from, you can get the full list from www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/conted/cfa/

Alternatively get in touch with Cath Dyson on ext 6096, or email: c.dyson1@bradford.ac.uk for further information on IT modules or ring ext 3210 for general enquiries.

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Learning Support Seminars from the TQEG

Introduction to Using Learning Technologies - A full-day Workshop on 7th January - Learning Technology Strand

Developing Computer Assisted Assessment - A half-day Workshop on 9th January - Learning Technology Strand

Using Computer Conferencing for Teaching - A half-day Workshop on 10th January - Learning Technology Strand

Further information can be obtained via the web at: www.brad.ac.uk/acad/tqeg/Programmes/LSSeminars02-03/workshops.htm.

To book a place email: tqe-sec@bradford.ac.uk or phone ext 3286.

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Gallery II Exhibition

The University's very own art gallery is now open featuring a new exhibition of work from the permanent art collection of the University of Bradford.

'From the Collection' will run during term time from Monday 13th January to Friday 31st January 2003.

For the full details visit the Gallery II web page.

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Stamps for Guide Dogs

If you have any used stamps left over from the Festive Season please could you send them in to: Shirley Moorhouse, Student Advisor, UBU Advice Centre, Communal Building.

Many thanks.

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Additional course from the Staff Development Unit

Induction For New Managers

Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th April 2003
Times: 09.15 - 16.30
Tutors: Pete Sayers and others

This course is ideally suited for staff who are new to managing or who have been a manager for between 0 and 2 years. A significant part of these two days will be spent reflecting on the participants own experiences as new managers and the skills needed to develop in order to become more effective. There will be the traditional inputs regarding good practice and University procedures but also problem-solving case studies to encourage thinking around those issues which do not fall neatly into University policy.

If you would like a place on this training events, please either complete the on-line booking form at: www.brad.ac.uk/admin/staffdev/programmes/booking.html, e-mail us at: staffdev@bradford.ac.uk or call us on ext: 3102.

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Secret Santa Success

The UCAN Volunteer Project Co-ordinator, Caroline Chambers, would like to express her gratitude to all staff and students of the University who made contributions to the Secret Santa 2002 collection.

Special thanks to all staff on E Floor, Richmond Building and to the following University Timegivers: Lesley Beebe, James Bishop, Tracey Brankin, Deborah Cawley, Helen Dewhirst, Jolanda Hagoort, Colin Leeman, Elizabeth Parton, and Graham Smith.

This initiative, in partnership with Business in the Community's 'Bradford Cares', was a fantastic success. The University of Bradford achieved and exceeded the targets set. Bradford Foyer were the first to receive 35 gift bags for its 16 to 25 year old students. They wrote to thank all involved: "We are all writing to say thank you for the brilliant presents. Everyone was really surprised at how good they were and how well chosen. It was kind of those involved to take so much time and trouble to bag and wrap things up so nicely. We would all like to say just how much the gifts were appreciated. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!"

The staff and students of the University also provided 50 food hampers for elderly and house bound residents of Odsal; distributed by the staff and volunteers of Odsal Community Centre. 100 children's toys were collected, gift wrapped and presented to Sutton Community Housing Association for distribution after the annual pantomime on 11th January 2003.

Thank you once again for all donations and assistance with this project.

For further details watch out for a feature article in the next edition of News and Views. If you would like further information about the UCAN Volunteering project or you are interested in becoming a staff volunteer please contact Caroline Chambers, UCAN Volunteer Co-ordinator on ext 3278 or email C.Chambers1@bradford.ac.uk

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Reminder - Consultation on Top-Up for Honours

In Staff Briefing 94 I asked for your views on a consultation document regarding Ordinary students who wish to top-up for Honours. This document can be found in pdf form at: www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/acsec/assu/TopupOrdHonsConsultation.pdf

The closing date for responses was Monday 13th January 2003, but this has now been extended to Friday 17th January 2003 to give you more time to contribute to the discussion on this issue.

Further information is available from Alison Carass in ASSU, on ext 3897 or email a.j.carass@bradford.ac.uk.

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Last updated: 6 January 2003
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