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Week ending Friday 13 January 2006 |
Staff BriefingA joint initiative by MIS, Corporate |
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Next editions and entries to the briefing
- Monday 16 January 2006 (afternoon)
- Monday 23 January 2006
Please keep entries concise with, if necessary, a link to further details on the web. Please check entries for accuracy and timeliness before sending. Deadline for entries is (generally) 12 noon each Friday.
Email: briefing@bradford.ac.uk
General University notices
Sports Centre Offer January 2006
The Sports Centre will be running two special offers to help you kick start your New Year.
Join our 6 week Weight Management programme in January and get an assessment plus 18 one-to-one training sessions for only £80.
OR
Take out a 12 month CHOICE membership in January and get ONE MONTH FREE!
For more information on these offers, call into the Sports Centre reception or telephone 234871/234868/234869.
Career Development Services - Launch of a new Careers Resource
Career Development Services staff have joined forces with staff at Leeds Metropolitan University to write and develop a brand new Careers resource - Careers Futures. The workbooks were developed by a team of Career Development Advisers and Colin Neville Effective Learning Officer at the School of Management.
Careers Futures covers the areas of self analysis looking at decision making, work values, skills and then how these can then be applied to the needs of employers and job search. In total there are six workbooks that can be used on a standalone or a complete set basis.
Activities can be used interactively with students on an individual basis or in groups, they are well laid and out and adhere to the 'Plain English standards'. The resource comes in a paper version in a folder and is also available on CD Rom.
Career Development Services are sure that personal tutors, placement tutors and any student support service may find these useful. They will be particular useful to support students in producing Progress Files or in Personal Development Planning.
For further information please contact Ann Berry or Catherine Gregory in Career Development Services. Email a.berry@bradford.ac.uk or c.m.gregory@bradford.ac.uk or telephone 01274 234991
Italian Classes
Italian classes will recommence on 25th January, 5.30 - 7.30 p.m. These classes are suitable for those with some basic knowledge of Italian. Further details from Anne Croasdell, Languages and European Studies, email A.E.Croasdell@bradford.ac.uk.
Dave Taylor's retirement - reminder
A reminder that there will be an official retirement reception for Dave Taylor, the School of Management's Associate Dean for Collaborative Provision, on Tuesday 10 January from 4 - 6pm at Heaton Mount. Anybody wanting to wish him well and say goodbye is welcome.
If you still would like to contribute to a leaving gift, there is a central account available (Account Code: 078055 83001 0036) as well as a retirement card for signing at the Cashier Desk in the Richmond Building. There is also a card and envelope in the reception at Emm Lane.
Professional Development in Leadership and Management
The University is running a Leadership and Management programme incorporating the ILM level 4 Diploma in Management.
The Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management is designed for people currently working in a managerial role. The course provides the necessary skills and knowledge for effective leaders and managers and augments this with practical work experience in your existing role. The programme also incorporates the Level 4 Diploma in Management from the Institute of Leadership and Management so you can achieve two qualifications at the same time!
The programme is modular and can be studied part-time, which equates to the equivalent of one day per week attending classes.
Our next programme starts on Monday 30 January, with 2 modules running from 2pm through to 9pm with a one hour break between 5pm and 6pm.
We will be holding an information event in Richmond Foyer on Wednesday 18 January between 1pm and 5pm where you can find out more, or call Alan Maybury on (23)3210 or email a.maybury@bradford.ac.uk
Full details at: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/conted/cfa/fd-leadership.html
Saturday Courses in Personal and Professional Development from SLED
Neuro-linguistic Programming: Decision Making and Change - A follow on module for those with previous knowledge of NLP
4/2, 18/2, 4/3Assertiveness for Men and Women - Learn and develop the skills
11/2, 18/3, 1/4Mind,Body and Spirit - Study psychology, biology and spirituality to understand the factors affecting human behaviour and motivation
25/2, 25/3, 8/4, 22/4, 6/5Advanced Transactional Analysis - Develop your understanding of the TA theories and apply this psychological approach to your personal and professional life
25/3, 1/4, 22/4, 29/4, 6/5
All courses run from 10.00 - 16.30.
Enrol now by contacting the School of Lifelong Education and Development on 3210 or e-mail j.a.godward@bradford.ac.uk for details.
SLED Information and Enrolment session
There will be an Information and Enrolment session for SLED on Wednesday 18 January, from 1pm to 7pm.
Full details at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/conted/openday.html
Accommodation Guide 2006/2007
The accommodation guide has been updated to take account of the changes in Accommodation Services. Copies should be available from Monday 30th January.
All requests for copies should be made on the form below and sent to Mr Tony Drake, Head Porter, Accommodation Services, Bradford Hall Reception, or by email to: A.Drake1@bradford.ac.uk
- Accommodation Booklet Request Form (word doc, will open in a new window)
All booklets ordered will be put on file and delivered as soon as they are received from printing.
Nestle Powwow Watercoolers
Following termination of their contract, Nestle should by now have completed
the collection of all their watercooler machines across campus. If though
this is not the case, could you please contact purchasing@bradford.ac.uk
so that we can arrange for them to be returned.
An alternative supplier, Bronte Natural Spring (Tel 01484 667788) should
be used in the interim until a new contract is tendered, later this year.
News from Purchasing - Hotels and Taxis
After recent benchmarking exercise of local and national hotel rates, Purchasing Services recommends the use of First Option, a third party booking agent for all of your accommodation and conference requirements. They offer the most competitvely negotiated rates and operate on an invoiced 'bill back' basis which takes away the need to pay for hotels yourself.
For further info see Purchasing Services website, UoB Agreements or click
on the link: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/purchasing/uni/firstoptionbuyersguide.doc
(will open in a new window)
Also
The taxi hire companies have been changed due to poor timekeeping and inflated charges. The new companies available for use are Bradford Central Taxis and Girlington Taxis. For rates and contact details click on the link:
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/purchasing/uni/travel-suppliers.php#TaxiHire
Happy New Year and welcome back . . . from the Counselling Service!
We are here to help if you want to talk anything through, or if you have a student who would like to talk - see poster (will open in a new window).
The next Exam Stress group for students is on January 18th at 12.30 in
the Students' Union, contact the Counselling Service on 235750
or text 07749 820070, email counselling@bradford.ac.uk
for further information.
Race Equality Staff Forum
The next meeting of the Race Equality Staff Forum will take place on Wednesday 18 January from 11.30am to 1.30 pm in D31, Richmond Building. Lunch will be provided. The Forum is there to enable staff to meet and discuss the issues, connected with diversity, that they feel are important and provides a 'voice' into the formal University structure. All staff are welcome - if you haven't been before why not come along, for all or part of the meeting, and see what it's all about?
Contact the Equality Unit on 3076 or equality@bradford.ac.uk if you would like more information.
"Thank You" from Adrienne Metcalf
Just to say many thanks to everyone for the wonderful gifts, flowers, cards, photographs and good wishes which I received on the occasion of my retirement.
Also thank you for your friendship and helpfulness over the many years I have been here. It's been a pleasure to know you and I hope you all enjoy good health, happiness and prosperity in the coming year.
With warmest wishes to everyone and 'thank you' again.
Adrienne
Training courses and presentations
Making online documents accessible - lunchtime presentation (reminder)
13:00 - 14:00 Tuesday 10 January 2006
Aims: We work in an age where the electronic transfer of information is increasingly important, but what steps must you take to ensure that the end user can access this? This session explores some of the issues involved in making online documents accessible to a wide audience.
Target audience: Anyone creating documents in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, or Acrobat that are delivered via the Web, Blackboard or Email.
To reserve a place see: http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog/it/index.php?course=lw-od
Intellectual Property
Commercialisation & Consultancy Training Event organised by Research & Knowledge Transfer Support
An Introduction to IP, Commercialisation and Consultancy
Wednesday 25th January 12.00 - 2.00pm (lunch provided)
This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in learning about the different types of IP and ways to commercialise. The session will also focus on consultancy at the University. Presentations will be given by the IP Manager and the Contracts and Consultancy Manager.
To book your place please go to: http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog/knowledge/index.php?course=COMM
IP & Commercialisation
The successful exploitation of research needs careful thought and planning.
The identification and protection of emerging intellectual property has
to follow a number of rules, which determine what can and cannot be done.
Come and learn about the main types of intellectual property, how to protect
it and what are the ways it might be commercialised.
Consultancy
Consultancy is a key activity in Knowledge Transfer and provides a route
for academics to apply their research and teaching activities outside
of the University. This introductory session includes input on the role
and context of consultancy for academic staff including: financial management;
rules and regulations; professional indemnity insurance and other practical
support.
Forthcoming Web courses
Effective Web Site Design - 19 & 20 January 2006
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/dev-prog/it/index.php?course=web-fs
Weave your own Web - Intro to HTML - 26 January 2006
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/dev-prog/it/index.php?course=web-wea
FrontPage Introduction - 27 January 2006
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/dev-prog/it/index.php?course=web-fp
Dreamweaver Introduction - 6 February 2006
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/dev-prog/it/index.php?course=web-dw
Designing Effective Web Site Navigation (touches on use of PHP) - 7
February 2006
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/dev-prog/it/index.php?course=web-nav
Issues in Student Mental Health - lunchtime seminar
A lunchtime seminar for all staff in the University. The seminar will be led by James Moore, Mental Health Advisor based in the Disabilities Office.It will give staff a chance to become more familiar with the current issues regarding student mental health, what the University's responsibilities are within the legal framework and how the University can support staff to support students with mental health difficulties. The Seminar will that place on Friday 3rd February from 12.30 - 1.45 in the Staff Refectory in Richmond.
To book a place please ring James on 235977 or email your details to him j.t.moore@bradford.ac.uk. Places are limited for this seminar so an early booking is advisable.
Works on Campus
School of Management
Resurfacing of driveway between Emm Lane and the roundabout in front of Emm Lane Building. Preparation works will be carried out on Friday 13th January 2006, resurfacing on Saturday 14th January 2006 and completion of the bus stand on Monday 16th January 2006.
Please note there will be no parking on the drive on these dates. We apologise for any inconvenience caused during these improvement works.
Should you have any queries regarding the work, please direct them to Mr Alan Harrison, Building Maintenance Officer on extension 3423.
Lectures, seminars and newsletters
Learning Support Seminars and Events from TQEG
Sharing Good Practice for the Annual Monitoring of Collaborative Provision on 17 January 2006 at 1200 - 1400. Presented by Kirsty Priestley of the Academic Standards and Support Unit
Managing Student Diversity on 18 January 2006 at 1330 -1630 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building. Presented by Professor Udy Archibong of the School of Health Studies.
Assuring the Quality and Standards of Collaborative Provision on 23 January 2006 at 1300-1400 in Room 01.58, JBP Library Building. Presented by Allison Campbell of the Academic Standards and Support Unit.
Blackboard Starter Pack on 24 January 2006 at 0930-1630 in Room 1.7, JBP Library Building. Presented by Carol Higgison and Ken Panko of TQEG and Jak Radice of the School of Health Studies.
Online Assessment (CAA) using QuestionMark Perception on 25 January 2006 at 0930-1230 in Room 1.7, JBP Library Building. Presented by Carol Higgison and Ken Panko of TQEG and Jak Radice of the School of Health Studies.
Supporting Reflective Learning on 25 January 2006 at 1300-1400 in Room 01.58 JBP Library Building. Presented by Professor Peter Hartley of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group.
Centre for Community Collaboration on 1 February 2006 at 1300-1400 in Room 01.58 JBP Library Building. Presented by Steve Skinner of the School of Lifelong Education and Development.
Assessing Students Online - A 6 week online course beginning 6 February 2006. Led by Carol Higgison and Ken Panko of TQEG and Jak Radice of the School of Health Studies.
Getting Started with Blackboard on 7 February 2006 at 1300-1500 in Horton Building. Presented by Carol Higgison and Ken Panko of TQEG and Jak Radice of the School of Health Studies.
Online Assessment in Blackboard on 14 February 2006 at 1300-1500 in Horton Building. Presented by Carol Higgison and Ken Panko of TQEG and Jak Radice of the School of Health Studies.
Bradford University Academy and it many Strands on 15 February 2006 at 1300-1400. Presented by Sally Raby of Marketing and Corporate Communications.
Providing Support for Students with Dyslexia on 22 February 2006 at 1300-1400. Presented by Helena Jones of Disabilities Office.
Assessing Group Work on 24 February 2006 at 1300-1400. Presented by Dr Chris Alder of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group.
Online Collaboration in Blackboard on 28 February 2006 at 1300-1500. Presented by Carol Higgison, Ken Panko of TQEG and Jak Radice of the School of Health Studies.
Details of the above events and online booking can be found in at: http://www.brad.ac.uk/dev-prog. All the Teaching Quality and Enhancement Group's Seminars are listed on the "Learning and Teaching" link.
Please contact Christine Rayment or Beverley Lyons on 5138 or email tqe-sec@bradford.ac.uk if you have further enquiries.
School of Management Research Seminars
You are invited to the first research seminar of 2006 entitled "What has Research Done for Fundraising Recently?" to be given by Professor Adrian Sargeant of the Bristol Business School at the University of West England on Monday 16 January at 1.30 - 3.30 pm Crossland Suite, Heaton Mount, School of Management.
In this session we will explore the critical issues presently faced by
UK fundraisers, including public trust and confidence, the benchmarking
of performance, transparency/accountability, donor retention, managing
new media and campaign integration. We will examine the contribution of
academic research to these issues and map out a research agenda for the
future.
Contact Kathy Cousens, Research Programme Administrator, School of Managementif you wish to attend or would like further details. Email: K.A.Cousens@Bradford.ac.uk
Job Vacancies at the University
Current vacancies at the University can be found at the Personnel website:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/personnel/jobvacancies/
The weekly bulletin can also be found as a pdf from the same page.
All queries should be directed to Personnel: ext: 5347, email: personnel@bradford.ac.uk
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