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Electrical Power Shutdown
Phoenix Building, South West Block
Saturday 4th October 2003
To enable essential maintenance works to be carried out within the Phoenix Building, South West Block M.V Electrical Switchroom, it will be necessary to shut down the electrical supplies to the Phoenix Building, South West Block on Saturday 4th October 2003.
The electricity supply to the building will be turned off at 08.00 hours and shall be reinstated no later than 10.00 hours on the same day. As a precaution against possible loss or corruption of data information it is advisable to power down all file servers and computer equipment for the duration of the shutdown. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience and disruption this will cause.
If you have any queries or require additional information please contact:
Dexter Wright
Estates & Facilities Department
Ext. 3432
Fax 5450
Email: d.d.wright@bradford.ac.uk
Arts on Campus - new season online
The new season of Arts on Campus is now online at: www.bradford.ac.uk/arts
Have a look and see what is happening at Theatre in the Mill, Tasmin Little Music Centre and Gallery II. There really is something for everyone whether you fancy taking part in a performance project or show or simply wish to watch the groups that will be visiting the campus.
If you would like a printed copy of the brochure popping in the internal mail email: c.s.gibbons1@bradford.ac.uk
This week
Hansell String Quartet
Wednesday 1st October,
12.30pm - Richmond Foyer
Part of the Convent Garden Lunchtime Series,
Tasmin Little Music Centre
George
Guest - A Retrospective
Friday 3rd October - Friday 24th October, 11am - 3pm FREE
Exhibition and workshops Gallery II
Coming Soon
The
24 Hour Show
Are you ready to put together a show, from scratch, in 24 hours all in
the name of charity? But what will the show be . . ? Turn up at 7.30pm
on Friday 10th October at 7.30pm, Theatre in the Mill,
to find out.
Blackboard Update from TQEG/LSS
We have upgraded the Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment service over the summer. This includes some changes to the look and feel of Blackboard itself and some additional features. A newsletter outlining the updates has been distributed to current Blackboard users. If you have not yet received a copy please email bb-support@bradford.ac.uk.
We have also scheduled four briefing sessions on "Blackboard's New Functionality":
- Tuesday 30 September 9-10am, Room 1.7 in JB Priestley Library
- Wednesday 1 October, 1-2pm, Interactive Learning Centre, Unity Building
- Wednesday 1 October, 4-5pm, Room 1.7 in JB Priestley Library
- Thursday 2 October, 8.30-9.30am, Interactive Learning Centre, Unity Building
To book a place please email tqe-sec@bradford.ac.uk or phone ext 3286.
Support for e-Learning and the Blackboard VLE
The University has recently appointed Ken Panko to the new role of Learning Technology Support Officer. Ken is based within Learning Support Services but will be working closely with Carol Higgison, the e-Learning Adviser in TQEG, to develop and extend the support available to Blackboard users - Schools, Departments and individuals engaging with e-learning.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of using the Blackboard VLE, including access and support please do not hesitate to contact the Blackboard support team (Carol and Ken) by emailing bb-support@bradford.ac.uk or phoning ext 3291.
Note-takers needed
The Disability Office urgently need good note-takers to support disabled students in lectures.
Please pass on to any students who may be interested in earning £5 - £6 per hour and are available during the week.
Please contact:
- Andrea in the JobShop on 234992 (4992 internal)
- Gill or Masarat in the Disability Office on 233739 (3739 internal)
Learning Support Seminars
from the TQEG
Juggling the Media - Blended Approaches to Student Support at the Open University - on 14 October 2003 - Video Conference Series.
Further information via: http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/tqeg/Programmes/LSSeminars03-04/videoconference.htm
Institutional Audit Briefing on 15 October 2003 - Quality Assurance and Enhancement Strand - Further information can be obtained via: http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/tqeg/Programmes/LSSeminars03-04/qualityassurance.htm
Career Development Services - (How can we help you?) on 17 October 2003 - Excellence Plus Strand
Further information can be obtained via: http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/tqeg/Programmes/LSSeminars03-04/excellenceplus.htm
To book a place e-mail tqe-sec@bradford.ac.uk or phone ext 3286.
User Satisfaction Survey I.C.T. Support Services
Following the merger of MIS and Computer Centre first level ICT Support Services in January 2003, we would now like to canvass your opinion on the success of that process.
As promised at the time, we are now undertaking a user satisfaction survey across both academic and administrative departments. As a user of our merged ICT Support Services, we would very much welcome your input into our review process.
Please complete the online form at http://www.brad.ac.uk/lss/it-services/support/survey.php on completion click the submit button to send us your views.
Many thanks in advance for your co-operation.
Counselling Service - information for staff
The University of Bradford/Bradford College Counselling Service is available to all students: full-time/part-time, undergraduate/postgraduate. Confidential help and support is offered free-of-charge throughout the year. Our aim is to help students manage more effectively with any personal difficulties that may arise during their time at college/University.
Students are encouraged to make contact themselves with the Counselling Service. However, some students may be unsure of what to expect. Staff can facilitate a self-referral by providing relevant information about the counselling service and reassuring students that the process of coming for counselling is private and voluntary. Most students then make the arrangements smoothly enough. Appointments can be made in person at Counselling Service (Main Base), Communal Building, University campus; by telephone (01274 235750); or by email (counselling@bradford.ac.uk).
The Drop-In Service operates daily in term time between 12.15-13.15 hours at Student Services, Grove Building, College campus. This enables students to see a counsellor for a short time (15 minutes), without an appointment being necessary, and on a first-come-first-served basis. Enquiries can be made in person; by telephone (01274-433042); or by email (student.services@bilk.ac.uk).
The Counselling Services also welcomes staff to contact us if they have concerns about a particular student or a developing situation. We offer consultation, information and professional support on a range of issues related to working with students. As a member of staff, you can use the counselling service for yourself. We are equally happy to talk further about the service to staff groups. To arrange this please contact Richard Wilson, Director of the Counselling Service, ext: 5750
Administrative/Professional Career Development Scheme
Invitation to become a mentor to a participant joining the scheme in 2003/2004
Deadline for interest and profiles: Friday 10 October 2003
The administrative/Professional Career Development Scheme is now entering its sixth year and we are looking for Academic Related staff who would be interested in acting as a mentor to a participant joining the Scheme this autumn. Your involvement would provide not only valuable support to a participant but a development opportunity for you. All you need to be eligible is experience of working on administrative/professional grades for at least a few years and an interest in supporting a member of staff with their development.
A mentor training day for mentors is planned for 28 October.
Course details and booking can be found at: http://staffdev.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/cgi-bin/staffdev/enduser_course.pl?event_id=467
More details about volunteering to become a mentor can be found at: www.brad.ac.uk/admin/staffdev/Careerdv/ or can be posted to you if you call Helen Dennett in the Staff Development Unit on ext. 3096.
For Clerical and Technician
Staff
Administrative/professional career development scheme -
invitation to participate for 2003/2004
Deadline for interest: 20
October 2003
Final Commitment: 3 November 2003
This scheme provides a supportive framework to enable secretarial, clerical, technician and other non-academic related staff develop competencies in preparation for working in academic related posts. If you are interested in knowing more then:
- Read the full invitation for participants on the web at: www.brad.ac.uk/admin/staffdev/careerdv
- Attend a meeting on 9 October from 12 - 2. Please contact Helen Dennett on 3096 or e-mail: h.dennett@bradford.ac.uk for the venue.
- Contact Helen Dennett on the above for further details.
Applications for participation in 2003/4 need the agreement of your Head of Department or School and should be made in writing to Helen Dennett, Staff Development Unit as soon as possible and no later than 3 November.
Volunteers needed for new Eco-Network
Few of us are aware of how significantly we impact on the environment or just how easy it is to green our work habits so we are calling for volunteers who are prepared to help raise the environmental awareness of their colleagues. Being an ECO means accepting that while you are part of the problem, you're also part of the solution.
All we ask is that you spare what time you can afford, whether 5 minutes or half an hour every couple of months to put up posters near printers, stickers near light switches or give out freebies (recycled pens) to your colleagues.
Free environmental material designed to motivate staff to reduce their environmental impacts will be provide by the Estates & Facilities Department through a series of themed months of environmental activity:
- November 2003 save energy
- February 2004 cut down waste
- May 2004 save water
- October 2004 travel sensibly
To join the ECO network, please contact Jaime Sullivan, Environmental Manager by e-mailing environment@bradford.ac.uk stating YES I want to become an ECO and include your works address and ext number.
Alternatively contact Jaime by calling 3430.
Education Research Seminar
'A sabbatical year spent in the Unit of Educational Research & Evaluation' presented by Professor Zhou Yan (visiting academic) on Wednesday, 1 October 2003 at 4.15pm in The Boardroom, 'D' Floor, Richmond Building.
Attendance is FREE. Refreshments available.
Please ring Linda Fox on 01274 235984 or email l.j.fox@bradford.ac.uk to book a place.
Thank You
Cyn Gault from the International Office would like to say thanks to all the contributors of clothes and toys to the School in Kenya.
Photos of the children and their teachers are below, click on each image for a bigger version:
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Cyn Gault, ext: 5181.
Job Vacancies at the University and College
Current vacancies at the University and College 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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