Supporting Sessional Staff at Macquarie University
This web page provides useful links for sessional staff at Macquarie University. Links are grouped into the 3 areas of:
1. Administrative and Workplace Support
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Audio Visual Technical Services |
Audio-visual services are managed by the Centre for Flexible learning. |
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A copy of the audiovisual services (AVTS) request for service sheet can be obtained at |
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Class timetables |
To view class timetables go to |
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Emergency telephone number |
In cases of serious illness, injury or safety concern dial State your name, the problem and the location of the emergency. Security will call an ambulance and ensure access for the ambulance. Security officers are also able to provide first aid assistance. Note: DO NOT move the casualty unless there is a danger to life. Switch off any electricity or mechanical equipment involved (if safe to do so). |
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Enterprise Agreement |
Specifically pertaining to casual employment |
http://www.pers.mq.edu.au/enterprise/ea0306/html/100_809.html |
Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) training |
Compulsory online training modules. All sessional staff must complete this training. |
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Parking |
The University operates a Restricted Parking Area Scheme. Periodical entry permits (annual car parking stickers) are available on personal application to the Cashier's office in the Student Centre (current cost is $125.00, excluding. GST for one year or $71.00, excluding GST for half a year). A staff ID number is needed and proof of employment (pay slip) may be required. Alternatively if you are presenting a limited number of lectures or tutorials you may wish to make use of a daily entry permit which is available from ticket dispensing machines near the two main entrances and other identified car parks within the campus (coins are needed and the cost is $8 per day). The cashiers' office is open 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays and the short Christmas break) part of the Student Centre located on the ground floor of the Lincoln Building (C8A). |
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Personnel calendar (pay dates) |
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Printery |
Large printing jobs are handled by the university printery - Macquarie Lighthouse Press. These jobs include unit outlines, study guides, unit materials in general and undergraduate books of readings to be sold through the on-campus Co-op bookstore. Check with your department about the departmental requisition process. |
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Deadlines for orders are set for the beginning of each semester as this is a peak time for jobs. Deadlines are published in the Staff News, also available on the internet. Outside of peak times most jobs are turned around in about one week. The extension for Macquarie Lighthouse Press is 7385. |
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Room locations |
Each room in the university is identified by a code giving its location on the campus, e.g., E7B 263. The E7B refers to a building on the eastern side of the campus (E), Site number 7 and building block B. As for room number 263, the first number "2" refers to the level that the room is located on and the following two numbers "63" are the room number. Note that rooms located at ground level can begin with a "0", "1", "2" or even "3" depending upon their relative height to sea level. |
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Telephone list - university staff and University contacts |
Just type in the name you are looking for and their contact details will be provided. |
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Timesheets |
All forms are also available on the university staff intranet. |
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Casual academic timesheets (Form 6.02b) can be downloaded at |
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University map |
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University calendar/ handbooks |
University calendar/ handbooks are available on the internet at Information is available on what programs are offered in each area of study, degree and program requirements for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The Centre for Open Education (COE) at Macquarie university manages distance education and their handbook is available at |
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The Centre for Open Education (COE) at Macquarie university manages distance education and their handbook is available at |
2. Teaching and Professional Development Support
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Descriptor |
Link |
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Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL) |
CFL is a centralised service centre, established to assist staff in the development and delivery of their online and multi media teaching materials. The centre provides support for all areas of flexible learning such as iLectures, LAMS and WebCT, use of high quality learning resources and IT. |
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Centre for Professional Development (CPD) |
Professional support and professional development courses are available to all sessional staff. |
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Feedback for tutor sheet |
As a tutor, you have an understanding and special insight into the learning experience of your students in tutorials this semester. It would greatly assist the unit co-ordinator in improving the unit for future students, if you could complete the feedback for tutor sheet. The purpose of the reflection sheet is for the development of teaching and the improvement of the unit. Please also make a copy for yourself before returning to the unit co-ordinator. |
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Foundation in Learning and Teaching (FILT) |
This 4 1/2 day course is offered to all new and sessional teaching staff. It provides you with knowledge and skills that support and enhance your teaching. |
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Library access |
Library borrowing is available to sessional staff. To obtain a library card the library requires you to bring a letter (on official letterhead) from the Institute stating that you are a casual or part time contract staff member and including the dates of your contract. These letters can be obtained by request from the administrative officer in your department. When you get to the library you will be asked to complete a Library Associate Application Form. Allow 48 hours for processing before you return to collect your photo ID library borrowing card. Library cards also enable you to have remote access to library resources including e-reserve, e-books, e journals & databases. A login and password is required to access these resources remotely, for example, from your computer at home. |
Login: Library Associates identification (ID) number Password: Last 8 digits of the barcode on the Library Associates ID card |
Sessional teaching - CPD |
The Centre for Professional Development has produced an informative and supportive publication Getting Started in Teaching: Supporting Casual Teaching Staff at Macquarie University. In addition to the hard copy an electronic version can be accessed. |
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Teaching Evaluation for Development Service - TEDS |
Course co-ordinators organise unit evaluations through the Centre for Professional Development that offers a teaching evaluation for development service. |
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Unit evaluations |
Refer to TEDS |
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Writing Gateway |
Students who require support with their academic writing can be directed to the university's writing gateway. This site provides online tutorials on a range of aspects concerned with academic writing. |
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Sessional Teaching |
AUTC project page on teaching ideas (for sessional staff)
Guidelines for sessional teachers are provided on this excellent site. |
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Victoria University's handbook on small group teaching |
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University of Newcastle's sessional handbook |
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/teaching-learning/sessional/resources/Sessional.pdf |
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University of New England's Casual and Sessional Teaching Staff (CAST) handbook |
3. Personal Support
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Counseling services |
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Gymnasium |
The Macquarie University Sports Association provide a sports and leisure centre located within the gymnasium. Details about free classes and membership can be found at |
http://www.musr.mq.edu.au/index.php?p=3d671a2a91db5bb0f28eab0510aa50c4 |
Medical services |
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Safety Escorts |
Dial 7112 after hours escort vehicle (in term time) |
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) |
The National Tertiary Education Union is the union covering staff working in the tertiary sector. |
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Their publication Smart Casuals - NTEU Handbook for Casual University Staff can be found at |
http://www.nteu.org.au/freestyler/gui/files/file406b9a17de34a.PDF |
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They can be contacted on extension 7343 at W3A room 405 |