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9 June 2000

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REVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY 
   COUNSELLING AND HEALTH SERVICES

Submissions are invited on matters relating to the terms of reference set out below. Consolidated submissions from Divisions, Departments, Offices and Units are also welcome. Submissions should reach the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) by Friday 16 June 2000.

The terms of reference for the Review are to consider are as follows:

the challenges facing the Service,
the activities of the Service as they reflect the University's priorities,
the budget priorities within the Service,
the achievement of the goals of the Service,
an assessment of the current performance of the Service against agreed indicators,
accountability of the time of the staff of the Service, and
the future management of the Service.

The review panel hopes to interview members of the University and may seek advice from focus groups of stakeholders.

As background, I draw your attention to the Vice-Chancellor's Strategic Directions, particularly the student services vision and goals and the access and equity vision and goals, and to the Student Service Strategic Plan and the University Counselling and Health Service Strategic Plan (which are available from me on request).

If you have any comments or questions about the review, please feel free to contact me by phone (x7442) or e-mail: (John.Loxton@mq.edu.au).

John Loxton
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

MUSEC OPEN DAY

As part of the 25th Anniversary celebrations of Macquarie University Special Education Centre, visitors are invited to an Open Day featuring classroom programs, career information in special education, postgraduate offerings, publications, and information sessions on services for children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities. Please contact Robyn Beaman on x9621 for more information.

CFL WORKSHOPS

Teaching Online @ Macquarie is a new discussion group aimed at supporting teaching in the online environment. Jenny Nicholls from the Institute of Early Childhood is the guest speaker at the next meeting. She will talk about the development and use of online assessment in ECHL111 Elements of Drama, a unit catering for 180 students. The teaching issues encountered and student experiences should provide a good stimulus for discussion. No bookings are required.

Wednesday 14 June       1.00 - 2.00pm        Mollie Thomson Room, Library
Enquiries: contact Maree Gosper, x9752 or e-mail maree.gosper@mq.edu.au

WebCT Training Sessions
WebCT is one of the tools the Macquarie University Online Teaching Facility (MUOTF) uses to deliver online teaching units. The following series of workshops in June and July provide hands-on training on the basic and more advanced features of WebCT.

WebCT Training for Staff
A series of four sessions: the first session covers educational design issues; the next sessions introduce the basic WebCT course framework and then proceed through the process of developing the course.
Session 1: Thursday 29 June      10:00am - 12:00pm        Mollie Thomson Room, Library
Session 2: Monday 3 July            10:00am - 12:00pm       Training Room 3, Library
Session 3: Thursday 6 July          10:00am - 12:00pm      Training Room 3, Library
Session 4: Monday 10 July          10:00am - 12:00pm      Training Room 3, Library

Using WebCT Bulletin Board And Mail
A practical session for staff which covers the use of these communication tools including messaging, managing mail folders and forums.

Tuesday 27 June   1:00 - 2:00pm     Training Room 3, Library
Monday 17 July     1:00 - 2:00pm     Training Room 3, Library (repeat)

Further details are available on the CFL web site at
http://www.cfl.mq.edu.au/cfl/online/support.html. For bookings and enquiries please contact Phoebe Dangerfield, x7570, phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au
Staff are also reminded that regular support sessions for WebCT are held in the e-studio, Level 1 in the Library, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month during semester, from 1.15 to 2.00pm.
For details see http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/additional/estudio/demos.html

YOUR CHOICE OF SPORTS COURSES

The Creative Leisure Guide will not be out until the end of July, so now is the time to get in early to guarantee your place in one of the great sports courses before they fill up!

The courses range from Latin and Rock 'n Roll dance, to our new Gymnastics Course, and by popular demand, a Fat Loss course. There are many others such as Board Sailing, Yoga at Breakfast, Rock Climbing and more. So check out the Website.

Reminder: The City to Surf on Sunday 16 July, is only six weeks away so come to training early every Wednesday at 7.00am to be fully prepared. Spots are filling fast for the bus to the event, so hurry along to the Spot to book your seat, BBQ and T-shirt for only $10.

Malcolm Boyes (x9484)
Sports Association
Recreation Officer

VICTORIAN TEACHERS GAMES

The Games are on Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 September. Social events are organised for each night.

The sports available are archery, basketball, golf, fishing, ten pin bowling, triathlon, softball, pool, indoor cricket, badminton, netball, tennis, lawn bowls, 10k run, walking, range shooting, cycling, athletics, squash, indoor soccer, kayak/canoeing, volleyball and table tennis.

For information, contact co-ordinator Carolyne Boothman, or manager, Peter Juratowitch, Department of Education, PO Box 381, Moe. Phone: 5127 0400, fax: 5126 1933 Mobile 0419 526709 or e-mail: boothman.carolyne.m@edumail.vic.gov.au

For accommodation information, contact Latrobe Visitor Information Centre, phone 1800 621 409.

BUSINESS & HIGHER EDUCATION AWARDS

The awards are named The Business/Higher Education Round Table Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Collaborative R&D and The Business/Higher Education Round Table Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Collaboration in Education/Training.

One of the key initiatives being pursued by BHERT is the need for more extensive and effective collaboration between industry and higher education in Australia in a number of areas. The 2000 Awards will be presented at the Awards Dinner on 16 November 2000 in Melbourne.

A number of nominated awards is specified with different sponsors, and they are for: Turnover less than $50m per annum and Project/Program less than 3 years in train; Turnover less than $50m per annum and Project/Program more than 3 years in train; Outstanding Achievement in International Collaborative R&D; Outstanding Achievement in Collaborative R&D involving a Cooperative Research Centre.

Awards will be made for projects or programs which have produced new products or services. Criteria for assessment will include innovation, strength of relationship between the partners, national benefits, whether the project or program has attracted new participants, and cultural impact. Only one of the partners in the program or project needs to be a member of BHERT, which widens the field of eligibility.

Applications are now being sought for these Awards. Documentation is available which outlines what needs to be done. The closing date for entries is 31 July 2000. For further information, consult the website (www.bhert.uts.edu.au), e-mail: bhert@ozemail.com.au, phone: 3 9654 8824 or fax: 3 9654 8835.

The Book Shwop
SAM's second-hand Book Shwop makes its return on campus next week. Deposit any old textbooks that you would like to sell at the Book Shwop, located next to STA Travel (SAM Building Level 1), from Tuesday 13 June to Wednesday 15 July, 11.00am to 2.00pm and 5.00pm to 7.00pm every weekday. Registration forms are available at the Spot. Books go on sale in Week 1 of Semester Two. Shwop 'til you dwop!

SAM Activities
Enjoy the mid-year recess and watch out for a busy start to Semester Two with SAM Week, SAM's Annual Dinner, Women in Education Week and the hugely popular, Conception Day.

SAM… the new name
Students At Macquarie (SAM) is the new name that Macquarie University Union has adopted for the new century.

Nicky Shortridge, x7045
Acting Member Services Manager

Intellectual Property and its Management
Tuesday 13 June 1.00 - 3.00pm E6A 116

Universities are knowledge-creating institutions. Knowledge is one of the key products of our everyday endeavours. But how do we manage our intellectual property? What efforts do we, or should we take to protect or exploit it? What can we do to ensure that the fruits of our labour are not lost to ourselves and the University?

This workshop is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to explore these issues within the relevant Federal, State and institutional legislative and policy frameworks. A must for all active researchers!

Facilitator: Peter Bergquist
Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598

Cross Cultural Effectiveness
Wednesday 14 June 9.30am - 4.30pm E6A 116

This workshop is intended to heighten the awareness of both academic and general staff to cultural differences, to give useful information about what this means regarding our communication styles, and to offer strategies for more effective communication. Lunch will be provided.

Facilitator: External consultant, Charles Khoo
Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619

Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group
Thursday 15 June 1.00 - 2.00pm E6A 116

Supervising Postgraduate Student: an individual teaching relationship
David Cairns will lead a discussion on supervising postgraduate students based on his own experiences. David was voted Supervisor of the Year, 1999, by MUPRA. Come along and join the discussion. Tea and coffee provided.

Facilitator: David Cairns (Psychology Department)
Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446

Teaching Large Classes in Lectures
Monday 19 June 1.00 - 3.00pm E6A 116

This workshop will focus on practical ways of making learning more interactive and teaching in lectures more effective, based on research into student learning. Participants will be introduced to strategies that have proved effective in promoting active learning in lectures in different disciplinary contexts, and will have the opportunity to discuss them.

Facilitators: Professor Rod O'Donnell (Economics) and Kelsie Dadd with Moya Adams
Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446

Teaching Large Classes: Teaching in Teams, Large Tutorials
Tuesday 20 June 1.00 - 3.00pm E6A 116

This workshop will look at practical ways to increase interaction and active learning in large tutorials. It will introduce participants experientially to strategies to increase class participation, and to subdivide large tutorials into small groups. Participants are encouraged to bring along their specific concerns.

Facilitators: Cathy Rytmeister (Economic and Financial Studies) and Moya Adams

Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446

Publishing your Research: The Writing and Publication Processes
Wednesday 21 June 9.00 am - 5.00pm E6A 116

This full day workshop, conducted by Professor Royce Sadler, author of Up the Publication Road: A Guide to Publishing in Scholarly Journals for Academics, Researchers and Graduate Students provides participants with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills in effective writing and publishing.

Part One: Getting Published in Academic Journals (9.00am - 12.30pm), walks participants through the processes of academic publication, dealing with all stages of manuscript preparation, submitting, reviewing, editors' decisions, rejections and acceptances, manuscript revisions, dealing with editors, proof reading and technical matters, and celebrating when it is all over.

Part Two: Developing a Publications Program (1.30 - 5.00pm), leads participants through what is known as the "publications syndicates" scheme.

Note: The number of places in Part Two of the workshop is restricted, and participants need to have attended Part One of the workshop to benefit fully from Part Two.

Lunch will be provided for those who book for the full day.

Facilitator: Professor Royce Sadler
Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598

Developing and Working With Teams: How to Make Them Work
Thursday 22 June 9.30am - 4.30pm SAM Level 3 Function Rooms

This highly experiential workshop will provide participants with opportunities to revisit their understandings of teams - how they are created, developed, and led. Participants will also broaden their knowledge of and skills in effective teamwork. Specifically the workshop will focus on the concept of a "team", the phases and tasks in team development, roles for leaders in building effective teams, the nature of collaborative work cultures, individual/collective responsibilities/behaviours and examples of best practice.

This workshop can benefit both academic and general staff.

Lunch will be provided

Facilitator: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten
Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598

Mediation and Negotiation Skills (as a third party)
Wednesday 28 June 9.30am - 4.30pm SAM Level 3 Function Rooms

This workshop will introduce you to the role of third party mediator and negotiator, and to a number of skills specific to this role. The workshop is highly experiential, and will address the following: A framework for conducting a mediated discussion (between two or more conflicting parties) as a third party, a step-by-step process by which to conduct a mediated discussion, associated skills, the art of negotiation, and mediating/negotiating an agreement.

This workshop is suitable for both academic and general staff.

Lunch will be provided.

Facilitator: External Consultant
Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619

Managing and Using University Assets
Wednesday 28 June 1.00 - 3.00pm E6A 116

Presentations from representatives of the Finance and Buildings and Grounds Offices will assist participants to improve their understanding of the University's policies and procedures with regard to the management and usage of University assets.

Facilitators: Stephen Marshall, Robert Kelly and Mike Webster
Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598

Media mentions:While we use a commercial print media monitoring service, it sometimes misses the mentions and it does not cover radio or television. To ensure a more comprehensive and accurate MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA column, please always let us know whenever you have been a subject or an author of any print media item, including reviews of your work or letters-to-the-editor from you. This column relies on your help for mentions in, or appearances on, the electronic media. Kindly forward the information by e-mail to Kathy Vozella: kvozella@vc.mq.edu.au by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to W6B 148.

Ms Nina Burridge (Education): was interviewed in relation to the launch of the new Reconciliation kit for NSW schools, which she researched and put together with funding from the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs, ABC Radio 2BL, 23 May; SBS TV News, 23 May; said support for reconciliation in NSW schools was high, but teachers might feel reconciliation in the curriculum was too political, The Sydney Morning Herald, 24 May; says a survey of 768 schools from NSW regional and metropolitan areas found a high level of support for integrating reconciliation in school programs, The Australian, 29 May; Campus Review, 31 May - 6 June

Ms Anita Chang (Asian Languages): reported as one of the speakers and judges of the 2000 Mother's Day Essay Competition, Australian Chinese Weekly, 19 May; was reported as one of the judges of the 2000 National Chinese Eisteddfod, Australian Chinese Daily, 31 May

Associate Professor Frank Clarke (Modern History): interviewed on former PM Stanley Melbourne Bruce as part of a regular series on Australia's Prime Ministers, ABC Radio 2BL, 23 May

Professor Des Cooper (Biological Sciences): said small devices containing hormones would be implanted in the neck of does to switch off ovulation in a trial project to cut feral deer numbers in the Royal National Park, The St George and Sutherland Shire Leader, 18 May

Ms Dawn Chadwick (Special Education): said the early years program at Macquarie, which catered for 22 children, eight of them with special needs, was expensive because we need specialised teachers and speech pathologists, so funding it is very difficult, The Northern District Times, 24 May; said that the State Government already had the infrastructure to take on the program, The Northern District Times, 31 May

Ms Trish Edmonds (Library): said that if students come to university without some degree of computer literacy they really suffer, which is one of the main motivations behind Macquarie University Library's IT training scheme, The Sydney Morning Herald, 31 May

Professor Alma Fleet and Dr Catherine Patterson (Institute of Early Childhood): spoke highly of the new Hurlstone Park Children's Centre and presented a workshop on New Approaches to Planning Educational Programs for Young Children at the centre, Cook's River Valley Times, 18 May

Emeritus Professor Yasmine Gooneratne (English): accounts of her literary career and current writing interests, New Straits Times, 24 May; The Star, 24 May; discussion of her involvement in the establishment of the Pemberley International Study Centre in Haputale, Sri Lanka, The Fulbrighter Vol 13, No 1, April

Professor James Guthrie (MGSM): said that new-economy organisations and smart managers are starting to view their employees and their competencies as the most important strength in business creation and value-added activities, The Age, 2 June

Associate Professor Phil Hayward (Media and Communications): interviewed in relation to the role of music in Reconciliation, ABC Radio 2BL, 23 May

The late Ms Dulcie Holland (Doctor of Letters honoris causa, 1993): distinguished composer, a talented pianist, and Australia's most widely known teacher of music, died on 23 May; Macquarie awarded Holland and her fellow composer and contemporary Miriam Hyde, honorary doctorates of letters, The Sydney Morning Herald, 24 May

Professor Naguib Kanawati (Ancient History): arranged an appointment for journalist Tony Grey with the director-general of the pyramids, Dr Zabi Hawass, in Cairo, The Australian Financial Review Magazine, June

Dr Belinda Siew Luan Khong (Psychology): interviewed on how Buddhist philosophy and psychology can help organisations cope with change, and how meditation can be used as a tool and an adjunct to quiet listening, The Australian Financial Review Magazine, June

Mr Robert Lawton (Sports Association): is currently a member of the executive committee of NSW Olympic Council, The Hills Shire Times, 23 May

Dr Chris Lyttleton (Anthropology): was one of the academics who signed a letter to the Thai Prime Minister to support the villagers' demand that the Pak Mool dam's water gates be opened so that fish can swim upstream, The Nation (Thailand), 21 May

Professor Elizabeth More (MGSM): said the GSM teaches January to December, seven days and seven nights a week including public holidays, The Sydney Morning Herald, 25 May

Dr Robert Norton (Anthropology): was interviewed about the crisis in Fiji, SBS World News, 25 May

Mr James Pitts (Master of Arts graduate): is now general manager of Odyssey House, The Sunday Telegraph, 28 May

Professor Ron Rapee (Psychology): said medication such as antidepressants had been used effectively to treat social phobia but these were mostly a bandaid measure rather than a cure, The Sun-Herald, 28 May

Associate Professor Ross Robinson (MGSM): said shippers are seeking greater efficiencies in their supply chains and transport providers are looking for effective ways to reduce costs and provide value, Daily Commercial News, 19 May

Associate Professor Graeme Russell (Psychology): predicted that when highly motived men made the decision to reduce working hours to care for their children, the children would do well, The Sydney Morning Herald, 3 June; The Sunday Age, 4 June

Mrs Lisa Slattery (BSc student): decided to go back to study at Macquarie University after concerns about how the GST would affect her family plumbing business forced them to close. She would like to get into forensics or toxicology, The Sydney Morning Herald, 24 May

Mr Bill Steele (Research Park): said the evolution of Australia's Silicon Valley between North Sydney and North Ryde really was triggered by Macquarie University and the planning controls and preferences that came out of it, The Australian Financial Review, 25 May

Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): was interviewed in relation to the Israeli pull out from South Lebanon, SBS Radio, 25 May

Ms Chris Whitelaw (Psychology PhD candidate): has studied single mothers and found their preferences in short term partners fit with evolutionary theory. Married mothers were more willing to trade off attractiveness for parental qualities and single mothers were willing to risk pregnancy with very attractive men, going for good genes rather than Mr Nice Guy, The Sydney Morning Herald, 29 May

Issues and Events

The Macquarie University and Charles Sturt University study which followed 127 children from birth to age six to address concerns about the increased use of non-parent child care was the first of its kind undertaken in Australia, The Sunday Mail (SA), 21 May

Macquarie University is one of the universities using Technology One's Student One software, The Australian, 24 May

Darlinghurst Supreme Court was told of a plot to kidnap and murder Macquarie University student Frances Tizzone on her way to university in 1995, The Manly Daily, 23 May

The Centre for Maritime and Intermodal Systems at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management was established a year ago with the sponsorship of some of the shipping industry's biggest names, The Daily Commercial News, 19 May

The Macquarie Graduate School of Management's exit surveys of students who undertake the one-year full time program confirm good expectations for salary hikes, The Sydney Morning Herald, 25 May

Many major high-tech companies settled in North Ryde in the beginning due to the establishment of Macquarie University in the early 1960s, The Australian Financial Review, 25 May

Were customer service is concerned, the Macquarie Graduate School of Management would have to be one of the standout institutions - it is extraordinarily flexible in its delivery of face-to-face teaching, The Sydney Morning Herald, 25 May

Macquarie University's first ever CyberChallenge finished recently with Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Kensington, taking first prize, The Northern District Times, 24 May

The successful Macquarie University early years program for children with special needs is facing extinction due to funding restraints, The Northern District Times, 24 May; parents and directors want the program to continue under the umbrella of the NSW Department of Education so everyone has access to it at their local school, The Northern District Times, 31 May

The Macquarie University Social Anxiety Clinic is keen to recruit more people for its study, The Sun-Herald, 28 May

The Macquarie University Library has one of the most active campus libraries in terms of providing basic IT assistance and education, providing staff and students with an extensive and extremely cheap selection of courses in a range of basic computing areas and IT bridging courses before the beginning of each academic year, The Sydney Morning Herald, 31 May

Greens MLC Lee Rhiannon will support the bill for the Chatswood-Parramatta rail link because it would provide public transport to many centres, including Macquarie University, The Northern District Times, 31 May

Macquarie University is one of the universities offering courses in journalism, with its Bachelor of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies, The Sun-Herald, 4 June

Australasian Political Studies Association Conference
3 to 6 October 2000, Canberra (ANU)
The Australian National University is hosting the Australasian Political Studies Association Conference in October. There are a large number of papers and panels on the program on international relations and on gender issues. The keynote speaker, Drude Dahlerup from University of Stockholm, will speak on The Women's Movement and Globalisation: Empowerment or Disempowerment. There will be a 21^st birthday dinner for the APSA Women's Caucus, at which all are welcome. Register by 1 July to take advantage of heavily discounted early-bird registration. Student members of APSA free. Information and membership forms are on the website:http://apsa2000.anu.edu.au

POSTGRADUATE AWARDS
New Rates
Holders of Australian Postgraduate Awards (APAs), Macquarie University Postgraduate Research Award (MUPGRAs) and Macquarie University International Postgraduate Research Awards (MUIPGRAs) are to receive a stipend increase. From 1 July 2000, new rates will apply to compensate for the GST. The standard full-time stipend will increase to $17,071 per annum while the priority stipend will increase to $22,030. Other allowance rates for these awards will also increase from this date.

AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AFUW)
QUEENSLAND BRANCH
Fellowship Fund Incorporated (FFI)
Fellowships are open to all women graduates of a university or recognised tertiary institution from any country. The Fellowships are for full time study and are tenable at any university or approved institution. If an award is made to an Australian citizen, the Fellowship is also tenable overseas. The value of the Fellowships is roughly equivalent to an Australian Postgraduate Award ($16,415 in 2000).

The Freda Badge Fellowship: for 3 years, full-time PhD study. Must be for study at a different university than where first degree was obtained.

Commemorative Fellowship: for 1 year of formal full-time postgraduate study. Must not be in receipt of full-time salary or on fully paid study leave.

Closing date for the above Fellowships: 31 July 2000. For further information and application forms are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 3, Lincoln Building).

SWISS GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS 2001/2002
Three scholarships are being offered to Australian citizens for study in Switzerland for the academic year 2001-2002 for a period of 9 months. Candidates are required to have a sufficient knowledge of French or German as all courses are given in these languages. Candidates born before 1 January 1966 are not eligible to apply. Allowances range from approximately SFr1450 per month for undergraduate students, to SFr1650 per month for postgraduate and art students; medical insurance and return travel from Switzerland to Australia is covered under the scholarship. Closing Date: 18 September 2000. For further information and application forms are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 3, Lincoln Building).

2000 JULIAN SMALL FOUNDATION RESEARCH GRANT
Applications are sought from postgraduate and undergraduate students who are undertaking research and involved in the study of law, or the study of industrial relations. Julian Small was one of Australia's leading industrial lawyers. The Foundation was established with a generous donation from Julian's partners at Minter Ellison and has many other supporters. The Foundation's annual grant has a maximum value of $6,000. The Trustee Directors may, in their discretion, also make available a second grant of up to $4,000. The successful applicant will be chosen on the basis of a research proposal which clearly sets out how the research will advance thinking and practice in the area of employment law and industrial relations in Australia. Closing Date: Friday 18 August 2000. Application forms may be obtained from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 3, Room 328 Lincoln Building 9850 7277.

Macquarie University Research Fellowships 2001.The purpose of the Macquarie University Research Fellowships Scheme is to provide support at a postdoctoral level to individuals who are normally at the beginning of their research career. Under special circumstances, applications may be considered from individuals re-entering a research career after a period of absence (for example, for health or family reasons). Applicants must have an outstanding academic record in an area of research consistent with the University's research profile, and must hold a PhD degree at the time of commencement of the Fellowship position. Applicants must also identify a staff member at Macquarie University who will take responsibility for the research project in terms of administrative and infrastructural support.

Up to four positions are available from 1 January 2001 for a fixed term of three years. Salary range: Level A $34,647 to $47,019 per annum. Appointees with a PhD will be appointed to a minimum of Point 6 on the salary scale, currently $43,803 per annum. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement.) Guidelines, application form and referee' s report form are available from the Research Office website at http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/MURF/Murfguid.htm or contact Mr Colm Halbert on (02) 9850 8650 or e-mail chalbert@vc.mq.edu.au Applications must reach the Research Office, Building E11A, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 30 June 2000.

OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR: Centre for Flexible Learning: Web Designer (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 18716. The appointee's major responsibility will be to design and develop components of Web sites for online teaching projects and also for research, community outreach or promotional activities of the University. The appointee will also be required to undertake some design assignments in print format. Applicants must have a tertiary qualification at associate diploma level or equivalent in visual communications, graphic design or a related area, ability to use a range of software to create Web sites, experience in producing designs in electronic and print formats, a high level of graphic compositional skills, as well as understanding the constraints on designing for a Web environment. Applicants must also have good organisational ability particularly in arranging priorities and meeting deadlines under pressure, the ability to deal with a range of customers, and good team skills. A demonstrated commitment to quality customer service is also essential.

Preference will be given to applicants who have some experience with developing Web sites to support online learning. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Ms Carolyn Wivell, Executive Manager on 9850 7550, fax 9850 6590 or e-mail carolyn.wivell@mq.edu.au The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. Salary range: Level 5 $34,525 to $38,991 per annum, plus superannuation.(Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement.) Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference `number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 9 June 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE­PRINCIPAL: Undergraduate Studies Section: Assistant Admissions Officer (Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref. 11690.The appointee will process applications for admission to undergraduate programs and administer changes of program; provide advice to students, prospective students and staff on admission, enrolment, student records, programs of study and other student matters. The appointee will have responsibility for Lighthouse/Ranking Committee and the Mature Age Jubilee Scheme. Applicants must have proved ability to handle complex matters, meet deadlines and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; have an understanding of computerised systems and their applications and excellent interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to applicants who have relevant administrative experience in the tertiary sector and a tertiary qualification.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mr Stephen Mu Sung on 9850 7328. The position is a replacement for the current incumbent who is on secondment, and is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis until 15 June 2001. Salary range: Level 5 $34,525 to $38,991 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement). Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 16 June 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

CLASSIFIED

FREEBEE: Single bed mattress with inner springs. Fair condition. Very clean. Epping. Tel: 9876 8459.

FOR SALE: Stereo radio Hitachi TRKW3AU. Silver grey; includes manuals. Excellent condition. Twin cassette high speed dubbing. $80 ono. Tel: 9876 8459.

FOR SALE: Masuda colour television, 48cm, and TEAC VCR - both in excellent condition, $250 for both. Contact Kathy on x7456 or e-mail kvozella@vc.mq.edu.au

FOR SALE: ASI Computer with 5 1/4" drive. (IBM compatible). Thomson Monitor, Star NX 1000 Dot Matrix Printer. Very good condition and in working order. Can be upgraded. $500. Contact Rani x7534 (W) or 9809 0956 (AH).

ROOM TO LET: Rydalmere (Bridge Street). Furnished room to let in house. Quiet location close to bus and trains. Lift to Macquarie, ideal for staff or student. Off-street parking. Rent: $80p.w. + bills + bond. Phone Ian on x7573 (W) or 9638 7693(AH).

ACCOMMODATION WANTED: Visiting academic from the University of Colorado, Boulder requires accommodation from 10 January 2001 to end April 2001 - something small and furnished (1-2 bedrooms), close to bus route to Macquarie. Willing to look after yards, plants, etc. Contact Jean Joss (Biological Sciences) on x8137, jjoss@rna.bio.mq.edu.auor direct to Dave Norris, David.Norris@Colorado.EDU
 
 

DIARY

2000

June

Friday 9 June
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR: Topic to be advised, presented by Dr Roger Summons (AGSO). 1.05pm in Building E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Ann Wilde x8373.

Tuesday 13 June
PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR: Critical Reflection and the Emotions, presented by Catriona Mackenzie (Macquarie). 11.00am to 12.45pm in W6A 720. Enquiries: Nina Ralph x8837 or John Sutton x8817.

Tuesday 13 June
LUNCH TIME TALK: ­ In Search of King Solomon's Ring: Studies on the Cognitive and Communicative Abilities of Grey Parrots, presented by distinguished scientist Irene Pepperberg (Associate Professor at the University of Arizona). 1.00 - 2.00pm in X5B T1.

Tuesday 13 June
CPD WORKSHOP: Intellectual Property and its Management, facilitated by Peter Bergquist. 1.00 - 3.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 14 June
CPD WORKSHOP: Cross Cultural Effectiveness, facilitated by external consultant, Charles Khoo. 9.30am - 4.30pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 14 June
CFL WORKSHOP: Teaching Online @ Macquarie, discussion group, 1.00-2.00pm in the Mollie Thomson Room, Library. Enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752 or e-mail maree.gosper@mq.edu.au. No bookings are required.

Thursday 15 June
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE: Among the Wild Chimpanzees (video). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Thursday 15 June
CPD WORKSHOP: Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group, Postgraduate Supervision, discussion led by David Cairns (Psychology). 1.00 - 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446.

Thursday 15 June
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY SEMINAR:Thermal Comfort, Architecture and Climate, presented by Dr Richard de Dear. 1.00pm in Building E5A 143. Enquiries: Karyn Knowles, x8426 or e-mail karyn.knowles@mq.edu.au

Thursday 15 June
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Research Series: The Letters of Mani the Living, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, presented by Dr Iain Gardner. 7.30pm in X5B 321. Cost $7 ($5 SSEC members). Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Friday 16 June
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR:Budgeting in Catholic Parishes, presented by Dr Ron Kluvers (Victoria University of Technology). 11.00am to 12.30pm in the University Union Function Room 3. Enquiries: Geoffrey Loudon x8536, e-mail: gloudon@efs.mq.edu.au or Lois Cook x8535, e-mail: lcook@efs.mq.edu.au

Friday 16 June
MACQUARIE DISCUSSION GROUP: Persuasion and the Media, presented by Professor Philip Bell.1.00 to 2.00pm in Building E6A 131. All staff welcome.

Friday 16 June
CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: A New Method for Non-Parametric Analysis of Variance, presented by Marti Anderson (University of Auckland). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E8A 290.

Sunday 18 June
MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS: Charisma (clarinet, cello and piano) performs trios by Beethoven, Brahms, Ries (pupil of Beethoven) and Zemlinsky (whose early works attracted the attention of Brahms). 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre. Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925, 9428 1463 or medge@ics.mq.edu.au

Monday 19 June
CPD WORKSHOP: Teaching Large Classes in Lectures, facilitated by Moya Adams, Rod O'Donnell and Kelsie Dadd. 1.00 - 3.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

Monday 19 June
THE MOYAL LECTURE SERIES on Mathematics, Physics and Statistics: Professor Joe Gani (Statistics, ANU) will give this year's lecture. 7.30pm in E6A Lecture Theatre followed by a discussion session, supper and drinks. Enquiries: Associate Professor John Corbett x8945.

Tuesday 20 June
MUSEC (Macquarie University Special Education Centre) OPEN DAY: 10.00am to 3.00pm. As part of the 25th Anniversary celebrations of Macquarie University Special Education Centre, visitors are invited to an Open Day featuring classroom programs, career information in special education, postgraduate offerings, publications, and information sessions on services for children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities. Enquiries: Robyn Beaman on x9621.

Tuesday 20 June
PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR: Two Men and a Plank, presented by Claire Finkelstein (Law, Berkeley). 11.00am to 12.45pm in W6A 720. Enquiries: Nina Ralph x8837 or John Sutton x8817.

Tuesday 20 June
CPD WORKSHOP: Teaching Large Classes: Teaching in Teams; Large Tutorials, facilitated by Moya Adams and Cathy Rytmeister. 1.00 - 3.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 21 June
CPD WORKSHOP: Publishing your Research: The Writing and Publication Process, facilitated by Professor Royce Sadler. 9.00am - 5.00pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

Thursday 22 June
CPD WORKSHOP: Developing and Working With Teams: How to Make Them Work, facilitated by Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten. 9.30am - 4.30pm in SAM Building, Level 3 Function rooms. Lunch will be provided. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

Thursday 22 June
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE: The Trials of Life: A Natural History of Animal Behaviour (video). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Thursday 22 June
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY SEMINAR:Freshwater Habitat Assessment in NSW Coastal Rivers, presented by Dr Jim Thomson. 1.00pm in Building E5A 143. Enquiries: Karyn Knowles, x8426 or e-mail karyn.knowles@mq.edu.au

Friday 23 to Sunday 25 June
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL WEEKEND CONFERENCE: To be held at Morpeth.

Tuesday 27 June
CFL WORKSHOP: Using WebCT Bulletin Board And Mail, 1:00-2:00pm, Training Room 3, Library Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 28 June
CPD WORKSHOP: Mediation and Negotiation Skills (as a 3^rd party), facilitated by external consultant. 9.30am - 4.30pm in SAM Building, Level 3 Function Rooms. Lunch will be provided. Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 28 June
CPD WORKSHOP: Managing and Using University Assets, facilitated by Stephen Marshall, Robert Kelly and Mike Webster. 1.00 - 3.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mailcpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 28 June
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Judaism Series: The Hebrew Bible and Ancient Inscriptions, presented by Dr Ian Young. 7.30pm in X5B 321.Cost $10 ($5 SSEC members). Kosher supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Thursday 29 June
CFL WORKSHOP: WebCT Training: Workshop 1, Educational Design Issues. 10.00am to 12noon in the Mollie Thomson Room, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Thursday 29 June
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE: The Trials of Life: A Natural History of Animal Behaviour (video). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Thursday 29 June
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY SEMINAR:The Significance of Landuse Change in Climate Modelling, presented by Professor Andy Pitman. 1.00pm in Building E5A 143. Enquiries: Karyn Knowles, x8426 or e-mail karyn.knowles@mq.edu.au

Thursday 29 June
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FRIENDS FOUNDATION:Marion Mahoney and Walter Burley Griffin, Architecture on Three Continents, presented by Anne Watson. 5.30 for 6.00pm in the Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5, Library. All Welcome. Enquiries: Cissy Wong, x7499.

July

Thursday 6 July
CFL WORKSHOP: WebCT Training: Workshop 3, WebCT communications and content. 10.00am to 12noon, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Thursday 6 July
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE: The Trials of Life: A Natural History of Animal Behaviour (video). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Monday 10 July
CFL WORKSHOP: WebCT Training: Workshop 4, WebCT student management and quizzes. 10.00am to 12noon, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Thursday 13 July
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE: Gary Larson's Tales from the Far Side (Video). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Thursday 13 July
THE 2000 TEMPLETON LECTURE by Professor Philip Kitcher of Columbia University: Creating Perfect People? The Genetic Revolution and Human Possibilities. 6.00pm in the Bosch Lecture Theatre 1, University of Sydney. Admission is free.

Friday 14 July
WORKSHOP ASSOCIATED WITH THE TEMPLETON LECTURE:Measuring the Quality of Human Life in the Context of Genetic Testing. 10.00am to 4.30pm in the Veterinary Conference Centre, University of Sydney. Registration at 9.30am. Enquiries: Dr Paul Griffiths, e-mail: paulg@scifac.usyd.edu.au.CHAST web site: http://www.scifac.usyd.edu.au/CHAST/

Monday 17 July
CFL WORKSHOP: Using WebCT Bulletin Board And Mail, 1:00-2:00pm, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Thursday 20 July
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE: Frogs (video). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au