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12 October 2001

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Attachment: Center for flexiable working

MGSM have been carrying out enrolment trials in preparation for the commencement of enrolments on 16 November.  The MGSM staff involved are carrying out analysis and testing of their requirements very thoroughly and professionally.  With only a month till MGSM re-enrolments commence, they are working with the AMIS Project Team to resolve the outstanding queries and issues.

The conversion of non-current students’ data from SIS to Student One is almost finalised, with the slight delay being due to priority being required for DETYA work.  The AMIS Data Conversion team, with assistance from the OCS database administrator and our Technology One consultant, has shown outstanding dedication to the task, working long hours so that deadlines can be met.  Macquarie’s SIS data can be very complex, and converting it has provided an interesting challenge!

Your attention is drawn to the fact that from 5.00pm on Friday 12 October the current student system, SIS, will only be available for enquiry access.  Student One will not be available to any users from 15-21 October, and from 22-29 October access will be limited to users who are processing applications.  From 30 October, all student administration processes that previously took place in SIS will function from Student One.  The only exception will be the Hong Kong graduation ceremony that takes place on 5 November.

In order to be able to use Student One, you will need to have a Student One User ID and Password, and have attended relevant training.  If you do not currently have access to Student One, please send an e-mail to amis@mq.edu.au  For training schedules please visit our Web site at: http://www.mq.edu.au/AMIS/train.html

If you have any queries, please send them by e-mail to amis@mq.edu.au

Brian J Spencer
Registrar and Vice-Principal

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FEDERATION FELLOWSHIP FOR MAX COLTHEART

Professor Max Coltheart, Director of our Special Research Centre, the Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Sciences (MACCS), has won one of the coveted Federation Fellowships in 2001.

The award brings further research-based honour to Macquarie, making it one of only two universities (with Newcastle) outside the "Group of Eight" to host such a Fellowship.  Indeed, only seven universities in all were successful in winning Fellowships.

Max was educated at the University of Sydney where he completed his PhD in 1968. He was awarded a Doctorate of
Science by the Macquarie in 2001 in the field of Cognitive Neuropsychology. He was elected to the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia in 1988 and to the Academy of Science in 2001. He is one of only two scientists who are Fellows of both academies. In recognition of his outstanding performance in winning research funding, Max was given an ARC Special Investigator award 1998-2000. In 1999, Max applied for and was awarded a Special Research Centre in the field of Cognitive Science and Neuropsychology.

Max was one of the founding figures in the development of the discipline of cognitive neuropsychology, co-authoring the most significant volumes, which launched the discipline.  He founded the leading journal Cognitive Neuropsychology in 1984.

Max's research project is about language, belief formation, and visual cognition; and cognitive and neuropsychological investigations.

I am sure everyone will wish to join me in congratulating him most warmly on this prestigious award.

Di Yerbury
Vice-Chancellor
 

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CONGRATULATIONS JENNIFER!

Did you know that at Macquarie we have our very own national cycling champion?

Jennifer Manefield, Macquarie student and staff member, won two gold medals at the Australian Cycling Championships held in Queensland in September.

Jennifer won two gold medals in the Women’s Pairs Time Trial and the Women’s Road Race.

Jennifer recently graduated from the Division of Environmental and Life Sciences with a Bachelor of Science and is now working as a casual staff member in the Head of Division’s Office.

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 GOING ONLINE IN 2002

Are you considering incorporating online elements in your 2002 teaching program? To assist you in your planning, CFL is running information sessions about CFL, the Online Teaching Facility, WebCT and QuickCT.

Dates:    Monday 29 October or Wednesday 31 October
             1.00 - 2.00pm
             Mollie Thomson Room, Library Level 5

Bookings not necessary. Bring your lunch.

Information on ordering online units, and the available training and support, is also given on the attached flyer.

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CFL DISCUSSION GROUP: TEACHING ONLINE AT MACQUARIE (CFLTOM)

Virtual Classrooms: Can you simulate face-to-face interaction?

Date:                Wednesday 24 October,
                         1.00 – 2.00pm
                        CFL Meeting Room, Library, Level 1
                        (rear entrance opposite Union Shop)

Questions for discussion at this session include:
*    the value and efficacy of virtual classrooms and online simulations;
*    strategies for using virtual tutorials and classrooms; and
*    setting the benchmark – what works best? Face-to-face or online?

Teaching of Online@Macquarie (CFLTOM) is a discussion group, which meets face-to-face twice a semester to talk about online teaching and learning issues. Its aim is to encourage staff interested in:

*    investigating new teaching strategies;
*    sharing expertise, resources and advice about facilitating online learning; and
*    promoting best practice in flexible learning.

For details see the web site: http://online.mq.edu.au/pub/CFLTOM/

Bookings not necessary. Bring your lunch.

For further information contact Maree Gosper on x9752 or Robyn Philip on x9271.

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2002 US FULBRIGHT SENIOR SPECIALISTS

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission is pleased to announce the establishment of a new Fulbright award that supports Australian educational institutions in bringing US Senior Specialists to Australia for two to six week period.

Fulbright Senior Specialist activities are designed to provide United States faculty and professionals with opportunities to collaborate with Australian professional counterparts on curriculum and faculty development, institutional planning and a variety of other activities. For example, grantees may take part in academic programs and conferences, participate or lead seminars, lecture at both graduate and undergraduate levels or consult with academic institutions on faculty development.

The Australian–American Fulbright Commission is pleased to have two distinct types of awards for US Senior Specialists. The first is a General Award, available in a number of fields. The second is the ANZUS Award, which contributes to contemporary scholarship on the US-Australian alliance relationship. This award has been sponsored by the US government in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of ANZUS.

The US Fulbright Senior Specialist Award supports international air-travel and a daily stipend. Host organisations are expected to support accommodation, meals and in-country travel. The application process involves host institution/s submitting an application to the Australian-American Fulbright Commission. (Joint proposals by a group of Australian institutions can also be submitted.) It is expected that Australian institutions will have identified a specific US Senior Specialist who they would like to host. At the same stage the proposed US Senior Specialist should submit an application to the Council for International Exchange in Washington D.C. (see www.iie.org/cies/specialists).

Further information and application forms are available by telephone on (02) 6260 4460 from the web site (www.fullbright.com.au). Applications for 2002 close on Friday 9 November 2001.

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NEWS FROM UNICOM CREDIT UNION LTD

If you are thinking of an associated lease through salary sacrifice or upgrading your car, then don't hesitate to contact Kerry or Anne at Unicom to find out about our great car loan product, specially formulated for our friends at Macquarie.

We can even help you find a car using our Easy-Buy Car Solutions. For personal service simply dial x7616.

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US EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

If You Want to Study in the United States is a four-booklet series produced by the US Department of State, Educational and Resources Branch. Booklet One: Undergraduate Study and Booklet Two: Graduate and Professional Study and Research are now available online (http://exchanges.state.gov/education/educationusa/iywts.htm). Booklet Three: Short-Term Study, English Language Programs, Distance Education and Accreditation and Booklet Four:  Getting Ready to Go: Practical Information for Living and Studying in the United States will be available soon.

These are invaluable resources for individuals thinking about embarking upon study opportunities in the United States.

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PEARSON EDUCATION UNISERVE SCIENCE TEACHING AWARD

The Pearson Education UniServe Science Teaching Award recognises university teaching that improves student learning outcomes via the innovative and integrated use of information technology.

Closing Date for entries is 31 October 2001.

The Award consists of a guest keynote address at the UniServe Science National Symposium, including travel and accommodation, and a prize of $1000 to be presented at the UniServe Science Symposium 2002.

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RESIDENT TUTOR POSITION AVAILABLE AT MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Macquarie University College (MUC) is a 378 room college owned by Macquarie University and operated by Students At Macquarie (SAM). The college is home to residents from all around the globe and consistently runs at full occupancy. Residents are housed in five-bedroom units with each resident having their own bedroom and ensuite bathroom with all five residents sharing a living room, dining room and kitchen. All units are fully furnished and are rented out until 31 December of each year.

A number of Resident Tutor positions will be available at MUC from January 2002. Resident Tutors fulfil a pastoral, social and disciplinary role at the college. The College operates year round and Resident Tutors are expected to be available for the full calendar year. The role is not an academic one. In return for fulfilling this role Resident Tutors are provided with a single bedroom, fully furnished unit at the discounted price of $105 per week as well as several meals per week.

Applications are invited from University staff (academic and general), postgraduate, mature age, senior and international students.

For further information on the role and application procedures please e-mail: mrees@union.mq.edu.au or call x7773. Applications close 31 October 2001.

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LORETO NORMANHURST MUSICA CHAMPAGNA

Date:    Saturday 27 October
             7.00pm
             School Chapel
             Loreto Normanhurst
             Pennant Hills Road Normanhurst

Tickets: Adults: $60.00    Concession: $35.00

Proceeds go to the Loreto Normanhurst Bursary Fund.

Enjoy a wonderful program of classical music and light classical music performed by well known artists including:
 

• Pianist Simon Tedeschi, Cony Classical Artist 2000, Symphony Australia Young Performer of the Year 1999.
• Tenor Michael Falzon and Soprano Genevieve Killalea of Opera Australia.
• The Loreto Senior Vocal Group.
• Oboist Rachel Tolmie.

After the concert join us for a superb supper, accompanied by excellent wines.

For more information please telephone the Development Office on (02) 9487 3488 or e-mail: mecook@loretonh.nsw.edu.au

Great Spring Ideas at Bluey’s Brassiere
Visit the beautiful Bluey’s Brassiere on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during spring and receive a free glass of McWilliams wine with your meal, just by mentioning this promotion.  Valid until 30 November 2001.

Tuesday 6 November is Melbourne Cup Day and Bluey’s Brassiere invites you to celebrate it in style. It’s an experience you won’t forget with sweeps, calcuttas and of course, live coverage of the big race.  Make your group booking now but hurry as bookings are filling fast.

Open Tuesday to Friday for lunch, Tuesday to Saturday for dinner.  For bookings, please telephone (02) 9805 1287 or email blueys@tpg.com.au

ANIMALmagic Exhibition
ANIMALmagic, an exhibition of art inspired by natural history specimens and artefacts in the Biological Science Museum will be on from 17-31 October, 10.00am-4.00pm daily. This group show aims to create a dynamic dialogue between the museum specimens, the work of art, the artists and the visitor. This exhibition has been generously funded by Public Relations, Macquarie University and SAM. For more information call Kristen Sabiel on x7607 or Frank Stadler on x8168.

Soma Launch
All staff are cordially invited to the launch of Soma, SAM’s annual cultural and literary magazine, produced by student editors.  The launch will be held on Tuesday 16 October in the Club Lounge (SAM Building Level 2) from 5.00pm.  With free food, free drink and a free Soma, don’t miss it!

The Great Beer Barrel Jackpot
Win, win, win!  Win a $50 Grace Bros gift voucher at the SAM Bar (SAM Building Level 2).  Buy a schooner of beer during the day at the SAM Bar and you will receive a raffle ticket.  Place the ticket in the barrel to be drawn the same day between 5.00pm-7.00pm.  But here’s the catch, you must be in the SAM Bar to claim your prize.  If unclaimed, the prize will jackpot to the next night. As the old saying goes, you’ve got to be in it to win it!

(One ticket per schooner will be issued.  Promotion runs Monday to Friday only and ceases on Friday 16 November, 2001.)
 

Upcoming Entertainment
On Thursday 1 November, SAM celebrates a very gothic Hallowe’en in the SAM Bar (SAM Building Level 2) featuring super spooky act Viscous Hairy Mary plus the dark violin based musings of Crimson Dawn. There will be costume prizes, Hallowe’en cocktails and more.

Tuesday 6 November is Melbourne Cup Day.  Watch all the action on the big screen in the SAM Bar with prizes, calcuttas and sweeps.

SAM Shop
Can you believe it’s almost next year?  A variety of crested 2002 diaries are available now in the SAM Shop (SAM Building Level 1) including slim line, A4 management and appointment diaries.

Also, the SAM Shop is keen to hear from academics and University Departments who require students to buy certain equipment for their courses, so that it may be stocked in the SAM Shop.  If your course requires specific equipment (eg lab coats, biology kits etc) please contact SAM’s Retail Manager, Jerome Jones, on x7620.

SAM’s Weekly Specials
Week 10 (from 15 October)
A hot dog and a 600ml soft drink costs only $4.00 this week in the Club Lounge (SAM Building Level 2).

Week 11 (from 22 October)
You can’t miss a coffee and cake at Marxine’s (SAM Building Level 1) all this week for only $4.00.

The Queer Space
For a number of years many Macquarie University lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and curious people have been fighting for a safe space on campus.  Finally one has been provided in the SAM Cottage (behind the National Australia Bank). The space is a safe space for all queer people, students and staff to relax and access resources relevant to the queer community on campus. It is generally open between 9.00am and 7.00pm on academic days. Pop in or call on x6572.

Emma Walters
Events/Member Services Manager

Project Management in a Learning Environment

Whether you are managing a research grant, or implementing a new system or practice in the workplace, project management skills are an essential component of professional practice. This practically structured program has been designed for the University environment and will present best-practice methodology, suitable for the University context.

Topics addressed will include:

• The purpose of the project: what is it and is this understanding shared by all concerned?
• The project team: what skills are required, who will be involved and what lines of communication and feedback loops need to be established?
• The project plan: developing a project plan, using SMARTA goals, will provide clear, strategic objectives to structure the project around.
• How to develop a project management system (GANNT, PERT or CPM).
• Time, cost and quality: the Project Management Triangle.
• Customer/client satisfaction.
• Managing risk.
• Follow-up and closure.

The program is suitable for people who are currently working in projects, or those who are looking to do more project-based work.  The program will confirm core best practice in managing projects.

Lunch will be provided.

Date:          Tuesday 16 October
                     9.30am – 4.30pm
                     E6A 116.

Facilitator:  Amanda Phillips, external
                     consultant.

Enquiries:    Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten,
                     x9619.

Bookings:    CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group: 2001 Outstanding Teacher Award Winners Talk About Their Teaching (1)

The Outstanding Teachers who will be presenting this week include:

Dr Iain Stewart, Department of Law; It is sometimes assumed that online teaching is particularly suited to external students. In my experience that is illusory.

Dr Leslie Hughes, Department of Biological Sciences; No amount of well-taught theory in a class situation can compare to what was learnt by students on the field trip.

Dr Suzan Burton,GSM; The basis of teaching success relies on remembering what it was like to be a student, what you liked, what you hated and then working to continuously improve your teaching.

Date:               Wednesday 17 October
                        1.00 – 2.00pm
                        E6A 116

Facilitator:     Anna Reid

Enquiries:       Sharon Fraser on x8446.

Bookings:       CPD on x9721 or
                       e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Contract Law for University Staff

Increasingly Macquarie University staff are engaging in consultancy work and external projects. In this workshop MRL staff, in collaboration with external and internal legal advisors, will address particular issues and pitfalls associated with negotiating and signing a legally binding contract with a third party.

Issues addressed will include:

• how to avoid verbally ‘drifting’ into a contract, without realising that this is what you have done;
• the need to be clear on the scope of the intended project and what you are expected to deliver to the client;
• proper identification of the party you are dealing with and potential problems if you don’t;
• identification of intellectual property and its ownership;
• publication or confidentiality;
• when and how Macquarie University’s name can be used;
• benefits of using the MU/MRL umbrella, including minimising personal liability;
• contract risk assessment; and
• where easily to find legal advice.

This workshop is relevant to all academic and general staff engaged in negotiating contracts on the University’s behalf.

Date:          Friday 19 October
                         9.30am – 1.00pm
                         E6A 116

Facilitators:     Jenny O’Brien (Lawyer, Macquarie University),
                        Wendy Jacobs (Lawyer, Dibbs, Barker and Gosling Solicitors),
                        Warren Bailey (MRL)

Enquiries:        Brenda Turnbull on x9799.

Bookings:        CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Academic Writing in the Disciplines: Assisting Students to Develop Their Skills

All students who enter Macquarie University can write to some extent, but what does it mean to write well in the discipline of study?  What kind of learning experiences and support are required to ensure that students are proficient at communicating in writing upon graduation?

Participants in this workshop will examine:

• teaching and learning tasks and assessment techniques that assist the process of scaffolding academic writing skills development throughout the curriculum; and
• discipline specific examples of good practice.

Date:                Tuesday 23 October
                         1.00 – 2.00pm
                         C3A 432

Facilitator:       Sue Spinks

Enquiries:         Sharon Fraser on x8446.

Bookings:         CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au
 

Teams: How They Can be Effective, Satisfying and Fun

In one capacity or another, most of us need to work in collaboration with others, in more or less cohesive groups and/or teams.  However, some teams are more effective and also more satisfying than others. Why is this so?

This experiential workshop will provide participants with opportunities to revisit and deepen their understandings of how teams work, as well as of the role they personally play as team members and/or leaders.
 

• Questions that will be addressed include:
• What makes a team effective?
• What phases do teams go through?
• How do personal preferences and styles influence how the team functions (using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator model)?
• What roles do members of the team take and how do they impact on the team’s effectiveness?
• How can one motivate and empower team members?

The workshop will require some pre-reading by participants, as well as the willingness to participate in some experiential exercises.  This workshop can benefit both academic and general staff.

Date:          Thursday 25 October,
                         9.30am – 4.00pm
                         E6A 116.

Facilitator:      Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten.

Enquiries:       Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten,
                        x9619. Lunch will be provided.

Bookings:       CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au
 

Selecting the Best

In the MU Enterprise Agreement 2000-2003 (Section 7.03.13), it was established that all staff involved in selection procedures are now required to participate in a training program (a 2-day workshop)

However the Agreement also makes allowance for staff who are already highly skilled in undertaking selection procedures to attend a truncated version of the program.  In Section 7.03.14, the Agreement states that staff who, in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, have demonstrated a high level of expertise through their participation in selection processes, shall be required to attend a One-day workshop.

The workshop is open to both academic and general staff. The workshop will examine current best practice, identifying problematic issues and common errors, and providing strategies and tools to ensure that selection is effective, fair and legally defensible.

The workshop will cover both academic and general staff selection and will be practical in focus.  Topics include:

• principles for best practice;
• determining meaningful selection criteria;
• assessing applicants against selection criteria;
• effective interview techniques;
• committee management issues;
• reference checking; and
• committee reports.

To be eligible to attend this workshop you should register by submitting to CPD a one-page summary of your experience in sitting on selection committees. Confirmation of registration to attend the one-day workshop will be given following the Vice-Chancellor’s approval.

For staff not eligible to attend the one-day workshop, the Agreement requires that you attend one of the comprehensive two-day workshops, which will be offered by CPD from the start of 2002.

There are a limited number of places left for the session on 26 October.

Please submit your one page summary to Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten at CPD by Monday 15 October 2001.

Lunch will be provided

Date:          Friday 26 October
                      9.30 am – 5.00 pm
                      E6A 116

Facilitator:   Bronwyn Clarke, external
                      consultant.

Enquiries:     Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619
 

Adding to Your Financial Management Toolbox:  An Advanced Financial Management Workshop

In response to requests from the Heads of Departments and Divisions for a workshop that addresses financial management structures and strategies at an advanced level, this workshop is being offered for the first time.
The workshop will provide a forum for you to have your questions answered about the operationalisation of your financial management structures and strategies.

Issues you have raised include:

• Designing business plans for new initiatives, in order to assess their viability and the risks involved;
• How to make the Relative Funding Model more transparent
• How best to use the quantum system;
• Activity based budgeting: how do you do that?
• Accounting structures that reflect the Department’s/Division’s strategic directions.

We will be approaching participants one fortnight before the workshop to gather questions, which we will relay to the presenters, to ensure that the workshop will answer current questions as fully as possible.

Date:          Wednesday 31 October
                            9.30 am – 1.00 pm
                            E6A 116

Facilitator:         Denise Osmand, Chief Finance Officer and Deputy Director, Financial Services

Enquiries:           Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619 and
                            Brenda Turnbull, x9799.

Bookings:           CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Media mentions:  We are now using both print and broadcasting monitoring services, but they do sometimes miss Macquarie mentions. 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, and if you appear on the electronic media.  Kindly forward the information by email to Kathy Vozella: kvozella@vc.mq.edu.au by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to W6B 148.

Ms Effy Alexakis (Centre for Flexible Learning):  has been involved in research on the history of the Greek café in NSW, The Sydney Morning Herald, 18 September; Neos Kosmos English Weekly (Melbourne), 20 September

The late Bruce Allen (Centre for International Communication):  was becoming increasingly devoted to the students from some 40 countries who were taking his courses at Macquarie University’s Centre for International Communication, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 October

Professor Andrew Beattie (Biological Sciences):  warns that South American fire ants could have dire consequences for Sydney real estate, The Sydney Morning Herald, 22 September; explained the origin of fire ants and said the influx of them will have a dire effect on the property and the agriculture industry, Radio 2GB, 21 September; Radio Triple J, 26 September; ABC Newcastle, 25 September; wrote a letter to the editor saying that Dr Raison’s assertion that ‘loss of nutrients should not be a problem’ when wood is cleared from logging sites for electricity generation should be backed up by scientific investigation, Sydney Morning Herald, 27 September; said that if the fire ant gets into NSW it could be a disaster for Sydney real estate, Channel 10 State News, 27 September, Channel 10 News Canberra, 27 September

Mr Tim Besley (Chancellor):  interviewed in relation to a warning by leading science and engineering groups about the declining teaching staff in Australian universities, and said it is not sensible for all universities to try to compete in all fields, ABC666 Canberra, 19 September; said that unless the issues were addressed Australia would see a shortfall in financial analysts, experts in design and construction of infrastructure and staff trained to operate instruments for medical treatment, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 September; said there are too many universities and not enough teachers in Australia, Triple J, 20 September; Adelaide 5RN, 20 September; ABC Radio South Australia, 20 September; ABC891 Adelaide, 20 September

Mr Tony Birrell (BCom student):  is studying a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting at Macquarie University and said he had no calling during Year 12 but that all changed when an accountant talked to his class about choosing accounting as a career, Daily Telegraph, 29 September

Ms Lorayne Botwood (Psychology PhD candidate):  nominated Julie Fitness for postgraduate supervisor of the year and said she is really good at motivating you to stay in there and is genuinely interested in helping students, Weekend Australian, 22 September

Dr Andrew Brooks (Physical Geography):  is heading an innovative project for the Hunter River which, if successful, may provide a model for other highly degraded river systems throughout Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, 27 September

Dr Jac Brown (Psychology):  commented on a new reality TV program, A Current Affair, Channel 9, 25 September

Ms Susan Butler (Macquarie Dictionary):  wrote a column saying that the word ‘koori’ made its first appearance in the 1830s as a word used by Aboriginal groups of coastal NSW above Sydney and attempts to make the work synonymous with Aborigine have foundered on the large number of different Aboriginal groups and languages, The Age, 22 September

Dr Trevor Case (Psychology):  finished his doctorate on superstitious beliefs under Dr Julie Fitness’ tutelage and said that while it wasn’t exactly her speciality, her yearning for knowledge and dedication to research and science mean she doesn’t need to stick to her own narrow area, Weekend Australian, 22 September

Associate Professor Frank Clarke (Modern History):  interviewed about the ALP and how the Labor Party reacted to federation, ABC 702, 20 September; interviewed about the lives of Indigenous Australians at the time of Federation, ABC 702, 4 October

Professor Max Coltheart (Psychology):  received a prestigious Federation Fellowship and said that the fellowships would directly affect the brain drain of Australian scientists leaving to go overseas, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 September; was one of the eight Australian Academic of Science fellows to receive a federal government Federation Fellowship, Campus Review, October 3-9

Professor John Croucher (Statistics):  his weekly ‘Number Crunch’ column included statistics such as the proportion of internal office e-mail that contains gossip, jokes or other unproductive messages – 30 per cent, The Sydney Morning Herald, 22 September; his weekly column included statistics like the average servings of vegetables that Australians eat each day:  3.1, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 September; his weekly column included statistics like the number of women who find men without facial hair more attractive than those with it:  71%, Sydney Morning Herald, 6 October

Professor Peter Curson and Dr Kevin McCracken (Human Geography):  their book Plague in Sydney:  The Anatomy of an Epidemic was mentioned in an article on new plague research, Sydney Morning Herald, 4 October

Associate Professor Richard de Dear (Physical Geography):  said retrofitting or constructing buildings that allowed windows to be opened during the dry season was part of an economic and environmental solution for businesses, Northern Territory News, 24 September

Dr Julie Fitness (Psychology):  won Macquarie University’s postgraduate supervisor of the year award and said that one of the tricks to effective supervision is being flexible and tailoring your approach to the individual student, Weekend Australian, 22 September

Professor Murray Goot (Politics):  interviewed about the Federal election saying he thinks the Coalition has a clear advantage and that interest rates and economic records will be important issues in the election, Radio 2UE, 7 October

Dr Christiana Kohler (Ancient History):  interviewed about her studies into Egyptian society and her project at the site of ancient Memphis, ABC 720 Perth, 3 October

Mr Leonard Janiszewski (Modern History):  was awarded the 2001 NSW History Fellowship to research the Greek café, The Sydney Morning Herald, 18 September; Neos Kosmos English Weekly (Melbourne), 20 September; Radio 4BN Brisbane, 18 September; ABC Radio Newcastle, 18 September; ABC NSW Regional Radio, 18 September; ABC 702, 18 September; ABC National Regional Radio, 18 September; ABC Radio Tamworth, 19 September; ‘Today’ Program Channel 9, 21 September

Ms Coral Kemp and Ms Kerry Hodge (MUSEC):  are heading a study based on about 60 students enrolled at a school for gifted students to look at ways of recognising children who are gifted, characteristics of giftedness, curriculum needs and teaching methods, The Australian, 24 September

Ms Helen Lange (MGSM):  said its extra-net system gives students access to research capabilities, course information and lecture notes along with email access to lecturers, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 September

Ms Heidi Lyneham (Psychology):  explained how the Macquarie University Child Anxiety Clinic supported kids, Health Dimensions, ABC TV, 25 September

Dr Trevor McClaughlin (Modern History): appeared on Radio National's "Hindsight", 30 September, repeated on 4 October.

Mr Peter Moore (BA graduate):  is co-founder of Cortex and began a computer science degree at ADFA then switched to politics at Macquarie University, Sydney Morning Herald, 25 September

Dr Fiona Papps (Psychology):  said that many PhD supervisors cause students sleepless nights by taking a long time to comment on drafts but that Julie Fitness always provided prompt and incisive critiques, Weekend Australian, 22 September

Dr Nick Parr (Economics):  prepared an independent demographic report that revealed the area of Hunters Hill would experience a 12 to 18 per cent increase in the number of school aged children in the next 20 years, Sydney Weekly, 18 September; his study shows strong anticipated growth for school age children in the Hunters Hill catchment area over the next decade, Sydney Morning Herald, 27 September

Dr Greg Pemberton (Politics):  said that Australia should have pushed for the reporting of the US terrorist attacks to the UN Security Council which would have meant an international response, and that a strike by the US could lack legitimacy and widen the divide in the Middle East, ABC 702, 17 September; was one of the big media performers at Macquarie University during the week of the US terrorist attacks, The Australian, 19 September; answered questions from talk-back callers about the USA’s declaration of war against terrorism, ABC 702, 17 September; was one of the left-wing commentators criticised by columnist Andrew Bolt for suggesting that even if a state such as Afghanistan were proved to be substantially involved, it must also be shown to be involved in a wider ongoing campaign to warrant an armed US self-defence, Herald Sun (Melbourne), 27 September; wrote a Letter to the Editor responding to a previous article that claimed the International Court of Justice in the Nicaragua case would support a US military strike against Afghanistan under self-defence against armed attack, and explaining that this is a misreading of the opinion, Australian Financial Review, 2 October

Associate Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): interviewed about the standards of language used in email correspondence, and on the Internet generally and quoted some of the results of her surveys of international English usage, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 September; interviewed about the pronunciation of the letter ‘H’, ABC 720 Perth, 28 September

Professor John Pollard (Actuarial Studies):  interviewed about the US terrorist attack and its impact on insurance companies, “PM”, ABC National Radio, 18 September

Mr Richard Quadrio (Macquarie University graduate and pastor of Robert Menzies College):  is finishing up at Robert Menzies College after 10 years, Northern District Times, 19 September

Dr M Ranjbar (Sociology PhD graduate):  interviewed about his research which found that computers use up more leisure time than they create, Channel 7 News, 30 September; Sky TV News, 30 September

Professor Ron Rapee (Psychology):  said that anxious kids are more likely to go on and have problems in the future, Health Dimensions, ABC TV, 25 September

Mr Wahid Razi (Modern History PhD candidate):  his PhD thesis examines Muslim settlement in Australia and he said the first wave of Afghan migrants came after the 1979 Soviet invasion and that the majority were elites and this is Afghanistan’s biggest tragedy – it lost its educated population, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 September

Professor Jill Roe (Modern History):  her book, co-edited with Margaret Bettison, A Gregarious Culture:  Topical Writings of Miles Franklin was written up in The Australian, 3 October; said that because history has a civic and educational function, if allowed to wither away the result with be cultural amnesia, Campus Review, October 3-9

Dr Andrew Vincent (Middle East Centre):  said there are a great many friends of the United States in the Middle East, and that there is enormous pressure on President Bush to do something in the wake of the terrorist attacks, Triple J, 17 September; interviewed on a news bulletin that claimed Afghanistan is unlikely to bow to pressure to hand over Osama bin Laden, MIX 102.3FM Adelaide, 17 September; Radio 5DN Adelaide, 17 September; discussed the history of Muslim and US conflicts and talked about suicide bombers, ABC Newcastle, 18 September; said that bin Laden was considered by the Taliban to be a hero of the resistance against the Soviet Union, a person who promotes Islamic values, has brought large amounts of money into the country and is linked by marriage to a leader of the Taliban so they will not hand him over, Adelaide MIX102.3FM, 17 September; Adelaide 5DN, 17 September; made 19 media appearances in the week of the US attack, mostly talking about Middle Eastern terrorism and politics, The Australian, 19 September; fears that people on the streets in Muslim states may interpret a crusade against terrorism as a crusade against Islam, ABC Radio National, 19 September; participated in a talk-back session about terrorism and the Middle East, ABC 702, 19 September; interviewed about the ultimatum on Afghanistan to deliver Osama bin Laden and said he did not think they will deliver the terrorist because they would lose what little legitimacy they have among their followers, Adelaide 5AA, 18 September; wrote an opinion piece saying that before the US retaliates for last week’s terrorist attacks it should first identify who the enemy is, The Sydney Morning Herald, 20 September; said that the biggest risk is that the war on terrorism will be reinterpreted as a war on Islam and we’ll enter the whole clash of civilisations, ABC 666 Canberra, 20 September; discussed Middle Eastern relations in the light of the terrorist attacks on the US and answered questions from callers about the Taliban and the Middle East, ABC NSW Regional Radio, 20 September; said it has been pretty clear for the last month that the US was going to attack Afghanistan, Radio 5AA Adelaide, 8 October; said the majority of Muslims in Australia will not heed the call to war by bin Laden, Radio 2GB, 8 October

Ms Kathy Vozella (Public Relations and Marketing):  runs xpertnet, a national service that broadcasts media requests for expert opinion to all Australian universities from Macquarie University, and said that all universities reported being swamped with media calls during the week of the US terrorist attacks, The Australian, 19 September

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor):  was among the five vice-chancellors participating in a discussion searching for solutions for the humanities and social sciences in a session of the IDP Education Australia conference, The Australian, 3 October; opened the IDP conference saying that there were few better antidotes to international terrorism than international education, Campus Review, October 3-9

Ms Vivienne Zelig (Macquarie University Postgraduate Representative Association):  said that Julie Fitness was chosen from a field of 14 academics for the MUPRA postgraduate supervisor of the year award, Weekend Australian, 22 September

Issues and Events

Several employers actively recruit from only a small number of business schools in this country:  the AGSM, the Melbourne Business School and to a lesser extent, Macquarie University,The Sydney Morning Herald, 19 September

With all the discussion about when Governor Macquarie was born, Macquarie University students will celebrate the early governor’s conception nine months earlier, The Sydney Morning Herald, 19 September

Venues @ Macquarie are a major sponsor of the 2001 Northern Districts Small Business Awards, Northern District Times, 12 September; Northern District Times, 19 September

The state final of the Tournament of the Minds will be held at Macquarie University, South Coast Register (Nowra), 14 September; Illawarra Mercury, 19 September; Port Stephens Examiner, 13 September; Murrumbidgee Irrigator (Leeton), 25 September

Robert Quimby, a former science teacher at Macquarie University, has devised a series of computer-based training courses that will offer low-cost simulator environments for the maritime and aviation industries, The Age, 18 September

Merrick and Rosso from Nova 96.9FM will broadcast live from Macquarie University on Conception Day, Radio 96.9FM, 20 September, Radio 96.9FM, 21 September

Macquarie University thanked landholders of the Manilla area for their cooperation in enabling it to run its advanced geological mapping unit in the Manilla area last spring, Manilla Express, 11 September

Macquarie University’s Special Education Centre is linked to Wingara College, a private primary school catering exclusively for gifted children, The Australian, 24 September

Macquarie University’s Masters in Applied Finance degree is liked by the banking and finance industry, Weekend Australian, 22 September

Macquarie University’s part-online postgraduate courses include accounting, business, finance, education, environmental law, environmental science, international communication, linguistics and trade, Weekend Australian, 22 September

Macquarie University offers a Master of Applied Statistics online, Weekend Australian, 22 September

It’s a blast from the past at Macquarie University as history week starts this week, Northern District Times, 19 September

Architectural firm, Hassell, has been appointed to design four underground stations for Sydney’s Parramatta Rail Link, including the station at Macquarie University, Australian Financial Review, 25 September

Ms Catherine Livingstone, is on a number of boards including Telstra, Macquarie University, Goodman Fielder and Rural Press, has been appointed chair of the CSIRO, The Age, 26 September

The Macquarie Graduate School of Management has campuses at North Ryde, Sydney CBD and more recently in Singapore and Hong Kong, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 September

The Macquarie Graduate School of Management’s 2000 survey of part-time MBA student salaries showed the average student was on $104,140 a year, compared to full-time MBA graduates who went back out into the workforce on average salaries of $78,500, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 September

Macquarie University received 3 star ratings against ‘graduate satisfaction in postgraduate courses’ for business and management and education and training, and a 2 star rating for the humanities and social sciences according to the Good Universities Guide to Postgraduate Courses, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 September

Macquarie University’s Masters in Computing costs $11,250 and its Graduate Diploma in Optoelectronics costs $10,000, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 September

The International College of Tourism and Hotel Management has single unit study programs for its Masters courses which are run in conjunction with Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 September

Graduate conversion courses at Macquarie University include a Masters of Accounting and a LLB program, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 September

Macquarie University mentioned in an interview with P&C and Dulwich Hill High School representatives about the selling off of schools having more to do with real estate than education, Alan Jones program, Radio 2UE, 27 September

The Toronto Rotary Club is sponsoring three Year 10 students to attend the Siemens Summer Science School at Macquarie University in January, Lake Macquarie News, 26 September

Macquarie University is seeking out Sydney’s most environmentally friendly high schools with its Clean ‘n Green competition, Northern District Times, 26 September

Two Macquarie University lecturers presented a demographic report to the Hunters Hill High P&C which concluded a significant increase in the secondary school-age population was likely to happen over the next 20 years in the school’s catchment area, Northern District Times, 26 September

Author, Danah Zohar, in a visit to the Macquarie Graduate School of Management’s People Management and Leadership conference said that spiritual intelligence is the next step beyond emotional intelligence, Australian Financial Review, 2 October

An astronomy open night will be held at Macquarie University on October 27, Northern District Times, 26 September

Macquarie University honoured Police Commissioner Peter Ryan with an honorary doctorate, Sydney Morning Herald, 8 October

The Northern Districts Small Business Award finals were held at Macquarie University, Northern District Times, 3 October

The Macquarie Graduate School of Management is making available to general staff of Macquarie University two scholarships to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Management program.  The winners of the scholarships will commence study in January 2002.

This Scheme, which the MGSM has generously supported for several years, now, provides members of general staff with access to a valuable professional development activity.  The MGSM's Postgraduate Certificate in Management covers the core management areas of

 human resources,

 marketing, and

accounting for management

and so provides an excellent qualification for general staff in, or aspiring to, management and leadership positions within the University.

The scholarships will be awarded through a competitive process, and cover the cost of all tuition fees.

Copies of the guidelines for the Scheme and application forms are available on CPD's homepage at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

For further information, contact Alison Cameron on x7598 or e-mail: alison.cameron@mq.edu.au

Applications must be returned to CPD by Thursday 25 October.

 
AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EDUCATIONAL STUDIES: School of Education: Lecturer in Education: Secondary (LOTE), (Part-time (fixed term)) - Ref.18812

The appointee will be responsible for convening and conducting curriculum and methodology units in LOTE of the pre-service education program for secondary teachers, including organising the school placements for LOTE students. The successful applicant will also contribute to other professional units in the secondary program, supervise students in schools and contribute to research and outreach programs of the School of Education.

Essential Criteria: Appropriate academic qualifications in Languages, preferably with honours or postgraduate level; qualified teachers with wide and successful recent classroom experience; good understanding of current curriculum and assessment issues in general, and in their specialist area in particular; ability to liaise with schools and supervise students in their school placements.

Desirable Criteria: Knowledge and experience in teacher education programs; demonstrated research achievements and plans, and innovative teaching approaches relevant to the position.

The position is available on a half-time (fixed-term) basis from 14 January 2002 to 31 January 2004, for a period of two years.

Salary range: Level B (lecturer) – up to $74, 509pa, including base salary $53,019 to $52,961pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation. Pro-rata rates apply.

Enquires: Associate Professor Pamela Warton on tel: (02) 9850 8665 or e-mail: Pamela.warton@mq.edu.au or Mr Grant Kleeman on tel: (02) 9850 8676 or e-mail: grant.kleeman@mq.edu.au
 

Lecturer in Education: Primary (Science and Technology), (Part-time (fixed-term)) - Ref.18813

The appointee will convene one unit within the primary program, be responsible for conducting the TAS Key Learning Area strands in the primary curriculum and methodology units, contribute to other strands where necessary and supervise students in their school placements. The successful applicant will also contribute to the research and outreach program of the School of Education.

Essential Criteria: appropriate academic qualifications in Science and Technology or Primary Education, preferably with honours or postgraduate level; qualified teachers with wide and successful recent classroom experience; good understanding of current curriculum and assessment issues in general and in their specialist area in particular; ability to liaise with schools and supervise students in their school placements.

Desirable Criteria: Knowledge and experience in teacher education programs; demonstrated research achievements and plans, and innovative teaching approaches relevant to the position.

The position is available on half-time(fixed-term) basis from 14 January 2002 to 31 January 2004, for a period of two years.

Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) – up to $74,509pa, including base salary $53,019 to $54,961 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation. Pro-rata rates apply.

Enquiries:  Associate Professor Pamela Warton on tel: (02) 9850 8665 or e-mail: Pamela.warton@mq.edu.au or Mr Grant Kleeman on tel: (02) 9850 8676 or e-mail: grant.kleeman@mq.edu.au
 

Lecturer in Education: Secondary History (Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref.  7379

The appointee will be responsible for conducting the curriculum and methodology units in History of the pre-service education program for secondary teachers; contribute to other professional units in the secondary program; organise school placements for History students; supervise students in Schools.  The successful applicant will also convene Aboriginal Education - Issues and Approaches, and contribute to the research and outreach programs of the School of Education.  Successful applicants will have the opportunity to carry out postgraduate study and research.

Essential criteria: Good academic qualifications in History, preferably with honours or postgraduate level; be qualified teachers with wide and successful recent classroom experience; possess a good understanding of current curriculum and assessment issues in general and in History in particular; ability to liaise with schools and supervise students in their school placements;

Desirable criteria: Knowledge of issues related to Aboriginal Education; knowledge and experience in teacher education programs; demonstrated research achievements and plans, and innovative approaches to teaching relevant to the position.

The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term)  basis from 14 January 2002 to 31 January 2004, for a period of two years.

Salary range: Level B (Lecturer)  - up to $74,509pa, including base salary $53,019 to $52,961  pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Pamela Warton on tel: (02) 9850 8665 or e-mail: pamela.warton@mq.edu.au or Mr Grant Kleeman on tel: (02) 9850 8676 or e-mail: grant.kleeman@mq.edu.au

Lecturer in Education: Policy and Contextual Studies (Full-time (Continuing)) - Ref.  16207

The appointee will be responsible for co-ordinating and teaching a core undergraduate unit in the area of policy and contextual studies as well as teaching and supervising at postgraduate level, conducting research and contributing to the administration and outreach of the School of Education.

Essential criteria: A doctorate or equivalent in Education or a field relevant to policy and contextual studies; demonstrated successful teaching including the co ordination of a large undergraduate unit; have an established research record or provide evidence of outstanding research potential in an area that complements the School of Education's current research activities.

Desirable criteria:  Experience and ability to contribute to the social production of knowledge area; evidence of teaching innovation; experience in the supervision of postgraduate students.

The position is available on a full-time (continuing)  basis from January 2002, and will be subject to probationary conditions.

Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) - $62,744 to $74,509pa, including base salary $53,019 to $52,961  pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Pamela Warton on tel: (02) 9850 8665 or e-mail: pamela.warton@mq.edu.au or Dr Colin Symes on tel: (02) 9850 8639 or e-mail: colin.symes@mq.edu.au

Associate Lecturer in Education: Educational Psychology
(Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref.19208

The appointee will teach on the core units in educational psychology, assist with unit administration and contribute to other units in the School.  The successful applicant will also contribute to the research program and outreach of the School of Education.

Essential criteria: A strong honours degree or postgraduate research qualifications in educational psychology or a related discipline; a research program; evidence of strong research potential in an area that complements the School of Education's current research interests.

Desirable criteria:   Expertise with issues related to dealing with students with diverse needs in Schools; evidence of successful teaching experience at school or tertiary level.

The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term)  basis from 2 January 2002 to 31 December 2002, for a period of one year.

Salary range: Level A (Associate Lecturer)  - $40,5080 to $55,072pa, including base salary $37,113 to $50,376 pa, annual leave loading and 8% employer’s superannuation.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Pamela Warton on tel: (02) 9850 8665 or e-mail: pamela.warton@mq.edu.au

General

Applicants MUST obtain an information package, available from Grace Bostock on (02) 9850 8650 or e-mail: grace.bostock@mq.edu.au   Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, 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 19 October 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
 
 

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENTS

To apply for internally advertised positions, you must be a current Macquarie University staff member AND a, Continuing, Fixed-term or long-term Casual staff member.
 

Division of Linguistics and Psychology: IT Support Officer (Part-Time (Fixed-Term)) - Ref. 17050

The appointee will be required to provide IT technical support for NCELTR staff, assist with acquisition and maintenance of hardware and software, maintain IT support records and provide audio-visual equipment support.

Essential Criteria: ability to assemble hardware components of a PC; familiarity with the maintenance of IT peripherals and audiovisual equipment; high level organisational skills and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Criteria: Familiarity with WindowsNT, Novell and Win2000; experience in providing technical support in a business environment.

Enquiries: Carol Hill on tel: (02) 9850 7673 or e-mail: carol.hill@mq.edu.au

Salary Range: Level 5 - $40,438 to $45,670pa, including base salary $36,983 to $41,768pa, annual leave loading and 8% employer’s superannuation.

The position is available for a period of 12 months on a part-time (21 hours per week) (fixed-term) basis and, will be subject to probationary conditions.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, 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 19 October 2001. Applications will not be acknowledge unless specifically requested.
 

Dision of Economic and Financial Studies: Postgraduate Accounting Programs Administrator (Full-time (Continuing)) - Ref: 18985

The Graduate Accounting and Commerce Centre (GACC) has over 500 postgraduate accounting students and requires an administrator to work with the professional accounting academics to service the needs of these students.

The appointee will administer the four postgraduate accounting programs within GACC and assist the Director and Assistant Directors responsible for these programs.  The appointee will have responsibility to interpret and develop policy and redefine procedures to achieve efficiency in the administrative function.  Liaison with University Offices and the professional accounting bodies, CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia will be required.

The appointee will provide advice and information to enquiries and students, both domestic and international; assess and process applications; maintain student records, correspondence and general files as well as alumni and other databases.

Essential criteria: A degree, or demonstrated administrative and organisational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated understanding of students' needs.

Desirable criteria: Experience within an educational environment and/or a degree in accounting or a business-related field; knowledge of the tertiary education environment in Australia.

Enquiries: Mrs Mary Dale, Assistant Director, Graduate Accounting and Commerce Centre on telephone (02) 9850 8538, fax 9850 9956, e-mail: mdale@efs.mq.edu.au

Salary range: Level 6  - $50,500 to $55,397pa, including base salary  $42,673 to $46,811 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

The position is available on a  full-time (continuing) basis from 1 November 2001, and will be subject to probationary conditions.

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 19 October 2001.

TO LET: France holiday cottages (Dordogne and Languedoc) from $355 a week. For details telephone: (02) 4573 1198 or e-mail: ronk@hawknet.com.au

SHARE ACCOMMODATION: Eastwood 3 Bedroom house with swimming pool. $90 pw, bond and share expenses. On bus route to Macquarie University. Telephone: (02) 9804 8886 or mobile: 0410 688 888.

TO LET: Fully furnished 3 bedroom house, with swimming pool, from 25 December, 2001 to 15 July, 2002. The house is located in a quiet leafy area in South Turramurra, within easy reach of Macquarie University. For more details, contact Simon on x8368 or 9440 1219; e-mail: sijackso@laurel.ocs.mq.edu

SHARE ACCOMMODATION: Gladesville. Flatmate required to share with one other young staff member who is sport orientated (athlete) and enjoys relaxed lifestyle. Three bedroom house with sunny garden and all the usual modern appliances. House in excellent condition, bedroom has built-ins. Some storage space also available in the garage. Near to university and bus routes into the city. Non-smokers only please. Rent: $140 p.w. plus bond. Contact Mark on x6319(w), 9807 4534(h), 0415 487475 or e-mail: mark.taylor@mq.edu.au

FOR SALE: 94 Toyota Camry Executive auto, power steering, air con, a1 mech. new Kenwood CD player, excellent condition inside and out, regularly serviced, long rego. Owner going overseas. $11,600 or near offer. Telephone: x7904 or 8850 0465 (h).

ACCOMMODATION WANTED: Visiting academic seeks 2 bedroom unit/house, for herself, partner and toddler for approximately three weeks, early January, 2002. Please contact Jane on x8170 or e-mail: jedgson@rna.bio.mq.edu.au
 

ACCOMMODATION WANTED: Visiting academic, plus nanny and two kids (approx. 2 and 8 years old), seeks 3 bedroom house/unit for 3 months from January 2002. Exact dates negotiable. Please contact Jane on x8170 or e-mail: jedgson@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

TO LET: Carlingford, 3 bedroom house with study, ducted air conditioning and swimming pool. Direct bus to Macquarie University (15 minutes). Available from late December 2001 for long-term lease. Rent: $380. Please contact Tomoko or Paco on 9871 8987

FOR SALE: Japanese/English word processor (RUPO). $150. In good condition. Please contact Tomoko on 9871 8987.

FOR SALE: 1991 Mazda 323 Astina Hatch – Reduced for quick sale. Fire engine red, auto,  power steering, air con, all new tyres, 1 full years rego. Immaculate condition. A1 mech. Regularly serviced $11,200 or near offer. Phone Bernice on x7145.
 

October 2001

Monday 15 October

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS: X5B Music Room 292, 7.00 – 9.30pm. Total focus is now on preparation for the MUS performance in the "Best of British” concert to be held in the Sydney Opera House with the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra, 2-3 November. A significant number of new members have joined for this annual red, white and blue musical event. Check the MUS website (www.mq.edu.au/mqsingers) or ring x7818 for further information.

Tuesday 16 October

PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: 9.30am – 4.30pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. Facilitator: Amanda Phillips, external consultant. Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. To book call CPD on x9721 or e-mail: cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 17 October

REFLECTIVE TEACHERS SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP: 2001 Outstanding Teacher Award Winners Talk about their Teaching (1): 1.00 – 2.00pm E6A Room 116. Facilitator: Anna Reid. Enquires: call Sharon Fraser on x8446. Bookings: CPD on x9721 or e-mail: cpd@mq.edu

Thursday 18 October

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLGY COLLOQUIA: Dr Tom Boellstorff  (Anthropology, University of California Irvine, currently Luce Postdoctoral Fellow, ANU). Dubbing Culture: Mass Media and the Translocation of Gay and Lesbi Subjectives in Indonesia. C3A 630 at 10.30am. Enquiries: Ms Frances Happ x8077, e-mail: fhapp@scmp@mq.edu.au

Thursday 18 October

ROMAN SEMINAR SERIES: Insulting Cornelia, by J. Lea Beness.  W6A 107 at 3.00pm.

Friday 19 October

CONTRACT LASW FOR UNIVERSITY STAFF: 9.30am-1.00pm in E6A 116. Facilitators: Macquarie University Lawyer, External Lawyer and MRL Staff. Enquiries: Brenda Turnbull, x9799. Bookings: CPD on x9721 or e-mail: cpd@mq.edu.au

Friday 19 October

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINARS 2001:  Devonian granite, and Ordovician Granulite Metamorphism of Cambrian Rift Sediments in the Proterozoic Arunta Inlier – you’ve got to be joking! By Dr Ian Williams, E7B 100 at 1.05pm. Enquires: John Veevers x8355 or Ann Wilde x8373.

Monday 22 October

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS:  X5B Music Room 292, 7.00 – 9.30pm. Continuing work on preparation for the MUS performance in the “Best of British” concert to be held in the Sydney Opera House with the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra, 2-3 November. A significant number of new members have joined for this annual red, white and blue musical event. Check the MUS website (www.mq.edu.au/mqsingers) or ring x7818 for further information.

Tuesday 23 October

ACADEMIC WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINES – ASSISTING STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS: 1.00 – 3.00pm in C3A 432. Facilitators: Sue Spinks. Enquiries: Sharon Fraser on x8446. Bookings: CPD on x9721 or e-mail: cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 24 October

CFL DISCUSSION GROUP: Teaching Online at Macquarie (CFLTOM): Virtual Classrooms: can you simulate face-to-face interaction? 1.00 to 2.00pm, CFL Meeting Room, Library Level 1 (rear entrance opposite Union Shop). Bookings not required. Bring your lunch.

Thursday 25 October

TEAMS:HOW THEY CAN BE EFFECTIVE, SATISFYING AND FUN: 9.30am – 4.00pm in E6A 116. Facilitator: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten. Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey Boesten, X9619. Lunch will be provided. Bookings: CPD on x9721 or e-mail: cpd@mq.edu.au

Thursday 25 October

Closing date for applications for MGSM Scholarship Scheme for General Staff.

Thursday 25 October

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOGY, COLLOQUIA: by Dr William Maurer: (Anthropology University of California, Irvine). Uncanny Exchanges: The possibilities and Failures of “Making Change” with Alternative Monetary Form. C3A 630 at 10.30am. Enquires: Ms Frances Happ x8077, e-mail: fhapp@scmp.mq.edu.au

Thursday 25 October

ROMAN SEMINAR SERIES AND A.C.A.N.S: Fathers of the fatherland on Roman Cities by Tom Stevenson (Auckland/ACANS). 3.00pm in ACANS Room X5B, level 3.

Friday 26 October

SELECTING THE BEST: 9.30am – 5.00pm in E6A 116 Facilitator: Bronwyn Clarke, External Consultant. Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. Lunch will be provided. Please submit your one page summary to Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten at CPD by Monday 15 October 2001.

Friday 26 October

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINARS: Ancient Geopolitics Revived: the 2001 Birth of a New Geological Period by Professor Malcolm Walter (Earth Sciences Macquarie) on. E7B 100 at 1.05pm. Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Ann Wilde on x8373.

Monday 29 October

CFL WORKSHOP: Going Online? What you need to know about CFL, the Online Teaching facility, WebCT and QuickCT. 1.00 to 2.00pm. Mollie Thomson Room, Library Level 5. Bookings not required. Bring your lunch.

Wednesday 31 October

CFL WORKSHOP:  Going Online? What you need to know about CFL, the online Teaching Facility, WebCT and QuickCT. 1.00 to 2.00pm, Mollie Thomson Room, Library Level 5. Bookings not required. Bring your lunch.

Wednesday 31 October

ADDING TO YOUR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TOOLBOX: An Advanced Financial Management Workshop: 9.30am – 1.00pm in E6A 116. Facilitator: Denise Osmand, Chief finance Officer and Deputy Director, Financial Services. Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619 and Brenda Turnbull, x9799. Bookings: CPD on x9721 or e-mail: cpd@mq.edu.au

Timelines and Support for the Development of New Online Units for Semester 1, 2002

The Macquarie University Online Teaching Facility provides a hosting and delivery mechanism for Internet-based teaching. It supports content delivery, assessment, communications, student administration, unit administration (account creation and management, communications management, user tracking) and student documentation. These functions are provided by WebCT, QuickCT and a range of administration and management systems.

To successfully incorporate an online presence into your teaching program using either QuickCT or WebCT requires an understanding of online teaching and learning issues, a range of technical skills depending on the system being used, and knowledge of administrative procedures. Careful planning from administrative, teaching and learning perspectives is highly recommended, particularly for first-time users.

Timelines for the Development of New Online Units
If you are intending to develop new online units for Semester 1, 2002, please inform CFL of your intentions as soon as possible so we can ensure your unit will be ready for teaching and the appropriate training and support can be arranged.

The last day for ordering a WebCT or a QuickCT unit  for Semester 1, 2002 is Friday 8 February 2002.

The Centre for Flexible Learning conducts a series of professional development, information and training sessions covering technical, administrative, and teaching and learning issues.

Between October and February, CFL is running a comprehensive program designed to inform you of the online options available, train you in using WebCT or QuickCT, and ensure you are ready for teaching on the first day of semester. This program is outlined below. Further workshops and seminars covering the teaching and learning issues associated with flexible and online learning will be run throughout 2002. Details can be found on the CFL web site at  http://www.cfl.mq.edu.au/cfl/online/support.html

Costs

The Macquarie University Online Teaching Facility is available free of charge for Macquarie units. Consultations, advice and support are provided free of charge from the Centre for Flexible Learning. Information and training sessions for staff are free of charge. Production services are available on a partial cost-recovery basis. For ordinary-time working, the charge is currently $30 per hour for most production services (plus any materials or other costs incurred). These production services include web and multimedia development, graphic design, desktop-publishing, video and audio production, and photography.
 

Contact Points
For more information contact your CFL College Representative:

College of Commerce
Margaret Kropman, tel: x7767, e-mail: margaret.kropman@mq.edu.au

College of Humanities and Social Sciences (other than Languages and Law)

Robyn Philip, tel: x9271, e-mail: robyn.philip@mq.edu.au

Languages and Law
Margaret Kropman, tel: x7767, e-mail: margaret.kropman@mq.edu.au

College of Science and Technology
Liz Devonshire, tel: x7852, e-mail: liz.devonshire@mq.edu.au

Borderless University Project
Andrew Burrell, tel: x9674, e-mail: andrew.burrell@mq.edu.au

Professor David Rich
Director, Centre for Flexible Learning