Number  4/2001

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23 March 2001

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   LIBRARY CHANGES FOR SERIALS 
    AND DOCUMENT SUPPLY

In order to encourage enquiries to be directed to appropriate desks, the public PCs have been moved to other areas in the Library. The New Serials Display has been moved to the entrance area of the Library to make it more visible and accessible to Library customers.

The collection of mail and the lending of books for document supply have now been moved to the Lending Desk. Opening hours for Serials and Document Supply are now 9.00am-6.00pm Monday to Friday and enquiries outside opening hours can be directed to the Information service point on Level 2.

Staff in Serials and Document Supply have been busy conducting a trial with other libraries, including the University of Auckland, in the use of the new automated interlibrary loan system which will be introduced as part of the Liddas Project. We hope to be able to make the system available towards the latter part of the year and believe the system will greatly enhance interlibrary loan services. Any enquiries can be directed to Kathryn Pearson, x7547.

   PUBLIC EXPOSURE: PROFESSIONAL EYE

The photographers are Effy Alexakis, Mario Bianchino and Michelle Wilson.
These photographs highlight the diversity of people, places and events that make up life at the University. You can examine for yourself some of the creative solutions devised by the University photographers in recording various aspects of Macquarie as part of their work through the Centre for Flexible Learning.
The range of photographs showcases both the visual richness of colour photography and the detail and precision of black and white photography in creating evocative and powerful images.

Through the use of both traditional and digital photography in the various images, the contrast between merely "recording" the world photographically and "seeing" its complexities and diversity with a professional "inner" eye is demonstrated.

   FAREWELL FUNCTION FOR ARTHUR

A farewell function will be held for Arthur on Friday 6 April from 4.00pm in the Staff Club and all his many friends are invited. The cost is $15 per head including a contribution to a gift. Please RSVP by 30 March to Carolyn Wivell on x7550 or Phoebe Dangerfield on x7570.

   CFL DISCUSSION GROUP: Teaching Online at Macquarie

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

The first meeting is Wednesday 4 April, Training Room 3, Library, Level 1, 1.00 - 2.00pm.

Further details are available at the web site: http://online.mq.edu.au/pub/CFLTOM/

Bookings not necessary. Bring your lunch.

Robyn Philip
Centre for Flexible Learning

   EXPO SUPPORTED BY CAMPUS GROUPS

    Professor Di Yerbury for her enthusiastic welcome to our guests and tireless promotion of our
    research  capabilities.

    Megan Etheridge and Michelle Riley from the Public Relations Unit for their highly valued advice
    and generous practical assistance.

    Robert Kelly from the Buildings and Grounds Office for ensuring the climatic comfort of our guests.

    The CFL photographers for capturing some snapshots of people at the event.

    Sandra Lamaro and John Brien from the Graduate Affairs office for advising Macquarie Alumni of the
    event and capturing images on the day.

    Macquarie Research Limited for their list of contacts.

    The Macquarie Research Park tenants who had displays at the Expo.

    SAM for the great catering.

The event was intended to raise awareness of our research capabilities and start to develop or expand a network of interested industry associates for our researchers. We believe it met these aims. It would not have been possible without the help of all those above.

It is great to know the University is full of supportive people who will help us in these endeavours. On behalf of the Division I extend warm thanks to all involved.

Liz Deane
Head, Division of Environmental and Life Sciences

   ACADEMIC ORIENTATION DAYS POPULAR

Over 1700 new students attended these days in the last three days before classes began this month, and full-day session attended by approximately 400 distance and non-award students was held on Saturday 10 March. Combined Law students were encouraged to attend Orientation Sessions in their initial Division of Registration.

The program included presentations on time management, note taking and essay writing, support services, library and online teaching information, and Division-specific information. In addition the students were offered extended essay writing sessions, Library and campus tours. Cold drinks and a BBQ lunch were provided from Transition Program funds and were catered by SAM.

Approximately 1000 students undertook the Library Tours, which were organised and enthusiastically conducted by Library staff. The two-hour essay writing sessions offered by Sue Spinks were attended by about 900 students. The Academic Orientation Days will be evaluated by students in Week 5 of the semester.

In addition to the Divisional Orientations, some Departments held their own transition activities.

Biology had a BBQ on Sunday 4 March which was attended by 50 students plus partners, friends and family and many staff associated with first-year courses. Students were given advice on surviving first year study, tours of the biology laboratories and shown the location of other significant places.

The Chemistry Department also held a welcome afternoon on Friday 2 March to encourage social interaction and academic orientation for new students. They had a "treasure hunt" for students, leading to locations they would need to know, and a "meet and greet" with staff and tutors. Since semester began, they have started a student mentor program and informal student study groups for first-year students.

The Division of Law offered a mini Orientation on 13 March.

Macquarie Transition Web Page
A small section of the Transition Program website has been constructed and can be accessed through the MU Home Page New Students - Survival Advice. This site provides students with direct links to topics such as Writing Skills, Coping with Maths and Statistics, Hints for Mature Age students, Making the Transition from High School to Uni and Know your University Jargon. The overheads from the essay writing workshops are also available and can be used in conjunction with the audio tapes of the workshop which are available in the Library. The Transition site will be expanded over the next few months to include information for staff, students, parents, schools and teachers.

   PLAN FOR MUOTF ONLINE UNITS IN SEMESTER 2

You might like to consider using the Macquarie University Online Teaching Facility (MUOTF). It supports all aspects of online teaching, including content delivery, communications, assessment, evaluation, student administration and the administration of units and accounts. See the web site at http://online.mq.edu.au for more information.

Timelines for establishing units on MUOTF and the developmental support provided by the Centre for Flexible Learning, are available on the web at http://www.cfl.mq.edu.au/cfl/online/timlin.htm, including contact details for further information and advice.

Robyn Philip
Centre for Flexible Learning

   A CALL FOR NEW CONTACT OFFICERS

The duties of appointed Contact Officers are

- to be available to meet with staff members by appointment to discuss concerns

- to attend meetings of all Contact Officers as may be found necessary

- to undergo training provided in handling grievances and be prepared to assist staff

- to maintain confidentiality regarding grievances

- to deal with grievances in accordance with these procedures.

The selection process will involve an interview with a selection committee as well as an assessment of performance in a two-day training program to take place on Monday and Tuesday 23 and 24 April. Ongoing training and support will be provided for those selected to undertake this role.

Further details regarding the role of Contact Officers and the selection criteria are available from the EEO Officer on x7471.

On behalf of the Equal Opportunity Committee, all staff are invited to consider taking up this rewarding and challenging task. Please submit expressions of interest to the EEO Officer by mail or email at sarah.levin@mq.edu.au by Tuesday 3 April at 5.00pm.

   JOURNAL EDITOR SOUGHT

AJPA publishes papers, review articles, reviews and notes on issues of relevance in public administration in Australia. The topic of public administration is defined broadly. Papers in the fields of public policy and public sector management are welcomed.

Readers of the Journal include scholars and teachers, practitioners from federal, state and local government, and members of community, trade union and business and industry groups. There is a significant number of international subscribers.

Expressions of interest should state:

The name(s) of the person(s) to be Editor and to be responsible for overall direction and production of the Journal. The proposed composition of the Editorial Board. The Board is to assist the Editor in the formulation of editorial policy and the administration of the Journal. A statement of editorial policy on the future direction of the Journal with regard to the range of subject matter, management of a diverse readership and approach to identifying and developing emerging issues in public administration. A statement of proposed management arrangements, including any support available from the institution with which the editor is affiliated. It is emphasised that IPAA is interested primarily in the qualifications of individuals for the position. It appoints outstanding individuals to the editorship, not universities, departments, agencies, schools or centres, and responsibility for the editorial function rests with those individuals.

Selection criteria include:

Broad knowledge of current and emerging issues in public administration in Australia and comparable jurisdictions such as may have been acquired from a strong background in study and/or practice within this field.

Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement an editorial policy which reflects the Institute's objectives and maintains and extends the readership of the Journal.

Demonstrated capacity to secure relevant, high quality contributions from a wide range of contributors.

Demonstrated capacity for independent judgment and the ability to handle judiciously matters of public debate and controversy.

Demonstrated capacity to manage the relationship with Blackwell Publishers.

Writing and publishing experience of a high order and some previous editorial experience.

Appointment as Editor will be for three years in the first instance. The Editor will be responsible to the National Council of the Institute. At its discretion, the National Council will consider a joint editor arrangement. The position is honorary. A publishing budget is available.

Inquiries about the position are invited. Please direct enquiries and forward completed expressions of interest by 31 May 2001 to:

            Dianne James, Executive Director, IPAA National, Phone: 07 3211 2919, Fax: 07 3211 2924,
            e-mail: dianne@ipaa.org.au

Upcoming Entertainment
Can you sing? It doesn't matter at SAM's new PK Night in the SAM Bar (SAM Building Level 2), on every Tuesday night. For your full slice of pizza and karaoke, make sure you get there by 7.00pm!

Enviroweek:
Week Four of term is Enviroweek. Look out for enviro-happenings throughout and around the SAM Building all week.

Watch out for upcoming entertainment including Skulker and Nokturnl on 5 April, and The Mark of Cain (only Sydney show) on 12 April.

SAM's Weekly Specials
Week 4 (from 26 March):

• Wedges and sour cream plus a coffee, in the Club Lounge for $4.50.
• Any main meal and a cappuccino available in the Courtview Restaurant for only $14.

• Cappuccino and a slice of cake, available in Marxine's for only $4.20.
• Coffee and a muffin in the Club Lounge, $3.20.

If you've never been an associate member of SAM before, consider this: you only need to save $1.30 a week in discounts to come out ahead. And that won't be difficult with 10 percent off coffee; 10 per cent off food at the Courtview Restaurant; half price major newspapers; discounts on faxing and dry cleaning; student prices at the SAM Bar; plus much more.

Bluey's Brasserie
Bluey's Brasserie at the Macquarie University Sports Ground (previously known as the Middle of Nowhere restaurant) has been fully refurbished, revamped, and is bringing the style and class of Sydney to the suburbs. Bluey's menu is creative and contemporary, changing seasonally, and supported by Chef's daily specials fresh from the market.

Quality Australian seafood is consistently on each menu, along with Australian game, beef, chicken, pastas, risottos, noodle dishes, and varying European and Asian influenced meals. Associate members of SAM are entitled to a 10 percent discount. Bluey's Brasserie is open Monday to Friday for lunch (noon to 2.30pm) and Monday to Saturday for dinner (from 6.00pm). For bookings, please telephone 9805 1287 or e-mail blueys@tpg.com.au

Courtview Restaurant Open
The Courtview Restaurant is open again after the long Christmas break with a new menu to start off the new year. The Courtview is located on Level 2 of the SAM Building and is open from noon to 2.00pm Monday to Friday. Reservations are advised on x7609 or by e-mail to admin@union.mq.edu.au(please remember to include your phone number as e-mail reservations are confirmed by phone).

Emma Walters
Events/Member Services Manager

Use and Care of Animals in Research / Teaching Projects
This workshop is open to academic staff and postgraduate students conducting research involving the care and use of animals. We strongly encourage supervisors who are responsible for advising students who will be conducting research involving the care and use of animals to attend this workshop. It covers both research and teaching projects.

This workshop has been designed to provide participants with up-to-date information about the relevant legislative and policy frameworks within which researchers and institutions must operate with regard to research involving the care and use of animals, and to update participants on the policies and procedures of the Animal Ethics Committee.

Participants will also be encouraged to think more broadly about what it means to be an ethical researcher and information will be provided as to the relevant external and internal policies and guidelines covering this area.

The workshop will involve short presentations from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), the Acting Chair and the Secretary of the Animal Ethics Committee, as well as ample opportunities for open discussion and questions.

Lunch will be provided at 12.30pm.

Date: Monday 26 March 1.00 - 3.00pm E6A 116
Facilitator: Dr Chris Evans
Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598
To Book: Phone CPD on x 9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Effective Office Administration, Part 1
Have you ever been confronted with a new office procedure to set up, or an office system that needs overhauling? In this first of two half-day workshops you will learn about setting up office procedures and systems. The session will include group work and practical exercises and will provide participants with an opportunity to swap success stories with other administrators.

It will be beneficial for participants also to attend Part 2, on Tuesday 10 April.

Date: Tuesday 27 March 9.30am - 1.00pm E6A 116
Facilitator: Liz Patten
Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x 9619
To Book: Phone CPD on x 9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Effective Office Administration, Part 2
Have you ever wondered how you will maintain control of the ever increasing volume of information that passes across your desk? Have you ever lost a document, and vowed to reform your record system?

This second workshop will focus on maintaining files and records, and also will provide other tips to running an effective office. The session will include group work and practical exercises and will provide participants with an opportunity to exchange experiences with other administrators.

For satisfactory participation in this workshop, participants will need to have attended Part 1, on Tuesday 27 March.

Date: Tuesday 10 April 9.30am - 1.00pm E6A 116
Facilitator: Liz Patten
Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x 9619
To Book: Phone CPD on x 9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Reflective Teachers
Please note the changed date for the next Reflective Teachers meeting. Details will be sent out later.

New Date: Thursday 26 April 1.00 - 2.00pm E6A 116
Enquiries: Moya Adams, x 8446
(No booking required)

Leading and Managing an Academic Unit
This monthly forum will provide heads of academic departments with the opportunity to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest. The program will be determined by the group, and may include discussion of particular issues, or presentations or showcases by group members, or others from outside the group.

Date: Wednesday 11 April 1.00 - 2.00pm E6A 116
Facilitator: Stephen Marshall, x9795
Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598
To Book: Phone CPD on x 9721 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 Hawyra Arya (Law graduate): was a guest panelist on a special International Women's Day program "Feminism from a cross cultural perspective", Radio 2SER, 8 March

Associate Professor Anne Burns (Linguistics): was interviewed about English as a global language, ABC 702, 7 March; Burns says that English is probably the world's leading global language, The Australian, 7 March, Sydney Morning Herald, 8 March

Dr Trevor Case, (Psychology): was interviewed about the psychology of superstition, ABC Radio Canberra, 1 March, ABC Radio Newcastle, 6 March

Ms Anita Chang,(Asian Languages): one of the participants in the seminar/reception of the Shanghai Writers Delegation, Chinese Post, 22 February. Her poem, "The Laurels of Life Trip" was published in the Independence Daily, 24-25 February, her poem: Loneliness", published in The Independence Daily, 3-4 March; mentioned in a review of the book "The Chinese Writers in Australia", The Chinese Post, 1 March

Associate Professor Frank Clarke (Modern History): interviewed about New Zealand as an Australian state, saying there was a discussion about NZ becoming an Australian state during the Federation preparations and that NZ had 1200 reasons not to join Australia, ABC Radio 702, 22 February

Professor John Croucher (Statistics): wrote his weekly column "The Number Crunch", which stated, amongst other statistics, that the number of two-litre casks of wine bought in Australia last year was 66 million, The Good Weekend, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, 17 March

Professor Ed Davis (MGSM): wrote an obituary on Jim O'Neill, an activist on the left of the labor movement for 40 years, The Age, 13 March

Ms Maree Delofski (Media): interviewed about her Merle Oberon research project, The Telegraph, Calcutta, 31 December; The Times of India, 11 February

Associate Professor Alma Fleet (Institute of Early Childhood): appeared on the 7.30 Report about new curriculum for early childhood, ABC TV, 6 March

Professor John Harrington (Linguistics): said Australians needed to increase their awareness of Aboriginal culture and language, to address the disappearing indigenous dialects The Daily Telegraph, 24 February

Dr Ray Hayek (Chiropractic): was interviewed for Today Tonight (Adelaide, Brisbane Perth) about the importance of having a good mattress for spine health, Today Tonight, Channel 7, 3 March

Professor Phil Hayward (Media): was quoted as being a sceptic of ideas that classical music can help children grow up smart. The Australian, 6 March; was interviewed about an intercultural music conference hosted by the Centre for Contemporary Music, Radio 2SER, 5 March

Ms Brittany Jack (Women's Room): was a guest panelist on a special International Women's Day program "Feminism from a cross cultural perspective", Radio 2SER, 8 March

Professor Ernie Jordan and David Mussun (MGSM): first surveyed Australian business about contingency plans in 1997 and found a low level of preparedness and when they conducted a second survey in 1999 the situation had deteriorated, The Sydney Morning Herald, 22 February

Ms Coralie Joyce (Media): was interviewed about an intercultural music conference hosted by the Centre for Contemporary Music, Radio 2SER, 5 March

Professor Bruce Kercher (Law): has published the court records of the 1838 Myall Creek massacre trials on the Web as part of his ARC funded research project to publish the previously inaccessible records of decisions made by the superior courts of NSW prior to 1900, Campus Review, 7-13 March

Mr Neil McLean (Library): has been appointed as director of the Instructional Management Systems Centre Australia for a period of six months, Campus Review, 28 February - 6 March

Dr Lynne McLoughlin gave new insights into Sydney Harbour's history, Sally Loane's program, ABC 702, 27 February

Mr Olev Muska (Media): was interviewed about an intercultural music conference hosted by the Centre for Contemporary Music, Radio 2SER, 5 March

Ms Sheila Mylvaganum (Careers Office): was a guest panelist on a special International Women's Day program "Feminism from a cross cultural perspective", Radio 2SER, 8 March

Ms Nicola Myton (Modern History student): received an Australia Day/Centenary of Federation Award from the National Council of Women NSW for her success in her modern history studies at Macquarie University, and now plans to study honours at the University, Hills Shire Times, 13 February

Ms Christine Nixon (Macquarie graduate): graduated with a BA in Philosophy and Politics from Macquarie University in 1983 and is now Victorian Police Commissioner and the first female police commissioner appointed in Australia, Herald Sun (Melbourne), 17 March

Professor Brian Orr (Chemistry): has accepted a distinguished visitor invitation from the University of Southern California in recognition of the work by his research group on spectroscopic sensing technology and tunable lasers, Campus Review, 21-27 February

Ms Kelly Orr (Media and Cultural Studies student): was killed in a car crash in Beacon Hill just hours after celebrating her 21st birthday, The Daily Telegraph, 14 March

Dr George Parsons (Modern History): said that the reverence for Sir Donald Bradman had something to do with his role in the shaking off of Australia's "convict taint", Campus Review, 7-13 March

Dr Theresa Peterson (English): interviewed about the writings of Christina Stead, ABC Radio National, 15 March

Professor Ron Rapee (Psychology): was interviewed on Today Tonight (Melbourne and Sydney) about the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Clinic at Macquarie Wednesday, Channel 7, 28 February, The Daily Telegraph, 5 March

Ms Clare Rowan (Ancient History student): received a UAI of 100 and has enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts in Ancient History at Macquarie University, Campus Review, 28 February - 6 March

Professors David Skellern and Neil Weste (Electronics): developed the wireless technology that US computer networking giant Cisco Systems recently purchased in a $570m deal, Business Review Weekly, 23 February

Dr Kenneth Sheedy (Centre for Ancient Numismatic Studies): said that among the more noteworthy coins donated to the Centre by Gordon WH Marr was a coin struck by Alexander the Great in the 4th Century BC, Northern District Times, 21 February

Ms Bronte Somerset (Library): was interviewed for a segment titled 'Adult Education in an IT Environment' about careers after marriage and child raising, re-entering the workforce, issues in adult education and Macquarie's provision of IT training for staff and students, Radio FM100.1, 19 February

Dr Robert Spillane (MGSM): said managers are so pressured by economic goals they have forgotten about the personal relationships they need to develop with staff. The Sun-Herald, 25 February

Dr Jennifer Sumsion (Early Childhood Education): her research which found that fears of sexual assault allegations are keeping men out of kindergarten was referred to in a Letter to the Editor from an early childhood student, saying that men were extremely valuable in the childcare and in the classroom, Letters to the Editor, Advertiser (Adelaide), 21 February; says early childhood education is one of the few professions in which the gender balance is just so extreme, Northern District Times, 21 February, Daily Telegraph, 26 February

Dr Hsu-Ming Teo (Modern History): was interviewed in the Sunday Canberra Times about her book, Love and Vertigo, which won the 1999 Vogel Literary Award. The book explores family relationships.

Ms Leonie Tickle (Actuarial Studies): says retention rates in actuarial studies are not high because it is so demanding, The Weekend Australian, 3 March

Dr Peter Tuchin (Chiropractic): said most head and neck pain in office workers stemmed from the way they sat and the way they used their computers, www.news.com.au, 22 February, Radio 2MMM, 23 February; 2DAY-FM, 23 February, The West Australian, Saturday, February 24; Maitland Mercury, 23 February

Professor Vijay Varadharajan (Computing): is Macquarie's new Microsoft Chair for Innovation in Computing and is an IT security expert, Campus Review, 14-20 March

Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): said Australia should be wary of committing to any future involvement in military action against Iraq and should consider its own interests in the Middle East, Daily Telegraph, 20 February; was interviewed about what is happening in the Middle East and why the violence in Iraq has erupted, ABC 891 Adelaide, 21 February; participated in a panel discussion about the recent Anglo-American attack on Iraq and the general policy of the western nations towards Iraq, ABC Radio National, 22 February

Dr Wendy Waring (Institute for Women's Studies): said there has been a tendency to think women's studies and feminism was something that happened in the 1970s and 1980s and now finished when there's actually a lot of interesting and new things going on, Hills Shire Times, 13 February

Dr Christine Whitelaw (Psychology PhD graduate): was interviewed about her research into female reproductive choice. ABC Radio Newcastle, 27 February; The Sunday Telegraph, 4 March; ABC Radio Canberra, 13 March

Emeritus Professor Duncan Waterson (Modern History): has retired from Macquarie University after 23 years and reflects on his life and career in a special feature article in Campus Review, 21-27 February

Professor Di Yerbury has been appointed for a fourth term as vice-chancellor from January 2002. The Australian, 28 February; The Age, 7 March; Campus Review, 28 February - 6 March

Issues and Events

The direction and future of women's studies came to the fore at Macquarie University last week with the Association for Women's Studies Conference, Hills Shire Times, 13 February

The Co-op Bookshop has signed an agreement with Macquarie University to co-develop a digital networked information service for undergraduate students, The Australian, 20 February

More than 90 percent of businesses surveyed recently by researchers from Macquarie Graduate School of Management do not have fully tested contingency plans to deal with disruptions to operations, The Sydney Morning Herald, 22 February

A woman received serious cuts after she was attacked while working at a Macquarie University office on Sunday, The Northern District Times, 14 February

Macquarie University must offer first option on any commercial venture to Macquarie Research, Business Review Weekly, 23 February

The Co-op Bookshop has launched its first campaign to build loyalty and drive new membership and will focus on first-year students attending O-Week activities at Macquarie University, Sydney University and UTS, Campus Review, 21-27 February

Forty ancient Greek coins have found their way to Macquarie University with the bequest by Gordon WH Marr to the university's Centre for Ancient Numismatic Studies, Northern District Times, 21 February

Helicopter pilot Timothy Joyce was ordered to land the helicopter at Christie Oval, opposite Macquarie University, after the escape from Silverwater Jail by John Killick, The Australian, 23 February

Macquarie Trio was described as Australia's finest piano trio; detailing upcoming concerts at Melba Hall; The Age, 26 February

The Artificial Jeff Mills dance event has been moved from Macquarie University after Eastwood police and university administrators wanted organisers to sign an agreement allowing the presence of 15 "user pays" police, four sniffer dogs and an undisclosed number of local officers, The Sun-Herald, 11 March

Radiata is a small Australian company that emerged from the labs of Macquarie University, The Age, 13 March

Macquarie University has one of the biggest law schools (with more than 1000 students), has 84 percent student satisfaction, 100 percent of graduates in full-time jobs, 45 percent of graduates in full-time study and a median salary of $34,000 for graduates in their first job (DETYA figures), The Australian, 14 March

Macquarie University was mentioned in an interview with Al Grasby about the origins of the word "ethnic". Grasby said the word came from a university paper, Radio 3AK Melbourne, 15 March

The Co-op Bookshop's new branding campaign will target first-year students at Sydney Uni, UTS and Macquarie University, and the Co-op has also signed a MOU with Macquarie to co-develop online research and course recommended readings for undergraduates, opening up new forms of digital delivery, Ad News, 2 March

54th Annual Summer Institute on Survey Research Techniques
The Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research announces the 54th Annual Summer Institute. The Summer Institute is a training program in survey research techniques conducted by the staff of the Survey Research Center and other survey research specialists. The program highlights the sample survey as a basic instrument for the scientific measurement of human activities.

The Summer Institute offers graduate-level courses in two consecutive four-week sessions, June 4-29 and July 2-27, 2001. Courses will be offered with or without receiving graduate credit in eight-week, four-week, two-week, and one-week formats. Course topics include survey research techniques, questionnaire design, cognition and survey measurement, survey sampling methods, and analysis of survey data.

The 2001 Summer Institute courses and instructor descriptions are available at the Summer Institute website http://www.isr.umich.edu/src/si. A brochure containing application materials will be available in March 2001. To receive a copy, send an e-mail message to summers@isr.umich.edu. Or call (734) 764-6595; fax (734) 764-8263.

Several courses will be offered simultaneously in the Washington, D.C. area at the University of Maryland in College Park through the Joint Program in Survey Methodology via a two-way interactive video system. The Summer Institute office can explain further details about registration for these video courses, or you may contact the Joint Program directly at (301) 314-7911.

Methodology in the Twenty First Century
7-13 July 2002, Brisbane
A call for proposals has gone out for this sociology conference.

RC-33 is one of the Research Committees of the International Sociological Association (ISA). The ISA will organize its XVth World Congress of Sociology on The Social World in the Twenty First Century in Australia, July 7-13, 2002, and has invited its Research Committees to co-organize part of the program. Edith de Leeuw is President of RG-33 (edithl@xs4all.nl)

Beware: This will not be Cologne with hundreds of people solely devoted to methodology. This will be a congress devoted to sociology, and a small part (around ten sessions) will be devoted to methodology!
Each session will be allocated 1 hour and 45 minutes. The preferred format is four (4) 20-minute papers and a 20-minute general discussion. But, a session consisting of 5 papers (each 15-20 minutes) with a very short discussion after each paper is acceptable too.

Proposals are invited for methodological papers and sessions in the following fields: Analysis of Complex Data Structures, Data Collection Methods, General Methodology and Statistics, International Comparative Research, Latent Variable Modeling (including IRT), Longitudinal Modeling, Quantitative Methods, Qualitative Methods, and Simulation and Information Systems. The central topic is: METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY: LEGACIES AND CHALLENGES
PAPERS

Persons who wish to present a paper should send a proposal by e-mail before 31 April, 2001 to e.deleeuw@fss.uu.nl. A paper proposal should include a title, name, address and affiliation of the author(s), key words and a short (200 words) abstract.

SESSIONS
Persons willing to organize a session should send a proposal of the session and a list of potential speakers whom they would like to contact. The deadline for session proposals is 31 April, 2001. Contact e.deleeuw@fss.uu.nl. Session proposers should initially not invite more than three presenters, but leave room to accommodate contributed papers as well.

For more general information on the XV ISA World Congress, see the special conference web site: http://www.ucm.es/info/isa/congress2002

AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EDUCATIONAL STUDIES: School of Education: Practicum Administration Officer (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref.  8845. The appointee will work closely with academic staff who co-ordinate the secondary and primary Teacher Education Program. The appointee will be responsible for liaising with students, teachers, practicum co-ordinators and school principals on a daily basis as well as maintaining an accurate database of student placements and payments to co-operating teachers. The successful applicant will also be responsible for producing, revising and dispatching all relevant information to student and teacher participants. Applicants must have a Higher School Certificate or equivalent; a high level of computer skills with advanced knowledge and experience with databases (FileMaker Pro is used); demonstrable high level of interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrable organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience word processing (Microsoft Word is used) and spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel is used) as well as a working knowledge of the NSW School System. Knowledge of the structure of tertiary institutions would also be well regarded. Enquiries: Ms Grace Bostock on (02) 9850 8650 or e-mail  grace.bostock@mq.edu.au   The position is available immediately on a full-time (continuing) basis with a probationary period of three months. Salary range: Level 5 $35,561 to $40,161 per annum, plus superannuation. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manger, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 28 March 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY: Department of Linguistics: National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research (NCELTR): Academic Co-ordinator, Language Programs (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 19080. The appointee will be responsible for managing the teaching programs and providing academic leadership for the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) unit and the English Language Services (ELS) unit within NCELTR. The appointee will be expected to co-ordinate curriculum development, ensure successful and innovative teaching programs, manage staff, co-ordinate class timetabling and student placement as well as overseas placement testing. Applicants must have an appropriate undergraduate first degree and Master Degree in TESOL/TEFL/Applied Linguistics. Applicants must have demonstrated excellence in academic management, including curriculum development in ELICOS or a similar setting, demonstrated excellence in English language teaching, including EAP at tertiary level and demonstrated awareness of current research issues. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and have the ability to work collaboratively.

Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated awareness and sensitivity towards multicultural/multilingual NESB students and staff at Macquarie University.  Experience with CALL and independent learning centres is preferred. Enquiries: Carol Hill on (02) 9850 7954 or e-mail chill@nceltr.mq.edu.au  The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and will be subject to a probationary period. Salary range: Level B  (Lecturer) $50,980 to $60,539 per annum, plus superannuation. 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 10 April 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
To apply for this position applicants must be:
    1.  a current Macquarie University staff member AND
     2.  a Continuing or Fixed-term staff member

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY: Department of Linguistics: National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research: Head, Language Programs (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 17487. The appointee will be responsible for strategic development and management of the Languages Programs Section, and managing the quality assurance policies for all teaching programs and students services including managing marketing and public relations of the section. Applicants must have an appropriate undergraduate degree and Master in TESOL/TEFL/Applied Linguistics, as well as, hold or be working towards a qualification in Leadership/Management. Applicants must have demonstrated excellence in leadership/management and language program development in ELICOS or a similar setting. Applicants must also have demonstrated awareness of current research issues and demonstrated excellence in marketing educational programs internationally. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity towards multicultural/multilingual NESB students and staff at Macquarie University as well as an understanding of the programs and services of the Language Program Section and how it intersects with other Macquarie University programs.

Enquiries: Carol Hill on (02) 9850 7954 or e-mail chill@nceltr.mq.edu.au  The position is available on a Full-time (continuing) basis and will be subject to a probationary period. Salary range: Level C (Senior Lecturer) $62,450 to $72,009 per annum. 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 31 March 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

CLASSIFIED

FOR SALE: Nissan Micra SLX 5 door manual hatch, Quicksilver, registered 1996. UFB 312. Books, 34,600 kms. As new, 1 female owner, owner overseas, $8,800 ono. Phone x7093, 9451 5296 or yelim@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au

FOR SALE: 1993 Suzuki 4 door sedan, white, automatic, excellent condition. 52,000kms. Four new tyres. Regularly serviced with up-to-date service log. One lady owner. Only driven around the neighbourhood. Reluctant sale. $6,999 Phone 9872 2521.

FOR SALE: Floor tiles, Eureka first quality, 16 square meters, Sunset (cream base) in colour, brand new still in plastic wrapping. Size 250 x 250mm. $20 per/square meter ono, plus 40 matching 250mm wide step treads. $1 each. Contact Colin Wastell x8600 or colin.wastell@mq.edu.au

WANTED: Nokia 5110. If anyone has bought a new mobile phone and no longer has need of the old model Nokia 5110, please contact Grace on x8587. My son needs one for spare parts.

FOR RENT: Two bedroom townhouse with built -ins, only two minute walk from Trafalgar shops and 15 minute walk to Macquarie. Quiet area. Available mid to late April. Rent: $285p.w. Contact Sharynne on x9197.

2001

March

Monday 26 March
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS REHEARSAL for Rossini's Messe Solonnelle. 7.00pm in X5B Music Room (292).

Monday 26 March
ANCIENT HISTORY: Recent Excavations at Troy, presented by Dr Blanche Menadier (University of Sydney). 8.15pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Anne Irish x8833.

Tuesday 27 March
EFFECTIVE OFFICE ADMINISTRATION, PART 1: 9.30 am - 1.00 pm in E6A 116. Bookings: CPD x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 27 March
PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR:Kant, Market Norms and Intrinsic Valuation, presented by Adrian Walsh (University of New England). 11.00am to 12.45pm in the philosophy seminar room W6A 720. Enquiries: Nina Ralph x8837, e-mail: nralph@scmp.edu.auor Simon Lumsden x8804, e-mail: slumsden@scmp.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 28 March
MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR:J F Archibald and the Spirit of Australia, presented by David Myton (History, Macquarie). 1.00 to 3.00pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: Mary Spongberg x8887.

Wednesday 28 March
CFL WORKSHOP: Learning and Teaching Online Short Course (28 March - 9 May). Facilitated by Andrew Burrell and Liz Devonshire (CFL). URL: http://online.mq.edu.au/public/CPDCPM/. Enquiries: Robyn Philip, x9271. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield, x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Friday 30 March
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Political Economy and Culture: Ownership, Modes of Production and Management Accounting Controls in a Factory in a Traditional Sinhalese Village, presented by Professor Trevor Hopper (University of Manchester, UK). 11.00am to 12.30pm in C5C 418. Enquiries: Lorne Cummings x8531, lcumming@efs.mq.edu.au

Friday 30 March
EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR: Changes in the Oceanic Lithosphere Induced by the Canary Islands Magmatism, presented by Professor E Neumann (University of Oslo). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off the covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Ann Wilde x8373.

Friday 30 March
BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Ecological Restoration Deserves Better Science: Measuring Ecological Change in Response to Restoration, presented by Dr Gee Chapman (University of Sydney). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.

Saturday 31 March
ASTRONOMY OPEN NIGHT: 6.00 to 10.00pm in Building E7B. Dr Charles Lineweaver (UNSW) will give an illustrated lecture entitled The Origin of the Universe and Life: Are We Alone? This Lecture will begin at 7.45pm There will be displays of telescopes, books, maps and posters. Videos and other material will be on sale. Food and drinks available. Cost Adult $8, child $4 ($20 family) The evening will not be cancelled because of weather.

April

Tuesday 3 April
PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR:The Status of Teleosemantics, or How to Stop Worrying about Swampman, presented by David Papineau (King's College London). 11.00am to 12.45pm in the philosophy seminar room W6A 720. Enquiries: Nina Ralph x8837, e-mail:nralph@scmp.edu.auor Simon Lumsden x8804, e-mail: slumsden@scmp.mq.edu.au

Tuesday 3 April
SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM 2001:A New Political Ethic of Care: Can it Account for Difference? presented by Fiona Williams (Director CAVA, University of Leeds). 12 noon to 2.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Florence Adamou x8078, florence.adamou@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 4 April
MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR:A Conversation about Time, presented by Marnie & Bruce Hughes-Warrington, (History, Macquarie) 1.00 to 3.00pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: Mary Spongberg x8887.

Thursday 5 April
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity: PUBLIC LECTURE:Man, Woman and God in the Garden: Gen ll-lll on the Fall, presented by Professor Robert Tannenbaum.1.00pm in C5C T2. This lecture is free of charge. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Friday 6 April
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR:The Historical Role of Accountants and Engineers as CEOs and Board Members in an Australian Conglomerate: An Analysis Using a Weberian Perspective, presented by Les Hardy (Monash University, Gippsland). 11.00am to 12.30pm in C5C 418. Enquiries: Lorne Cummings x8531, lcumming@efs.mq.edu.au

Friday 6 April
EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR:Dating the Early Palaeozoic of the Southern New England Fold Belt, presented by Dr Terry Furey-Greig (Department of Environmental Sciences, UTS).1.05pm in E7B 100 (off the covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Ann Wilde x8373.

Friday 6 April
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: PUBLIC LECTURE: How Long Have People Been in Australia? presented by Professor Peter White (University of Sydney). 8.15pm in the Price Theatre. Enquiries: Anne Irish x8833.

Tuesday 10 April
EFFECTIVE OFFICE ADMINISTRATION, PART 2:9.30am - 1.00pm in E6A 116. Bookings: CPD on x 9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 11 April
LEADING AND MANAGING AN ACADEMIC UNIT: 1.00 - 2.00pm in E6A 116. Bookings: CPD on x 9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 11 April
MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR:Willa Mcdonald (Media, Macquarie) Dorothy Green and the Writers Against Nuclear Weapons. 1.00 to 3.00pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: Mary Spongberg x8887.

Tuesday 17 April
BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Is the International Community Ready to Respond to Climatic Change? presented by Professor Steven Schneider (Department of Biological Sciences, Stanford University); AND Is a Signal of Climate Change now Discernible in Plant and Animal Records? presented by Associate Professor Terry Root (School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan). 4.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.

Wednesday 18 April
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity: RESEARCH SERIES:The Secrets of Byzantine Silk, presented by Dr Judith Herrin. 7.30pm in X5B 321. Donation: $7 ($5 SSEC members). Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Thursday 26 April
REFLECTIVE TEACHERS:1.00 - 2.00pm in E6A 116. No booking required.

The next issue of Staff News will be published on Friday  6 April  2001.
All items for inclusion to be submitted in writing, preferably on disk, if lengthy, or by e-mail (vilma.monios@mq.edu.au) by noon, Monday 2 April  2001.
Barbara McGarity, W6B, x7379, Fax x7391.