PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS — SEMESTER 2

Professional development is offered to all Macquarie University staff. Some of these development opportunities are training programs offered on campus. The Semester 2 program appears below.

After discussing your professional development needs with your manager or supervisor, review the programs offered internally as the first option. Most of these programs are provided at no cost to staff.

For further details of these programs, please see the professional development link on the HR web page http://www.pers.mq.edu.au

Semester 2 Professional Development Program

If you and your manager have identified a development opportunity or program that is not provided internally, the next step is to review providers within the industry. For example ATEM - http://www.atem.org.au/, AIM – http://www.aim.com.au/ and Universities Australia - http://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/ offer courses which may be suitable.

Other development opportunities are available through Specialist Support Grants and General Staff Competitive Awards. For further information contact Robyn Clark on x9619 or Sharon Messina on x9734.

Robyn Clark
Professional & Organisational Development Consultant
Macquarie University

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U@MQ UPDATE

As the strategy and vision develops for U@MQ the management team is committed to keeping staff updated with information about the developments associated with the new entity of U@MQ.

With this in mind, the following list of frequently asked questions has been created.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact Deidre Anderson, CEO of U@MQ, on x7638.

What is U@MQ?

U@MQ is a new Macquarie University organisation wholly owned by the University, its major contributor, and is fully accountable to the NSW Auditor General. It has been established by the University to provide a new vision for campus life for students and staff. It includes all operations of both SAM, student bodies and MUSR and includes food, retail, sport and recreation facilities and services, club, societies, child care, events and entertainment.

Who will be leading this organisation and how was this decided?

U@MQ is a company limited by guarantee and its sole member is the University. The University Council internally appointed Deidre Anderson who was previously the CEO of Macquarie University Sport and Recreation (MUSR).

The U@MQ management structure will also include:

• Craig Oliver, Director of Sport and Recreation, responsible for the Sports and Aquatic Centre and health promotions across campus;
• Brett Lovegrove, Director of Best Practice, responsible for finance, sustainability practices, performance management and operations;
• Pip Brook, Communications and Marketing Manager.

Craig, Brett and Pip will report directly to Deidre.

Deidre will report to an Executive Board chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer, Paul Bowler. This Board will be responsible for the strategic management and governance of the organisation and will operate to protect the interest of students and the University as a principal stakeholder. A temporary staff management structure has been established and it will be in place until August to ensure that the various functions of the organisations operate collectively.

Time frame

The legal procedures merging the entities are underway and the finalisation of winding up both companies is also happening. It is anticipated that U@MQ will be operational from 20 July 2007.

The management team of SAM and MUSR are currently working on a plan to merge all the functional areas of both organisations. A senior management team has been put in place by the CEO and a strategic plan will then be developed and presented to the new Board for approval. Following the approval it will be communicated to all students and staff.

The planning process

To ensure that we create the most successful vision for U@MQ the planning process to develop the strategic direction for the new student services body will involve as many students and staff as possible. Over the coming weeks a survey will be developed in conjunction with students and launched. This survey will provide vital feedback on what students would like to see from U@MQ into the future.

On 7 August there will also be a planning session held. We encourage all staff to attend. This session will be held on Level 3, SAM Building from 9.30am–4.00pm. If you would like to take part in this planning day please contact Bronwyn Simmons at bronwyn.simmons@musr.mq.edu.au

Partnership with the University

The University has undergone tremendous change in recent times and the success of U@MQ will be determined upon the organisation working more co-operatively with all areas of the University. The Vice-Chancellor, Steven Schwartz, has a vision and this is being implemented more and more each day.

Programs and services

Most of the services and programs will stay the same for the remainder of 2007. This will allow time for planning and engagement with the University community. However, from 1 January 2008 new programs and services will start to be implemented.

Dealing with questions from other people and the media

If you receive questions from around the campus that you are unable to answer or are approached by the media for comment please refer these directly to the CEO Deidre Anderson on x7638.

What happens to the brands of SAM and MUSR?

Both the SAM and MUSR will cease to exist as of 1 January 2008 when the U@MQ brand will be implemented.

What happens to SAM Life Members?

Entitlements will remain the same for the remainder of 2007. As of 1 January 2008 all student Life Members will receive a discount card and student rates for all sport and recreation facilities. Any requests from SAM Life Members should be directed to Pip Brook x7045.

Deidre Anderson
CEO
U@MQ

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SPEECH PATHOLOGY WEEK

The Macquarie University Speech Clinic and the Speech Pathology program in the Department of Linguistics will celebrate Speech Pathology Week from 22–28 July. This year’s theme is Feeding and Swallowing: It’s No Choking Matter.

Did you know that:

• speech pathologists are specialists who work with individuals who have communication and swallowing difficulties
• speech pathologists work with individuals at all stages of the lifespan (from premature babies to the elderly)
• communication difficulties include stuttering, voice difficulties, difficulties with speaking clearly, understanding others or telling stories
• approximately one in seven Australians has difficulties with communication
• difficulties with swallowing affect up to 70 percent of premature babies and 50 percent of all stroke patients
• communication and swallowing difficulties can have a major impact upon an individual’s quality of life and ability to participate in daily social activities.

The Macquarie University Speech Clinic is the teaching and research clinic of the Master of Speech and Language Pathology program. The Clinic offers speech pathology services to community members of all ages. It is staffed by experienced speech pathologists and provides student speech pathologists with valuable clinical experience. A number of research projects are also currently being conducted in the Clinic.

During Speech Pathology Week the Clinic will be conducting a display at Macquarie Centre to increase the community’s awareness of the role of speech pathologists.

Macquarie University staff are also encouraged to visit us during Speech Pathology Week at Level 2, 299 Lane Cove Road, for a coffee and chat, to look at the facilities and learn more about speech pathology.

For further information about the Macquarie University Speech Clinic, its services or Speech Pathology Week, please email lyndal.sheepway@ling.mq.edu.au or telephone x1450.

Lyndal Sheepway
Clinic Manager and Speech Pathologist
Macquarie University Speech Clinic

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FREE PODCASTING SEMINAR

Learn how podcasting enables educators to create and distribute content easily across a campus or around the country. This seminar will help teachers to understand the potential of podcasting in education and to create content-specific podcasts to support learning and teaching programs with Apple.

The seminar will demonstrate how to make a podcast, what equipment is needed, how to get started and next steps to creating an engaged learning experience for students using their iPod to learn.

Pizza and soft drink will be provided.

Date: Friday 10 August, 12 noon
Venue: Room E8A 290

The seminar is free but please register for catering purposes.

Contact:

Ryan Mathieson
rmathieson@asia.apple.com
Tel: 9641 8557

Rees Griffiths
Division Information Systems Manager
ELS

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MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY ROLE PLAYING NETWORK

Macquarie University is interested in setting up a network to support teachers who use role playing as a teaching tool.

A role play is an activity where participants assume specified roles to perform tasks, interact, collaborate and debate with other roles, assumed by other participants. This interaction is online. The purpose of a role play is to give students an insight into different ways participants can view an event depending on their background, experience, needs etc.

This network is part of a Carrick funded EnRoLE initiative, which encompasses all Australian universities. Some of the aims of this initiative are:

• to offer support to existing role play designers and facilitators
• to double the number of role play designers and/or facilitators
• to document and disseminate examples of existing role plays.

We would like to set up this network to offer support to existing role play designers and facilitators and encourage teachers new to role plays.

If you have used, are using or would like to use role plays in your teaching and would like to be part of this network, please contact Andrew Lovell-Simons on x9271 or email andrew.lovell-simons@mq.edu.au

For further information: http://cedir.uow.edu.au/enrole/index.html

Andrew Lovell-Simons
Centre for Flexible Learning

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ACCESS MACQUARIE — INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SEMINAR

Had any good ideas recently? Think they may have commercial potential? Not sure how to protect and commercialise them? Well look no further! To start you thinking about these issues, you are invited to attend a free intellectual property (IP) seminar, hosted by Access Macquarie Limited, the commercial arm of Macquarie University, on Thursday 16 August.

Intellectual property, the product of hard work and research, can be valuable to both you and the University, but it is easy for this value not to be fully realised. Whether a lecturer, researcher or student, you need to know how to identify, protect and commercialise your ideas and innovations.

Experienced IP experts will provide relevant information about IP created in the University community. Some of the topics to be covered in the seminar include:

• What is IP?
• The mechanics of patenting – driving a career with patents and publications
• Commercialisation at Macquarie University – the system and where to go for help
• A success story: commercialising with Access MQ.

Those who attend will learn:

• The value and need for protecting innovation
• Patents, trademarks and designs
• Copyright: your rights
• Commercialisation of IP, forming a start-up company
• The commercialisation process and support mechanisms at Macquarie.

The seminar will commence with a free lunch and conclude with the opportunity to talk with the guest speakers.

Date: Thursday 16 August
Time: 12.00 noon – 4.30pm. (Free lunch provided 12.00 noon – 12.45pm)
Venue: Access MQ, level 1, Dow Corning Building, 3 Innovation Road, Macquarie University Research Park
Location Map: http://www.access.mq.edu.au/contactus/index.html
RSVP: Before 3.00pm Tuesday 14 August
Bookings and Seat Reservations: http://www.access.mq.edu.au/newsandevents/ipseminarform/index.html

For more information, please contact:

Bryan Williams
Knowledge Researcher
Tel: (02) 9850 9275
Email: bwilliams@access.mq.edu.au
Website: www.access.mq.edu.au

Bryan Williams
Knowledge Researcher
Access MQ

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ACCESS MACQUARIE —EXPERT ADVISORY SERVICES

Access Macquarie seeks to promote the vast wealth of knowledge and experience available at Macquarie University for expert advisory services. The role of the expert is to provide factual information either in writing, or by appearing in court or before a tribunal where a specialist opinion is required on a particular issue.

Expert advice is sought in a number of broad legal, commercial and government settings. Private sector companies seek assistance to analyse high level strategic and operational issues that cannot be readily sourced by professional consulting organisations. Experts are widely used by law firms as expert witnesses and also to provide expert interpretations and analysis in the preparation of legal opinions.

Governments also seek expert advice in public policy setting: the expert can assist the identification of legitimate arguments for government legislation and regulation as well as in assessing the potential impacts of such policies.

As recognised leaders in their professional fields, both nationally and internationally, Macquarie University academics are available through Access MQ to provide expert advice.

To establish an expert advisory service we need to profile University staff to determine the capacity to provide this expertise. If you are interested in being listed on the Expert Advice Database, please fill out the short questionnaire below, copy it to an email and send it to expertadvice@access.mq.edu.au .

Name:
Title:
Division / Department:
Areas of expertise:
Previous expert advice experience: yes / no
If yes, please provide examples of former engagements:
For whom:
How often:
Where:
Did your previous engagements take place in:

• NSW: y / n
• Australia: y / n
• abroad: y / n

Please advise us of your availability.

Thank you for your participation in this survey.

If you are interested in being listed on the Database, please continue to register at http://www.access.mq.edu.au/mqexpertise/expertadvice/registration/index.html

Krista Borg
Access MQ

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MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INNOVATION AWARDS — INFORMATION SESSION

The Fourth Macquarie University Innovation Awards will be held on Wednesday 31 October. The Awards recognise and reward staff and students for outstanding performance and excellence in innovation. This is an internal celebration to recognise our own innovations. Our definition of innovation, shown on our website, includes implementation — an idea by itself is not enough.

Applications for the Innovation Awards are now open and all staff and postgraduate research students at Macquarie University are encouraged to apply, either for individual or team-based innovations. Teams may include partners external to the University. However, the applicant must be a Macquarie University staff member or postgraduate student and the innovation must have been developed at Macquarie University.

An information session will be held:

Date: Wednesday 25 July
Time: 12 noon (lunch provided)
Venue: E4A Room 323
RSVP: sharen.page@mq.edu.au Monday 23 July by 12 noon.

Three innovations will be short-listed in each category, and the winner will be announced at the awards evening.

Recognising the growing importance of services and sustainability, in 2007 we have two new categories: Innovation in Services and Innovation Towards Sustainability.

Interested parties may apply for the following seven categories:

• Innovation in Services
• Postgraduate Innovation
• Innovation in Teaching & Learning
• Innovation in Research
• Innovative Partnership
• Innovation Towards Sustainability
• Commercial Innovation.

Winners for the following two categories will be identified and selected by the judging panel. However nominations will also be accepted from staff members for the Innovators Hall of Fame.

• Invention Disclosure
• Innovators Hall of Fame.

Please visit the Innovation Awards web site for further details and application forms www.mq.edu.au/innovationawards

All enquiries should be directed to:

Sharen Page
sharen.page@mq.edu.au

Macquarie Institute for Innovation
www.mii.mq.edu.au

Applications are now open and will close on Friday 24 August.

Krista Borg
Access MQ

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IEC MUSIC PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN

The Institute of Early Childhood's Music Program for Children offers music classes for children aged from 4 months to 8 years of age.

We still have vacancies for mid-Semester enrolment. Enrol now for Semester 2 beginning in August 2007, or leave your details to receive an application form.

The Music Program gives children a wonderful introduction to music. Creative musical expression is encouraged through singing, moving and dancing to music, playing musical games and exploring simple percussion instruments.

Classes for 5–8 year olds also introduce children to musical literacy. Held on Saturday mornings at Macquarie University, the program provides musical experiences which will develop your child's understandings about music, develop their musical skills and introduce reading and writing music. This program forms an excellent foundation from which to learn an instrument or join a choir.

Classes for 0–5 year olds are held on Friday and Saturday mornings and on Saturdays for 5–8 year olds at Macquarie University.

If you'd like to receive an application form for next semester, please email or phone the office, leave your mailing address and a form will be sent to you.

For more information visit our web site at http://www.aces.mq.edu.au/iec/musicforchildren/or contact:

Educational or musical inquiries: Amanda Niland — Institute of Early Childhood
Phone: (02) 9850 9823
Email: musicforchildren@aces.mq.edu.au

Online/manual payment inquiries Roslyn Green — Access Macquarie Ltd
Phone: (02) 9850 9716
Email: rgreen@acess.mq.edu.au

Roslyn Green
Project Co-ordinator—Education & Training
Access Macquarie Limited

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LECTERN TRAINING

Audio Visual Technology Services will be holding training sessions in the use of the installed lecterns and associated audivisual equipment from 23–26 July. The training sessions will cover the following areas: using the lectern, lectern support and using the visualiser. Bookings are not required to attend these sessions.

The training sessions will be held from Monday 23 July. Type 0 Lecterns are those installed in smaller classrooms, Type 2 Lecterns are those installed in the larger lecture theatres.

Stephen Morrison
Assistant Supervisor
Centre for Flexible Learning
Audio Visual Technology Services

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ACCESS MACQUARIE — CONFERENCE AND BOARD MEETING FACILITIES

Access Macquarie, the commercial arm of Macquarie University, has high-grade, professional and well-equipped conference and board meeting facilities available for hire. The facilities may be hired for seminars and conferences, staff events and company board meetings.

Access Macquarie facilities that will be provided to your event include:

• security access
• reception for your guests
• amenities.

The meeting room facilities include:

• presentation equipment (data projectors, white boards)
• refreshments upon request
• high quality fit out.

Access Macquarie is located on Level 1, Dow Corning Building in the Macquarie University Research Park.

For more information or if you would like a tour of the facilities, please contact:

Mel Moore
Personal Assistant/Office Manager
Telephone: x4729
Email: mmoore@access.mq.edu.au

Mel Moore
Access Macquarie Limited

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CO-OP BOOKSHOP

Second Semester Textbooks

Textlists are now available online for all Macquarie University students through the MyMq student portal. Texts and course notes for second semester have started to arrive and are available for purchase either in store, or through the Co-op website: www.coop-bookshop.com.au.

The bookshop will be open for extended trading hours during the start of semester. These can be found on the Co-op website.

If you have not submitted your textbook list and would like to, please contact Liz Goff on 8986 4000, or email macq@coop-bookshop.com.au

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

The bookshop will be open on Saturday 21 July from 9.00am – 1.00pm for the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The price for Co-op members is $29.95 (rrp is $49.95). If you would like to pre-order and reserve a copy, call 8689 4000 or email us on macq@coop-bookshop.com.au.

Book Launch — Technology in Postwar America: A History

Date: Friday 24 August, 5.30pm for 6.00pm
Venue: The Co-op Bookshop, SAM Building, Macquarie University
RSVP: Tuesday 21 August to Megan Gildea, mgildea@coop-bookshop.com.au or (02) 8986 4000

This book by Carroll Pursell is to be launched by Professor Desley Deacon of the Australian National University and is published by Columbia University Press.

Carroll Pursell draws fascinating connections between icons of popular culture and landmarks of American technological innovation as he studies the effect of postwar politics on the evolution of science and technology.

This entertaining history involves a range of technologies, from television, the automobile, and genetically engineered crops to contraceptives, Tupperware, and the Veg-O-Matic, and extracts political meaning from private objects, like toy soldiers, low riders, and lawn chemicals. He also discusses the state of technology today, addressing such issues as globalisation and other challenges to "modernist" technologies.

Authors on Campus

If you have authored or contributed to a new publication and would like to be represented in our "Authors on Campus" section let us know via email macq@coop-bookshop.com.au. Or if you would like to launch your new publication at your Co-op Bookshop at Macquarie University please contact Faye Sutherland on 8986 4001 or email fsutherland@coop-bookshop.com.au

Jenny Lyle
University Co-operative Bookshop Limited

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LACHLAN'S RESTAURANT

Lachlan's Restaurant is conveniently located on the Macquarie University Campus at the award winning MGSM Executive Hotel & Conference Centre.

Lachlan's Restaurant features creative modern Australian cuisine and is fully licensed.

Why not try our exciting winter menu.

Lachlan's opening hours:

• Dinner and breakfast — 7 days
• Lunch — Monday to Friday.

If you have a large group or are pressed for time, you can take advantage of our pre order arrangement. This can be emailed or faxed to you. Simply follow the link below and request a pre order form.

MGSM's friendly staff can also assist you plan a private luncheon, dinner or cocktail reception for any special event such as department functions, farewells, birthdays etc.

For more information or if you would like a copy of our menus please contact Lachlan's Restaurant on x9139 or email lachlans.restaurant@mgsm.edu.au

Nigel Logue
Hotel Manager
MGSM

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CPD NEWS

http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Special Interest Group: Peer Observation and Learning and Teaching

Since the beginning of 2007 there has been interest from Macquarie academic staff in peer observation of teaching as a quality enhancement activity. In response to this, and to make use of materials already available in the higher education community, a special interest group in peer observation was established. Its membership includes colleagues interested in peer observation, as well as the Associate Deans, Learning and Teaching to whom any interest in the group should be directed. The group is chaired by Ian Solomonides from the Centre for Professional Development.

Four meetings have been held resulting in a set of materials for staff interested in peer observation of teaching in their own Departments and Divisions, as well as some shared understanding of the principles and objectives behind peer observation and its use at Macquarie.

The materials, including guidance documents and pro-forma, are in Word format to enable local modification and are available on the CPD website at: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/teaching/interest.htm A record of each meeting is circulated to the participants and are available to other interested parties.

Several key steps have been taken to implement peer observation. The principles and materials have been discussed at a number of Divisional Learning and Teaching Committees with some Departments formally adopting the strategy and incorporating it into their practice. Presentations have also been made to other interested groups and we expect that further training will be provided by the Centre for Professional Development.

The group has recently broadened its focus to consider other aspects associated with quality enhancement in teaching and learning at Macquarie. The group has shared documentation and commented on the emerging Australasian University Survey of Student Engagement and Macquarie’s draft Learning and Teaching Plan.

This group is a valuable opportunity for sharing ideas between colleagues from various subject areas and discipline backgrounds. Through this approach we can develop a better understanding of the learning and teaching issues that affect us and a capacity to deal with those issues.

For information a WebCT discussion board for online discussion has been established at: http://online.mq.edu.au/pub/CPDLTI/

To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au or register online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

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SAM Card Semester 2

With Semester 2 just around the corner, we will be launching the Semester 2 SAM Card Campaign this month. The SAM Card for the remainder of 2007 will cost $60 and remain valid until 31 December 2007.

So if you haven’t picked up your SAM Card then why not pick up the early bird special offer… buy your SAM Card before 10 August and get $40 worth of value already charged up onto the card. This value can be used in the following four outlets:

• Marxines
• The Ice Bar
• The Globe
• The Grill.

The redeemable value can be used on any products that you choose to buy but it can only be used in the above mentioned four outlets and must be used by 17 August 2007.

So if you haven’t picked your SAM Card up yet log onto www.sam.org.au and register and pick up your card from SAM Central, Level 1, SAM Building .

Childcare

Did you know that there are three childcare centres on campus here at Macquarie University that provide high quality child care for the benefit of all staff here on campus?

Banksia Cottage, Waratah Occasional Care and Gumnut Cottage offer a range of child care facilities to suit each parent’s specific needs. All Centres provide a safe, caring and educationally stimulating environment for children, and are well equipped with toys and equipment for indoor and outdoor experiences.

Vacancies currently exist at Banksia Cottage and Waratah Occasional Care Long Day Care for children over three years. Gumnut Cottage currently has vacancies for children of various ages.

To arrange a time to inspect any of the Centres or speak to a staff member please call

• Gumnut Cottage — Julie George/Cheryl Twohig x7740
• Banksia Cottage — Jennifer Watkins x7781
• Waratah Occasional and Long Daycare — Caroline Brigden x7781.

Concrete Cancer

Please be advised that the SAM Building is currently undergoing some concrete cancer maintenance works. We apologise in advance for the disruptive noises and construction sites that you will encounter around the SAM Building over the next few weeks.

Marion Malouf
Students at Macquarie (In Liquidation)

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HUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

http://www.pers.mq.edu.au

ATEM@MQ Presents a Change Management Case Study

Josephine Lead will be presenting a case study on change management that occurred within the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Sydney, 2000 – 2006. Josephine came to Macquarie University’s Division of Law as Division Manager in 2006 from the position of Business Manager, Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Sydney. This is an opportunity to hear about how change management has been managed in other tertiary education institutions. All are welcome and there is no cost.

Date: Wednesday 8 August
Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm, lunch (BYO)
Venue: C4B Level 2 Training Room (HR Building)
Enquiries: Sharon Messina, ATEM@MQ Coordinator, x9734.

ATEM Inc – what is it?

The Association for Tertiary Education Management Inc (ATEM Inc) is the pre-eminent professional body in Australasia for tertiary education administrators and managers. Established in 1976 as the Australian Institute of Tertiary Education Administrators (AITEA), the Association has grown to around 1,350 individuals and 60 corporate members. Our members are found across the breadth of the academic environment, including universities, TAFEs, polytechnics and wanangas, private providers, government departments and other related organisations. ATEM members are committed to the pursuit of excellence in professional practice and institutional management in the tertiary education sector.

Many benefits accrue to members, including:

• Networking with Australasia’s leading tertiary administrators and managers at ATEM functions
• Access to preferential rates for ATEM professional development programs, conferences and special events
• An opportunity to attend the Annual Conference which rotates around Australia and New Zealand and this year will be held in Canberra from 23 September to 26 September
• Receiving copies of the internationally refereed Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, published by ATEM and sent to members three times a year.
• Access to the quarterly ATEM Matters newsletter
• Access to staff exchanges, study scholarships and travel grants.

For more information and to join, see http://www.atem.edu.au/about_atem.cfm. For information about ATEM@MQ contact Sharon Messina on x9734.

ATEM NSW Branch Presents Faculty Managers Forum

The focus for this day is on the practical aspects of planning for and managing change at the faculty and school level and measuring outcomes for effective performance evaluation. It is designed for faculty and school managers and administrative staff who take on change facilitation and performance evaluation duties within their work.

This forum will provide a valuable opportunity for networking and sharing of actual case studies. Key presentations include:

• Alliance Through Change, Is There a Workforce Crisis Looming?
• Performance Measurement Against Strategic Objectives, A Case Study in Change Management at Charles Sturt University.

Presenters are from University of Western Sydney and Charles Sturt University.

Date: Friday 3 August
Venue: UTS, Building 10, Level 6, Room 440
Cost: $187 for ATEM members and $209 for non-members
Registration: John Chapman
Email: jchapman@bigpond.com
Fax: (02) 9389 6579
Tel: (02) 9389-6214

Tim Sprague
Director, Human Resources

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WHAT’S ON IN PR & MARKETING

The Inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Debate

All staff and students are invited to attend the inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Debate to be held on 15 August at 5.00pm in Building E7B Courtyard. Some great speakers, including Dr Clive Hamilton, Professor David Throsby and Professor Peter Saunders will debate the proposition "That capitalism is bad for the soul". Vice-Chancellor, Professor Steven Schwartz, will chair the debate.

Drinks and finger food will be available for guests immediately following the debate.

To RSVP please go to: https://www.vc.mq.edu.au/vc-debate-registration.php or email emma.norton@mq.edu.au As places are limited, please ensure to RSVP.

Parent Information Evening

A Parent Information Evening will be held on Wednesday 25 July from 6.00pm – 8.00pm in the Building X5B lecture theatre.

The event is primarily targeted at parents of students currently in Year 12, but is also open to other high school students and their parents. Macquarie staff are also invited to attend for an opportunity to meet with prospective students and their parents.

Speakers for the evening include Professor George Cooney — Demystifying the UAI, Jonathan Gaston — How to Manage Stress in the HSC and Deidre Anderson — Dealing with Transition. If you wish to attend this event please RSVP to Katherine Johnston at katherine.johnston@mq.edu.au

Events Manual

For staff who are involved in organsing events across the University, an Events Manual is now available online at www.pr.mq.edu.au/eventsmanual/ The manual will be updated regularly with feedback from users and the new monthly Events Focus Group.

Events Focus Group

This group has been formed to share information on event management issues and to upgrade events standards and practices in the University.

Meetings will be held from 1.00pm – 2.30pm on Fridays 27 July, 24 August, 28 September, 26 October and 30 November. If you are interested in being a part of this group, contact Losalini Kelei on x4112 or email: lo.kelei@vc.mq.edu.au

Science and Engineering Challenge 2007

On 19 and 20 July, 500 Year 10 students from 17 local high schools will come to Macquarie University to compete in the Sydney North West Region Science and Engineering Challenge 2007.

The Challenge is designed, through fun and practical hands-on activities, to inspire young people and inform them of study and career opportunities in science, technology and engineering. Each Challenge involves groups of students competing in events like designing and building canons, gliders, siege catapults and more.

Staff members are invited to drop by E7B Courtyard during 19 and 20 July, to check out the Challenge and join in the fun. Enquiries: Rachel Rizk, x6045, rachel.rizk@mq.edu.au

Marketing Monthly Report — June

This report shares the highlights of our marketing and communications activity each month — from web analysis to advertising activity, events, school liaison, media coverage and media training.

To check out the marketing support that’s available to you or how different Departments are communicating with their audiences, ask Deborah Jackson for a copy of the June report on deborah.jackson@vc.mq.edu.au

Macquarie’s Media Performance

There were 443 mentions of Macquarie University in the media during the past three weeks. The graph below shows coverage in the media by day for the period 26 June–16 July, volume (grey bar) and audience reach (red line).

• On 8 July, audience reach spiked at 3.1 million for 39 individual items. The large audience reach was particularly due to a number of television and radio interviews with Professor Clive Williams (PICT) in relation to the London and Glasgow bombing attempts.

• On 10 July, the number of items peaked at 78, with 58 of these being syndications of an ABC Radio interview with Dr Geoffrey Hawker (Politics) about the worsening situation in Zimbabwe.

   

Greg Welsh
Acting Media Manager
PR and Marketing

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MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

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 Fiona Crawford: fiona.crawford@mq.edu.au by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to Level 2, BD Building, Macquarie University Research Park.

Media mentions

Ms Deidre Anderson (MUSR): interviewed about the psychological effects of retirement on elite athletes, Sun Herald, 1 July; interviewed about the opening of the Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre, Weekly Times, 4 July; will speak at a course on athlete and career development at Sydney Olympic Park in July, Sydney Morning Herald, 7 July

Associate Professor Frank Ashe (Applied Finance Centre): interviewed about the NAB's $6 billion increase in interest-earning assets, The Australian, 2 July

Professor Richard Badham (MGSM): wrote about recruitment approaches, Business Review Weekly, 5 July

Ms Kirstin Barchia (PhD student, Psychology): interviewed about schoolyard bullying, Northern District Times, 4 July

Mr David Blair (English): interviewed about Placenames Australia, ABC NSW Statewide, 25 June

Mr Michael Boers (PhD student, Electronics): won the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers' annual High Efficiency Power Amplifier Design Competition, Manly Daily, 30 June; The Australian, 4 July

Ms Maxine Brodie (Library): interviewed about the Library's online resources, Sun Herald, 8 July

Mr Andrew Burrell (CFL): interviewed about online learning and distance education, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 July

Mr Sam Burshtein (Macquarie Institute for Innovation): interviewed about venture capital, Money Management.com.au, 4 July

Professor Tyron Carlin (Law): will give a lecture on reverse mortgages as part of the Macquarie Forums, Business Review Weekly, 5 July

Miss Anita Chang (Asian Languages): as the Vice-President of the Australian Gracious Ladies Association, delivered a public speech on how to enhance the friendship and cooperation among women of different social groups including the mainstream and ethnic groups, Singtao Daily, 16 July

Adjunct Professor David Collins (Economics): co-authored a report that suggests that illicit drugs cost Australian businesses $3.3 billion a year, Radio 6PR Perth, 12 July

Ms Louise Cosgrove (Access Macquarie): interviewed about the Kids and Traffic Early Childhood Education which recently went on the road to inform Aboriginal communities about child restraints and other road safety messages, Lake News, 4 July

Professor John Croucher (MGSM): his regular NumberCrunch column included statistics like 'Year that Velcro was invented: 1948', Age, 30 June; Sydney Morning Herald, 30 June; his regular NumberCrunch column included statistics like 'Estimated proportion of email traffic worldwide that is spam: between 80 and 86 per cent', Sydney Morning Herald, 7 July; says that 74 per cent of surveyed Australian workers claim they have been called into the office during their days off or while they are on holidays, Age, 14 July; his regular NumberCrunch column included statistics like 'Estimated number of Americans who obtain degrees each year from 'non-accredited' institutions: 100,000', Age, 14 July

Associate Professor Lorne Cummings (Accounting and Finance): interviewed about corporate social responsibility, Australian Financial Review, 12 July

Dr Elaine Evans (Accounting and Finance): co-wrote a piece which discussed whether better corporate governance results in lower earnings management, Keeping Good Companies, 1 July

Dr Belinda Ferrari (Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences): interviewed about her research on farming bacteria, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 July

Adjunct Professor Tim Flannery (Environmental and Life Sciences): was the key speaker at the Royal Australian Institute of Architects annual awards, Adelaide Advertiser, 30 June

Associate Professor Paul Gollan (Business): wrote about the AWA debate, Age, 29 June; came under criticism from the Australian Institute of Employment Rights (AIER) vice-president Paul Munro, who said he fails to understand the AIER, Age, 3 July; wrote about possible bans on working excessive hours, Age, 5 July; says a rise in the minimum wage would increase inflationary pressures, Australian Financial Review, 5 July

Professor Roy Green (MGSM): says that the federal government is not listening to those who have the key to developing innovation in Australia, Business Review Weekly, 28 June

Dr Bridget Griffen-Foley (Modern History): interviewed about John Laws' legacy, Bulletin with Newsweek, 3 July

Dr Geoffrey Hawker (Politics and International Relations): interviewed about the situation in Zimbabwe in which the government has ordered the arrest of business owners who refused to halve their prices, ABC 702 Sydney, 10 July

Miss Liyu He (Accounting and Finance): co-wrote a piece which discussed whether better corporate governance results in lower earnings management, Keeping Good Companies, 1 July

Honorary Associate Robert Hyde (Physical Geography): co-authored a 1990 report which revealed that increasing development in Sydney's south-west would result in poorer air quality for the entire Sydney basin, Macarthur Chronicle, 26 June

Dr Grant Jones (MGSM): will give a lecture on sustainability education as part of the Macquarie Forums, Business Review Weekly, 5 July; wrote about carbon taxes and emission credits, Business Review Weekly, 5 July

Professor Robin Kramar (MGSM): will give a lecture on sustainability education as part of the Macquarie Forums, Business Review Weekly, 5 July

Mr Brett Lovegrove (MUSR): interviewed about the opening of the Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre, Weekly Times, 4 July

Professor John Mathews (MGSM): interviewed about US beef exports to Asia, Yass Tribune, 20 June

Visiting Fellow Patrick McConnell (Applied Finance Centre): wrote about Basel II and the growing concerns over how much capital is needed to cover operational risks, Risk Management, 1 June

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Elizabeth More (Development and External Relations): interviewed about the establishment of the Community Engagement Unit, Northern District Times, 27 June

Associate Professor Boyo Ockinga (Ancient History): interviewed about the finding of a mummy in the Valley of the Kings which has been identified as Queen Hatshepsut, ABC Western Queensland, 28 June

Mrs Denise Osmand (Financial Services): interviewed about the opening of the Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre, Northern District Times, 4 July

Dr Greg Pemberton (Politics and International Relations): wrote that Australians should be ready for a higher risk of terrorist attack later in the year due to the federal election, The Australian, 4 July

Mr Darren Percival (Contemporary Music): is touring around Australia on the back of his new CD Out of the Loop, Byron Shire News, 5 July; Gold Coast Bulletin, 9 July

Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): wrote that the word 'burked' is often used in reference to both the murderer William Burke and former WA premier Brian Burke and means to smother or silence, Campus Review, 26 June; wrote that the word 'cessation' is abstract and that its meaning is not very transparent, Campus Review, 3 July; interviewed about the evolution of language, ABC Newcastle, 10 July; wrote about the word 'dis', saying that most dictionaries explain the verb as an abbreviation of 'disrespect', Campus Review, 10 July

Associate Professor Stuart Piggin (Ancient History): was this year's guest presenter at the Avondale College Murdoch Lecture, Lakes Mail Morisset, 27 June

Professor Ingrid Piller (NCELTR): said the federal government's proposed citizenship test could be considered discriminatory, Wollongong & Northern Leader, 12 July

Associate Professor Michael Poulsen (Human Geography): interviewed about the number of people in Australia who have Irish and Scottish ancestry, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 July

Mr Steven Pringle (Community Engagement): the former NSW Member for Hawkesbury and Mayor of Hornsby Shire has been appointed director of Community Engagement, Campus Review, 26 June; Northern District Times, 27 June

Ms Sarah Pryke (Centre for the Integrative Study of Animal Behaviour): interviewed about her research on Gouldian finches which links different head colours in the birds to different behaviour, ABC 774 Melbourne, 5 July

Professor Ron Rapee (Psychology): was interviewed about child anxiety disorders, saying they could virtually cripple a child and stay with them for life, Daily Telegraph, 29 June

Professor Steven Schwartz (Vice-Chancellor): wrote about how the federal government can attract donations to the new $5 billion Higher Education Endowment Fund, Australian Financial Review, 2 July; his salary was discussed in an article about rising VC salaries, The Australian, 4 July; interviewed about the opening of the Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre, Northern District Times, 4 July; Weekly Times, 4 July

Dr Ben Searle (Psychology): interviewed about Australians' leave behaviour, Newcastle Herald, 3 July

Ms Puneet Singh (PhD student, Psychology): interviewed about schoolyard bullying, Northern District Times, 4 July

Professor Robert Spillane (MGSM): interviewed about psychometric testing, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 June

Mr Maheswaran Sridaran (Business Law): wrote about proposed legislation to regulate tax agents, Australian Financial Review, 11 July

Professor John Stephens (English): was recently awarded the 11th International Brothers Grimm Award, Radio National, 27 June

Dr Keith Suter (Politics and International Relations): interviewed about the strengths and failings of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, ABC 702 Sydney, 28 June

Associate Professor Daniella Tilbury (ARIES): interviewed about the need for business schools to play a key role in providing education and capacity-building as well as leadership in sustainability, Campus Review, 10 July

Mr Karl Van Dyke (Ancient History): discussed the Museum of Ancient Cultures with students from Great Lakes College Senior Campus, Great Lakes Advocate, 4 July

Dr Andrew Vincent (Centre for Middle East Studies): interviewed about recent petrol rationing in Iran, ABC 666 Canberra, 27 June; Radio National, 27 June; developed a middle east politics simulation that has been running for 20 years and was this year given an online interface, Campus Review, 3 July; interviewed about the introduction this year of a 'politics of terrorism' course at Macquarie University, Sun Herald, 15 July

Mr Glenn Warry (MUSR): interviewed about the increase in scholarship dollars for elite athletes, Northern District Times, 4 July

Associate Professor Colin Wastell (Psychology): interviewed about his research on trauma, ABC Classic FM, 25 June; interviewed about suicide bombers, ABC Classic FM, 16 July

Adjunct Professor Clive Williams (PICT): wrote about fears over homegrown terrorism, Canberra Times, 30 June; interviewed about the recent bomb attacks in the UK and the arrest of terror suspect Mohamed Haneef in Brisbane, Radio 5AA Adelaide, 2 July; ABC 702 Sydney, 2 July; ABC 720 Perth, 2 July; ABC 666 Canberra, 3 July; Radio National, 4 July; Channel 10 Sydney, 8 July; wrote about Muslim disaffection, Canberra Times, 6 July; interviewed about the Prime Minister's plans to upgrade Immigration Department and ASIO technology, Channel 9 Adelaide, 8 July; NBN Gold Coast, 8 July; NBN Gosford, 8 July; NBN Newcastle, 8 July; NBN Tamworth, 8 July; Radio 4ZZZ Brisbane, 10 July; wrote about Australia's border control, Canberra Times, 10 July; interviewed about US intelligence reports that suggest al Qaeda is boosting its operation capacity, Radio 2SM Sydney, 12 July, Radio 2UE Sydney, 13 July; says the regulation of security guards in Australia is a scandal, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 July; Radio 2GB Sydney, 13 July

Dr Sue Wright (Accounting and Finance): co-wrote a piece which discussed whether better corporate governance results in lower earnings management, Keeping Good Companies, 1 July

Dr Viviana Wuthrich (Psychology): interviewed about anxiety in young children, ABC Newcastle, 4 July

Issues and Events

The 19th Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference which is presented by the Labour-Management Studies Foundation and MGSM will be held in August, Campus Review, 26 June

New NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione has a masters degree and a graduate diploma from Macquarie University, Radio 2GB Sydney, 26 June; Radio 2SM Sydney, 26 June

Macquarie University is running a swim school during July, Northern District Times, 27 June

Damaging revelations of alleged mismanagement and profligacy in international operations at Macquarie University and the collapse of UNSW's Singapore venture have been a catalyst for Australian universities withdrawing en masse from offshore teaching operations, The Australian, 27 June

All proceeds from the Koori Faces talent quest which concludes the NSW Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Conference will go towards the Jo Pender scholarship program which assists students enrolled in the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Services), Indigenous Education at Macquarie University, The Weekly, 27 June

Macquarie University is focusing on increasing accountability of academic managers, Business Review Weekly, 28 June

The Astronomical Society of Australia held its annual general meeting at Macquarie University, ABC 702 Sydney, 28 June; ABC 666 Canberra, 29 June; Radio 6PR Perth, 2 July; ABC 666 Canberra, 3 July; Northern District Times, 4 July; ABC 702 Sydney, 5 July; Newcastle Herald, 5 July; Sydney Morning Herald, 5 July

Macquarie University researchers have linked land clearing to dramatic changes in climate, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 June

The Epping-Chatswood rail link, which has a station at Macquarie University, is helping to boost housing prices in the area, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 June

MGSM offers two purpose-built meetings and conference venues, one in the city and one at Macquarie University, Quorum, 1 July

Researchers from Macquarie University's Risk Frontiers have undertaken to create a tool specifically to analyse flood insurance risk, Australian Financial Review, 3 July

Dr Rohan Gunaratna from the International Center for Political Violence and Terrorism gave a lecture at Macquarie University in June, Radio 2GB Sydney, 3 July

Macquarie University's new swimming pool is a corker, St George & Sutherland Shire Leader, 3 July

Macquarie University is involved in an inter-university online role-playing initiative, Campus Review, 3 July

Riverina students Wyatt Foreman and Luke Sartor will attend the 2007 UBS Finance Academy, a week-long residential course on the world of high finance at Macquarie University, Daily Advertiser, 7 July; Radio 2WG Wagga, 11 July; Area News, 11 July

Architectural firm Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp has been appointed by Macquarie University to design its new automated, environmentally friendly library, Australian Financial Review, 9 July

Experts from Macquarie University's Institute for Early Childhood sit on a community playground advisory group in the Canada Bay area, Inner Western Suburbs Courier, 10 July

Ryde Secondary College student Maria Koevska will attend the 2007 UBS Finance Academy, a week-long residential course on the world of high finance at Macquarie University, Northern District Times, 11 July

Member of the Bennelong Grey Power Group, Angela Linstad, holds two postgraduate diplomas in urban and environmental studies from Macquarie University, Northern District Times, 11 July

Macquarie University is one of at least seven Australian universities to cut maths staff in the past 18 months, The Australian, 11 July

Batemans Bay High School student Ben Hirzinger will attend the 2007 UBS Finance Academy, a week-long residential course on the world of high finance at Macquarie University, Bay Post, 11 July

The Wiggles were formed when its members were students at the Institute of Early Childhood at Macquarie University, Age, 12 July; Sydney Morning Herald, 16 July

Sydney FC have new training facilities at Macquarie University, Age, 13 July; Canberra Times, 13 July; Daily Telegraph, 13 July; Illawarra Mercury, 13 July; Maitland Mercury, 13 July; Newcastle Herald, 13 July; Sydney Morning Herald, 13 July; West Australian, 13 July

The late Barbara Chisholm, former headmistress of SCEGGS Darlinghurst, served on the council of Macquarie University from 1970-1976, The Australian, 13 July

A jobs boom in northern Sydney will include new positions in medical and education services at Macquarie University, North Shore Times, 13 July

Adelaide United and Olyroos striker Bruce Djite completed the first year of a Bachelor of Arts at Macquarie University, Sunday Mail Adelaide, 15 Jul y

Greg Welsh
Acting Media Manager

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MUSR NEWS

http://www.musr.mq.edu.au

Library Staff Member wins iPod at Sport and Aquatic Centre Opening

MUSR wishes to congratulate Karen Marks on being the lucky winner of an iPod! Karen was just one of the many participants in our Mega Group Fitness Class which took place on Friday 29 June. Approximately two hundred staff members attended the Sport and Aquatic Centre Official Opening and then stayed on to tour the facility and view the classes. Karen attended our step class, whilst others enjoyed yoga, RevMaster and Aqua Fitness. Congratulations Karen!

Health and Fitness Expo—Saturday 21 July 2007

To celebrate the opening of the new $17 million Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre, we are holding a Health and Fitness Expo on Saturday 21 July between 11.00am and 4.00pm.

It's going to be fun for all ages!

Enjoy a complimentary work out or swim, try a group fitness class, indulge in a massage or receive a free postural assessment. We will even keep the kids entertained with clown shows, face painting, roving entertainers and special “Healthy Kids” exercise classes. And for kids of all ages, we will have enormous inflatable rides in the main outdoor pool (weather permitting).

We're also giving away Health Bags to the first 100 visitors!

Our special guest will be world swimming champion, Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Jessica Schipper.

Admission is free.

To find out more, call 1300 733 132 or visit www.musr.mq.edu.au

Staff Only Social Sport

The Tag Ball/Mixed Soccer competition begins on Monday 13 August, with games starting at 12.10pm.

Registrations are currently being accepted at the Sport & Aquatic Centre reception.

The cost to enter a team for the 11 week competition is just $80.

For more information email socialsport@musr.mq.edu.au

Introductory Health and Fitness Program for Staff

There has never been a better way to get fit and healthy on campus!

It costs only $25 for unlimited access to the staff only classes listed below (free for current Centre members).

The above pilot staff-only classes will run until 10 August 2007.

For more information email healthclub@musr.mq.edu.au

Jim Corbett
Business Development Director
Macquarie University Sport and Recreation Inc

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ALUMNI

http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/index.htm

New Postgraduate Scholarships for Alumni

Up to 20 new postgraduate scholarships for alumni, valued at $2,500 each, will be awarded on the basis of merit to students enrolled in postgraduate studies in any program.

These will be available for the first time in Semester 2, 2007.

Scholarship conditions and application form

For further information please visit: http://www.alumni.mq.edu.au/html/SAP.html#link11

Closing date: Monday 30 July

Macquarie Ambassadors to be launched in July

Macquarie Ambassadors is an exciting new program which allows our alumni—more than 100,000 globally—to share their personal and professional experiences with students, fellow alumni and the broader University community.

A Macquarie Ambassador will:

• nurture tomorrow’s leaders by helping Macquarie students today
• pass on their professional skills and experiences
• share their Macquarie experience
• build and strengthen their networks
• enhance the reputation of Macquarie University and increase the value of their degree
• be an active partner in Macquarie’s global future.

The Macquarie Ambassadors program has three strands:

• mentoring
• student referral
• alumni supporting alumni.

Just a few hours of an Ambassador’s time could change a young person’s life forever. Further information on this program will be available on the alumni website very soon. http://www.alumni.mq.edu.au

Nominations for the Standing Committee of Convocation

The 2007 Annual General Meeting of the Standing Committee of Convocation will be held on Thursday 20 September 2007 from 12 noon–12.30pm at State Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney.

Appointment of four graduate member to the standing committee of convocation Macquarie University

Expressions of interest are invited from graduates of the University for appointment to four positions in the membership of the Standing Committee of Convocation. For further details go to http://www.alumni.mq.edu.au/html/committee.html

Nominations must be received by 5.00pm on Friday 7 September 2007 and the appointments will be announced at the Annual General Meeting.

Macquarie Mentors—Special Preview of Macquarie Ambassadors Program

Date: Tuesday 31 July
Time: 6.00pm–8.00pm
Venue: PJ Gallagher's Irish Pub, corner Victoria Road and Lyons Road, Drummoyne, Observatory Room (upstairs)
Invitation only event: For past mentors at Macquarie. Snacks provided with cash bar
RSVP: Wednesday 27 June via Booking Form

Find out how to be a Macquarie Ambassador, enjoy a drink and catch up with former mentoring colleagues in the lovely Observatory room at PJ Gallagher's. This event is new on the Alumni Office calendar for recent and past Mentors @ Macquarie.

Alumni Lecture—Dr Hugh Mackay, Psychologist and Social Researcher

Date: Thursday 23 August
Time: 6.30pm (registration 6.15pm for lecture at 6.30pm)
Venue: The Dixson Room located on the ground floor of the Mitchell wing of the State Library, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Speaker: Dr Hugh Mackay
RSVP: Monday 13 August via Booking form

Dr Hugh Mackay is a psychologist and social researcher who has spent 35 years studying the attitudes and behaviour of the Australian community. Hugh Mackay's best selling book Reinventing Australia shows how Australians attitudes have changed over the last 20 years. The topic for Hugh's lecture will be confirmed closer to the date of the lecture.

Annual Parliament House Luncheon

Date: Thursday 20 September
Time: 12.30pm
Venue: Strangers' Dining Room, State Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Speaker: Professor Tim Flannery
Cost: alumni and guests: $60 per person
RSVP: Thursday 6 September via Booking Form

The 2007 Australian of the Year, Professor Tim Flannery will be the guest speaker at this year's Annual Parliament House Luncheon. Professor Flannery is a climate change champion and Macquarie University professor within the Division of Environmental and Life Sciences. He is one of the world's leading writer-scientists and an internationally acclaimed explorer and environmentalist. Sir David Attenborough once described him as being in the league of all-time great explorers such as David Livingstone. We hope you will join us for this signature event.

Please note that the Standing Committee of Convocation will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the same venue prior to the luncheon at 12.00 noon.

All enquiries:

Alumni Office
Tel: x7310
Fax: x9478
Email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au
Booking form: www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/FormBooking.php

Mark Herndon
Director, Alumni Office

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POSITIONS VACANT

OFFICE OF REGISTRAR AND VICE PRINCIPAL
Support Services
University Counselling Services
Counsellor
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 16781

The appointee will be registered with the NSW Psychologists Registration Board, have demonstrated experience and a postgraduate degree in the area of clinical/counselling psychology. The appointee will have proven ability in order to be able to assess and provide appropriate intervention/treatment for students and staff of the University who present with a wide range of psychological, personal, social, academic and work related issues. The position also involves the development, implementation and evaluation of group programs and service development relevant to the needs of the University community. The appointee will be expected to be able to respond to individuals in crisis as well as emergency situations. Involvement in ongoing professional development, peer and intern supervision will be expected as part of working within the counselling team.

Essential Selection Criteria: Postgraduate degree in the area of clinical or counselling psychology; registration with the NSW Psychologists Registration Board; eligibility for membership of the Australian Psychological Society; demonstrated expertise in the provision of clinical/counselling services to meet the needs of clients presenting with a wide range of problems and concerns; training and experience in the assessment and treatment, including the use of short term interventions, of a wide range of psychological disorders and issues of concern to presenting clients; ability to respond to clients in crisis and to emergency situations; commitment to maintaining and developing professional skills and knowledge; demonstrated ability to work independently as well as an effective team member offering mutual support and supervision; evidence of effective written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to liaise effectively with students, staff and relevant community agencies and professionals; experience in the use of internet, email and word processing; understanding and willingness to comply with the relevant policies and procedures of the Counselling Service and the University, including equity and diversity policies and professional codes of conduct.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Experience of working in a University Counselling Service; demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate group programs and conduct research relevant to service delivery; experience in the development of print or web based information resources; experience in the development of psycho-educational programs and materials aimed at promoting psychological well-being; experience in the use of counselling interventions relevant to the needs of a culturally diverse population; knowledge and experience of working with clients with a mental health disorder.

Enquiries: Julie Erskine, Principal Counsellor on 9850 7497 or via email julie.erskine@mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package: From $79,108 pa, including (Level 8) base salary $66,847 to $74,381 pa, annual leave loading and employer’s superannuation.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2006–2009. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Please visit www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online.

Please visit www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a University Policy.

www.jobs.mq.edu.au

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CLASSIFIEDS

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DIARY

July

Tuesday 17 July, Wednesday 18 July, Tuesday 25 September, Wednesday 26 September and Wednesday 17 October

FOUNDATIONS IN (e)LEARNING AND TEACHING (FieLT) Further details about the program can be obtained from staff at the Centre for Professional Development: Dr Sharon Fraser, x8446, sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au, Dr Maree Gosper, x9752, maree.gosper@mq.edu.au, Dr Ian Solomonides, x9857, ian.solomonides@mq.edu.au To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au or register online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

Sunday 22 July

MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Bourbaki Ensemble. Macquarie Theatre, 2.30pm. Free admittance on first come, first served basis. Seating is limited to 495 people. Free parking in W4 and X3 carparks, elsewhere $7.00.

Sunday 22 July– Saturday 28 July

SPEECH PATHOLOGY WEEK Macquarie University Speech Clinic and the Speech Pathology program in the Department of Linguistics will celebrate Speech Pathology Week. This year’s theme is Feeding & Swallowing: It’s No Choking Matter. The clinic will have a display at Macquarie Centre to increase the community’s awareness of the role of speech pathologists. Macquarie University staff are welcome to visit us during Speech Pathology Week at Level 2, 299 Lane Cove Road, for a coffee and chat, to look at our facilities and learn more about speech pathology. For further information about the Macquarie University Speech Clinic email lyndal.sheepway@ling.mq.edu.au or telephone x1450.

Monday 30 July

CLOSING DATE FOR ALUMNI POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Up to 20 new postgraduate scholarships for alumni, valued at $2,500 each, will be awarded to students enrolled in postgraduate studies in any program on the basis of merit. These will be available for the first time in Semester 2, 2007. Scholarship conditions and application form For further information please visit: http://www.alumni.mq.edu.au/html/SAP.html#link11

Tuesday 31 July

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY RESEARCH SEMINAR Early Devotion to Jesus: A Report and Reflections on Recent Research. Professor Larry Hurtado. W6A 308 7.05pm $5/$7. Enquiries contact Margaret 9850 7512 or AHDRC@humn.mq.edu.au

August

Thursday 2 and Friday 3 August

19TH WOMEN, MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS CONFERENCE Australia’s leading women’s conference presented by the Labour-Management Studies Foundation at Macquarie University. Keynote addresses by Ms Julia Gillard MP and Nanda Pok, Women for Prosperity, Cambodia. Contact x8985 for a special MU staff and student discount: $1496.25. For further information visit: www.lmsf.mq.edu.au/wmer or email: pam.morpeth@efs.mq.edu.au

Sunday 5 August

MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS SBS Youth Orchestra. Macquarie Theatre, 2.30pm. Free admittance on first come, first served basis. Seating is limited to 495 people. Free parking in W4 and X3 carparks, elsewhere $7.00.

Wednesday 8 August

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY SEMINAR SERIES A Place in History: Industrial and Mining Towns in Australian Historiography. Erik Eklund (Liberal Arts, Newcastle). All seminars held from 12 noon to 1.15pm in W6A 127. Further details: Adrian Carton x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au All welcome to attend.

ATEM@MQ CHANGE MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY Josephine Lead will present a case study on change management within the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Sydney, 2000 – 2006. Hear about how change management has been managed in other tertiary education institutions. Open to all. No cost — lunch (BYO). 1.00pm – 2.00pm, C4B Level 2 Training Room (HR Building). Enquiries: Sharon Messina, ATEM@MQ Coordinator, x9734.

Sunday 12 August

MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Ku-ring-gai Male Choir. Macquarie Theatre, 2.30pm. Free admittance on first come, first served basis. Seating is limited to 495 people. Free parking in W4 and X3 carparks, elsewhere $7.00.

Wednesday 15 August

INAUGURAL VICE-CHANCELLOR'S DEBATE Capitalism is Bad for the Soul. Speakers include Dr Clive Hamilton, Professor David Throsby and Professor Peter Saunders. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Steven Schwartz, will chair the debate. All staff and students are invited to attend. 5.00pm in Building E7B Courtyard. Drinks and finger food will be available for guests immediately following the debate. As places are limited, please ensure to RSVP to: https://www.vc.mq.edu.au/vc-debate-registration.php or email emma.norton@mq.edu.au

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY SEMINAR SERIES Trapped in the Archive. Peter Doyle (Media, Macquarie). All seminars held from 12 noon to 1.15pm in W6A 127. Further details: Adrian Carton x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au All welcome to attend.

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY RESEARCH SEMINAR The Laws of Nature: The Ancient Origins of a Modern Scientific Puzzle. Dr Chris Forbes. In conjunction with the Alumni office, W6A 107 7.05 pm. $5/$7. Enquiries contact Margaret 9850 7512 or AHDRC@humn.mq.edu.au

Thursday 16 August

MACQUARIE LAW SEMINAR SERIES 2007 RECONCEIVING REGULATION: A PLACE AT THE TABLE New Institutional Economics and the .au Domain Name Space. John Selby (Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, located in Building W3A Room 328 from 1.00pm–2.00pm with a light lunch preceding the presentations. Contact: Ms Vijaya Nagarajan 9850 7911; vijaya.nagarajan@law.mq.edu.au, Dr Niloufer Selvadurai 9850 7103; niloufer.selvadurai@law.mq.edu.au, Mr Simon Rice 9850 7867; simon.rice@law.mq.edu.au

Tuesday 21 August

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Getting Things Done Through Project Management. Amanda Phillips, external consultant. 9.30am – 4.30pm in C4B L2. To enrol email misa.zhang@mq.edu.au including name, position, staff number and email address. For further details of these programs, please see the professional development link off the HR web page http://www.pers.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 22 August

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES SEMINAR Evolution of Cerebral Lateralization. Dr Culum Brown, Macquarie University. 1.00pm in the Biology Tearoom E8A 290.

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY SEMINAR SERIES A Feather Bed Dictionary: Sex, Colonialism, and the Writing of the Self in Zambia, Australia, Southeast Asia and Britain, 1900–1999. Juliette Milner-Thornton (Arts, Griffith). All seminars held from 12 noon to 1.15pm in W6A 127. Further details: Adrian Carton x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au All welcome to attend.

Thursday 23 August

MACQUARIE LAW SEMINAR SERIES 2007 RECONCEIVING REGULATION: A PLACE AT THE TABLE Regulation Reconceived: Financial Literacy. Professor Gail Pearson (University of Sydney). Trevor Martin Moot Court, located in Building W3A Room 328 from 1.00pm–2.00pm with a light lunch preceding the presentations. Contact: Ms Vijaya Nagarajan 9850 7911; vijaya.nagarajan@law.mq.edu.au, Dr Niloufer Selvadurai 9850 7103; niloufer.selvadurai@law.mq.edu.au, Mr Simon Rice 9850 7867; simon.rice@law.mq.edu.au

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY SEMINAR Remote Sensing of Atmospheric Constituents and Surface Properties from Space using GOME and SCIAMACHY: Focus on Some Tropospheric Chemistry Issues. Professor John P Burrows (Department of the Physics and Chemistry of the Atmosphere Institute of Environmental Physics and Remote Sensing, University of Bremen, Germany). 1.00pm in E5A 143.

Friday 24 August

CLOSING DATE MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INNOVATION AWARDS The Fourth Macquarie University Innovation Awards will be held on Wednesday 31 October 2007. The Awards recognise and reward staff and students for outstanding performance and excellence in innovation. All staff and postgraduate research students at Macquarie University are encouraged to apply, either for individual or team-based innovations. Please visit the Innovation Awards web site for further details and application forms www.mq.edu.au/innovationawards Enquiries: Sharen Page sharen.page@mq.edu.au

Sunday 26 August

MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Daniel Herscovitch (Clarinet, cello and piano trio—Apollo Trio). Macquarie Theatre, 2.30pm. Free admittance on first come, first served basis. Seating is limited to 495 people. Free parking in W4 and X3 carparks, elsewhere $7.00.

Wednesday 29 August

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES SEMINAR On Meta-analysis. Professor Dick Frankham, Macquarie University. 1.00pm in the Biology Tearoom E8A 290.

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY GOES TO THE MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY Celebrating Aboriginal Rights? Reflections on the 1967 Referendum. Bain Attwood (Historical Studies, Monash) and Alison Holland (Modern History, Macquarie). Macquarie University Art Gallery, Ground Floor, E11A. 12noon to 1.15pm. All welcome to attend.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Creating Sustainable Solutions to Conflict Situations. Rachel Lee. 9.30am – 4.30pm in C4B L2. To enrol email misa.zhang@mq.edu.au including name, position, staff number and email address. For further details of these programs, please see the professional development link off the HR web page http://www.pers.mq.edu.au

Thursday 30 August

MACQUARIE LAW SEMINAR SERIES 2007 RECONCEIVING REGULATION: A PLACE AT THE TABLE The Myth of the Drought-Busting Marketplace. Dr Nicole Graham (Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, located in Building W3A Room 328 from 1.00pm–2.00pm with a light lunch preceding the presentations. Contact: Ms Vijaya Nagarajan 9850 7911; vijaya.nagarajan@law.mq.edu.au, Dr Niloufer Selvadurai 9850 7103; niloufer.selvadurai@law.mq.edu.au, Mr Simon Rice 9850 7867; simon.rice@law.mq.edu.au

September

Tuesday 4 September

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Achieving Effective Workplace Relationships. Sharon Messina, AIM. 9.30am – 4.30pm in C4B L2. To enrol email misa.zhang@mq.edu.au including name, position, staff number and email address. For further details of these programs, please see the professional development link on the HR web page http://www.pers.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 5 September

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY SEMINAR SERIES Islam, Secularism and Women in France: Another exception française or a French Lesson for the Rest of the West?—Bronwyn Winter (French Studies, Sydney). All seminars held from 12 noon to 1.15pm in W6A 127. Further details: Adrian Carton x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au All welcome to attend.

Thursday 6 September

MACQUARIE LAW SEMINAR SERIES 2007 RECONCEIVING REGULATION: A PLACE AT THE TABLE Consumer Protection, Globalisation and Democracy. Judge John Goldring (District Court of NSW). Trevor Martin Moot Court, located in Building W3A Room 328 from 1.00pm–2.00pm with a light lunch preceding the presentations. Contact: Ms Vijaya Nagarajan 9850 7911; vijaya.nagarajan@law.mq.edu.au, Dr Niloufer Selvadurai 9850 7103; niloufer.selvadurai@law.mq.edu.au, Mr Simon Rice 9850 7867; simon.rice@law.mq.edu.au

Tuesday 11 September

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Principles of Self-Management — Part 1. Rachel Lee, Sharon Messina. 9.30am – 4.30pm in C4B L2. To enrol, email misa.zhang@mq.edu.au including name, position, staff number and email address. For further details of these programs, please see the professional development link on the HR web page http://www.pers.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 12 September

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY SEMINAR SERIES Imperial Journeys: Lachlan Macquarie’s Travels in the Ottoman, Persian and Russian Empires in 1807—Robin Walsh (Modern History and University Library, Macquarie). All seminars held from 12 noon to 1.15pm in W6A 127. Further details: Adrian Carton x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au All welcome to attend.

Thursday 13 September

MACQUARIE LAW SEMINAR SERIES 2007 RECONCEIVING REGULATION: A PLACE AT THE TABLE Governing Research Ethics: Is Human Experimentation Ready for the Law? Mr George Tomossy (Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, located in Building W3A Room 328 from 1.00pm–2.00pm with a light lunch preceding the presentations. Contact: Ms Vijaya Nagarajan 9850 7911; vijaya.nagarajan@law.mq.edu.au, Dr Niloufer Selvadurai 9850 7103; niloufer.selvadurai@law.mq.edu.au, Mr Simon Rice 9850 7867; simon.rice@law.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 26 September

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Principles of Self-Management — Part 2. Rachel Lee, Sharon Messina. 9.30am – 1.00pm in C4B L2. To enrol email misa.zhang@mq.edu.au including name, position, staff number and email address. For further details of these programs, please see the professional development link on the HR web page http://www.pers.mq.edu.au

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