Number 16/98

2 October 1998

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  MACQUARIE'S OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARDS FOR 1998

The following seven staff members received awards in the main category:

Mr Hope Ashiabor (Lecturer, Business Law, EFS)
Mr Tony Bryant (Senior Lecturer, Economics, EFS)
Dr Jim Cresser (Senior Lecturer, Physics, MPCE)
Dr Richard Flood (Senior Lecturer, Geology, Earth Sciences)
Dr Catriona Mackenzie (Senior Lecturer, Philosophy, HPP)
Dr Archana Parashar (Senior Lecturer, Law)
Mrs Nonna Ryan (Russian, Lecturer, Modern Languages)

In the early career category, two awards were given as follows:

Dr Michael Gillings (Lecturer, Biology)
Dr Kerri-Lee Krause (Associate Lecturer, Education)

In selecting the award winners, the Selection Committee, chaired by Professor John Loxton, viewed each of the nominations as a whole, balancing evidence from peers and students with the teacher's own philosophy and teaching practice, judged in terms of the criteria set out in the guidelines.

Although all the nominees were demonstrably good teachers, and were valued by their students and peers, the Committee considered the successful nominations had given evidence of being "outstanding". This meant that their contribution to teaching was beyond normally accepted definitions of the "good" teacher, in terms of reflective practice and measured against the criteria.

  SIEMENS SCIENCE IN 1999

Last year's group had great fun with mystery shows, ice-skating, movie stunts, science comedy and many small-group, hands-on workshops using high-tech equipment. The annual event is sponsored by the Siemens Group, Rotary International and the Young Scientists of Australia.

  AUTO ELECTRONIC INTERLIBRARY LOANS SYSTEM

Once LIDDAS becomes operational in the Library in 1999, all interlibrary loan requests will need to be made electronically via the Library's homepage.

In preparation for this, we would like customers of the Document Supply service to begin placing requests via the forms on the Library's homepage, rather than completing hand-written forms at the Serials and Document Supply Enquiries counter.

Help us to help you!

To access interlibrary loan request forms on the Library's homepage, go to http://www.lib.mq.edu.au, look for Services and Facilities, and click on Serials and Document Supply. For further information, contact Kathryn Pearson, Manager, Serials and Document Supply, x7895.

  CONTACTS FOR EAP

Marina Dodigovic, Department of Linguistics, W6A 839, x9936
E-mail: Marina.Dodigovic@mq.edu.au

Peter Roger, Department of Linguistics, W6A 834, x9650
E-mail: Peter.Roger@mq.edu.au

  ANNUAL LECTURE ON ENERGY OPTIONS

The 1998 ERDIC Annual Lecture - Energy Options for a Sustainable Future - will be given by Professor Ian Lowe on Wednesday 4 November at 5.00pm in the Squarehouse at UNSW. It will be preceded by the ERDIC Energy Showcase from 4.00 to 6.00pm and followed by wine and cheese from 6.00 to 6.30pm.

Ian Lowe has been an adviser to governments on energy, environment and sustainability issues, and is known for his constructive and outspoken contributions.

At the Energy Showcase, you can see and discuss with the researchers the latest in Energy R&D in photovoltaics, vanadium battery technology, solar architecture, ethanol from biomass, coal mining / geology / utilisation, engine technology, fuel cells, membrane technology, information technology and more. There will be displays to show in each of these research activities.

Attendance is free, but you are asked to indicate to ERDIC your intention to attend, by e-mail to r.andrew@unsw.edu.au or by phone 9385 5555 or fax 9662 6566.

  NEW ZONTA CLUB IN OUR AREA

Zonta International, a service organisation of executive women in business and the professions, is proposing to start a new club in the Macquarie/Ryde area and to expand Zonta membership in Parramatta and the Hills District.

Zonta International seeks to advance the status of women through providing awards and scholarships to women, self-help programs for women in conjunction with UNICEF and UNIFEM, and planning strategies to eradicate violence against women and children in communities worldwide. Information Sessions will be held on two days as follows.

Wednesday, 14 October at 6.00 for 6.15pm or
Wednesday 21 October at 8.45 for 9.00pm or 6.00 for 6.15pm or 7.15 for 7.30pm

The Sessions will be at Boronia Grove Receptions, 49 Rawson Street, Epping (park in Coles car park beside the Epping RSL). Please confirm your attendance by telephoning or faxing Shirley Purser, Zonta Area Director, on 9634 2161 by Friday 9 October.

  NEW INTERNET COURSE

You can learn to use easy tools to help you collaborate with colleagues over the Internet. If you share files with colleagues, you can track changes made by different authors and add comments to Word documents. Learn how to send your file as an e-mail attachment. Communicate with colleagues in real time!

NetMeeting, a free Microsoft application, allows you to chat, share and work together on files or on an electronic whiteboard. You can see and speak to your colleagues using NetMeeting's audio and video tools. The prerequisites for this course are: familiarity with Windows 95, MSWord and Pegasus Mail.
 
Please check our Webfeet: http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/libit/ for course dates, times and online enrolment.
  

  NEED WEBSITE RENOVATION?

Please feel free to phone us for an appointment to discuss your website renovation needs. Prepare now to take a new web image and functionality into 1999. You can contact Bronte Mitchell, Website Design Service for the Library's Information Technology Training Unit on phone x7200, or e-mail: bronte@library.mq.edu.au

  INTERNET TECHNOLOGY TRAINING UNIT

SCHEDULE OF STAFF COURSES FOR OCTOBER 1998

Visit: http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/libit/
Phone: Wendy McGuigan x7399, ITTU, Level 1 Library, x7399
E-mail: ittu@libnet.lib.mq.edu.au

If you need a permission slip, please print one out from our website at: http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/libit/form.htm

  NEW YOUTH AMBASSADORS PROGRAM

Individuals will be able to apply directly in response to newspaper advertisements, but Macquarie, as a partner organisation, will be able to nominate both individuals (students and/or staff) and projects with prospective host organisations.

The program provides a negotiated assignment with a host organisation, plus

    pre- and post-assistant training
    medical and travel insurance
    air travel
    in-country support
    settlement and resettlement allowance
    living and accommodation allowances at local levels
    debriefing, and an alumni association

China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are being seen as priority countries at first. A complete list of supported countries can be obtained from the Director, International Programs (phone x7296).

It appears that Macquarie can nominate projects with existing or prospective partner organisations, can nominate staff or students, and that a project might be staged over several rounds with up to three nominated students/staff taking part at various times. It is likely that Macquarie might have two or three successful nominees in each round.

There is an immediate round which closes on 16 October. If you have potential projects or nominees please contact Professor Tony Adams, Director, International Programs by Tuesday 6 October. The Executive Director of the new project is aware that this is a very short time scale and is not assuming that we will at that stage have finalised a coherent approach to nominations of individuals or projects.

In the longer term, your advice as to projects that may hold an interest for your area will be appreciated. It would be desirable, but not essential, that these would enhance the cooperative links we already have in place or create vital new ones. Please provide a half to one page summary outline of any such project by November 1998, along with any potential nomination that you have for individuals to take part.

The deadline for second intake proposals is 23 January 1999. Over the intervening period, the intention is to develop a strategic approach to the program. I am happy to meet with members of the University to discuss the matter further.

Tony Adams
Director, International Programs

  THE RETURN OF THE JED.....BUSHWALKERS

This is an extension of the other walks in this series, but is much too far and too interesting for a lunch-time, but now with the much later sunsets some after-hours walking is feasible. However I think that no one should go alone, even though I usually do, with or without the dog. In hot weather keep a sharp look-out for snakes, usually black snakes, which are easy to see. This walk would suit the week-end, preferably morning. A strong sense of direction and an eye for land-forms is an advantage.

Begin the same way as for walks No.1, No.2, and No.3 by walking eastward along the back of E7A-E8A-E8B. Go past F9B and F8A, and out the small gate into Talavera Road. Cross the road at the Christie Road lights and follow Christie Road to the end. This takes 5 to 10 minutes. At week-ends you could park at the Christie Park Soccer Club.

Go straight on to the Christie Track, Bush-walk No. 3, and follow the path until you get to the beginning of the stony section. Don't miss another look at the old quarry, and the Lane Cove River Look-out too. A tree has fallen across the track but it's easy to get over. 15 minutes.

When you get to the stony section look for a track to your right going to the edge of the hill and look down past some large trees and you will see a black sewer pipe. If there is no sewer pipe it's the wrong track. Climb down the rocks, shin over the sewer pipe, and look for a track going downhill to the left, heading N, and very eroded in places. 20 minutes. Follow this track in an almost straight line through the forest, and it has a fairly constant downward gradient until you reach some large trees, and a flat rocky outcrop. You may be able to hear the waterfall far away to your left. Quiet and lonely, but a great experience. 25-30 minutes.

Skirt the rocks around by the right hand side, but stay close to them, a narrow track runs downhill along the right side of the rock and into a grove of wattle trees. The path is not very clear here, but head slowly downhill and to the left, heading NNW, do not drop too much to the right. Pass several angophora trees (pink trunk) to a larger angophora tree that grows on the bank of Mars Creek. There is an easy crossing here on flat terraces (slippery with moss) and a faint path up the opposite bank.

Cross the Creek, follow the path straight up the hill, heading North, through thick wattle, over some flat terraces, and a little further you come to a slight bend to the right by a log. You are turning NE. To the left and up ahead you will see outcrops of rock; keep these strictly on your left, do not be tempted to start climbing up, it is difficult country littered with fallen trees from the 1991 storm and 1994 bushfires. Do not rush this walk, it is very easy to get lost. The track, though very indistinct, keeps a straightish line and climbs slowly through grass trees and wattle, heading NNE and gradually you realise you are on top of the outcrop. A good picnic spot. 40 minutes.

Follow the edge of the out-crop to NNE as far as you can. This area has a profusion of Flannel Flowers in October. A few banksia have survived. The country to your left is still very inhospitable, but soon you will reach a flat area, with another higher out-crop beyond. You will see a gully which is easy to climb up onto another terrace, and above that another rock step takes you up to the Playing Fields Fence at The Corner, or if your navigation is not good, near the Corner. (See Bush-walk No. 5.) If you are lost, the best thing is to look up-hill and head for the highest point you can see, especially tall trees to the north. It will be a bit rough but you will reach the fence eventually. 50 minutes.

At the Fence Corner you can take the left track to the Jogger Gate, or take the right track along the back fence to Busaco Road, or through the hole near the soccer/athletics field. If you haven't had enough, return the same way you came, but not if it is getting dark, or in bad weather. From the Playing Fields you can take Talavera Road, or the Tennis Court/Motorway Fence Track back to Christie Park. 60 minutes.

Meteorological Note: Do not do this bush-walk in heat, strong winds, rain, or late in the afternoon/evening. You are only 1km from houses, but you might as well be in the middle of the Remote Blue Mountains.

Enjoy the experience. Happy Walking.

Roger T Nurse, School of Earth Sciences
  

CPD News

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

The scholarships cover tuition fees but participants will have to pay the compulsory student charges and the cost of any books or materials. Applicants will have to meet the entry requirements for the Diploma course to which they seek admission and to demonstrate that the program will provide skills directly related to their employment within the University.

The scholarships will be awarded through a competitive process to members of the General Staff.

There is also a small number of scholarship places available on a competitive basis in the Master of Management Program, for those who have successfully completed, at a high level, the requirements of one of the Postgraduate Diploma programs in the MGSM.

A special application form for the above programs is available from Darelle Sedgers on x9722. Applications for the January 1999 intake close on 30 October.

Reflections on Teaching by 1998 Outstanding Teacher Award Winners
You are invited to two informal lunchtime meetings of the Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group to hear this year's Outstanding Teacher Award winners reflect on how they teach and talk about their personal philosophy of teaching. This offers a great opportunity to learn about teaching in different disciplines, and to reflect on the broader issues of teaching.

Thursday 15 Oct 1.00 - 2.00pm Note venue: E6A 108

Mr Hope Ashiabor (Lecturer, Business Law, EFS)
Dr Dick Flood (Senior Lecturer, Geology, Earth Sciences)
Dr Catriona Mackenzie (Senior Lecturer, Philosophy, HPP)
Dr Kerri-Lee Krause (Associate Lecturer, Education (Early Career Category))

Tuesday 11 Nov 1.00 - 2.00pm E6A 116

Mr Tony Bryant (Senior Lecturer, Economics, EFS)
Dr Michael Gillings (Lecturer, Biology (Early Career Category))
Mrs Nonna Ryan (Russian, Lecturer, Modern Languages)

No booking is necessary for Reflective Teachers' meetings. Just come along and bring your lunch. Tea and coffee provided. For details see http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/cpd/macteach/next.htm

Influencing the People Who Count
Thursday 15 Oct 9.00am - 4.30pm E6A 116

This program has been developed especially for all of those people who have asked questions like How do I get my ideas across? How do I get my colleagues to listen? How do I manage my manager? During the day, participants will explore ways of expanding their influence within the workplace, including assertive communication, appropriate planning and reporting, and the various techniques of "managing upwards". The workshop will be conducted by consultant Merran Dawson, and is suitable for both general and academic staff of all levels.

Enhancing Service Quality
Monday 16 Nov 9.00.00 - 1.00pm E6A 116

This half-day program is designed for managers of units and workgroups and will explore the principles underpinning the development and maintenance of quality service. Both the theory and its practical applications will be covered. The program will be conducted by Bronwyn Clarke and Stephen Marshall from CPD.

e.learning@mq
All staff are welcome at e.learning@mq activities, and all staff are invited to discuss online the project's events and issues at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/e.forum

There are funds available for local area e.learning@mq projects to increase IT awareness, knowledge and skills for Macquarie staff. The first Support Workshop Preparing Proposals is on Wednesday 7 October from 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Closing date for proposals @CPD is 10 November 1998.

OTHER WORKSHOPS

Planning e.learning Resources
Tuesday 29 Sept 1.00 - 2.00pm OR
Wednesday 30 Sept 5.00 - 6.00pm E6A 116

Presented by Andrew Litchfield

This session examines the many planning tasks required before the production of learning resources should commence. We discuss media and educational design processes and strategies and activities for planning e.learning resources. Participants will start to develop a learner profile, a project proposal and the content structure for their ideas.

Implementing Online Curricula
Tuesday 6 Oct 1.00 - 2.00pm OR
Thursday 8 Oct 5.00 - 6.00pm E6A 116

Presented by Maree Gosper and Peter Love

This session will introduce the implementation and management issues surrounding the teaching of online units from both a student and teaching perspective. The user support services provided by the Centre for Flexible Learning will be overviewed.

Evaluation & Re-Design of Online Curricula
Tuesday 13 Oct 5.00 - 6.00pm OR
Wednesday 14 Oct 1.00 - 2.00pm E6A 116

Presented by Stephen Marshall & Maree Gosper

Evaluation is integral to all stages of the design, development and implementation of online curricula. In this session we will provide an overview of the cycles of evaluation and how these can feed into the redesign of curricula.

SHOWCASES

Second e.learning Showcase:
Friday 9 Oct 1.00 - 2.00p E6A 116

ITTU staff showcase information technology tools with real life examples of applications in the work environment.

1. The evolution of presentation technology, presented by Bronte Mitchell.
2. The development of online training material, presented by Katie Wilson.

Third e.learning Showcase:
Friday 16 Oct 1.00 - 2.00pm E6A 116

With Maree Gosper from CFL

BOOKINGS are essential as seating is limited. Book online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/e.learning or phone CPD on x9721 or e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au. More information about e.learning@mq is available at: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/e.learning or e-mail: andrew.litchfield@mq.edu.au or phone x9780.
  

MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

Mr Dan Blumstein (Behavioural Sciences): his research into the evolution of alarm calls in marmots featured in article on alarm calling behaviour, Science News, Vol. 154, No. 11, 12 September.

Mr Gill Boehringer (Law): was quoted about redundancies in Law, saying that eight out of 29 staff at the school had been targeted for redundancies and that morale was shocking, HES, The Australian, 16 September.

Mr Kelsey Brookes (English, Linguistics and Media): featured, as the technical co-ordinator, in picture with a story about Macquarie's contemporary music studies, The Australian, 16 September.

Dr Frank Carrigan (Law): in a letter-to-the-editor said that the reported loss of $4 million which was denied by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Di Yerbury, in a letter-to-the-editor of 18 September, and drew a connection between the shortfall and a failure in implementing a new management information system, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 September.

Dr Mark Clayton (Special Education): in an article on the attention deficit syndrome in children quoted as saying that some schools emphasise drugs too much (in assuming that Ritalin or dexamphetmaine will fix the problem alone) and that medicine will not teach a child to read or be numerate or have better social skills, The Australian, 21 September.

Associate Professor David Collins (Economic and Financial Studies): explained the taxation packages on offer by political parties, Northern District Times, 16 September; quoted saying that a GST would be a substantial improvement, but the Coalition's package undercompensates the poor and overcompensates the affluent, Sun-Herald, 27 September.

Professor John Croucher (Economic and Financial Studies): spoke about his new courses STAT175, Gambling, Sport & Medicine and Continuing Education, Gambling & Sport: understanding tactics and risk, Radio 2GB "John Harker Show", 24 August; ABC Radio Newcastle, 25 August; Radio 2 ZZZ (Lismore), 26 August; Radio 2SER, 1 September; also featured on the topic in Sunday Mail (Brisbane), 23 August; Sunday Telegraph, 20 September, Northern District Times, 16 September; North Shore Times, 16 September; interviewed about great scams and frauds of the 20^th century, 2 SER, 8 September.

Dr Mark Eldridge (CRC for Conservation and Management of Marsupials, Biological Sciences): commented on the status of endangered rock wallaby populations in an interview conducted on Endangered Species Day, ABC TV News, 7 September.

Ms Megan Etheridge (Public Relations): quoted as saying the university was embarrassed by an incident where a section of the city was evacuated when an invitation to a university reception in the form of talking book device was mistaken for a bomb by the security guards at American Express, Daily Telegraph, 23 September; Herald-Sun (Melbourne) 23 September; quoted about the above incident saying the university wanted to make an impression but it has been a bit too much of an impression for (its) own good, "Quote Unquote" column, Sun-Herald, 27 September.

Dr Michael Gillings (Biological Sciences): commented on the rate of extinctions, in an interview conducted on Endangered Species Day, ABC TV News, 7 September.

Associate Professor Philip Hayward (English, Linguistics and Media): in a story on Macquarie University's Centre for Contemporary Music Studies, explained, as its director, that students will not be required to audition for entry to the course to demonstrate musical skills but will be admitted on basis of interest in music and having musical imagination; also said that there is great conservatism in the music establishment in Australia which has influenced university policies (thus far) preventing courses such as this one getting up anywhere else, HES, The Australian, 16 September.

Dr John Howard (Behavioural Sciences): noted as a speaker at the First International Conference on Drugs and Young People, Inner Western Suburbs Courier, 21 September.

Ms Yasmin Hunter (student representative): quoted as saying that the university was intimidating academics and suppressing debate over plans to merge Macquarie Law School and the business law department, Daily Telegraph, 15 September.

Mr Glenn Jones (Economic and Financial Studies): cited as one of the authors of a report which examined where the benefits of tax change proposals will go and found that the Coalition's tax package was more regressive, AM program, ABC Radio, 24 September; The Age (Melbourne); 25 September, Financial Review, 25 September.

Professor Sam Lieu (History, Philosophy and Politics): featured as an expert on pre-Islamic Central Asia, also mentioned as a joint recipient (with Sydney University's Dr Svend Helms) of an ARC Research Initiative fund to study further the history of Zoroastrianism, Campus Review, 16-22 September.

Ms Catharine Lumby (English, Linguistics and Media): was of the opinion that the real problem with President Clinton's behaviour towards women has nothing to do with his sexual appetites but lies in his continual failure to take responsibility for the impact his private actions have on others and to see that the personal isn't political, in her column, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 September.

Dr Catriona MacKenzie (History, Philosophy and Politics): interviewed about euthanasia, Radio 2 SER, 3 September.

Professor Carrick Martin (Deputy Vice-Chancellor): quoted on the university's deal to lease some land to a hotel corporation saying the decision was not related to the university's funding needs but was part of long-standing growth plan, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 September.

Ms Maria Pallota-Chiarolli (Behavioural Sciences): was interviewed about her new book "Girls Talk", Radio 2SER, 26 September.

Associate Professor Rod Power (Behavioural Sciences): in an article about couples who become over-dependent on one another was quoted saying that it can be a problem if one partner begins to feel stifled but also said that dependency does not necessarily mean that the relationship won't work or the people concerned are unhappy, Daily Telegraph, 28 September.

Dr Greg Restall (History, Philosophy and Politics): interviewed on the relevance of religion in the future, Radio 2 SER, 3 September.

Ms Sue Roberts (Institute of Early Childhood): interviewed about images of the child on television, specifically comparing "Sesame Street" with "Barney and Friends", Radio 2 SER, 14 September.

Professor Jill Roe (History, Philosophy and Politics): interviewed on the state of history in Australia today, ABC Radio National, 5 September; interviewed about History Week and her History Council lecture "History for the People", ABC Radio 2BL, 21 September.

Mr Brian Spencer (Registrar): quoted as saying, in reference to the university's shelving of the Banner Student Information System project, that industry figures showed a 40 percent failure rate for big software projects, and that a large part of the money already spent on the project would have continuing value as investment in a new student information system, The Australian, 23 September.

Mr Ben Stirling (student representative): quoted as claiming that a deal between a hotel corporation and the university to lease some land for a hotel on campus was part of a move to attract more private funding to universities to make up a shortfall in public money, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 September.

Associate Professor Hatch Stokes (Biological Sciences): interviewed about the people he met on his circumnavigation of Australia, solo, in a single engine light plane, without landing on the mainland, starting and finishing on Phillip Island, Australia All Over program, ABC Radio, 6 September.

Associate Professor Keith Trigwell (Centre for Learning and Teaching): spoke on evaluating the role of technology in education, Radio 2 SER, 1 September.

Mr Sean Turnell (Economic and Financial Studies): in a letter-to-the-editor made the assertion that Bertram Stevens, an accountant, got his best ideas from economists, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 September; and in another letter-to-the-editor made the point that there is a parallel between Europe, Japan and Australia's reluctance to heed President Clinton's call for a summit of finance ministers and the world economic conference of 1933 which ended in total failure following the inability of the world's leading economic powers to act together, The Australian, 18 September.

Mr Ken Wark (English, Linguistics and Media): drew a comparison between the "reality" of current political electoral campaigning, fake reality depicted in the latest Peter Weir film "The Truman Show" and the disembodied experience of cyberspace, in his regular column in the HES, The Australian, 23 September.

Mr Peter Wilmshurst (Law): quoted as referring to the university's management as the last feudal empire, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 September.

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): quoted saying, in response to staff concerns about redundancies, that Macquarie was fortunate to have had a tough, competent administration that managed to keep redundancies to a minimum, also that there would be 40 voluntary, or even involuntary if necessary, redundancies across Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Law, History, Philosophy and Politics with Modern Languages yet to be determined, HES, The Australian, 16 September; was quoted as saying that a demand for an inquiry into the university's financial management was a tactic by the National Tertiary Education Union to try to access all funds coming to universities as a basis for a further 19 per cent pay rise, she also said that the university was trying to meet an effective cut of 20 percent to its operating budget over three years by increasing income from private sources, reducing activities and cutting staff, also that job losses at Macquarie University were below those at other universities, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 September; in a letter-to-the-editor wrote to correct an allegation in the SMH of 17 September that Macquarie was facing a $4 million loss and added that Macquarie University has been the least dependent on government funding of any Australian public university, Sydney Morning Herald, 18 September; said to have regretted the inconvenience caused by evacuation of a section of the city when an invitation to a university reception in the form of talking book device was mistaken for a bomb, Daily Telegraph, 23 September; Illawarra Mercury, 23 September; Sydney Morning Herald, 23 September; The Advertiser (Adelaide), 23 September; Hobart Mercury, 23 September; quoted commenting adversely on research which put Macquarie University last in analysis of students from lowest socio-economic group, saying that the methodology of the analysis was discredited because it was based on postcode of residence, also said that Macquarie was way above all other indicators for indigenous students and students with disabilities, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 September; quoted saying that Macquarie's decision to have an international hotel group manage MGSM's executive residence will allow the university to focus on its core academic activities, Northern District Times, 23 September.

Issues and Events

Australian Financial Markets Association risk management seminar, hosted by Macquarie's Centre for Applied Finance, Financial Review, 17 September.

Colleges at Macquarie University were said to be providing accommodation for the Olympics, Sydney Morning Herald, 24 September.

Co-op Bookshop at Macquarie University upgraded, Business Sydney, 18 September.

Institute of Early Childhood hosts Puppet Paradise, Sun-Herald, 20 September; its staff noted as the administrators of KU Children's Services fund, Macarthur Chronicle, 23 September.

International Hotel to be built next to Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Northern District Times, 23 September.

Law students at Macquarie stage a walk-out to protest proposed restructuring of the Law school, Northern District Times, 23 September.

Macquarie University hosts the Harold Wyndham Memorial Lecture delivered by the Director-General of Education and Training Dr Ken Boston, North Shore Times, 11 September.

Macquarie University noted as one of the "Big 10" for enrolments in postgraduate coursework, Weekend Australian, 19 September.

Macquarie University to lose 40 staff positions and not 400 says a "correction" notice about an erroneous headline of the previous day, The Australian, 17 September.

The Siemens Science Experience, held at Macquarie University for year nine students every year still has a few places available for the 1999 session in January, North Shore Times, 18 September.  
 

  CONFERENCES

• Sub-themes include Big Business and the Corporate Citizen - are they one and the same?
• To whom is the corporation accountable? Developments in stakeholder relations
• Issues of corporate responsibility arising from crisis - an Asian Perspective
• Redefining Corporate Performance - impact of environmental sustainability
• Redefining the role of Government - a new compact between Government, Business and the Community?
• Business Media and the Public Culture Debate
• Human Rights and the Corporate Citizen
• From Philanthropy to Strategic Corporate Citizenship

It is hoped outcomes will include establishing new research partnerships to investigate best practice corporate citizenship, particularly how corporate objectives and performance relate to socio-cultural benefit; and forging relationships between business and the community.

For further information, check the website: http://arts.deakin.edu.au/slcs/conference - and the School website at http://arts.deakin.edu.au/slcs/new_site. Contact person: Mark Glazebrook, e-mail: glazebro@deakin.edu.au, phone 03 9244 3935.

Solar 98
25 to 27 November 1998, Christchurch NZ
This Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society will be a high cost conference! Enquiries: ANZSES@unsw.edu.au.

International Conference on Environmental Education
14 to 18 January 1999, Sydney (UNSW)
This low cost conference of the Australian Association of Environmental Education will be particularly suitable for research students and for all who are interested in education - school, university and community. Enquiries: Dr John Cameron, e-mail: j.cameron@uws.edu.au.

World Renewable Energy Congress
10 to 13 February 1999, Murdoch U, Perth
This conference will have the theme of Renewable Energy Technologies and Policies for Sustainable Development. Enquiries: Dr Kururilla Mathew, e-mail: mathew@essun1.murdoch.edu.au.

Integrating Technology & Human Decisions: Global Bridges Into the 21st Century
4 to 7 July 1999, Athens, Greece
This 5th International Conference of the Decision Sciences Institute will address important integration and global issues of the profession for the new millennium. It will be coordinated by a group of internationally recognised scholars of an International Advisory Board of 29 distinguished workers from 24 countries. There will be 46 Tracks / Themes / Forums.

Papers and panel / workshop proposals are invited in, but not limited to, the functional and theme track areas. The meeting will include contributed paper sessions, invited and plenary presentations, case studies, roundtables, panels, tutorials, workshops and forums. Contributed papers will be refereed and published in the conference proceedings. There will be an international competition for Three Best Paper Awards ($200 prize each) respectively in Theory, Application and Integration across disciplines and/or countries. A rich social / tour program has been planned.

For more information see the forthcoming conference web site http://www.dsi99.athens.aueb.gr. It contains the submission form and instructions for authors to prepare and submit five copies of their proposal to the program chair. Deadline for submission is 11 October 1998. (Deadline for early registration is 1 May 1999). For further information contact Norma Harrison by e-mail: norma.harrison@mq.edu.au.

Australian and New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics National Conference
5 to 7 July 1999, Griffith, Brisbane
A call for abstracts has gone out for this conference with the theme Ground the Paradigm. The Society for Ecological Economics is concerned with encouraging scientific research on the integration of economics, ecology and related disciplines. In seeking to Ground the Paradigm the conference will aim to go beyond resource and environmental economics and explore fundamental issues underpinning ecological economics. Specific research areas addressed at the conference will include conflicts between ecological, social and economic priorities, ecological limits to growth, measures of sustainability, valuation of natural capital, and ecotax reform. The conference will be held in conjunction with the 1999 International Symposium on Society and Resource Management.

Abstracts for contributed papers of less than 400 words should be sent by 4 December 1998 to Dr John Tisdell, Australian School of Environmental Sciences, Griffith University, e-mail: j.tisdell@ens.gu.edu.au.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

The award is made to enable the recipient to secure assistance, by travel, by the preparation of computer software, or by other means that will facilitate effective study and preparation for the future. Closing Date: 1 November 1998. Further information and application forms are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 1, Lincoln Building).

PhD SCHOLARSHIP, AUSTRALIAN POSTGRADUATE AWARD (INDUSTRY)
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS, MU

Project:
A ubiquitous home media and wireless data communications infrastructure.

Requirements:
        Class 1 honours degree in Electronics or Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
        Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia.
Value and Duration:
The APA(I) is at PhD level, valued at $20,180 per year for three years. The period will be recognised as full-time study towards a PhD. Closing Date: 15 October 1998. Application forms can be obtained from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 1, Lincoln Building). Further information is available from Professor David Skellern, Head of Electronics x9145, fax: x9128 or e-mail: daves@mpce.mq.edu.au.

WORK EXPERIENCE IN KOREA
The Korean Association of Science and Technology in Australia (KASTA) invites applicants for Australia-Korea Foundation funded work experience in major companies (Samsung SDS, LG Electronics, POSCO, and Daelim) and research institutes (KAIST, RIST and Sangmyung University) in Korea. The work experience will be for four weeks, 4 to 30 January 1999. The awards are to cover Sydney/Korea return airfares, accommodation and meals during the four weeks in Korea. Applicants must be majoring in science/engineering in Australian universities (undergraduates or graduates). Ability to speak Korean is not necessary. Applicants must submit a brief resume, academic transcripts, two references from your faculty, a photo, and a 300-word essay on How the Work Experience in Korea will Fit in with my Long-term Career, to: KASTA, PO Box 865, Randwick NSW 2031. Further enquiries: Dr Sung-Mook Hong (02-9772 62248) or Dr Ji-Soon Kim (02-9385 1694). Closing date: 4 October 1998.

  POSITIONS VACANT — 
ACADEMIC & GENERAL STAFF

The position is available from 1 January 1999 on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to probationary conditions. Salary range: Effective from 1 January 1999. Level B (Lecturer) $49,495 to $58,776 per annum. Market-based salary supplementation is available. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 16 October 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for Macquarie University Staff Only)
SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES: Lecturer in Statistics (Full-time (Continuing)) - Ref. 9923. The appointee will contribute generally to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs in Statistics in the School of Economic and Financial Studies. While the position is open to candidates with qualifications in any area of theoretical or applied Statistics, preference will be given to applicants with interests and skills in Operations Research and Financial Modelling. The successful applicant will be expected to teach in these areas. Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent evidence of research capability. Undergraduate teaching experience in Statistics is essential. Enquiries and further information package: Professor Don McNeil on x8555, fax x7669. An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application.

The position is available from 1 January 1999 on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to probationary conditions. Salary range: Effective from 1 January 1999 Level B (Lecturer) $49,495 to $58,776 per annum. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 16 October 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for Staff in the School of Education Only)
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: Lecturer in Education (Secondary Social Sciences) (full­time (continuing)) - Ref. 17401. The appointee will be responsible for coordinating the curriculum and thodology units in the HSIE Key Learning Area of the pre­service teacher education program for secondary teachers, contribute to other professional units in the secondary program, and supervise students in their school placements. The specific areas for which the successful applicant will be responsible include Economics, Geography, Society and Culture, Studies of Asia, and Legal Studies. Applicants must have good academic qualifications, preferably with honours or at postgraduate level, in a relevant discipline and be qualified teachers with wide and successful classroom experience. Applicants must demonstrate a good understanding of current curriculum and assessment issues in general and in the identified areas in particular, and the ability to liaise with educational authorities and schools. The ability to supervise students in their school placements is essential. Experience in a teacher education program would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will be expected to carry out postgraduate study and research. The position is available on a full­time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to probationary conditions. Enquiries and further information package: Ms Milena Loncar, Head of School's Secretary, in the School of Education on x8678. An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application. Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) $47,363 to $56,245 per annum, increasing to $49,495 to $58,776 from 1 January 1999. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 8 October 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. Applicants are requested to have their referees forward their reports directly to the Recruitment Manager by the closing date.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for Staff in the School of Education Only)
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: Lecturer in Education (Educational Psychology) (Full-time (Continuing)) - Ref. 17519. The appointee will initially be expected to convene and teach the foundation unit in Educational Psychology and contribute to other units in the School. Applicants must have a PhD, and a research record in an area of interest to the School. Applicants must also have experience teaching Education Psychology and convening a large undergraduate unit. The ability to contribute to supervision of students in schools, and experience in developing first year units in education are desirable. The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to probationary conditions. Enquiries and further information package: Ms Milena Loncar, Head of School's Secretary, in the School of Education on x8678. An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application.

Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) $47,363 to $56,245 per annum, increasing to $49,495 to $58,776 from 1 January 1999. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 8 October 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. Applicants are requested to have their referees forward their reports directly to the Recruitment Manager by the closing date.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for Macquarie University Staff Only)
SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES: Lecturer in Business (Marketing) (Full-time (Continuing)) - Ref. 18169. The Business Department of the School of Economic and Financial Studies is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Marketing commencing 1 January 1999. The marketing area of the Department currently offers BCom, BEc and MCom degrees, and participation in the teaching of the BBA. The appointee will be expected to teach marketing units at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants should have qualifications and skills in international marketing, marketing strategy and marketing operations management. The appointee will initially be primarily responsible for the teaching and administration of the International Marketing unit, as well as giving support to other units in the Department. Contribution to the School's research profile is expected, including supervision of honours and research students. Applicants must possess a higher degree in marketing or a relevant discipline and must have relevant teaching experience. A demonstrated potential for research and publications is also required.

Preference may be given to applicants who have relevant business experience in addition to the required academic qualifications. Enquiries and further information package: Professor David Walters on x8461, e-mail: dwalters@efs.mq.edu.au. An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application. The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to probationary conditions. Salary range: Effective from 1 January 1999 Level B (Lecturer) $49,495 to $58,776 per annum. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 16 October 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Business (Strategic Management) (Full-time (Continuing)) - Ref. 18532. The Business Department of the School of Economic and Financial Studies is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management commencing in February 1999. The Department is responsible for the academic direction of the recently introduced BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) and has teaching responsibilities for a number of units in the degree. There is an opportunity for an experienced academic to join the Department and to take a major role in the continued development of this successful program. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for introducing two one-semester units in Strategic Management and to contribute to Business Principles, an introductory unit in the BBA. The appointee will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Applicants are expected to have a PhD, or equivalent, in strategic management or a closely related area and have a strong publication record. The appointee will be expected to demonstrate an active research interest in an area that will broaden the research profile of the Department. Relevant experience in teaching, program development and administration is essential for appointment as a Senior Lecturer and desirable for appointment as a Lecturer.

Membership of an appropriate professional institute or association is desirable. Enquiries and further information package: Professor David Walters on x8461, e-mail: dwalters@efs.mq.edu.au. An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application. The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to probationary conditions. Salary range: Effective from 1 January 1999 Level C (Senior Lecturer) $60,631 to $69,912 per annum. Level B (Lecturer) $49,495 to $58,776 per annum. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 28 October 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES: Lecturer in Business (Marketing) (Full-time (Continuing)) - Ref. 18533. The Business Department of the School of Economic and Financial Studies is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Marketing commencing in February 1999. The marketing area of the Department currently offers BCom, BEc and MCom degrees. There are three distinct areas of study: marketing; economics and marketing; and marketing and organisational behaviour. Tertiary teaching experience is essential. The appointee will be expected to teach marketing units at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants should have skills in at least two of the following areas: consumer buyer behaviour, advertising and promotion, international marketing and business and strategic marketing. The appointee will be expected to be involved in course development and co-ordination and contribute to the School's research profile, including supervision of honours and research students. Applicants must possess a higher degree in marketing or a related discipline. A demonstrated potential for research and publications is also required. Experience in the development of Web applications is desirable.

Membership of the Australian Institute of Marketing is desirable. Enquiries and further information package: Professor David Walters on x8461, e-mail: dwalters@efs.mq.edu.au. An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application. The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to probationary conditions. Salary range: Effective from 1 January 1999 Level B (Lecturer) $49,495 to $58,776 per annum. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 28 October 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES: Associate Lecturer in Business (Marketing) (Full-time (Continuing)) - Ref. 18534. The Business Department of the School of Economic and Financial Studies is seeking to appoint Associate Lecturer in Marketing commencing in mid January, 1999. This position will be responsible for lecturing and tutoring in Marketing at the undergraduate level. The appointee must have a demonstrated capacity for research and a preparedness to participate in the research activities of the School. Candiates must possess a Bachelors (honours) degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing or a related discipline, and have demonstrated experience in lecturing and/or tutoring (from a recognised university) in at least two of the following areas: strategic marketing, marketing management, consumer behaviour, or international marketing. WWW skills and experience are desirable. Progress towards a postgraduate qualification is essential.

Enquiries and further information package: Professor David Walters on x8461, e-mail: dwalters@efs.mq.edu.au. An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application. The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to probationary conditions. Salary range: Effective from 1 January 1999 Level A (Associate Lecturer) $34,647 to $47,019 per annum. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 28 October 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Warawara - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs Unit Administrator (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 18089. Warawara the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs Unit provides the technical and administrative support for the delivery of two identified Indigenous programs. They include the Advanced Diploma in Community Management and the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education: Birth to Five Years). The unit also provides the academic, social and cultural support to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled at Macquarie University to foster and encourage participation and success at higher education. Warawara is seeking a suitably qualified and/or experienced applicant to assist in facilitating this role by efficiently coordinating the financial and administrative operations of this unit. The appointee will provide assistance and advice to the Director of Warawara relating to financial and budgetary issues; supervise and coordinate all administrative functions and services of the Unit, and liaise with Government and other outside agencies.

Applicants must have relevant tertiary qualifications and/or quivalent relevant experience and be able to supervise staff; monitor the Unit's budget and provide financial advice to the Director; prepare submissions and process requisitions. Excellent written and oral communication skills and computing skills are also required. Preference will be given to applicants with the ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and who have an understanding and appreciation of their unique position within contemporary Australian society. Previous experience within a university, knowledge of Government policy in relation to Indigenous higher education, and a current driver's licence would be an advantage.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Reception x8893 or Mr Adrian Miller, Director, on x9970 or e-mail: amiller@remus.reg.mq.edu.au. The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. Salary range: Level 5 $33,038 to $37,312 per annum increasing to $34,525 to $38,991 per annum from 1 January 1999, plus employer and contributory superannuation. Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 14 October 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are particularly encouraged to apply.

  CLASSIFIED

FOR SALE: 1967 VW Beetle, excellent condition, original, long rego, $4,000 negotiable. Contact Jackie on x8912 or e-mail: jwalsh@mpce.mq.edu.au.

FOR SALE: Baby carrier/backpack as good as new, European design, bright colours, as such not available in Australia. Converts into stroller. For babies and toddlers up to about 18 months of age. Price $100. Call Mariejosee on x9619 or 9386 1459.

FOR SALE: IKEA desk/drawing board, natural pine, open framed, with shelf above for books. $50. Phone x7377 or 9456 4478.

FOR SALE: Desk, solidly made timber with laminated (cream) top with 1 drawer (1220mm x 620mm). Suit student. $50. Phone x7377 or 9456 4478.

WANTED: House to mind, any time from late September 1998. Excellent references. Phone Rosemary on x7663 (Mon-Tues), 9807 2420 (AH).

TO LET: McMasters Beach. Holiday Cottage with 3 bedrooms, large sunny deck, beach views, easy walk through National Park to beach. Available for weekends and weekly stays. Some vacancies available September - October. Call Allen Blewitt, (02) 9412 4592 (evenings) or e-mail: rblewitt@efs.mq.edu.au

  DIARY

Fri 2 October
CPD Program: Effective Team Work, presented by Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, CPD. 9.00am to 5.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Fri 2 October
CELTIC STUDIES FOUNDATION LECTURE: Welsh Migrant Identities in the Victorian Goldfields c1851-1901, presented by William Jones (University of Wales, Cardiff). 1.00pm in the Rogers Room (N397), Woolley Building, University of Sydney. Enquiries: Helen Fulton, 9351 2557, e-mail: helen.fulton@english.usyd.edu.au.

Tues 6 October
CPD Program: e.learning@mq: Implementing Online Curricula. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Wed 7 October
HAIL SEMINAR: An Overview of Projects in the ARIES Laboratory in Saskatchewan, presented by Professor Gordon McCalla (Department of Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan, Canada). 11.00am in CMIS conference room, Building E6B.

Wed 7 to 10 October
THEATRE OF IMAGE presents: Jake and Pete at Parramatta Riverside Theatre. Sessions are 11.00am and 2.00pm. All tickets $10. A great family story about the adventure of two feisty Kit Kids who go out into the big world and find it full of dogs, boots and brooms when all they want is "a nice home with a fridge". The production features computer-aided imagery created by the design and visual team at Macquarie.

Wed 7 October
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Research Series: The Exercise of Authority in the Early Church, presented by Dr Brian Powell. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7 (free for full-time students). Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.

Thurs 8 October
CPD Program: e.learning@mq: Implementing Online Curricula. 5.00 to 6.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Tues 13 October
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Discussion Series: Kings, Arians & Communities in the Fifth-Century West , led by Dr Andrew Gillett. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7 (free for full-time students). Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.

Tues 13 October
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP: WebEd: The Web and student perspectives. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Tues 13 October
CPD Program: e.learning@mq: Evaluation and redesign of Online Curricula. 5.00 to 6.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Wed 14 October
CPD Program: e.learning@mq: Evaluation and redesign of Online Curricula. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Wed 14 October
PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY JOINT SEMINAR: Self-Consciousness and Hegel's Logic, presented by Dr Simon Lumsden (Macquarie). 11.00am to 1.00pm in Philosophy Seminar Room, W6A 707. Enquiries: Jane Farquhar x8837.

Thurs 15 October
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP: Reflective Teachers. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Thurs 15 October
CPD Program: Influencing the People who Count, presented by Merran Dawson, Consultant. 9.00am to 4.30pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Thurs 15 October
ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: What's a Nice Girl Like you Doing in a Bar Like this?: Fieldworking Sex Tourism in the Philippines, presented by Rosemary Wiss (Macquarie). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: x8077.

Fri 16 October
GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Heat Flow in Australia, presented by Professor Paul Morgan (Macquarie). 1.05pm in Building E7B Room 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 16 October
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY DISCUSSION GROUP: Globalisation and Education. Discussion introduced by Professor Brian Orr. 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Senate (Old Council) Room, Lincoln Building. All staff and ex-staff welcome. Enquiries: Barbara Banfield x7441.

Fri 16 October
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: The Investment Opportunity Set and Voluntary Use of Outside Directors: Some New Zealand Evidence, presented by Mahmud Hossain (Massey University, New Zealand). 2.00 to 3.30pm in Building C5C Room 452. Enquiries: Lois Cook x8535, e-mail: lcook@efs.mq.edu.au.

Fri 16 October
RESEARCH SEMINARS IN EARLY CHRISTIANITY AND JUDAISM: A Theory of the Lost Beginning of the Gospel of Mark (to be confirmed), presented by Stuart Pickering (Macquarie). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Judith Lieu x8867, e-mail: jlieu@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au.

Tues 20 October
HAIL SEMINAR: Multivariate Process Monitoring - A Method of Describing and Signalling Process Behaviour, presented by Ross Sparks and Allan Adolphson (CMIS). 11.00am in CMIS conference room, Building E6B.

Wed 21 October
STATISTICAL SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATION: Discover the Power of S-PLUS. A seminar demonstrating the latest features of the S-PLUS analytical and graphical environment, presented by Kris Angelovski (CSIRO). Included are new features in version 4.5, a demonstration of the link to the ArcView mapping software, and a sneak preview of version 5 for Unix & Linux. 10.00am in CMIS conference room, Building E6B. Enquiries: 9325 3175, s+enquiries@cmis.csiro.au

Wed 21 October
MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Colonel Robert Torrens and the Political Economy of Colonisation, presented by Peter Moore. 11.30am to 1.00pm in W6A 107. Enquiries: x8879.

Wed 21 October
CPD Program: Preparing Applications for MU/CUTSD TDGs: Session 1. 12.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Thurs 22 October
ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Framing the Whole Picture: Visual Technologies and Yolngu Ontologies, presented by Jennifer Deger (Macquarie). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: x8077.

Thurs 22 October
CFL SUPPORT SESSION: Online Teaching Support, an overview of the Centre for Flexible Learningís services and facilities. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A116. Enquiries: Carolyn Wivell, e-mail: Carolyn.Wivell@mq.edu.au.

Thurs 22 October
MAHA LECTURE: The Amazons and Athens: the Gale Amazon Kylix, presented by Graham Joyner (Macquarie). 8.15pm in the Museum Seminar Room, Building X5B 321.

Fri 23 October
GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Extensional Tectonic Processes & Products from Archean to Recent: Key Influences on Minerals & Petroleum Provinces, presented by Dr Mike Etheridge. 1.05pm in Building E7B Room 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 23 October
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINARS: Dirty tricks in Late Roman Diplomacy, presented by Dr Doug Lee (University of Wales). All welcome (no charge). 3:00 to 4:30pm in Museum of Ancient Cultures Seminar Room, Building X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966. E-mail: agillett@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au.

Mon 26 October
NATIONAL CENTRE IN HIV SOCIAL RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM: Suck my Nation: Sexual Metaphors for a Virile Nation and the Queer Dream, presented by Dr Sasho Lambevski (Research Fellow, NCHSR). 2.00pm in C3B 601. Enquiries: Erica Southgate, x8039.

Tues 27 October
CPD Program: Preparing Applications for MU/CUTSD TDGs: Session 2. 12.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Wed 28 October
PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY JOINT SEMINAR: Thinking Technical Action without "Large Causes": the case of Serres and Latour, presented by Dr Adrian Mackenzie (University of Sydney). 11.00am to 1.00pm in Philosophy Seminar Room, W6A 707. Enquiries: Jane Farquhar x8837.

Wed 28 October
MUPRA HAPPY HOURS: 5.00 to 7.00pm in the Macquarie University Staff Club, W5A.

Wed 28 October
CPD Program: e.learning@mq: Keynote Speaker 3: Richard Caladine. 1.00 to 2.00pm in X5B T1. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Thurs 29 October
CPD Program: e.learning@mq: Teaching & Learning Online: Conclusion. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Thurs 29 October
ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Anthropology of the Nation - The View from Oceania, presented by Bob Norton (Macquarie). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: x8077.

Fri 30 October
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: (E)valuation of Customers in a Loyalty Program Context: Three Case Studies of Contemporary Australian Practice, presented by Dr Jane Baxter and Dr Graham Bradley (UNSW). 2.00 to 3.30pm in Building C5C Room 452. Enquiries: Lois Cook x8535, e-mail: lcook@efs.mq.edu.au.

Fri 30 October
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINARS: Romans versus Barbarian: The Evidence of Numbers, presented by Dr Robert Tannenbaum (Macquarie). All welcome (no charge). 3:00 to 4:30pm in Museum of Ancient Cultures Seminar Room, Building X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966. E-mail: agillett@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au.

Fri 30 October
CELTIC STUDIES FOUNDATION LECTURE: Popular Politics in Ireland: Charles Parnell and Oscar Wilde, presented by Emma Hunt (UNSW). 1.00pm in the Rogers Room (N397), Woolley Building, University of Sydney. Enquiries: Helen Fulton, 9351 2557, e-mail: helen.fulton@english.usyd.edu.au.
 

The next issue of Staff News will be published on Friday 16 October 1998.

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 1999 TEACHING DEVELOPMENT GRANT SCHEMES Important changes have been made in the schemes providing financial assistance for teaching development at Macquarie University and the administrative arrangements supporting them.  Macquarie University Grant Schemes   For 1999, there will be three schemes, as outlined below. Details of the schemes are available in School offices, or at http://www.cfl.mq.edu.au.  MU Teaching Development Grants: support small-scale teaching development initiatives which are likely to result in improvements in the quality of teaching, student learning or assessment, and that extend beyond the normal curriculum development activities within Divisions and Departments. Projects will be funded to a maximum of $5,000. The deadline for applications is Friday 20 November 1998. Flagship Grants: support significant innovation or developments likely to result in improvements to the quality of teaching, student learning or assessment. The scheme has been designed to complement and extend the opportunities for innovation and development in teaching and learning that are available to staff and organisational units through the national CUTSD Individual and Organisational Teaching Development Grant Schemes. It does this by offering two types of Flagship Grants: Category 1 - provides funding for unsuccessful CUTSD Individual or Organisational Teaching Development Grant applications which the University believes to be of strategic significance or merit.  Category 2 - provides funding for innovations or developments of strategic significance to the University and likely to result in improvements to the quality of teaching, student learning or assessment, but which are ineligible for CUTSD funding on the grounds that they have a significant focus on curriculum and course design and development.  Flagship Grants will normally be in the range $10,000 to $50,000; projects may run over one or two years. The deadline for applications is Friday 20 November 1998.  CUTSD Application Preparation Grants: are designed to support and encourage the submission of high-quality funding applications to CUTSD. A maximum of $3,000 is available to assist in the development of applications to any of the three CUTSD schemes supporting either teaching development or staff development. The deadline for applications for CUTSD preparation grants is Friday 20 November 1998. Grant Administration and Coordination  All three Macquarie University schemes are overseen by a Joint Management Committee drawn from the Centre for Professional Development (CPD) and the Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL) and chaired by Dr Stephen Marshall, Acting Director, CPD.  Responsibility for grants coordination and administration has been transferred to CFL. Within CFL:  Grants Coordinator is Maree Gosper, x 9752, e-mail: maree.gosper@mq.edu.au Contact Maree for more information about the schemes and advice on preparing an application. Grants Administrator is Carolyn Wivell, x 7550, e-mail: carolyn.wivell@mq.edu.au Carolyn is responsible for administration and financial oversight of the grants. Assistance  Potential applicants are strongly recommended to attend a series of three professional development workshops designed to assist in the planning of projects and the preparation of funding applications. All workshops will be held in E6A 116, at the following times:  Wednesday 21 October, 12.00 - 2.00pm  Tuesday 27 October, 12.00 - 2.00pm  Wednesday 12 November, 12.00 - 2.00pm  Staff in both CFL and CPD are available to provide assistance to potential applicants and grant holders. Contact Maree Gosper in the first instance.  Grant Selection  Applications for funding under all schemes will be considered by a committee of experts chaired by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic).  CUTSD Grant Schemes   Administration of applications for funding from the Committee for University Teaching and Staff Development and liaison with CUTSD is now the responsibility of CFL. For more information, contact Maree Gosper.  The announcement of successful applications under the current CUTSD round has been delayed by the federal election. No announcement is expected until mid-October at the earliest.  Bernard Carey  Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic)