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COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARDS 2005

Nominations are invitedfor this year’s Macquarie University Community Outreach and Outstanding Service Awards.

The Community Outreach Awards are to encourage and reward outstanding achievements in community outreach. This is a core area of Macquarie’s strategic mission—to engage with the community at large and to promote access to high quality scholarship and services.

Outstanding Service Awardsmark the long-term commitment and achievement of members of staff to their work at Macquarie University. The nominees for these awards will have made exceptional contributions to the University not recognised by awards for teaching, research or community outreach.

Awards may be made to individual staff or to groups. The case for an award may rest on a combination of outreach and service.

Members of staff may put themselves forward for an award, or be nominated by a colleague. The nomination should include an account of the outstanding contribution in outreach or service, a short curriculum vitae, a supporting statement from the relevant Dean or Head of Office, and the names of three members of staff who may be approached to support the nomination.

Nominations should be sent to Professor Elizabeth More, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Building E11A. The closing date for receipt of nominations is Friday 11 November 2005.

For more information, contact Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) on x7455.

Elizabeth More
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)

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UNISUPER SEMINAR—SALARY SACRIFICE DOES IT WORK FOR YOU?

Frank Scarrabelotti from UniSuper will run the Salary Sacrifice—Does it Work for You?seminar for UniSuper members on Thursday 3 November 2005 from 1.00pm-2.30pm in the Price Theatre in W5A.

Salary sacrifice is a popular and often tax-effective way of making extra contributions to your super. This seminar covers:

• How to build a bigger benefit and save on tax at the same time
• How co-contribution may impact the decision to salary sacrifice
• Tips and traps to watch out for
• Lots of practical examples, showing how salary sacrifice can work for members on different income levels.

To join this Seminar please register online at: http://www.unisuper.com.au/resources/seminars.cfm

Moya Sue Tin
Superannuation Officer
Human Resources

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TRAINING IN LAMS—COLLABORATION AND ACTIVITIES ONLINE

The Learning Activity Management System or LAMS is a new e-learning tool being developed at Macquarie. LAMS is complementary to WebCT, ie it can be used alongside WebCT, or as a stand alone system for facilitating online activities. LAMS can be used with either on-campus or distance students; it can be used during tutorial time or as a follow-up to lectures; and it can be used to focus students’ thinking around very specific topics, to revisit areas of particular student difficulty, or to support diverse group based work.

The LAMS@Macquarie Implementation Project has been established via a grant from the Vice-Chancellor’s Development Fund (July 2005–June 2006) to support and encourage staff who would like to use LAMS in their teaching programs. The Macquarie E-Learning Centre of Excellence (MELCOE), with support from the Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL), is leading the trial.

Staff who require assistance to implement LAMS beyond that provided within the scope of the project may apply throughthe Teaching Development Grants scheme.

Seminar Series

Seminar Series and LAMS Case Studies coming in November. Watch for details!

Training

Training and demonstrations of the LAMS software can be arranged for individuals or Departments on request. Otherwise staff should book into one of the scheduled sessions listed below.

Wednesday 19 October, 9.15am–1.00pm, Training room 1, Level 1, Library

Thursday 17 November, 9.15am–1.00pm, Training room 1, Level 1, Library

Bookings are essential.

Please contact:

Renee Vance
Ph: x7522, rvance@melcoe.mq.edu.au

For more information about the project visit: http://www.melcoe.mq.edu.au/projects/lams@mq.htm

Or contact:

Robyn Philip
Education and Program Manager (MELCOE)
LAMS@Macquarie Implementation Project
Tel: x4150
rphilip@melcoe.mq.edu.au

Trish Edmonds
Manger, Online Education Services (CFL)
Tel: x9677
trish.edmonds@mq.edu.au

Robyn Philip
Education and Program Manager (MELCOE)

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THINKMQ

Macquarie University academics have taken to the airwaves in discussion with David Myton on a new radio show called ThinkMQ

The show airs on radio station 2SER FM 107.3. Discussions to date have included topics such as The Meaning Of History, What The Future Holds and The Challenges Of Present Day Life.

Guests have included Marnie Hughes-Warrington, John Sutton, Katherine Biber, Max Coltheart, Paul Davies, Christina Slade, Mark Baker, Jennifer Bowes, Anne Burns, Marc Jones, Peter Curson, Nicholas Smith, Doris McIlwain, and Catriona Mackenzie.

To hear more great debates, set your dial to FM 107.3 each Wednesday morning at 9.00am.

Becky Robertson
Research Officer
Vice Chancellor's Communications

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MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS—MISSING EQUIPMENT

Some items belonging to the Macquarie University Singers have been removed without authorisation between 12 and 19 September. We urgently need to locate these items.

They are:

• A new piano stool with a black padded top.
• A timber podium, approximately 120cm x 101cm and 33cm high with castors on one side.
• A large adjustable music stand.

If you have seen these items or know of their whereabouts please contact: Rita Holland, Secretary, x8136, 0408 973 650, rholland@els.bio.mq.edu.au or Margot McLaughlin, Musical Director, 0414 505 784, conductor@mus.org.au

Dr Rita J Holland
Macquarie University Singers Secretary

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SAM UPDATE

Conception Day 2005

Despite the rain, Conception Day 2005 was a great success with over 7500 students attending. A good time was had by all and post event SAM has received some great feedback from students.

SAM Diary 2006

Preparations are underway for production of the SAM Diary 2006. If any Division is interested in advertising in this publication please contact SAM Marketing at: marketing@sam.mq.edu.au

The Word…from SAM

Want to spread the word on campus? The Notices section of The Word…from SAM provides a great vehicle for communicating your notice. Simply visit www.sam.org.au, go to the Quick Links section and click on ‘Submit to The Word…from SAM’.

Free Daily Telegraph

For the remainder of 2005, SAM is delighted to be able to offer all University staff a free copy of the Daily Telegraph when you purchase your regular cup of tea or coffee. Head to Marxine’s Coffee Shop to pick up your copy today!

Marion Malouf
Marketing Assistant
Students At Macquarie (SAM)

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MGSM EXECUTIVE HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE

With the festive season just around the corner, have you thought about your Christmas party this year? MGSM has just released their exciting new Christmas buffet and a la carte menus to suit all tastes, so call now to book your table.

For copies of these menus call Asal on x9082 or email: asal.gholam-hossein@mgsm.edu.au

Please feel free to contact us for a private group booking or if you would prefer to dine in Lachlan's, our a la carte restaurant, you can contact us on x9139.

Ian Kalms
Facilities Manager, MGSM

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STA TRAVEL

We have put together some fantastic packages especially for Macquarie University staff, family and friends.

Four nights in Fiji from $1099 plus taxes. This includes:

• Return flights to Fiji
• 4 nights accommodation at Sonai Sali Island Resort
• Daily breakfast and return airport transfers.

Valid for travel up to 31 March 2006.

10 nights in Phuket from $1099 plus taxes. This includes:

• Return flights with Singapore Airlines
• 10 nights Andaman Seaview Hotel
• Daily breakfast and return airport transfers.

This offer is valid for travel from 7–31 October 2005 and you must book and pay by 10 October.

Also QANTAS are offering an early bird fare to London. This is from $1799 plus taxes. This offer includes:

Return flights to London plus $200 credit towards accommodation, tours or car hire from their brochure.

This fare is valid for travel between 20 September 2005–2 December 2005 and 19 January 2006–30 April 2006. To take advantage of this fare please book and pay by 11 October 2005.

There will be more earlybird specials in the coming months.

Please note that prices are subject to availability, blackout periods and seasonal surcharges may apply.

STA Travel is holding its annual Live, Learn and Volunteer Overseas information night on Wednesday 12 October 2005 at 6.00pm at The Forbes Hotel, York and King St, Sydney. There will be prizes and special offers available on the night.

To attend please RSVP online at: www.statravel.com.au/livelearn

For further information on any of the above please contact us on x8440 or x8442 or macquarieedu@branch.statravel.com.au

Alternatively you can visit us at our office in the SAM Building from 9.00am–5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Andrew Turner
STA Travel

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CAMPUS TRAVEL

At Campus Travel, a Macquarie University approved travel manager, we provide flexible and proactive travel management services to many major Universities throughout New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and all of Victoria’s Universities totaling over 55% of the national University total travel revenue.

We have learned over time that educational institutions have their own unique requirements, and our company is able to meet these needs.

Campus Travel has the financial backing of Flight Centre Limited and whilst being a component of the large Corporate Division of Flight Centre Limited, we recognise the critical importance of maintaining personalised service to our clients.

At Campus Travel we deliver:

• Access to the University’s Qantas deal
• University savvy consultants
• 24/7/365 service through a dedicated team
• After hours assistance 365 days
• Discounted fares through the Flight Centre network
• Access to student fares.

Contact us today for a quote on: Tel: (02) 8219 0419 or email: macuni@campustravel.com.au or fax: (02) 8219 0444

Alternatively drop in and see us at our office at Suite 5, Level 6, 815 George Street Sydney.

James Kavanagh
Account Manager
Campus Travel

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CREDIT UNION

Travellers cheques and foreign cash

fxAdvantage Card is a new loyalty initiative, which aims to provide you with access to preferred foreign exchange rates when you buy or sell:

• foreign cash in all major currencies and
• American Express travellers cheques.

Preferred rates mean that you will enjoy exchange rates that are better than the day's published rate for purchases and/or encashments.

You will receive your fxAdvantage brochure at the end of a foreign exchange transaction. From then on preferential rates for will be given on the next transaction. The fxAdvantage Card has unlimited use during the validity period, up to to 30 September 2006. It is completely transferable—you can pass it on to your friends and family for foreign exchange transactions (at our branches only).

If your planning a holiday overseas we can also assist you with travel insurance and the convenience of the Cashpassport.

Drop in or phone and speak to Kerry or Helen on x7616.

Kerry and Helen
Unicom Credit Union

CPD NEWS

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

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Assessment Practice at Macquarie: Towards Sustainable Quality Practice

“Assessment is the senior partner in learning and teaching. Get it wrong, and the rest collapses.” (Biggs, 1999: 160)

Assessment plays a pivotal role in academic work, as it both guides student learning and enables academics to make judgments about the extent and quality of this learning. Academic teachers spend a great deal of time and effort in developing and implementing their assessment plan, but they often do so in isolation from their colleagues, in the absence of an overall assessment plan for the program in which their unit is situated, and without the benefit of research literature to inform their practice.

To facilitate a comprehensive examination of assessment in relation to unit, program and organisational development issues at Macquarie, CPD will be facilitating a series of three half-day workshops in second semester. Specifically, these workshops will provide an exploration of:

• The literature that guides good practice in assessment in higher education;
• Current practice at Macquarie, through the eyes of its academics and students;
• A tool that enables the collection of data for the critical review of assessment within and across units and programs of study at Macquarie; and
• A process that enables the academic units responsible for program development to develop a systematic and sustainable approach to implementing and/or extending quality assessment practice in their academic offerings.

The program will be of benefit to anyone with an interest in assessment, and particularly academics who are responsible for program development, Chairs or Associate Deans of Teaching and Learning within Divisions, and Heads of Departments.

Both sessions will be held in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B.

Morning tea will be provided.

Dates:

Session 2
Examining Assessment Practice: a Tool for Critical Review
Wednesday 12 October
10.00am–1.00pm

Session 3
Addressing Assessment Practice: an Organisational Approach
Thursday 27 October
10.00am–1.00pm

Facilitator and Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446

Special Interest Group in E.Learning

The Special Interest Research Group in E.Learning aims to support the development of a critically reflective, evidence-based approach to the development of sustainable, high quality e.learning environments in the higher education sector.

The three speakers for October are Professor Shirley Alexander from the University of Technology, Sydney who will talk on pedagogical innovations, Professor Stephen Marshall from Macquarie who will talk on organisational development issues and Professor Ian Gibson, also from Macquarie University, who will continue his discussion on researchable questions from e-learning environments.

All staff interested in developing their scholarship in e.learning are invited to participate.

Date: Wednesday 12 October, 1.00pm–3.00pm, E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752, maree.gosper@mq.edu.au

Promotions—Getting Prepared!

This workshop covers the essentials for preparation for promotion. Attending the workshop will enable you to start thinking about the requirements for promotion, ahead of the call for promotions early next year. Previous applicants have found that this early preparation for promotions enables them to start to collect the sort of evidence that is required for each level. Preparing for promotion should be done in conjunction with your academic supervisor or adviser, and should be informed by your current practices, in both teaching and research.

This workshop will give you a kick-start in the preparation process and will provide advice on what should be included in your application. Format for this workshop will be discussion: this offers you the chance to bring all of the questions that you have regarding promotions.

Date: Thursday 13 October, 1.00pm–3.00pm, E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446, sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au

Developing An Academic Portfolio—Documenting Practice

More and more frequently people are being asked to produce a teaching or an academic portfolio, for the purposes of promotion and/or progression.

can feed into a portfolio itself. If you want the means to think strategically about your teaching development and research development, then you will want to be at this workshop. The academic portfolio will be seen as a reflective tool for personal academic development and also as a tool for evaluating the nature of your work.

Date: Tuesday 18 October, 1.00pm–3.00pm, E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446, sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au

Principles of Self Management

This two-part workshop will explore aspects of your personal and professional development such as:

• Goal setting
• Time management
• Personal communication styles, and
• Assertiveness.

Through active learning, you will assess your current skills, identify future needs and prepare a plan for your development. The activities will directly link to your day-to-day interactions within your team, as well as in your personal life. With strategies such as ‘saying no without really saying no’ and ‘assertive I-statements’, you will be able to practise skills that can be immediately applied in work and home life situations. We will also have some fun along the way with some scenarios and challenging ‘games’.

There will be a mini self-development project to be completed between the two workshops and you will be asked to do a short presentation on the outcomes of your project back to the group on the second day.

This workshop is targeted for all general and academic staff who interact with other people on a daily basis.

Lunch will be provided on Day 1.

Dates:

Part 1
Thursday 20 October
9.30am–4.30pm
E6A 116

Part 2
Thursday 3 November
9.30am–1.00pm
E6A 116

Facilitator: Rachel Lee
Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au

Teaching Evaluation for Development Service (TEDS)—Reminder

Student feedback is a useful tool for academic staff to use when reflecting on their teaching. The Teaching Evaluation for Development Service (TEDS) provides formal teaching (LET) and unit (LEU) questionnaires to all Macquarie staff. TEDS requires 10 working days to generate these questionnaires so any staff interested in ordering student feedback questionnaires should order as early as possible.

For further information, see the TEDS website: www.cpd.mq.edu.au/teds/teds.htm or call the TEDS office on x9720 or x9777.

MGSM Scholarship Scheme for General Staff

The Macquarie Graduate School of Management is making available to general staff of Macquarie University two scholarships to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Management program. The winners of the scholarships will commence study in January 2006.

This Scheme, which the MGSM has generously supported for several years now, provides members of general staff with access to a valuable professional development activity. The MGSM's Postgraduate Certificate in Management covers the core management areas of human resources, marketing, and accounting for management and so provides an excellent qualification for general staff in, or aspiring to, management and leadership positions within the University.

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

Copies of the guidelines for the Scheme and application forms are available from CPD. For further information, contact Alison Cameron, alison.cameron@mq.edu.au, x7598 or see the CPD homepage at: www.cpd.mq.edu.au

Applications must be returned to CPD by Wednesday 26 October 2005.

WORKPLACE RELATIONS TRAINING

The Nature of Organisational Change

Understanding the reasons for change and how it affects people is essential when planning and supporting change in the university environment. Staff with responsibilities for the effective implementation of both micro and macro situations, involving organisational change processes, will benefit from this one-day workshop. Staff who are, or potentially will be, members of a Work Design Committee, as well as Heads of organisational units, are strongly advised to attend.

The workshop will address:

• issues in organisational change from a structural, human/team, political and cultural perspective;
• how to effectively and successfully lead and support others and yourself through situations of change; and
• how to manage major and minor organisational change processes.

The workshop is based on current theory. Practical case studies and MU-relevant examples will form the main part of the workshop.

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Thursday 13 October, 9.30am–5.00pm, Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B
Facilitator: Amanda Phillips
Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au

Women’s Network—Real Women

Two women on staff will be telling us the real story of what it is like to juggle work, study, family and relationships and survive.

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Wednesday 26 October 12.30pm–1.30pm, E6A 116

OH&S Warden Training

This workshop is required for all Building and Floor Wardens as well as for OH&S Coordinators, who have not attended one of these workshops in 2002, 2003 or 2004.

Heads of organisational units are advised to attend.

Module 1—Theory

• Warden’s duties and responsibilities;
• Reaction to fire;
• Fire safety equipment in buildings;
• Location of assembly areas;
• Fire containment in enclosed spaces;
• Range of emergencies.

Module 2—Practical

• Principles of triangle of combustion;
• Methods of extinction;
• Types of fire extinguishing agents;
• Fire size;
• Safe use of fire extinguishers, blankets and hose reels.

Date: Tuesday 25 October, 9.30am–1.00pm, Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B
Facilitator: Consultant from Adair Fire and Security
Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au

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IT TRAINING

www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/

Enrolments for Semester 2, 2005 IT courses are now open and can be made online via:

http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/courses.php

Online IT and information skills training can be undertaken any time at your leisure via LearningFast TeachMe or Information Skills Online. Find out more at:

http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/online.html

Cecily Lenton
Online / IT Training Coordinator
Information Technology Training Unit
Macquarie University Library

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WHAT’S ON IN PR & MARKETING

This is a regular column to keep all staff informed of the activities of the Public Relations and Marketing Unit. Through this column we will tell you about major events, opportunities to get involved with high school visits and careers markets, new marketing campaigns and activities, as well as the regular reporting of Macquarie University’s media mentions. If you have any questions, or would like to provide any feedback please contact Greg Welsh on 7456 or email greg.welsh@mq.edu.au

Movies at Macquarie—Fact or Fiction?

Watch the movie then ask the experts! The next free Movies at Macquarie screening is Hotel Rwanda on Sunday 16 October. Join host Dr Michelle Arrow from the Department of Modern History in a discussion of how historical events are portrayed on film. The screening is in the Macquarie Theatre at 7.00pm. For more information about this event: www.pr.mq.edu.au/mqmovies

Open Day

Responses from staff and the general public regarding Open Day 2005 have been extremely positive. Most academic advising areas and activities were reported as being very busy for most of the day. However, some members of the Marketing Advisory Committee have reported that there were a couple of academic areas that were not adequately represented during the day, resulting in a couple of complaints from members of the public. We will endeavour to improve this for 2006.

Pathways Day

As was agreed with VCMC and the Marketing Advisory Committee in early 2005, Advising Day has been changed to Pathways Day for 2006 in order to reflect the growing number of enquiries related to students not getting their expected UAI, and how they should therefore proceed.

A proposal has been put to the Committee regarding Pathways Day which will be on Wednesday 4 January 2006. The day will include an information session schedule with topics reflecting the different pathways available to Macquarie, such as SIBT, Non-Award, TAFE and Open Universities Australia. Please let us know if you would like to be sent a draft program.

In previous years, HSC students who have Macquarie University 1–6 in their preferences are direct mailed an Advising Day Booklet. For 2006 this booklet will be expanded and renamed The Essential Guide to Macquarie University 2006. The booklet will also emphasise the Advising Hotline operated by the PR and Marketing Unit from 19 December.

Greg Welsh
Acting Media Manager

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ALUMNI

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

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE CONVOCATION OF MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

Date: Thursday 13 October 2005, 6.30pm
Venue: MGSM City Campus, Level 6, 51-55 Pitt Street, Sydney
Speaker: Professor Andy Beattie, Director Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources (Division of Environmental and Life Sciences)
Topic: Wild Solutions: How Biodiversity is Money in the Bank.
Cost: No charge
Bookings: Essential

An election of six members of the Standing Committee of Convocation will be conducted at the AGM. Four positions will be for a period of three years, one position for two years and another position for one year.

Nomination and election procedures can be found on the alumni website: www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/committee.html

All alumni are eligible to nominate.

Light refreshments will be served

ADVANCE NOTICE

Alumni farewell dinner for the Vice-Chancellor.

Date: Thursday 24 November
Venue: International College of Management, 151 Darley Rd, Manly
Cost: $79 per person
Bookings: essential
RSVP: 18 November 2005

THE ALUMNI AWARDS FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 2005

The Alumni Office is accepting nominations for the Alumni Awards for Distinguished Service for 2005. There are two awards: Outstanding Service to the Community and Outstanding Service to a Chosen Profession.

The awards have been established to recognise and honour the outstanding achievements of Macquarie University alumni within their chosen professions and to society.

The awards will be presented at the Alumni Awards Night in May 2006. The closing date for nominations is Friday 3 March 2006.

A nomination form and award conditions can be found on the Alumni website: www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/AlumniAwards.html

Alumni Office
Telephone: (02) 9850 7310
Fax: (02) 9850 9478
Email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au

Mark Herndon
Director
Alumni Office

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MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

We are 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 Greg Welsh: greg.welsh@mq.edu.au; by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to Ground Floor, Goodman Fielder Building, Macquarie University Research Park.

Professor Peter Abelson (Economics): findings from his paper on Australian housing prices were discussed, Australian Financial Review, 24 September; Canberra Times, 24 September; Sydney Morning Herald,
24 September; Weekend Australian, 24 September; Sydney Morning Herald, 26 September

Mr Fabian Astore (Centre for Flexible Learning): plays a vital role in the new Theatre of Image production, Northern District Times, 21 September

Ms Kirsten Barchia (Psychology PhD student): is studying high school bullies, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 September

Dr Heike Behlmer-Loprieno (Ancient History): gave a talk to students at Newbridge Public School, Blayney Chronicle, 15 September

Ms Sandra Bilson (Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism): interviewed about Australia's new anti-terrorism laws and their sunset clauses, ABC 774 Melbourne, 27 September; ABC Gippsland, 27 September

Ms Kathe Boehringer (Public Law): wrote an online opinion article condemning Deakin University's decision not to publish a paper by Associate Professor Andrew Fraser, The Australian, 28 September

Ms Catherine Braiding (Physics PhD student): described her astrophysics studies at Macquarie University, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 September

Professor Anne Burns (Linguistics): interviewed about her efforts to advise Chile's English teachers on more effective teaching methods, The Santiago Times, 29 September

Ms Susan Butler (Macquarie Dictionary): discussed new words in the Macquarie Dictionary, ABC 720 Perth, 14 September, ABC 891 Adelaide, 15 September; discussed the origins of the term 'wooden spoon' as applied to last place in sporting competitions, ABC 936 Hobart, 14 September.

Miss Anita Chang (Asian Languages): her article Pastime was published, Singtao Daily, 10 September

Ms Demi Chung (Economics): wrote a paper, with Professor Peter Abelson, on Australian housing prices, Weekend Australian, 24 September

Associate Professor Anne Cranny-Francis (Cultural Studies): discussed her analysis of website effectiveness, ABC 936 Hobart, 15 September

Professor John Croucher (MGSM): his weekly Numbercrunch column included statistics such as 'Length of the Nile: about 6695 kilometres', Sydney Morning Herald, 17 September; The Age, 17 September

Professor Peter Curson (Health and Chiropractic): discussed Australia's preparedness for an avian flu outbreak and the effect of previous pandemics, Lateline, ABC TV, 13 September; ABC NSW Statewide, 20 September; ABC Radio Newcastle, 20 September; Sydney Morning Herald, 20 September; Radio Adelaide,
21 September; 2GB Sydney, 22 September; SBS World News, 29 September

Professor James Dalziel (MELCOE): has won the 2005 NSW Pearcey Award for Young Achievers, Weekly Times, 14 September

Ms Rhonda Davis (Art Gallery): discussed the Berowra Visions: Margaret Preston and Beyond exhibition, Northern District Times, 21 September; Hornsby Advocate, 22 September

Ms Vinita Deodhar (Economics PhD student): conducted her research on heritage listed houses in the Ku-ring-gai area, Sydney Observer Magazine, 1 September

Dr Dale Dominey-Howes (Physical Geography): discussed the likely effects of Hurricane Rita, ABC 702 Sydney, 22 September; ABC NSW Statewide, 23 September

Dr Michael Fine (SCMP): interviewed about Associate Professor Andrew Fraser's paper, ABC Gippsland, 20 September

Associate Professor Andrew Fraser (Public Law): Following Deakin University's decision first to publish, then not to publish his paper, was quoted or referred to in over 40 media items.

Professor Ian Gibson (Education): has been appointed Chair in Education, a position sponsored by the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation, Campus Review, 28 September

Mr Paul Gollan (Labour Management Studies Foundation): wrote an opinion article on industrial relations reforms, Australian Financial Review, 27 September

Professor Roy Green (MGSM): his appointment as Dean of the MGSM was announced, Australian Financial Review, 24 September; Weekend Australian, 24 September

Associate Professor Rob Harcourt (Graduate School of the Environment): is planning to tag whaler sharks in Sydney Harbour, Parramatta Sun, 28 September

Ms Anita Heiss (Warawara): discussed the Introduction to Indigenous Studies unit which she convenes, National Indigenous Times, 15 September

Dr Kerry Hodge (MUSEC): interviewed about her research into gifted children education, ABC 720 Perth, 15 September; Sunday Telegraph, 25 September

Professor Bryan Horrigan (Law): wrote an opinion article on the process of selecting High Court judges, Australian Financial Review, 30 September

Mr Charlie Huveneers (Graduate School of the Environment PhD student): is planning to tag whaler sharks in Sydney Harbour, Parramatta Sun, 28 September

Professor Bruce Kercher (Law): talked about the legal decisions of the first NSW Supreme Court judges, Radio National, 12 September

Dr Denise Leith (Politics Honorary Associate): interviewed about the number of instances of self harm involving detainees in Australian detention centres, Radio Adelaide, 19 September; 3CR Melbourne, 20 September

Mr Stephen Mu Sung (Postgraduate Studies): discussed postgraduate courses at Macquarie University, Sun Herald, 25 September

Dr Paul Nesbit (MGSM): said neurolinguistic programming can be a useful tool, Australian Financial Review, 13 September

Associate Professor Ruth Neumann (MGSM): undertook a research project into the perceived differences between PhDs and professional doctorates, Campus Review, 21 September

Mr Maurice Newman (Chancellor): wrote an opinion article about the amount of red tape universities face, The Australian, 14 September

Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): discussed the origins and meaning of the word 'refugee', ABC 666 Canberra, 12 September

Mr Tim Ralph (Physical Geography PhD student): said erosion in the Macquarie Marshes appears to be a part of natural process, ABC Western Plains, 13 September

Ms Sonal Rege (GEMOC PhD student): uses laser technology to trace which mines diamonds originate from, Northern District Times, 28 September

Mr Simon Rice (Law): wrote an opinion article on Deakin University's decision not to publish a paper by Associate Professor Andrew Fraser, which was later referred to in other items, The Australian, 21 September; ABC 936 Hobart, 22 September; The Australian, 28 September

Dr Brian Spencer (Registrar): said the rationale of the new structure of the Macquarie University Student Council was to promote sound management, The Australian, 28 September

Mr Tim Sprague (Human Resources): disputed claims that 60 IT jobs would be lost at Macquarie University, The Australian, 21 September; Computer Daily News, 22 September

Dr Mark Taylor (Physical Geography): wrote an opinion article on recycling water in Sydney, Daily Telegraph, 27 September

Dr Jane Torr (Institute of Early Childhood): said reading a picture book to a child should be an engaging, interactive activity, Weekend Australian, 10 September

Mr Uday Tupakula (Computing PhD student): is performing research into preventing service problems on major computer servers, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 September

Professor Vijay Varadharajan (Computing): said one of the main roles of a supervisor is to keep students motivated, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 September

Dr Alan Vaughan (Physics): described career options for those specialising in physics, astrophysics and astronomy, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 September

Professor John Veevers (Earth and Planetary Sciences): said moving nuclear waste to Australia by boat was a dangerous proposition, Sydney Morning Herald, 28 September

Mr Wayne Warburton (Psychology PhD student): is studying control-related aggression, particularly the link between behaviours like domestic violence and road rage, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 September

Dr Amanda Wise (Centre for Research on Social Inclusion): is about to start a study of the aesthetics of Ashfield's CBD, Inner Western Suburbs Courier, 13 September; Inner-West Weekly, 13 September; The Australian, 14 September

Issues and Events

Macquarie University was one of the partners that developed the Scamseek anti-fraud software, Money Management, 15 September

The Macquarie University Oaktree Society is holding a cocktail party to raise funds for awareness of projects in the developing world, Hornsby Advocate, 15 September

In 2003, 1044 Macquarie University students created a world record for the largest shot slam, Herald Sun, 16 September

Macquarie University is a sponsor of History Week, Singleton Argus, 9 September

A Western Sydney artist is presenting a workshop in conjunction with Macquarie University's Big Draw event, Parramatta Sun, 14 September

The Macquarie Dictionary definition of 'gentrification' was discussed in a letter to the editor, Wentworth Courier, 14 September

Macquarie University considers itself something of a pioneer in international student exchange, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 September

The rail link project at Macquarie University was discussed by the NSW Sustainability Commissioner, ABC 702 Sydney, 13 September

The Macquarie Dictionary meaning for the acronym 'Pom' was discussed, 2UE, 13 September

A Macquarie University study on the use of cognitive behaviour therapy in treating depression and anxiety is seeking volunteers, Bankstown Canterbury Torch, 14 September; Inner-West Weekly, 15 September; Southern Courier, 27 September

Artist Edna Garran-Brown's paintings are represented in the Macquarie University collection, among others, Narrabri Courier, 13 September

Macquarie University was mentioned during a discussion on space flight and NASA, Radio National, 17 September

Associate Professor Shirley Alexander (UTS) was working at Macquarie University in the 1980s when she met her now-husband, Daily Telegraph, 17 September

Advertising clients of new Sydney newspaper 'MX' include Macquarie University, Mediaweek, 19 September

Radio hosts discussed looking up the meaning of 'herpetologist' in the Macquarie Dictionary, 3AW Melbourne, 21 September

An interviewee compared the new Collins Dictionary with the Macquarie Dictionary, 4BC Brisbane, 23 September

It may not be long before the term 'iPod' has an entry in the Macquarie Dictionary, Sydney Morning Herald, 24 September

The Macquarie Graduate School of Management's MBA program offers multiple entry and graduation points, Lawyers Weekly, 23 September

The Macquarie Graduate School of Management appears intermittently in international rankings, Australian Financial Review, 26 September

A Margaret Preston exhibition will be on show at Macquarie University, North Shore Times, 23 September

The Big Draw 2005 is conducted by Macquarie University, Braidwood Times, 14 September; Cooma Monaro Express, 20 September; Manly Daily, 24 September

The definitive Australian dictionary, the Macquarie Dictionary is on disc as part of the Macquarie WordGenius, The Australian, 27 September

A UTS Ku-ring-gai academic suggested students interested in studying special education should attend other universities, such as Macquarie University, North Shore Times, 30 September

Epping rugby club won two grand finals at Macquarie University recently, Hills News, 27 September

Michal Imielski, student at Macquarie University is producer of a puppetry company called 'Shh', Northern District Times, 28 September

A listing of scholarships by university, included Macquarie University, Campus Review, 28 September

A Masters student in early childhood education at Macquarie University said today's multimedia generation demands more action-based learning, Parramatta Sun, 28 September

Peter Thompson will deliver the Bruce Allen Memorial Lecture at Macquarie University, The Australian, 29 September

Macquarie University won the EOWA Business Achievement Award for 'Outstanding EEO Practice for the Advancement of Women', ABC Channel 2, 21 September; Australian Financial Review, 23 September; Campus Review, 28 September; Northern District Times, 28 September

Dr Fred Watson will be speaking at Macquarie University's Astronomy Open Night, ABC 702 Sydney, 29 September

A correction was published about Macquarie University's IT restructure plans, The Australian, 23 September

The Adult English Migrant Program national conference is on at Macquarie University, Australian Financial Review, 26 September

Chris Evans, a student at Macquarie University, is taking part in the 2005 Australian University Games, Courier Mail, 26 September

Rodney Hamilton's work experience gained him entry to a postgraduate program in IT at Macquarie University without an undergraduate degree, Sun Herald, 25 September

Two Macquarie University hockey players made a photographic protest against federal Education Minister Brendan Nelson, Sydney Morning Herald, 24 September

Reserve Bank governor Ian Macfarlane will receive an honorary doctorate from Macquarie University, Weekend Australian, 24 September

The Department of Indigenous Studies at Macquarie University helps create a positive and productive environment for Indigenous Australian people, Koori Mail, 21 September

Linguistics student at Macquarie University Darlene Proberts is keen to revitalise her mother's language of Gnyampaa, Koori Mail, 21 September

Dr Fiona Stanley will present the Wyndham Memorial Lecture at Macquarie University, Life Matters, Radio National, 26 September

On 10 September Macquarie University will hold its annual Open Day, Sydney Observer Magazine, 1 September

Cisco Systems and EMC Technologies have leased space at Macquarie University, Australian Financial Review, 28 September

Randwick's new Mayor, Ted Seng, has an MBA from Macquarie University, Southern Courier, 27 September

Greg Welsh
Acting Media Manager

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SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/HDRU/scholar.htm

BRITISH ACADEMY VISITING FELLOWSHIPS 2006–2007

British Academy Visiting Fellowships promote international scholarship in the humanities and social sciences by enabling outstanding early-career scholars from overseas to undertake short periods of research in British institutions.

The scheme is open to application by any scholar from outside the UK who has obtained a PhD within the last five years, or who is of equivalent status. Application must be made in tandem with a UK-based academic sponsor whose home institution is willing to host the visit (UK institutions can apply to the Academy for the full economic cost of hosting the visiting scholar)

Fellows will be reimbursed for international travel and will receive a modest maintenance allowance. Guideline figures are £1,500 per month (£1,700 in London). Fellowships may be undertaken for two to four months.

Further information: Application forms and notes of guidance (for both candidates and host institutions) are available from the Academy's website: www.britac.ac.uk/funding/guide/intl/visfells.html

International Relations
The British Academy
10 Carlton House Terrace
London SW1Y 5AH

Tel: 020 7969 5220
Fax 020 7969 5414
Email: overseas@britac.ac.uk

Closing date:15 December 2005 for visits to take place after 1 April 2006. Results of the competition will be announced in mid March.

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POSITIONS VACANT

HUMAN RESOURCES
Payroll Officer
Remuneration Services
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 4240

An experienced person is required to provide day to day payroll and administrative support to the Manager, Remuneration Services. Major responsibilities include the processing of casual appointments and time sheets, data entry of bank, tax and superannuation forms, confirming time sheets, running integrity reports and assisting with payroll enquiries.

Essential Selection Criteria: Extensive payroll experience with a clear understanding of award, overtime and penalty rates; high level computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing experience; attention to detail; strong administrative and organisational skills; ability to work with minimum supervision and as part of a team; well developed interpersonal and written communication skills.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Diploma in accounting and/or equivalent knowledge and experience; HRIS experience (preferably Alesco/Concept); account and reconciliation experience.

Enquiries and Further Information: Mrs Helen Siluk on (02) 9850 9761 or email helen.siluk@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 $52,868 pa, including base salary (Level 5) $44,674 to $50,381 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. Conditions include salary sacrificing opportunities.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Please visit http://www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date: 12 October 2005.

HUMAN RESOURCES
Systems Support Officer
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 20248

The appointee will assist with support for HR systems, particularly system administration of the University’s HR information management system, including provision of HR information to areas outside HR, user training and documentation and systems development and testing.

Essential Selection Criteria: A degree in IT or Computing and/or equivalent training and experience; experience and knowledge of HR systems; high level interpersonal and written communication skills; the ability to work independently and in a team; SQL query skills; advanced Internet, spreadsheet, word processing and database skills, including web publishing and knowledge of IT security.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Training and experience in Human Resources, particularly payroll experience; Alesco HRIS experience; knowledge of Oracle tools; experience in the development of HR systems and knowledge of University structure.

Enquiries and Further Information: Lorraine Francké on (02) 9850 9747 lorraine.francke@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 $68,562 pa, including base salary (Level 7) $57,936 to $62,406 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. Conditions include salary sacrificing opportunities.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Please visit http://www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date 12 October 2005.

MACQUARIE INTERNATIONAL
Information Systems Maintenance Coordinator
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 19983

Reporting to the Executive Manager , Business Systems, and working closely with the IS Coordinator, the incumbent will assist monitoring and reviewing web content and software for errors in data and functionality; liaise with MU stakeholders as necessary to find solutions to maintaining current systems; ensure routine checks in MI’s information systems security.

Essential Selection Criteria: Degree; experience with MS SQL Server, MS Office, Java, Unified Modelling Language (UML), Rational Rose; experience with Web development software packages; excellent and effective communication skills, both oral and written; ability to prioritise and work as part of a team; demonstrated
problem-solving skills and eye for detail; demonstrated coordination, technical and administrative skills; cultural sensitivity; ability to work to deadlines and create systems to ensure timeline targets are met.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Experience working in an international office environment; knowledge of Macquarie University’s internationalisation strategy.

Enquiries: Melissa Brun on (02) 9850 6444 or melissa.brun@io.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 $68,562 pa, including (Level 7) base salary $57,936 to $62,406 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 14 October 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Student Financial Services
Fees Officer—International
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 19588

The Office of Financial Services provides financial management expertise within a pro-active contemporary environment. The Office provides planning support and information to the University Executive as well as to Colleges and Offices of the University.

The appointee will be a member of staff of the Office of Financial Service’s Assistant Director. Duties will include development of policies and procedures, particularly in relation to International student fees; monitoring fee assessment processes in respect of International students and sponsors and applying policies, procedures and processes in respect of same; liaising with appropriate offices to ensure that special requirements relating to fee matters associated with International students are met; liaise with appropriate system areas where required; investigate and follow-up International students/sponsor debts and provide monthly debt status and analysis reports; monitor and investigate the validity of International Students account balances and attending to general fee enquiries and assist with general fee duties within the Office of Financial Services.

Essential Selection Criteria: Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting or equivalent; demonstrated experience in the development of policies and procedures; sound computer skills using both spreadsheet and databases; demonstrated excellent communication skills; demonstrated experience in a client services area; demonstrated cultural understanding and sensitivity.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Membership of a professional accounting body (CPA or CA); understanding of the financial function and organisational structure of a University or similar type organisation; understanding of the nature of a University’s internationalisation strategy.

Enquiries: Ray McCarthy on (02) 9850 7235 or ray.mccarthy@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 $68,562 pa, including (Level 7) base salary $57,936 to $62,406 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003-2006. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Please visit http://www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date: 14 October 2005

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Taxation Accountant/Insurance Manager
(Full-time (continuing)
Ref. 20267

The Office of Financial Services within Macquarie University provides financial management expertise within a pro-active contemporary environment. The Office provides planning support and information to the University Executive as well as to Colleges and Offices of the University. This position is situated with the area of Business Services but the appointee will be expected to support the broad activities of the Office and the University.

The Taxation Accountant and Insurance Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance in respect of taxation responsibilities and management of Insurance risk for the University. The position will have responsibility for providing advice on Fringe Benefits Tax (including Salary Sacrifice), Payroll Tax, Goods and Services Tax, Withholding Tax and other relevant tax areas.

The position will also have responsibility for ensuring that the University and associated entities are appropriately covered for and the management of insurance risk.

Essential Selection Criteria: Applicants must have relevant qualifications in accounting or law; demonstrated experience in the effective management of general insurance activities and claims; sound knowledge and understanding of Australian Taxation Law, including Fringe Benefit Returns; well developed written and oral communication skills; an ability to write policies and procedures.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Membership of a relevant professional body; demonstrated ability and experience in using a financial system and spreadsheets for analysis; an understanding of the structure of Universities; an understanding of the effects of changing legislation and its subsequent effects on a large complex organisation.

Enquiries: Denise Osmand on (02) 9850 7201 or email: denise.osmand@mq.edu.au or to Robert Tongue (02) 9850 7263 or email: robert.tongue@mq.edu.au

probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package: From $87,724 pa, including (Level 9) base salary $74,128 to $78,291 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Please visit http://www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date: 21 October 2005

DIVISION OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES
Department of Accounting and Finance
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Accounting and Finance Management Accounting
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 7388 (Senior Lecturer)
Ref. 19618 (Lecturer)

The appointee will teach management accounting units at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, undertake Lecturer-in-Charge and curriculum development responsibilities, develop and maintain an active research program in accounting, supervise research students, and contribute to the administration of the Department.

Selection criteria for Senior Lecturer:

Essential Criteria: Hold a PhD, or higher degree by research with progress towards a PhD, in the discipline; relevant teaching experience and evidence of high quality teaching contributions; demonstrated capacity to conduct research and involvement in an active research program; demonstrated record of research output; ability to supervise research students; good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work as part of a team

Desirable Criteria: Eligibility or membership of either CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia or other relevant professional accounting body; ability to teach in another area of accounting and finance; experience in innovation in learning and teaching.

Selection criteria for Lecturer:

Essential Criteria: A relevant Bachelor (Honours) degree or Masters degree; demonstrated record of research output; relevant teaching experience and evidence of high quality teaching contributions; demonstrated capacity to conduct research and involvement in an active research program; good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable Criteria: Eligibility or membership of either CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia or other relevant professional accounting body; ability to teach in another area of accounting and finance; experience in innovation in learning and teaching; ability to supervise research students; progress towards a PhD in the discipline.

Enquiries: Professor Neil Fargher on (02) 9850 7281 or email nfargher@efs.mq.edu.au or Dr Sujatha Perera on (02) 9850 8525 or email sperera@efs.mq.edu.au

Applicants MUST obtain an information package, available from Ms Patsy Yew on (02) 9850 8379 or email recruit@efs.mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and may be subject to probationary conditions. More than one position may be available.

Package (Senior Lecturer): From $92,332 pa, including (Level C) base salary $78,022 to $89,877 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

Package (Lecturer): From $75,498 pa, including (Level B) base salary $63,797 to $75,650 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

Conditions include the possibility of substantial performance based market loadings. Salary sacrificing opportunities and relocation assistance are available.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 28 October 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY
Department of Psychology
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 4973
Lecturers in Psychology (2 positions)
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 10114

The Department of Psychology is seeking to appoint two Level B Lecturers and one Level B/C Lecturer. One Level B position is available in social psychology, one Level B position is available in the area of personality, and the Level B/C position is open with respect to area of specialisation within psychology.

The Department has established national and international research links and centres of excellence, including the Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science, and has a highly respected postgraduate research training program that supports over 100 local and international higher degree research students. Various professional Masters and DPsych programs are also offered.

Essential Criteria: All applicants must have a PhD in psychology and a significant record of research achievement relative to opportunity in their particular area of psychology; a demonstrated capacity for high quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; and the capacity to attract and supervise Honours and Higher Degree Research students.

Desirable Criteria: An interest in innovative teaching approaches. Consideration will also be given to the extent to which an applicant’s research profile complements the existing research strengths of the Department.

Additional essential criteria for Senior Lecturer: Demonstrated capacity to attract external research funding.

Enquiries: Dr Julie Fitness on (02) 9850 8015 or email: jfitness@psy.mq.edu.au Please visit the website for more information about the Department of Psychology: http://www.psy.mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis from October 2005, and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Level B (Lecturer) Package: From $75,498 pa, including base salary $63,797 to $75,650 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

Level C (Senior Lecturer) Package: From $92,332 pa, including base salary $78,022 to $89,877 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 28 October 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a University Policy.

www.jobs.mq.edu.au

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CLASSIFIEDS

DIARY

October

Saturday 8 October

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOR ASTRONOMY OPEN NIGHT Up to 20 telescopes in operation, Professor Fred Watson, Astronomer-in-Charge, Anglo-Australian Observatory, will give an illustrated lecture entitled Relatively Brilliant: Einstein’s Amazing Universe starting at 7.45pm. Displays of telescopes, books, maps, and posters. Videos and other material will be on sale. Building E7B between 6.00pm and 10.00pm. Food, drinks and parking will also be available—directions at gates. Entrance is $8 adult, $4 child and $20 family.

Wednesday 12 October

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Was EB Pusey Ever a “Liberal Anglican”: Comments on a Minor Academic Controversy. Leighton Frappelll (History, Macquarie) 12 noon to 1.30pm in W6A 127. For more information contact: Mary Spongberg x8887.

SPECIAL INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP IN E.LEARNING Facilitator and Enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752, maree.gosper@mq.edu.au 1.00pm–3.00pm in E6A 116 To book call CPD on x 9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

TAFE-MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S DAY Enquiries: Rebecca Taylor, x9734, rebecca.taylor@vc.mq.edu.au
12 noon–4.00pm at North Sydney Institute of TAFE. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 12 and Thursday 27 October

ASSESSMENT PRACTICE AT MACQUARIE: TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE QUALITY PRACTICE Both sessions will be held in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B, 10.00am–1.00pm. Morning tea will be provided. Facilitator and Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Thursday 13 October

ACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Stochastic Population Forecasting Using Functional Data Analysis. Professor Rob J Hyndman (Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics, Monash University) and Substandard Lives. Leonie Tickle (Associate Professor in Actuarial Studies, Macquarie University) 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350.

CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Toward a Critical Theory of Genocide. Dr Dirk Moses (History, Sydney University) Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm.

AGM CONVOCATION Wild Solutions: How Biodiversity is Money in the Bank. Professor Andy Beattie, Director Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources (Division of Environmental and Life Sciences). An election of six members of the Standing Committee of Convocation will be conducted at the AGM. Four positions will be for a period of three years, one position for two years and another position for one year. Nomination and election procedures can be found on the alumni website: www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/committee.html 6.30pm, MGSM City Campus, Level 6, 51-55 Pitt Street, Sydney.

ACA COLLOQUIUM How Much Life is Needed to Make Stromatolites: the Shark Bay Astrobiology Experiment. Professor Brett Neilan (University of New South Wales). 1.00pm–2.00pm in E5A 131. Macquarie University Cyanobacteria and Astrobiology Research Laboratory, Australian Centre for Astrobiology.

SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Consuming National Themed Space Abroad: Australian Working Holidaymakers and Symbolic National Identity in Aussie Theme Pubs. Brad West (Department of Sociology, Flinders University). 4.00pm–6.00pm in C3B 501 . All welcome. Drinks and nibbles to follow. Further enquiries: Eduardo de la Fuente x9940, Sean Scalmer x8069.

PROMOTIONS—GETTING PREPARED! Facilitator and Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446, sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au. 1.00pm–3.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

THE NATURE OF ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE Lunch will be provided. Facilitator: Amanda Phillips. Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au 9.30am–5.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Friday 14 October

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Sources and Distribution of Heat in the Earth: Application to Hot Fractured Rocks in Australia and Overseas. Dr Prame Chopra (Department of Earth and Marine Sciences, ANU). Chair: Professor John Veevers 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A.

WAR/TERROR—INTERROGATING THE PARADIGM On Counter Terrorism, Policing, and Intelligence. Professor Ken Baxter with Sandra Bilson, MA (Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism) Ken Baxter is Adjunct Professor at Macquarie University and the Director of PICT. He is Policy Adviser to the Chief Secretary of PNG; has lectured to the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) 'Quantum Beyond Leadership Programme'; and provides advice to the New Zealand government on the RNZDF. Sandra Bilson is Operations Manager (PICT), and has performed strategic intelligence and criminal investigation roles in the AFP, ADF and NCA. Chaired by Dr Deborah Staines W6A Room 707.

Tuesday 18 October

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY RESEARCH SEMINAR Aspects of Byzantine Jerash and the Christianisation of a Town. Ina Kerhberg-Ostrasz.7.30pm in W6A 308 Charge: $5/$7.

DEVELOPING AN ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO—DOCUMENTING PRACTICE Facilitator and Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446, sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au 1.00pm–3.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 19 October

LAMS TRAINING—LAMS@ MACQUARIE PROJECT. 9.15am–1.00pm, Training Room 1, Level 1, Library. Bookings are essential. Please contact Renee Vance, 9850 7522, www.mq.edu.au/staffnews/rvance@melcoe . mq.edu.au rvance@melcoe.mq.edu.au . For more information about the project contact: Robyn Philip, 98504150, rphilip@melcoe.mq.edu.au or visit: www.melcoe.mq.edu.au/projects/lams@mq.htm

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Compelling Evidence: Marriage, Colonialism and the Question of Indigenous Rights. Alison Holland (History, Macquarie) 12 noon to 1.30pm in W6A 127. For more information contact: Mary Spongberg x8887.

Thursday 20 October

CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Alternative IP? Copyleft, Indigenous Protocols and New Juridifications of Customary Practices. Dr Kathy Bowrey (Law, University of NSW) Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm.

SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM New Directions in Sociology: Internships in Social Research. Michael Fine (Department of Sociology, Macquarie University) Angela Voerman, (Pro-Vice Chancellor’s Office, Macquarie University). 4.00pm–6.00pm in C3B 501 . All welcome. Drinks and nibbles to follow. Further enquiries: Eduardo de la Fuente x9940, Sean Scalmer x8069.

Thursday 20 October and Thursday 3 November

PRINCIPLES OF SELF-MANAGEMENT Part 1: Thursday 20 October, 9.30am–4.30pm in E6A 116 (lunch provided). Part 2: Thursday 3 November, 9.30am–1.00pm in E6A 116. Facilitator: Rachel Lee. Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Friday 21 October

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Probabilistic Ore Systems Models—a New Tool for Evaluating Risk and Uncertainty in Mineral Exploration. Dr Oliver Kreuzer (GEMOC). Chair: Professor Mike Etheridge 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A.

WAR/TERROR—INTERROGATING THE PARADIGMThe Horrid Banquet of Human Flesh: the Terror of the Law. Dr Katherine Biber (Macquarie University). Dr Biber is a legal scholar and historian in Law, and her paper offers a critique in which the Law's cruelty and violence is not other to itself. Her research focuses on race and representation, crime and transgression, and visual culture. W6A Room 107.

RESEARCH DEGREE RELEASE SCHEME Applications close Friday 21 October 2005. For more information, please contact Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.auDetails can be found on the CPD website at: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/program/rd_rdrsg.htm

Tuesday 25 October

OH&S WARDEN TRAINING Facilitator: Consultant from Adair Fire and Security Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au 9.30am–1.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 26 October

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Fiction and the Writing Public: Aspiring Authors and the Uses of Literature in Inter-War Britain. Chris Hilliard (History, Sydney). 12 noon to 1.30pm in W6A 127. For more information contact: Mary Spongberg x8887.

WOMEN’S NETWORK—REAL WOMEN Lunch will be provided. 12.30pm–1.30pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Thursday 27 October

ACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Multiple Sources of Reserve Uncertainty in Theory and Practice. Glen Barnett (Visiting Fellow in Actuarial Studies, Macquarie University). 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350.

CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Social Memory, Diachronic Emotion and Time in Ethics and Law. Dr John Sutton (Philosophy, Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm.

SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM The Northern Theory of Globalisation. Robert W. Connell, (School of Policy and Practice, University of Sydney). 4.00pm–6.00pm in C3B 501 . All elcome. Drinks and nibbles to follow. Further enquiries: Eduardo de la Fuente x9940, Sean Scalmer x8069.

Friday 28 October

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR What Has the Mineral Exploration Industry Actually Been Doing?—An Analysis of Exploration in the Central Lachlan Fold Belt and the Cloncurry Regions over the Past 10–20 years. Ms Maureen McMahon (GEMOC) Chair: Professor Mike Etheridge 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Assessing the Impact of Culture on Relationship Creation and Network Formation in Emerging Asian Markets. Professor Richard Fletcher (Head of School, Marketing & International Business, University of Western Sydney). All staff and research students of Macquarie University are welcome to attend these seminars. 11.00am–12.00noon in Seminar Room C5C 350. For more information, please contact Ms Kristin Fan on (02) 9850 8583 or email: kfan@efs.mq.edu.au

WAR/TERROR—INTERROGATING THE PARADIGM Re-presenting War/Terror: Performance Interventions into the Terrified Body Politic (a lecture performance with video). Mr David Williams (version 1.0 Theatre Company/UNSW). Mr Williams is a founding member and artistic director of the performance group version 1.0, and has devised and performed in The Second Last Supper, CMI (A Certain Maritime Incident) and The Wages of Spin, now touring. A scholar-practitioner, his PhD candidature is at UNSW. Chaired by Associate Professor Tom Burvill, Critical & Cultural Studies. W6A Room 107.

November

Wednesday 2 November

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY RESEARCH SEMINAR The Octavius of Minucius. Dr David Daintree. 7.30pm in W6A 308.Cost: $5/$7. Enquiries: Pat Geidans/Margaret Smith x7512, Associate Professor Alanna Nobbs x8844, Ancient History Office x8833

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY When Small was Beautiful: The Rise and Fall of the American Appropriate Technology Movement in the 1970s. Carroll Pursell (History, Macquarie) 12 noon to 1.30pm in W6A 127. For more information contact: Mary Spongberg x8887.

Thursday 3 November

UNISUPER SEMINAR—SALARY SACRIFICE DOES IT WORK FOR YOU? Frank Scarrabelotti from UniSuper will run the Salary Sacrifice—Does it Work for You? seminar for UniSuper members. 1.00pm-2.30pm in the Price Theatre in W5A. Register online to reserve a place: http://www.unisuper.com.au/resources/seminars.cfm

CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Law, Culture and Memory. Professor Henry Reynolds, (History, University of Tasmania). Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm.

Friday 4 November

WAR/TERROR—INTERROGATING THE PARADIGM Transforming the Bhuta Kala: the Bali Bombings and Indonesia's Transition to Civil Society. Dr Jeff Lewis, Dr Belinda Lewis (RMIT). Dr Jeff Lewis is a Senior Research Fellow in the Globalism Institute, RMIT. His new book Language Wars: the Role of Media and Culture in Political Violence and Global Terror, Pluto Books, is out this year. Dr Belinda Lewis teaches in health and social-cultural diversity. She was Senior Research Fellow for a major research project for the Department of Human Services, Government of Victoria. Chaired by Associate Professor Naren Chitty, Centre for International Communication W6A Room. 1071 at 2.00pm.

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Ice Domes and Ice Shelves of Antarctica. Dr Mark Lackie (DEPS). Chair: Dr Dick Flood Enquiries: John Veevers x8355. 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A.

Wednesday 9 November

SPECIAL HISTORY SEMINAR Researching the Gallipoli Campaign through the Document Files in the Turkish General Staff Archive. Harvey Broadbent (History, Macquarie), 12 noon Room 127 W6A. For more information contact: Mary Spongberg x8887.

Thursday 10 November

ACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES TBA John Shepherd (Actuarial Studies, Macquarie).

Thursday 17 November

LAMS TRAINING—LAMS @ MACQUARIE PROJECT Please contact Renee Vance, x7522, rvance@melcoe.mq.edu.au . For more information about the project contact: Robyn Philip, x4150, rphilip@melcoe.mq.edu.au or visit: www.melcoe.mq.edu.au/projects/lams@mq.htm. 9.15am–1.00pm, Training Room 1, Level 1, Library. Bookings are essential.

Thursday 24 November

ALUMNI FAREWELL DINNER FOR VICE CHANCELLOR International College of Management at 151 Darley Road, Manly. Cost: $79 per person. Bookings essential. RSVP: 18 November 2005 to Alumni Office. Telephone: (02) 9850 7310, Fax: (02) 9850 9478. Email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au

Friday 25 November

MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION AGM Annual General Meeting. No charge. 7.30pm X5B T1.

MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION LECTURE Breathing Life into Pompeii. Dr Ray Laurence (University of Birmingham). 8.00pm (following AGM) in X5B T1. Enquiries: x 8833

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