Oxford University Gazette

Staff Development Programme 1995–6

Supplement (3) to Gazette No. 4373

Thursday, 21 September 1995

Contents of the supplement:

• THE STAFF DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
• SEMINARS ORGANISED BY THE ACADEMIC STAFF DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  • Information overload—beat the bumph
  • Applications for funding from the new research councils
  • Dealing with the media (radio): introductory
  • Dealing with the media (television): advanced
  • Dealing with the media: crisis management
  • Gender in teaching
  • Introduction to the University
  • Lecturing skills—practice
  • Lecturing skills: the use of audio-visual aids
  • New seminar: managing and developing effective teams
  • New seminar: methods of assessment
  • Refreshing lecturing
  • Small group teaching
  • The structure of the University
  • Supervising D.Phil. students
  • Time management for academic and research staff
  • Tutorial teaching
• OTHER TRAINING
  • Careers service
  • Computing Services
  • Counselling Service
  • Educational Technology Resources Centre (ETRC)
  • Language Centre
  • Safety Office
  • Undergraduate admissions
• SEMINARS ORGANISED BY THE STAFF COMMITTEE
  • Michaelmas Term 1995
  • Hilary Term 1996
  • Trinity Term and Long Vacation 1996

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  THE STAFF DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

  Who are we?

  The Staff Development Office is a small unit based in the University Offices.
  • Ms Rebecca Nestor, Head of Staff Development and Training: (2)70562
  • Ms Kay McIntyre, Staff Development Officer: (2)70245
  • Mrs Auriel Knight, Course Administrator (all course enquiries): (2)70086
  • Miss Luvena Nunn, Secretary: (2)70565
  • Office e-mail: training@university-offices.oxford.ac.uk
  • Office fax: (2)80300
  • Address: University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD

  What do we do?

  Courses:

  we organise a yearly programme of training courses for which there is no charge.

  Information:

  we hold information about courses offered by external organisations.

  Resources:

  we have a range of videos and packages which may be borrowed.

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  SEMINARS ORGANISED BY THE ACADEMIC STAFF DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

  These seminars are organised for the holders of university and college teaching posts.

  Graduate students, academic-related and non-academic staff (who are on the university payroll) are welcome to attend these seminars if there are places available after the needs of academic staff have been met. In practice you will be asked to keep the dates free in your diary and we will contact you two weeks before the course to confirm or cancel your provisional booking.

  subject-specific seminars: in addition to this programme of seminars the Academic Staff Development Committee (ASDC) will arrange subject-specific sessions on teaching for individual faculties, departments and colleges as required. Anyone wishing to arrange such seminars should contact Ms Rebecca Nestor, Head of Staff Development and Training (telephone: (2)70562).

  Other resources: The Staff Development Office holds information about training offered by external organisations, and has a range of videos, books, and training packages---on teaching and learning as well as more general subjects---which may be borrowed.

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  Applications for funding from the new research councils

  Thursday, 19 October 1995, 10.15 a.m.–12.30 p.m. (Week 2, MT)

  This session will provide information about applying for research grants from the new research councils, and will include presentations by staff of the University's Research Services Office and representatives from the research councils.

  Organised jointly with the University Research Services Office.

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  New course: Information overload—beat the bumph

  Monday, 13 May 1996, 9.15 a.m.–5 p.m. (Week 0, TT)

  In one week we get more information thrown at us than the average nineteenth-century European had to cope with in an entire year. Do you have a reliable strategy that makes you confident, assertive and relaxed in dealing with this information overload? Or are you snowed under with piles of paperwork, unnecessary meetings and indecision?

  This seminar will equip you with a clear approach to face the information jungle, remove clutter from your life and become focused on what matters to you. At the end of the seminar you will have acquired a technique to handle written documents, learned how to sharpen your short- and long-term memory and practised how to assess priorities.

  The sessions are presented by Kathryn Redway who currently runs our Rapid Reading seminar. Participants who want to gain maximum benefit from the Beat the Bumph sessions are recommended also to attend the Rapid Reading seminar, as the two seminars are designed to complement each other.

  This new seminar is based on Ms Redway's latest book Beat the Bumph. Each participant on the one-day seminar will be given a copy of this book.

  Beat the bumph: follow-up

  Tuesday, 18 June 1996, 9.30 a.m.--1 p.m. (Week 9, TT)

  Intended for those who have already attended the one-day seminar, this session will provide an opportunity to discuss the question of memory in more detail and practise some of the techniques for strengthening your memory.

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  Dealing with the media (radio): introductory

  Tuesday, 28 May 1996, 9.30 a.m.–1 p.m. (Week 6, TT)

  You may be rung up out of the blue by a journalist asking about your work. Or you may want some publicity for a piece of your own research that you think is of interest to a wider audience than the readership of the specialist journals in which you publish. How do you cope?

  During the session each participant will have the opportunity to record a short interview with a radio journalist on a topic of his or her choice.

  Topics covered will include:

  • the media—what they are and how they work;
  • help is at handthe role of the University Press Office;
  • how to write a press release;
  • handling requests for interviews;
  • what to say and how to say it.

  Participants will be asked to prepare a press release on a topic of their choice in advance of the session, using a set of notes for guidance provided by the presenters. The number of participants will be restricted to twelve, so that everyone has the chance to be interviewed.

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  Dealing with the media (television): advanced

  Tuesday, 25 June 1996, 9.30 a.m.–1 p.m. (Vacation)

  Even experienced interviewees, such as politicians, take advantage of professional advice to hone their skills. Academic staff who find themselves in the limelight from time to time can also benefit from taking a little time to think about how they face the press. By acquiring an understanding of how journalists work, and by recognising how much power lies with the interviewee, you can develop a strategy for fruitful media relations that will stand you in good stead whether the news is good or bad.

  Each participant will be interviewed on video on a subject of his or her choice, once at the beginning of the session and again at the end. The taped interviews will be played back and discussed.

  Topics covered during the session will include:

  • at your convenience—when you can choose the time and place;
  • how to make sure you put your story across effectively;
  • when to say no;
  • dress and deportment on TV;
  • the difference between live and recorded interviews.

  Participants will be asked to prepare a press release on a topic of their choice in advance of the session, using a set of notes for guidance provided by the presenters. The number of participants will be restricted to eight, so that everyone has the chance to be interviewed twice.

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  Dealing with the media: crisis management

  Monday, 26 February 1996, 9.30 a.m.–1 p.m. (Week 7, HT)

  This is a practically-orientated course which will equip participants with a range of skills to deal with the presentation of relevant `bad news' issues, such as drug abuse, radioactive waste disposal and animals in research. The course will cover:
  • dealing with journalists;
  • what to say and how to say it;
  • `managing' a bad news crisis;
  • retaining security over sensitive information;
  • coping with the unexpected.

  This course will involve practical work based around case studies.

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  Gender in teaching

  Monday, 4 December 1995, 9.30 a.m.–1 p.m. (Week 9, MT)

  Thursday, 21 March 1996, 2–5.30 p.m. (Vacation)

  This half-day seminar will provide an opportunity to discuss the ways in which gender issues may affect teaching and learning, to review participants' individual experiences and difficulties in this area, and to develop objectives and skills for non-sexist teaching.

  A discussion paper will be circulated before the seminar, summarising some of the recent thinking on the subject of gender in teaching (particularly at Oxford and Cambridge). The seminar itself will include a short presentation and discussion, followed by group work outlining the skills needed for non- sexist teaching and case study exercises to enable participants to develop these skills.

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  Introduction to the University

  Monday, 2 October 1995, 9.30 a.m.–2 p.m. (Week 0, MT)

  This session begins with a general introduction to the workings of the University. There are brief talks on the topics listed below followed by discussions and the opportunity to meet colleagues in an informal setting:
  • the relationship between the University and the colleges;
  • undergraduate admissions;
  • graduate admissions;
  • the University Counselling Service;
  • the organisation of teaching within colleges.

  The Vice-Chancellor will deliver a brief talk after lunch to conclude the session.

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  Lecturing skills: the use of audio-visual aids

  Thursday, 20 June 1996, 9.30 a.m.--12.30 p.m. (Week 9, TT)

  The first half of the seminar will involve short presentations on the following topics:
  • overheads, slides, and the interactive use of computers;
  • videos;
  • copyright.

  The second half of the session will be practically based giving participants the opportunity to experiment with the use of audio-visual aids.

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  New seminar---managing and developing effective teams

  Friday, 7 June 1996, 9.15 a.m.--3.30 p.m. (Week 7, TT)

  This new seminar is part of a series aimed at developing the leadership skills of academic and research staff who lead research teams. Topics covered will include:
  • components of an effective team;
  • stages in team development;
  • motivation;
  • setting objectives for your team;
  • monitoring performance and giving feedback.

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  New seminar---methods of assessment

  Friday, 31 May 1996, 2--5 p.m. (Week 2, TT)

  Intended primarily for those new to examining, this new seminar will focus on the principles and practice of student assessment at Oxford. It will offer some insights into the theory of assessment and an opportunity to consider the implications of the theory for participants' own examining responsibilities.

  The seminar will be run by Mr Michael Wakeford of the University of Cambridge, who ran a successful pilot seminar for those involved in examining for the M.Sc. in Forestry earlier this ear. Mr Wakeford is an experienced presenter and has a background of advising on assessment methods.

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  Refreshing lecturing

  Thursday, 28 September 1995, 2.15–3.30 p.m. (Vacation)

  A lecture on lecturing techniques will be followed by general discussion. The lecture will given by Richard Pring, Professor of Education.

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  Small group teaching

  Thursday, 22 February 1996, 9.30 a.m.–1 p.m. (Week 6, HT)

  The seminar will look at:
  • the purpose of teaching in small groups;
  • appropriate methods;
  • factors which help or hinder learning;
  • the relationship of small group teaching to other forms of teaching.

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  The structure of the University

  Monday, 18 March 1996, 9.30 a.m.–12.30 p.m. (Vacation)

  This session is intended to provide information about the decision-making processes within the University. An explanation will be given of the respective roles of Congregation, Hebdomadal Council, the General Board and a number of key committees. The links between the colleges and the University will be explored and funding mechanisms and financial procedures will also be described. After brief talks there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion.

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  Supervising D.Phil. students

  Wednesday, 14 February 1996, 9.30 a.m.–1 p.m. (Week 5, HT) This session is intended to support the work of supervisors, by identifying some of the expectations of funding bodies, the resources available within the University, and common problems experienced by supervisors and candidates. The half-day seminar will involve brief presentations, short plenary sessions and discussion of case study material. There will be an opportunity to explore appropriate approaches to supervision and to exchange experiences. The seminar will draw on reports from the British Academy and the Economic and Social Science Research Council, and on the General Board's Memorandum of Guidance for Supervisors and Research Students.

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  Time management for academic and research staff

  Wednesday, 12 June 1996, 9.30 a.m.–1 p.m. (Week 8, TT)

  This session is intended to help staff achieve a balance between teaching duties, creative research and more routine administrative tasks and explores the practical application of forgotten or overlooked well-tried techniques.

  The session will cover:

  • delegation, not abdication;
  • communication and meetings;
  • dealing with insufficient information;
  • interruptions and the telephone.

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  Tutorial teaching

  Wednesday, 1 November 1995, 9.30 a.m.–1 p.m. (Week 4, MT)

  Wednesday, 17 January 1996, 2–5.30 p.m. (Week 1, HT)

  Thursday, 25 April 1996, 9.30 a.m.–1 p.m. (Week 1, TT)

  The session provides an opportunity to consider the vital role of this form of teaching. The issues to be explored will include:

  • the advantages and disadvantages of different tutorial methods;
  • the relationship of tutorial teaching to assessment;
  • the role of the tutorial in developing study skills;
  • the relationship of the tutorial to other forms of teaching, including lectures and seminars.

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  OTHER TRAINING

  Careers service

  Graduate students are welcome to register with the Careers Service and to use its services.

  In addition to a large and very well stocked Information Room, these services include individual contact with Careers Advisers and a termly programme of talks, presentations and workshops. Included in this programme are a number of skills training events on topics such as Time Management, Communication Skills, Making Presentations, and Problem Solving. These are run by employers and focus on the skills required in the work situation.

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  Computing Services

  Training courses

  Oxford University Computing Services (OUCS) runs a wide range of courses including:
  • Computing for the terrified;
  • Introduction to computers: basics and beyond;
  • Spreadsheets, databases, word processing, desktop publishing;
  • Electronic mail and other Internet services;
  • programming.

  You can choose which modules you attend to suit your needs. Many of the courses are just half a day.

  The courses are run regularly throughout the year. The dates are advertised in the OUCS course calendar and booking form which is sent to all departments at the beginning of each term. Please phone (2)78800 if you would like a copy. Your department will also have copies of the booklet describing all the course modules. Full details of all the courses, together with the current term's timetable, are held on the University Networked Information Service at URL http://info.ox.ac.uk/oucs/courses.

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  Booking a place

  All members of staff can attend these courses and, as with the Staff Development courses, your department will not be charged for this training.

  As the courses are popular it is essential that you book a place. If you want to go on a course you must book with the Computing Services, either by completing the booking form or sending an e-mail to courses@oucs.ox.ac.uk, indicating which courses you would like to attend.

  Learning and Resource Centre (LaRC)

  A range of learning facilities is available in the LaRC including video courses, computer-based tutorials, and application programs. Many of the taught courses can be followed in the LaRC, in a supported environment, at your own pace and in your own time.

  Further details about OUCS and the many facilities offered are available on the University Networked Information Service at URL http://info.ox.ac.uk/oucs/.

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  Counselling Service

  The University Counselling Service offers a range of seminars for academic staff.

  Introduction to the Counselling Service and Making a Referral

  Tuesday, 14 November 1995, 5.15–6.30 p.m. (Week 6, MT)

  This seminar will cover a brief introduction to the work of the Counselling Service and look at some of the issues involved in making a referral to the Service.

  Common Student Problems

  Tuesday, 28 November 1995, 5.15–6.30 p.m. (Week 8, MT)

  This seminar will focus on some of the most common psychological difficulties experienced by students during their university courses, and possible ways of alleviating them.

  Examination Stress—A Psychological Approach

  Thursday, 1 February 1996, 5.15–6.30 p.m. (Week 3, HT)

  This seminar will focus on anxiety management, revision techniques and basic support as well as possible psychological tensions behind the anxiety and why students may be sabotaging themselves.

  A Psychological Approach to Study Skills

  Monday, 5 February 1996, 5.15–6.30 p.m. (Week 4, HT)

  This seminar will focus on psychological obstacles to studying and highlight some practical ways of approaching study difficulties.

  The Tutoring Role—A Counsellor's Perspective

  Wednesday, 21 February 1996, 5.15—6.30 p.m. (Week 6, HT)

  This seminar will look at the boundary and potential areas of conflict between academic/personal tutoring and counselling. There will be an opportunity to think about the dynamics of the tutoring relationship and to consider factors which can make this effective or problematic.

  Postgraduate Study—The Impossible Profession?

  Tuesday 7 May 1996, 5.15–6.30 p.m. (Week 3, TT)

  Based on the issues which graduate students bring to the Counselling Service, this seminar will reflect some of the most common graduate problems, their psychological significance, and ways of addressing them.

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  Dealing with harassment

  The Advisory Panel provides short training courses for any university or college harassment adviser.

  Any advisers who have not already attended one of these training sessions will be contacted and offered several possible dates.

  These short sessions aim to equip you to fulfil your role as an adviser, confidently and effectively. Using case study examples, participants will be able to discuss the issues that arise out of dealing with real cases and explore any concerns they may have about their roles. There will also be an opportunity to find out about support available from the Advisory Panel and to discuss the aims and objectives of the University's policy for dealing with harassment.

  You will be sent a short questionnaire to complete before the session. This will help the presenters to ensure that the course is relevant to your needs.

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  Educational Technology Resources Centre (ETRC)

  The ETRC provides a central service for all members of the University covering most aspects of audio-visual activity. In particular it operates a loan/hire service for a wide range of equipment and provides a `do-it- yourself' video editing facility to simplify the use of video-recordings in lectures.

  The ETRC also provides professional video production facilities including advice and assistance in the preparation of scripts and expertise in the development of computer-based multimedia material. Other services include videotape duplication, including conversion between PAL and NTSC if required, audiotape duplication, audio-visual support for conferences, and consultancy to both both individuals and departments regarding the selection and use of audio-visual facilities.

  Workshops run by the ETRC

  The ETRC runs a number of workshops during term time, each of which is devoted to a single topic such as:
  • basic audio recording techniques;
  • editing video material recorded `off-air' for use in lectures and/or tutorials;
  • an introduction to using a camcorder.

  The workshops are open to all members of the University and are free of charge. It is recommended that those wishing to attend reserve a place in advance, as numbers are very strictly limited. Full details of each term's workshops, some of which are run more than once each term, are printed in the Gazette, and are also provided in the ETRC's World Wide Web pages (http://etrc.ox.ac.uk), from where it is also possible to book places directly.

  Further information about any of these services can be obtained from the ETRC at 37 Wellington Square (phone (2)70526, e-mail: ETRC@etrc.ox.ac.uk).

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  Language Centre

  The centre specialises in helping people to speak and understand a language rather than in written communication.

  Classes

  During full term there are classes in French, German, Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and English as a Foreign Language. The courses run for the full academic year, increasing in level of difficulty each term.

  As the courses are very popular, priority is given to students and those needing language skills for their research. Unfortunately, courses are normally fully booked by these groups, but places may become available later on in the year for anyone who already has some knowledge of the language. Please contact the Information Officer on (2)83360 for further information.

  Weekend/summer courses

  Weekend courses are arranged from time to time in Oxford, usually in Trinity Term. These courses are open to the general public, and a fee is charged for them.

  Two one-week summer courses in French are held in France, for which a fee is also charged.

  Library and language laboratory

  The library has a large collection of audio- and video-cassettes and books in over ninety languages. There are semi-private rooms with listening and viewing facilities for individual study.

  New users must register, and all users will be shown how to use the materials and equipment. The librarian can give you advice on what material may be most suitable for you.

  This facility is free of charge to university members and staff. The opening hours are given below.

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  MICHAELMAS TERM AND HILARY TERM

  First week to eighth week

  • Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9.30 a.m.–6.30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Wednesday: 9.30 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

  Noughth week and ninth week

  • Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9.30 a.m.–5.30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Wednesday: 9.30 a.m.–9 p.m.

  TRINITY TERM

  First week to eighth week

  • Monday–Friday: 9.30 a.m.–6.30 p.m.

  Noughth week and ninth week

  • Monday–Friday: 9.30 a.m.–5.30 p.m.

  VACATION

  • Monday–Friday: 9.30 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–5.30 p.m.

  For more details, telephone 12 Woodstock Road on (2)83360, e-mail on admin@lang.ox.ac.uk, or see the WWW pages for information on http://info.ox.ac.uk/departments/langcentre. .

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  Safety Office

  First aid courses

  All departments are encouraged to arrange for their staff to receive training in emergency first aid.

  The Safety Office can arrange for your staff to attend courses run by the Oxford University First Aid Unit, at a cost of £7 per person. The course lasts between two and three hours, depending on the number of people attending (between three and twelve people per session), and are held either in the morning or the afternoon. Each participant receives a certificate of attendance and a first aid reference book.

  Use of fire-fighting equipment

  The University has a legal duty to provide employees with information and training in the use of fire-fighting equipment. To encourage this the Health and Safety Committee have approved short training courses run by the Oxfordshire Fire Service.

  These courses last two hours and are run either in the morning or the afternoon, weekdays or Saturdays. They are held in Horspath, Oxford, at a cost of œ17.05 plus VAT per person.

  The course involves a classroom introduction to general fire precautions and the safe use of fire extinguishers. There will also be a practical exercise using fire fighting equipment.

  Alternatively there is a short two hour course run by John Hewitt of the Safety Office on the use of fire extinguishers. This involves a short talk and a film followed by a demonstration and practice. There is no charge for these courses and they are normally held at or near your department.

  If your department would like to book anyone onto these courses please contact the Safety Office (telephone: (2)70881).

  Videos

  The Safety Office has a range of videos on health and safety issues.

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  Undergraduate admissions

  Selection Interviewing

  Wednesday, 27 September 1995, 9.30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Vacation)

  Thursday, 28 September 1995, 9.30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Vacation)

  This one-day session aims to provide a forum for the exploration of effective selection interviewing in respect of undergraduate admissions. Information will be available on schools' perceptions of the Oxford admissions system and on the requirements of equal opportunities legislation. The main focus of the day will be an outline of effective interviewing techniques coupled with opportunities to prepare for and practise mock interviews, using volunteer candidates, and to experiment with the suggested techniques.

  Further details may be obtained from the Oxford Colleges Admissions Office, Wellington Square (telephone: (2)70207).

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  SEMINARS ORGANISED BY THE STAFF COMMITTEE

  These courses are organised for academic-related and non-academic staff who are on the university payroll.

  Academic staff are welcome to attend if there are places available after the needs of academic-related and non-academic staff have been met. As with ASDC seminars a provisional booking system will operate.

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  CALENDAR

  Michaelmas Term 1995

  October

  Tue. 10, p.m.      Manual Handling 
  Wed. 18, a.m.      History and Structure of the University 
  Thur. 19, a.m.     Assertiveness (Clerical/Library/Secretarial) 
  Tue. 24, p.m.      Guided Tour of the Bodleian 
  Wed. 25, all day   Introduction to Supervisory Management
  
  November 
  
  
  Wed. 1, a.m.       Personnel Issues and Health and Safety 
  Tue. 7, a.m. and 
  Tue. 21, a.m.      Stress Reduction Programme (Academic-related) 
  Wed. 8, a.m.       Appraisal Briefing (Clerical/Library/Secretarial) 
  Mon. 13, all day   Rapid Reading (Academic and Research) 
  Thur. 16, a.m.     Skills for Appraisees
                        (Clerical/Library/Secretarial) 
  Tue. 28, all day   Writing Research Papers
  
  
  
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  December 
  
  
  Thur. 7, a.m.      Skills for Appraisees
                      (Clerical/Library/Secretarial) 
  Mon. 11, all day   Minutes and Agendas 
  Thur. 14, all day  Skills for Appraisers
                       (Clerical/Library/Secretarial)
  

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  Hilary Term 1996

  
  
  
  
  
  January 
  
  Tue. 16, a.m.      History and Structure of the University 
  Wed. 17, a.m. and 
  Wed. 24, a.m.      Counselling Skills 
  Thur. 18, a.m.     Appraisal Briefing (Technical) 
  Tue. 30, all day   Writing Research Papers (Research and Academic    
  
                      Staff)
  Tue. 30, p.m.      Guided Tour of the Bodleian
  
  
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  February 
  
  
  Fri. 2, a.m.       General Time Management Skills 
  Mon. 5, all day    Dealing with People 
  Wed. 7, a.m.       Personnel Issues and Health and Safety 
  Thur. 8, all day   Skills for Appraisers (Technical) 
  Fri. 9, a.m. and 
  Mon. 12, a.m.      Presentation Skills (Research) 
  Wed. 14, a.m.      Health Surveillance 
  Thur. 15, a.m.     Assertiveness (Technical) 
  Fri. 16, all day   Time Management for Clerical and
                      Secretarial Staff 
  Tue. 20, all day   Influencing People 
  Thur. 22, a.m.     Effective Communication 
  Wed. 28, a.m.      Appraisal Briefing (Clerical/Library/Secretarial) 
  Thur. 29, all day  Career Review and Planning—for Research Staff
  
  
  
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  March 
  
  
  Wed. 6, a.m.       Dictation Techniques 
  Thur. 7, a.m.      Skills for Appraisees
                       (Clerical/Library/Secretarial) 
  Mon. 11, a.m.      Manual Handling 
  Wed. 13, a.m.      Introduction to Discipline 
  Tue. 19, all day   Skills for Appraisers
                       (Clerical/Library/Secretarial) 
  Thur. 21, a.m.     Proof Reading 
  Tue. 26, p.m.      Travel Safely on Business 
  Thur. 28, a.m.     Skills for Appraisees (Technical)
  
  
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  Trinity Term and Long Vacation 1996
  
  
  
  
  April 
  
  
  Mon. 22, all day and 
  Mon. 29, all day      Managing Teams
  
  
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  May 
  
  
  Wed. 1, a.m.       History and Structure of the University 
  Tue. 7, p.m.       Guided Tour of the Bodleian 
  Wed. 8, all day    Discipline at Work 
  Thur. 9, all day   Rapid Reading 
  Thur. 9, a.m.      Appraisal Briefing (Clerical/Library/Secretarial) 
  Tue. 14, p.m.      Skills for Appraisees
                       (Clerical/Library/Secretarial) 
  Wed. 15, a.m.      Personnel Issues and Health and Safety 
  Wed. 29, all day   Patents 
  Thur. 30, a.m.     Skills for Appraisees (Academic-related)
  
  
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  June 
  
  
  Wed. 5, a.m.       Assertiveness (Academic-related) 
  Tue. 11, a.m. and 
  Tue. 25, a.m.      Stress Reduction Programme 
  Tue. 11, a.m.      Skills for Appraisees
                       (Clerical/Library/Secretarial) 
  Wed. 12, a.m.      Time Management for Academic and Research Staff 
  Fri. 14, a.m.      Effective Communication 
  Tue. 25, all day   Skills for Appraisers
                       (Clerical/Library/Secretarial)
  Wed. 26, a.m.      Skills for Appraisers (Academic-related)
  Thur. 27, all day and
  Fri. 28, a.m.       Recruitment and Selection—for
                      Acacademic-Related and
                      Non-Academic Posts
  
  July 
  
  
  Wed. 3, a.m.       Recruitment and Selection Follow-up—for
                     Academic-related and Non-Academic Posts
  Wed. 3, all day    Minutes and Agendas 
  Fri. 5, a.m. and 
  Mon. 8, a.m.      Presentation Skills 
  Mon. 15, a.m.     Presentation Skills: Video Practice
  Mon. 1, p.m., and    Team building
  Wed 3, a.m.
  
  
  
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