STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME TRINITY TERM 1995 SUPPLEMENT (2) TO NO. 4359 THE STAFF DEVELOPMENT OFFICE The Staff Development Office is based in the University Offices, Wellington Square. The office is responsible for the organisation of a wide-ranging programme of courses for all staff within the University. Vacancy, Head of Staff Development and Training (2)70562 Ms Kay McIntyre, Staff Development Officer: (2)70245 Ms Rebecca Nestor, Equal Opportunities and Training Officer: (2)70083 Mrs Auriel Knight, Course Administrator (all course enquiries): (2)70086 Miss Luvena Nunn, Secretary: (2)70565 Office e-mail:training@admin.ox.ac.uk Office fax: (2)80300 This supplement consists of four sections: ---Programme for Academic Staff; ---Seminars Run by Other Committees and Organisations; ---Programme for Academic-Related and Non-Academic Staff of the University; ---Calendar of course dates. A Programme for Academic Staff SEMINARS ORGANISED BY THE ACADEMIC STAFF DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Academic Staff Development Committee makes arrangements for and seeks to promote interest in training for those teaching in the University. This includes the organisation of a programme of seminars which are open to all holders of university---including departmental---and college teaching posts. Graduate students, academic-related and non-academic staff are welcome to attend these seminars although priority will be given to academic staff. To obtain further information or to reserve a place, please contact the Course Administrator (telephone: (2)70086). In addition to this programme the ASDC also runs subject-specific sessions on teaching for individual faculties, colleges, and departments. Anyone wishing to arrange such seminars should contact Ms Kay McIntyre, Staff Development Officer (telephone: (2)70245). Gender in Teaching Wednesday, 19 April, 2--5.30 p.m. (Week 0) This seminar is intended for staff with college or university teaching responsibilities. It will provide an opportunity to discuss the ways in which teaching and learning may be affected by gender issues; to review participants' own experiences in this area; and to develop objectives and skills for non-sexist teaching. Presentational Skills Thursday, 20 April, 9.30 a.m.--1 p.m. (Week 0) Participants are asked to deliver approximately ten minutes of a presentation, which should as far as possible be part of a lecture, seminar, or other form of teaching rather than a research presentation. It is hoped that presenters will not feel obliged to prepare a talk specifically for this session, but they are asked to bear in mind the mixed audience which will include other new appointees, an external adviser, faculty board representatives, undergraduates, and members of the Academic Staff Development Committee. Members of the audience will be asked to write down their comments on each individual presentation and these will be seen only by the presenter in question. General comments are made in a discussion following each presentation. Each presenter will be given the videotape of his or her presentation to take away from the session. Please note that the session will be held in a seminar room rather than in a lecture theatre. Tutorial Teaching Thursday, 27 April, 10 a.m.--1 p.m. (Week 1) This session provides an opportunity to consider the vital role of this form of teaching and is intended for staff with a wide range of tutorial experience. The issues to be explored will include: ---the advantages and disadvantages of different tutorial methods; ---its relationship to assessment; ---the role of the tutorial in developing student study skills; ---the relationship of the tutorial to other forms of teaching, including lectures and seminars. Lecturing Skills and Techniques: The Use of Audio Visual Aids Tuesday, 23 May, 11 a.m.---1 p.m. (Week 10) This introductory session is intended for academic staff who would like to develop the use of visual aids in their lectures. This will be a practically orientated session which will give participants the opportunity to experiment with the use of visual aids. There will be a brief overview of some of the potential benefits of the skillful use of visual aids in lectures. A range of practical issues, based on materials used by experienced staff from different faculties, concerning the use of the overhead projector, the 35mm slide projector, and the use of videos will be discussed. There will be an opportunity to meet staff from the main university support services for the production of audio-visual aids (Educational Technology Resources Centre, Medical Illustration, and the Physics Photographic Unit). Information on these resources will be provided. Participants will be encouraged to try out some new ideas in small groups and these will be presented to the whole group for discussion and analysis. Time Management Monday, 26 June, 9.30 a.m.--1 p.m. (Week 10) This session is intended to help academic staff to 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. Participants should not expect an instant answer to all the difficulties of time management! Particular areas which will be included in the session are: delegation, not abdication; communications, meetings; dealing with insufficient information; interruptions and the telephone. These topics are introduced by means of short presentations, questionnaires, group discussions and analysis of problems. It may also be possible, depending on the interests of those present, to explore slightly wider issues such as setting longer term career plans, or tips for rapid reading through bulky documents. Applications for Funding from the New Research Councils Thursday, 27 April, 10.15 a.m.--12.30 p.m. (Week 1) 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 by at least one representative of one of the research councils. Organised jointly with the University Research Services Office. Recruitment and Selection To be arranged in Trinity Term This seminar is intended for those with responsibility for recruitment and selection of staff. It will begin with an outline of employment law as it relates to selection of staff, and move on to discuss the implications of the law for good practice. The afternoon will provide an opportunity to practise the skills of identifying selection criteria and effective interviewing. A Seminars Run by Other Committees and Organisations The Staff Development Office is pleased to draw the attention of staff to seminars run by other committees and organisations. In all cases enquiries should be made directly with the organisation concerned. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES CENTRE (ETRC) The ETRC runs a regular series 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; ---presenting computer-based material to an audience; ---new developments in audio-visual presentation, etc. The workshops are open to all members of the University, free of charge. It is recommended that those wishing to attend reserve a place in advance, as numbers are strictly limited. Full details of each term's workshops, some of which are run more than once each term, are printed in the Gazette. Further details may be obtained from ETRC, 37 Wellington Square (telephone: (2)70526, e-mail: EdTech@ox.ac.uk). ADVISORY PANEL ON HARASSMENT Training for Confidential Advisers The Advisory Panel provides short training courses for any university or college harassment advisers. 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. Further details may be obtained from the Secretary to the Advisory Panel on Harassment, University Offices (phone (2)70083). OXFORD UNIVERSITY 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 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. OXFORD UNIVERSITY COMPUTING SERVICES (OUCS) Training Courses OUCS runs a wide range of courses, including: ---Computing for the terrified; ---Introduction to computing: basics and beyond; ---use of specific systems (MS-Windows, MS-DOS, Apple Macintosh, Unix, VAX/VMS); ---Use of networks; ---applications software (statistics, databases, word processors, spreadsheets, graphics); ---programming languages (C, C++, Pascal, Fortran). You can choose the modules you want to suit your needs. Many of them run for just half a day. The courses will be run mainly at 59 George Street during Trinity Term 1995. The dates are advertised on the OUCS Course Calendar and Booking Form and are also circulated as a Lecture List which is sent to all departments and colleges before the beginning of each term. Please contact 59 George Street or 13 Banbury Road if you would like a copy (telephone: (2)78800). Departments and colleges have copies of the booklet describing all the course modules. Again, contact 59 George Street or 13 Banbury Road if you would like a personal copy. Booking a place: all current members of staff and students can attend these courses and, as with Staff Development courses, there is no charge, except for the necessary documentation. Numbers are limited and advance booking is essential. This may be done in person or by post to 59 George Street (booking forms available from George Street or 13 Banbury Road), by telephone ((2)78800), or by e-mail to courses@oucs.ox.ac.uk. Other facilities---mostly at 13 Banbury Road: ---Help Advisory Service: for queries and problems; ---user guides and manuals; ---IT learning and resource centre (at 59 George Street); ---shop: computers, software, disks, documentation, etc.; ---computer system support; ---microcomputer maintenance; ---software: provision and support; ---electronic mail and bulletin boards; ---University Networked Information Service; ---network support; ---Humanities Centre: computing support for humanities research; ---media conversion: transferring data between media and formats; ---phototypsetter. An Introductory Pack gives further details and is available from 13 Banbury Road or 59 George Street. Enquiries about the above facilities should be directed to the Advisory Service in the first instance in person or by telephone ((2)73239) or via e-mail to advisory@oucs.ox.ac.uk. UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD LANGUAGE CENTRE The centre specialises in helping people to speak and understand a language rather than in written communication. The facilities can be used by members of staff who work at least half-time. Classes During term-time 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 the above groups, but places may become available later on in the year for anyone who already has some knowledge of the language. 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 there is a fee for them. Two one-week summer courses are arranged in France, for which there is also a fee. 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 would be most suitable for you. Further details may be obtained from the Language Centre, 12 Woodstock Road (telephone: (2)83360). A Programme for Academic-Related and Non-Academic Staff We offer a variety of training courses to all members of academic-related and non-academic staff. Academic staff are welcome to attend these courses although priority will be given to academic-related and non-academic staff. In addition, a number of courses are specifically aimed at: ---administrative staff; ---clerical/library/secretarial staff; ---research staff; ---technical staff. For more information please see the full Staff Development Programme. Copies are available from your departmental administrator or the Staff Development Office (telephone: (2)70086, e-mail: Training@university-offices.oxford.ac.uk). BOOKINGS How to Book a Place 1 Read through the Staff Development Programme and decide which courses you would like to attend. 2 Talk to your Administrator/Head of Department and agree which courses you will apply for. 3 Get a booking form from your Administrator/Head of Department. 4 Complete the booking form stating which courses you would like to attend on what dates. 5 Get your Administrator/Head of Department to sign the form. 6 Send the form to us. 7 We send you a photocopy of the form as confirmation of your booking. 8 Ten days before the course we send you a circular giving the following details: timings; venue; participants' list; any pre-course work. 9 Please arrive at least five minutes before the start of the course so that the course can start and finish on time. 10 When you arrive at the course you will be given a pack containing: participants' list; handouts; evaluation form; 11 Enjoy the course. 12 At the end of the course you will be asked to complete your evaluation form. This is very important as it helps us to plan future courses. New Course: Writing Research Papers, Abstracts, and Posters Intended for: anyone who has to communicate research results through journals and conference presentations. Course outline: this one-day course combines lecture sessions and discussion with short, enjoyable exercises designed to highlight key points. The course will cover: ---choosing the right format and the right journal; ---good style in scientific writing; ---the title and abstract; ---the introduction; ---materials and methods; ---results; ---discussion and conclusions; ---conference posters. A Calendar Trinity Term Dates Key Courses which are aimed at particular staff groups are marked by letters in brackets, as shown below. If there are no brackets then the course is open to all staff groups. A = Administrators AC = Academic-Related C = Clerical/Library/Secretarial N = Non-Academic R = Research T = Technical April Fri. 21, a.m. Module 5---Building and Leading aTeam(C) Fri. 28, a.m. Managing People: Influencing People (A) May Tue. 2, a.m. Module 11---Proof Reading (C) Tue. 9, p.m. and Wed. 10, a.m. Preparing and making a Presentation (R) Wed. 10, a.m. The Structure of the University Wed. 10, day and Wed. 17, day Managing Teams: the role of the Senior Technician (T) Thur. 18, a.m. Module 9---Minutes and Agendas (C) Mon. 22, p.m. Module 8---Introduction to Assertiveness (C) Wed. 24, day Introduction to Discipline Thur. 25, a.m. Time Management (R) Fri. 26, a.m. Appraisal Briefing (T) June Wed. 7, day and Thur. 8, a.m. Recruitment and Selection Wed. 7, a.m. Prophecy Training Fri. 16, a.m. Skills for Appraisees (T) Tue. 20, a.m. Manual Handling Thur. 22, a.m. Personnel and Training Matters Fri. 23, a.m. Appraisal Briefing (C) Mon. 26, a.m. Assertiveness (AC) Wed. 28, a.m. Making a Presentation: Video Practice Thur. 29, p.m. Skills for Appraisees (C) Thur. 29, day Writing Research Papers, Abstracts and Posters (R) July Mon. 3, day Rapid Reading Tue. 4, day Skills for Appraisers (T) Wed. 5, a.m. Time Management Thur. 6, a.m. Introduction to Assertiveness (T) Fri. 7, a.m. Recruitment and Selection: Follow-up Mon. 10, p.m. Stay Healthy at Work Tue. 11, day Module 6---Planning and Organising Your Working day (C) Thur. 13, day Skills for Appraisers (C) Fri. 14, day Rapid Reading (R) Mon. 17, p.m. Skills for Appraisees (C) Wed. 19, p.m. Accessing Library Information in the University Thur. 20, a.m. Module 7---Developing the Partnership Fri. 21, a.m. Skills for Appraisees (T)