University of Bradford. Staff Briefing.

Week ending Friday 11 May 2001

Edition 20
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For all staff.

We're Moving, from the Department of Accommodation & Catering Services

We are temporarily moving offices on Tuesday 8 May 2001, to allow for work to commence on the refurbishment of Bradford & University Halls. Our new 'temporary' offices will be situated at Dennis Bellamy Hall on Laisteridge Lane but all staff will still be contactable on their current extension numbers. It is expected that we will return to the ground floor of Bradford Hall in the autumn.

For all staff.

Semester 2 Exam Timetable, from Jenny Beaumont, Assistant Registrar, Academic Standards and Support

Now available via: www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/examreg/Guide.html

The site includes guidance on exam conduct and a link to the formal regulations. There should be no need to make any changes to the published timetable, but sometimes amendments are unavoidable - chiefly because students have been registered on ISIS for the wrong modules. Please check the site regularly in case of changes and advise students to do the same.

For all staff.

Improving your Writing, Staff Development Unit
14 May 2001 in D51, Richmond Building, 1.30-4.30pm, run by John Waller

The first part examines why some pieces of writing are easier to read and understand than others. It includes stylistic tips and hints on word choice, sentence length and structure, to help you improve the clarity of your own writing. The second part provides guidance on how to organise a series of arguments or ideas into a longer piece of writing, such as a letter of complaint, an essay, or a report. It provides a structure to help you produce a piece of writing that presents what you want to say in the most logical and persuasive way.

The session will include exercises!

If you would like to attend, please either call us on ext. 3102, e-mail us at: staffdev@bradford.ac.uk, or complete the on-line booking form at: www.brad.ac.uk/admin/staffdev/whatson/booking.html

For all staff.

URGENT NOTICE- Imminent Opportunities for Appraisal Training, Staff Development Unit

Unexpectedly, we have some vacancies on the following courses:

  • Appraisee Training - Monday 14 May, afternoon
  • Appraiser Training - all day Thursday 17 May

These dates are only a few days away, but may give you the chance to participate in training you have not been able to squeeze in earlier this year. Please note that in order to undertake Appraiser training, you must have attended Appraisee Training (either on the 14th May or at an earlier date).

If you would like to attend either event please either call us on ext. 3102 or email us at: staffdev@bradford.ac.uk.

For all staff.

University Annual Report, from Corporate Communications

We have just received delivery of the new University Annual Report. It is available on the web at www.brad.ac.uk/admin/recruitment/annrept/ and anyone wanting a hard copy will be able to pick one up from the Richmond foyer, or Emm Lane Reception from the week commencing 14 May.

Any queries ring Lynda Isaac on ext: 3089

For lecturers and University Teachers

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice, two-year, part-time programme.

This programme is intended for lecturers and university teachers whose work includes the delivery and evaluation of modules, the use of a range of teaching and assessment methods and the support of students. The course will lead to a University of Bradford Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice. Accreditation for the course will be sought from the Institute for Learning and Teaching (ILT)HE, enabling colleagues who successfully complete the programme to gain membership of the ILT.

The programme begins during the Orientation Course for new Academics which is held on the Monday and Tuesday in the week immediately preceding the beginning of Semester 1.

The programme is managed and delivered by the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group. All enquiries should be made to Teaching Quality Enhancement Group, tel 3286, e.mail tqe-sec@bradford.ac.uk.

 

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