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2002 |
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Staff Survey Focus Group meeting invitation
You are invited to take part in a focus group on 13 December at either 9.30am or 2.30pm for 2 hours. This focus group is to assist the group working on the results of the Staff Survey that took place at Easter this year. The group would appreciate some help in exploring possible actions that could be implemented in 2003 to improve some of the areas where the Staff Survey recorded low satisfaction ratings. Some of you have already let us know that you would be interested to take part following the distribution of Survey results in the summer.
The focus groups on the 13th will be facilitated by an external consultant, Henrie Lidiard, who will listen to the views of the staff who attend, and record ideas and suggestions as they emerge. All views will remain confidential. Any staff who wish to express a view but are not able to attend one of the meetings are welcome to provide feedback by e-mail to Pete Sayers (p.l.sayers@bradford.ac.uk) or by anonymous post to the Staff Development Unit.
The focus groups will look at the following issues:
- what people mean when they say the University rewards bad behaviour and doesn't deal with poor performance
- how staff would recognise effective management of change and how staff would recognise clear leadership and decision making
- issues related to reward systems - what scope the University has to improve its reward system and fairly reward staff for performance and responsibilities
- what action senior management could take to deal with issues relating to workloads
Please e-mail staffdev@bradford.ac.uk if you would like to be involved in one of the meetings and indicate which one you would like to attend. The venue will be available when you notify us of your attendance.
Your views would be appreciated.
Latest news from the Merger Implementation Project Office
The new edition of the merger newsletter 'In the Picture' is being distributed around campus this week. It will be available from communal areas of campus such as Richmond Reception, the Schools of Health Studies and Management receptions, Students' Union, Sports Centre etc.
It is also available to read in pdf format here.
For the latest merger news check out the Merger Implementation Project Web Site or email: merger@bradford.ac.uk
Electrical Power Shutdown
Saturday 14th December 2002 - postponed
The works that had been scheduled for Saturday 14th December 2002 have had to be rescheduled for the new year. Further details will follow via the staff briefing and the University intranet.
Gallery II Exhibition
The University's very own art gallery is now open featuring a new exhibition of work from the permanent art collection of the University of Bradford.
'From the Collection' will run during term time until Monday 13th January 2003. For the full details visit the Gallery II web page.
Enquiries Office Statistics
Statistics are now available from the Enquries Office via their web page at http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/enquiries/
These stats include how many enquiries the office has received and for which courses.
For further details please contact the Pam Gattaura, Enquiries Manager on ext: 6235 or email: p.k.gattaura@bradford.ac.uk
Secret Seven Save the World at Theatre in the Mill
An original play by Charles Way based on the books by Enid Blyton
Peter, one of the original Secret Seven is now a grandad and retired. His days of saving the world are over and he's enjoying a well-earnt retirement on his idyllic farm. All's well when the grandkids come with their friends to stay for the school holidays. That is until the arrival of Eva Ball and her mysterious assistant Clive.
Why does Eva want to buy Peter's farm? And why will she go to any lengths to obtain it?
When Peter becomes the victim of a dastardly kidnapping, the kids decide to form a brand new Secret Seven. Will they foil Eva Ball's plans for world domination? Only time will tell - but time's the one thing they don't have...
Join us for this exciting Christmas adventure for the young and young at heart.
Wednesday 11th - Saturday 14th December at 7.30pm (plus Saturday Matinee at 2.30pm)
- Tickets just £4.50 and £2.50 for concessions. Ring ext: 3200 or email: theatre-manager@bradford.ac.uk to book.
Stamps for Guide Dogs
As the Festive Season fast approaches staff are asked to save used stamps from cards and overseas mail. Please collect your stamps and send them to: Shirley Moorhouse, Student Advisor, UBU Advice Centre, Communal Building.
Many thanks.
Richmond Shop
The Students' Union Richmond Shop has been relocated to 'C' floor, Richmond Building, Great Horton Road entrance. Formerly the kiosk, the new unit offers a much wider range of stationery, magazines and crested clothing, such as hooded tops, caps and ties.
The hours of business are Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 5pm.
New name for Careers
Following the administrative change of responsibility for the Careers Advisory Service from Student Services to Learning Support Services there is a new name. Career Development Services, as it will now be known, reflects the diverse operations of the department which include the JobShop, Impact Project, CAVE (eguidance), Career and Personal Development Modules and the provision of information, vacancies, skills workshops and one-to-one guidance.
For further details about the services on offer visit the Careers website at www.careers.brad.ac.uk or email: r.harle@bradford.ac.uk.
Senior Post Promotions Exercise (Academic Staff)
Details of this years Senior Post Promotions Exercise will be circulated to Deans of Schools/Heads of Planning Units/Heads of Departments shortly.
All Deans/HoPU's and HoD's will be asked to ensure that all their staff are made aware of the details of the exercise.
- See http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/personnel for the full details.
Donate a book
UNISON are collecting children's books for Community HEART to send to disadvantaged children in South Africa. Books are in desperately short supply in South Africa, where English is the language of education. About 20,000 schools are struggling to educate 10 million pupils with no libraries and very few books.
Community HEART are a charity supporting self-help projects in South Africa. Donate a book and UNISON will pay the cost of postage and shipping to South Africa. Books can be fun as well as educational, but must be in a reasonable condition, they should be up-to-date, well illustrated, and accurate, not be so culturally specific that they are inappropriate for South African children and must not be racist or sexist.
Bring your book(s) to the D floor Foyer (opposite cashiers office), 12.00pm - 2.30pm, on Friday 13th of December and join us for a cup of coffee and a mince pie. Information regarding UNISON and the benefits of membership will also be available.
If you would like to donate books but cannot attend on Friday 13th December please drop them into Dominic or Susan in the Career Development Services (Communal Building).
Learning Support Seminar Series from TQEG
Training for Invigilators on 11 December - Specialist Strand
Further information can be obtained via: www.brad.ac.uk/acad/tqeg/Programmes/LSSProgramme02.pdf
To book a place e-mail tqe-sec@bradford.ac.uk or phone ext 3286.
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