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Index

• AUT General Meeting
• Experts Directory
• Appraisal Training
• From the Local to the Global - Discussion Document on the Possibility of Merger between the University of Bradford and Bradford College.
• This Week at Theatre in the Mill
• IT Training Courses
• Baby items still required
• New Writing Festival - submissions for Summer Shorts
• Student Statistics available
• Friends and Family thinking about University?
• Summary of Module Registration Questionnaire
• From TQEG - Definitive Course Documents and ILT Second Year Membership
• Students' Union Election Results - Sabbaticals 2002/2003

AUT General Meeting
Wednesday 20th March, 1.10pm in Room T01.3, Ashfield building.

Major items for discussion include the School of Engineering and the feasibility study on closer ties with Bradford College.

For further details contact the LA Secretary, Andy Scally, at a.j.scally@bradford.ac.uk.

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Experts Directory

The University's Press Office receives a wide and varied range of media requests, many of which are concerned with sourcing experts for press comment/interviews/feature pieces.

In order to improve our efficiency and effectiveness, we are compiling a central register of expertise which will ultimately be accessible via the web (N.B. Home and mobile numbers will not be included on the web version) If you would like to be included in the Experts Directory, all you need to do is fill out a simple form.

The forms are available for printing on the web at www.bradford.ac.uk/admin/pr/experts or telephone ext: 3084 for a hard copy.

Forms, hard copy or email attachments, should be returned to Rachael Ellis, Corporate Communications, Room D19, Richmond Building or email press@bradford.ac.uk

Please note, once returns are gathered, data will be checked with Deans of Schools to avoid any anomalies/inaccuracies. If you have any queries please ring Rachael Ellis on ext: 3084.

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Appraisal Training
2 & 4 July 2002, 9.15am - 4.45pm.

Optional training for Appraisees (day 1 only) and mandatory training for Appraisers (both days). This may replace the annual September course, which means if you miss this one it may be January 2003 before you can attend another.

For more info on this course: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/staffdev/programmes/core/App1.htm. For more information on the University's Appraisal Scheme: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/staffdev/Appraisal

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From the Local to the Global
Discussion Document on the Possibility of Merger between the University of Bradford and Bradford College.

Dr Alan Carling has written a draft discussion document regarding the possible merger between the University and the College.

The Vice-Chancellor has agreed that this document should be available on the Assembly Web-page: www.brad.ac.uk/admin/assembly/archive/collegemerger.pdf (pdf file)

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This Week at Theatre in the Mill

Gasping, by Bradford University Theatre Group. Thursday 21st March to Saturday 23rd March at 7:30pm.

Tickets £4.50 & £3.00. Book your tickets on ext: 3200.

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IT Training Courses

Working with Windows - This two half-days course shows you how to make the most of the Windows environment. Covers file management and customising your desktop.

Part 1: Thursday 21st March 9.30-12.30
Part 2: Friday 22nd March 9.30-12.30, Room J22

For full details, visit: www.brad.ac.uk/cc/trainnews/latest/ or phone ext: 3320. To book phone ext: 3320 or email: training@bradford.ac.uk.

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Baby items still required

A big thank you to everyone who offered donations of baby items to the Students' Union Advice Centre. However, few of these items have arrived so far. We now have another expectant mother so any items that you can donate would be gratefully appreciated.

Please drop items off at the Students' Union Advice Centre, and ring Shirley Moorhouse on ext: 3248 for further details. Many thanks.

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New Writing Festival - submissions for Summer Shorts

Details of how to submit your 20 minutes of writing for the stage can be found at www.bradford.ac.uk/NWF02 or contact Lara on ext: 3185.

This is your chance to see your work produced on stage!

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Student Statistics

A range of statistics regarding various aspects of student registrations in 2001-02 (as at 1st December 2001) is now available in pdf format at www.brad.ac.uk/admin/student-registry/statistics/

Information is, likewise, provided for 2000-01. If any member of staff should require a hard copy a limited number of bound volumes of the statistics are available from Student Registry. Call ext: 3056.

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Friends and Family thinking about University?

Ask them to think about Bradford. Better still, invite them to one of our Open Days and let them discover the University for themselves. Wednesday 17th April 2002, Saturday 6th July 2002, Saturday 5th October 2002

More details at www.brad.ac.uk/openday/ or telephone the Enquiries Office on ext: 3081.

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Summary of Module Registration Questionnaire

Many thanks to those of you who have completed and returned our questionnaire about student module registration.

A summary of the main points to emerge from the survey is available at www.brad.ac.uk/admin/SAINT/ssistagefour/latest_news.htm.

Please take a moment to review the summary of your responses as well as the proposed plan to begin working with each of you on Saint. We have set aside some time to discuss Saint with you as well as set up individual consultations. The invitation dates are attached in the Summary. We will be sending along more specific details very soon.

Please send your invitation responses to Faye Smith of MIS, on ext: 3118, or email: f.j.smith1@bradford.ac.uk

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From TQEG

Definitive Course Documents
This apparently arcane phrase is frequently heard in University circles when programme design is a topic of discussion. As the University has developed its regulations and responded to external changes, the exact nature of such documents has changed over the years. Consequently there may be some uncertainty about the current form of a Definitive Course Document. However, help is at hand. The Academic Standards and Support Unit has developed a guide for those new to developing such paperwork, or for old hands that may be getting a little out of touch. The guide is to be found at: www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/QAH3_2.html

Old hands may note that access is not recorded, so no one will know you had to remind yourself. Chris Alder/Jon Owen

ILT Second Year Membership
If you joined the ILT over a year ago, you will have been sent your second year renewal request. You do not have to pay this yourself as the University will pay your first two year's costs.

Please send your invoice to TQEG, 01.59, JBPL, and we will take care of the rest.

For further details contact TQEG on ext: 3286 or email: b.j.lyons@bradford.ac.uk

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Students' Union Election Results - Sabbaticals 2002/2003

• Womens Officer: Kate Greenfield
• Communications Officer: Susannah Davies
• Academic Affairs Officer: David Curran
• Internal Affairs Officer: Gavin Downie
• Treasurer: Hazel Cooke (Re-elected)
• Sports and Societies Officer: Colin Leeman (Re-elected)

For further information email Ed Haygarth (Returning Officer) at ubu-intaff@bradford.ac.uk

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