Academic Staff Orientation

All new academic staff are strongly encouraged to attend the University of Melbourne's Academic Staff Orientation. The interactive program provides valuable information and advice on making a successful start to an academic career in a research-led University.

The Academic Staff Orientation is held twice each year, typically in February and July. The confirmed date for the 2nd semester orientation session is Thursday 11 July 2013.

Enquiries - Caterina Ho tel: 9035 5689 or email: catho@unimelb.edu.au

Registration

Registration for the session in July is now open.

Program

8.45am - 9

REGISTRATION & COFFEE/TEA

9am – 9.20

Welcome and Introduction to the University
Professor Pip Pattison (Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic))

9.20 – 10.15

Thriving at the University of Melbourne: Advice from a panel of experienced staff
Academic Panel Session.
Chair:
Associate Professor Sophie Arkoudis (Centre for the Study of Higher Education)

10.15 – 10.25

National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU)
Presenter TBA

10.25 – 10.45

MORNING TEA

10.45 – 11.30

University Teaching and Learning
Associate Professor Sophie Arkoudis (Centre for the Study of Higher Education)

11.30 – 12.30pm

The Melbourne Research Quiz: Support for Researchers
Dr David Cookson (Executive Director, Melbourne Research) and colleagues from Melbourne Research

12.30pm –1.20

LUNCH

1.20 – 2.10

Supervising Graduate Research: Clarifying roles, responsibilities and expectations
Professor Mary Wlodek (Deputy Dean, Melbourne School of Graduate Research)

2.10 – 3

Culture and Values of the University: the 3 P's (Probation, Performance, Promotion)
Academic Panel Session.
Chairs:
TBA
3 – 3.10pm

Evaluations and Close

3.10pm (optional)

Drinks and savouries