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University of Wollongong Campus News 12 April 1985 THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG CAMPUS NEWS A WEEKLY INFORMATION SHEET 12 APRIL, 1985 Deadline for copy 12 noon Monday Distributed each Friday. Editor: Giles Pickford, tel. (042) 270073 HELPING IN THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT A substantial research project, examining the processes involved in helping and being helped is in its second year. The project which is currently funded by a Uni- versity Research Grant, is conducted by Associate Professor Linda Viney, Dr. Rachael Henry and Dr. Beverly Walker. The initial aim is to develop a model depicting the various aspects of the help giving/help getting relationship. Following the trialing phase, it is hoped the model can be tested out in the various real life helping professions. An ARGS submission has been prepared, which if fruitful will assist in realizing this goal. At present the Department is seeking assistance from people who could devote a few hours to enable data collection. All information is confidential and respond- Associate Professor Viney ents are primarily asked to retell some experiences where they have helped somebody or received help be interested in participating, know someone who from someone. While we are looking for subjects of all could, or if you would just like some more information ages, we are finding it most difficult to locate subjects please contact Levinia Crooks, ext. 3640 Ph. 270640, in the 15-18, 30-50 and 60-80 age ranges. Should you or come to room 106 in the Psychology Department. *******************************************************************************************.****** GRADUATION SPEAKERS Friday, 3rd May 2.30 p.m. Education The following speakers have been confirmed for the Occasional Address: Professor Grant Harman, Head, Graduation Ceremonies being held 1-3 May, 1985. Centre for Administrative and Higher Education Studies, University of New England. Wednesday, 1st May 10.30 a.m. Engineering, Metallurgy and Education ANOTHER $15,000 FOR MULTICULTURAL STUDIES Occasional Address: Emeritus Professor G. Brinson. Multicultural Studies has won another grant of $15,000 Wednesday, 1st May 2.30 p.m. from the Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs. Arts and Mathematics Occasional Address: Emeritus Professor G.E. Roberts, The grant will be used in collaboration with the Centre Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Macquarie University. for Studies in Literacy in investigating the effects of the relationship between first language illiteracy and second Thursday, 2nd May 10.30 a.m. language acquisition. Commerce, Creative Arts and Industrial Studies Occasional Address: Dr. Martha Cleary, Project UNIVERSITY CHURCH SERVICE Manager of ICI, member of the Commission for the Future. (See article on page 2) The Annual Church Service for Tertiary Education will be held in St. Michael's Anglican Cathedral on Thursday, 2nd May 2.30 p.m. Sunday, 5 May 1985 at 7.15 p.m. The guest speaker Arts and Science is Barry Newman BA, MSc, PhD, Senior Lecturer in Occasional Address: Mr. Frank Hambly, Secretary, Education at the University of New South Wales. All Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee. staff, students, graduates and members of the Friends are welcome. Friday, 3rd May 10.30 a.m. Education Occasional Address: Dr. Peter Wilenski, Chairman, Commonwealth Public Service Board. COMMISSION FOR THE FUTURE 'It is essential that individuals feel able to exercise meaningful choices about careers, working life, approp- The appointment of Mr. Phillip Adams as the Chairman riate and relevant education, use of leisure time and all of the newly established Commission for the Future has related matters.' been announced by the Minister for Science, Mr. Barry Jones. 'I am confident the Commission will achieve its aims and restore power to the powerless, reduce apprehension Mr. Adams is Chairman of the Australian Film Comm- about the future and add to the nation's strength,' Mr. ission, a film maker, advertising director, author and Jones said. columnist. 'Finally, I am delighted that the Commission for the 'He is a genius as a publicist and communicator. Mr. Future, like the Human Rights Commission, is one of Adams' gifts as a controversialist will assist the Comm- the first bodies of this kind in which the majority of ission to stimulate widespread public debate,' Mr. Jones members are women.' said. The other members of the Commission for the future (CFF) are: *Mr. Robyn Williams, Executive Producer of the ABC Radio 'Science Show'. Mr. Williams is also a trustee of the Australian Museum: 02-3390211. *Dr. Martha Cleary, Project Manager of ICI (Australia)'s Planning and Development Department: 03-665711. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE *Dr. Shirley Smith, Associate Professor, School of Education in the University of New South Wales. An Occupational Health and Safety Committee has now been established by the University. In accordance *Professor Peter Mason, Foundation Professor of Physics, with the requirements of the relevant N.S.W. State Act, Macquarie University: (Dial 602). the Committee membership consists of Union and University representatives. The current membership *Ms. Jan Owen, President of the Youth Affairs Council is: of Australia and an active member of youth link. 1. Union/Association nominees: *Professor Leonie Sandercock, Professor of Urban FAUSA: Dr. A.H. Jakubowicz Studies at Macquarie University. Professor Sandercock Lecturers Assoc.: Ms. J. Steel is also the Chair of the National Research Fellowship P.S.A.: Ms. K. Harney Advisory Committee. Mr. T. Jones Mr. P.G. Wood 'Commission members represent an unusually strong M.W.U.: Mr. E.M. Young combination of skills and experience./ Mr. Jones said. Buildings & Grounds Employees' Representative: Mr. I. Mitchell 'The aim of the Commission for the Future is to focus on and inform Australians about the options each of us 2. University representatives: will have to choose about the future. In a period of Dr. M. Guilhaus (Chemistry) almost unprecedented technological change many people Dr. N. Kyle (Education) feel confused and alienated. Dr. R. Lilley (Radiation Safety Officer) Mr. Y.W. Wong (Civil & Mining Engineering) 'Our new technological environment makes many Mr. M.S. Wong (Buildings & Grounds) people feel powerless. If we cannot understand the opportunities, and the threats, how can we make effect- 3. In attendance: ive choices for ourselves or democratic decisions as a Ms. H. Kamenos (Personnel Officer) community?' Mr. R. Whitton (Safety Officer) 'The Commission will not be a policy making body, nor Peter Wood has been elected Chairman until the end of will it be advising government, at least not directly,' June, 1985. the Minister said. Early meetings of the Committee will centre on discuss- 'Its work will be addressed to the community at large. ions of the Committee's role within the University. We hope that the media, schools, local government, Other matters already under consideration include a unions and business will use the Commission as a valuable Safety Policy and access to the campus by emergency resource.' vehicles. Copies of the minutes of each meeting will be available for perusal in all departments, schools and 'Discussion papers and audio-visual material will be other units. published by the Commission as a means of stimulating public debate. It will also promote seminars and dis- Members of the Committee are available to discuss any cussions, especially in areas particularly threatened by aspects related to Occupational Health and Safety on change.' Campus. 'The Commission for the Future will not be pushing a Reg Whitton, the Safety Officer, is also available to line. Its emphasis will be on explaining future scenarios, discuss these matters. pointing out the range of options opened by new tech- nology and then saying to the people of the community: "You must choose for yourselves," said Mr. Jones. 2 friendirr NOTICE OF MOTION TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Campus Community This is to give notice that the Membership Committee, with the approval of the Board of Directors of the Interface Friends, has resolved to move at the Annual General Meeting of the Friends that the Friends Articles of Association be amended so that the Membership Comm- DECLARATION OF 1985 ELECTION RESULTS ittee can be renamed the Community Involvement Committee. Board of Directors: Nominations for the elected positions on the Board The motion is therefore that:- closed at 5 p.m. on Friday, 29th March, 1985. There were four nominations for the four vacancies on the Board and therefore the following members are de- "Subject to the approval of the University Council, clared elected:- article 17 be amended by the deletion of the words Alderman Frank Arkell 'Membership Committee' in line 3 and the sub- Mr. Malcolm Booth stitution of the words 'Community Involvement Mr. John Peedom Committee'." Mr. Graham Roberts THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY GRADUATION EVE Graduates Committee: CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION. Nominations for the elected positions on the Graduates Committee closed at 5 p.m. on Friday, 29th March, 1985. There were three valid nominations for the three Tuesday 30th April, 1985 at 6.30 p.m. in the Union vacancies and therefore the following members are Common Room. declared elected:- Alderman Keith Phipps - Chairman There will be a charge of $5.00 per head (except for the Mr. David Henderson - Deputy Chairman 1985 graduands) for those attending the Reception. Ms. Bev Ring - Secretary The Graduates Committee sits for a two year term so the Tickets will be forwarded on receipt of a cheque. No above hold office until the first Graduation Ceremony ticket is needed for the Annual General Meeting. in 1987. RSVP before 13th April, 1985, to Giles Pickford, Membership Committee: Friends Office. Telephone 270073 or 270082. Nominations for the elected positions on the Member- ship Committee closed at 5 p.m. on Friday, 29th March, 1985. There were ten valid nominations for the 20 HERITAGE WEEK PUBLIC DINNER FOR vacancies on the Membership Committee and therefore MR. MAL BRYCE the following members are declared elected:- Category The University's main contribution to Wollongong's Heritage Week 1985 is to host a visit to the City by Alderman Frank Arkell (Chairman) - Unspecified Dr.
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