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21191 Reg. NBH3127 ISSNlOO33-3894 December 18, 1991 Vice­ Chancellor seeks to retire

The audience were captivated by lhe children singing Christmas Carols at the Conservalorium Concert

The Christmas Season has Conservatorium Choir were was just a little late in arriving, begun on a happy and festive note superb, singing both traditional caused, so he said, by parking at the University Conservatorium carols and three AUstralian carols problems with his sleigh. After and Faculty of Music with a lively by William James, together with handing out Christmas cheer of and talented performance by staff the magnificent ''Vivaldi's lollies, cake and champagne and The Vice-Chancellor, and students in the annual Gloria". They were then joined much Ho, Ho, Hoing, Santa Professor Morgan, has sought "Christmas at the Con" concerts. by an eager audience in singing departed as the audience were the approval of Council to The Concert Hall in "0 Come All Ye Faithful". joined by the Choir and Organ in retire early in 1993. Auckland Street was filled to Renowned Newcastle a rousing chorus of "Hark the The Chancellor, Justice capacity for the two concerts with pianist and teacher, Camlel Herald Angels Sing". Elizabeth Evatt, informed the enthusiastic audience waiting Lunon, played a beautiful ChOpin The evening concert was expectantly for the first notes. Nocturne, Paul Curtis, who is joined by the Vice-Chancellor, Council at its meeting on The Concert HaIl was decorated in principal flautist with the Hunter Professor Keith Morgan, who December 13 of Professor festive bunting and Christmas Orchestra as well as a lecturer in delivered a thoughtful and Morgan's decision. trees with the lighting in shades of flute, performed the Carnival of excellent Christmas message, The Council expressed blue, red, green and gOld, Venice with Colin Spiers, and saying in part that Christmas was its appreciation for the contri­ changing to suit the various music Contralto, Katharine Capewell, very much for adults as well as bution Professor Morgan's moods. who has sing in major oratorio children, because we adults enjoy contribution to the University. The opening piece played roles throughout Australia and celebrating and surrounding It decided to consider at on the Smenge Concert Organ by Covent Garden before joining the ourselves with our children, and its next meeting, on February the Dean of Music, Michael Conservatorium staff, was proclaiming the Christmas 7, 1992, the appropriate Dudman, was a brilliant and accompanied by Michael Dudman message of peace, happiness and colourful work and set the tone in two excellent English carols. goodwill. procedures for appointing a for the whole concert program of One of the highlights of The Conservatorium Vice-Chancellor. enjoyable light classics and the two concerts was the appear­ Concert Manager, Wayne Sheean, carols. The following artists, all ance of the children from the expressed his delight at the members of staff or students, Early Childhood Music Classes, outstanding attendance at each showed the wealth of talent that is who enthralled the audience with concert and the excellent prepara­ fostered at the Conservatorium. their singing of "Jingle Bells" and tion and support of both the The vibrant playing of Errol "Away in a Manger" accompanied academic staff and students who Collins (violin) and Rosemary by handbells and piano with their performed in the concerts as well Allen (piano) brought thunderous teachers, Margaret Smith and as the administrative staff who applause as did the "Bugler's Kathryn Graham. provided the afternoon tea and Holiday" played by new full-time The appearance of supper and prepared the Christmas staffer, John Kellaway, accompa­ everyone's favourite, Santa gifts and programs. nied by Colin Spiers at the piano. Clause, caused great excitement "A fitting and happy The University amongst the youngsters and the commencement to this wonderful young-at-heart, although Santa Season". B U L L E T I N • I The Vice-Chancellor's Christmas Message The scale of changes that have on such events as part of the great time. For small children they customs of feasting and meny­ occurred around the world in tradition of Christmas and the reflect the essentials, without making at Christmas before the recent months bas been huge. The New Year. While we may not which life will be insupportable; settlement of affairs for the New sense of living through an age of enjoy at work an excess of the as we mature in experience. Year have clearly have no place in revolutions is inescapable as is the contemplative life of the medieval understanding and appreciation of the wider World. impression that the momentum is scholars, the holiday season does constraints they become ambit So let me take this sufficient to satisfy the condition provide an occasion for medita­ claims. It is tempting to suggest opportunity to wish you a of further change. It is perhaps tion even it if is restricted to some link between this festive Christmas in which you will enjoy pleasing to note that the Universi­ digestive excesses. family tradition and the status of all that is best in the true tradition ties both nationally and interna­ One of the great traditions political and educational ambi­ and a New Year in which all that tionally have contributed substan­ of Christmas is the preparation of tions. But it would clearly be is properly described as good will tially to the successful implemen­ wish-lists. The character of wish­ erroneous to extrapolate from the be achieved. A Merry Christmas tation of change. lists. whether directed to Father familiar domestic circumstances and a good New Year to everyone. It is though. comforting to Christmas or disguised as New to the national scene. Indeed the have the opportunity of reflection Year Resolutions, changes over inherent conflicts in the ancient K J Morgan. New ARC Grants Program The Australian Research Council benefits for Australia; disciplines, be substantial differ from the GIRD Scheme of has recently announced the new * develop co-operative undertakings. the Industry Research and Collaborative Research Grants links between higher education In view of the limited Development (lRO) Board in that Program. This program is to institutions, industry and public funds available for allocation in its aim is to encourage greater support high quality research sector users of research; and the early years, it is expected that responsiveness within the higher which has the potential for * develop within higher only a few grants larger than education system to the researcher economic and social benefit to education institutions greater $200,000 will be offered, with the and research training needs of Australia and to encourage understanding of industry's needs average grant being between industry and the broader commu­ research collaboration between and how researchers may help to $50,000 and $100,000. nity. higher education institutions and meet them. Grants will be awarded for Collaborative Research indUStry. Funds will be provided up up to three years. Grants will be available in all The objectives of the to a maximum of a dollar for The Program will differ areas except clinical medicine and Program are to: dollar matching basis with from the CRC Program in that it dentistry. This includes work in * provide support for industry. While funding will be will support co-operative under­ the social sciences and humanities higher education researchers who on a Jesser scale than that takings smaller in scale and as well as the natural sciences and wish to bring advanced knowledge provided through Co-operative timeframe than those characteris­ engineering. and techniques to bear, in any Research Centres, it is expected tic of the CRCs and Which do not Further information is field of research, other than that some of the projects sup-­ require the establishment of a available from the Office for clinical medicine and dentistry, on ported through the Collaborative permanent centre. Research (Extension 5305). problems or opportunities in order Research Grants Program will, The Collaborative Applications must be submitted to to obtain economic or social according to the norms of relevant Research Grants Program will the Office for Research by February 12, 1992. Promotion of Academic Staff The December meeting of the To Associate Professor: Dr W G Warren (Education) University Council has announced Dr H A Bridgman (Geography) promotions of academic staff Dr D V Boyd (English) To Senior Lecturer: which will take effect on January Dr L K S Chan (Education) Dr I M Benn (Mathematics) I, 1992. Dr J W Heath (Medicine) Dr B Beresford-Smith (Computer Dr P J A Hempenstall (History) Science) Applications for promotions were Dr P L Kavanagh (English) Mr R F Berghout (Mathematics) considered by the Promotions Dr G A Lawrance (Chemistry) Dr N R Cattell (Linguistics) Committee, comprising the Deans Dr D J O'Connor (Physics) Dr W J Collins (Geology) of Faculties, the Deputy President Dr D F Sinclair (Statistics) Mr M P Connon (Modern of the Academic Senate, a Languages) nominee of the Academic Senate, Dr J G Couper (Mathematics) the Deputy Vice Chancellor Ms J E Feddersen (Fine Art) (AcademiC) and the Vice­ Dr M Pu (Electrical & Computer Chancellor, with Union and EEO Engineering) observers. Dr J M Gore (Educational Studies) In addition to the annual academic Dr M R Hannaford (Computer Professor Adrian Page promotions, Council approved the Science) appointment of Professor John Dr W G Jones (Psycho-Social Fryer to the Adam Technology Health Studies) Dr H B Penfold (Electrical & Chair of Photogrammetry and Dr E E Jordan (Sociology & Computer Engineering) Professor Adrian Page to the Anthropology) Dr I L Salusinszky (English) Chair in Civil Engineering in Mrs C I Lutton (Music) Dr J F Schumaker (Psycho-Social Structural Clay Brickwork. Dr S A McFadden (l'sychology) Health Studies) Mr R Mackie (Education) Ms S Sirasch (Educational Academic Promotions approved Dr M Maeder (Chemistry) Studies) by Council are as follows: Professor John Fryer Mr R J Moore (Architecture) Dr P K Walsh (Management)

B u L L E T I N .. 2 It's Time to Rethink Job Creation Central Coast Roy Green, Bill highlighted not just the human outlay in our proposal may still Mitchell and Martin Watts tragedy of unemployment, but be criticised by the Govern­ Friends of the argue for the revival of the also the massive waste of ment as excessive. the rise in traditional Keynesian measure resources brought about by the the deficit would otherwise be University of government spending to uncontrolled operation of a around $880 million. So the Christmas combat unemployment. market economy. He made a cost to the Budget of doing Despite an unemploy­ powerful case, which it was nothing is twice as high as Evening ment rate of more than 10 per thought would never have to taking the course we have cent, the Federal Govern­ be made again, for the role of indicated. ment's rejection of traditional public expenditure in job The truth is that losing The Central Coast Friends of the University gathered for a final Keynesian job-creation creation and the consequent tax revenues and paying out function for 1991. It was a measures has been applauded "multiplier". The process was benefits costs the Government Christmas Evening, held at the by most economic commenta­ likened to the ripples made by money, and distorts the Gosford Music Centre, on tors. a stone thrown into a pond. measure of fiscal balance. November 21. Indeed, a climate of OUf calculations show This is illustrated by the Following a welcome from opinion now exists in which that in Australia, for an initial present circumstances. We the President, Professor ClifEllyett, no-one dares to propose such Budget outlay of $1 billion, the estimate the cost of a 10 per was an address by Associate measures without frrst giving Government could generate cent unemployment rate Professor Michael EW8D8, on an assurance that they are 165,000 jobs on the minimum compared with, say, 5 per cent, progress and development at the University at Ourimbah. against "make-work" schemes adult unskilled wage rate for at roughly $5.5 billion. This During the year, the one year. Of these, 118,000 means that the Government's and "artificial" jobs. opening of the Multi-Purpose Yet the Government's would be generated directly, foreshadowed deficit of $4,732 Teaching Building was a welcome reliance on interest rate cuts perhaps through grants to local million for 1991192 is equiva­ development. This building and ''fast-tracking'' major councils for urgent capital lent to a surplus of $727 com(ll'ises flexible lecture roo~, a projects, no matter how works, and the remaining million at 5 per cent unem­ computer room, tutorial rooms and worthwhile in themselves, will 47,000 would be induced in ployment. staff offICeS, and will meet the not bring relief to the current the private sector through the We have established a needs of the campus until 1993. jobless pool for many months. multiplier process. strong case for job creation Professor Ewans expressed Nor, as we shall argue here, is However. the net outlay measures, which becomes appreciation of community support, delay as cost-effective as after one year would only be stronger as the economy government funding, and in particular the active interest shown $437 million, due to the bottoms out of recession. That taking action now. by the local members of Parliament. So what should the increased tax revenue from the is because employees on short­ He acknowledged the Member for Government do? First, it extra employment and the term projects are more likely The Entrance, Bob Graham, and the needs to recognise the nature reduced outlay on unemploy­ to find another jo~ at the end, Member for Gosford, Chris of the unemployment problem. ment benefits. This halving of with their skills and dignity Hartcher, both present, and thanked By sourcing job losses to the the initial spending commit­ intact. them for their significant support. restrictive policies of the ment leaves us with a net cost The Government Entertainment for the former Treasurer, they have per job of $2,655 which is far cautions against panic, seeing evening was provided by students taken the first step to recognis­ less than the Government's the issue as a test of its nerve. of the Music Centre. The Artistic ing the problem as one of advisers are suggesting. But given the costs, economic Director, Christopher Bowen, "demand-deficient" unemploy­ A whole new generation and social, panic is exactly presented a programme commenc­ ing with a Mozart Minuet played by ment. of advisers has been trained to what is needed. the Junior String Ensemble, then In other words, people believe that the multiplier No-one pretends that items by Jessica Tuckwell, Meg are unemployed not because associated with public spend­ job creation measures are the Andrews, Karen Smithies, Brian they have the wrong skills or ing is zero. or near enough to answer to unemployment. Blanchard, Amanda Smithies, Ron live in the wrong areas. but it. But the current recession is which depends upon sustained Hill, Eleanor Knox; the Centre because there is simply not a striking example of how the growth and competitiveness, Chamber Choir provided the fInale. enough demand in the multiplier works with a yet they are a necessary, cost­ The raffle prize, A Night's economy to support the level vengeance as spending in the effective expedient to keep Accommodation, Dinner and of output needed to employ economy begins to decline. people working, earning and Breakfast at Peppers on Sea. was them. That is the real nature won by Greg Andrews from Moreover, the cost of paying their taxes. Ourimbah. Refreshments were of Austtalia's unemployment reversing this decline has to be For a Government served during the evening, problem today. measured against the cost of prepared to commit $10 billion complementing the wonderful Consequently, it makes doing nothing. Our calcula­ to frigates and submarines, music played by the students. no sense to confine the policy tions show that the extra $437 million is smail change. The committee is most response to offering unem­ production resulting from the The authors are ap(ll'eciative of the students and ployed workers retraining. modest, carefully targeted attached to the Employment Christopher Bowen presenting such Most already have relevant stimulus we have proposed Studies Centre in the Univer­ a fme selection of items to make the skills. What they lack are amounts to $16.5 million per sity's Department of Eco­ evening such an enjoyable one for jobs. And this is where the day. This is the daily cost to nomics. the members and guests. Membership is available Government could have a the economy of inaction by the and fonns will be sent if enquiries much more significant impact Government. The above arlide appeared in an: addressed to: than the dubious assumptions And thus huge produc­ the Sydney Morning Herald The Secretary, Central coast in its Treasury model presently tion loss is not the only cost in on Monday, November 18. Friends of the University, Central allow. inaction. While the Budget Coast Campus, Ourimbah, NSW In the 1930's, Keynes 2258

B u L L E T I N 3 Seminar gives University art a boost As one of many impor­ the former University, the to leaming and teaching. tion space and facilities for the tant last tasks, I had the former Hunter Institute of Therefore, sbe said, the development of artists. privilege on December 6 to Higher Education and the acquisition and placement of Hence, they put their weight chair a seminar convened by former Conservatorium of works in its landscaped behind the proposal which bas the Art Advisory Group on Music. environs would ideally lead to been fostered by members of future art activities for the One of the important a sculpture park. the Faculty of Art, Design and University. dimensions of the seminar was The seminar agreed to Communication for the The seminar sought to the forging of stronger links the concept of supporting building of a University raise the University's art between the teaching and contemporary art in line with teaching gallery and graduate profile and make a contribu­ research activities of the the University's commitment studios. tion to the artistic, educational School of Art, Design and to its art school, as well as to The Art AdVisory and cultural life of the Hunter Architecture and the Universi­ encouraging all those studying, Group will work with the Region. ty's institutional art acquisition teaching and working at the Faculty in the promotion and The seminar involved and exhibition programs. University to participate in the advocacy of the proposal. members of the Art Advisory Katrina Rumley began culturallife of the campus. The seminar made a group and representatives of her remarks by saying that it Ms Rumley also put wide-ranging set of recommen­ the Faculty of Art, Design and was a unique occasion ~ she forward suggestions regarding dations for strengthening and Communication, Faculty of knew of no other university rotating, rehanging, photo­ expanding activities and Architecture and the commu­ which had taken such an graphing, cataloguing, con­ encouraging profesSional nity. initiative in favour of its art serving, restoring and framing programs - they will be The seminar concen­ program. the works in the University's addressed to the Deputy Vice­ trated on papers presented by She said the University collection and establishing a Cbancellor(Administration) the Deputy Vice-Chancellor had the nucleus of a good permanent art store. and the Vice-chancellor. (Administration) and Chairper­ contemporary art collection She emphasised, A report on proposed exhibi­ son of the Art Advisory group, and some of the strongest particularly, the fact that the tion for 1992 was also received Mr Lance Hennessy, the works were the 1970s paint­ collection was a valuable from the Art Exhibitions University's Curator/Consult­ ings, such as those by John historical asset to the Univer­ Officer, Mr Virginia Birt. ant, Ms Katrina Rumley, and Olsen, Stanislaus Rapotec, sity and that works of art Details will be published in the (jointly) Mr Garry Jones. Ms Margaret Olley and Elwyn which are bought with publiC fIrst BULLETIN in 1992. Chris Sanders and Ms Aldana Lynn. monies needed to be conserved My best wishes for the O'Brien, of the Faculty of Art, She said it would be to ensure that their value did University's art program, the Design and communication. wise to seek out further not decline but increase. Art Advisory Group and Ms Rumley's paper pictures from the period by The seminar agreed that supporters across the campus - presented a wide range of these artists, as well as works the Art Dinner should be the University bas a great proposals on the management by their contemporaries, but continued as an annual social collection and I'm pleased that and development of the also focus on emerging and function and as a fund-raising it has been properly and collection and for art exhibi­ established regional artists. event in conjunction with a expertly catalogued. I com­ tions and activities. Ms Rumley told the major exhibition which would mend it to members of the The seminar saw a very semlnar that the University extend into the community, University. bright future for the develop­ was renowned for its campus, thereby encouraging sponsor­ ment of the University's art and from its inception had ship and participation. collection and its art exhibition taken much care to ensure that Speakers, however, activities, building on the the environment was aestheti­ recognised that the University 1. W. Annsrrong, excellent pieces collected by cally pleasing and conducive needed better useable exhibi- Arr Advisory Group AARNET Access Restricted

Student access to AARNet is to be games, especially MUDD, and a peripheral benefit in allowing Computing Committee. Mr Bruce restricted. at least for the time being. reading bulletin boards, while students to access AARNet as there Cheek. who moved the resolUtion, Academic Senate voted denying access to other students who was in letting them read books in the said he agreed there was a hard core narrowly to bar students from using need it for their coursework or library that were not necessarily on group of abusers of the system, and the system, unless their course or research. their course. he agreed with Mr Butler about the research supervisor says access is Another problem is the "Although I suppose it need for a strong manager. necessary, until the issue is can­ nature of the bulletin boards being depends on the books," he added. "But we have to give him vassed more widely. accessed. What did concern him was the power to go into the room and Proponents of the restric­ These frequently contain "clubs of hackers using computer say to the hard core, No. you're not tions argued that problems which advice to hackers. Professor John laboratories as their own private allowed to do that." have appeared already with access to Fryer suggested this might help living room, and deterring others The Acting Vice-Chancelloc, AARNet could blossom catastrophi­ individuals hack into the Universi­ from entering them." Professor Carter, said a wide range cally unless restrictions are irrtp:)Sed. ty's own system, even to the extent What was needed, he of implications would flow from any John Hannaford put forward of extracting exam papers. suggested, was a strong lab manager decision. He suggested the Comput­ a worst-case scenario in which Professor Hannaford said rather than drastic restrictions on ing Committee prepare a full paper Australia's access to international the ultimate penalty for Australians access. for discussion. research networks could simply be hacking into sensitive overseas Professor Geoffrey Mr Cheek urged however cut off. systems might be Australia's total Kellennan asked whether there was that restrictions be implemented The major difficulty with exclusion from international in fact a hard core of hackers and while discussion continued. A student access is the number of networks. garners who would ignore the rules majority of Senate supported the students using AARNet for playing The Acting Manager of the anyway. motion. UCS, Mr Paul Butler, said there was The Chairman of the B U L L E T I N • 4 Early admission for gifted students? Vale

Early entry to tertiary study undertake a range of other studies in is among the options contained in greater depth," the document says. HELEN PARR the NSW Government's new policy These include studying a for gifted and talented school tertiary subject by distance educa­ students. tion or by part-time study on The policy was released on campus; or early entry to study at a November 25 by the Minister for tertiary institution. School Education, Mrs Virginia The implementation Chadwick, and will be implemented document is directed to schools, in schools from next year. primary and secondary. and does not Although the Minister did address questions of admission to a Dot mention tertiary study in her tertiary institution. statement announcing the policy. it It does however state that is mentioned among the "implica­ the school's responsibilities include tions of acceleration" in a document "identifying and establishing, where listing strategies for implementation appropriate, links with ... other of the policy. educational institutions." "Acceleration" is defined in Copies of the Minister's the document as "any strategy which statement, the policy document and allows students to progress more the implementation strategies are quickly than their age peers". available from the Information & "As a result of some forms Public Relations Unit. in the of acceleration. students may Chancellery.

Teaching Award for Academics

The Centre for Learning and Places in the one-year part­ Teaching (CL1) at the University of time course are limited and applica­ Technology, Sydney, will offer a tions from practising academics are Graduate Certificate in Higher currently being accepted. The fee Education (reaching and Learning) for academics other than UTS staff is for the flI'st time in 1992. $2,SOO. Course C"ordinator. Dr The Certificate is structured Ruth Neumann describes the course to meet individual needs and is an as a milestone in higher education. excellent professional development Members of the University community were saddened "It will provide academic opportunity for academics. recently to hear of the death of popular member of staff, staff with the knowledge, skills and For further information Helen Parr, who passed away after a ten year battle with attitudes needed to develop their please telephone Dr Neumann on cancer. own teaching and assessment style." (02) 330 2200 (office) or Dr Neumann says. (02)3302480 (direct). Helen began work as a clerk with the Newcastle College of Advanced Education in February 1974 and progressed to become an Administrative Assistant and later an Administrative Officer in the then Staffing Services New Library System Office. On amalgamation, she assumed the role of Admin­ istrative Officer (Recruitment) in the University'S Staff The University of Newcastle Company's Utird Australian sale. Office. Libraries is pleased to announce that The INNOVATIVE Public Highly dedicated, competent and meticulous in her the INNOVATIVE computer system Access Catalogue offers many has been selected to replace sophisticated search features job, Helen was held in high esteem, not only by those ALLEYCAT. The INNOVATIYE including the option to restrict within the University, but also in the wider community. A system is the moot advanced library retrieval to partirular formats, ego highly motivated person, Helen managed to interweave management system currently videos etc. Users will have the personnel management and university studies into her busy available and is specifically ability to retrieve related works, life. designed to meet the complex including iterm nearby on the shelf. Her cheerfulness, fairness and consideration of demands of a tertiary library. without leaving the tennina!. The other people were the hallmarks by which she was known The majority of INNOVA­ loan status of all library materials by so many. TIVE's 225 instal1ations are in will be displayed and inunediately She had an indomitable faith in life and in people, academic libraries throughout the updated as items are borrowed and and her strength and courage during her illness were an United States and the Pacific rim returned. inspiration to aU who knew her. including the Universities of Main. The INNOVATIVE system California, Oregon. Nebraska, Ohio will be implemented during 1992. Helen is survived by her husband, Rob, and her and Deakin University. Victoria An expanded description of the daughters Aleah and Kiera. She will be keenly missed by University of Technology has also system will appear in the February her family, her many friends and her colleagues. signed with INNOVATIVE and the issue of the University Bulletin. Newcastle site will then be the

B u L L E T I N • 5 Computer support limits provoke debate

A proposal to limit the would have to go before the ''The object of this trative sections of teaching services of the ues User Support Planning and Resources Commit­ resolution was to give them a departments. Group to administrative users has tee, to ensure that those Depart­ territory they could reasonably Professor John Ramsland, been referred from the Senate to ments Which did not have the cover," Dr Butler said. the Dean of Arts. said he sympa­ Faculties after debate at the necessary level of computer The committee's Chair­ thised with the position of the November Senate meeting. support received adequate man, Mr Bruce Cheek, said some UCS, but his Faculty was not The recommendation to resources to buy it in. departments had their own adequately financed to replace the cbange the group's name to Small He added, however, that computer experts and made fewer services of the User Support Systems Group and restrict its some departments would still not demands than others on the User Group. operations to administrative areas be able to cope. Support Group. "The UCS is not ad­ is a major recommendation of the Professor Geoffrey "Why should w~ pay for equately financed either," Dr Computing Committee's report on Kellerman said the major recom­ it?" he asked. "At the risk of Butler commented. the University's future computing mendations of the Computing being provocative, why should the Professor Denny needs. Committee had been discussed users not pay for it'?" McGeorge asked where the Dr Steve Beveridge, Head among computer users in the The Deputy Vice­ demand for user support came of the Department of Applied Ufe Faculty of Medicine. Chancellor (Planning). Dr Huxley from. "All over the University," Sciences, described the recom­ "We found nothing in the asked whether "administrative Dr Butler replied. About 30 per mendation as shortsighted. He report to grossly criticise - except users" included departmental cent, he said, came from adminis­ told Senate that Faculties, Schools this," he said. administration. Mr Cheek replied trative units. and teaching Departments did not The Acting Director of the that it did not. Dr Huxley suggested it have adequate resources to replace UCS, Dr Paul Butler, said the Dr Huxley SRid this would be useful to have an the services of the User Support difficulty was that the User appeared to present a difficulty, as analysis of the requests for user Group. Support Group had an unreason­ there was a direct interconnection support, to identify whether tbey The Director of the School able workload. It could respond to between the central administra­ currently came from administra­ of Education, Assoc. Professor only about 30 per cent of the tion's operations and the adminis- tive or teaChing units. Allan Taylor. said the proposal requests it received for help.

General Staff Training & Teaching Quality under Development Scrutiny

The University is strongly committed to '" professionaIltechnical staff a vigorous and expanding program of '" keyboard staff The quality of included Professor Ingrid staff training and develq>ment for its '" clerical/administrative staff teaching in higher education Moses from the Centre for general staff. An amount of $90,000 '" trades staff came under scrutiny in Learning and Teaching at the for direct expenses, was provided for Specialist Representatives Canberra recently with a University of TechnOlogy, this purpose in the 1991 Budget and it '" Nominee of EEO Co-ordinator Symposium organised by the Sydney, Ms Di Zetlin, General in & is hoped to increase this further the '" Occupational Health Safety Officer Australian Vice-Chancellors' SecretaIy of the Federation of 1992 Budget. The new national award The Canmittee will be Committee and the Senate Australian University Staff for general staff, to implement award responsible for fonnulating policies Standing Committee on ASSociations, Professor Don restructuring, is expected to add to the and programs for general staff training Employment, Education and Aitkin, Vice-Chancellor of the training commitment and programs of and development, and overseeing Training. the University. As part of this expenditure programs in this area. A University of Canberra and restructuring and expansion process, first activity of the reconstituted The Symposium Professor Fay Gale, Vice­ the General Staff Training and Committee will be to re-survey the focussed on one of the major Chancellor of the University of Development Advisocy Committee will training needs of staff and major units. issues for higher education in Western Australia. be reconstituted from January, 1992 The Canmittee will be the 1990's, that is how The A VCC has been with the following composition: serviced by the Assistant Director teaching quality can be preparing a draft code of ExecuUve Members (General Staff Training and Develop­ maintained and raised in a practice for university '" Registrar (University Services) - ment), and would operate through an time of massive growth in the teaching. 1bis draft code was Chair executive sub-committee, with final system. examined during the confer­ '" Director LEfSlHead Academic Staff executive responSibility to the Deputy Among the topiCS ence. Development Unit Vice-Chancellor (Administration). discussed at the Symposium The symposium was '" Deputy Director (Human Resources Staff in the category "Staff were: who are we teaching?; opened by the Minister for Branch) - Staff Office sector representatives" are invited to how are we teaching?; good Higher Education and Employ­ Union Representatives indicate an "expression of interest" for teaching practice; how to ment Services, Mr Peter '" Representative of PSA appropriate categories in the above list. support. evaluate and reward Baldwin and a welcoming '" Representative of HSUA They should be forwarded to the it; and, teaching better with address was delivered by '" Representative of FMWU Registrar (University Services) and less. Senator Terry Aulich, Chair, Major Sector Representatives should provide some brief indication of Speakers at the Senate Standing Committee on II< Nominee of Deputy Vice-Chancellor relevant qualifications, experience or Symposium came from all Employment, Education and (Administration) - Central Administra­ expertise. Applications should be sides of higher education and Training. tion submitted by January 20, 1992. '" Nominee of University Librarian '" Nominee of Director, University LF Hennessy Computing Services Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administra­ Staff Sector Representatives of tion)

------~======------~B u L L E T I N 6 Keeping on with research in Melbourne

Robin John Evans. Professor is nearing completion. of Computer Engineering, has Professor Evans says he resigned after 13 years as a member loves Newcastle and he and his of the staff of the University. family will miss the place. Professoc Evans will take up At the University, he has his appointment to a Chair of received "an awful lot of support" Electrical Engineering at the for his work from many people, University of Melbourne early in including Don George, Keith January. Morgan. Alan Roberts, Mick Carter, His links with this Univer­ Karel Grezl, his ilrst Head of sity go back a long way to his Department, Professor Brian postgraduate student days; in 1970 Anderson, and Professor Tony he enrolled while a Flight-Lieutenant Cantoni. in the RAAF at Wi1liamtown. "Graham Goodwin and I He later received a Master have worked very smoothly as a of Engineering degree and a Doctor team over the past seven or eight of Philosophy degree in this years," he says."I will miss that University. interaction. A specialist in signal "The CICS has been a processing and electric control successful venture. There were two systems. he has been closely main aims • to continue high quality involved with postgraduate students research into problems of national as their supervisor and co-re­ importance and get the research to searcher. He has spent extended flow into Australian industry. periods as a post-doctoral fellow at '1be centre's progress is MIT in the USA and Cambridge in exemplified". Professor Evans England. says,"by the Orb track satellite Professor Evans is also tracking system, development of Professor Graham Goodwin's Profe:sor Rob Evan: which had resulted in substantial partner in administering the including tracking technology for electric motors in 1982. import replacement savings being University's Centre for Industrial suitable for the 'over the horizon' With several colleagues achieved for Australia and the Control Science(CICS), which was radar," he says. from the Department, including, Bob exporting of the system to about 10 established in 1988 under the Professor Evans came to the Betz, Chan and Darryl Cram, worked countries. Commonwealth Government's Department of Electrical and successfully on a computer control The system was developed jointly Special research program to explore Computer Engineering in 1978 as a system for the Australia telescope with the OTC and the CSIRO. fundamental research in signals, Lecturer. Ten years later, in the same from 1984 to 1988. "I have been around the systems and control and apply the year in which the Commonwealth More recently, he and campus for about 20 years and I results of the research to industrial Government created the CICS he colleague Bruce Penfold have have seen considerable change take operations. was appointed to fin the Chair of undertaken research on tracking place. He says his brief from the Computer Engineering. systems for the control of air trc1fic "I am leaving not because of University of Melbourne includes His name is associated with for the Civil Aviation Authority amalgamation, but because of family assisting his department to build up several major research projects while with he and collaborators, and life reasons. its strengths in signal processing and carried out in the Department. Rick Middleton, Len Sciacca, Peter "I have been a strong supporter of control systems research and In 1980, he and his co- Moylan, David Brown and other this University and will remain a attracting more attention to the investigators developed a large fault engineers have worked with TUNRA strong supporter," he adds. department's work from Australian tolerant computer system for a on the development of control Professor Evans was industry. Melbourne company. and Brian systems for satellite tracking recently honoured by being elected a "I will spend a lot of my Cook, Tony Cantoni and he antennae in Western Australia Fellow of the Academy of Techno­ time on signal processing projects, produced a variable speed AC drive The $1.5M TUNRA project logical Sciences and Engineering. New Home for Radio 2 NUR

RE .. ii'J Station 2NUR-FM halted after the earth.quake, to to integrate its operations with achieve the initial objectives of will shortly have a new home iii support the Lord Mayor's those of the University through finding a permanent home for the the LETS Building. Earthquake Appeal, Dr Hendry being in a University building. station; increasing the station's Council approved at its said. Nevertheless, $25,000 has Dr Hendry said the cost of acceSsibility; increasing its December meeting the allocation been raised during 1991. providing a separate building for 2 visibility on campus and to the of space within the building, for Now it was clear that the NUR-FM had increased to more general public; providing for an which plans have been drawn up, station would have a new home, than $1 million. While the initial expansion of services through a to house the station. the fund would be reactivated response to the building appeal Visitors' Centre; and improving Dr Peter Hendry, Deputy with a view to providing the best had been strong, SOme money had conditions for staff and volun· Chancellor and Chairman of the possible facilities, Dr Hendry been spent on planning and teers. NUR-FM Board, said the station said. development and the remaining Major donors will still be would use funds raised through its He said the station would $213,000 would not approach the acknowledged in the new build­ building appeal to provide have its own floor space and building co~~. ing, and ~ll donors will be additional facilities within the separate entrance in the LETS The Council'S decision, acknowledged in·the station's LETS Building. Building, but would be better able however, would help the station publications. The original appeal was B u L L E T I N .. 7 The Editor Retires was the very beginnings of The University's long-standing some effort to communicate Infonnation Officer, John with the students," John says. Armstrong, almost had his "Most students in those journalistic career nipped in days were part-time, rather the bud by a sporting injury than full-time. This reflected which added up to a major the nature of Newcastle as an transgression in the eyes of his industrial city," he says. news editor. He remembers the days John, who is happily when the students protested by poised on the brink of retire­ occupying administration ment, tells the story with much areas. enjoyment, but of course at the "This was a time of time it was not so funny. hope in Australia, the early It seems that as a young 70's, the start of the Whitlam journalist with The Newcastle years when University educa­ Morning Herald (as it was then tion was made accessible to known) he was required to more people. cover the local rugby games on "Students at a number Saturday and write the report of universities were making on the Sunday evening shift for publiC protests against the publication in Monday's paper. Vietnam War and other Not short on innovation, political issues. The women, John contrived to not only of course, wore mini skirts and report on the games but play in the men grew their hair long. the rugby competition, then Jeans became almost universal ring around his mates for the on the campus and members of other scores and accounts of staff stopped wearing ties. the games ". until he broke his "Because there were shoulder and had to confess only about 2,000 students then how it had happened. and a much smaller staff body, He laughs as he tells of Mr John Armstrong there was a highly developed a very irate news editor, who social atroosphere on campus. calmed down only just enough were active lobbyists for the across Australia were in Everybody knew everyone by Monday morning to con­ developing university. Both fennent because of student else. There were many sider letting him keep his job. men were busy working unrest. Students across the memorable University dinners At the time, John and towards autonomy, and in nation resented being con­ and these were wonderful his wife, Anne, had just loho's words, "Professor scripted and sent to Viemam. occasions. It was a dynamic produced the ftrst of their three Auchmuty never missed an "The Deputy Vice­ working atmosphere. children, so it would have been opportunity to get something Chancellor at the time, Profes­ "In those days the difficult raising the rent, not to into the paper." sor Brin Newton-JOhn, put campus looked very different. mention the hiccup in his John was given a good heavy emphasiS on campus There weren't nearly as many career. grounding in joumalism under communications and set up an buildings and the bushland was Reminiscences aside. the direction of the Herald's innovative body called The largely untouched. It was very John's career has been long Editor at the time, Mr Eric Staff/Student Consultative pleasant walldng from your car and fruitful and he can look Lingard, and undertook a Committee. 00 the front page to your offtce and great for the back on a job well done. number of news rounds of the ftrst University News (as stress levels," he says. He started as a cadet at including Civic Reporter. He it was known then) he stated John was mainly the Herald in 1952 after speaks of his time with the 'the University had grown to responsible for the production attending Newcastle Technical Herald with obvious satisfac­ the point where grape vines of University News and the High Schoo\. He would have tion. tend to get tangled'. Convocation Gazette. He was liked to study Architecture, but In 1965 he left the "Professor Newton-John also Secretary to Convocation as with sO many families after Herald to become the ftrst maintained it was very impor­ more than 15 years. the war years, the funds to Publicity Officer for the tant to disseminate "factual During this time a allow him a University educa­ Hunter District Water Board, a information about ourselves to number of innovations took tion were simply not available. position he held until he came ourselves," John says. place. The Newton-John Instead, a start in to the University in 1970. John goes on to tell how Award was established, as was journalism combined with a Again, another ftrst: he exciting a time it was to be the annual Newcastle Lecture love of sport and a passion for became the University's ftrst involved in campus communi­ where notable Australians jazz music. Infonnation Officer, with a cations as changes in society deliver a speech on topical Even then he had links brief to develop the publica­ during the 1960s made matters. with the University. The tions of the steadily growing students very aware of their Also about this time, University's ftrst Vice-Chan­ university and also produce a need to have a say in univer­ the University's Radio Station cellor, Professor James campus newspaper. sity affairs. 2NUR was set up. "This was Auchmuty, and the only other ''My main role was "You must remember very exciting and I became a professor at the time, Professor campus communication. It that only about 20 years ago presenter and joined the there was no student represen­ Cyril Renwick, both appointed was before Australia pulled out Committee. by the University of NSW, of Vietoam and all campuses tation about anything and this Continued on Page 9

BULLETIN+8 Did he present jazz? ''With the growth of the acre property near Bangalow nearly two hours to thoroughly What else. His Saturday university, and especially after on the Far North Coast is read the newspapers, so I will afternoon program was called amalgamation, the information something he is genuinely have plenty to occupy me," 'Saturday and all that Jazz'. dissemination function obvi­ looking forward to. Not one to After more than 20 He was a foundation ously became IDOre important be negative or pessimistic, years as Editor of the Univer­ member of the Staff House. and diverse. and we are John is planning to enjoy Sity News, Convocation More memories of the rrrst required to provide informa­ himself. Gazette and the University caterer, Mrs McNamara, and tion to many, many IDOre With a jazz collection Bulletin, his expertise and the 'famous' Tredgolds who publics. Misunderstanding and of more than a 1,000 discs, his knowledge will be missed by were an institution on campus. ignorance have always been clarinet, a 30-year span as a the University. Best wishes John, a great believer in obstacles we have had to professional jazz writer, John. Come and visit us often, Credit Unions, was part of a overcome, even though we gardening, surfing, golfing and but please don't look too founding committee of the enjoy very good relations with his many friends, he won't relaxed. We might get very University of Newcastle Credit the local media. envious. Union. Only in recent years have a lot of time to spare: "Bad press is something has it joined forces with credit As he says, "it takes ••• unions on other campuses to we work very hard to avoid. become The Universities "In tenns of the campus newspaper, we had to produce Cre~jt Union. He has also been a a publication that people member of the Art Advisory respected, otherwise they Fannies comes to the party Group since its inception wouldn't read it. We tried to several years ago and is an deal with the issues as they avid supporter of the acquiSi­ developed. The offer was tion of artworks by the Univer­ there to go to Senate and to sity. He sees the production of Council meetings as well as an art catalogue as a great step Faculty Board meetings. I forward. have also enjoyed a good "AI; part of the amalga­ relationship with the SRC. mation, the University gained This has been important to the benefit of the Faculty of ensure that the information Art, Design and Architecture, was accurate. factual and and art will certainly be given objective. a great boost, I hope, in the "My aim '0 the 20 years next few years." that I have been here has been Not one to rest on his to try to preserve that objectiv­ laurels, John pursued and ity and accuracy too. successfully completed an "The paper can then act Honours degree in History before and during his early as a 'safety valve' when issues arise. Student Support Officer, Annette Rudd, accepts the donation from Ms years on campus. Once again, Louise Morris, ofFannies' Tavern. Kay Dean and Professor Ken Prciessor James Auchmuty, "Nowadays we have to Dutton enjoy the occasion. featured in the scheme of work harder and harder to things, turning up as one of his provide definitive information Fannies Tavern has or as simple as providing a taxi­ tutors. and the public relations role is decided to suJl)Ort some of its fare home. "Rather than write on extremely important and strongest supporters with a Any problem which some esoteric topiC, I chose to increasingly diverse. Universi­ substantial donation to the appeared in a nonnal community write a thesis on Port Stephen" ties are looking to attract Student Support Office. of 15,000 people was likely to which is another one of my students and seek extra funds Ms Louise Monis, of appear also within the University, loves. That book, 'Yaccaba and this is making the promo­ Fannies, said the nightclub he said and Tomaree' was published recognised that its success was a Loans to students were tional arm compete much more function of its relationship with not a major problem, as the by the Port Stephens Shire competitively." he says. its community and wanted to Federal Government had Council in 1989. Looking back over his give back to the community provided funds to be lent. "This was my second career, John has worked for some of the fruits of that success. Finding discretionary funds to book, the rrrst being written three Vice-Chancellors, After examining several solve an immediate problem, no whilst I was at the Water Professor James Auchmuty, options, Fannies had opted to matter how small, was a more Board. It was about its history Professor Don George and help students in need, through difficult matter, as was finding ~md was entitled 'Pipelines and Professor Keith Morgan. He the Student Support Office. the money to pay staff to deal People'. I have more than just has enjoyed a successful and Dean of Students, with individual problems. a passing interest in history. I friendly relationship with each Professor Ken Dutton said the Professor Dutton said am interested in how history needs of students were many and Fannies' contribution, in the form of them. affects the people and how it varied. of money to be used at the A well-known figure shapes the society we live in. They could be as discretion of the Dean of "That was all because around the campus, John complex, albeit cost-free, as Students, was particularly of this place, the influence that enjoys many long-standing arranging to have a particular welcome. the University had on me when friendships and is highly tutorial relocated to a room more ••• I was doing my part-time respected by his colleagues. accessible for disabled students, degree at night," he says. His retirement to a 10- B U L L E T I N • 9 News from the Department of Community Programmes A Study Cruise on Lake Macquade Human Impacts on an estuarine system Cancer surveillance of NSW mmers• Yoor guide· Rod Kldd, BSc., a recreational, leisure, professional PhD., M.E-I.A. or scientific interest in the Lake Professor David workers in the State as a As a fonner lecturer in Physical $25 (post free) from the Depart- Christie, from the discipline whole, by region and by Geography at the Universities of ment of Community Programmes, of Environmental and individual colliery. Newcasde and Papua New University of-Newcastle. NSW Occupational Health, is The NSW Centra! Guinea. Rod has considerable 2308 directing a cancer surveil- Cancer Registry is a partner experience in conducting field Long Tenn Waste lance program covering coal in the program, and Associate excursions in a wide range of Planning and Managemmt- natural environments. Combined Edited by J H Whitehead mine workers throlJghout Professor Richard Taylor has with this specia~ expertise in NSW U~to-date and authoritative New South Wales. joined Professor Christie as estuaries and five years experi- accounts from Federal, State and The surveillance chief investigator. ence in his present position as Local Governments, Statutory program grew out ora The Chief Medica! Environment Manager at Lake Bodies and Consultants. recommendation by Mr Ric Adviser to the Common- Macquarie City Council. he is Contributions from Burbidge, QC, who chaired a wealth Health Department, Dr ideally placed to offer a profes- DASEIT,EPA Victoria, Waste State Government inquiry Tony Adams, chairs the sional environmental commentary Management Authority NSW, advisory committee to the on Lake Macquarie. Hunter Regional Waste Advisory into the number of cases of Organludon· The party Panel. Hunter Water Board, AGC non-Hodgkin's lymphoma program, which also includes will meet at Speers Point Public Woodward·Clyde, Maunsen Pty. found among workers at the representatives of mine Wharf at 10.45 am on Saturday. Ltd., Huntley ColIiery. owners, unions, State govem- February 8 to board the Wangi Planning. management. ce- The Joint Coal Board ment departments and the Queen for the study cruise. ordination, waste minimisation, has established the program Joint Coal Board. You might like to bring a packed waste reduction, recycling, to monitor the rate at which lunch. There will be light strategies, projects, case studies, ••• refreshments and a bar service waste management systems. waste cancers occur among mine available on board. audits. economics and technology About the Course • are all given due attention. During this guided boat tour of the &sential reading for Local Lake from Speers Point to Pulbah Authorities. Councils. Operators, Island and return, participants will Consultants and Planners in the An Invitation be given an overview of the lake's Waste Planning and Management formation and the natural Fields. W"iJ$ King Arthur man, (distant) prospect of the papers (rocesses operating within it. $25 (post free) from the legend or demi-god? Is his being collected and published. Human impacts upon this estuary Department of Community World history or fant"iJ$Y? And Third, if paper-giving is not in will also be discussed. with Programmes, why is humanity today more your line, you might choose to emphasis on the main environ- University of Newcastle. NSW caught up Witll it tllan ever? sponsor some "iJ$peet of the day mental problems. such as 2308 sediment and nutrient loadings, Radladon Protecdon and On Saturday, February 29, or contribute your specialisa- heavy metal contamination, power Safe Handling of Radloacdve 1992, a special Leap-Year-Day tion to our lunchtime bazaar station impacts and wetland Isotopes Study on all matters Arthurian and fair. If you are interested management. Course Leader - Dr G A Shah will be held at the University in any or all of these prospects, The opportunities for, and February 26. 1992 (9 am to 5 pm) of Newc"iJ$t!e. ple"iJ$e contact me for a form constraints upon addressing these Venue - Room C37, Hunter King Arthur's World for relevant details. problems will also be discussed. Building, Cal1aghan Campus will provide a series of lee- Our budget will be quite At various locations This one-day course is tures, discussions, displays and restricted. We will help participants will also be encour- designed for academics, research panels by Hunter Valley and speakers with travel expenses aged to measure some basic water assistants and postgraduate visiting authorities on the and provide their accommoda- quality parameters, sample lake students handling small amounts of bed sediments and examine relatively low toxicity unsealed Arthurian worlds offered by tion in Newcastle, but beyond aquatic plants etc. in order to gain radioisotopes. history, legend and fant"iJ$y. In that we shall need your help. a "hands-on" appreciation of some It will Introduce/explain: the evening a Camelot Banquet EspeCially if enhanced by your of the lake's environmental * Ionising radiation * Sources of will be held, with appropriate presence, I am sure King components. ionising radiation * Types of entertainment. Arthur's World will be a No previous knowledge ionising radiation * Hazards of This letter h"iJ$ three success. Should you be unable will be assumed. exposure to low levels of ionizing purposes. First, on behalf of to attend, you can nonetheless The cost is $20 (conces- radiation * Rationale/justification the Organising Committee, I help, both by sponsorship and sion $10) and application forms for occupational exposure * How am delighted to invite you to by bringing the oCC"iJ$ion to the are available from the Department to handle unsealed radioisotopes * take part in Kiclg Arthur's attention of interested organi- of Community Programmes by Detecting different types of telephoning 21 5551 or 21 5558. radiation * How to minimise World, both day and evening. sations and individuals. Lake Macquarie • An occupational exposure Second, it would help the Environmental Reappraisal - Fee - $180 (includes lunch Committee greatly if you were Yours sincerely, Edited by J H Whitehead. as well as morning and afternoon prepared to offer a paper or Norman Talbot, R Kidd, H A Bridgman tea) join in a panel on that day. for the Committee. The most up-te-date and authori- Enquiries can be made by Either 20 or 30 minute papers tative account of the Lake telephoning the Department of will be welcome (ple"iJ$e make Department of English, Macquarie Environment. Community Programmes on 21 papers available "iJ$ soon "iJ$ University of Newc"iJ$tle. 2308 Essential reading for all those with 5551 or 21 5558. possible) and any topic rel- Telephone (049) 215173 evant to Arthurian studies will (messages - 215175) be considered. There is a B U L L E T I N • 10 CD for Students Physical Education Farewell Has anybody ever seen Physical Greg Fleming - NSW Under 19 Education students look well Rugby League. dressed? Yes it happened recently The final presentations when second year students of the were to fourth year students who Physical and Health Education received High Distinctions for Department of the University put Teaching in 1991. These were on a formal farewell dinner for the presented by the Dean of the fourth year graduates. Faculty of Education, Dr Jack The dinner was held in the Caldwell to Tara Ball, Kristen Brennan Room of the Shortland Roche, Tine Wawrzyniak and Union where guest speaker, David Sara Charlton. Waite (Head Coach of the After a farewell speech by Newcastle Knights), spoke extensively regarding his experi­ ences in the Physical Education field. In his speech he provided his opinion of the current and future state of school and commu­ nity sports in general. Pictured at the CD presentation are (L to R) Mr FranJcMorgan, Mr Terry Presentations then McHugh, Sharon Langridge. Sally Dawson, Philip Ashley-Brown. Monique followed, the first being the Crichton, Simon Westaway and Mr Trevor John. ACHPER Community Award, presented by ACHPER representa­ tive, Carol James. This award, The University's Department of and was recognised by the won most deservedly by Peter Dal Communications and Media Arts TSFFD committee wbicb offered Santo (third year student) is given has a new compact disc player tbe field days public address in recognition of the student who for practical lecture purposes work to the students on a is most outstanding in community work. Head Coach of the Newcastle Knights, thanks to the professional work permanent basis. Peter gave up many hours Mr David Waite speaks during lhe of its Communication Studies The yearly assignment of his time to work with people farewell students who have majored in was to become tougher. There with disabilities by training and Physical Education lecturer, Keny sound production. was to be added responsibilities supporting them in their chosen sport and travelled with them to Thompson, in which he wished all for the students. The compact disc player the Special Olympics. Hi. the students well in their future is by courtesy of tbe Toeal Small Lecturer in Sound, Trevor support and effort was appreciated endeavours, Vanessa Monis Farm. Field Days Committee John, decided to build in to their and commended in a speech by spoke on behalf of the fourth year (TSFFD), organisers of tbe course, the preparatory work for Leon Burwell (Head Coach of the students, entertaining the gather­ ing with a delightfully funny major agricultural of the year in tbe field days, Disabled Olympic Team and previous Course Director of rendition of the past four years. the Hunter, Central Coast and This included writing PhYSical Education at the Univer­ She thanked all present and past Mid-North Coast regions. community service announce­ sity). lecturers for their continued Three years ago, a select ments, re-writing copy, tel­ The second award of the support. The fourth year students ephone and live feature inter­ night went to Richard Rowlings group of Year 2 and 3 students were then asked to take part in a views for use on the University's for the highest grade point accepted a cballenge to use average in the course. This was few formal dances, much to the voice presentation, interviewing FM radio station and the public presented by the Vice-Chancellor, delight of retired lecturer, Marilyn and writing skills on the public address system, and laying down Professor Keith Morgan. Cooper, who specialised in dance. address system for the annual all the music needed for the three The next set of awards This was accomplished in a very professional manner with guests event. days of the field day•. were to acknowledge outstanding sporting perfonnances by Physical joining in the dancing. It was to be a tough Spokesperson for the Education students and the Special thanks to Kay assignment - daily working to a TSFFD organising committee, following students were presented Maddison and the University watching and listening public Mr Terry McHugb, said the with certificates of acknowledge Union staff for the great service and venue, also the second year students great work certainly by President of the University from 8.30 am to 5 pm, bandling PE students who worked hard some of the roughest hand earned some support and the Sports Union, Dr Bernie Curran. Kristan Roche - NSW raising money for the function as written copy one would ever "sweetener" was the compact Softball, Melissa Northam - NSW well as the group photo given to want to see, and almost total disc player which can be used by Waterpolo, Jane Nixon - Austral­ all students as a farewell gift. freedom - the greatest challenge the communication studies ian Under 21 Hockey, Melissa of all! students when not in use at the Coombes - NSW Volleyball, Conine McMillan - Qld SquaSh, Written by Tracey Kelty. The professionalism of Toeal Small Farms Field Days, their presentation came through

The Thomas Naisby Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Music Lovers Club University's Faculty of Music, up three years ago at a public each month and the fIrst fulfLlled one of its aims when Mr Micbael Dudman. concert held at the meeting for 1992 will be on its President, Mr Spiro KouUs, The contribution of $400 Conservatorium to honour the Tuesday, Marcb 10, Anyone together with Treasurer Philip will go towards the scholarship great work in the cause of the wishing to obtain more Waldron and Secretary, Mr which has been established to arts perfonned over many years information is invited to John Allen, presented a assist a gifted music student by Mr Thoma. N aisby. contact John Allen on 49 contribution to the Thomas attending the Conservatorium. The Music Lovers Club 7421 for inclusion on the Naisby Memorial Scholarship The scholarship was set meets at the Conservatorium on mailing list. Fund to the Director of the the second Tuesday evening of

B u L L E T I N + 11 How to learn in Science: Westpac Bank Agency Hours Christmas Period A co-operative research The Wcstp&e Bank Agency 00. campus will be open for limited hours frOO1 December 16 to December 24, 1991 inclusive and again from January 2 to project January 17, 1992 inclusive. The hours are: Monday, December 16 - 11.30 am to 4 pm Over the last couple of as summarising. linking the Tuesday, December 11-11.45 am to4pm Wednesday, December 18 - 11.45 am to4 pm months. a co-operative re­ text and illustrative informa­ Thursday, December 19 - 11.30 am to 4 pm search project has been tion. imagery and then check­ Friday, December 20 - 11.45 to 5 pn. undertaken between staff of ing for understanding. Teacher the Faculty of Education and modelling of how such strate­ The Agency will be closed/rom Christmas Day 1991 to New Year's Day 1992 the staff of a local high school. gies worked was an underlying inclusive. Jesmond High. principle of the program. The project. directed by Another feature of the Prayer Breakfast Ms Jill Scevak. of the Depart­ prograrn was that the students ment of Educational Studies. themselves were involved in A Prayer Breakfast will be hosted and Assoc. Professor Phil teaching the strategies. This by the University Chaplains on Moore. of the Department of "reciprocal" teaching meant Thursday, March 5 at the Tree Education. has been concerned that the teacher and the Tops Room in the with teaching Year 8 students students took turns in taking how to more effectively learn the class to demonstrate how Shortland Union Building. from science text books. they used the text and illustra­ His part ofthe The Head Teacher of tive material such as graphs Orientation Week Program and Science at Jesmond. Mr Terry while learning in science. Lear. played an important role Throughout. students will be held between in the development of the unit were given feedback so that 8amand 9am. to be taught during the investi­ they would appreciate that All Welcome to attend. gation and the co-operation of using such strategies made a his staff made the project difference to their learning. possible. The researchers were The project was de­ assisted in the teaching by four signed to teach students how to Diploma in Education students use diagrams. graphS and other (Carol Coats. Denise Hatton. "Watt's for illustrative materials in text John Ireland and Kim Taylor) books to help them understand and a doctoral student. Julie the materials they were Green. Christmas 1991" expected to read in science The research tearn said classes. Previous research by they were most impressed with Christmas is here and Watt Space presents "Watt's for the investigators had shown the co-operation of the staff Christmas 1991", an exhibition with a difference. The current that high school students are and students at Jesmond High exhibition opened on December 5 features postcards by artists, not very strategic in the ways School and looked forward to Simon Albeny, Rachel Burgess, Michael Baker, lutta Feddersen, they use such information. further co-operative projects. Glendyn Ivin, Garry Jones, Nick Mitzevich, Ardel Prout, Lee­ The teaching program, The project was funded Anne Parkes, James Rasmussen, Ross Woodrow and the Univer­ sity Social Work students. The production of the cards has been by the University's Research conducted over eight weeks. sponsored by the Instant Print and Colour Spot. Management Committee. focussed upon strategies such Come and buy delightful Christmas presents, all original art works created by students from the University and reasonably priced. You can have them gift wrapped while you wait in especially printed wrapping papers. The exhibition is open until 6 pm on Christmas Eve but CORRECTION Don Spencer works can be bought gift wrapped and taken home immediately. The Dean of Nursing, Ms "Lets Have Fun" The students present drawings, prints, small paintings, ceramic Margaret McEniery. bas tableware, jewellery as well as Christmas cards. pointed out that students at­ Concert for Kids Make Watt Space your ftrSt port of call when you go tempting the conversion Christmas shopping. The gallery is just near Tattersalls Club and course from hospital-based School HOliday Concert the railway station and are open 12 midday to 6 pm, Thursday until training in nursing to the new West Leagues Club Monday and on Tuesday, Christmas Eve from 12 to 6 pm. Bachelor of Nursing degree Sunday. January 5 at 1 pm will be given credit for 150 All Tickets $5 available at the Walt Space Club. credit (K>ints and will have to 11 Watt Street, Newcasde. gain a further 90 credit points. Telephone (049) 29 3900, (049) 21 6258. The BULLETIN reversed 10% of the proceeds to go to these figures in a previous is­ Newcastle Special Education sue. Centre

BULLETIN+ I2 Korean Nurses Study at Newcastle Pictured (right) are students sity. from the EWHA Woman's Director of the School of University in Korea who are Health, Associate Professor enrolled in an intensive Bachelor Jenny Graham, said effectively of Health Science (Nursing) the course affords these people course being conducted by the an opportunity not currently University's Faculty of Nursing. available in Korea to further The students, pictured their studies," Professor Graham with members of academic and said. administrative staff, are already '1t has developed from an registered nurses in Korea and exchange of professional have taken the opportunity to expertise between staff at upgrade their initial diploma EWHA and Newcastle and we qualification as full-fee paying are hoping to work on joint students. projects of mutual interest in the They have completed an future," she said. intensive English language Professor Graham said made between the Nursing McEniery, have visited Seoul course, a prerequisite for that hopefully this intake of faculties of the two institutions. while the Dean of the College of commencement of the 37 -week students would be the beginning Both Professor Graham and the Nursing at EWHA Woman's course, and are the first of what of more regular exchanges Dean of the Faculty of Nursing University visited Newcastle last is hoped to be regular intakes of between the two universities. at Newcastle, Ms Margaret year. students from EWHA Univer- She said that visits had been Visitors from Norway The family, Tor Vidar particularly interested in Eilertsen, Jngunn Ytrehus and inservice and pre-service their children Toronn and training and leadership training Runar will be living in New­ for School Principals. castle until January while the He said that in Norway parents are on sabbatical leave there are two systems of from the University of Tromso teacher training - a university in Norway. system and a college of Jngunn, an administra­ advanced education system tive officer in the School of and then a six month overlap Medicine at that University, is between the two. With a here looking at our Medical, proposed expansion of this Nursing and other health overlap to a one year period, related courses in terms of he has been looking at organi­ curriculum development for sation development in terms of multi professional health teaching. education. The University of They have made the Tromso is starting a similar most of their stay and have program in July, 1992 and she travelled to Armidale to visit is very interested to gain an the University of New England overview of the Newcastle as well as sightseeing in programs, particularly the Sydney and the Hunter Valley problem-based medical course. with trips to Newcastle At the invitation of the beaches a special highlight. Head of the Department of "We have been im­ Holistic Health StUdies, Assoc. pressed with the friendliness Professor Grahame Feletti, she and hospitality of the people of has been involved in a series of Newcastle," they said. seminars which were set up for "Not only has the sharing curriculum develop­ University community made us ment ideas and presented a talk feel very welcome, but when on curriculum development at Torunn was enrolled at her university. Waratab Primary School, the [ngunn Ytrehus, Tor Vidor Eilertsen and their children, Runar (left) and Toronn At the same time, Tor staff there went out of their (righl) relax in the campus grounds. Vidar, a lecturer in Education way to make her feel welcome, Theory for the Norwegian making special provision for The old saying "When currently visiting the Univer­ Deparunent of Education, has the language difference. in Rome, do as the Romans sity is applying the rule "When been looking at curriculum "It's these special things do" can also be applied to in Australia, do as the Aussies development within this that have made our visit to Australia, and one family do". university. He has been Newcastle very successful and very enjoyable," they said.

BULLETIN. \3 , The Editor, Letter to the Editor [2!(J University of Newcastle Bulletin, Ad vertisements Shared AccommodaUon Dear Editor, The Editor. (relatively) trouble-free move­ Wanted - Someone to share two­ bedroom fUlly-furnished flat in University of Newcastle Bulletin. ment into the building, and all the The Executive of the Staff Bar Beach (within walking staff involved in the movement Association wishes me to express Dear Editor, are to be thanked for their co­ distance to beach and shops). our dismay that a tendentious operation and tolerance. The Please contact Sue Muloin at Ext. "The Chancellery" Vice-Chancellor has personally letter should have been given the 6787 or 29 5761. May I publicly. on behalf thanked a number of the key privilege of insertion in a copy of of the University. thank all those personnel involved. It was Bulletin and presented as if it Wanted involved in bringing the Chancel­ important that we made the move were a statement of University Used, useless or non-functional lery into being and into operation. and become operational before the policy. Professor Ewans' letter electronic!computerlrecording! The building has been completed new academic year, and this has about the Ourimbah Campus, on time and within budget, with been achieved, with minimal VCR equipment. Required as set while obviously fair comment in good provision retained for application of Murphy's Law. dressing for the Drama Depart­ complementary landscaping, As for the building itself, 1 itself, should not have been ment's production of "Hencefor­ which is currently under way and express my pleasure and apprecia­ privileged above other contribu­ ward" by Alan Ayckbourn. Please due for completion in the new tion for such a fine building as the tions to the ongoing debate about telephone Production Co­ year. Leightons, the building home of the executive and the University's future on the ordinator, Foveaux Kirby on 77 company, bas contributed a sum administration and support facility central coast. 1401 (until December 26 or after of money for a supporting water for academic administration. No It is particularly irritating January 11. 1992). feature and sculpture, and this doubt, in accordance with (good?) that the letter should have been commission is being undertaken university tradition, there will be by Mr Vlase Nikoleski. well­ knockers exhibiting cultural accorded such a high proftle when For Sale known sculptor and Head of the cringe, but for once, why not it contains several slighting Sigma GK 1984 Station wagon. University's Fine Arts Depart­ believe that as a first-class references to other contribUtions 2.6 litre automatic. Very solid ment. The "clothing" of the university we have achieved to the said debate. It is also a and reliable, no rust. $4,400 or building, in terms of art works something first-class which will matter of general academic near offer. Please telephone and landscape has been placed in endure for generations to come? courtesy to refer to one's COl­ David on Ext. 6187 or 52 7978 the hands of the University 1 would like to take the leagues by their scholarly titles. (after hours). Architect. Mr Philip Pollard. and opportunity of wishing all the The President of UNSA, Dr Bill the Art Exhibition Officer, Ms readers of the Bulletin a Merry For Sale Virginia 8irt, assisted by the Christmas. Warren, may not be particularly Fleeces, suitable for home University's Art Curator and disturbed by this (especially since Consultant, Ms Katrina Rumley. LF. Hennessy, he has now been promoted to spinning. Some coloured. $8 A large number of staff Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Adminis­ Assoc. Professor), but it does each. Please telephone Central are owed our thanks for the tration). increase the impression of Animal House on Ext. 6220. acerbity which characterises For Sale by Tender Professor Ewans' letter. 2 x Typewriters. Olivetti ETl 15 The Editor, been thought? (I am not at all sure The Staff Association electronic with interface and University of Newcastle Bulletin, how the building's name is sympathises with the Warden of tractor feed. Purchased in 1985 officially spelt, but 1 draw the Central Coast campus, and 1986. For inspection or Dear Editor, comfort from the fact that in the confronted with the gargantuan further information please contact BULLETIN one more instance of task, in the absence of adequate Me M Compton on Phone 67 I have had the opportunity to walk misspelling will not be amiss.) funding. Academic concern about 2644. around the two latest buildings on The curve of the front, the the Central Coast is widespread, Tenders close on Friday, the campus and feel I must rectangle of the main building and but by no means either unanimous January 24. 1992 and should be express my enthusiasm through the little triangle perched cutely or generally unsympathetic to clearly marked "Tender for your pages. on top: the association of sand­ Professor Ewans' position. It can Typewriters" and addressed to: First, the new Architecture stone with the delightful red brick only be of benefit to the Univer­ The Purchasing Officer, Building - or the Building so reminiscent of many an sity at large to establish a less Purchasing Department, Building, as 1 believe it is to be overseas university. In short, a pressurised forum for discussion, University of Newcastle. 2308 known. What entrepreneurial veritable symphony of shape, with considerate provision for a The University reserves foresight by the administration to structure and texture. right of reply. the right to reject any or all think of cashing in on the The building will surely serve as a tenders. increasing number of cars using monument to the a steadfastness Norman Talbot, the campus! Admittedly, 1 have of our administrators in the face HOfWrary Secretary, Mr Pl Myors, seen ''the service station" before of cost, in order to give us, as a The University Of Newcastle Staff Asst. Bursar (Supply) the petrol bowsers have been focal point, something which truly Association, installed, but what a clever idea it reflects that degree of harmony A Branch of FA USA. was to have offices over "the which now exists in the Univer­ workshop." sity. Road Safety the main entrance (off the 1 must confess my first reaction All staff and students are re­ roundabout) with the ring road (ie. was that this "workshop" was Lionel Farrell minded that the normal rules of between Car Parks numbers 1 and excessively large, until 1 recog­ the road apply to the roadways on 2). The rules of the road require nised its proximity to Aviation. Thank you for your varied and the University campus. that traffic turning across the path Concern has been ex­ Thinking ahead to a time when the lively contributions to debate of oncoming traffic must give pressed about the tendency of way. workshop might accommodate through your letters to the editor some vehicle drivers to drive on future elements of salary pack­ this year. The University expects, of the campus without due care and course, that all licensed drivers ages, such as executive jets, I believe you are retiring and take other than in accordance with the who bring vehicles onto the strikes me as good planning. this opportunity to wish you a statutory road rules. campus are fully aware of the And what can one write about The long and happy retirement. Of particular concern is statutory rules of the road and the 'T' intersection at the top of Chancellery that has not already - Editor their obligation to abide by them. B u L L E T N • 14 Research Grants for 1991

+ Chicken Meat Research and Development Council Research Grants December 16, 1991 Research and development relating to the chicken meat industry in 1992193 .. Honeybee Research & Development Council December 16, 1991 Research grants in the areas of: nutrition and disease; pollination and pesticides; bee breeding; resource management and the value of the industry. .. Coopers & Lybrand Accounting Education & Research Fund December 16, 1991 Research projects in an accounting-related area. Preference for projects that lead to a post-graduate degree and deal with current and topical problems. + Egg Industry Research & Development Councils December 16, 1991 Research grants, fellowships and studentships + AINSE Post-doctoral Research Programs December 16, 1991 .. SANDOZ Foundation for Gerontological Research January 21, 1992 Research into aging, particularly in fields of: Biology; Pharmacology; Immunology; Geriatric Medicine; Psychogeriatrics and Epidemiology .. Canadian Studies Program January 21, 1992 Faculty Enrichment Award Program (PEP) + Australian/Greek Travel Awards February 4, 1992 Training or study in Greece for persons established in the professions, primary and secondary industry, education, business, public service or the arts. • Criminology Research Council February 4, 1992 Support for research projects which are likely to produce results of June 2, 1992 relevance for the prevention and control of crime throughout Australia. October 6, 1992 + ARC Project Grants February 7, 1992 + Grape & Wine Research Council February 10, 1992 Research projects relating to grape and wine industries + ARC Collaborative Research Grants Program February 12, 1992 To support high quality research which bas the potential for economic and social benefit to Australia and to encourage research collaboration between higher education institutions and industry. + Egg Industry Research & Development Council March 10, 1992 Travel/Conference Applications + Chicken Meat Research & Development Council March 10, 1991 Travel/Conference application FELLOWSHIPS AND CONFERENCES

+ Meat Research Corporation January 23, 1992 Financial support for International or National Conferences • Oxford Nuffield Medical Fellowships - 1992 February 20, 1992 Fellowships in either a medical science or clinical medicine department.

Further information and relevant application forms are available from the Office for Research - telephone 21 5305.

Diary Note HERDSA (Higher Education Research and Development University of Newcastle Society of Australasia) Information Night Conference 1992 Academia Under Pressure Date: Monday, August 31,1992 Theory and Practice for the 21st Century Venue: University Great Hall Time: 4.30 pm to 7 pm This conference will be held at Monash University CoUege Gippsland Representatives from all Faculties ofthe Univer­ Tuesday, July 7 to Friday, July 10 sity will be present on this evening to provide SuhThemes prospective students with information on courses * Theories about Learoing and putting and admission procedures for non-standard en­ them into practice * Academic and Language Sk1lls try (eg. mature-age admission). • The Changing Student Population * Research on the acad«hnlc profession If you are contemplating undertaking studies at 200 word abstracts for Papers, Workshops and the University, please come along to this evening Demonstratlonsare invited by March 1, 1992 and talk to us. Further information available from the Convenor or the Secretary, Julie Swain, Centre for Distance Learning, Prospective Student Liaison Officer. Monash University CoDege Gippsland, Churchlll, Vic. 3842 Telephone (049) 21 5320 Telephone (051) 226227 Fax: (051) 226578

B U L LET IN. 15 Something for the Kids Maths Competition ... a week of tun, learning and discovery The University's Department of Community Programmes presents Summer School 1992 January 13 - 17 Artists' Workshop Thursday and Friday, January IS, Workshop One - Two sessions 16 and 17 (10 am to 12.30 pm) Monday and Toesday, January 13 Age Group - 10 to 13 years & 14 (10 am to 12.30 pm) $45 Age Group - 9 to II years Course Leader - Ms May Nilsen $35 Environmental Sdence - an Course Leader - Ms Jacqui IntroducUon to Geology Henderson Two sessions - Wednesday and Workshop Two - Two sessions Thursday, January 15 and 16 (1.30 Monday and Tuesday. January 13 pmt04 pm) & 14 (1.30 pm to 4 pm) Age group - II to 15 years Age Group - 9 to II years $22 $35 Course Leader - Me Phil Kuehn Course Leader - Ms Jacqui GuJtar for Beginners Pictured above are the joint certainly the case with the Maths Henderson Two sessions, Thursday and winners of the 11th Hunter Region competition. Primary Mathematics Competi­ The Director of Education Keyboard for Kids Friday, January 16 and 17 (10 am tion, sponsored by the Newcastle in the Hunter Region, Mr Alan Two sessions, Monday and to 12.30 pm) Pemanent Building Society and Beard, thanking the Newcastle Toesday, January 13 & 14 (1.30 Age group - 9 to 14 years conducted under the direction of Permanent on behalf of the pm to 4 pm) $32 University lecturer in Mathemat­ Department of Education, said the Age Group - 9 to 14 years Course Leader - Me Graham ics, Mr Fred Bishop. competition satisfies a number of $32 Aubrey The winners, Ben Foster needs - life-long learning, Course Leader - Mr Graham Computer Programming (left) from Charlestown Public entrepreneurship and a love of Aubrey Five sessions - Monday to Friday, School and Gregory Undsay learning. Drama January 13 to 17 (10 am to 12.30 (right) from Tea Gardens Public "It is highly relevant to the Drama 1 - One session, Tuesday pm) School gained the highest scores general direction of education morning (10 am to 12.30 pm) Age group - 13 and above in the competition out of more today. Age Group - 7 to 10 years $80 than 10,000 entrants from 227 "The community needs to $20 Course Leader - Simon primary schools and will hold the be aware of the imJX)rtance of Course Leader - Mr Michael Radio Broadcasting "Our Town Shield" jointly over learning, particularly problem Smythe Three sessions - Wednesday, the next 12 months. solving and this competition is an Drama 2 - One session, Wednes­ Thursday and Friday, January IS, Also pictured are Mr Fred excellent contribution to that day afternoon (1.30 pm to 4 pm) 16 and 17 (2 pm to 4 pm) Bishop (left) and Managing aspect," Mr Beard said. Age Group - II to 14 years Age group - 15 and above Director of The Newcastle Placings in the competi­ $20 $55 Permanent Building Society, Mr tion are as follows: Course Leader - Mr Michael Course Leader - Me Steve Ford Frank Wotherspoon (right). Year 6 Division The presentation cer­ 1st Equal Ben Foster, Charlestown Smythe E~hnent application emony, attended by winners and Public School Pbotogrammetry forms for the Summer School are placegetters in the competition, Gregory Lindsay, Tea Gardens Three sessions, Monday, Tuesday available from the Department of parents, friends and teachers, was Public School and Wednesday, January 13, 14 Community Programmes, a happy occasion which was the 2nd Nick Randall New Lambton and 15 (10 am to 12.30 pm) University of Newcastle. 2308. culmination of an enormous Public School Age Group - 16 to 18 years Telephone (049) 21 5551 or 21 exercise in organisation and 3ed Nadine Stanley Tea Gardens $45 5558. strong mathematical competition Public School Course Leader - Mr Michael amongst the entrants. Year 5 Division Elfick. Mr Wotherspoon told 1st Gareth Pearce Cooranbong Circle Dancing guests that the competition was Community School One session - Thursday, January the most successful of its type in 2nd Paul Faulkner Kahibah Public 16 Australia and was steadily School Age Group - 13 and over increasing in numbers each year. 3ed Chris Jensen New Lambton $18 He said that "success is only Public School Course Leader - Ms Margaret achieved by effort" and this was ••• Turner Creative You Session One - Monday, January 13 (10 am to 12.30 pm) University of Newcastle Age group - 11 years and over 1992 Academic Year $18 Course Leader - Ms Margaret Turner Semester 1 commences March 2, 1992 Session Two - Wednesday. Semester 1 Recess Aprt117-26, 1992 inclusive Semester 1 concludes June 12, 1992 January 15 (10 am to 12.30 pm) Mid Year Examinations June 15 to July 3, 1992 Age group - 13 years and over Semester 2 commences July 20, 1992 $18 Semester 2 Recess September 26 • October 11, 1992 Inclusive Course Leader - Ms Margaret Semester 2 concludes November 6, 1992 Tomer End of Year Examinations November 9 to November 27, 1992 Mastering Matbs Three sessions - Wednesday •

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