f AUCHMUTY UBRARY the Ear flrJ,1\P6 ~-v'lo.l ~ the nner ar EDITION 12 THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE 15 October, 1996 Conservatorium Travel Procedures NOTICES Fundraiser CLASSIES As a further initiative to streamline current procedures, it has been deter­ The Conservatorium of Mus'lc Housesitting Wanted Call for Nominations mined that TVL forms will not be required Foundation will be holding a major Lecturer seeks housing for first semester for travel related expense claims under fundraising concert on 1997. If you are going on leave and need 1996 Convocation Medal and the value of $50. Such claims may be Saturday 19 October at 7.30pm someone to take care of your house, your Newton~John Award submitted to the Accounts Payable Section to raise funds for the purchase of plants. your pets, please contact Pam on 5160 using the 'Claim for Travelling Expense' Nominations are now being called for Northumberland House previously For Sale form C2, or paid through the University the prestigious Convocation Medal and the Dept of Planning, King St, Large glass topped oblong dining table with Cashier using a Petty Cash form. Receipts Newton-John Award which recognises Newcastle. grey edging/legs 6 very sturdy comfortable the achievements of our outstanding substantiating all claims will still be chairs, very good condition. $250 ono. The tickets are $35 each and include graduates. required, as will the Signature of an officer Contact Anne Burtoft 6444 or (ah) 33 4247. pre and post-concert drinks (wine, The Convocation Medal is awarded for with the appropriate financial delegation. champagne, tea, coffee); a wonderful professional excellence to a graduate at There is no change to the requirement variety concert by staff and students; International Conference the forefront of innovative developments of the University insurer that authorised free entry into the draw for 26 prizes or discoveries in any freld. The Newton­ University travel is to be notified to the on Federation to the value of.over $5000 (including John Award is presented to a graduate Head of Department by memorandum, or trips to Coffs Harbour, overnight who has contributed towards enhancing noted in a Departmental register if a TVL Hosted by the University of Western accommodation; lunch for 2; tickets the quality of life in the community with Form is not completed in respect of the Sydney to be held at the Gazebo Hotel, to Beauty & the Beast; sets of CD's; an emphasis on originality, aesthetic or travel. Parramatta 20-22 November 1996 a guitar etc etc) and supper. long lasting value. If further information is required please Enquiries: (02) 9678 7820, Nominations close 31 October, Tickets available from the contact Wayne Leslie on 5124. (02) 9678 7846 1996 and the awards are presented at the Conservatorium. Travel Related Rates/Allowances fax, (02) 9678 7804 Convocation Annual Dinner to be held on Mileage· Private MotorVehicle Use email: [email protected] 8 March, I 997. All information provided is Engine Capacity Cents Per Km treated with the utmost confidentiality. British Council 1600" and under 48.1 For further information, please contact International Seminar 160 I" to 2000" 54.5 AVCC Ms Alison Kinder, Convocation Officer on 200 I" to 3000" 65.2 300 Icc and over 58.8 6459 or email: [email protected]. Effective Water Quality Management au. Reimbursement of mileage to Central Post Budget Statement The seminar aims to discuss recent Coast Campus will not be paid unless (issued 20 September, /996) current developments and future there are exceptional circumstances, and It is essential for Australia to continue Tighes Hill Reunion proposals in integrated water quality with the approval of the Pro Vice­ to have a higher education system of management - freshwater, drinking, Chancellor Central Coast Campus. world standing. This system should be a A reunion of all students, graduates and operational monitoring and methods, New daily rates for accommodation for diverse one with the highest possible staff members of the University and its policies and strategic issues. staff travelling interstate or overseas as access. antecedents who were working or Details to be announced April 1997. well as meal break allowances can be There are long term issues which must enrolled at the University at the Tighes Promotions Manager found on the CWIS be addressed on the role of Australian Hill campus during the I 960s, will be held International Seminars higher education, the contributions it in conjunction with the Convocation The British Council Symposium makes to the society and economy, and Annual Dinner on Saturday 8 March, 1997. I Beaumont Place the levels of funding which are necessary While this sounds a long way off, we are Oxford OX I 2PJ, UK for the universities to fulfil the role and collecting contact details for anyone who telephone: +44(0) 1865 316636 A half day symposium, Conference­ contributions required of them. It is may be interested in attending so we can fax: +44(0) 1865 516590/557368 Ville Newcastle, hosted by the expected that these issues wiU<be give sufficient notice for those living email: InternationaI.Seminars@britcoun. Department of Leisure and Tourism appropriately addressed in the Review of outside the region. org Studies in association with Newcastle Higher Education Financing and Policy: the (Members of Convocation who are Tourism Ltd will be held on Friday 25 AVCC welcomes the announcement of from groups other than the Tighes Hill October in Room 3 City Hall from this Review in the Federal Budget. campus during the 60s are also welcome 1997 Diaries I - 4.30pm. The system needs to be funded at a to attend!) Like many regional centres, Newcastle level which will maintain internationally If you are interested in attending the The foHowing diaries are available for is trying to establish itself as a major competitive standards of quality. The reunion, or still keep in touch with anyone issue. Please fill out a separate store issue destination for conferences and conven­ Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee who would have been at the Tighes Hill note with diary requirements only, all tions.ln order to succeed it is important (AVCC) recognises that, in the funding of campus or the beginnings of the Callaghan goods will be issued all together. to consider key strategic questions like: this system, there needs to be a recogni­ campus, it would be much appreciated if Calendar refills Number Price Who chooses Newcastle as a conference tion of both the public and private you could contact Alison Kinder, Convoca­ Desk· Collins 15 085 001 0.75 destination? benefits graduates obtain from a university tion Officer, with any relevant names or Desk· Harbour P5 085 002 7.10 What facilities do they demand? education. contact details, on 6459 or email:convocat How important is Newcastle as a place for The AVCC draws attention to the Calendar stand a memorable conference experience? [email protected]. Desk· Collins 15 086 001 2.60 growing gap between the present level of What steps should service providers and Tickets will go on sale from December Desk· Harbour 15 086 002 11.60 the universities' operating grants and the and group bookings will be accepted. the Newcastle Visitor and Convention demands on the system to maintain Diaries Bureau be taking to secure more confer­ quality, including the offering of salaries at A4 I day per page 15 130001 5.70 ences and conventions for the city? levels which are both nationally and A4 2 days per page 15 130002 3.40 How should Newcastle City Haft be internationally competitive. 1996 A4 I week per opening 2,80 15 130003 developed and refurbished as a conference, The AVCC acknowledges that the AS I day per page Newcastle Lecture 15 130004 155 convention and meeting place? Government has made its funding ,~ A5 2 days per page P5 130005 2,25 These and other relevant matters' will decisions in regard to higher education . ~ AS I week per opening Convocation, the graduate P5 130006 1.90 be discussed. Representatives of business, There are nevertheless some immediate Pocket I day per page 115 body invites you to attend the 15 130007 government, education and the commu­ issues which need to be addressed before Pocket 2 days per page 15 130008 2.70 1996 Newcastle Lecture nity are invited to attend. (At the close of the Budget is implemented, and the Vice­ AppointmentM I day per page delivered by 15130011 8.40 proceedings, delegates are invited to join Chancellors are aware of the need to gain -- the Lord Mayor, Councillor Greg Heys, in .----- Mr John Doyle Parliamentary approval of the Budget Do You Need Publicity? launching a new publication, Imaging package. a graduate of the University, Newcastle: Proceedings of the Imaging The immediate issues are the foreshad­ also known as Newcastle SympOSium.) Do you have an event or function you owed changes to the Higher Education CRampaging Roy Slaven' Registration, a working lunch and -- would like publicised to the media? If so Contribution Scheme (HECS) and to the of cCIub Buggery fame afternoon tea are free. universities' operating grants, and relate to contact Carolyn Warner by fax 7420, To register. contact Dr David Rowe, at 7pm on Friday 8 November, email: cwarner@mail or phone her on the need to maintain eqUity and access, Department of Leisure and Tourism 1996 Griffith Duncan Theatre 6856 by the Friday before the event. and to give the universities more certainty Studies, no later than Spm on Monday 21 in their forward planning. Carolyn will then be happy to include it October, on 6630; fax 7402; email: LTDR@ in the media diary which is sent out each Accordingly, the AVeC urges: cc.newcastle.edu.au Monday to local media.