Apologies for cross-posting.
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Please find below summary details of the courses advertised in
UCoSDA's (Universities' and Colleges' Staff Development Agency's)
monthly mailing.
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An Introduction to Higher Education
(A Programme for New Administrators)
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Introduction
The Planning Group has now met and organised the three Introduction to
Higher Education courses that will run in 1999. These are:
University of Durham 14th - 16th April, 1999
University of Bristol 15th - 17th September, 1999
University of Birmingham 19th - 21st January, 2000
If you would like to make early reservations for places on these
courses, please complete the attached nomination form and return it
to: Wendy Mason, Courses Administrator, UCoSDA, 65 Wilkinson Street,
The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2GJ or Fax: 0114 222 1333.
Separate brochures will be circulated for these courses.
Background
This programme, `An Introduction to Higher Education' has been running
successfully in various forms since 1971. It has been designed for
those who have been recently appointed or promoted to university or
college administrative posts. It is intended to serve as an induction
into key aspects of the higher education system.
By bringing together administrators from a wide variety of
institutions and backgrounds, it enables participants to establish
contacts, share experiences and set their jobs and roles in a wider
context.
The course is presented three times a year in Durham, Bristol and
Birmingham and runs over three days. The curriculum is the same for
each of the three presentations and administrators may choose which of
the courses best fits in with their own work schedule.
Aim
The aim of the course is to increase participants' knowledge and
understanding of the higher education system and of their role within
it.
Target Participants
It is intended for staff recently appointed or promoted to an
administrative post from universities, colleges and other institutions
of HE, ideally within the first 6-12 months of service. Participants
are likely to be in jobs that are substantially administrative rather
than clerical in nature and be on administrative grades 1-3 or APT&C
grade 26 and above.
Programme
The programme will include both presentations and participative
activities as well as opportunities for informal discussions. The
curriculum covers:
· Framework of Higher Education · Quality and Accountability
· Funding and Finance · Administrative Roles and Responsibilities
· Structures and Decision Making . Visions
· Strategic Management
Fee
The fee for these three day residential programmes will be: £320 members, £640 non-members.
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An Introduction to Higher Education
Nomination/Booking Form
If you would like to make an early nomination for one of the
Introduction to Higher Education courses to be held in 1999, please
complete the form below:
Please highlight preferred course.
University of Durham 14th –16th April, 1999
University of Bristol 15th –17th September, 1999
University of Birmingham 19th – 21st January, 2000
Surname ..............................................................
(Dr/Miss/Mr/Mrs/Ms/Prof)
Forenames ..............................................................
(Please underline forename to be used on the course)
Institution ...............................................................
Position held ..............................................................
Department ................................................................
Address for correspondence ......................................
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Email address..............................................................
Brief description of current duties ...........................
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Any special dietary requirements...............................
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Do you have any other special requirements? ...........
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I enclose a cheque for £320/£640 payable to ‘UCoSDA’ with my
application.
Please return the completed form at your earliest convenience and in
any case before the closing date of Friday, 19th February, 1999 to:
Wendy Mason,
Courses Officer,
UCoSDA, Ingram House,
65 Wilkinson Street,
The University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2GJ.
Tel: 0114 222 1335 Fax: 0114 222 1333 Email: [log in to unmask]
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