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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The Higher Education Estate:
Building a Better Future
28th April - 30th April, 1999
Background
Estates and Buildings not only represent one of the major heads of a
university’s or college’s expenditure but make a vital contribution to
the overall student learning experience. We have therefore chosen to
continue with the theme ‘Building a Better Future’ for this year’s
course. Concurrent with changes in higher education which have
affected us all, the management of estates and buildings has also been
much affected by new technology and highly developed office systems.
The staff responsible for the provision and administration of
buildings and estates need not only to update their professional
skills, but also to develop their administrative, managerial and
personal skills, particularly in the field of communications and
resource management.
Objectives
· To demonstrate that the management of estates has a key role inassisting universities and colleges to meet their key objectives, ie
teaching and research and to explore that key role in detail.
· To include training on some important personal and professional management skills for estates staff.
· To demonstrate a commitment by Directors of Estates and AUDE to promoting staff development.
· To provide a professional development opportunity for senior and middle managers in higher education estates departments.
Speakers (to include)
· Bob Hardwick, Assistant Director of UCoSDA, and
· Richard Metcalfe, Director of Estates, University of Durham.
Plus
· Representatives of AUDE
· Directors of Estates
· Funding Council Estates Adviser
· Senior HE Management
Convenor
Bob Hardwick, Assistant Director, UCoSDA.
Content
The programme will be based on key issues for estates staff, which in
recent years have included the following:
an overview of recent changes in higher education;
the HEFCE’s view on estates management;
strategies for higher education estates;
quality assurance/customer care;
matching maintenance to strategies;
the financial dimension;
an institutional approach to estates management;
the environmental dimension;
dealing with priorities and pressures;
the safety dimension;
managing change.
Target participants
· Staff in higher education estates departments below director level,
with management responsibility (in pre-1992 universities probably on
academic-related scales).
. Staff at similar levels, new to the HE sector.
. Non-specialist administrators at similar levels who need an
understanding/overview of key aspects of estate management in HE.
Venue
The University of Birmingham Conference Park.
Dates
From 12.00 noon, Wednesday, 28th April, 1999
to 14.00 (including lunch), Friday, 30th April, 1999.
Fee
Members - £325 per delegate, inclusive of en-suite accommodation (2 nights), all meals, tutoring and
documentation. Non-members - £650 per delegate, inclusive of en-suite accommodation (2 nights),
all meals, tutoring and documentation.
Completed nomination forms should be returned by Friday, 29th January, 1999 to:
Wendy Mason, UCoSDA, Ingram House, 65 Wilkinson Street, University of Sheffield,
Sheffield S10 2GJ. Telephone number: 0114 222 1335 Fax number: 0114 222 1333
Email: [log in to unmask]
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The Higher Education Estate:
Building a Better Future
Nomination/Booking Form
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? ..............................................
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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