Effective Teaching and Learning Conference 2008
Hosted by QUT
30 and 31 October 2008
The theme for the 2008 ETL Conference focuses on: Transitions In: Transitions Out
Academic staff are invited to engage colleagues with the policies, procedures and practices related to ‘transitions into’ university and ‘transitions out’ into professional practice (encompassing the academic professional practice of research) including:
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Enhancing the transition of commencing students into university
- Enhancing the employability capabilities and confidence of students as they prepare to transition into new professional environments
- Embedding and institutionalising good practice strategies for helping students
- Engage with their learning
- Engage with their profession
- Access appropriate academic and professional support mechanisms
- Acquire a sense of belonging including social integration into university and into their profession.
This conference is particularly targeted to academic teaching staff from the three sponsoring universities, and the Queensland regional universities. Those interested in teaching and learning in higher education from administrative and support areas are also welcome to attend.
The call for contributions is now open and will close 31 July, 2008.
Further information including key dates go to www.etl2008.qut.edu.au.
Please direct all enquiries to etl2008@qut.edu.au
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You're invited to the QUT Printery Open Day
Hosted by QPS
27 June 2008
QUT Printing Services are holding there annual Printery Open Day and would like to invite all QUT staff to attend. The event will showcase all QPS services demonstrating various print and collation techniques, and the online stationery store. QUT Publications will also be available to provide information and explain the importance of QUT's Corporate Identity.
QPS staff will be available to assist with any queries on the day and will be more then happy to share their knowledge about various printing techniques that might suit your needs. For more information about the event visit www.qps.qut.edu.au/rsvp
Where: 59 Castlemaine Street, Milton Q 4064
When: Friday 27 June, 2008
Time: 10.00am - 11.30am or 01.30pm - 03.00 pm
RSVP: Friday 13 June, 2008 at www.qps.qut.edu.au/rsvp
Please direct all enquiries to the Event Coordinator,
Annette Rawson
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Upload recommended readings using the Course Materials Database
The Course Materials Database (CMD) allows academic staff to make copyright readings available to students online. Academic staff are encouraged to upload their recommended readings to the CMD, making these readily accessible for students to read and print.
The CMD readings are accessed via QUT Blackboard or the Library website. Subject to the Copyright Act, material that can be uploaded includes:
- book chapters
- journal articles
- conference papers
- legislation
- cases
- whole works
- images
- past exam papers*
New material can be submitted to the CMD by completing an online request form. Material that has been uploaded previously can be reactivated when necessary. Please submit new requests and reactivate material required for Semester 2 as soon as possible to ensure it is available when required.
Students surveyed have requested that the CMD be more widely used. To learn more about CMD and how to upload documents, visit:
www.library.qut.edu.au/services/teaching/cmd_for_staff.jsp
* Released past exam papers are automatically included in the CMD but individual exam papers can be removed or added upon request.
Need help?
If you require assistance with:
- sourcing documents or submitting requests contact your Liaison Librarian
- tracking the progress of a request or another CMD query email the CMD Team, or phone 3138 3245
- using QUT Blackboard email the IT Help Desk, or phone 3138 4000
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Printing Requirements for Semester 2 2008: a reminder
To avoid delays, printing requests should be submitted to QUT Printing Services (QPS) as soon as possible. If you are unsure of the exact quantities required, submit what you think is a minimum and QPS will top up the quantities when final numbers are known. Please note that as we approach the start of semester 2, jobs will be printed according to the date they are received. Currently, the lead time for delivery is approximately 5 working days. Remember printing requests can be submitted in two ways:
1) Online at: www.qps.qut.edu.au/requisition
2) Campus drop off points see: www.qps.qut.edu.au/staff/photocopying
QPS offers a wide range of services including a CD and DVD duplication service. For a full listing of services visit the QPS website at: www.qps.qut.edu.au
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IT Security Awareness Program: coming soon
The IT Security team are in the process of trialling the new IT Security Awareness course For Your Eyes Only. The trial is being conducted to gather feedback about the training program before it is officially released to all staff across the University.
For Your Eyes Only, is a self-paced online training program which is being made available, via the For Staff portal in QUT Blackboard. The program consists of two sections, the Security Challenge assessment (10 questions) and an online course consisting of 15 short, 5 minute modules. The course can be resumed and completed at anytime, while the assessment can be attempted as many times as you like.
QUT encourages all staff to complete the program, in order to raise awareness about information security and compliance with QUT policies and procedures.
For all enquiries about the online IT Security Awareness training please contact the IT Helpdesk on:
Phone: 3138 4000
Email: ithelpdesk@qut.edu.au
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Forgotten your QUT Access Password!
Don’t get caught-out: set up your Challenge Response Answers
The next time you change your password you will be asked to set Challenge Response Answers. With Challenge Response Answers you will be able to obtain a new QUT Access password online if you forget your current one, without needing to contact the IT Helpdesk.
Set up your Challenge Response Answers
If you are a commencing staff member or a current staff member without Challenge Response answers, you will need to log into the QUT Access webpage (https://access.qut.edu.au) and select:
- “I wish to set up my Challenge Response answers” option;
- then follow the prompts.
All staff can change their Challenge Response Answers at anytime by logging into the QUT Access webpage (https://access.qut.edu.au) and:
- clicking on the “Change Challenge Response Answers” link
- submitting answers to at least three questions
To retrieve your password
You can change your password using any internet web browser:
- go to the QUT Access webpage (https://access.qut.edu.au)
- click on ”QUT users login”
- click the “forgotten your password?” link on the QUT Login page
- enter your username and follow the prompts.
You will be presented with a list of previously selected questions. You must answer at least three questions correctly before being directed to create a new password for yourself.
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