Staff development links and networks
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Mentoring Resources
The framework for mentoring at UQ
Following the development of a University Mentoring Policy (HUPP 5.80.19) a mentoring framework based on best practice principles to implement the policy has been developed. The training resources related to mentoring as a part of this framework are provided on the Mentoring at UQ website so that information about the program and its internal procedures are equally available to all staff.
Clear instructions are available to mentors and mentorees on their responsibilities in the relationship and requirements for them to prepare a statement of their development objectives.
Please Note: Any participant has the opportunity to request a change in mentoring partner or to withdraw from the program without recrimination at any time during the partnership.
Other UQ staff development providers
TrainIT - ITS Training Services
Train IT (ITS Training Services) Website is a department of ITS which provides non-academic training courses which focus on enhancing the conceptual IT understanding and skill levels of staff and students. Train IT conducts workshops and courses in selected aspects of computing and information processing, including the use of popular computer packages and other facilities supported by ITS.
The UQ Library - Training and Advice
The UQ Library's Training and Advice Website contains information about staff development courses and workshops that the Library provides.
Ask IT Staff Development programs
Ask I.T.’s Training Website provides information specifically about the University’s computing help and training service for students. Staff can access online training via the LearningFast package provided through the Ask I.T. Online Training website.
Quick IT
The Quick IT Page provides online instructions and help for using a range of common software.
Institute for Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE)
ICTE at The University of Queensland offers an extensive range of continuing education and professional development courses for the local community throughout the year. These include part-time English language courses that staff who speak English as a second language may attend to enhance their skills. A staff discount of 20% is available for work-related and professional development activites. ICTE is located at The University of Queensland and can be contacted on 3365 6739 or via their website.
Unifit
Unifit is a health and fitness program designed to encourage University staff to adopt a safe and enjoyable exercise routine. UniFit's primary aim is to provide personal attention and group support in an affordable, high quality program.
SI-net
SI-net is the University's student administration system. Training is compulsory for all staff requiring viewer or update access to SI-net and is delivered across a number of modules. The content of each module covers a different aspect of SI-net. Click here to enrol.
External staff development providers
The Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM)
The ATEM of Queensland is a professional association of administrators and managers working in Australasian universities and colleges. The primary objective of ATEM is to create a fellowship of those engaged in tertiary education administration with a view to raising the standard of professional qualifications and practice in the field of education administration covered by Association membership.
Further Information Regarding ATEM courses anc be found at http://www.atem.org.au. Annually nominations are invited through Heads of Organisational units for selected participants to be half funded by the USDC for specific ATEM courses. Organisations wishing to fully fund their nominee should apply directly to ATEM.
Many excellent staff development courses of varying length are run through ATEM.
The Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee (AVCC)
The AVCC offers a variety of management programs to cater for leadership and professional development needs. These provide a good opportunity for staff development at various levels for academic and general staff.
Annually nominations are invited through Heads of Organisational units for selected participants to be half funded by the USDC for specific AVCC courses. Organisations wishing to fully fund their nominee should apply directly to AVCC.
The Australian Institute of Management (AIM)
AIM offers a selection of Leadership and Management programs for supervisors at all levels.
Secretaries and Office Professionals Association
The University of Queensland Secretaries' and Office AA Professionals' Association (UQSOPA) organises seminars, workshops, networking opportunities and an annual conference for secretarial and administrative support staff from across the University. The Association provides opportunities to support members by fostering fellowship and the exchange of ideas.
Enquiries about UQSOPA, suggestions for guest speakers/presenters and applications to join the Association should be directed to the President, Ms Raewyn Peeti on extension 11002 or via email: r.peeti@uq.edu.au.
Action Learning Program Archive
The University of Queensland, TEDI ran a successful Action Learning program for a number of years. The Action Learning Website is an archive of the resources and wisdom, ranging from project planning tools, to evaluation tools, to informational websites and a comprehensive report on team mentoring.
Other links
Employee Self Service (ESS)
ESS is a web-enabled module of Aurion, the University's Human Resource Management System. By accessing ESS, you will be able to view and modify your own personnel-related data over the internet. You can also register for the same Staff Development courses offered on this website via ESS.
Teaching and Educational Development Institute (TEDI)
The TEDI Website provides information about the educational consultancy, evaluation and resource development services the institute offers to all University Staff.
UQ Graduate School
The UQ Graduate School Website offers information on services and funding opportunities for researchers, scholarships and higher degree research administration at UQ.