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UWA Staff Orientation

UWA Staff Orientation. February 2013. Welcome to the University. Professor Paul Johnson Vice-Chancellor. Preamble to the University Act (1911). Whereas of the States of the Commonwealth Western Australia alone is unprovided with a University .

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UWA Staff Orientation

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  1. UWA Staff Orientation February 2013

  2. Welcome to the University Professor Paul Johnson Vice-Chancellor

  3. Preamble to the University Act (1911) Whereas of the States of the Commonwealth Western Australia alone is unprovided with a University. And whereas it is desirable that provision should be made for further instruction in those practical arts and liberal studies which are needed to advance the prosperity and welfare of the people. And whereas it is desirable that special encouragement and assistance should be afforded those who may be hindered in the acquisition of sound knowledge and useful learning by lack of opportunity or means …

  4. Values • High performance culture • Academic freedom • Continuous improvement • Open, honest, tolerant, fair, trustworthy • Transparent and accountable • Equity and merit

  5. Defining Characteristics • High quality • Comprehensive • Research intensive • International focus • Technologically innovative • Committed to equity • Community resource

  6. Ambition In 2012 UWA achieved its goal to be counted in the top 100 universities in the world. • It is currently ranked 96 according to the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) UWA aims to be counted among the top 50 universities in the world by 2050

  7. UWA in 2012 • Total Students: 24,435 • Undergraduate: 19,125 • Postgraduate: 5,310 • Higher degree (Research): 2,058 • Other postgraduate: 3,252

  8. Performance Australia’s foremost independent university rating body, The 2013 Good Universities Guide, gives UWA five stars on the key performance measures of: • Positive Graduate Outcomes  • Graduate Starting Salaries  • Research Intensivity • Research Grants  • Student Demand 

  9. UWA Planning Operational Priorities Plan (OPP) • Guides and develops short-term priorities • Identifies a limited number of strategies over a given time frame • Links planning with the budget • Provides a management, accountability and quality tool

  10. OPP Priorities Education • Improve the quality of the student learning experience Research and Research Training • Improve the quality and impact, and productivity of research and research training. External Relations • To improve the University’s positioning and reputation, and to develop strategic relationships and community engagement. People and Resources • To develop our people and resources

  11. SENATE University Governance UWA Act, 1911 SENATE VICE - CHANCELLOR COMMITTEES Statute No. 10 ACADEMIC BOARD Statute No. 19 EXECUTIVE VC ADVISORY DVCs, EDFR Registrar COMMITTEES ACADEMIC COUNCIL ACADEMIC COUNCIL COMMITTEES FACULTIES FACULTY DEANS COMMITTEES Statute No. 8 SCHOOL HEADS SCHOOLS COMMITTEES

  12. Behaviour in the Workplace • Organisational culture has a huge impact on performance • Bullying and harassment have no place in the University • UWA Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct: ethical framework • Guidelines for Conduct in the Workplace: more specific direction

  13. Supporting Life Balance • Security and support around balancing work-life issues • Flexible work practices matching a diverse workforce • Our aim: healthier, happier, committed and productive workforce

  14. Family-friendly workplace • Generous parental leave arrangements • a broad definition of ‘family’ • recognition of same sex relationships • arrangements for the adoption of children • Children in the Workplace policy • Child care facilities and help for staff with school-aged children • Generous sick leave entitlements

  15. Employee benefits – salary packaging • Employees can choose to receive their salary as a combination of cash and approved benefits • Employees receive a tax saving through pre-tax payroll deductions • Salary packaging Items (approved benefits) include: superannuation; child care; vehicles; parking; tools of the trade; UWA Sport & Recreation Association memberships; laptops, mobile phones and PDAs; airport lounge membership; University Club memberships

  16. Staff Engagement • Cultural • Sporting • Life-long learning

  17. Issues for 2013 The University of Western Australia celebrates its Centenary. Staff are invited to contribute to discussions about UWA’s future: http://www.staff.uwa.edu.au/uwa-futures Centum, symbolised by the number 100, is UWA’s informal mascot for 2013 and intended to engage interest and inspire participation by staff, students and visitors, who can take their own photos or design their own Centum.

  18. Staff Member’s Welcome Ms Fiona Maley Project Officer/Research Manager Population Health

  19. Student’s Welcome Cameron Barnes 2013 UWA Guild President

  20. Career Development at UWA Professor Vivienne Blake Director, Organisational and Staff Development Services

  21. Supporting Excellent Performance at UWA Annual Professional Development Review (PDR) Performance Appraisal Review (PAR) Commencing Professional Development Review (CPDR) • What have I achieved • Has my role changed? • What are my goals for the coming year? • Do I have the skills and capabilities to meet the necessary standards? • Formative feedback? • What development do I need? • Do I meet the necessary standards? • Is my performance well-balanced? • How do I compare with others? • What do I need to improve? • What is valued? • What is my role? • What standards do you expect? • What training do I need? • Who is there to assist me? • Can you recommend a mentor? What do you expect? How do I know?

  22. Close of Program Please help yourself to some morning tea. Thank you and Welcome!

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