Issue 14, Monday 30 September 2002

Campus Director's drinks report 

Early Childhood Centre

Progressing well with the working Going out to tender in the next week Building should commence in November with construction completed by June 2003

Ramp from Union building to student accommodation/hockey pitch precinct

This project has been tendered and a contractor appointed. Work should commence within next month. The ramp will provide disabled access from the first floor of Union building to the student accommodation and Hockey Pitch and also back down to the pathway leading down to G, F and A Buildings.

A Building Plaza and Library Forecourt Landscaping

Funding had been received to demolish the front of the A building plaza and refurbish the remaining part of the plaza and the courtyard below. Funding had also been received to commence work on the landscaping of the area between A building and the Library. Both projects are interdependent and it now appears unlikely that funding for the second stage of the Library Forecourt Landscaping will be forthcoming. As a result, quantity surveyors are currently looking at both projects and will advise if there is any part of the project that can successfully be completed with the current funding without leaving the campus with an 'unfinished look'. It might be that neither of these projects proceed this year.

Security Review

A security review is currently being undertaken by AMTAC who will review all campuses of the university. Feedback to date has been positive about the way security matters are handled on the campus. A number of areas have been identified where security could be breached. A formal report will be issued later in the year. 

Non-Operational Project Submissions for 2003

At this stage it appears likely that a number of projects will receive funding in 2003 including emergency lighting in D building, energy monitoring, reconfiguration of gate 3 entry, installation of security camera system stage 1 and continuation of upgrade to external signage

LLEN

A Memorandum of Understanding has being signed between the campus and the Frankston/Mornington Peninsula Local Learning & Employment Network that will allow Monash to share its research expertise with the group. The first research project as a result of this MOU, valued at $50,000, has been awarded to the Faculty of Education at Peninsula to investigate alternative teaching settings already being made available within schools in the region.

Community

A brochure detailing articulation arrangements between Chisholm TAFE and Monash Peninsula has just been printed and distributed to local schools and the TAFE. The Faculty of Education is working with schools in the Hastings region to help develop these schools and their students

Psychology at Peninsula 

First year psychology will be offered at the campus as an elective next year. It will be offered via mixed mode delivery.

Women’s Networking and Support Group

This group has monthly lunchtime meetings with speakers/presentations/discussions. If you’d like to join contact Helen Dunne

2003 Campus Director arrangements 

John announced that he would retire at the end of the year. 

Nurturing & caring for yourself expo

Community Services is running a 'Nurturing and caring for yourself expo' from  14 to 17 October between 12 noon and 2 pm each day.

A range of events and activities will be held including free cooking demonstration, food displays and sampling, Feng Shui display, Aromatherapy and flower essence displays, health promotion displays and videos.

Bookings can be made at Community Services for the walking group, massage, yoga and relaxation classes, reflexology, Reiki and acupuncture that will also be held during the expo.

The events and activities will be held in the Upper Deck Cafe and Community Services. All students and staff are welcome to participate and to book for group or individual activities.

For further information, contact Community Services on extn 44223 or email Penny Kalkman.

Recycling for a better future

The Peninsula campus is introducing a new environmental program for the recycling of toner cartridges. 

In association with Corporate Recycling, instead of placing empty toner cartridges from your fax, photocopier and printers in the bin, place them in the Corporate Recycling Box. To have a Corporate Recycling box delivered please automate via the Corporate Recycling website. 

The plastic from the toner cartridges is granulated into different polymers and then re-moulded into a variety of different products including tables, seats and benches with the aim of having signs and outdoor furniture made for the university grounds. Two benches using the recycling technique are already in use in the hockey field.

Rebate System

Rebates for each Corporate Recycling bin will be allocated back to the section that books the pick up. To receive a rebate schedule sheet please register on the Corporate Recycling website and ask for the Monash rebate sheet in the comments section. The information sheet will be emailed. Many areas of the university have the funds created returned as a donation from Relay for Life or have recycled seats and tables donated back to the university.

Collections

When your Corporate Recycling bin is full please automate the collection via the web site. Once in the site book your pick up under the heading Delivery/Collection. All collections are then recorded and your rebate points will be sent back to the email address used by the person booking the pick up. There is no charge for this service.

Other types of recyclable waste

For all other types of waste like Cans, Cardboard, paper and document shredding please contact Michael Mirra directly or register your enquiry on the Corporate Recycling website.

Relay for Life fun fundraisers

With the big weekend fast approaching teams are undertaking some interesting and fun fundraising activities.

Friday 11 October the Heather's Heroes (Campus Administration and Campus Director's Office) team is holding a movie night at the Dendy Cinemas in Brighton. The movie is the Road to Perdition starring Tom Hanks and Paul Newman. Tickets cost $20, which includes a delicious supper and the movie. Tickets from Christel Kent  on extn 44396 or Julie Ryan extn 44015.

Saturday 9 November the IT@Monash team is hosting a shopping extravaganza. A great opportunity to get all you Christmas shopping out of the way in one day. The cost will vary depending on the number of participants. For further information or to register, contact Nicole Stanes on extn 44262 or Kim Scanlon on extn 44116. 

Other teams who have events or activities that they would like to advertise, please contact Julie Ryan on extn 44015.

Workshop in emotional intelligence

The Professional Development Unit has agreed to trial a program in Emotional Intelligence for Women at the Peninsula campus. 

The program is tailored for female staff from levels 4 to 8 and aims to help improve self-confidence and self-esteem. It involves participants probing their pasts to learn why they behave in certain ways and then learning skills to help them change their reactions and beliefs.

The program will run over three half days, on the mornings of : Tuesday 22nd October, Wednesday 23rd October and Wednesday 30th October.

If you wish to do the program you need to attend all three sessions and the cost involved is $75 per person for the total program.

We need at least 12 people to enrol before the program will proceed, so if you are interested in participating would you please complete an online registration.

Anyone interested should register as soon as possible as it will depend on sufficient enrolments to proceed.

Staff club feast

About 50 staff and social club members enjoyed a feast of Greek food at Seagulls Restaurant in Frankston recently. Staff club memberships are currently due. Contact Paul De Lange or Joanne O'Reilly for details.

Staff are also invited to Happy Hour this Thursday 3 October at the Seahorse Tavern from 5 pm. First drink for members is free. 

Notice board

Occupational Health, Safety and Training Consultant for the Peninsula campus David Baker will not be available at the campus on the following Fridays: 11 October, 18 October, 25 October, and 8 November. He will however be available on the alternate days as follows: 8 October, 14 October, 24 October, 29 October and 5 November. 

Authorised by the Office of the Campus Director - Peninsula 

Contributions can be emailed to julie.ryan@adm.monash.edu.au by 5 PM Thursdays.