New Staff Orientation and Welcome


Staff Orientation and Welcome Target audience: Essential for all those new to the University or in new roles.


Brief outline:


Aimed at familiarising colleagues with the life and work of Canterbury Christ Church University, held on the Canterbury campus.


What you can expect to learn:


• An overview of Christ Church past, present and future • Presentations by the Vice Chancellor and members of the Senior Management Team linked to the University Strategic Plan


• Introduction to essential key support functions including, Information Services, Student Support, HR and Organisational


Development, Facilities etc


• Opportunity to meet other new colleagues. Led by:


Vice Chancellor and members of the Senior Management Team.


Dates and times: 19 September...........9.30am - 4.00pm 3 January................9.30am - 4.00pm 17 April ................... 9.30am - 4.00pm


Sessional Staff Conference Target audience:


All new and existing Sessional and Associate staff members. Brief outline:


Offers a unique opportunity for our Sessional and Associate staff to come together with colleagues in similar roles from across the University.


Hear from colleagues representing a range of services within the University about information relevant to your role and essential information to support an excellent student experience.


Dates and times: 14 September...........9.30am - 2.00pm 5 October...............9.30am - 2.00pm


An Introduction to Teaching in HE


Target audience: Essential session for all Academic staff new to teaching in Higher Education.


Brief outline: This session provides an overview of:


• The learning, teaching and assessment strategy of the University, including details of resources available to support planning and delivery of taught sessions


• The quality framework operating at the University and new developments in UK HE


• Academic development opportunities available to staff, including the Post-Graduate Certificate in Learning and


Teaching (HE) Led by: John Lea, Programme Director PGCLT (HE)


Dates and times: 13 September........................10.00am - 12.30pm 10 January.............................10.00am - 12.30pm 25 April .................................10.00am - 12.30pm


Introduction to Equality and Diversity


Target audience: Essential for all staff Brief outline:


Introductory workshop on equality and diversity which includes a legislative overview, outline of relevant University structures and policies and group discussions using case studies of good practice.


Led by: Moira Mitchell, Equality and Diversity Manager


Dates and times: 7 September........................10.00am - 11.30am 7 February ...........................10.00am - 11.30am 18 April .................................2.00pm - 3.30pm


6 Book places online and for further information: www.canterbury.ac.uk/staff-development E: staff.development@canterbury.ac.uk T: 01227 (78) 2746


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