Transition update: College of Science and Engineering NewsletterWelcome to the 3rd College of Science and Engineering transition update. This newsletter is just one way of sharing information about the changes associated with both the new academic organisation structure of six Colleges and the Professional Services Project (PSP). There are also College Forums, input can be shared with College Transition Team members and there is the opportunity for email questions/feedback: 2025@flinders.edu.au College Transition TeamsThese Teams will play a vital role in coming months assisting with planning for the latest developments. Issues being managed by our Transition Team include:
Membership of the College of Science and Engineering Transition Team
Developments in the Professional Services Project (PSP)The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students), Professor Clare Pollock has recently advised progress on the PSP in an all-staff email on Monday 15 May 2017. Professional staff in Schools and Faculties have now been advised of their initial College alignment to take effect on 1 July. The PSP team has been working with incoming Heads of College Services and portfolio directors to identify the optimal model for delivery of professional services to Colleges, as well as delivery of University-wide professional services. The model will be further developed with staff over coming months in three stages. In the first stage new professional service models for the delivery of Finance and Procurement services, People and Culture services and Information and Digital services will be established. These service models are expected to be established around the middle of the year, soon after the College change, with the exact timing confirmed following consultation with staff. The second and third stages are described in the all staff email. The University is planning to create interim team leader roles for professional staff to ensure manageable work teams in the new Colleges from 1 July, for delivery of professional services that are in the second stage of the PSP model roll-out. The need for a role in each College to assist the Head of College Services in day-to-day operations and coordination of College professional staff has also been identified. Staff will be advised of opportunities for these and other roles, as they are determined in coming weeks. Mr Mark Gregory, Vice President (Corporate Services), will present on the Professional Services Project and the roll-out of the new model at the next College of Science and Engineering Forum (see details below). Key Questions Asked by StaffThe College Transition Guide web page is being set up to start answering operational questions and a presentation on the web page will be given at the next Science and Engineering College Forum. Information regarding frequently asked questions about the transition to the new College structure is also available on the The 2025 Agenda – Achieving our vision webpage. As the design of the College Service Teams and other College transition activities continue throughout 2017, there will be further updates from either the Transition Team or Project staff. College ForumsThe next Science and Engineering College Forum will be held at Biological Sciences Lecture Room 102 between 2 pm and 3 pm on Wednesday 31 May. The Forum will be an opportunity for an update on progress towards the new College and for an open exchange of questions and answers. Professor Beynon will chair the Forum, with support from other members of the College Transition Team. The format of the Forum will be a short initial presentation by the Transition Team, short presentations by Mark Gregory, Vice President (Corporate Services), who is the executive sponsor for PSP, followed by about half an hour of questions and answers. If you prefer, you can submit questions to the forum in advance by sending them to fseexecutiveemail@flinders.edu.au . The Forum will be livestreamed here. Recruitment for new CollegesThe following positions in our College have been filled:
The following position has been advertised:
Staying connectedAs well as keeping up to date through communication with members of the College Transition Teams, you can also keep up to date by visiting The 2025 Agenda – Achieving our vision webpage. At any time throughout this process you can ask questions or provide feedback to 2025@flinders.edu.au If you need further clarity on any of The 2025 Agenda initiatives, you are encouraged to speak with your supervisor or Senior HR Advisor. If you feel that you would benefit from talking to someone, Flinders University offers support via the University Employee Assistance Program. This service is entirely confidential.
Professor John Beynon and Associate Professor Ian Menz |