Administrators Development Programme 2011-12 VENUE University
Centre, DATES Module
1: Monday 7 November 2011 Module
2: Monday 5 December 2011 Module
3: Monday 9 January 2012 Module
4: Monday 6 February 2012 Module
5: Monday 5 March 2012 Module
6: Monday 2 April 2012 Delegates to make a commitment
to attend all six modules and to complete the group project. INTRODUCTION This
development programme of six separate days draws on the expertise of senior
figures in the University. It provides up to date information on the
various strands and issues of University strategy and governance. It
includes development of some key skills and offers a valuable opportunity
to network with administrators both from the UAS and other
departments. It
offers a mix of skills development and knowledge transfer, and both these
elements along with project and networking activities are interwoven into
the six days of the programme. By the
end of the programme participants will have: ·
increased knowledge of the funding and governance of both ·
considered the various arms of University activity and identified
strategic issues in each case ·
further developed skills in leadership, delivering presentations and
managing meetings PARTICIPANT
PROFILE This programme is intended for administrative and other officers who have been in post for one
to five years or who are experienced administrators in another context, but
are new to a university post. It is for
those whose primary role is administrative, whether they are specialists or
generalists. There are 22 places available on
the programme. FOCUS Delegates are encouraged to
learn from each other, as well as from contributors and session leaders and
there is ample opportunity for informal discussion and exchange of
information. The programme aims to: ·
broaden their knowledge of current issues and developments within
the University ·
enable them to reflect on the relevance and links to their own roles
·
develop a range of skills which are likely to be key to their
administrator role ·
engage in a project which allows them to work with others, gather
information about new areas and enhance their learning from the programme PROJECT
ACTIVITY The
project activity aims to enhance learning around the various themes that
make up the programme. The project will require work to be undertaken
between sessions, both with their project team and individually (approximately
two hours per month). Project teams of 5-6 will be formed on Module 1 where
there will be a session to introduce the project. A project report will be
submitted between Modules 5 and 6, and Module 6 will include presentations
from each project team to the panel comprising Graham Allen and Indi
Seehra. Participants need to have support from their department/division,
both to participate in the six day sessions and also to be able to
contribute fully to the project activity. SPECIAL FEATURES ·
opportunity to hear from and network with senior figures from within
the University ·
compare and contrast experiences with other administrators and
exchange ideas on problem solving and issues of concern ·
working in a team to plan a project and deliver a project report ·
opportunity to practice presentation skills and receive feedback,
with a further opportunity to apply learning when presenting project
outcomes ·
programme review and development undertaken by a Steering Group comprising
the Registrary, the Academic Secretary and representatives from previous
programmes
OUTCOMES
Administrators Development Programme 2011-12
Personal and Professional
Development East Room, Old Schools CB2 1TN Tel.: 01223 (3)32343 Fax: 01223 (3)32820 Email: cppd@admin.cam.ac.uk http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/ppd/ ,
