PPD Personal and Professional Development course timetable
Wednesday 23 November 2016
14:00 |
The workshop will focus on mock interviews, with first-year undergraduates in related disciplines, and on discussion with an Admissions Tutor. We have asked all volunteer interviewees to consent to our circulating their application papers to participants in advance of the workshop, so that you may consider possible approaches to interviewing mock applicants. Closer to the date of the session we will send you copies of the handouts by email, to be printed and taken with you to the session.
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Thursday 24 November 2016
12:00 |
This structured course will help you to fulfil your responsibilities to students with Specific Learning Difficulties and provide effective practical support required in terms of policy and accessing formal support. The course will focus on dyslexia, dyspraxia and dysgraphia. Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties: Identification and Diagnosis (Briefing) is a useful precursor to this workshop, as it will not cover diagnosis or identification of specific learning difficulties. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. |
14:00 |
The workshop will focus on mock interviews, with first-year undergraduates in related disciplines, and on discussion with an Admissions Tutor. We have asked all volunteer interviewees to consent to our circulating their application papers to participants in advance of the workshop, so that you may consider possible approaches to interviewing mock applicants. Closer to the date of the session we will send you copies of the handouts by email, to be printed and taken with you to the session. Before attending the workshop, please study the online module. This module provides an overview of Cambridge’s undergraduate admissions process and highlights some important principles and practices relating to conducting effective admissions. |
Friday 25 November 2016
12:30 |
Description
The workshop will focus on mock interviews, with first-year undergraduates in related disciplines, and on discussion with an Admissions Tutor. We have asked all volunteer interviewees to consent to our circulating their application papers to participants in advance of the workshop, so that you may consider possible approaches to interviewing mock applicants. Closer to the date of the session we will send you copies of the handouts by email, to be printed and taken with you to the session.
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14:00 |
This series of four sessions has been designed to increase knowledge, ability and confidence in these key areas Learning will be through theoretical and experiential input, small and large group participation Session 1 has been postponed due to staff illness. The first session will take place on 11 November and the last session on 9 December |
Monday 28 November 2016
09:30 |
Risk Management (Seminar)
Finished
This course will explore what risk management is and why it is necessary, and the particular benefits that can be derived from effective risk management. A key focus of the course will be to review the University’s system for risk management and to explore how this system can be implemented at the local level of Faculties and Departments. |
16:00 |
The workshop will focus on mock interviews, with first-year undergraduates in related disciplines, and on discussion with an Admissions Tutor. We have asked all volunteer interviewees to consent to our circulating their application papers to participants in advance of the workshop, so that you may consider possible approaches to interviewing mock applicants. Closer to the date of the session we will send you copies of the handouts by email, to be printed and taken with you to the session.
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Tuesday 29 November 2016
14:00 |
The workshop will focus on mock interviews, with first-year undergraduates in related disciplines, and on discussion with an Admissions Tutor. We have asked all volunteer interviewees to consent to our circulating their application papers to participants in advance of the workshop, so that you may consider possible approaches to interviewing mock applicants. Closer to the date of the session we will send you copies of the handouts by email, to be printed and taken with you to the session. Before attending the workshop, please study the online module. This module provides an overview of Cambridge's undergraduate admissions process and highlights some important principles and practices relating to conducting effective admissions. |
Wednesday 30 November 2016
09:30 |
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14:00 |
The workshop will focus on mock interviews, with first-year undergraduates in related disciplines, and on discussion with an Admissions Tutor. We have asked all volunteer interviewees to consent to our circulating their application papers to participants in advance of the workshop, so that you may consider possible approaches to interviewing mock applicants. Closer to the date of the session we will send you copies of the handouts by email, to be printed and taken with you to the session.
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Thursday 1 December 2016
09:30 |
Please note this course consists of five mandatory full day sessions plus a mandatory one-to-one Tutorial lasting 30 minutes The Tutorial will take place on one of the two red starred dates listed below You will have to pick a date and time slot on Day 1 of the course Please ensure you are available on both dates until we have confirmed your Tutorial slot
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12:45 |
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14:00 |
The workshop will focus on mock interviews, with first-year undergraduates in related disciplines, and on discussion with an Admissions Tutor. We have asked all volunteer interviewees to consent to our circulating their application papers to participants in advance of the workshop, so that you may consider possible approaches to interviewing mock applicants. Closer to the date of the session we will send you copies of the handouts by email, to be printed and taken with you to the session.
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Friday 2 December 2016
09:00 |
This course will pinpoint the skills you need to understand and manage staff performance and focus on the University policies which must underpin your approach. Presentation, DVD and group discussion will be used to highlight key points and activities will give you an opportunity to practise in a safe and supportive environment. |
Monday 5 December 2016
09:00 |
The programme has been running successfully now for a number of years. The programme comprises four core modules on the dates listed in the Sessions section below. Each module runs for six hours. Participants are expected to make every effort to attend all four sessions. Module 1: The Head of Institution as Leader
Module 2: Leading Strategy and Change
The session will start to look at change management and how to lead effectively through a period of change. It will also include presentations on leading others in a higher education environment from the PVC for Institutional and International Relations, and the Registrary. Module 3: Leading Others through Change
The use of talent management and succession planning are explored and the issues of motivation and maintenance are discussed. This session includes an input from the Director of HR. Module 4: Personal Leadership
Additional Briefings
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09:30 |
Administrator Development Programme
Finished
Selection for this programme is via nomination by School Secretaries, Heads of Division or Heads of Non-School Institutions during the summer. Nominees will need to demonstrate the benefit of participating, both for themselves and their institution. Please speak to your line manager and/or appropriate nominator if you would like to be considered Please see further information about key themes and speakers on the programme flyer |
Wednesday 7 December 2016
09:00 |
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09:30 |
Please note this course consists of five mandatory full day sessions plus a mandatory one-to-one Tutorial lasting 30 minutes The Tutorial will take place on one of the two red starred dates listed below You will have to pick a date and time slot on Day 1 of the course Please ensure you are available on both dates until we have confirmed your Tutorial slot
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Thursday 8 December 2016
09:30 |
Stress, Relaxation and Coping
Finished
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Please note this course consists of five mandatory full day sessions plus a mandatory one-to-one Tutorial lasting 30 minutes The Tutorial will take place on one of the two red starred dates listed below You will have to pick a date and time slot on Day 1 of the course Please ensure you are available on both dates until we have confirmed your Tutorial slot
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Friday 9 December 2016
10:00 |
The session will include tutor input, group activities and videos and to raise awareness about how to recognise and begin to manage the impact of implicit bias. We will also consider further sources of guidance to support individuals in their roles with specific responsibilities e.g. for managing others, teaching etc. |
14:00 |
This series of four sessions has been designed to increase knowledge, ability and confidence in these key areas Learning will be through theoretical and experiential input, small and large group participation Session 1 has been postponed due to staff illness. The first session will take place on 11 November and the last session on 9 December |
Wednesday 14 December 2016
10:00 |
The Prevent Duty: An Introduction
Finished
The University has a statutory duty to have ‘due regard to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism’. This is known as the Prevent Duty (Section 26 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015). It is primarily about safeguarding students and staff in the University and includes a range of responsibilities in areas such as pastoral care, support for staff and students, procedures for arranging events and using facilities. All staff need to be aware of the process of radicalisation, definitions of extremism and the process for raising concerns in this context This short session provides information about Prevent for all staff working in in the University. It includes input and examples to consider and combines the content in Module 1 – An introduction to the Prevent Duty: Online and the University Prevent website You can access these as an alternative to attending this session Full details of available training and support are on the Prevent Training Moodle site using your Raven login |
13:00 |
The Prevent Duty: An Introduction
Finished
The University has a statutory duty to have ‘due regard to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism’. This is known as the Prevent Duty (Section 26 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015). It is primarily about safeguarding students and staff in the University and includes a range of responsibilities in areas such as pastoral care, support for staff and students, procedures for arranging events and using facilities. All staff need to be aware of the process of radicalisation, definitions of extremism and the process for raising concerns in this context This short session provides information about Prevent for all staff working in in the University. It includes input and examples to consider and combines the content in Module 1 – An introduction to the Prevent Duty: Online and the University Prevent website You can access these as an alternative to attending this session Full details of available training and support are on the Prevent Training Moodle site using your Raven login |
Monday 9 January 2017
09:30 |
Administrator Development Programme
Finished
Selection for this programme is via nomination by School Secretaries, Heads of Division or Heads of Non-School Institutions during the summer. Nominees will need to demonstrate the benefit of participating, both for themselves and their institution. Please speak to your line manager and/or appropriate nominator if you would like to be considered Please see further information about key themes and speakers on the programme flyer |