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Staff Bulletin
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RESEARCH OFFICE REPORTEvaluating Aircrew Self-Reports in a Civil Airline EnvironmentA pilot study entitled Evaluating Aircrew Self-Reports in a Civil Airline Environment was conducted by researcher Sue Burdekin from the UNSW@ADFA in collaboration with Airbus and the European low cost airline, easyJet. Structured observations of civil aircrew operating A319 Airbus aircraft based in Geneva , Switzerland , were taken across a range of predetermined behavioural categories during more than 60 flight sectors. The self-report data that the pilots submitted on their own performance was analysed and statistically compared with the researcher's observations. The results indicated that there was significant positive correlation between the ratings of the observer and the self report ratings of the pilots. As a result of this successful pilot study, a more comprehensive study is to take place in 2005. The aim of this research was to pilot in a civil airline environment methodology for collecting aircrew behavioural data, which was originally developed by the researcher for military fast jet pilots. The experimental question of interest was, “would civil pilots be able to rate their own performance to a high degree of accuracy compared with the ratings of an independent observer?” The results from the civil study lend support to the findings from the military research. That is, both military and civil pilots can reliably self report on their own performance in flight when using a selection of predetermined behavioural markers. Research collaborators, Airbus and easyJet, were pleased with the outcome of the pilot study and would like to conduct a more comprehensive study which would encompass the entire fleet of the airline across all bases and route structures. Negotiations to plan this major study are currently underway. The researcher is encouraging the collaborators to seek grant assistance from European and Australian scientific research sources. The above research was conducted with the assistance of a Special Research Grant from UNSW@ADFA, and resulted in three major outcomes of the project:
Historian's New View of an Old ProblemThe unfortunate dominance of the once-British connection in Australia was the theme of the paper presented by Dr Frank Cain from the History Program of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, UNSW@ADFA to the 9th National Labour History Conference held at the University of Sydney on 1 July 2005. His paper is titled ‘NSW Governments at the Hands of Their Hostile British Governors'. In spite of Labor governments being elected in NSW by sizeable majorities, they had to face the opposition of the state Governors who had been selected by the British government for posting to NSW. They were retired military officers with politically conservative natures and opposed the reformist policies of the Labor governments. The most notorious case was that of Air Vice-Marshal Sir Philip Game a retired British air force officer who boldly sacked the Premier, Jack Lang and his entire government in May 1932. Sir Philip claimed that he was the direct representative of the King and that the Premier owed his political authority to the Monarch through Game himself. Game resented Lang opening the Sydney Harbour Bridges in 1932 rather than himself, and he seized the opportunity of a dispute between the NSW and Commonwealth governments over loan repayments to dismiss the government. That dismissal became the model for the sacking of Prime Minister Whitlam by the Governor General, Sir John Kerr, in 1975. Dr Cain suggests that Game's authoritarianism was derived from his experiences in the inter-war British air force and his assumption that local political difficulties at the height of the Great Depression in Australia could be resolved by issuing a dishonourable discharge to the offending officer –– in this case the Premier of NSW. Dr Cain's referred paper is published in the Conference Proceedings.
Staff BulletinsIf you have something you would like to contribute, please download and complete the submission form and email the information to newsletter@adfa.edu.au. Safeguarding Australia 2005: The 4th Homeland Security Summit & Exposition 12-14 July 2005The Safeguarding Australia conference is the nation's premier domestic security event. UNSW@ADFA and the ARC Research Network for a Secure Australia are sponsors of this Conference. Over three days, the Summit will examine the policy consequences for domestic security of the Howard Government's fourth term. It will also identify issues for the implementation of the policy decisions and then consider pressing operational problems in the first responder community and Australian business. Professor Joseph Lai, Associate Dean (Research) would like to offer complimentary registration (including attendance at the Conference Dinner on the evening of 12 July) to UNSW@ADFA researchers who feel they would benefit from attendance at this conference. If you would like to avail yourself of this exceptional opportunity, please register your expression of interest with Geoff Brooks at g.brooks@adfa.edu.au or phone 02 6268 8112 no later than Monday 4 July. Complimentary places are strictly limited. Successful applicants will be notified by Professor Lai on 6 July.
"ANZAC Day to VP Day: Arguments and Interpretations"This one-day conference is a collaboration between the Australian War Memorial and the Australian Defence Force Academy. The event will mark the 90th anniversary of Gallipoli and the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. It will give scholars of the two world wars an opportunity to assess what has been written about the two major conflicts of the twentieth century and to discuss what avenues future research might take. The conference will involve historians from Australia and overseas, including established scholars and younger historians. They will consider themes such as writing about combat, prisoners of war and the memory of war. The conference organisers are Professor Jeffrey Grey of the Australian Defence Force Academy, and Dr Peter Stanley of the Australian War Memorial. Date: Thursday 14 July For booking information, phone 02 6263 6694, or email eventbookings@awm.gov.au For other enquiries, contact Eric Carpenter, phone 02 6263 6673, or email eric.carpenter@awm.gov.au PROGRAM 8.30 Registration and coffee 9.00 Welcome 10.00 Operational military history 11.00 Morning tea 11.30 Memory 12.30 Lunch 2.00 Prisoners of war 3.00 Afternoon tea 3.30 Panel discussion: future directions in military history 4.30 Summing up UNSW@ADFA Information Technology Discussion Forum (ITDF)The Information Technology Discussion Forum (ITDF) is an open forum whose aim is to promote discussion and communication on IT matters between IT, Academic and General staff at UNSW@ADFA. The forum is convened through the UNSW@ADFA IT Managers' Advisory Committee (ITMAC) and more information about ITDF and ITMAC is available at: www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/units/ict/about The inaugural forum will be held on Thursday, July 21 at 2pm in Room 152 of the ITEE building (Building 15). The forum agenda is available at www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/units/ict/about/ITDF Please feel free to come along to be kept informed and to have your say on IT matters at UNSW@ADFA. Enquiries to Dr. Stephen James (Chair) at s.james@adfa.edu.au
Teaching and Learning Committee WorkshopsDo you want to transform the way your students learn and change the culture of plagiarism? WORKSHOP 1: Assessment for Learning Thursday 18 August 1:00 to 4.30 pm (coffee/tea break included) IS Studio (CS154) , Level 1, Building 15, School of ITEE . “For most students, assessment requirements literally define the curriculum. Assessment is a potent strategic tool for educators with which to spell out the learning that will be rewarded and to guide students into effective approaches to study.” How can creative, targeted assessments -- and the feedback that goes with them -- contribute to our students' learning? How can we devise assessments that are not just a measure of what students have already learnt, but are trans/formative? The workshop will investigate ways to 'align' assessment with our teaching and learning objectives. Are we really assessing the process of student learning we want to encourage? Facilitators: Peter Looker (UNSW Learning and Teaching Unit) Linda Bowman (UNSW@ADFA) WORKSHOP 2: Assessment and Plagiarism Friday 19 August 9:00 to 12:00pm Lunch (provided) & Plenary Session 12.00- 12.40 pm Seminar Room (CS152) , Level 1, Building 15, School of ITEE This workshop includes an exploration of student plagiarism; establishing assessment criteria; and self and peer assessment. We will reflect on student plagiarism, look at case studies and discuss ways to minimize it with creative assessment techniques. We will c ons ider the potential for incorporating self and peer review into assessment strategies and design criteria for an assessment task. How effective are the plagiarism-busting systems? Facilitators: Clare Netherton (UNSW Learning and Teaching Unit) James Warn (UNSW@ADFA)) To register for the workshop, contact Anne Green ( a.green@adfa.edu.au or 02 6268 6189) by 12 August 2005.
Academy Library, UNSW@ADFAIMPORTANT NOTICE From Monday 18 July some Login pages will change. Off Campus access to Electronic Resources will now be via your ADFAPASS. Instead of asking for your Library Borrower details, the system will ask you for your: Username Password If you experience any problems please report them via the Academy Library's ‘Ask Us' service, or contact the Library on (02) 6268 8116.
2005 University Lecture - 1 SeptemberAll University and Military staff at ADFA are invited to attend the 2005 University Lecture on 1 September. Speaker: Reverend Tim Costello, AO Venue: Adams Hall, ADFA Time: 5.30pm POC: Rector's Office, UNSW@ADFA recoffice@adfa.edu.au
Indoor Sports Centre closure for July leave periodListed below are the amended opening times for the ADFA ISC for July Leave Period: The ISC will be closed on the following weekends 2nd/3rd, 9th/10th and 16th July due to purple book period (staff leave period); The ISC will be opened Monday 4th July - Friday 15th July 0800 – 1700 Monday to Friday; Supervised swim timings are 1600 – 1700 Monday to Friday; and The ISC will be re-opened to normal hours on Sunday 17th July at 1000. POC: Belinda Donkers, phone: 02 6268 8689
ClassifiedsIf you have something you would like to contribute, please download and complete the submission form and email the information to newsletter@adfa.edu.au For SaleWooden Pallets: We have lots of wooden pallets behind the Main Store. They are FREE for anyone to come and collect. If you are not sure where the Main Store is you can call Canh on 02 6268 8185 or Gerry 02 6268 8370 Camry CSI wagon 1998 model. Auto, air-conditioned, cd player, very well maintained, with log books. $10,000.00 ono. Phone 0404 091 491. Mongoose Manauver Mountain Bike, 17 inch ladies frame, 18 Shimano gears, 1999 model, cobolt blue, excellent condition, $250 Phone: Marilyn on 02 6268 8938 or 02 6288 1667 (h) World Vision - World Vision have sent me information on a child from Chile - Yeremey Molina C - who needs a sponsor. I suspect some of you may already be involved in this scheme and know of the benefits it provides to impoverished children. The cost of sponsoring Yeremey is $39 per month. This may contribute to health, education etc. If you would be interested in sponsoring him, please call me on 6268 8266 and discuss it with me. Michael Harrap - School of Aerospace, Civil and Mechanical Engineering Upcoming Events
Free Community LecturesSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences Seminar - 11 JulyProfessor Jeff Grey, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, will introduce Dr. Stuart Ward, Visiting Fellow at UNSW@ADFA, as a guest speaker to present a seminar paper on Defending Australia 's Empire: Australian Britons and the Imperial “Community of Interest”. The seminar will be held on Monday 11 July 2005 from 1.00 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. in Room E218, School of Humanities and Social Sciences. If you have any questions on the above please contact Professor Jeff Grey on 02 6268 8869.
ADFA Teaching and Learning Committee 2005 Seminar SeriesMaking Movies – The Making of AirKraft 1 2 3 When: 1440 – 1600 Tuesday July 26th , 2005 Where: R 152 ITEE, Bldg 15, ADFA Presenter: Dr. Michael Harrap & Mr. Robin Murden Cost: Free Bookings: via e-mail to Sue Burdekin s.burdekin@adfa.edu.au Booking Deadline: Monday July 25th Refreshments will be provided Abstract Around the turn of the century, Robin and Michael embarked on an ambitious program to make a 3 part video series designed for university students studying introductory flight mechanics and aircraft performance. Needless to say Robin and Michael faced a variety of challenges making this series. During a NIDA acting workshop for example, Michael was required to pretend he was a wild animal in front of a group of hard-hatted construction workers. In another scene, Robin was required to relieve himself against a post in front of 200 sheep - an action later condemned at highest levels within the University. Robin and Michael will describe why they embarked on this series and describe how the series was created - from scripting to post production - with plenty of anecdotes along the way.
Faculty Seminar 21 July 2005Is a violin like wine? Whether it is a violin or a bottle of wine, everyone agrees that the cheapies are generally worse than the more expensive varieties. (We won't even mention Chateau de Cardboard!) Also, in the same vein as a good Cabernet Sauvignon from Bordeaux , an older violin will usually burn a bigger hole in your pocket than a freshly minted instrument. But is this because it is any `better'? This belief is widely held, in some form or another, by both violinists and luthiers, but there has not been any great test of this assertion. Until now. Dr Ra Inta from the School of Aerospace , Civil and Mechanical Engineering will demonstrate the results of such a test. (So much for those who tell me scientists know naught of ‘kulcha'…) Treat the mouth to wine (although not from Bordeaux ) and the ears to music (although not from a Stradivarius) at the next ADFA Faculty Seminar in the Library Seminar Room. Refreshments will be available from 3:15 and the seminar commence at 3:40pm. After the 25 minute seminar there will be a short time available for questions. Please Note: Weapons and rotting fruit will be confiscated at the door. For catering purposes, please RSVP to Geoff Brooks on 02 6268 8112 or email g.brooks@adfa.edu.au by 18 July.
2005 University Lecture - 1 SeptemberAll University and Military staff at ADFA are invited to attend the 2005 University Lecture on 1 September. Speaker: Reverend Tim Costello, AO Venue: Adams Hall, ADFA Time: 5.30pm POC: Rector's Office, UNSW@ADFA recoffice@adfa.edu.au
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