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January 17, 2002

posted on Jan. 17: McMaster business professor measures intellectual capital in Arab region

A McMaster business professor leading an initiative to measure the intellectual capital of Arab countries has found the area suffers from severe brain drain. Nick . . .

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January 17, 2002

posted on Jan. 17: Learning Technologies Resource Centre officially opens

An old-fashioned ribbon cutting ceremony officially opened McMaster's latest high-tech facility, the Learning Technologies Resource Centre (LTRC). The leading-edge centre is committed to assisting faculty in using technology effectively to improve teaching on campus. The LTRC was established with the help of a $1-million gift from RBC Royal Bank, a partnership praised by President Peter George as a "demonstration of support for the spirit of innovation." As well as a resource development and training lab, the LTRC features a high-tech classroom with a 'smart podium' that includes a built-in computer connected to a video-data projector and screen, VCR, sound system and electronic whiteboard--putting the various technologies at instructors' fingertips. This smart classroom', located in the basement of the H.G. Thode Library of Science and Engineering, will be used to train faculty and graduate students in the use of multimedia resources and reflects both the current needs of instructors and the changing nature of educational technology. Bart Strong, executive director of administration and classroom services at the LTRC, describes the centre's mandate as "researching and developing new learning technologies and assisting faculty in integrating new technology into their course delivery." Dick Day, professor of psychology and academic director of the Centre for Leadership in Learning notes that the LTRC envisioned in early 2000 changed with the recommendations of John Platt, professor of psychology and special adviser for academic computing. "In a bit of forward thinking of our own, McMaster saw greater potential in the LTRC and the centre was given the primary responsibility for instructional technology support campus wide." The LTRC is holding an open house today (Jan. 17) and tomorrow (Jan.18) to showcase the technolgy and staff that are available to help faculty use high-tech equipment when teaching. High-Tech Teaching: Laila Bastedo, LTRC course management systems administrator, is framed by the various electronic interfaces available for use (top photo). Muriel McKay (in the black suit) is walking Dick Day through the operation of the newly installed equipment (bottom photo). Photos by Ron Scheffler (End of story)

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January 16, 2002

posted on Jan. 16: Off-campus housing sessions offer tips on finding suitable housing

With wet snow flying, September seems a long time away. If you're a student who will be living off-campus next fall, now is the time to start working on finding housing arrangements that will suit your needs. Jennifer Kleven '90 is McMaster's first full-time off-campus housing co-ordinator. She's hosting two information sessions designed to help students unravel the mysteries of securing suitable off-campus housing. The information sessions are 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16 (Wentworth House, Main Lounge) and Thursday, Jan. 17 (Hamilton Hall, Blue Lounge). Kleven, who studied sociology here, has personal experience with the off-campus housing market. She had a "great landlord" and got along well with her roommates. She knows that's not always the case as she's heard some troublesome stories in her new role. That's why she believes the information sessions will be useful. "Part of our mandate is to educate students, open their eyes to what they need to be aware of and what to watch for," Kleven said. "It's important to make them aware that this is the time to begin looking for the best houses."

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January 15, 2002

posted on Jan. 15: Collective agreement printed, distributed to MUSA, TMG members

Members of both the staff association and the management group will receive copies of the new collective agreement this week. Printed copies of the Collective Agreement Between McMaster University (the Employer) And The McMaster University Staff Association (the Association) are being distributed in the mail. The document contains the complete text of the agreement, which runs until June 15, 2003, as well as an alphabetical index of frequently referenced topics for easier use. MUSA president Barry Diacon says any member who does not receive a copy should contact the MUSA office to arrange for one. TMG members who do not receive copies should contact Carol Nelson in HR Services. Preparing the collective agreement for printing was one of several tasks of the Implementation Committee established to oversee transitional issues related to getting the agreement up and running. The committee members are Ron Lodewyks and Kerry Jay from MUSA and Judy Forbes and Murray Lapp from HR Services. The committee has met weekly since Aug. 30, 2001. Its mandate is to consider the applicability of layoff provisions for people given notice between the start of mediation/arbitration and the date of the award, the applicability of the collective agreement to job postings in effect up to the date of the award and the phasing-in of the provisions of the collective agreement. "The University and MUSA are working hard to ensure that the collective agreement is brought to life in a way that is fair and that establishes a strong base for their future relationship," says Murray Lapp, director of employee/labour relations.

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January 15, 2002

posted on Jan. 16: McMaster World Congress e-commerce, intellectual capital conferences begin today

The 23rd McMaster World Congress Conference begins today (Jan. 16) and runs until Friday, Jan. 18. This annual event draws hundreds of corporate executives, recognized . . .

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