1. Sessional and Associate Staff Conference 04/10/2013

2. Recruitment & Employment Contracts Recruitment pool VT2000 Induction Central and dept information sources Online support Annual Sessional Staff Event Supporting Effective Performance Appraisal / review Standards / expectations Conduct / capability Development On going CPD Access to support Inclusion Communication Mentoring On going employment support Payment Employee relations Staff Benefits Moving On Ending contracts Further options On going communication HR and OD Working Effectively with Sessional Staff

3. Programme – Friday 4 October 9.15am Registration and RefreshmentsOf27 9.30am Introduction and welcome to the day – Kath Abiker, Human Resources and Organisational Development Of27 9.35am Working in partnership – Professor Janet Haddock-Fraser, Dean of Social and Applied Sciences Of27 9.50am Learning & Teaching at the University - Sue Burkinshaw, Director of Learning & Teaching Of27 10.10am Enhancing the Student Experience - Dr Moira Helm, Director of the Change Programme Of27 10.30am Refreshments and breakout session selection Of27 11.10am – 12.10pm Breakout session 1a - Acting as Assessors and/or Examiners: An introduction to the University’s approach to quality and standards Mg12 Breakout session 1b - E-library resources: Find out how to use and access online library resources including journals, newspapers and conference papers. Rf37 (IT) Breakout session 1c - Learning Technologies in the University (LTEU): An introduction to the LTEU unit and the work it does to enhance and support the quality of learning and teaching, as well as how sessional staff can engage with the new Academic Professional Development Framework. Af01 (Boardroom) Breakout session 1d - Using University IT systems including Outlook, Webmail, Office suite and CLIC Learn (VLE): This session will overview University systems and provide support on how to use them. Rg36 (IT)

4. 12.10pm – 12.40pm Lunch Af01 (Boardroom) 12.50pm – 1.50pm Breakout session 2a: Acting as Assessors and/or Examiners Eg01 Breakout session 2b: E-library resources Lf18 (IT) Breakout session 2c: Learning Technologies in the University (LTEU) Af01 (Boardroom) Breakout session 2d: Using University IT systems including Outlook, Webmail, Office suite and CLIC Learn (VLE) Lf16 (IT) Breakout session 2e - VT2000: An overview of the VT2000 Sessional staff payment system and how to use it to claim for hours worked. Nf03 2.00pm – 3.00pm Breakout session 3a: E-library resources Lf18 (IT) Breakout session 3b - Student Services and Administration: Providing an overview of how best to support student needs from recruitment to graduation. Rg04 Breakout session 3c: VT2000 Nf03 2:00pm – 3:00pm Query drop-in point and refreshments – If you do not wish to attend the final breakout session, feel free to join us for a cup of tea where colleagues will also be available to answer any questions you may have. Af01 (Boardroom) 3.00pmClose Af01 (Boardroom) Programme – Friday 4 October