Volume 12 - 1984/85 - NEWSCHEET

Preamble

Although headed NEWSCHEET for the first edition, subsequent editions were under the banner SINEWS reflecting the change of the college to an institute.   Despite such an upheaval the weekly matters did not seem to comment on the new arrangement very much.  Computer seminars were much to the fore with Maggie Ross being a regular advertiser of courses, seminars etc only some of which are reported here.

(1)   Gill McClelland thanked staff for her leaving presents as did Grania Casswell (after 11 years at the College).

(2)  This issue was entitled SINEWS without explanation for the title change. The Department of Mathematics and Computing advertised a list of short courses in programming and microprocessors for staff.

(3)  The Print Room reported that the Xerox copier had notched up 3 million copies in its first year of operation.

(4)  John Bennett wrote about the difficulty of parking mentioning by name those in receipt of reserved places ‘in receipt of the patronage of the Common Services Officer’.  He even mentioned reserved places for people who do not exist – Bursar, Finance Officer.  The Common Services Officer used this issue to offer a Crockery Amnesty and also to prohibit staff using the side door of the Refectory as a short cut to the car park.

(5)  Details of the Teachers’ Salary Awards were given (4.6%).  Barbara Bishop announced the AGM of the SCR. 

(6)  A Bier Festival in the Refectory was advertised.  Men were asked to attend with bare knees if possible.  Maggie Ross gave details of the next computing seminar and Terry Murphy wrote about the next NATPHE meeting.  A ‘Chalk Faced ICMA Lecturer’ reported that the journal of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants had an article entitled ‘Outstanding Achievements of Southampton Students.’

(7) The SCR elections were reported.  Chairman; D. Pallister, Treasurer; A. Paige

Secretary; B. Bishop, Auditors;  J. Puntis and D. Hewitt.   Rob Whittle advertised the existence of a Support Group for staff doing research.

(8)  Maurice Lalley gave praise to the staff who had contributed to the recent ICMA successes.  It had been suggested to Dennis Rutley that  SINEWS should be distributed at Warsash.

(9)  Edgar Shaw wrote congratulating Barry Cleasby on his award of M. Sc. in Economic History.  Pamela Hughes asked for staff who would like to attend the Presentation Day to contact her.

(10) Cliff Carter reminded staff to apply for Staff Development by the due date.  Terry Murphy and Ann Tupper, as Governors of the Institute, had sent a letter to all the other Governors about the College of Maritime Studies seeming to be an operationally autonomous college within the Institute.  This, they argued, was ‘no way compatible with the Institute concept as agreed by the  Governors and Academic Board of the old Southampton College of Higher Education’.

(12)  The Rev. Andrew Rossiter, College Chaplain, gave details of the Christmas Carol Service.  Kathy Howard advertised a sale of garments from the Fashion Department.

(13)  Mike Ballard pointed out that staff wishing to use the Word Processing Facilities (DECMATE II) would need a Certificate of Competence.

(14)  The County Secretary of NATPHE, David Clements, wrote to the County Education Officer seeking reassurance that teaching staff would not have to reapply for their current posts under the new amalgamation of the College of Higher Education and the College of Maritime Studies. The reply had confirmed that staff would not have to reapply. Terry Baker commented on the recent ‘phoney fire-drill’

(15)  Brian Sparks and Ken Underwood gave congratulations to all tutors on the RICS and ISVA courses for exam successes of the students ‘greatly in excess of the national average’.  John White, who had recently retired thanked the staff for their present.  Derek Prout gave advice on fitness issues with times of classes.

(16)  Dawn Ison wrote thanking staff for the clock given her on her departure.  Sister Jean Dickenson congratulated the new First Aiders – Mrs Maggie Pratt, Mrs Chris Evans and Sheila Love.  Dave Clark advertised a lecture to be given by the former Chief constable of Devon and Cornwall.  Barbara Bishop gave details of a proposed Language course for staff.

(17)  Clive Welsteed said the practice of staff driving their cars out of the IN gate must stop at once.  Dennis Rutley appealed for a room to work in that was not subject to interruption by conversations, telephone etc of the other ten incumbents.  Derek Prout continued to encourage staff to get fit.  Geoff Staples was to give a seminar on Computer-Aided Design.

(18)  John Ghey asked for applications for next year’s Research projects.   Malcolm Mattick endorsed Denis Rutley’s appeal for somewhere peaceful to work.  Colin Dempster gave details of the Faculty of Art and Design’s Open Days.

(19) Alan Burns and Lee Vaux announced the forthcoming VE Day 40^th Anniversary Celebrations to be held in the college bar.  Kate Biffin made staff aware of the Video Arts Training films featuring John Cleese.  Keith Freeman advertised the paintings by mature part-time students that were on display.

(20) Cliff Carter gave a list of courses for Staff Development.

(21)  Ian Tromans and Charles Crutchley gave details of a lecture ‘Computing in the 21^st Century’ to be held in the college.   Norman Davies advertised a seminar on ’Mathematical Mystery Tour’ springing from a BBC Horizon programme.

(22) Bob Stokes, as the newly elected Institute’s Staff Representative on the CNAA Development Committee, reported on a recent meeting with the CNAA where the Institute had made a statement of intent to conduct degree courses.

(23)  Barbara Bishop advertised the SCR Easter Buffet.  With the opening of the Hardmoor Playing Fields, Jim Rumsey canvassed for any interest in forming a staff team to play in the local league.  One item under the title Grand Clearance Sale was ‘Mathematicians.’

(24)  Ken Cook reported that Gerry Almeida had taken early retirement because of ill-health.  Malcolm Mattick called for NATFHE members to attend an important meeting.

(25)  Don Robertson commented on the NATFHE meeting which had been called to ballot members on the use of sanctions in support of the current salary claim.   Barbara Bishop stated that the proposed Easter Buffet had been cancelled because of lack of support.  Derek Prout invited staff to the opening of the new playing field and pavilion complex at Hardmoor.  The staff cricket fixture list was published.

(25)  Malcolm Mattick called a NATFHE Branch meeting to ballot members about a withdrawal of labour to attend a demonstration.  Ian Tromans and Norma (sic) Davies appealed for staff cricketers.

(26)  Norman Davies pointed out that the staff Sunday cricket team was a male one led by Norman, not Norma, Davies.  Maggie Ross advertised a seminar ‘Ladies or Girls into Computing.’

(27)  Terry Murphy gave details of the NATFHE rally in support of the salary claim.  Joyce Head and Gerry Almeida separately gave thanks for their leaving gifts.

(28)  Anna Hillman gave dates for the Fashion show to be held in the Mountbatten Theatre.   Barbara Bishop did likewise for the SCR Summer Social at Townhill Park House.   Lee Vaux thanked the 5 academic staff and 51 non-teaching staff who helped raise over 500 pounds for holidays for the physically handicapped.

(29)  Terry Baker passed on information about the college to institute changes particularly the guarantee of jobs.  A demonstration of the Blick Radio Paging System had been arranged.

(30)  Dennis Rutley appealed to all admin. staff to make sure that all exit doors remain open until the last student has left.

(31)  Norman Davies reported at the half-way stage of the season, the staff team were still unbeaten in their cricket matches.  Jan Chaundy thanked the many people who had helped get to the successful recent validation of a Leisure and Recreation BTEC/CMS course.

(32)  Bob Stokes reported on the Academic Council Meeting saying the Institute organization and structure was accepted by the Governors.  It was proposed and carried that the existing staff elected members should continue for the next three years.   Chris Evans wrote that the Blick Radio Paging System was now fully operational.

(33)   Don Robertson appealed for volunteers to help give advice on educational and training matters to the general public. Jim Ulph and Krishna Kulkarni gave details of their buffet lunch and presentation to be held at Hardmoor.  Derek Prout reported on the Great Britain Fun Run which had involved ten staff members each running about ten miles from Weymouth to Portsmouth taking 13 hours and 47 minutes in the process.

(34)   Terry Baker, Ann Tupper and others wrote about their disquiet at having their Academic Council tenures extended to three years since ‘elected representatives should be sure that they retain the support of the people they represent.’  Bill Macey thanked all who had given gifts on his retirement.  Stuart Merrill, retiring after 21 years at the college, was to have a presentation in the SCR.  S. H. Woods and G. Cosh invited staff to contribute photographs for an exhibition to be held next year.

(35)   Keith Freeman gave a list of exhibitions to be held in the Gallery for the next academic year.   Barbara Bishop reported that over 100 people attended the SCR Social.  Paul Hutchings gave details of a presentation to Ken Church on his retirement.  Norman Davies reported on a still unbeaten Sunday cricket team.  Dennis Rutley thanked Margaret Goyne and Ann Richards for their  typing and arranging of SINEWS.

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