[Academic] Launch of this year's ADR process
Physics-HOD
physics-hod at strath.ac.uk
Wed Jul 3 09:08:01 BST 2019
Dear All,
A reminder that the deadline for submission of your reviewee's completed
ADR forms for Departmental sign-off is tomorrow, Thursday 4th July.
Thanks to everyone who has completed the process.
Best wishes,
Paul
On 26/05/2019 22:55, Paul McKenna wrote:
>
> Dear All,
>
> As discussed at the Department Committee last week, this year’s ADR
> process is now underway (see emails below for details and guidance)
> and the deadline for submission of the completed ADR forms for
> Departmental sign-off (following the review meeting and any revisions)
> is *Thursday 4th July*.
>
> You should all know who your ADR reviewer is. If not, please contact
> Catherine. Your reviewer will contact you to allocate a time for their
> discussion with you.
>
> Whilst individual objectives will vary, for Academic staff there is a
> requirement for specific discussion and objective setting in relation to:
> 1. Publication quality, rates and volume, informed by the data
> accessed via PURE and REF audit results (the scores for your proposed
> REF outputs are available via PURE).
> 2. Research and other income targets.
> 3. Learning and Teaching portfolio and outputs (including, for
> example, UG/PGT, widening access, NSS)
> 4. PGR student supervision and recruitment targets.
> 5. Broader KE contribution.
>
> The ADR web pages (https://www.strath.ac.uk/hr/adr/) provide
> comprehensive guidance documents plus summary pages for those looking
> for a quick reminder of the process. Information on the learning and
> development aspects of the ADR process, including a list of possible
> development activities can be found at (see ‘Development and Training
> Gateway’): https://www.strath.ac.uk/hr/adr/learninganddevelopment/
>
> Best wishes
> Paul
>
>
>
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> Subject: Message from the Principal: Launch of this year's ADR process
> Date: Thu, 16 May 2019 16:15:33 +0100
> From: Operational Support HR <operationalsupporthr at strath.ac.uk>
> To: Human Resources <humanresources at strath.ac.uk>
>
>
>
> *Sent on behalf of the Principal*
>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> I am e-mailing to confirm that the Accountability and Development
> Review (ADR) Process for this year has now commenced.
>
> The ADR process is an essential activity to help our continued success
> as a leading international technological University and socially
> progressive institution. It has my full commitment because of the
> significant personal, professional and institutional benefits which
> come from our staff having clear feedback on performance/contribution
> and a constructive and supportive dialogue with a reviewing officer.
>
> The undernoted details from Sandra Heidinger, our Chief People
> Officer, should be noted carefully. I would ask each of you to ensure
> that you complete your ADR discussion, with associated documentation,
> within the timeline indicated. The timetable below starts with my own
> ADR discussion with our Convener of Court, emphasising my personal
> commitment to the process and the importance of ADR as a tool for
> cascading Strathclyde's strategic objectives and priorities.
>
> Whilst the ADR form is important and must be completed fully by all
> University staff, */the one-to-one discussion is most critical/*. At
> your one-to-one discussion with your reviewer, as well as discussing
> progress against your objectives from last year, the key focus for the
> year ahead and associated learning and development objectives, I would
> ask you to consider raising and discussing any wider issues which
> might affect your work and which you wish your reviewer to be aware
> of. For example, if you need specific assistance to enable you to
> continue to develop and thrive at work; please do raise this so that
> your reviewer can support you appropriately.
>
> For the University to continue to fulfil its strategic ambitions, it
> is essential that our Academic staff achieve a balance of high quality
> performance across our three core strategic activities of research,
> education and knowledge exchange. In particular, as we prepare for the
> forthcoming Research Excellence Framework (REF) and beyond, we should
> work together to achieve strong research performance, ensuring that we
> properly integrate research and teaching to the benefit of our
> students’ experience and the quality of their education. This is also
> essential for the ongoing enhancement of our international academic
> reputation.
>
> Within the ADR reviews and discussions, details on publication
> quality, rates and volume will be covered as will PhD supervision,
> contribution to KE, income generation and teaching portfolios and
> outputs. Your ADR Reviewer will also wish to discuss citation metrics
> with you and important information on that is attached. Consequently,
> this discussion should ensure that our academics are supported in
> achieving balanced performance across research, teaching, knowledge
> exchange and citizenship within an appropriate workload.
>
> Thank you for your continuing contribution to the success of our
> University.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Jim
>
> *Professor Sir Jim McDonald*
>
> *Principal and Vice-Chancellor*
>
> *Message from Sandra Heidinger, Chief People Officer *
>
> I am pleased to confirm the launch of this year’s ADR process. Your
> ADR discussion will look back over the period since August 2018 with
> forward objectives then being set to cover 1^st August 2019 – 31^st
> July 2020.
>
> The ADR process has three parts, focussed around a discussion between
> each member of staff and an appropriate reviewer:-
>
> ·a look back at performance during the previous year, focusing on
> objectives set as part of last year’s discussion;
>
> ·setting of objectives for the forthcoming year (covering 1^st August
> 2019 – 31^st July 2020);
>
> ·discussion about learning and development needs linked to those
> objectives.
>
> At your one-to-one discussion with your reviewer, you are also asked
> to consider raising and discussing any wider issues which might affect
> your work and which you wish your reviewer to be aware of. For
> example, you may need additional flexibility as a carer, you may have
> workload or health concerns and/or you may need specific assistance to
> enable you to continue to thrive at work. Given the nature of this
> part of the conversation, it does not necessarily need to be recorded
> on the form.
>
> A range of ADR supporting documentation
> <http://www.strath.ac.uk/hr/adr/> is available on the HR website. As
> well as comprehensive guidance documents available to download there
> is a summary available for those looking for a reminder of the process.
>
> In advance of a forthcoming meeting with your Reviewer, you should
> draft your ADR form accessed through PEGASUS
> <https://ben.mis.strath.ac.uk/login/> (click on the Human Resources
> tab then on 2018 Review Period). Your one-to-one discussion with your
> reviewer will start with a look back over the period since August
> 2018; objectives set last year will be brought forward automatically
> into your form for this year and you should comment on progress
> against each objective prior to your review discussion.
>
> ADR discussions for all staff will take place during May, June and
> July, with all forms requiring to be fully concluded by the end of
> July. The undernoted timetable has been developed, commencing with
> the Principal, to ensure that ADR enables the cascading of our
> strategic objectives:
>
> *Reviewee(s)*
>
>
>
> *Reviewer*
>
>
>
> *Deadline*
>
> Principal
>
>
>
> Convenor of Court
>
>
>
> May 2019
>
> Executive Team Members
>
>
>
> Principal
>
>
>
> 31^st May 2019
>
> Heads of Department/School, Vice Deans
>
>
>
> Executive Team Members
>
>
>
> 14^th June 2019
>
> Professors***
>
>
>
> Heads of Department/School or nominees
>
>
>
> 12^th July 2019
>
> All Other Staff
>
>
>
> Line Manager or nominees of Heads of Department/School/Director
>
>
>
> 31^st July 2019
>
> /* *Professorial staff should note the process and timetable for ADR
> and the Senior Academic Review and Development (SARD) process which
> can be found */*/here./*
> <https://www.strath.ac.uk/hr/policiesandprocedures/sard/>
>
> Whilst no specific University level timetable has been set for staff
> below professorial level, each Head of Department/School will
> establish their own timetable in keeping with the overall deadline of
> 31 July 2019. The ADRs of more senior staff with management
> responsibilities will be conducted first with the ADRs of direct
> reports to these individuals carried out next and so on. Heads of
> Department/School will inform you of the timetable which will apply
> within your area but you should aim to draft your ADR form and to send
> it to your reviewer a week before the scheduled one-to-one meeting.
> In order to complete the online form, you will need to know who will
> be conducting the review discussion with you. This information may
> already be known to you but, if you are unsure, please ask your Head
> of Department/School to confirm who will be your reviewer for the ADR
> process.
>
> As previously, Academic Professional Staff and their reviewers now
> have the facility to view a PDF summary report of PURE data from
> within the ADR system. The PURE extract focusses on more recent
> records giving information relating to the period since 1 January
> 2016. The report also includes citation numbers from the Scopus
> database where available. The report can be accessed by clicking on
> “View PURE Data (PDF)” menu option. This avoids the need for you to
> re-enter data from the PURE system as it can be referenced in the ADR
> summary. Your comments on contribution and achievement since August
> 2018 should be a short commentary on the PURE information for the
> review period, rather than a record of the activity itself.
>
> Training on ADR for both staff members and reviewers can be accessed
> via the online booking service
> <https://bookings.strath.ac.uk/Home/CoursesList?SearchTerm=adr> or via
> the Organisational and Staff Development Unit on extension 4332.
>
> For further information on ADR, please contact the HR Team for your area.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Sandra
>
> Sandra Heidinger MA, FCIPD
>
> Chief People Officer
>
> University of Strathclyde
>
> McCance Building
>
> Richmond Street
>
> Glasgow G1 1XQ
>
> Telephone 0141 548 3626
>
> Email s.heidinger at strath.ac.uk <mailto:s.heidinger at strath.ac.uk>
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> Prof. Paul McKenna
> Head of Department
> Department of Physics, SUPA,
> University of Strathclyde,
> Glasgow G4 0NG
> U.K.
>
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> Email:paul.mckenna at strath.ac.uk
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