Robert S. Laramee: Administration, Management, and Service(s)

1. Bob's Computer Science Book Lending Service for Swansea University students
   Teaching Blocks (TB) TB 1-2 2006-2007, TB 1-2 2007-2008, TB 1-2 2008-2009, TB 1-2 20010-2011, TB 1-2 2011-2012
   This is a completely voluntary duty inspired by the relatively high cost of books and equipment in Wales. Equipment such as mice, keyboards, monitor stands, external hard drives etc. are also lent out. Staff also use this service.
2. Departmental TimeTable(s) and Lecture Room Bookings
   Note that Linda S Andrews updates the timetable, since 30 Jan 2012 (L.S.Andrews "at" swansea.ac.uk)
   TB 1-2 20010-2011, TB 1-2 2011-2012
   1. Time Table Change Request (TTCR) Form: A copy of this form must be completed in order to make a change request to the computer science time table.
   2. Background and Motivation behind TTCR Form: Here we provide the background and motivation behind the TTCRs and what they hope to achieve.
   3. A Description of your TTCR Status: This description helps members of staff interpret the status of their TTCR.
   4. Current TTCRs and Their Status: This folder contains the current TTCRs as well their current processing status.
   5. Swansea University lecture Rooms and their capacity
3. Founder and Organizer of the Visible Lunch Event
   TB 1-2 2007-2008, TB 1-2 2008-2009, TB 1-2 20010-2011, TB 1-2 2011-2012
4. Head of the Second Year (Level 2) Computer Science Students, 2008-2009, 2010-2011
   TB 1-2 2008-2009, TB 1-2 2010-2011, TB 1-2 2011-2012
   Responsibilities include:
   • Prepare and present the year two induction seminar,
     See the Second Year Student Induction Seminar, September 2011.
     (the Second Year Student Induction Seminar, September 2010)
     (the Second Year Student Induction Seminar, September 2008)
   • Coordinator of the Project Selection Fair, April 2012 .
     (the Project Selection Fair, April 2009)
   • Second Year Tutorial Group Organizer, 2008-2007.
     See the Second Year Tutorial Allocation Table, October 2011.
     (the Second Year Tutorial Allocation Table, October 2010)
     (the Second Year Tutorial Allocation Table, September 2008)
   • calibrate year 2 exams; interview year 2 lecturers; attend student/staff meetings; telephone and interview second year students.
5. Interview Panel Member for Research Officer Position (Post Reference 5498) to support the EPSRC project, “Bridging the Rural Divide” (EP/I001778/1), 1 Sep 2010
6. Robert S. Laramee and Parisa Eslambolchilar, Computer Science at Swansea University, Higher Education Day Talk, 30 June 2010, for Gorseinon College, (www.gorseinon.ac.uk) Swansea, Wales, UK (PDF slies)
7. Head of the Third Year (Level 3) Computer Science Students
   TB 1-2 2009-2010
   Responsibilities include:
   • Prepare and present the year three induction seminar,
   • See the Third Year Student Induction Seminar for September 2009.
   • Attend student/staff meetings,
   • Co-organize and attend Gregynog (with Markus Roggenbach),
   • See the Gregynog Program 2009.
   • Calibrate third year exams.
   • Telephone and interview third year students.
8. Member of the Computer Science Departmental Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Ethics Committee: 2009-present.
   Responsibilities include:
   • attending committee meetings each semester and reviewing HCI study applications
   • See the Ethical Consent Procedures web page.
9. MRes in Visual Computing Admissions Tutor
   TB 1-2 2009-2010
   Duties include:
   • Review incoming MRes applications; circulate and discuss incoming MRes applications with other members of the visual computing group; corresponding in person, via email, and on the telephone with MRes applicants.
   • Click here for information on MRes Masters Bursaries (funding) for the 2009-2010 academic year.
   • Click here for Great Reasons to Write an MRes Degree in Visual Computing.
10. Data Visualization at Swansea University, Swansea University Open Day Talk, 17 September 2008
11. Swansea University Open Day: Prospective Computer Science Student Interviews, 10 February 2010, 17 February 2010
12. Head of the First Year Computer Science Students
    TB 1-2 2007-208
    Responsibilities include:
    • Prepare and present the year one induction seminar,
    • See the First Year Student Induction Seminar, September 2007.
    • Attend student/staff meetings,
    • Telephone and interview first year students.
    • First Year Tutorial Group Organizer, 2007-2008. See the First Year Tutorial Allocation Table, October 2007.
13. Organizer of Visual Computing Day, 2007
14. Extenuating Circumstances Committee-Level 1
    TB 1-2 2007-2008
15. Bob also collects, frames, and hangs best paper awards won by Computer Science PG Students, Research Officers, and Staff on a designated wall on the fourth floor of Faraday Tower. The wall stands in one of the research laboratories that accommodates PG students and research officers in the CS department. The showcase of framed best paper awards is intended to inspire researchers by letting them know that such distinction is within their grasp. It also serves as recognition (and a reminder) of outstanding achievement in the department of Computer Science.

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