Newsletter No. 198

4 No. 198 4th March 2002 CUHK Newsletter 宣 布 事 項 ANNOUNCEMENTS 新任講座教授 Professorial Appointment 大學委任 Pr o f. Carmel McNaugh t 為學能提升學科講座教授， 任期由二零零二年一月十六日起生效。 Prof. Carmel McNa u g h t 分別於一九七零年及七六年取得蒙納 殊大學的理學士及教育碩士學位，一九九五年獲納塔爾大學頒授哲 學博士學位。 她在蒙納殊大學、津巴布韋大學、納塔爾大學、墨爾本大學、 La Trobe 大學及 RMIT 大學任教達二十七年；一九九九年起出任 RMIT 大學學習技術服務專業發展主任。 她的研究興趣為高等教育電腦輔助學習之設計與成效，以及利 用電腦輔助學習設施的教育理念和實踐。過去十年，她取得十四項研究撥款，出版了 近百種學術著作和報告。 Prof. Carmel McNaught has been appointed professor of learning enhancement at the University's Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research (CLEAR) from 16th January 2002. She also has a cross appointment at the Faculty of Education. Prof. McNaught obtained her B.Sc. and her Master of Education from Monash University, and her Ph.D. from the University of Natal. She has taught for 27 years at universities including Monash University, the University of Zimbabwe, the University of Natal, the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University, and RMIT University. From 1999 to 2001, she was the head of professional development, Learning Technology Services, at RMIT University. Prof. McNaught's key research interests include investigating the relationships between the design and outcomes of computer-facilitated learning in higher education and the educational conceptions and practices of academics who develop and use such technology. Her work over the past decade has been supported by some 14 research grants and has led to the publication of 23 books and book chapters, 22 referred journals, 34 referred conference papers, 20 reports and occasional papers. As an academic staff member of CLEAR, Prof. McNaught is ready to help members of the University in teaching and learning methodologies, especially in the area of active learning. She can be reached at Ext. 6028. 公積金及強積金計劃投資成績 Investment Returns of Staff Superannuation Schemes and MPFS 財務處公布公積金及強積金計劃內各項投資基金回報如下： The Bursary announced the following investment returns in the Designated Investment Funds of the 1995 and 1983 Schemes and the Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme (MPFS). 二 零 零 二 年 一月 January 2002 基 金 Fund 計劃 Scheme 指摽回報 Benchmark Return 強積金計劃 M P F S * (只供參考 for reference only) 1995 1983 (未經審核數據 unaudited) 增長 Growth -2.76% — -3.57% -2.96% 平衡 Balanced -3.61% -1.96% -3.07% -2.53% 穩定 Stable -2.29% — -2.39% -1.65% 平穩增長 Stable Growth — — — -2.12% 香港股票 HK Equity - 2 . 8 5% — - 5 . 9 0% - 4 . 2 5% 香港指數 HK Index-linked - 6 . 1 2% — - 5 . 9 0% — 保本 Capital Preservation — — — 0.02% 港元銀行 存款 HKD Bank Deposit 0.19% (年息 Annualized 2.28%) 0.14% (年息 Annualized 1.71%) 0.04% (年息 Annualized 0.50%) — 美元銀行 存款 USD Bank Deposit 0.21% (年息 Annualized 2.20%) 0.17% (年息 Annualized 1.84%) 0.04% (年息 Annualized 0.47%) — *強積金數據乃根據有關期間之單位價格及標準投當管理會計算，未包括管理費回扣。 Based on the changes in unit price during the period concerned and using standard investment management fee. Fee rebate has not been reflected. 公積金計劃投資簡報會 Investment Forum on Staff Superannuation Schemes 財務處為 1995 及 1983 公積金計劃的成員安排了投資簡報會，分別於本月八及十五 日下午十二時四十五分至二時十五分在蒙民偉樓 LT-1 室舉行。詳情如下： 三月八日 ‧東方匯理資產管理 有限公司：香港股票基金及香港指數基金 ‧富達基金（香港)有限公司：增長基金 三月十五日 ‧ 霸菱資產管理(亞洲）有限公司：平衡基金 •德意志資產管理（香港）有限公司：穩定基金 　　各投資經理將分析其管理之基金的最新投資表現並展望年內之投資環境。報告後有 答問環節，亦歡迎成員於 LT-1 室外與投資經理傾談。各成員務請踴躍出席。 Two sessions of investment forum w i l l be held on 8th and 15th March 2002 from 12.45 p.m. to 2.15 p.m. at LT-1 of Mong Man Wai Building. Details are as follows: 8th March • Credit Agricole Asset Management Hong Kong Limited: Hong Kong Equity, and Hong Kong Index-linked Funds • Fidelity Investments Management (Hong Kong) Limited: Growth Fund 15th March • Baring Asset Management (Asia) Limited: Balanced Fund • Deutsche Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited: Stable Fund The investment managers w i ll assess the past performance of the funds concerned and the market outlook for the rest of 2002. There will be a Q&A session after the presentation. The forum w i l l be conducted in Cantonese with simultaneous translation in English. Presentation materials in English will also be available for distribution. Members are welcome to discuss informally with the investment managers at the foyer of the lecture theatre. 共濟會研究東亞學科基金 The Freemasons' Fund for East Asian Studies 共濟會研究東亞學科基金現接受大學同人申請二零零二年度的資助。 該基金乃為資助及促進香港專上院校對東亞之學術研究而設。資助形式包括贊助學 術研究、公開講座及出版專書。資助額可為有關活動之全部或部分費用。 申請人須把填妥之申請表及撮要表，於二零零二年三月二十八日前經有關系主任及 學院院長，或部門主管，送交人事處人事主任盧杜燕萍女士，俾轉呈校內有關委員會 考慮。有關資料及表格已送交各學院院長。查詢可致電人事處（內線七二八八或七一 九一）。 The Freemasons' Fund for East Asian Studies now invites one sponsored application from the University for a grant to subsidize studies relevant to East Asia in 2002. Full or partial support can be given in the form of research fellowships and sponsorships for surveys, pubic lectures, and publications. Applications endorsed by department chairmen/faculty deans or unit heads concerned should be forwarded with a completed application form and a summary form to Mrs. Betty Lo, personnel manager, on or before 28th March 2002 for submission to the relevant University committees for consideration. Details of the fund and application forms have already been sent to faculty deans. Extra copies are obtainable from the Personnel Office (Ext. 7288/7191). Renaming of Postgraduate Halls Since September 2001, the old Postgraduate Hall Complex located on Clinic Road has moved to the former University Residences No. 5 to No. 9 along Residence Road. Including the New Postgraduate Hall adjacent to the University Sports Centre, there are now a total of six Postgraduate Halls. These buildings have been renamed as follows: New Name Former Name Postgraduate Hall No. 1 New Postgraduate Hall Postgraduate Hall No. 2 University Residence No. 5 Postgraduate Hall No. 3 University Residence No. 6 Postgraduate Hall No. 4 University Residence No. 9 Postgraduate Hall No. 5 University Residence No. 8 Postgraduate Hall No. 6 University Residence No. 7 For enquiries, please contact Postgraduate Hall General Office at 2994 3896 or 2603 7574. 預防肝炎運動 Hepatitis Awareness Campaign 保健處將於本月十一至二十二日舉辦預防肝炎運動，在保健醫療中心展出有關肝炎 的資料，提供健康諮詢服務，為教職員及其家屬和學生檢驗肝炎抗原及抗體，並為有 需要者注射疫苗。 抽血檢驗於三月十四及十五日上午九時至中午十二時半，以及下午二時至四時半在 保健醫療中心進行，費用為一百元。欲注射乙型肝炎疫苗者，必須驗血；欲注射甲型 肝炎疫苗者，則可選擇直接注射。 注射甲型肝炎疫苗（兩劑）每劑費用二百二十五元，乙型肝炎疫苗（三劑）每劑七 十元，而混合甲乙型肝炎疫苗（三劑）則每劑二百二十元。疫苗注射日期訂於三月二 十一及二十二日、四月十八及十九日，以及九月十九及二十日進行，時間為上午九時 至中午十二時半，以及下午二時至四時半。 The University Health Service w i ll hold a Hepatitis Awareness Campaign in the month of March. Vaccination at the health centre for Hepatitis A is available in two doses at HK$225 per dose, while that for Hepatitis B is available in three doses at HK$70 per dose. A three-dose regimen for combined Hepatitis A and B is also available at HK$220 per dose. Vaccination dates for the first dose are 21st and 22nd March 2002, those for the second dose are 18th and 19th Ap r il 2002, while those for the third are 19th and 20th September 2002. A pre-vaccination blood test is required for Hepatitis B and optional for Hepatitis A. Blood tests are administered on 14th and 15th March 2002 at HK$100 each from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. An exhibition on hepatitis w i ll run from 11th to 22nd March. A health counselling service is also available. 捐血運動 Blood Donation Campaign 2002 保健處、學生事務處和香港紅十字會本月中旬舉辦捐血運動，於下列日期及地點每 天上午十時至下午四時半接受員生捐血： A blood donation campaign organized by the University Health Service, the Office of