We are excited to host the 2025 DASSH Aotearoa in-person member gathering in March. DASSH President Heather Zwicker and Vice President Cynthia White look forward to welcoming you to the Massey University Pukeahu Campus located in Wellington next to the Pukeahu National War Memorial on Thursday 27 March for a full-day event.
Thursday 27 March
10am-4pm (NZT)
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University
Pukeahu Campus, Wellington
All members welcome
Program
27 March
Venue
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University
Pukeahu Campus, Wellington
Entrance A, Wallace St
Level H, Room 11/12 (5H11/12)
Schedule
| 9.45am | Morning refreshments Catered by DASSH. |
| 10:00am | DASSH Welcome and Introduction Facilitator: Jane Ryan, Executive Director, DASSH Speakers: Professor Cynthia White, DASSH Vice-President, Pro Vice-Chancellor of College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Massey University Professor Heather Zwicker, DASSH President, Executive Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, The University of Queensland |
| 10:15am | Facilitated group discussion The event will commence with a facilitated open discussion where members will be encouraged to introduce themselves to colleagues from around the country and share opportunities and challenges. Facilitator: Professor Cynthia White, DASSH Vice-President, Pro Vice-Chancellor of College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University |
| 11:45am | Overview by Associate Dean Research (ADR) Community of Practice This session provides an overview of the ADR Community of Practice established late in 2024. Corinne Seals, a member of the specialist network, will share the spotlighted issues identified by members and the strategies discussed. Facilitator: Dr. Corinne Seals, Associate Dean Research Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington |
| 12:00pm | LUNCH Lunch catered by DASSH. |
| 12:30pm | News from DASSH This session provides more detailed insight into what DASSH has been doing in Aotearoa New Zealand. This includes canvassing the Impact and Outcomes research project, ADR communities and current strategic objectives. Speaker: Jane Ryan, Executive Director, DASSH |
| 12:40pm | Flash Forum The Flash Forum sessions are 20-minute member led discussions focused on a priority issue nominated by the leader. Facilitator: Professor Hugh Campbell, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Humanities, University of Otago |
| 1:00pm | Psychosocial Safety on Campuses – part one This expert led interactive session focuses on exploring psychosocial issues that pose challenges for staff and students, along with practical strategies managers can implement to support wellbeing and safety of those involved. It will be relevant to managers who seek to balance staff concerns with the needs of students with regard to their learning, during times when staff or students experience personal issues that impact their work. The workshop traverses case studies related to three scenarios: firstly, when students complain about the performance of a staff member in relation to their teaching and behaviour; secondly, staff wellbeing in the face of life course events that impact them personally and potentially their ability to manage workloads; finally, when students are experiencing mental distress such that they become a risk to themselves or to others. Facilitator: Professor Cynthia White, DASSH Vice-President, Pro Vice-Chancellor of College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University Speaker: Professor Kirsty Ross, Head of School Psychology (acting), Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University |
| 2:00pm | AFTERNOON TEA Catered by DASSH. |
| 2:15pm | Psychosocial Safety on Campuses – part two Kirsty Ross will deliver the second half of the interactive workshop on Psychosocial Safety on campuses. At least two of these scenarios will be discussed in-depth, as well as an opportunity to ask questions and explore other issues relating to psychosocial safety facing managers within the tertiary sector. Facilitator: Professor Cynthia White, DASSH Vice-President, Pro Vice-Chancellor of College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University Speaker: Professor Kirsty Ross, Head of School Psychology (acting), Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University |
| 3:15pm | Flash Forum The second member-led discussion on a prioritised topic. Speaker: Professor Beth Greener, Head of School of People, Environment and Planning, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University |
| 3.35pm | Conclusion and thank you Speakers: Professor Cynthia White, DASSH Vice-President, Pro Vice-Chancellor of College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University Professor Heather Zwicker, DASSH President, Executive Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, The University of Queensland |
