October 18, 2001
Notices
Academic Opportunities
Applicants sought for exchange program
The University of Washington-University of Ljublajana Exchange Program invites applications from faculty and senior graduate students to be an academic visitor to the University of Ljubljana, in Slovenia, during the 2002 calendar year. Visitors will give some lectures and will interact with Slovene faculty and students in their field of study. The visit must be completed by the end of 2002. The program has funds to support travel to Slovenia, and the host institution will pay all living expenses while there. One visitor, staying for a two-week period, can be supported. Applicants should submit c.v. and letter explaining the purpose and academic value of proposed visit. Deadline for applications: Thursday, Nov. 15. Applications, and all questions concerning the program, should be addressed to: Professor Louis Wolcher, Law (campus mailbox 354600; email 
wolcher@u.washington.edu).
Search continues for Dean of Undergraduate Education and Vice Provost
The University of Washington invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of Undergraduate Education and Vice Provost, with a term to begin July 1. We seek a visionary leader with an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit. The candidate should be committed to fostering collaborative relationships among departments and should be able to develop partnerships with other institutions of higher education.
The Dean of Undergraduate Education and Vice Provost is responsible for the coordination of policies affecting undergraduate students throughout the University. In addition to overseeing instructional support programs in the Undergraduate Gateway Center, the Office of Educational Assessment and Classroom Support Services, the Dean has or shares responsibility for specific academic programs, such as the University Honors Program, Program on the Environment, Program on Africa, and the Center for Quantitative Science. The Dean is responsible for the Mary Gates Endowment for Students and for the programs of the Teaching Academy. The Dean works closely with the University Libraries in making information resources and services available to all undergraduate students.
The Dean and Vice Provost reports to the President and the Provost, and represents the University with several off-campus groups, including community college officials, counterparts at the four-year colleges and universities, and the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
The successful candidate will be eligible to hold a senior faculty rank in an academic department within the University of Washington. To apply, please submit a full c.v., a one page statement of your vision for undergraduate education at a major research university, and the names of five references who can address your ability to assume a leadership role in undergraduate education.
Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Priority will be given to candidates who apply by Nov. 30. Please address all correspondence to:
UGDVP Search, c/o Dean Yash Gupta, Business School, University of Washington, Box 353200, Seattle, WA 98195-3200
For more information contact Mary McGough, Staff Assistant, via email at mcgough@u.washington.edu.
The University of Washington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Female and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Legal Notice
Anti-Kickback, Conflict of Interest and Whistleblower Regulations
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR 52.203-7) require the university to implement procedures designed to prevent and detect violations of the Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 (41 USC 51-58). This is published as a reminder of the policies and procedures in place at the University of Washington
1.Kickback defined. “Kickback” as defined by FAR means any money, fee commission, credit, gift, gratuity, thing of value or compensation of any kind that is provided directly or indirectly to any prime contractor, prime contractor employee, subcontractor or subcontractor employee for the purpose of improperly obtaining or rewarding favorable treatment in connection with a prime contract or in connection with a subcontract relating to a prime contract. University employees are prohibited under federal and state laws from accepting or offering kickbacks.
2. Ethics in Public Service Act. The Ethics in Public Service Act codified in Chapter 42.52 of the Revised Code of Washington prohibits State of Washington employees from accepting a gift, gratuity or additional compensation for personal services rendered as part of official duties.
Regulations published by the State Ethics Board prohibit the use of university facilities and equipment for personal business use. E-mail and local telephones may be used for personal non-business uses so long as the use is minimal and does not interfere with the carrying out of official duties. Internet Web usage is permitted only for official business purposes. Each faculty and staff member is individually responsible for compliance with these rules.
3. Procurement Integrity Provisions. The Procurement Integrity Provisions of Public Law 100-679 (1988) prohibit university employees from offering promises of future employment, business opportunities, money, gratuities or other things of value to federal procurement agents. University employees are precluded from soliciting information about proprietary or source selection information from any federal officer or employee prior to the award of a contract. University employees responsible for a federal contract over $100,000 may be required to certify before the award that they have no information concerning a violation of the procurement integrity provisions.
4. Outside Consulting Work. Faculty and professional staff are required to receive prior approval from their supervisors prior to engaging in outside professional work for compensation. See University Handbook IV-47 and Human Resources web site at http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/pol.proc/prostaff/ps.part4.html#consulting. University facilities and resources, including computers and e-mail, may not be used in outside work.
5. Internal and Governmental Audits. Internal audits conducted by the university’s Internal Audit Department, and external audits conducted by the office of the State Auditor and the Office of Naval Research, among others, provide checks and balances to university procedures.
6. Purchasing Procedures. The Purchasing Department solicits competitive bids for most purchases on behalf of the university. Purchases may not be made by university personnel unless authorized in advance by a department employee with signature authority and by a Purchasing Department Buyer. Purchasing procedures are described at http://www.washington.edu/admin/purchasing/. No gift or benefit of any kind may be offered to or accepted by a state employee involved in the purchasing process as an inducement to buy a particular product or restrict competition. (Revised code of Washington Sections 43.19.1937 and 42.52.140.) Check writing and accounting functions are conducted by Payables Administration.
7. “Whistleblower” Provisions and Protection. University employees may report improper governmental actions to the Office of the State Auditor. To encourage the reporting of improper governmental actions, employees are protected from reprisal or retaliatory action by the provisions of state law. The Whistleblower law is codified in Chapter 42.40 of the Revised Code of Washington. Procedures for reporting improper governmental actions are in the University Operations Manual Section D47.1.
Summary of the Provisions and Protections of RCW 42.40.
“Whistleblower Act” chapter 42.40 RCW was enacted to encourage employees of the State of Washington to report improper governmental actions to the State Auditor’s Office. “Improper governmental action” means any action by an employee undertaken in the performance of the employee’s official duties that is:
“Improper governmental action” does not include personnel actions for which other remedies exist, such as employee grievances and related complaints.
In order to be investigated, an assertion of improper governmental action must be provided to the State Auditor’s Office within one year after the occurrence of the asserted improper governmental action.
Assertions of improper governmental action must be filed in writing with the State Auditor’s Office. Telephone calls are not accepted. Assertions can be reported using the Whistleblower Reporting Form or in a separate letter. In either case, the report should include:
Assertions of improper governmental action may be filed anonymously. However, by providing a name and phone number, the whistleblower enables the State Auditor to gather additional information necessary for a thorough investigation. The identity of the whistleblower is kept confidential.
The Whistleblower Reporting Form is available by contacting the State Auditor’s Office at 206-543-4196 or through the State Auditor’s Office homepage at http://www.sao.wa.gov/.
The Whistleblower Reporting Form or letter should be mailed to:State Auditor’s Office, Attention: ED, P.O. Box 40021, Olympia, WA 98504-0021
The State Auditor’s Office has sole discretion to determine how, or if, whistleblower assertions will be investigated. The law listed factors to be considered when making this determination. The State Auditor will mail an acknowledgment to the whistleblower within five working days of receipt of the report. When the investigation has been completed, the State Auditor’s Office will send the whistleblower a letter containing a summary of the information received and the results of the investigation. If the State Auditor’s Office determines an employee has engaged in improper governmental action, it will report the nature and details of the activity to the subject(s) of the investigation, the head of the employee’s agency and, if necessary, the Attorney General or other appropriate authorities.
The law protects whistleblowers from reprisal or retaliatory action. If a whistleblower believes he or she has been the subject of such action, the whistleblower may file a claim with the Washington Human Rights Commission. The commission shall investigate the claim and take appropriate action.
A more detailed summary of the Whistleblower Law is contained in the University Operations Manual Section D 47.1. You may call Internal Audit at 206-543-4028 if you have questions relating to any of the above.
Degree Exams
Members of the graduate faculty are invited to attend the following examinations. Chairpersons are denoted in parentheses.
General Examinations
Final Examinations
