October 10, 2002
Notices
From the Office of the President, Members of the University Community:
The University is committed to maintaining an educational and employment environment that is enjoyable and respectful. I remind each member of our community that discrimination in any form, including sexual harassment, is illegal and will not be tolerated at the University of Washington.
Sexual harassment is defined in University policy as follows:
Discrimination on the basis of “sex” includes sexual harassment, which means: (1) unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors by a person who has authority over the recipient when (a) submission to such conduct is made either an implicit or explicit condition of the individual’s employment, academic status, or ability to use University facilities and services, or (b) submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as the basis for a decision that affects tangible aspects of the individual’s employment, academic status, or use of University facilities; or (2) unwelcome and unsolicited language or conduct by a member of the University community that is of a sexual nature or is based on the recipient’s sex and that is sufficiently offensive or pervasive that it could reasonably be expected to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive University environment. (University Handbook, Volume IV, 1 Chapter 2).
Faculty, staff and students who engage in sexual harassment will be disciplined. Violations can lead to severe penalties, up to and including termination, as well as possible personal liability.
Consensual relationships between students and instructors interfere with the learning relationship, and are unacceptable. The Faculty Senate has adopted a prohibition on such activities:
No faculty member, teaching assistant, research assistant, department chair, dean, or other administrative officer should vote, make recommendations, or in any other way participate in the decision of any matter which may directly affect the employment, promotion, academic status, or evaluation of a student with whom he or she has or has had a familial, sexual or romantic relationship.
We believe that the best way to prevent sexual harassment is to have a comprehensive education and training program. New non-academic employees attend prevention of sexual harassment classes immediately after arrival. New faculty, medical residents and graduate teaching assistants receive information on prevention of sexual harassment during their orientation sessions. Staff supervisors are asked to attend a sexual harassment prevention class sponsored by the Equal Employment Office (206-543-1830) or the Training and Development Office (206-543-1957). The Ombudsman for Sexual Harassment meets with academic departments regularly to review University rules against harassment.
Should allegations of sexual harassment arise, the University will provide a quick response. Faculty and staff must immediately convey reports of sexual harassment to their supervisors or to one of the offices listed below. Supervisors are obligated to report such occurrences to the Ombudsman for a coordinated response. Employees and students, of course, may bring their complaints directly to the office of their choice.
Consultation and mediation assistance are available by contacting:
Dr. Lois Price Spratlen
University Ombudsman and Ombudsman for Sexual Harassment
301 Student Union Building
Seattle Campus
206-543-0283
or
206-543-6028
University staff and supervisors may consult with their area Human Resources Consultant. For referral to the appropriate Human Resources Consultant contact:
Human Resources Office, 206-543-2333 (upper Seattle campus, Tacoma and Bothell)
Human Resources Office, 206-543-9406 (Health Sciences)
Human Resources Office (UW Medical Center), 206-598-6116
Human Resources Office Harborview Medical Center, 206-731-3233
Supervisors or individuals with complaints may request formal investigations by contacting:
University Complaint Investigation and Resolution Office
1415 N.E. 45th St., Room 405
Seattle
206-616-2028
Sexual harassment has no place in the University community.
Sincerely yours,
Richard L. McCormick
President
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
ADAI Grants
The Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute invites applications from University faculty for its Small Grants Research Awards. Proposed research must be in alcohol or drug abuse-related fields. The maximum amount considered for funding is $20,000. The next application deadline is 5 p.m. Oct. 15. Questions concerning the application process or suitability of a potential project should be directed to the Institute at 206-543-0937. Application guidelines are available on the ADAI Web site at http://depts.washington.edu/adai or by calling ADAI at 206-543-0937.
Notice of Availability of Funds for Pilot Projects
Funds are available from the PNW Prostate Cancer SPORE to support pilot projects on prostate cancer research. Priority for funding will be given to proposals for studies that are multidisciplinary, likely to lead to submission of grant applications for independently funded investigations, and have translational potential (i.e. a probability of leading to new methods to prevent, diagnose, or treat prostate cancer). New applications will be given higher priority than submissions for continuation of ongoing projects, and priority will also be given to projects with budgets of $50,000 or less. Those eligible to apply include all investigators at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC), University of Washington (UW), University of British Columbia (UBC), Institute for Systems Biology (ISB), and others with an affiliation with the PPCR or the PNW Prostate Cancer SPORE.
Applications should include a 2–3 page description of the proposed study, including the following: background/rationale, hypothesis, specific aims, and research design/methods. Please also include a one-year budget on a standard NIH budget form (PHS 398 page 4), and a brief budget justification. Applications should be received in the PNW Prostate Cancer SPORE office by November 18, 2002. Send 10 copies of the application to:
Janet L. Stanford
c/o Megan Fairweather
PNW Prostate Cancer SPORE
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
1100 Fairview Avenue North, MW-814
P.O. Box 19024
Seattle, WA 98109-1024
Phone: (206) 667-2716
Fax: (206) 667-2717
E-mail: mfairwea@fhcrc.org
Notification of award status will be sent out in mid December, with funding pending IRB approval of the pilot project.
Visiting professorships at the University of Bergen, 2003 – 2004
The University of Washington—University of Bergen Faculty Exchange Program announces its annual competition for Visiting Professor appointments at the University of Bergen, Norway for a minimum of one quarter. Appointments can also be arranged at the University of Trondheim. Visiting Professors receive travel expenses and subsidized housing, and continue to receive their UW salary.
Since its founding in 1979, faculty members from such diverse fields as Anthropology, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, English, Fisheries, Philosophy, Physics, Poltical Science, Psychology, Quaternary Research, Scandinavian Studies, Surgery, Women Studies and Zoology have journeyed to Bergen with support from this program.
If you would like more information about the program, or want an application form, please contact any member of the UW-UB Faculty Exchange Committee:
Ronald Dear, Social Work, rdear@; John Edwards, Zoology, hardsnow@; Betty Gallucci, Biobehavioral Nursing, gallucci@; John Glomset, Medicine, jglomset@; Donald Gunderson, Fisheries Research Institute, dgun@; Bruce Hevly, History, bhevly@; Christine Ingebritsen, Scandinavian Studies, ingie@; Norman J. McCormick, Mechanical Engineering, mccor@; David Olson, Political Science, davidols@; David Pitts, Endodontics, endodave@; Dennis Willows, Friday Harbor Laboratories and Zoology, willows@fhl.washington.edu
Applicants wanted
The University of Washington – University of Ljubljana Exchange Program invites applications from faculty and senior graduate students to be an academic visitor to the University of Ljubljana, in Slovenia, during the 2003 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 2003. The program has funds to support travel to Slovenia, and the host institution will pay all living expenses while there. Two visitors, each staying for a two-week period, can be supported. Applicants should submit their c.v. and a letter explaining the purpose and academic value of the proposed visit. Deadline for applications: Friday, 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).
OTHER NEWS
New rules regarding parking permits
Beginning Oct. 1, Parking Violations Division, a branch of the University Police Department, started enforcing WAC 478-116-184, the 12-citation rule. WAC 478-116-184 states that “Permits are the property of the university, and may be recalled by parking services…when the person to whom the permit is issued receives in excess of twelve citations under these rules within any twelve-consecutive month time period.”
The increasing demand for campus parking and the frustration experienced by those valid permit holders unable to park in their assigned lots necessitates the enforcement of this Washington Administrative Code.
Warning letters are being sent to those permit holders who have received 12 or more parking citations in the last 12 month period to notify them that receiving another citation may result in their permit being revoked.
You may direct questions regarding enforcement of WAC 478-116-184 to cwroot@u.washington.edu – the Parking Services Manager Carl Root.
Toll Free Calling Plan Now Available for UWMC
Regional Calling Service (RCS), the UW’s exclusive local calling plan, allows people with a UW telephone to call and be called by more places in the Puget Sound area. RCS, including the inbound calling feature CALL UW, is now available to University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC).
The RCS calling area includes all communities in the 206, 253, and 425 area codes, as well as many communities in the 360 area code.
To see if a number that you wish to call can be reached as a local number, use Communication Technologies’ online RCS Checker http://www.washington.edu/admin/comtech/rcs/rcs_checker.
To locate the local number that can be used to call UW from another area code, visit Communication Technologies’ online CALL UW Checker http://www.washington.edu/admin/comtech/calluw/
More information can be obtained from the Communications Technologies’ web site at http://www.washington.edu/admin/comtech/rcs/ or by calling 206-543-0133.
Study participants wanted
Mothers and their newborn babies are invited to participate in a research study of melatonin and body temperature biorhythm sponsored by the University of Washington Center for Women’s Health Research. Mothers must be 18 to 40 years of age and babies must be less than 10 weeks of age. Mothers collect samples of urine throughout a 24-hour day, and mother’s rectal temperature will be recorded continuously using small sized temperature probes connected to a small, lightweight battery operated recorder. Baby axillary (armpit) and abdominal skin temperature will also be recorded continuously. Mothers keep a record of both their and their baby’s sleep. Women must be first time mothers in good health and must not (1) have had a caesarian birth, (2) use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (e.g. ibuprofen, aspirin) on a daily basis, (3) have severe vision impairment, (4) have been treated for depression within the past two years, or (5) be taking melatonin, or beta blocker medication (e.g. Atenolol, Inderal). Participants who complete the 24-hour study will be paid $150. To volunteer or for further information phone Karen Thomas, PhD, RN, Department of Family & Child Nursing, 206-543-8231.
Blood drives
Friday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 1:45 to 4 p.m. between University Way and Gould Hall
Monday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 1:45 to 4 p.m. in the HUB, Room 200 ABC
LEGAL NOTICE
Determination of significance and request for comments on scope of Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS)
Project name: Bioengineering and Genomic Sciences Building
Proponent: University of Washington
Description of proposal: Construction of a research and academic building totaling 265,000 gsf. Approximately 135,000 gsf will be allocated to Bioengineering and 130,000 gsf to Genomic Sciences.
Location of proposal: 1705 Pacific Street. The site is bounded by 15th Avenue Northeast on the west, Northeast Boat Street on the South, Northeast Pacific Street on the north and the future Portage Bay Vista on the east.
Lead agency: University of Washington
The University of Washington has determined this proposal may have the potential to have a significant adverse impact on the environment. A Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) will be prepared pursuant to chapter RCW 43.21C. The Campus Master Plan and other materials can be reviewed at the Capital Projects Office (206) 543-5200.
Agencies, affected tribes and members of the public are invited to comment on the scope of the SEIS. You may comment on reasonable alternatives, mitigation measures, probable significant adverse impacts and licenses or other approvals that may be required. Please provide comments to the contact person by the date specified.
The University has identified the following areas for discussion in the SEIS: earth, air, water, plants and animals; energy and natural resources; environmental health and shoreline use; transportation; public services and utilities. Alternatives will include the no action alternative and one or two design alternatives.
Contact person: Jan Arntz, Environmental Planner
Comment deadline: October 24, 2002
Responsible official: Richard K. Chapman
Position: Associate Vice President for Capital Projects
Address: Box 352205
Telephone: 206-543-5200
LEGAL NOTICE
Determination of Nonsignificance
Description of proposal
Construction of a 5,040 square foot laboratory at the University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories, San Juan County.
Proponent: University of Washington
Location of proposal: University of Washington, Friday Harbor Laboratories 620 University Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Laboratory 10 will be located approximately 50’ NE of Lab 9 and approximately 75’ NW of Laboratory 2.
Lead agency: University of Washington
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2) (c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
This DNS is issued under 197-11-340 (2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by September 19, 2002:
Jan Arntz, Environmental Planner
University of Washington, Box 352205
Seattle, WA 98195-2205
(Phone: 206-543-5200)
Responsible official: Richard K. Chapman
Position: Associate Vice President for Capital Projects
Telephone: (206) 543-5200
Address: Capital Projects Office, Box 352205, Seattle, WA 98195
DEGREE EXAMS
Members of the graduate faculty are invited to attend the following examinations. Chairpersons are denoted in parentheses.
General Examinations
- Heather Heng Cheng, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. C2-161 FHCRC. (Prof. Julie Overbaugh).
- Kiyong Choi, Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. 403 Electrical Engineering. (Prof. David Allstot).
- Sona A. Dimidjian, Psychology, Ph.D. noon Friday, Oct. 18. Center for Clinical Research. (Prof. Robert Kohlenberg).
- Bela Andras Frigyik, Applied Mathematics, Ph.D. 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. TBA. (Prof. Nathan Kutz).
- Xinyu Guo, Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. 403 Electrical Engineering. (Prof. Carl Sechen).
- John Thomas King, Education, Ph.D. 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. 112A Miller. (Prof. Walter Parker).
- Kevin C. Klein, Public Health and Community Medicine – Pathobiology, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22. F348 Health Sciences. (Prof. Jaisri Lingappa).
- Xiaoyong Li, Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. 403 Electrical Engineering. (Prof. David Allstot).
- Kimberly Anne Mallett, Psychology, Ph.D. 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21. 120 Guthrie Annex 3. (Prof. Mary Larimer).
- Jinho Park, Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. 403 Electrical Engineering. (Prof. David Allstot).
- April L. Peterson, Communications, Ph.D. 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. 126 Communications. (Prof. Gerald Baldasty).
- Maria Lori Pettinato, Nursing – School of, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22. T305 Health Sciences. (Prof. Kristen Swanson).
- Brenda Schumpert, Zoology, Ph.D. 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. 502 Kincaid. (Prof. Merrill Hille).
- Mandy Steiman, Psychology, Ph.D. 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. 222 Johnson. (Prof. Ana Mari Cauce).
- Marco Jean Zangari, Classics, Ph.D. 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14. 210 Denny. (Prof. Alain Gowing).
Final Examinations
- Justin Douglas Baer, Sociology, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. 110C Savery. “Strategy and structure in interfirm alliances: The U.S. Biotechnology Industry, 1980-1992.” (Profs. Daniel Chirot and Katherine Stovel).
- Cynthia Davidson Cooper, Public Health and Community Medicine – Pathobiology, Ph.D. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. K069 Health Sciences. “Regulation of cell-cell communication: Investigating the role of phosphorylation on gap junction protein, connexin43.” (Prof. Paul Lampe).
- Jamie Seth Davidson, Political Science, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18. 40A Smith. “Rebellion, ethnic violence and politics on an Indonesian periphery (West Kalimantan).” (Prof. Daniel Lev).
- Billy Gerhard Ernst, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. 203 Fisheries. “An investigation on length-based models used in quantitataive population modeling.” (Prof. Ray Hilborn).
- Laura Lee Johnson, Public Health and Community Medicine – Biostatistics, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. F348 Health Sciences. “Incorporating death into the statistical analysis of categorical longitudinal health status data.” (Prof. Paula Diehr).
- Michael Anthony Mohutsky, Pharmacy – Medicinal Chemistry, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. 10 Anderson. “Anti-salmonella adhesion activity of Saccharomyces boulardii: Effects of Ginkgo Biloba on cytochrome-P450 activity.” (Prof. Gary Elmer).
- Lori E. Postner, Education, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. 112 Miller. “What’s so hard about learning to program? A cognitive and ethnographic analysis of beginning programming students.” (Prof. Reed Stevens).
- Armin W. Rest, Astronomy, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21. B356A Physics/Astronomy. “Galactic structure, near and far.” (Prof. Christopher Stubbs).
- Craig Michael Schulz, Chemistry, Ph.D. 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18. 102 Chemistry. “Microsequential injection systems for the real-time monitoring of glucose metabolism of live cells by enzymatic assay.” (Prof. Jaromir Ruzicka).
- Vera Sokolova, History, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. 203E Smith. “A matter of speaking: Racism, gender and social deviance in the politics of the “gypsy question” in communist Czechoslovakia, 1945-1989.” (Prof. James Felak).
- Hongbo Yan, Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. M406 Electrical Engineering. “Parameter estimation and signal detection for wideband communication systems.” (Prof. Sumit Roy).
