September 27, 2007
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday, October 18, in the Petersen Room, Allen Library.
Sexual Harassment Policy
Members of the University community:
I write to reaffirm the University’s commitment to maintaining a civil and compassionate campus environment and to remind each member of our community that 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 Four, Part I, 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.
Because consensual relationships between students and instructors may interfere with the learning relationship, the Faculty Senate has adopted a policy which states:
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. (University Handbook, Volume Two, Part II, Chapter 24, Section 24-33, Footnote: Faculty/Student Relationships and Conflicts of Interest.)
We believe that the best way to prevent sexual harassment is to have a continuing, comprehensive education and training program. New non-academic employees attend prevention of sexual harassment classes soon after their arrival. New faculty, medical residents, and graduate teaching assistants receive information on prevention of sexual harassment during their orientation sessions. Staff supervisors who have not recently attended prevention of sexual harassment classes should refresh their knowledge by attending a class sponsored by the Human Resources Department. Please see their website at: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/pod/newemp/prevent-sexharasstrng.html. The Ombudsman for Sexual Harassment meets with academic departments regularly to review University rules against harassment.
The University will promptly respond to and take appropriate action on allegations of sexual harassment. Supervisors and administrators are reminded that all complaints of sexual harassment must be reported, without delay, to the Office of the Ombudsman for Sexual Harassment at the office listed below (http://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/APS/46.03.html).
The University provides a number of resources to supervisors and to members of the campus community who believe that they may have been subjected to sexual harassment or related conduct.
Consultation and mediation assistance are available by contacting:
Dr. Lois Price-Spratlen
University Ombudsman and Ombudsman for Sexual Harassment
301 Husky Union Building
206-543-0283 or 206-543-6028
Fax: 206-685-6816
TTY: 206-616-6163
University staff and supervisors are encouraged to contact their Human Resources Consultant. For referral to the appropriate Human Resources Consultant contact:
Human Resources Operations, 206-543-2333 (upper Seattle campus, Tacoma, and Bothell)
Human Resources Operations, 206-543-9406 (Health Sciences)
UW Medical Center Human Resources, 206-598-6116
Harborview Medical Center Human Resources, 206-731-3233
Academic Human Resources, 206-543-5630 (Faculty and academic staff)
Investigation and resolution of allegations of sexual harassment and related information and assistance are available by contacting:
University Complaint Investigation and Resolution Office
4311 11th Avenue NE, Suite 630
Box: 354996
Phone: 206-616-2028
Email: uciro@u.washington.edu
Sexual harassment is unacceptable and has no place anywhere in the University community.
Sincerely yours,
Mark A. Emmert
President
Blood Drives
Thursday, Sept. 27, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall (north side)
Monday, Oct. 1, noon-6 p.m., Stevens Way (across from Lewis Hall)
Friday, October 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Engineering (bus in load/unload at More Hall)
Applications invited
The Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute invites applications from University of Washington researchers 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 website at http://depts.washington.edu/adai or by calling ADAI at 206-543-0937.
New recharge rates for Facilities Shops work
New recharge rates for Facilities Shops work became effective July 1. Charge processes for estimating services and cost of consumable goods for projects became effective Sept. 1. More info on the Web: http://www.washington.edu/admin/facserv/mad/chargerate.php.
English in the Workplace – FREE courses start Oct. 1
Are you a UW employee for whom English is a second language? If so, would you like to improve your writing, pronunciation, or presentation skills? Spaces are available in this fall’s English in the Workplace courses, offered at no cost to you or your unit. See schedule and application at http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/pod/staff/ewp/. For more information contact Professional and Organization Development at 206-543-1957 or pod@u.washington.edu.
Free equipment available to UW researchers
The following pieces of equipment are freely available to UW researchers:
- Coherent Enterprise 622 Argon ion laser, 250 mW output when new, lines at 351 nm, 357 nm, 363nm, 488 nm and 514 nm. Complete system with power supply, manuals, recirculating water cooler and hoses. Requires 60 A, 240 V electrical circuit.
- Thermal printer, Mitsubishi P78U Video Copy Processor.
- Tektronix PhaserIIsdx dye sublimation printer, with paper and dye rolls.
Contact Glen MacDonald, 616-4156 or glenmac@u.washington.edu.
Legal Notice
Pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197-11-510 and WAC 478-324-140, the University of Washington hereby provides public notice of the AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT* AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
Project Name: Business School Building (Phase 1 & 2)
Proponent: University of Washington
Description of Proposal: Construction of a new facility for the Business School in two phases. Phase 1 involves the construction of a new building approximately 130,000 gross square feet(GSF) housing the executive education and master’s programs; some undergraduate classrooms; an auditorium; breakout rooms; faculty, departmental and administrative offices with support space and a student commons area. Phase 2 will replace the existing Balmer Hall. (80,000 GSF with a 60,000 GSF structure–1 below grade, 3 above grade)
Location of Proposal: University of Washington Seattle campus, central campus. The site is bounded by parking lot N-4 and Stevens Way on the north and east, Klickitat Lane and MacKenzie Hall on the south and Denny Hall, Denny Yard and parking lot N-3 on the west.
Lead Agency: University of Washington.
The University has issued a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement 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 Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. 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.
Copies available: At the Capital Projects Office, University of Washington, Box 352205, University Facilities Building, Room 42, Seattle, WA 98105.
Public Hearing: A public hearing has not been scheduled. The provisions of WAC 197-11-535 shall apply.
Contact Person: Jan Arntz, Environmental Planner, Capital Projects Office University of Washington, Box 352205, Seattle WA 98107 (telephone 206-543-5200)
Date of Issue: September 21, 2007
Comment Deadline: October 22, 2007
Responsible Official: Richard K. Chapman, Associate Vice President for Capital Projects, Capital Projects Office, University of Washington, Box 352205, Seattle, WA 98107 (telephone 206-543-5200)
* Supplements the University of Washington Campus Master Plan
University Stores Last Day of General Inventory Sales
Friday, Sept. 28, is the last day of sales of general inventory from University Stores. Ethyl alcohol and compressed gasses will continue to be available until alternate sources are in place. Most products previously stocked at Stores are now available through eProcurement. Visit our Web site to find alternate sources for services and specialty items. http://www.washington.edu/admin/purchstores/stores/.
Degree Exams
Members of the graduate faculty are invited to attend the following examinations. Chairpersons are denoted in parentheses.
General Examinations
- Erika M. Blood, Education, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2. Miller Hall, 423-A. (Prof. Carol Davis).
- Neva A. Cherniavsky, Computer Science and Engineering, Ph.D. noon Wednesday, Oct. 3. Computer Science & Engineering Allen Center 303. (Prof. Richard Ladner).
- Alexander J. Dressler, Classics, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. Denny 210. (Prof. Stephen Hinds).
- Keith John Grochow, Computer Science and Engineering, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4. CSE Allen Center 303. (Prof. Ed Lazowska).
- Seunghye Hong, Social Work, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4. Social Work 210F. (Prof. Lewayne Gilchrist).
- Jonathan Ko, Computer Science and Engineering, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. Computer Science & Engineering Allen Center 303. (Prof. Dieter Fox).
- Kim I. Martini, Oceanography, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. Applied Physics Lab., 610. (Prof. Matthew Alford).
- Ian Edward Templeton, Pharmacy – Pharmaceutics, Ph.D. 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28. Health Sciences H272G. (Prof. Kenneth Thummel).
- Kellie Leanne Vigna, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2. FHCRC, Thomas Bldg., D3-120. (Prof. E. Houston Warren).
- Troy Winfree, Mathematics, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3. Condon 128. (Prof. Ethan Devinatz).
Final Examinations
- James Scott Bechtold, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Ph.D. 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28. Fishery Sciences 107. “The Influence of Sediments on Floodplain Biogeochemistry” (Prof. Robert Naiman).
- Kristen Lloyd Helton, Bioengineering, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2. Foege, N-130. “Sample preconditioning of saliva for the measure of small analytes in a microfluidic biosensor” (Prof. Paul Yager).
- Misty R. Marshall, Pharmacology, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. Health Sciences Ctr., D-209. “Characterization of brain Cav1 channel/AKAP15 signaling complexes and the role of the distal C-terminus in regulation of Cav1.2c channels in vivo” (Prof. William Catterall).
