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November 4, 2004

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ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

Faculty Senate position announcement
The Senate Executive Committee seeks applications and nominations from faculty on all three UW campuses for the vital position of secretary of the faculty.  The term for the new Secretary begins summer 2005.

The secretary of the faculty oversees the operations of the Faculty Senate and faculty councils, and manages the faculty’s adjudicative proceedings.  He or she records meetings of the Senate and the Senate Executive Committee, supervises the work of the senate office staff, and takes an active role in attempts to resolve collegial disagreements before they invoke formal adjudication.  Of singular importance to this pivotal university position, the secretary of the faculty guides and oversees additions and changes to the University Handbook, and particularly to the Faculty Code – our faculty’s “constitution” which has been often viewed as an exemplary model by colleagues at other large universities.

The secretary provides continuity in deliberations regarding shared faculty governance at all three UW campuses and provides a critically important sense of the political and legislative context of the Code to faculty council and senate chairs. He or she does this, in part, through personal experience and the memory of faculty deliberations and actions and, also, by maintaining the archives of the Faculty Senate and councils.  As a repository of the senate’s “collective memory,” the secretary assists in orienting new Faculty Senate and faculty council chairs toward the most effective ways to work together with their colleagues in the faculty and the university administration.

The secretary acts as an advisor and counsel to the senate and faculty leadership regarding existing and newly proposed code proposals and of Senate proceedings. As manager of the legislative procedures of the faculty, the secretary meets on an almost daily basis with a wide array of faculty, staff, and administration, and provides advice to individual faculty and groups who have inquiries or concerns about university policy. To carry out these duties successfully, the secretary of the faculty should be an experienced faculty member with tenure who should display an informed interest in faculty affairs and university governance. Strong oral and written communication skills are required for success in this job, as is an ability to work with and supervise the work of others. candidates for the position should be personable and have the patience and diplomacy to work comfortably with individual faculty colleagues in times of great pressure and stress.

The secretary is appointed by the president for a five-year term. He or she will be selected by the President from a list of at least three nominees submitted by the elected members of the Senate Executive Committee. The past six secretaries include Lea Vaughn (Law School, who will leave the position in summer 2005), Míceál Vaughan (English and Comparative Literature), John Bollard (Aeronautics and Astronautics), Don Williams (Education), William Phillips (English), and Laurel Lewis (Electrical Engineering).

The position ordinarily requires (and is fully funded for) a 75 percent appointment during the academic year and an additional two months, full-time, during the summer.  Appropriate arrangements for released time and salary are made through the President’s Office.

Letters of interest, application or nomination should be sent to the Secretary of the Faculty Search Committee, c/o Nancy Bradshaw, Faculty Senate Office, Box 351271.  The Search committee will begin considering application on Nov. 29, and hopes to forward its recommendations to the Senate Executive committee in January 2005.

2005-2006 Faculty Senate Vice Chair Nominations:
Nominations for Vice Chair of the Faculty Senate are being sought. The successful candidate will serve as Vice Chair during the 2005-2006 academic year and as Chair of the Faculty Senate during the 2006-2007 academic year. This position requires a two-year, half-time commitment. To facilitate the performance of these duties, the Office of the Provost provides the elected representative with one and one-half months summer salary and negotiated released time from other departmental duties. Other arrangements are possible for those on twelvemonth appointments.

If you are interested or know someone who would be well qualified for the position, please contact the Nominating Committee, c/o Nancy Bradshaw, Faculty Senate Office, Box 351271, 685-2703, senate@u.washington.edu.

The Nominating Committee expects to recommend candidates to the Senate Executive Committee at its Nov. 15 meeting.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Possible Rule Making — Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (per RCW 34.05.310)
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 478–118 WAC, “Parking and Traffic Rules for the UW, Tacoma.”

Statutes Authorizing the University to Adopt Rules on This Subject:

RCW 28B.10.560 and 28B.20.130.

Reasons Why Rules on This Subject May Be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Parking and traffic rules originally promulgated for the UW Tacoma campus in 2002 now need further refinement after two years of implementation for this growing campus facility. Proposed amendments seek to clarify existing rules and provide additional definitions, visitor parking rules, and bicycle and skateboard rules.

Other Federal and State Agencies That Regulate This Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule With These Agencies: None.

Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by sending written comments or inquiries to Rebecca Goodwin Deardorff, Director, Rules Coordination Office, by one of the following routes: US mail, UW, 4014 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105-6203; campus mail: Box 355509; Email, rules@u.washington.edu Fax: 206-616-6294.

OTHER NEWS

Message from Motor Pool Operations
The past year has been one of the most challenging for Motor Pool Operations. We have met the challenge of record high fuel prices, increased environmental requirements and added emphasis on sustainable business practices all the while controlling costs and staying within budget. It has been a remarkable year highlighted by awards from The Department of Ecology for Pollution Prevention (Governors Award) and from the Washington State Recycling Association (Recycler of the Year) and many other accomplishments. In the coming year we intend to renew our commitment to providing the best possible service and one of the primary strategic goals is to maintain rate stability in order to avoid cost fluctuations. In 2003-20004 we achieved this during a period of record high fuel costs and increases in the number of vehicles in the fleet (from 619 to 641.) We will continue to make program changes to reduce costs and recapture costs in order to meet our goals for 2004-2005.

Overall, the 2004-2005 budget ($4,003,564) reflects an increase of only 1 percent over the 2003-2004 budget ($3,968,253). The rates have been reviewed and approved by the office of Management Accounting & Analysis and Facility Services. The new rates as well as a short explanation of program changes affecting rates may be viewed at our Web site: http://www.washington.edu/admin/motorpool/  

Motor Pool Operations is dedicated to providing exceptional service at a competitive price. Our goals for 2004 and 2005 include continous improvement over the accomplishments of last year and we are anticipating another round of savings and improvement opportunities.

Motor Pool Operations: Rental rate schedule

November 1, 2004 to October 31, 2005

All vehicle rates are computed on a daily basis. Vehicle types, rates, and capacities are listed blow.




































































































CARS
Station Wagon $12.71 per day + $.32 per mile 5
Compact Car $12.71 per day + $.32 per mile 4
Sedan $12.71 per day + $.32 per mile 5
TRUCKS
Compact Pickup Truck $ 8.42 per day + $.56 per mile
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Crew Cab Pickup Truck $ 8.42 per day + $.56 per mile 3
Full-size Pickup Truck $ 8.42 per day + $.56 per mile 3
HEAVY TRUCKS
Flatbed Truck $15.80 per day + $1.18 per mile 3
Dump Truck $15.80 per day + $1.18 per mile 3
Box Truck $15.80 per day + $1.18 per mile 3
VANS
Cargo Van $ 8.42 per day + $.56 per mile 2
Carry All $ 8.42 per day + $.56 per mile 5
Minivan $12.71 per day + $.32 per mile 7
12-Passenger Van $12.71 per day + $.32 per mile 12
4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES
5-Passenger 4×4 $12.71 per day + $.32 per mile 5
6-Passenger 4×4 $12.71 per day + $.32 per mile 6
9-Passenger 4×4 $12.71 per day + $.32 per mile 9
SPECIALTY VEHICLES
Police Sedan $12.71 per day + $.32 per mile
Step Van $15.80 per day + $1.18 per mile
Health Sciences Express
  Bus 		$75.99 per day + $.94 per mile
Packer Truck $51.32 per day + $3.32 per mile
Electric Vehicles $ 8.71 per day + $1.07 per mile

Collision Insurance Fee
Each type of vehicle $1.00 per day, per vehicle.
Vehicle Reservations: http://www.washington.edu/admin/motorpool
Motor Pool Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Motor Pool Rental Office: (206) 685-1566


Study participants wanted
Men and women who regularly get canker sores needed to participate in a two week study examining a new treatment of an investigational product to reduce pain and speed healing. Participants will be compensated for their time up to $60. Subjects must be at least 18 years old. For more information, call Kellie at 206-685-8132 or email at kellieo@u.washington.edu.


Statistical consulting services
Free in-depth collaboration on data analysis. Faculty and graduate students in the Consulting Programs of the Departments of Biostatistics and Statistics offer consultation to University researchers, providing assistance with: the design of studies and experiments, the choice and application of statistical methods, advice on data visualization and presentation, and the development of specialized statistical methods. In the past, hands-on assistance with data analysis has not generally been available without funding. However, select graduate students are now available for in-depth collaboration with a consulting client on a project involving analysis of data and a detailed report—usually for free.

University researchers with a need for assistance with substantial data analysis are welcome to contact Paul Sampson (pds@stat.washington.edu directly with details of their scientific problem. Appropriate projects will have clearly defined goals and generally be suitable for completion within 1-3 academic quarters at the level of commitment of a 3-credit independent study course. Analysis will be carried out collaboratively by a graduate student with guidance or oversight of a faculty member in the Department of Biostatistics or Statistics. To schedule an appointment, contact the Dept of Biostatistics (barbj@u.washington.edu; 543-1044) or the Dept of Statistics (cheryl@stat.washington.edu; 206-543-0403), or submit an online problem description form (http://www.stat.washington.edu/consulting/probdesc.html).

Surplus property
The following is available for inter-departmental transfer: Molecular Dynamics Gen III Microarraying Robot. Asking price $30,000. Contact Kyle Serikawa in the Bumgarner lab, kyles@u.washington.edu, 206-732-6049

Blood drives
Monday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 1-4 p.m., 108 HUB.

Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:45–5 p.m. on Stevens Way, across from Lewis Hall.

DEGREE EXAMS

Members of the graduate faculty are invited to attend the following examinations. Chairpersons are denoted in parentheses.

General Examinations


  • Carl Robert Bruner, Education, Ed.D 10 a.m. Friday, Nov 5. 313 Miller Hall. (Prof. Kathy Kimball).
  • Kathleen M. Budge, Education, Ed.D 1 p.m. Friday, Nov 5. 313 Miller Hall. (Prof. Ed Taylor).
  • Swagato Chakraborty, Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Friday, Nov 12. 443 Electrical Engineering Bldg.. (Prof. Vikram Jandhyala).
  • Kevin Nelson Chang, Civil And Environmental Engineering, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov 10. 119 More Hall. (Prof. Nancy Nihan).
  • David C. Coffey, Physics, Ph.D. 3:45 p.m. Friday, Nov 12. C520 Physics/Astronomy Bldg.. (Prof. David Cobden).
  • Douglas Raymond Dixon, Oral Biology, Ph.D. 9 a.m. Friday, Nov 12. D-564 Health Science Bldg.. (Prof. Richard Darveau).
  • Andrea M. Emberly, Music, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Friday, Nov 12. 101 Music Bldg.. (Prof. Philip Schuyler).
  • Sacha E. Frey, English, Ph.D. 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov 18. A-101C Padelford Hall. (Prof. Brian Reed).
  • Garrett Richard Hellenthal, Statistics, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov 18. 217 Thomson Hall. (Prof. Matthew Stephens).
  • Mark Steven Johnson, Education, Ed.D. 1 p.m. Friday, Nov 5. 313 Miller Hall. (Prof. Mike Copland).
  • Diane Disante Lashinsky, Education, Ed.D 8 a.m. Friday, Nov 5. 313 Miller Hall. (Prof. Ed Taylor).
  • Dara A. Lehman, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov 17. 252-B Fishery Science Bldg.. (Prof. Julie Overbaugh).
  • Jiyun Liu, Chemistry, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov 16. 339 Chemistry Bldg.. (Prof. Erkang Fan).
  • Kuang-Ta Lo, Economics, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov 16. 302 Savery Hall. (Prof. Neil Bruce).
  • Hilary May Loeb, Education, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov 11. 201 Miller Hall. (Prof. Marge Plecki).
  • Carrie E. Monohan, Forest Resources, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 9. 22 Anderson Hall. (Prof. Susan Bolton).
  • George M. Newman, Physics, Ph.D. 3:45 p.m. Friday, Nov 5. 520 Physics/Astronomy Bldg.. (Prof. Dam T. Son).
  • William B. Piggot, History, Ph.D. 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 10. 320 Smith Hall. (Prof. John Findlay).
  • Timothy A. Robertson, Biochemistry, Ph.D. 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 9. J-412 Health Sciences Bldg.. (Prof. Gabriele Varini).
  • Andrew L. Rogers, Education, Ed.D 3 p.m. Friday, Nov 5. 313 Miller Hall. (Prof. Brad Portin).
  • Chen-Luen Shih, Materials Science and Engineering, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 16. 321 Roberts Hall. (Prof. Scott Dunham).
  • Michelle Sabrina Steen, Physiology and Biophysics, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 16. G-417 Health Sciences Bldg.. (Prof. Stanley Froehner).
  • Ingunn M. Stromnes, Immunology, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 9. H-562 Health Science Center. (Prof. Joan Goverman).
  • Lihong Tang, Comparative Literature, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov 17. B-526 Padelford Hall. (Prof. Yomi Braester).
  • Ming-Yi Tsai, Public Health and Community Medicine – Environ & Occup Hlth Sciences, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 17. T-478 Health Sciences Bldg.. (Prof. Michael Yost).
  • Wendy Jo Weber, Public Health and Community Medicine – Epidemiology, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov 5. 2nd floor conference Child Health Inst.. (Prof. Ann VanderStoep).
  • James B. Westphal, Chemistry, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 16. 239 Chemistry Bldg.. (Prof. Phil Reid).
  • Sumei Yi, History, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov 15. 203E Smith Hall. (Prof. Patricia Ebrey).
  • Norma Zavala, Education, Ed.D 3 p.m. Friday, Nov 5. 313 Miller Hall. (Prof. Ed Taylor).

Final Examinations


  • Scott Sean Auerbach, Pharmacology, Ph.D. 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov 18. 248 South Campus Center. “Characterization of multiple human constitutive androstane splice variants.” (Prof. Curt Omicienski).
  • Rory Kevin Barnes, Astronomy, Ph.D. 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 17. 520 Physics/Astronomy Bldg.. “The dynamics of the initial planetesimal disk.” (Prof. Thomas Quinn).
  • Halil Evren Damar, Economics, Ph.D. 3:45 p.m. Friday, Nov 12. 302 Savery Hall. “Essays on bank networks and the Turkish banking crisis.” (Prof. Philip Brock).
  • Angela Faith Dickens, Chemistry, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 9. 425 Ocean Sciences Bldg.. “Sources, cycling and preservation of black carbon in sediments from the Washington Margin.” (Prof. Paul Quay).
  • Alesha Dawn Durfee, Sociology, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 16. 110C Savery Hall. “Domestic violence in the civil court system.” (Prof. Judith Howard).
  • Anuj Gaggar, Pathology, Ph.D. 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov 18. T-474 Health Sciences Bldg.. “Characterization of adenovirus serotype 35 for gene therapy.” ().
  • David Gabriel Hebert, Music, Ph.D. 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov 8. “Fishbowl” Music Bldg.. “Music competition, cooperation, and community: An ethnography of a Japanese school band.” (Prof. Patricia Campbell).
  • Lori Ellen Homer, Business Administration, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 10. 367 Mackenzie Hall. “Status characteristics, perceived similarity, and institutional legitimacy in promotion recommendations.” (Prof. Vandra Huber).
  • Daniel Joseph Kirshbaum, Atmospheric Sciences, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov 12. 118 Physics/Astronomy Bldg.. “Shallow convection in orographic precipitation.” (Prof. Dale Durran).
  • Thomas Edward Kriewall, Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov 8. 243 Mechanical Engineering Bldg.. “Heterodyne digital control and frequency estimation in magnetic resonance force microscopy.” (Prof. Joseph Garbini).
  • Steven Daniel Mentor, English, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 17. A101C Padelford Hall. “A dissertation for cyborgs: Mapping the rhetorics of a technoscientific monster, 1948-1985.” (Prof. Sydney Kaplan).
  • Carolina V. Minte-Vera, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Ph.D. 9 a.m. Friday, Nov 5. 107 Fishery Science Bldg.. “Meta-analysis of density-dependent growth.” (Prof. Ray Hilborn).
  • Yoshinori Nishizaki, Political Science, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov 9. 40A Smith Hall. “The weapon of the strong: Provincial identity and the domination of Thailand’s rural patrimonial democrat.” (Prof. Ellis Goldberg).
  • Roger William Steeve, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov 8. 125 Soc W/Speech and Hearing Sci. Bldg.. “Mandibular motor control during the early development of speech and nonspeech behaviors.” (Prof. Christopher Moore).
  • Tsae-Jyy Wang, Nursing – School of, Ph.D. 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 17. T612 Health Sciences Bldg.. “Aquatic exercise improves flexibility, strength, and walk time in osteoarthritis.” (Prof. Basia Belza).
  • Jessica Greene Zuniga, Genome Sciences, Ph.D. 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov 15. J-280 Health Sciences Bldg.. “Investigation of parkin function in a Drosophila model of Parkinson’s Disease.” (Prof. Leo Pallanck).