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October 29, 2009

Official Notices

Board of Regents

The Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m. at UW Tower.


Nominations sought for 2010-2011 vice chair of Faculty Senate

Nominations for Vice Chair of the Faculty Senate are being sought. The successful candidate will serve as vice chair during the 2010-2011 academic year, as chair of the Faculty Senate during the 2011-2012 academic year, and as chair of the Senate Committee on Planning and Budgeting during the 2012-2013 academic year. This position requires a three year part time commitment.

To facilitate the performance of these duties, the Office of the Provost provides the elected representative with partial salary support and negotiated release time from other departmental duties.

The ideal candidate would be an accomplished senior faculty member who has served in leadership roles within the University and who has the breadth of understanding to speak for the faculty across this large, complex university.

Anyone who is interested or knows someone who would be well qualified for the position, should contact the chair or a member of the Nominating Committee. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, c/o Nancy Bradshaw, Faculty Senate Office, Box 351271, 206-685-2703, senate@u.washington.edu. The Nominating Committee expects to recommend candidates to the Senate Executive Committee at its Jan. 11 meeting.

Members of the Vice Chair Nominating Committee are:



Regional grantsmanship seminar Nov. 19



The National Institutes of Health will sponsor a regional grantsmanship seminar from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Museum of History and Industry. The seminar will provide information on the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering’s (NIBIB) research and training funding opportunities, as well as the NIH application, review, and grant-making processes and policies. The program includes presentations and discussions with NIBIB science program and review staff. The fee is $69 (free for students and postdocs. For further information, see http://www.uweb.engr.washington.edu/NIBIB/.


Research funding available

The Institute for Ethnic Studies in the United States (IESUS) invites applications from University of Washington faculty members who are engaged in or are beginning projects on ethnic issues in the United States. The deadline for applications is November 16. For more information on application guidelines, please see the IESUS Web site at http://depts.washington.edu/iesus/ or direct questions to Kelly Koo at 206-616-6610 or via e-mail at iesus@u.washington.edu.


University Non-discrimination Policy

Dear Members of the University of Washington Community,


Our University of Washington community is committed to maintaining a civil and compassionate environment. To that end, our community does not condone or tolerate sexual harassment. The University’s non-discrimination policy is guided by state and federal laws that prohibit sexual harassment. These state and federal laws include, among others, the Washington State Law Against Discrimination (RCW 49.60), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.

The University’s policy defines sexual harassment as follows:


“Sexual harassment” is a form of harassment based on the recipient’s sex that is characterized by:


1. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature 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 that is of a sexual nature or that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it could reasonably be expected to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or learning environment, or has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s academic or work performance (University Handbook, Volume Four, Part I, Chapter 2).


Sexual harassment is illegal. Faculty, staff, and students who engage in sexual harassment will be subject to corrective or disciplinary action. Violations can lead to severe penalties, up to and including termination of employment or termination from educational programs, 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 that 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).


The University will promptly respond to and take appropriate action concerning allegations of sexual harassment. In addition, the University prohibits retaliation against anyone for reporting, cooperating with, or participating in the University’s complaint process regarding allegations of sexual harassment (University Handbook, Volume Four, Part I, Chapter 2 and Administrative Policy Statement 46.3).


Each member of the University community is asked to participate fully in our collective effort to maintain the University of Washington’s commitment to prevent and eliminate sexual harassment. Toward that effort, the University also provides a number of resources to members of the campus community who either believe they have been subjected to sexual harassment or have knowledge that leads them to believe that a member of our community has been subjected to sexual harassment. The individuals and offices that help coordinate our Title IX, RCW 49.60, Title VII, and University non-discrimination and compliance efforts include:


  • Investigation and resolution of allegations of sexual harassment and related information and assistance are available by contacting:


Jill Lee

Director, University Complaint Investigation and Resolution Office

4311-11th Avenue NE, Suite 630

206-616-2028




  • Assistance and information regarding student conduct rights and responsibilities are available by contacting:


Elizabeth Higgins

Director, Community Standards and Student Conduct

Division of Student Life

G20 Husky Union Building

206-685-6194


(For Graduate Students):

Rebecca Aanerud

Acting Assistant Dean, The Graduate School

Loew Hall 315

206-543-5139



  • Assistance and information involving the athletic programs are available by contacting:


Stephanie Rempe

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Intercollegiate Athletics

230 Graves Building

206-543-2279




  • Consultation, conciliation and mediation services are available by contacting:


Susan Neff

University Ombudsman

301 Husky Union Building

206-543-0283



  • Consultation and compliance assistance are available by contacting:


Torrey Tiburzi

Director, Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

231 Gerberding Hall

206-543-1830



Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, the University has designated the above individuals as being responsible for coordinating our compliance with Title IX. Faculty, staff or students with concerns or complaints about discrimination on the basis of sex in employment or an education program (including sexual harassment) may contact the relevant Title IX Coordinator(s) listed above.


In addition, referral to the appropriate Human Resources Consultant/Specialist is available by contacting:



  • 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, 206-744-9220

  • Academic Human Resources, 206-543-5630 (Faculty, librarians and academic staff)



If you have any questions or concerns, please contact pres@u.washington.edu.  


Exchange Program to Bergen, Norway: Call for Applications


The University of Washington-University of Bergen Exchange Program now in its 30th year announces its annual competition for visiting professor appointments at the University of Bergen, Norway, for a minimum term of one quarter. Appointments can also be arranged at the University of Trondheim (NTNU).


Visiting professors and advanced graduate students receive travel expenses and access to subsidized housing. Those selected continue to receive their UW salary while in residence in Bergen.


Applications from all academic fields are encouraged, and can be accessed via the Dept of Scandinavian Studies Web site.  Deadline:  Dec. 15. For more information contact Christine Ingebritsen, Chair, UW-UBergen Exchange Program, ingie@uw.edu or 206-543-0675.
    
Exchange scholars with University of Ljubljana sought


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 2010 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 2010. The program has funds to support travel to Slovenia, and the host institution will pay living expenses while there. Two visitors, each staying for a two-week period, can be supported.


Applicants should submit their CV and a letter explaining the purpose and academic value of the proposed visit. Students should also provide appropriate letters of support from their departments. In addition, if the applicant has established any contacts with academics at the University of Ljubljana, the application should mention this.


Applicants from previous years who were not selected need only indicate their continued interest in applying this year in a brief e-mail to Professor Aurel Bulgac. Deadline for applications is Friday, Nov. 20. Applications, and all questions concerning the program, should be addressed to: Professor Aurel Bulgac, Department of Physics, P.O. Box 351560; bulgac@u.washington.edu.


Scientific Filmmaking Workshop


Overview: This seven-day immersion workshop will teach participants to communicate scientific findings, natural history information or conservation messages by creating compelling, professional-quality videos.


Topics will include story selection, planning, writing, camera technique, voiceovers, technical aspects of video and audio production, basic video and audio editing, project output and distribution. These technical elements will underpin the main focus of the workshop: effective storytelling through video.


The “hands-on” approach will be emphasized and participants will put concepts introduced in lecture into daily practice. Opportunities will exist for shooting in the field and studio and AAUS certified divers may have opportunities to try underwater videography. Collaborative opportunities may arise between participants and researchers working at Friday Harbor Laboratories.  Participants will also critique existing documentaries, and by the end of the workshop students will produce a short film on a topic of their choosing.


Target audience: This workshop is intended for academic scientists at any level (undergraduate, graduate, postdoc, faculty or emeritus) as well as professional biologists (government, NGO, industry, etc.). Interested individuals from the general public will also be considered. No prior film making experience is required. The workshop will run with a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 16.


Instuctors: Jeff Morales (National Geographic Film & Television; VONIGO Films) and Colin Bates (Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre & Department of Botany, University of British Columbia).


Where: Friday Harbor Marine Labs (http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/)


When: Nov. 16–22


Cost: US $1,100.  Includes workshop fees, supplies & equipment, housing, food, and lab user fees. Registration deadline is Sunday, Nov. 1.
For further information and application materials, contact Colin Bates (colinba@interchange.ubc.ca) or http://www.coastalimageworks.com/filmschool/.



Blood Drives
Thursday, Oct. 29, 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., South side of Schmitz
Thursday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Bus parked on Stevens
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Loading zone in front of Moore
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Haggett, Gray Lounge