October 4, 2001
Notices
Search Continues for Dean of Undergraduate education
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, 2002. 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.
Other News
Deadline for Grant Proposals
Oct. 18 is the deadline for receipt of proposals at Grant and Contract Services for proposals due on Nov. 1 at the awarding agency.
The Write Stuff
The UW Writing Project, directed by Virginia Berninger, has been doing research on writing in local schools over the last 10 years. During Autumn 2001 we are offering tutoring based on the research findings for handwriting. First-graders who are struggling with handwriting may be eligible to participate. The tutoring is free and will take place at the University twice a week for six weeks.
If you are interested in this opportunity, and would like more information, please call Christina Johnson, Research Coordinator, at (206) 616-6376.
Surplus Auction
Surplus property and equipment released by UW departments will be available for purchase by the general public Saturday, Oct. 13 at an oral auction. Bidding begins at 10 a.m. The warehouse will be open for previewing Friday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. and from 8 to 10 a.m. on the day of the sale. All bidders must be registered before the bidding starts. For more information visit the Web site at: http://www.washington.edu/admin/surplus/ or call 206-685-1573.
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 a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)*.
PROJECT NAME: University of Washington Seattle Campus Master Plan
LEAD AGENCY: University of Washington
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: New Master Plan for the Seattle Campus. The new plan will provide a framework for proposed development of approximately 3 million square feet consisting of 60 potentially developable sites; proposed development may include demolitions, remodeling, renovations and new construction. In addition the plan includes potential addition of new open spaces, modification of the University’s Transportation Management Plan.
PROPONENT: University of Washington
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: The campus of the University of Washington is located in Northeast Seattle, the area of the campus is approximately 694 acres. In general the campus is bounded by 45th Street on the north; 15th Avenue NE, Eastlake Avenue NE and Interstate 5 on the west; Portage Bay and Lake Washington Ship Canal on the south; and Union Bay/NE 35th Street on the west.
COPIES AVAILABLE: Following distribution of a limited number (400) of complimentary copies, copies will be available for the cost of duplication. Copies are available at the following Seattle Public Libraries: Greenlake, Fremont, Henry, Montlake and North East branches. The Campus Master Plan and Final EIS are also on the Campus Master Plan Web site: http://www.washington.edu/community/cmp_site/cmp.html.
The documents are also located at a number of on-campus libraries listed on the Web page, including the Odegaard Undergraduate Library, Suzzallo Library and Architecture and Urban Planning Library, to name a few.
Copies are also located in the Capital Projects Office and Visitor’s Information Center, 4014 University Way NE.
FINAL ACTION: Adoption of Campus Master Plan by the University of Washington Board of Regents.
CONTACT PERSON: Jan Arntz, Environmental/Land Use Compliance Officer, University of Washington, Capital Projects Office, Box 352205, Seattle, WA 98195, 543-5200.
DATE OF ISSUANCE: September 10, 2001
RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Richard Chapman, Associate Vice President for Capital Projects, 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
- Z. M. Benowitz-Fredericks, Zoology, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10. 502 Kincaid. (Prof. Martha Bosma).
- Laura Christine Bowling, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Ph.D. 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8. 264 Wilcox. (Prof. Dennis Lettenmaier).
- Steve Troluong Lam, Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10. M306 EE/CSE. (Prof. Robert Marks).
- Monica Rani Sekharan, Chemistry, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10. 339 Chemistry. (Prof. Rachel Klevit).
- James Andrew Sherman, Molecular Biotechnology, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8. K350 UW Medical Center. (Prof. Rudolf Aebersold).
- Smith Thummachua, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. School of Marine Affairs. (Prof. Edward Miles).
- Yungdo Yun, Linguistics, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5. 215 Thomson. (Prof. Ellen Kaisse).
Final Examinations
- Douglas Bicket, Communications, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5. 126 Communications. “Media constructions of Scottish national identity through the prism of the new Scottish parliament.” (Prof. Richard Kielbowicz).
- Corrine Kay Lutz, Psychology, Ph.D. 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. 123 Guthrie. “Self-injurious behavior in male rhesus macaques: Association with aggression and stress as measured by salivary cortisol.” (Prof. Joan Lockard).
- Todd Christopher McDevitt, Bioengineering, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. K069 Health Sciences. “Spatially controlled engineering of myocardial tissue.” (Prof. Patrick Stayton).
- Meeyoung Yoon, Materials Science and Engineering, Ph.D. 3:35 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8. 243 Wilcox. “Deposition and characterization of titanium dioxide and hafnium dioxide thin films for high dielectric applications.” (Prof. J.W. Rogers).
