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AlmAnAc may 9, 1995
In this Issue
2 The Class of ‘42’s New Term Chair to Dr. Vanderlick 3 Deaths: Drs. Taubman, Scouten 4 SEC Actions, Council 5 Trustees on Early Retirement Award of Facilities Funds 6 Of Record: Faculty Early Retirement Allowances 7 Speaking Out: GSAC on Title IX, Dr. Clark revisiting the Haiti affair 8 Safety & Security: A Council Report on six topics in campus safety
The Compass Features
18 Opportunities 22 Of Record: Dean’s Search 23 ‘Who Steals My Trash’ and other crime reports UNIVERSITY of PENNSYLVANIA Tuesday, May 9, 1995 Volume 41 Number 32 24 Benchmarks: The President & Provost on Their First Year at Penn View The compass section of this issue at www.upenn.edu/pennnews/ current/features/1995/ 9 Professor Childers’ new WWII book began with a cache of old family letters 11 New employees discover the University as a city 2 In the wake of the Oklahoma bombing, Penn authorities discuss its effect on children and the protected speech of talk radio 14 Irish Art, 1770-1995, at the Arthur Ross Gallery 16 A student entrepreneur patents the un-toothbrush 1995 photo, above, by Candace diCarlo. Historic photograph (top of page) courtesy of the Center for the Study of History of Nursing
In Remembrance of Nurses Past ... page 16
2 AlmAnAc may 9, 1995 Dr. T. Kyle Vanderlick, an assistant professor of chemical engineering who has won a series of the most prestigious awards young scholars in the U.S. can win, has been chosen for the Class of 942 Endowed Term Chair, Provost Stanley Chodorow has announced. Established three years ago to mark the 50th reunion of the class, the chair honors outstand- ing teachers of undergraduates throughout the University. It rotates every five years among the four undergraduate schools, and is assigned at the discretion of the Provost. The first holder of the Class of 1942 chair is a Lindback Award winner, a Presidential Young Investigator and a Packard Fellow whose work focuses on the molecular engineering of structured surfaces and coatings, including the development of artificial chemical membranes that have applications in the separation of chemi- cals and gases. A 98 graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, magna cum laude, Dr. Vanderlick took her M.S. at Rensselaer in 983. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 988, and spent the next year at Mainz, in Germany, on a NATO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science and Engineering before joining Penn. The NATO Fellowship was one of a long list of honors (among them IBM, Procter and Gamble, and AAUW awards) she had gathered as a graduate student and doctoral candidate. Just after she arrived at Penn in the fall of 989 it was announced that she would receive a Presidential Young Investigator Award, the National Science Foundation’s highly competitive, $100-a-year research prize (now called the National Young Investigator Award). Two years later she won the equally competitive $500,000 David and Lucile Packard Fellowship, which supports research of the recipient’s choice for five years. While publishing some 20 papers and mak- ing over 30 presentations nationwide, she has taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels since joining Penn, and she works with several undergraduates each year on independent study research projects. She is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Class of 1942 Term Chair: Dr. Vanderlick American Chemical Society and American Physical Society, and was among the initial group whose research was included in the planning of the Institute for Advanced Science and Technol- ogy at Penn. When she won the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching in 993, not only fac- ulty and students but staff nominated her, one saying “...if every faculty member at Penn had her style we would have more satisfied students and employees. Kyle takes the time to teach and makes sure the students understand.” Students praised her as “approachable, as someone who gives a great deal of individual attention while maintaining a demanding work load.” And her department chair’s message to the Lindback committee was: “She is the best I’ve ever seen... the excitement about Kyle is not coming just from her students, but from her colleagues as well. We are all fortunate to have her here.” Dr. Vanderlick, Chemical Engineering IN BRIEF
APS, AAAS, Other Honors
President Judith Rodin has been elect- ed to the American Philosophical Society, founded by Benjamin Franklin and friends some 250 years ago and thus the oldest learned society in the United States. Also elected this year was an alumnus, Dr. Bert Vogelstein, professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins University. Three members of the University family have been elected Fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Two are faculty members—Dr. Clyde Barker, professor and chair of surgery in the School of Medicine, and Dr. Douglas Massey, Professor of Sociology—and the third is the Honorable Walter Annenberg, the alumnus and longtime trustee. The present chair of the Trustees, Dr. Roy Vagelos, also won signal honors recently: On April 24 he received the Na- tional Academy of Sciences “Chemistry in Service to Society” award in Washington, D.C., and earlier he was inducted into the Fortune “Business Hall of Fame” at a ceremony in Minneapolis.
Health Annex in Kingsessing
The City and the School of Nursing will open a health center in the Kingsessing neighborhood of West Philadelphia Wed- nesday, May 0, with Mayor Ed Rendell leading the ceremony at 2 p.m. The Health Annex, at the site of the Myers Recreation Center at 58th and Kingsessing Ave., is directed by Dr. Mar- garet M. Cotroneo, associate professor of nursing in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. It will be staffed by nurse prac- titioners, community outreach workers, mental-health nurse specialists, a nurse midwife and a nutritionist—and will have, as teen counselors, young volunteers who are interested in nursing careers.
‘Call to Action’ May 25
A regional “Call to Action Conference” is being convened at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on May 25 at p.m., organized in part by Penn’s Center for Greater Philadelphia, directed by Dr. Theodore Hershberg. The conference builds upon scholars’ and planners’ grow- ing regional conceptions of Philadelphia’s future, including those summed up in the Pierce Report: Reinventing the Region ( Philadelphia Inquirer March 26) and the Greater Philadelphia Investment Portfolio, which will be given out at the conference. Governor Tom Ridge will be the keynote speaker. “Call to Action” is open to the public at $25, with registration by May 19 c/o “Events Department,” GPCC, 234 Market Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia 9 03. Registrants are asked to indicate which of nine sessions they wish to attend: arts and culture; children and family; economic development; education and labor force; health care; land use and growth management; technology; tour- ism; and transportation.
PennVIPs ‘Newborn Needs’ Drive: Now through May 19
This week and next, Penn VIPS (Volunteers in Public Service) is collecting layette items and needed supplies for infants and children (newborn to 6 months), including: Diapers/Washcloths/Baby wipes Crib Sheets/Playpens/Strollers/High chairs Bottles/Formula/Bibs/Toys/Books Undershirts/Receivingblankets/Sleepers The donations go to two local outlets—the West Philadelphia Community Maternity Project, which works to improve the quality of life and increase access to health care services for pregnant women and infants in the community, and St. Mary’s Family Respite Center, which provides free child care services to parents, caregivers and children infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. The drive runs through May 9. PennVIPS is at 898-2020, and drop-off points are: Business Services 340 Walnut St., 440A; Banoo Karanjia, 8-9 55 African-American Resource center 3537 Walnut St., 2nd floor; Afi Roberson, 8- Blockley Hall Room 2 4; Carolyn Jones, 8- 353 Book Store 3729 Locust Walk; Velda Bentley, 8- Franklin Building Room 003; Pat Coleman, 8-42 2 Houston Hall Room 200; Marcine Davis, 8-483 Police mini-Station 3927 Walnut Street; Lt. Sue Holmes, 8-448 Van Pelt library Original Catalogues; Rachelle Nelson, 8- Veterinary School Vet; Trish Dipietrae, 8-88 2 3401 Walnut Street, Room 233-A; Rocco Casciato, 8-557
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From the Senate Office
The following statement is published in accordance with the Senate Rules. Among other purposes, the publication of SEc actions is intended to stimulate discussion between the constituencies and their representatives. Please communicate your comments to Senate chair William l. Kissick or Executive Assistant carolyn Burdon, 15 college Hall/ 6303, 898-6943 or [email protected].
Actions Taken by the Senate Executive Committee
Wednesday, May 3, 1995
Old Business
1. Academic Planning and Budget Committee and Capital Council. Past Senate Chair Gerald J. Porter stated that the past year has been a year of transition for both the Academic Planning and Budget Commitee and the Capital Council. It is anticipated that both of these committees will assume a greater role in University planning next year. 2. Perelman Quadrangle. President Rodin made a brief presentation noting that the administra- tion is working on strategic capital and master planning of the entire campus from a broad perspec- tive. The Perelman project houses all the original programs that were planned for the Revlon Center. Concern was expressed that this was a student center rather a social and intellectual campus center for faculty, students and staff as recommended in the mid-980s. President Rodin pointed out that the current project incorporates academic buildings and programs into a center for the community and expects the earlier recommendations and expressed needs will be met. 3. Voting on Proposed Just Cause Procedure. The discussion was on the voting procedure rather than on the content of the proposal. A motion was made and seconded that a two-thirds major- ity vote be required for adoption of the proposed procedure in the upcoming mail ballot. The motion failed by an overwhelming majority. A motion was made and seconded that a simple majority vote be required. The motion was adopted by an overwhelming majority. 4. Economic Status Committee Report. The 994-95 report ( Almanac April , 995) was discussed. It was suggested that the committee develop guidelines on the criteria the committee should use. It was urged that the committee begin its work early and complete it by December. Coherent University planning is needed with salary as a high priority, and the administration should rethink the costs and benefits of responsibility center budgeting. 5. Extension of SCAFR term. A motion was moved and adopted that the 994-95 Senate Committee on Academic Freedom and Responsibility be extended until May 3 , 995 to complete the work begun this academic year. New Business At this time, the new chair of the Faculty Senate, William L. Kissick, and the newly elected members of the Executive Committee took office. 6. Selection of Four SEC Members for the Council Steering Committee. Seven SEC members were nominated for 4 positions on the 995-96 Council Steering Committee. Voting was accomplished by paper ballot. 7. Modification of Procedure on Research Faculty Moving to the Standing Faculty. Committee on the Faculty Chair Peter Hand proposed a clarification of existing policy. SEC adopted the proposal. Section II.B.3 on page 23 of the Handbook for Faculty and Academic Administrators shall be revised deleting the second full paragraph and inserting the following in its place: Members of the Research Faculty do not normally move to positions on the Standing Faculty and, they may do so only in conjunction with a national search. If a Research Assistant Professor moves to an untenured position on the Standing Faculty the beginning of the tenure-probationary period in the Standing Faculty will be set at the date at which the probationary period for promo- tion to Research Associate Professor had previously begun. If the move occurs within a school the tenure-probationary period may not be extended. If the move involves a change of schools, a maximum of two additional years in the tenure-probationary period may be granted with the Provost’s approval. Under no circumstances may appointment to the Associated Faculty be used to extend the tenure-probationary period. 8. Proposed Financial Disclosure Policy ( Almanac April , 995). Vice Provost for Research Barry Cooperman stated that implementation of the policy has been delayed by NIH and NSF until October and that in October there will be no phase-in period. He said that the advice SEC gives now will have bearing on how the University will implement the policy. SEC members raised the concerns that (1) the threshhold of financial interest to the principal investigator of $10,000 is too low and that (2) the policy does not go far enough to protect the privacy of the faculty. 9. June Meeting. A motion was moved and adopted that the SEC meeting scheduled for June 7 be cancelled. 10. New Business. Faculty Senate Chair William L. Kissick thanked his mentors Past Chair Barbara Lowery and Outgoing Past Chair Gerald Porter. SENATE COUNCIL
April 26: Straw Vote on UTV,
Discussion of Safety Issues
and Some Questions on
Undergraduate Education
At Council on April 26, the chief scheduled agenda items were the Report of the Committee on Safety and Security (see page 8) and a request by UTV, the University’s student-operated, closed-circuit television station, for permission to videotape Council meetings and use excerpts on the air. There was discussion and a straw vote on the UTV proposal, which would allow a stationery camera set-up (along the lines of those in court- rooms) for continuous taping. The station would not undertake to broadcast meetings in their en- tirety, however, but using “long form journalism” would use individual speakers’ excerpts of 25 seconds or longer (as opposed to “sound bites” which may be as short as seven seconds). Any speaker who considered the selected quotation to lead to distortion would be offered extended air time ( 5 minutes or more) on a scheduled news program to clarify, according to the proposal by Heather Dorf of UTV. Ms. Dorf based the request on a distinction between the present system—in which members may be interviewed outside the Council meeting afterward, which she said made for second- ary-source coverage—with “primary source” coverage during the meeting itself. Dr. Larry Gross, a professor of communica- tions and Council member who opposed the admission of commercial stations’ cameras to Council meetings several years ago, said he had reversed himself to support the UTV proposal because today’s technology is “not as intrusive” as before. Dr. Anthony Tomazinis and others questioned the effect of the camera’s presence, and the knowledge of being recorded, on Council’s deliberations per se. In the absence of a quorum a straw vote was held, with a modest show of hands for the affir- mative, and none for the negative. The question goes back to the Steering Committee, which sets the rules for meetings.
Finances and Police: Dr. Rodin
In the portion of the Council meeting devoted to reports, President Judith Rodin summed up some of the year’s activities (see a longer report made to the Faculty Senate earlier, page 24 of this issue), and elaborated on a handful of points: — The Middle States Association’s April visit, focused on undergraduate education at Penn at the President and Provost’s request, yielded comments that “stressed the importance of intertwining academic and student life aspects of the undergraduate experience, increasing fac- ulty-student interaction, and preserving the best features of the existing academic experience, while working to reduce bureaucratic barriers between schools and improving academic advising.” — From her Harrisburg visits, where Dr. Rodin and other presidents supporting their requests for state aid were questioned sharply by legislators last month, the President said she sensed “no dire message behind the government’s intense scrutiny.” She said she stressed the
AlmAnAc may 9, 1995 5 ing, students would have little input toward implementation of the PCUE report (scheduled for completion at the end of May). The Provost said he is “aware of the timing problem” but that only a series of experiments is to be put into effect for next year, and public discussion of the report will occur in the fall. Earlier in the meeting the new UA chair, Mr. Rogers, questioned the failure of three popular professors to be awarded tenure [naming two who did not achieve tenure, and one who has tenure but was not promoted to full professor], and requested increased student input on the faculty tenure process. — K.c.G. TRUSTEES University’s importance to Pennsylvania and the return on investment from faculty research and educational programs. Penn has asked $ million in the Commonwealth budget process due to conclude at the end of June. — Of her sense of Washington, D.C., Dr. Rodin remarked that “it is in the nation’s interest to support higher education, yet many of the pro- posals currently under consideration in Congress would impact Penn’s ability to provide student financial aid and the facilities and infrastructure necessary to support our leading role in faculty research and graduate education.” Dr. Rodin was questioned by the incoming UA Chair, Lance Rogers, on the issuance of disor- derly conduct citations to several students during Spring Fling and asking who—the University administration, or the police themselves—had decided to break up a party at 2 a.m. To Mr. Rogers’ questions and to another question by Daniel Shorr of UA—whether students were considered part of the problem or otherwise in the developing master plan for safety—Dr. Rodin said students were supposed to be part of the solution. She verified that a small number of students received citations for disorderly conduct at a Saturday night, 3,000-student party at 39th and Sansom Streets, but she said there had been a structured set of agreements between Public Safety and students who are residents of the block that the party would conclude at 2 a.m.; when the party showed no signs of concluding, Public Safety “peacefully broke up the party and dispersed students back to campus.” Dr. Rodin urged the University community to recognize that the accusations of public safety misconduct are currently allegations, and no formal complaints have been filed. “The University will be insistent on investigating the allegations and proceeding further should any formal complaints be filed,” she said. She reiterated that the University takes student safety and employee performance seri- ously and that students, faculty, and employees must behave responsibly as members of the community.
Personnel Changes: Dr. Chodorow
In the Provost’s report, Dr. Chodorow said that when Dr. Michael Wachter takes office July 1 as Deputy Provost, his role will be that of “principal academic planner for the University,” and that a new part-time position of assistant provost will be established to manage the academic personnel process at the Provost’s level. A posting has been made for the position of Vice Provost for University Life, which has been “on hold” during the past year and has been held on an acting basis by Dr. Valarie Swain-Cade McCoullum. “This is to be an internal search,” the Provost said at Council. He also said the search for a new director for the University Press is under way, headed by Dr. Stuart Curran of the English Department. The Provost updated Council on ROTC by noting that the proposal for a regional consortium is in the hands of the Pentagon. Dr. Chodorow’s brief update on the 21st Cen- tury Project and PCUE (Provost’s Committee on Undergraduate Education) led to questions from the outgoing UA chair, Daniel Debicella, who expressed concern that with summer approach- On page 6 of this issue, published Of Record, is a document from the Provost’s Office which details the implementation of the following Trustees action: Resolution on the Faculty Early Retirement Income Allowance Program Intention: Federal legislation prohibited mandatory retirement of faculty members at age 70 after December 3 , 993. With the elimination of mandatory retirement, the University of Pennsylvania, like other universities, has been considering various programs for facilitating the retirement of tenured faculty members at their traditional retirement age. The 1994 Task Force on Faculty Retirement’s report on a proposed faculty early retirement income allowance program was published in Almanac in February, 995, and has been approved by the President, in consultation with the Provost. The President hereby requests that the Trustees approve the program. Resolved, that the faculty early retirement income allowance program proposed by the 994 Task Force on Faculty Retirement is hereby approved and that the Vice President for Human Resources and other appropriate University officers are hereby authorized to adopt administrative mechanisms for implementing the program and to take such other action as may in their judgment be necessary or desirable to accomplish the purposes of this resolution. (Passed by the Trustees Executive committee April 27, 1995)
Research Facilities Development Fund Awards, 1996-
The Research Facilities Development Fund supports the improvement, renovation, and construction of research facilities at the University, as well as the acquisition of major items of equipment. For fiscal years 1996-1998, Provost Stanley Chodorow and Vice Provost for Research Barry Cooperman announce the following awards: School/Center FY’96 FY’97 FY’ Arts and Sciences: Renovation of Department of Biology Laboratory Space to Attract New Faculty in Neurobiology $ 70, Renovation of Facilities in the David Rittenhouse Laboratory for Elementary Particle Physics and Astrophysics $397,500 $300, Dental: Dental Infectious Disease Center $ 61, Fine Arts: Lighting Visualization Laboratory in the Department of Architecture $ 37, IAST: IAST Phase 1 $150,000 $ 50, lRSm: High Performance Computer Facility for Materials Modeling $200, law: Imaging and Free Text Search Hardware and Software for American Law Institute Records $ 20, medicine: ULAR/Institute for Human Gene Therapy Animal Models Core $700, nursing: Research Offices $125, Veterinary: Laboratory Renovation for Animal Biology $165,000 $165,000 $165, Wharton: Technology Upgrade of Behavioral Laboratory $ 75,
AlmAnAc may 9, 1995 7 To the Readers of The Compass and Almanac This is the fourth experimentally merged issue of Almanac and The compass. There will be a fifth combined issue on Tuesday, May 16, followed by an oversized combined issue at midweek between Commencement Monday and Memorial Day. Publica- tion will then become “as-needed” during the summer, except for Opportunities, which will continue to be issued weekly. “As needed” normally includes at least one midsummer issue of Almanac, distributed in July as the first issue in Volume 42. If you have views on the combined product or on the merger in principle, please send them to either or both of the editors, or to the chair of the Almanac Advisory Board, Dr. Martin Pring. Dr. Pring’s e-mail address is [email protected]. The editor of Almanac is gaines@ pobox.upenn. edu and the managing editor of The compass is [email protected]; or see campus mail addresses in the respective staff boxes, on page 6 and page 23 of this issue. —K.c.G. and m.J. Speaking Out welcomes reader contributions. Short, timely letters on University issues can be accepted Thursday noon for the following Tuesday’s issue, subject to right-of-reply guidelines. Advance notice of intention to submit is appreciated.—Ed. Calendar Deadlines Almanac and The compass are pooling infor- mation sent in by sponsors of campus events, but deadlines for inclusion are geared to the monthly At Penn calendar of Almanac, with its weekly Updates. To list events in Summer at Penn (appearing on or about May 25) the deadline is May 9. Weekly Update deadlines are Mondays (of the week prior to publication). All deadlines are posted on PennInfo under Almanac. To be on the mailing list for next year’s flyer on deadlines and procedures, see the addresses in the staff box, page 23. Speaking Out The following was sent to the University General counsel and to Almanac for publication:
GSAC: More on Grievance
Members of the Graduate Student Activi- ties Council, in consensus, wrote a letter to the President of the University in response to the 994 report of the Working Group on Sexual Harassment. This report had solicited responses from the University community in general, and graduate students in particular. Dr. Rodin’s response in Almanac [March 28] referred GSAC to you if we had further questions or concerns. Dr. Rodin’s letter states that GSAC misin- terpreted the Working Group’s report. GSAC believes that its letter both paraphrased and quoted directly from the Working Group’s report, which report included such statements as “The Working Group was unable to locate any individual who claimed responsibility for overseeing this grievance procedure,” and “This grievance procedure does not currently exist in practice.” These statements were signed by representatives of the General Counsel, the Law School, the Ombudsman’s Office, Staff and Development of HUP, Labor Relations, the President’s Office, Human Relations, the Women’s Center, and the Deputy Provost. GSAC was thus not aware that it was advancing any new interpreta- tion or information to the University, but, rather, thought that it was reiterating issues already raised by the University community, and emphasizing those issues of particular concern to graduate students. GSAC’s original concerns were the same as those of the Working Group: no University official was responsible for operating and over- seeing the formal discrimination grievance procedure, and, not surprisingly given this lack of oversight, no coherent grievance procedure existed in practice. The President’s response stated that the President “believed the Working Group’s concern arose primarily from the dif- ficulty in accessing this information,” and that the information was “incorrectly indexed and labeled in Penn’s previous policy handbook.” While poor handbook labelling might indeed prevent a new student at Penn from locating the University’s Title IX officer, GSAC doubts that such mislabelling was responsible for the Working Group’s inability to find “any individual who claimed responsibility for overseeing this grievance procedure.” We equally doubt that the “decentralized system of resources encourages the reporting and resolution of complaints of sexual harassment,” as Procedures Handbook ’94-’95 claims. According to both the Work- ing Group’s report and the statements made by affected students to GSAC, this decentralized system, by allowing every office and individual to defer responsibility to some other office or individual, merely serves to obstruct the effec- tive resolution of grievances, and to confuse and demoralize the complaintant. For these reasons, in support of the Work- ing Group’s recommendations, GSAC feels it necessary to urge the University once again to correct these oversights. Our original sugges- tions— that the University establish a coherent, unified and well publicized grievance procedure immediately, and that the University name a Title IX officer to oversee that procedure as soon as possible—echoed the Working Group’s concerns. If an official in charge of this griev- ance procedure exists, GSAC would like to be apprised of his or her name and position so that it can pass the information on to its constituents. GSAC also asks the President’s Office to keep us advised of the University’s progress on this important issue. — Bronwyn Beistle, GSAc president
Response
While there may be room for improvement in the grievance procedures, the University has appropriate mechanisms that meet legal requirements for handling student complaints of discrimination. The Director of the Office of Affirmative Action is the University employee responsible for coordinating compliance with Title IX and other nondiscrimination laws. We welcome suggestions on how to increase the effectiveness of the grievance procedures and would be happy to meet with you to discuss the procedures in greater detail_. — Shelley Z. Green, General counsel_
Hate Speech Revisited
Hate speech, and the appropriate response to it, are “in the news.” This column (Speaking Out) has published, in recent months, discussion and debate about the proper response of the University and its President to a hate article vilifying Haiti and Haitians published in the University-recog- nized publication The Red and Blue. Among the responses asked of President Rodin by the Dessalines Haitian Student As- sociation was a request that she allot funds to sponsor an educational Forum on Haiti. The President did graciously provide funds for this event from her office and agreed to act as co-sponsor. In a gesture that eventu- ally proved to be even more supportive, Ms. Linda Gilvear (the Director of the President’s Office) assumed personal responsibility for assisting the Haitian students with the admin- istrative and logistical aspects of planning the Forum on Haiti. Ms. Gilvear’s actions were characterized by sincerity, skill, and above all a sensitive respect for students’ efforts and feelings. The Forum on Haiti was held on April 20 before an audience of approximately 60 members of the University and of the Philadelphia community. Haitian and non- Haitian speakers with genuine credentials represented the Republic of Haiti, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Center for Constitutional Rights, and the Peasant Association of Papay, Haiti. They were uniform in their respect for Haiti and Haitians. They disagreed with spirit as what constitutes appropriate U.S. policy toward Haiti. The audience, many already knowl- edgeable, were educated. The spirit of civil discourse and of respect for all members of the human community was advanced. President Rodin and Ms. Gilvear deserve rich thanks for supporting this program. They, with the Haitian students, have provided one positive answer to the daunting question: “How does one respond to hate?” Others might learn from this example. — H. Fred clark, Research Professor of Pediatrics and Faculty Advisor, Dessalines Haitian Student Association
8 AlmAnAc may 9, 1995 committee charge: The Safety and Security Committee considers issues and recommends means to improve safety and security within the University community. Focus: Work with the Penn police commissioner on the master plan for campus safety and security currently being prepared by the administration, assess implementation of the ban on day-time bicycle riding on Locust Walkways. Advise regarding other safety issues, e.g., security services, safety education efforts, campus police headquarters, building security, etc. committee members: Co-Chair: George Palladino (Chemistry) Co-Chair: Marilyn Hess (Pharmacology) Ex-Officio: Barbara Cassel (Assistant Vice Provost for University Life) Elena DiLapi (Director, Women’s Center) Robert Furniss (Director, Transportation & Parking) John Kuprevich (Commissioner of Public Safety) Eleni Litt (Director, Off-campus Living) James Miller (Director, Fire & Occupational Safety) Patricia Phaup (Director Fraternity/Sorority affairs) Isabel Sampson-Mapp (Acting Director, African American Resource Center) Angela Simeone (Director, Residential Living) Maureen Rush (Director, Victim Support and Special Services) Faculty: Ann Burgess (Nursing) Thomas Dunfee (Resigned /94) Peter Freyd (Mathematics) Howard Goldfine (Microbiology/Med) Christine Grant (Resigned 2/95) Chip Hunter (Wharton) Sean Kennedy (Anesthesia) Administration: David Dager (Public Safety) Bonnie Lee Crossfield (Museum) A-3: Mary Adams (Law School) Cassandra Green (Van Pelt) Students: Dwight Arakaki (Col ’96) Jeffrey Brandon (Wharton ’95) Merideth Hertz (Col ’95) Kuta Szasz (Col ’96) Desiree Thomas (Vet ’95) Scott Webster (Law ’96) meetings: The committee met 5 times during the 994-95 academic year. One of the meetings (January 8, 995) was a joint meeting with the Committee on Community Relations. Issues and Actions: Committee members considered a wide range of issues pertaining to the safety and security of members of the University community. A summary of the major issues and committee actions follows:
I. Transportation
Bus and Escort Services: Concerns discussed included: adequacy of areas covered by Escort routes, pick up and drop off sites and policies, driver training and ongoing driver evaluation, escort services, and the possibility of developing cooperative arrangements with Drexel University’s transportation services in order to serve the area north of Powelton Village. Actions and responses to transportation concerns: the committee re- sponded by letter to specific requests from community members for changes in Penn Escort limits. Ongoing discussion and review of pickup and drop-off sites and fine tuning of Escort policies and procedures continues. Concerns about driver training and ongoing driver evaluation have been alleviated because Penn Escort has incorporated into its standard operating procedures and practices a well-developed and proven training program which includes mandatory training sessions for all drivers on an annual basis and random evaluation of drivers on a weekly basis. Discussions about cooperative service with Drexel University have begun. The goal is to improve escort service in the Powelton Village area. Finally actions were taken this year that resolved issues placed before the Committee in AY 93-94. (1) The improvement of Escort Service vehicle identification by install- ing lighted signs on the roofs of each Escort van. The signs identify what route each van is serving as it approaches waiting customers. (2) All new Escort vans (three this year) have been ordered with power door locks and power windows to increase and enhance the safety of each vehicle and its passengers.
II. Public Safety
Concerns discussed included: pedestrian safety on campus, University police operations in West Philadelphia, crime information and data available from the division of Public Safety, Penn Town Watch, and firearms. The committee held a fairly extensive review of safety at athletic events in light of the destruction of the goal posts following the Penn-Harvard game. committee actions included: Two nighttime walking tours of the campus were conducted and recommendations were made regarding areas in need of increased illumination. The Commissioner of Public Safety was asked to consult with the City regarding ways to increase safety in crosswalk areas. This effort has resulted in the promise of the City Traffic Office to conduct a review of the pedestrian patterns along with identifying what additional steps they might be able to take or recommend to increase safety at the crosswalks. The Committee also requested that University police make an enforcement issue about delivery trucks which are parked in areas that obscure pedestrian crosswalks. The Committee corresponded with the University’s Executive Vice President identifying the need for improved data processing systems in the Division of Public Safety. The committee emphasized the need to conduct victimization studies. The committee wrote the Provost concerning safety and security op- erations at athletic events and recommended that the Division of Public Safety be responsible for such operations. In addition the committee rec- ommended that a student committee be formed to recommend alternative end of game activities for football games. The Committee met with Mr. Chris Algard, Director of Security, to discuss issues related to building security and security forces employed at Penn.
III. Bicycle Issues
The committee reviewed the bicycle ban, its enforcement and some of the safety issues that arose from the ban. The committee received reports on enforcement and reviewed complaints from pedestrians using Spruce Street and Walnut Street concerning bicycles on sidewalks. committee Action: Committee members met with Chief George Clisby and made firsthand observations of the situation. The committee met with representatives from the University’s facilities office and a city traffic engineer in order to define potential solutions. The Vice President for Facilities Management agreed to fund a schematic design for bicycle paths using city streets on campus. Finally the committee wrote to the Provost and reaffirmed the bicycle ban. Sites for bicycle paths and other actions to insure bicycle and pedestrian safety on campus were outlined.
IV. Personal Safety Issues
The committee evaluated the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Moez Alimohamed. The committee reviewed safety training cur- rently available to University personnel and listened to plans for future training/orientation aids. Plans to present safety orientation to students, faculty and staff and adequate time available for safety orientation were also discussed with appropriate University officials. Finally, the committee also reviewed safety at SEPTA subway stops on campus and in doing so met with two SEPTA officials on two separate occasions. committee actions included: A letter was sent to all Deans emphasizing the importance of safety orientation and asking their support in this effort and a letter was sent to the Executive Vice President asking that SEPTA subway stops be included in the University Master plan for Safety and Security.
V. Neighborhood Issues
The committee met jointly with the Committee on Community Rela- tions and heard from the Commissioner of Public Safety, the Director of the Center for Community Partnerships, and the Director of the Office of Community Relations. Action taken to date was to form a joint subcommittee with the Com- mittee on Community Relations.
VI. University Master Plan
Unfortunately, the committee did not have an opportunity to review the master plan from safety and security as the plan was not made available for review. — Delivered at council by Dr. Hess, April 26, 1995 Safety and Security Committee
Year End Report, September 1994 - may 1995
COUNCIL
0 AlmAnAc may 9, 1995 Listed below are the job opportunities at the University of Pennsylvania. To apply please visit: University of Pennsylvania Job Application Center Funderburg Information Center, 3401 Walnut Street, Ground Floor Phone: 215-898- Application Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-p.m. Positions are posted on a daily basis, Monday through Friday, at the following locations: Application Center—Funderburg Center, 340 Walnut Street (Ground level from 9 a.m.- p.m.) Blockley Hall—4 8 Guardian Drive (st Floor and 2nd Floor) Dental School—40th & Spruce St. (Basement—across from B-30) Houston Hall—34th & Spruce St. (Basement—near the elevators) Wharton—Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall (next to Room 303) Job Opportunities and daily postings can also be accessed through PennInfo. A position must be posted for seven (7) calendar days before an offer can be made. The Job Opportunities Hotline is a 24-hour interactive telephone system. By dialing 898-J-O-B-S and following the instructions, you can hear descriptions for positions posted during the last three weeks. You must, however, have a push-button phone to use this line. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual or affectional preference, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or veteran status. Mailing Address Only: 233 Blockley Hall, 418 Guardian Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19104-
ARTS AND SCIENCES
Specialist: nancy Salvatore PART-TIME (ASSISTANT DEAN ACADEMIC ADVISING II) (21 HRS) (0508NS) Oversee and participate in the auditing of student records for graduation and clearing students for graduation; work with Secretary, Registrar and other University offices on matters relating to graduation; advise students on degree requirements; resolve problems and issues confronting seniors; develop procedures for graduation processing; supervise cleri- cal support staff; provide general academic advising to College students. Qualifications: Advanced degree required; strong background in and commitment to liberal arts education; at least three years experience in higher education administration working with tra- ditional undergraduates; strong communication and interpersonal skills; familiarity with College procedures and degree requirements preferred. Grade: P6; Range: $19,140-24,360 5-5-95 College ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II (0504NS) Type letters, proposals and other materials; arrange meet- ings and events; make travel arrangements; maintain databases; assist with site visits to local WEPIC schools; handle general office needs. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; two years experience at AA I level or equivalent secretarial/administrative experience; 45 wpm typing; word processing using Mac Word; good proofreading skills; use of Excel, Filemaker Pro, Pagemaker a plus. (End Date: 11-30-97) Grade: G0; Range: $18,700-23,300 5-5-95 Penn Program for Public Service DIRECTOR II (000380NS) (Evenings and Weekends as needed). (Start Date: 7-1-95). P5; $28,800-37, 0-3-94 Music LANGUAGE SPECIALIST (03035NS) P2; $21,700- 28,200 3-5-95 English Language Program RESEARCH SPECIALIST JR (02038NS) P; $19,700- 25,700 2-3-95 Psychology RESEARCH SPECIALIST, JR (03067NS) P1;$19,700- 25,700 3-24-95 Biology RESEARCH SPECIALIST JR (04079NS) P1; $19,700- 25,700 4-27-95 Biology RESEARCH SPECIALIST III (04045NS) P4: $26,200- 34, 00 4-20-95 Chemistry LIMITED SERVICE (COORDINATOR INSTRUCTIONAL LABS) (04044NS) (Position is 10 months September- may) (End Date: 6-97) P5; $24,000-31,320 4-21- Chemistry ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I (0405NS) G9; $17,100-21,400 4-11-95 English Language Program ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II (04058NS) G0; $18,700-23,300 4-24-95 Penn Language Center LAB ASSISTANT II (0403NS) (End Date: 12-31-95) G8; $15,700-19,600 4-17-95 Chemistry SECRETARY MED/TECH (04081NS) G9; $17,100- 2 ,400 4-28-95 Mathematics
DENTAL SCHOOL
Specialist: clyde Peterson RESEARCH SPECIALIST III (03089CP) (End Date: 7- 1-96) P4; $26,200-34,100 3-30-95 Oral Medicine DENTAL ASSISTANT II (11034CP) G8; $15,700-19, -7-94 Orthodontics RESEARCH LAB TECHNICIAN III ( 02 CP) G0; $18,700-23,300 11-10-94 Microbiology
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Specialist: nancy Salvatore/Susan curran INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I (0505NS) Implement all phases of Bookstore computer system; establish goals for future program implementation; serve as chief liaison with software company; counsel vendor programmer in modifying new systems; responsible for maintenance/operation of mini-mainframe running under the PICK operating system and for POS cashier register system; member of senior management team; assist in overall operation of the store. Qualifications: BA/BS; three to five years experience in office systems planning; retail experience highly desirable; knowledge of mainframe computer systems (maintenance and operation); ability to interact with diverse population inside and outside the Univer- sity; excellent communication skills; ability to prioritize work and follow through to completion. Grade: P4; Range: $26,200-34,100 5-5-95 Bookstore ACCOUNTANT I (02062NS) P2; $21,700-28,200 3-23- 95 Comptroller’s Office ACCOUNTANT I (04032NS) P2; $21,700-28,200 4- 7-95 Comptroller ACCOUNTANT I (04080NS) P2; $21,700-28,200 4- 28-95 Comptroller COMPUTER OPERATIONS MANAGER (000443NS) P6; $31,900-40,600 1-16-95 Physical Plant MIMS COORDINATOR (000444NS) P6; $31,900-40, -6-95 Physical Plant VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES (09090SC) Blank 0-6-94 Exec. Vice President RECORDS ASSISTANT II (04087NS) G9; $17,100- 2 ,400 4-28-95 Comptroller PART-TIME (VEHICLE OPERATOR) (25 HRS) (04069NS) G7; $7.97-9.95 4-27-95 Transportation and Parking
GRADUATE SCHOOL / EDUCATION
Specialist: Susan curran ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL LITERACY INSTITUTE (0207SC) (Ongoing contingent on Funding) Blank 2-23-95 National Center on Adult Literacy COORDINATOR III (0908SC) (Ongoing contingent on Funding). P3; $23,900-31,000 10-6-94 GSE/NCOFF COORDINATOR IV (000246SC) P4; $26,200-34, 4-6-95 GSE/International Programs DIRECTOR III (04074SC) (Ongoing contingent on Funding) P6; $31,900-40,600 4-27-95 Penn Literacy Network RESEARCH SPECIALIST III (02072SC) (02073SC) (Ongoing contingent on Funding) P4: $26,200-34, 2-23-95 National Center on Adult Literacy ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I (03062SC) G9; $17,100-21,400 3-23-95 Center for School Study Councils ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I (04004SC) G9; $17,100-21,400 4-5-95 Psychology in Ed Div SECRETARY IV (08075SC) G9; $17,100-21,400 1- -95 LED
LAW SCHOOL
Specialist: clyde Peterson ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III (05004CP) Under limited supervision, maintain database, generate reports, monitor student compliance with program, oversee office; assist in matching students with their desired placement; assist in program planning and operation and developing forms and procedural manuals; draft routine correspondence; coordinate meetings and cor- respondence for three advisory boards, Annual Public Service Fair and other engagements; organize large mailings to field supervisors and students; counsel students regarding program requirements; supervise one to two work-study students and one part-time administrative assistant. Qualifications: High school diploma, some college preferred; five years secretarial or administrative experience; experience in law firm or higher educational institution preferred; ability to work well independently and under pressure; proficiency with IBM compatible computer (WordPerfect, FoxPro database); strong written and oral communication skills; a high level of typing and proofreading ability; excellent organizational and time-management skills. Grade: G; Range: $19,900-25,300 5-3-95 Public Service PART-TIME (ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II) (28 HRS) (05003CP) Support director and program director of an interdisciplinary research center; type and proofread varied correspondence; coordinate and disseminate bulk mailings; co-supervise work-study students; develop and maintain filing systems; answer phones; schedule appointments; handle inquiries and mailings pertaining to joint degree program for the Institute; maintain office supplies; help organize and attend Institute seminars and round tables. Qualifications: High school gradu- ate, two years of college preferred; three years office experience; expertise with word processing especially WP 5. and WP Notebook; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to handle confidential mat- ters and work independently. (Ongoing contingent on 8
OPPORTUNITIES at PENN
WHERE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A POSITION ARE DESCRIBED IN TERMS OF FORMAL EDUCATION OR TRAINING, PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN THE SAME FIELD MAY BE SUBSTITUTED. POSITIONS WITH FULL DESCRIPTIONS ARE THOSE MOST RECENTLY POSTED.
AlmAnAc may 9, 1995 handle isotopes and small animals; oversee entire project and run lab; edit and present scientific papers; attend group meetings; conduct library searches; keep logs and write lab reports; maintain lab equipment; oversee routine computer programming and data entry; perform complex analysis; monitor expenses. Qualifications: BA/BS in biology or related field; three to five years research experience in molecular biology, tissue prepara- tion and cytology preferred. (End Date: 6-30-95) Grade: P3; Range: $23,900-31,000 4-28-95 Ob/Gyn PART-TIME (RESEARCH SPECIALIST I) (20 HRS) (04098RS) Perform experiments in genetics and molecular biology; extract DNA from blood samples; carry out PCR amplifications and gel electrophoresis; DNA sequencing; screen DNA clones. Qualifications: BS in scientific field; one to three years research expe- rience in molecular biology; exposure to independent lab work. Grade: P2; Range: $12,400-16,114 5-2- Hematology ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I (40 HRS) (04096JZ) Responsible for all aspects of seminar program including visitors’ itinerary; publicize events; update mailing list; organize informal receptions; maintain AV equipment; staff faculty search committees; maintain departmental library; monitor and order supplies; answer phones; process mail. Qualifications: High school graduate, preferably graduate of business school or some col- lege; two years of secretarial/clerical experience; word processing experience, preferably Microsoft Word on Mac; able to work independently and prioritize; abil- ity to handle multiple tasks; familiarity with medical terminology; strong spelling skills desired. Grade: G9; Range: $19,543-24,457 5-2-95 Pharmacology RESEARCH LAB TECHNICIAN III (04094RS) Assist principal investigator in conducting neuropathologic investigations of psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders; perform routine histologic procedures, tissue processing, staining, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, microscopy, computer-assisted image analysis; data entry and assist with data analysis; maintain logs, lab equipment and supplies. Qualifications: BA/BS in biological sciences or related field; laboratory experi- ence. (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) Grade: G0; Range: $18,700-23,300 5-2-95 Psychiatry RESEARCH LAB TECHNICIAN III (04095RS) Under limited supervision, perform funded research of T cell lymphocytes in kidney disease using standard molecular biology, cell culture, immunology procedures (DNA/ RNA isolation, gene cloning, PCR, ELISA, FACS, lymphocyte culture); handle small animals; maintain lab records and equipment; order supplies; perform library bibliographic searches; plan/test new procedures. Qualifications: BA/BS in science or related field; previous laboratory experience. Grade: G0; Range: $18,700-23,300 5-2-95 Renal/Electrolyte ASSISTANT DIRECTOR V (11027JZ) P6; $31,900- 40,600 -0-94 Anesthesia ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR VI (04071JZ) P8; $38,500-48, 4-26-95 Architecture and Facilities Management CLINICAL SPECIALIST (02005RS) P6; $31,900-40, 3-30-95 Center for Experimental Therapeutics DIRECTOR IV (10063JZ) P7; $35,000-43,700 10-27- Geriatric Division DIRECTOR VECTOR DESIGN AND PRODUCTION FACILITY (03087RS) (End Date: 6-30-98) Blank 3- 29-95 IHGT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I (0205JZ) P4; $26,200-34,100 2-8-95 Biomedical Graduate Studies INFO. SYSTEMS SPEC. II (09044JZ) P5; $28,800- 37,600 9-29-94 Radiology INFO. SYSTEMS SPEC. II (04046JZ) P5; $28,800- 37,600 4-9-95 Psychiatry INFO. SYSTEMS SPEC. IV (0907JZ) (Work Sched- ule: M - F 8:30 - 5:00). P8; $38,500-48,100 10-6- Radiology RESEARCH COORDINATOR, SR (0404RS) P4; $26,200-34,100 4-18-95 Psychiatry RESEARCH SPECIALIST, JR (04036RS) (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) P1; $19,700-25, 4-8-95 Pathology and Lab Medicine RESEARCH SPECIALIST, JR (04037RS) (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) P1; $19,700-25, 4-8-95 Pathology and Lab Medicine RESEARCH SPECIALIST JR/RESEARCH SPECIALIST I (12024RS) P1/P2: $19,700-25,700/21,700-28, 2-5-94 Genetics RESEARCH SPECIALIST I (0046RS) P2; $21,700- 28,200 -7-95 Pathology and Lab Medicine RESEARCH SPECIALIST I ( 000 RS) (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) P2; $21,700-28, 2-28-95 Psychiatry RESEARCH SPECIALIST I (02088RS) P2; $21,700- 28,200 3--95 Physiology RESEARCH SPECIALIST I (03052RS) (End Date: 5-31- 96) P2; $21,700-28,200 3-20-95 Psychiatry RESEARCH SPECIALIST I (03098RS) (Ongoing con- tingent on Grant Funding) P2; $21,700-28,200 4-3- Pathology and Lab Medicine RESEARCH SPECIALIST I (04009RS) P2; $21,700- 28,200 4-7-95 Dermatology RESEARCH SPECIALIST I (0408RS) (0409RS) P2; $21,700-28,200 4-12-95 Radiology RESEARCH SPECIALIST I (04039RS) (Ongoing con- tingent on Grant Funding) P2; $21,700-28,200 4-18- Gastroenterology RESEARCH SPECIALIST II (03075RS) P3; $23,900- 3 ,000 3-28-95 Pathology and Lab Medicine RESEARCH SPECIALIST II (04075RS) P3; $23,900- 3 ,000 4-26-95 Neurology RESEARCH SPECIALIST III (11012RS) P4; $26,200- 34, 00 -0-94 Pharmacology RESEARCH SPECIALIST III (03086RS) (Rotating Schedule and Weekends Required) P4; $26,200-34, 4-8-95 IHGT RESEARCH SPECIALIST III (04043RS) (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) P4; $26,200-34, 4-20-95 Pathology and Lab Medicine STAFF ASSISTANT V (02085JZ) P5: $28,800-37, 3--95 Experimental Therapeutics PART-TIME (ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR IV) (17.5 HRS) (02089JZ) P6; $13,100-17,050 3-1-95 CCEB PART-TIME (DIRECTOR VI) (17.5 HRS) (04033RS) (End Date: 1-31-96) P9;$21,148-26,449 4-17-95 CCEB PART-TIME (NURSE II) (25 HRS) (0 05 RS) P4; $18,714-24,357 3-10-95 Physiology Funding) Grade: G0; Range: $10.275-12.802 5-3- Institute for Law & Economics
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Specialist: Ronald Story/Janet Zinser ASSISTANT DIRECTOR VI (04093JZ) Overall manage- ment of the Security Unit of the School of Medicine including planning, development, implementation and performance of departmental safety and security policies and general operations; assure University policies and procedures are followed; oversee work assignments, quality control, overtime staffing; exercise discipline. Qualifications: High school diploma, bachelor’s degree preferred; seven years experience in security/police work or equivalent; three years in a supervisory capac- ity; ability to plan and organize the deployment and operations of the unit’s human resources; demonstrated knowledge of security and personnel safety protocols and security and access control technology; excellent management and interpersonal communication skills; word processing, spreadsheet and database experience; aptitude to compile and analyze data on computer and prepare reports; able to lift 45 lbs and climb ladders and stairs; ability to respond to emergency situations. (Applicants must Pass Police Security check) (Periodic Shift Work and Overtime) Grade: P7; Range: $35,000- 43,700 5-2-95 Architecture and Fac Man CLINICAL SPECIALIST (04090RS) Visit sites to assess study feasibility; monitor patient recruitment; review case report forms; verify compliance with study protocol and accuracy of data; check source documentation; record retention and drug storage. Qualifications: RN licensure in Pennsylvania; three to five years experience in clinical trials; prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred; basic laboratory experience (i.e., blood spinning and plasma separation); word process- ing skills desired. (Ongoing contingent on Funding) Grade: P6; Range: $31,900-40,600 5-1-95 Experimental Therapeutics RESEARCH SPECIALIST JR (04097RS) Assist principal investigator in planning and conducting neuropathologic investigations of psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders; perform routine histologic procedures, tissue processing, staining, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, microscopy, computer-assisted image analysis, photographic processing; draft protocols and experimental designs; data entry and assist in data analysis; computer and database management; library searches. Qualifications: BA/BS in biological sciences or related field; one to three years college laboratory experience in pathology, histology, molecular biology. (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) Grade: P; Range: $19,700-25,700 5-2-95 Psychiatry RESEARCH SPECIALIST I (04086RS) Conduct lit- erature searches; assist in planning research protocols; prepare materials for data collection; recruit elderly subjects for studies; administer neuropsychiatric and functional assessment instruments and diagnostic in- terviews; record and enter data; organize and maintain records; prepare reports; track subjects. Qualifications: BA/BS in psychology or social science; two to three years research experience with human subjects using standardized neuropsychiatric assessment instruments; knowledge of medical and psychiatric terms; Mac & IBM proficiency in word processing and data manage- ment; familiarity with geriatric rehabilitative care and use of functional assessment instruments; outstanding interpersonal skills for relating to psychiatrically and medically ill elderly patients; proficiency in computer literature searches. Grade: P2; Range: $21,700-28, 4-28-95 Psychiatry RESEARCH SPECIALIST I (05008RS) Assist principal investigator with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); collect imaging data; perform image processing; perform data entry and data analysis; maintain and operate complex equipment; maintain inventory. Qualifications: BS in computer science or electrical engineering; one year re- search and database experience; experience with software designs and programming in several languages preferred. (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) Grade: P2; Range: $21,700-28,200 5-4-95 Psychiatry RESEARCH SPECIALIST II (04076RS) Suggest, design, plan and implement isolation purification of DNA & RNA; techniques include northern and southern blot- ting, RNase protection and nuclear runoff assays; in situ hybridization, histochemistry, immunocytochemistry; 9 Opportunities Online The Human Resources Office now posts its Job Opportunities daily on PennInfo. To find them, the path from the main menu is from Faculty and Staff Facilities and Services to Human Resources, to Employ- ment Information and thus to Employment Opportunities. Or, from the main menu you can search under one of four keywords (HR, Employment, Job, or Opportunity). Those who do not otherwise have access can find public terminals at these locations:
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Benjamin Franklin Scholars Office The Bookstore College of General Studies Office The College Office Computing Resource Center* Data Communications & Computing Services* SEAS Undergraduate Education Office* Faculty Club* Greenfield Intercultural Center Library Houston Hall Lobby Office of International Programs Office of Off-Campus Living PennCard Center Penntrex Office Student Employment Office Student Financial Information Center Student Health Lobby
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AlmAnAc may 9, 1995 3 G10; $18,700-23,300 4-7-95 Development and Alumni Relations RECORDS ASSISTANT I (11063SC) G8; $15,700-19, 4-4-95 Development and Alumni Relations SECRETARY III (03065SC) G8; $15,700-19,600 3-23- Development and Alumni Relations SECRETARY III (04063SC) G8; $15,700-19,600 4-24- Development and Alumni Relations SECRETARY IV (03064SC) G9: $17,100-21,400 3-23- Development and Alumni Relations
PROVOST
Specialist: clyde Peterson BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR III (05007CP) Coordinate financial and administrative activities of museum; over- see processing of all payables; prepare yearly long-range budgets; produce monthly performance reports; prepare deposits; transmit gifts and monitor fund accounts; pre- pare budgets and final reports for grants; produce sales tax reports; reconcile credit sales; administer payroll and personnel activities; administer petty cash account; act as building administrator/office manager and liaison with physical plant on building upkeep/problems; oversee stock and maintain supplies and equipment; trouble- shoot on computer problems. Qualifications: BA/BS in accounting or business or equivalent combination of education and experience; three years accounting or business experience; thorough knowledge of University accounting, A/R, A/P, purchasing, payroll and budget systems preferred; familiarity with UMIS preferred; solid working knowledge of spreadsheet, database and word processing as well as some DOS experience; background in the arts preferred. Grade: P4; Range: $26,200-34,100 5-4-95 ICA COORDINATOR IV (0500CP) Primary liaison between clients and Director; write wiring specifications; analyze bids and award contracts; conduct site surveys; coordinate wiring projects and develop wiring strategy and pathway routes; prepare reports and document wiring proposals; field check proposal data; read and interpret blueprints; coordinate contractors’ schedules. Qualifications: BA/BS; four years experience in project/construction management field; ability to read blueprints; working knowledge of computer using spreadsheet and graph- ics software; strong analytical and creative problem solving skills; superior interpersonal, communications and organizational skills; experience in academic envi- ronment helpful. Grade: P4; Range: $26,200-34, 5-2-95 DCCS SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER IV (0040CP) Develop software programs in support of University network; define, design, code, test, analyze and evaluate network products; perform system integration and testing of network hardware and software; prepare definition and design specifications; resolve complex problems related to system software; plan and oversee the installation and operation of system software; develop standards and in- corporate into system. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering; five years experience in design and implementation of software programs; working knowledge of UNIX, TCP/IP, LAN software for IBM PCs and Macintosh computers; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) to management, staff and vendors. Grade: P9; Range: $42,300-52,900 5-1-95 DCCS PART-TIME (CLERK II) (20 HRS) (04083CP) Sort and arrange books on book trucks for shelving; shelve books; read shelves and shift stacks; collect books from various library locations; pick up and deliver mail when neces- sary; reshelve books in storage area. Qualifications: High school graduate, BA or equivalent experience preferred; previous library experience preferred; ability to work on a team. Grade: G5; Range: $6.868-8.407 4-28- Lippincott Library ASSISTANT COACH II (03095CP) P4; $26,200-34, 3-3-95 DRIA ASSISTANT COACH III (03053CP) P6; $31,900-40, 3-20-95 DRIA ASSISTANT COACH III (03069CP) P6; $31,900-40, 3-24-95 DRIA ASSISTANT MANAGER I (03060CP) P1; $19,700- 25,7000 3-22-95 Museum ASSISTANT PROVOST (04028CP) (Part-time Position) Ungraded; Blank 4-14-95 Provost Office ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR VI (02009CP) (End Date: 6- 30-97) P8; $38,500-48,100 2-20-95 Museum C O O R D I N ATO R , C O M M U N I T Y F O R E S T RY (03024CP) (Position located in Scranton, PA Area) (Ongoing contingent on Funding) P4; $26,200-34, 3-0-95 Morris Arboretum COORDINATOR, URBAN FORESTRY (03023CP) (Ongoing contingent on Funding) P4; $26,200-34, 3-0-95 Morris Arboretum DESIGNER PUBLICATIONS, SR (03039CP) P4; $26,200-34,100 3-15-95 DRIA DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY PRESS (0098CP) Blank 2-2-95 University Press INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST IV (0004CP) P8; $38,500-48,100 12-08-94 Van Pelt Library LIBRARIAN III/IV (000414CP) P6/P7; $31,900- 40,600/35,000-43,700 4-5-95 University Libraries PROGRAMMER ANALYST III (04006CP) P7; $35,000- 43,700 4-7-95 DCCS SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III (000409CP) P8; $38,500- 48, 00 2-08-94 Van Pelt Library SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III (01041CP) P8; $38,500- 48, 00 -3-95 Data Communications and Computing Services TECH TRAINING SPECIALIST, SR (02078CP) P7; $35,000-43,700 2-24-95 Technology Learning Services VICE PROVOST UNIVERSITY LIFE (04029CP) Un- Graded; Blank 4-14-95 Provost Office ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I (04022CP) G0: $18,700-23,300 4-18-95 DRIA INTERN ATHLETICS (04023P) (04024CP) (End Date: 5-31-96) Blank; $7,150 4-12-95 DRIA INTERN MUSEUM PUBLIC INFORMATION (03054CP) (Application Deadline: 5-9-95) (End Date: 5-31-96) Blank; $11,000 3-20-95 Museum SECRETARY IV (03022CP) (Ongoing contingent on Funding) G9; $17,100-21,400 3-10-95 Morris Arboretum TECH, ELECTRONIC III (03006CP) G11; $19,900- 25,300 3-3-95 DCCS
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Specialist: clyde Peterson OFFICE MANAGER II (12049CP) P2: $21,700-28, 4-7-95 Social Work PART-TIME (OPERATOR, DATA ENTRY) (19 HRS) (0087CP) G8; $8.626-10.769 1-27-95 FSAP
VETERINARY SCHOOL
Specialist: nancy Salvatore RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR SR (05006NS) Diagnostic service work; develop research programs; provide research pathology services; participate in educational programs; supervise the histopathology lab; participate in aquatic laboratory animal care. Qualifications: DVM or VMD with completed residency in comparative pathology with specialty training in marine pathol- ogy; experience in diagnostic pathology; demonstrated ability to examine and interpret the histopathology of Atlantic marine species; five years related experience. (Position located in Woods Hole, mA) Grade: Blank; Range: Blank CUSTODIAL WORKER (40HRS) (0308NS) (Hours: 4 P.m. - 12 A.m.) (Position located in Kennett Sq., no Public Transit) G5: $14,286-17,486 3-29-95 Large Animal Hospital RESEARCH LAB TECH III (40 HRS) (03070NS) (Posi- tion located in Kennett Sq., no Public Transit) G0; $21,371-26,629 3-24-95 Pathobiology RESEARCH LAB TECHNICIAN III (04078NS) G0; $18,700-23,300 4-27-95 Clinical Studies SECRETARY, MED/TECH (40 HRS) (03049NS) (Position located in Kennett Sq., no Public Transit) G9; $21,371- 26,629 3-20-95 Clinical Studies/NBC SECRETARY MED/TECH SR (04052NS) G10; $18,700- 23,300 4-2-95 Animal Biology SECRETARY III (03080NS) (Position located in Kennett Sq., no Public Transit) G8: $15,700-19,600 3-29- Large Animal Hospital TECH, VET I/II (40 HRS) (02087NS) (Position located in Kennett Sq., no Public Transit ) G8/10; $17,943- 22,400/$21,371-26,629 3-1-95 Large Animal Hospital VET ANESTH TRAINEE/TECH I (40 HRS) (02070NS) (Position located in Kennett Sq., no Public Transit) G8/G; $17,943-22,400/$22,743-28,914 2-22- Large Animal Hospital
VICE PROVOST / UNIVERSITY LIFE
Specialist: clyde Peterson ADMINISTRATIVE FELLOW SR (04085CP) Develop the residences as an educational resource for the Uni- versity; provide operational administration of Du Bois College House; coordinate activities of House staff and students; work with APR on budget management, work-study management, assignments, maintenance requests; counsel students and staff; provide academic 2
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4 AlmAnAc may 9, 1995 The committee was convened by Interim President Claire Fagin on Febru- ary 8, 994. Members of the committee were: Benjamin Ashcom (overseer and alumnus); Morton Botel (William T. Carter Professor of Education and Psychology); James Citron (GSE ’95); Charles Dwyer (associate professor and chair, Educational Leadership Division); Anne Keane (associate professor of nursing); Meredith Kelsey (GSE ’97); Rebecca Maynard (Trustee Profes- sor of Education and Policy), chair; Ira Schwartz (dean, School of Social Work); Margaret Beale Spencer (Board of Overseers Professor, Psychology in Education Division); Howard Stevenson, Jr. (assistant professor and director of Ph.D. training, Psychology in Education Division); and Wayne Worrell (professor of materials science and engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science). Sherrill Rosoff of the Office of the Secretary served as secretary of the committee. The committee solicited nominations from faculty, students, staff, overseers, alumni, deans of other graduate schools of education, founda- tions, and educational associations. The position was advertised in The chronicle of Higher Education , Black Issues in Higher Education , The Philadelphia Inquirer , and The new York Times. In addition, the executive search firm of A. T. Kearney was engaged to assist the committee in the identification of candidates. In order to establish clear criteria for the position, the committee consulted widely within the School and the University and explored broad issues affecting education in this country and their implications for the role of GSE within the University, the city, and the country. The committee sought a dean who could provide the vision and leadership to guide the School in maintaining and strengthening its outstanding record for excellence in teaching, research, and community service. It was also agreed that the new dean should possess a record of distinguished scholarship, demonstrated potential for academic leadership and administration, the ability to represent the School to its various University and external constituencies, and the capacity to be an effective fundraiser. The committee reviewed the credentials of 49 prospective candidates, of whom 48 were women, 19 were identifiable minorities, and four were current faculty members at the School. Eight individuals were interviewed for the position. The committee subsequently submitted its recommenda- tions to President Judith Rodin and Provost Stanley Chodorow, who in turn invited two candidates to campus to meet with GSE faculty, staff, and students. President Rodin subsequently announced the appointment of Dr. Susan H. Fuhrman, professor of education policy and director of the Consortium for Policy Research at Rutgers University, as the School’s next dean, effective July , 995. The appointment was approved by the Trustees of the University on March 7, 995.
Final Report of the Consultative Committee On the Selection of a
Dean of the Graduate School of Education
advising for students in the College; participate in the Residential Duty System. Qualifications: BA/BS, master’s degree preferred; strong organization, writing and verbal skills; experience in academic advising, counseling, program planning and crisis intervention; experience working with college students and faculty; experience in supervising, hiring, training, motivating and assessing staff computer skills helpful. (live-In Position) Grade: P3; Range: $23,900-31,000 4-28- Academic Programs in Residence ADVISOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (050CP) Advise Penn undergraduates interested in studying abroad; administer various Penn-approved study abroad programs; act as campus recruitment liaison; organize and publicize student recruitment events; coordinate and staff faculty selection committees; supervise admissions processing; provide predeparture orientation and reentry support; evaluate and collect data; assist faculty to develop new programs. Qualifications: BA/BS or equivalent, master’s preferred; two to three years related experience; high level of counseling, communication, both written and oral, and organizational skills; overseas study or work experience and language skills highly desirable; excellent judgment and ability to deal with difficult situations; ability to work effectively and under pressure with faculty, students, University and government officials from different cultural backgrounds; interest in professional development through active involvement in professional organizations; word processing proficiency essential; familiarity with computer applications for a study abroad office desirable; some supervisory skills. Grade: P3; Range: $23,900-31, 5-4-95 International Programs STAFF PHYSICIAN (0502CP) Provide on-site medi- cal care to students; recommend hospitalization and serve as attending physician for hospitalized students; refer to specialists; conduct clinical research studies; prepare research data for publication; perform teaching responsibilities appropriate to academic rank; serve as member of professional organizations and present papers at national meetings; act as medical consultant to other Student Health physicians; assist in develop- ment of clinical programs; conduct seminars on selected topics and research projects. Qualifications: Board certified in internal medicine or pediatrics; current Pennsylvania physician’s license; prior experience independently; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; extensive experience with IBM PC compatible hardware and soft- ware; UNIX and Macintosh experience a plus. Grade: P4; Range: $26,200-34,100 4-21-95 Finance ASSISTANT DIRECTOR IV/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR V (01100JZ) P5/P7; $28,800-37,600/35,000-43, 3-24-95 Career Development and Placement ASSISTANT DIRECTOR VI (04002JZ) (Ongoing con- tingent on Grant Funding) P7; $35,000-43,700 4-21- Snider Entrepreneurial Center BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR IV (04048JZ) P5; $28,800- 37,600 4-20-95 Snider Entrepreneurial Center INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST II (03045JZ) P6; $$31,900-40,600 3-17-95 WCIT MANAGER MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PRO- GRAM (04057JZ) (Ongoing contingent on Funding) P7; $35,000-43,700 4-24-95 Snider Entrepreneurial Center OFFICE SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR II (04020JZ) (Ongoing contingent on Funding) P3; $23,900-31, 4-2-95 Snider Entrepreneurial Center PROGRAMMER ANALYST II (04012JZ) P6; $31,900- 40,600 4-0-95 WCIT PROGRAMMER ANALYST III (0089JZ) P7; $35,000- 43,700 -30-95 WCIT SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I/II (04059JZ) P6/P7; $31,900-40,600/35,000-43,700 4-24-95 WCIT SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III (11068JZ) P8; $38,500- 48, 00 -23-94 WCIT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II (0403JZ) G0; $18,700-23,300 4-10-95 Legal Studies ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II (04067JZ) G0; $18,700-23,300 4-24-95 Public Policy and Management ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III (0309JZ) G; $19,900-25,300 3-30-95 Health Care Systems RECEPTIONIST III (40HRS) (03059JZ) G8; $17,943- 22,400 3-22-95 Administration RECEPTIONIST III (40 HRS) (04011JZ) G8; $17,943- 22,400 4-0-95 Snider Entrepreneurial Center PART-TIME (OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I) (27.5 HRS) (03025JZ) G9; $9.396-11.758 3-10- Classroom Support Services with young adults preferred; knowledge of statistics and computer programming essential; must possess dual qualifications to become eligible for academic ap- pointment in Department of Medicine and appointment to the staff of HUP. Grade: Ungraded: Range: Blank 5-4-95 Student Health PROGRAMMER ANALYST II (09011CP) P6; $31,900- 40,600 9-5-94 Student Info. & Sys. PROGRAMMER ANALYST II (0030CP) P6; $31,900- 40,600 -2-95 Student Information and Systems PROGRAMMER ANALYST II (0029CP) P6; $31,900- 40,600 -2-95 Student Information and Systems ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III (0065CP) G; $19,900-25,300 1-23-95 Career Planning/Placement
WHARTON SCHOOL
Specialist: Janet Zinser COORDINATOR II (05005JZ) Provide administrative support and report to Director of Program Development; organize and streamline information required by the Di- rector; support other team members in the organizational logistic coordination of Executive Education programs. Qualifications: BA/BS; two years re-lated experience in administrative support area/program coordination; excel- lent oral and written skills; PC experience, WordPerfect, Freelance and Lotus for Windows preferred; excellent organization skills, attention to detail and strong customer service orientation. Grade: P2; Range: $21,700-28, 5-3-95 Executive Education INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I (0405- 0JZ) Provide assistance to computing consultant; as- sist faculty and staff with IBM compatible hardware, software and UNIX work stations; troubleshoot PC hardware and software problems and implement solu- tions; set up and configure new computer equipment; install and configure software; conduct investigations of new products; initiate purchase process and follow up with vendors. Qualifications: BA/BS in computer science, information systems or equivalent experi- ence; one to three years relevant experience; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work and communicate with clients having a wide range of technical expertise; ability to learn quickly and work 22
OPPORTUNITIES at PENN
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246 AlmAnAc may 9, 1995 Dr. Chodorow: I’m delighted to be at this first of my annual meetings with the Senate as a whole, or at least a representative sample of the Senate as a whole. Quorum or no, we will take it as representative. I want to tell you that coming to Penn from far off San Diego, where days like this were not so uncommon, has really turned out for me to be a wonderful thing. I have enjoyed every day, at Penn, and to a very large extent getting up in the morn- ings with the desire to get to the office as fast as I can has been the result of my work with a lot of you and with the Senate committees with which I have dealt throughout the year. I am a faculty member and we have to work together’ and my feeling is that this year we have done so very, very well. It was noted by Barbara that there was a period of orientation of the new leadership of the University; I think it’s still going on, actually, and I really want to thank Barbara and Jerry and Bill for helping to orient me to Penn. Also, I want to thank them for often telling me that I was about to step in something I didn’t want to step in, to go down a path I didn’t want to go in, and encouraging me when I just happened to stumble off in the right direction. That has been very important. We have had very frank and useful discussions about an enormous range of things, and I have come to rely on them as I will when Peter joins them and Jerry goes off to enjoy himself and catch up as we expect he will next year. I’ve worked with the Senate in a variety of ways this year. The discussion of interim suspension, when I met with SCAFR; the whole business about administrative restructuring, and working with Ann Matter and the commit- tee on administration; obviously the frequent meetings with the consultation committee; discussions back and forth about the piece on closing departments and on removing a dean—things that were mentioned earlier already by Bar- bara—have been things that involve me directly, and I want to say that the conversations around these issues have been extremely positive. They also strike me as an amazing agenda for a single year. I have thoroughly enjoyed the discussions even when I disagreed with people or they disagreed with me, because at least within this context civility and constructive analysis of the issues have reigned, and I think we’ve come to good solutions in most cases and in any case have had very productive and good discussions. We’ve been involved, as all of you know, in two great projects: one that we’ve started on the undergraduate programs and the undergraduate experi- ence, which is beginning to come to the end of its first phase—and many of the members of the Senate have played a role in that, both directly as members of the Provost’s Council on Undergraduate Education and as members of various subcommittees and focus groups that we’ve dealt with in the last month or so. As we start now to pull everything together, a lot of the ideas and the issues rely on the wisdom of you and your colleagues and also on the many reports that came out of Senate committees of the last several years. They have had a tremendous effect, as you will see in the final report on what we do and say. And next year we’ll continue this work by setting up a mechanism for begin- ning to try out new ideas, to set some things in motion, to implement what you and we have been talking about this year. We have also spent a great deal of our time on the beginning of the restructuring of Penn’s administrative operations. And I think that this will, in the long run, play an enormous role in the future of the University. It will make our work as faculty and the work of our academic units very very much more effective, efficient, better served, and generally speaking, will give us as faculty an opportunity to do our work better with our students. As I look back, I’ll close with this. It seems to me that a good deal of what we’ve talked about this year has had to do with the expectations of what faculty should be doing at the University and the responsibilities of the faculty to their students, to their colleagues, and to the University. Many of the policies that we dealt with circled around those central issues and I think they’re going to remain central issues for us in the next years. The world outside, the world that the President has to deal with on a daily basis, that I only occasionally have to deal with, is de-manding that we proclaim what our responsibilities are, what they can expect from us; we have to sort out what we expect from one another and from ourselves before we answer them. I think that we have started that process this year and that we should continue it actively next year. Thank you for giving me a wonderful first year. I’ve appreciated it. — Stanley chodorow, Provost Dr. Rodin: I’d like to begin by thanking the three chairs. It’s been a great pleasure working with you and I’ve learned a lot from our regular consulta- tions—and I’ve been kept away from some mistakes and steered towards some important progress. I also want to thank the Senate for its important work. You give us significant governance structure for faculty involvement and I look forward to continuing to learn from you, and to work with you, both in your active deliberations and in your committee processes. Though I have worked with many of you now for almost a year, I do not yet know everyone in this room, and so it is a special privilege for me to formally address Penn’s Faculty Senate for the first time. As faculty, you are the core of the University. I am delighted to be a new member of this distinguished Faculty, having served more than two decades as an active researcher and teacher at Yale. As President, I believe an important part of my role is to focus attention —both within and outside the University—on the important academic and educational issues that we confront and away from the peripheral and the trivial. In large measure, that means focusing attention on faculty research, on the faculty’s commitment to our students, and on the academic programs that are the heart of our institution. This year I have spent time visiting academic departments, touring research facilities, and meeting with students and faculty in a number of academic programs and schools. That is, of course, a continuing process in a place as large and complex as Penn, but it is one that is central to all of my other roles as President. In Washington and in Harrisburg, I have tried to be a forceful and persua- sive voice for the crucial partnership between government and universities. I have tried to give those who support us and those who criticize us a more concrete sense of what we do and why it is so important to our nation. I have explained how current research on genetic engineering and transplantation in Penn’s Vet School may one day impact human health care in ways as profound as the discovery of penicillin. I have tried to convey the excitement that I have seen in my meetings with students in the University Scholars program or International Studies. I have described how the integrative study of complex societies, in which our Anthropology Department is a leader, and the fruitful inter- sections of law, politics, philosophy and economics are producing great insights. Indeed, I believe these insights will be comparable to those that have already made Penn a leader in interdisciplinary cognitive studies and computer science, in important social and political roles of the media, and in materials science. Part of my role is to help convey what you do, to celebrate proudly what you accomplish and what you contribute. In an increasingly competitive and difficult external environment, part of my job is also to make certain we reinforce and communicate the centrality of our most important activities. These activities have included several major initiatives this year: ad- ministrative restructuring, the 2 st Century Project for the undergraduate experience, our program of investments and long-range planning in safety and security, the systematic review of capital projects, and our efforts to focus both campus and public attention on Penn’s distinctive commitment to theory and to practice. Those initiatives will continue into the year ahead and beyond. They will be joined by increasing emphasis on the role of the University in ad- dressing such urgent—and such diverse—national concerns as the impact of technology and our increasingly uncivil—and unproductive— style of public discourse. These are both issues that confront us on campus as well as in the larger society, and I believe we must demonstrate the ability of the higher education community to bring new faculty insights and research to bear on such pressing local and national issues. Finally, let me say thank you for the wonderful spirit of support and enthusiasm you have extended to me this year. I look forward to reciprocating that spirit in the kinds of activities and priorities I have just reviewed. I hope it will be the hallmark of our work together. — Judith Rodin, President The President and the Provost: Summing Up the First Year
Appearing before the Faculty Senate in its first plenary session since they took office July 1, President Judith Rodin and
Provost Stanley chodorow summed up their activities and impressions as the year moves toward its end. The address
of Dr. Barbara lowery, referred to below, appeared in Almanac April 25.
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