For the Record

Policies and procedures Compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
Standards of Conduct: In a good faith effort to comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, the UW System and UW–Madison prohibit the unlawful possession, use, distribution, manufacture or dispensing of illicit drugs (“controlled substances” as defined in Ch. 161, Wis. Stat.), in accordance with s. UWS 1810, Wis. Adm. Code, by employees on university property or as part of university activities. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages is also prohibited on university premises, except in faculty and staff housing and as expressly permitted by the chief administrative officer or under institutional regulations, in accordance with s. UWS 18.06 (13)(b), Wis. Adm. Code. Without exception, alcohol consumption is governed by Wisconsin statutory age restrictions under s. UWS 18.06 (13)(b), Wis. Adm. Code.

Legal sanctions: The laws of Wisconsin prohibit drug possession and delivery through the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Wis. Stat. 161, and mandate stiff penalties that include up to 15 years of prison and fines up to $500,000. A person with a first-time conviction of possession of a controlled substance can be sentenced up to one year of prison and fined up to $5,000, Wis. Stat. 161.41 (2r)(b). The penalties vary according to the amount of drug confiscated, the type of drug found, the number of previous offenses by the individual and whether the individual intended to manufacture the drug, sell the drug or use the drug. (See Wis. Stat. 161.41.) In addition to the stringent penalties for possession or delivery, the sentences can be doubled when exacerbating factors are present, such as when a person distributes a controlled substance to a minor, Wis. Stat. 161.46(1).

Substantial restrictions against alcohol abuse also exist in Wisconsin. It is against the law to sell alcohol to anyone who has not reached the legal drinking age of 21, and there is a concurrent duty on the part of an adult to prevent the illegal consumption of alcohol on his/her premises, Wis. Stat.125.07(1)(a)(1). Violation of this statute can result in a $500 fine. It is against the law for an underage person to attempt to buy an alcoholic beverage, falsely represent his/her age, or enter a licensed premises. Violators of this law can be fined $500, ordered to participate in a supervised work program, and have their driver’s license suspended, Wis. Stat. 125.07(4)(3). Harsher penalties exist for the retailers of alcoholic beverages who violate it, including up to 90 days in jail and revocation of their retail liquor permit.

The federal government has recently revised the penalties against drug possession and trafficking through its Federal Sentencing Guidelines. These guidelines reduce the discretion that federal judges may use in sentencing offenders of federal drug statutes. Under these guidelines, courts can sentence a person for up to six years for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, including the distribution of a small amount (less than 250 grams of marijuana). A sentence of life imprisonment can result from a conviction of possession of a controlled substance that results in death or bodily injury. Possession of more than 5 grams of cocaine can trigger an intent to distribute penalty of 10-16 years in prison, U.S.S.G, s. 2D2.1(b)(1).

Health risks: Drugs at work are a hidden habit, but they have visible effects on the user. Whether the drug of choice is alcohol, marijuana, a prescription drug or cocaine, the habit can lead to a change in work habits, too. Some people may believe that drugs are harmless or even helpful. The truth is that drugs can have very serious, long-term physical and emotional health effects. And if drugs are mixed, the impact is even more detrimental. The following is a partial list of drugs often found in the work place and some of the consequences of their use. Only some of the known health risks are covered, and not all legal or illegal drugs are included:

Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the work place. It can lead to poor judgment and coordination, drowsiness and mood swings, liver damage and heart disease.

Marijuana is an addictive drug, although many still believe that it is harmless. It can cause short-term memory impairment, slowed reaction time, lung disease and infertility.

While cocaine and crack can speed up performance, their effect is short-lived. More lasting risks are short attention span, irritability and depression, seizure and heart attack.

Prescription drugs are often used to reduce stress. However, they must be taken as directed. If abused, they can lead to sluggishness or hyperactivity, impaired reflexes, addiction and brain damage.

Other drugs, such as PCP, LSD, heroin, mescaline and morphine, have a wide variety of negative health effects – from hallucinations and mental confusion to convulsions and death.

Employee Assistance (EA): Employees who have problems with alcohol or controlled substances are encouraged to contact the Employee Assistance Office for referral to counseling or treatment programs. Contacts with EA are confidential within limits.

The UW–Madison Employee Assistance Office is located at 610 Langdon St., 526 Lowell Hall, 263-2987; 265-3398 fax, 265-8460 TDD. Director: Stephen R. Pilster-Pearson.

Discipline: University employees will be subject to disciplinary sanctions, up to and including termination from employment, for violation of these provisions occurring on university property or the work site or during work time. In addition to discipline, or in lieu of it, employees may be referred to appropriate counseling or treatment programs. Disciplinary sanctions are initiated and imposed in accordance with applicable procedural requirements and work rules, as set forth in Wisconsin statutes, administrative rules, faculty and academic staff policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Referral for prosecution under criminal law is also possible. Further, violations of ss. UWS 1806 (13) and 18.10, Wis. Adm. Code may result in additional penalties as allowed under Ch. UWS 18, Wis. Adm. Code.

Employees convicted of any criminal drug statute violation occurring in the work place must notify their dean, director or department chair within five days of the conviction if they are employed by the university at the time of the conviction.

Summary: All employees, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to help make the university a drug-free work place. You can do this by learning about substance abuse (its dangers and warning signs), encouraging others to avoid substance abuse, and getting help if you need it – either for yourself or for someone you are concerned about.

Applications For Speakers
The University Lectures Committee is accepting applications for the 1999-2000 academic year from departments, academic programs and registered student organizations that wish to bring distinguished lecturers to campus. All lectures supported must be readily accessible to the university community, open to the public and free of charge. Information: 262-3956. The committee reviews new applications once each month.

Grants and fellowships

UW System Unified Grants
The UW System is pleased to invite proposals for the Undergraduate Initiative and the Engineering and Technology Fund grants, to be awarded for the 2000-2001 academic year. The call for proposals, proposal guidelines, description of the grants by category, general criteria for proposals, and the cover and budget request sheets can be found at: http://www.uwsa.edu/acadaff/unified8/.

The primary focus of these proposals is on the implementation of projects for which substantial planning has already taken place. These projects will address priorities identified through department, college and institutional strategic planning and, thus, be consistent with the goals and missions of the appropriate units. Cooperation and collaboration are encouraged both within and among the UW System institutions, as well as with additional partners outside of the UW System, such as the K-12 institutions and community-based professional organizations and businesses.

While the total amount of money available is limited under each of the programs, both small and larger projects are eligible for funding. For major programmatic efforts, multiple-year grants may be proposed; however, a new application for funding must be submitted to the competition each year. Additionally, those applications seeking continued funding for multiple-year programs must include a brief progress report on the previous year’s experience.

For the Undergraduate Initiative, contact: Gary Alexander, 262-6181; galexander@ccmail.uwsa.edu. For the Engineering and Technology Fund, contact: Bob Jokisch, 262-8939; bjokisch@uwsa.edu. Budget questions? Contact Melissa Kepner, 263-4398; mkepner@ccmail.uwsa.edu.

Send seven copies of your proposal to 271 Bascom Hall (Creating a Collaborative Academic Environment: Attn: Katherine Sanders) by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, in order to be sent to UW System for consideration by the Dec. 3 final deadline.

China Study Tour
In cooperation with Cargill Inc., the School of Business will sponsor a three-credit China Study Tour from May 22-June 10. The tour will provide hands-on, practical exposure to current economic/business conditions in China, including Hong Kong. This opportunity is available to any UW–Madison graduate or undergraduate student. The all-inclusive cost will not exceed $3,000 per student. This includes tuition, roundtrip airfare, all in-country transportation costs, entry fees to all scheduled cultural/tourist attractions, hotel accommodations and a daily meal allowance. This program is limited to a maximum of 20 students. Applications are being accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. Information: www.wisc.edu/internationalbus, or stop by the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), 5268 Grainger Hall. Ask for Susan Huber Miller, or e-mail: shubermiller@bus.wisc.edu.

6th Annual SPA Professional Development Exchange Program

Have you ever wanted to learn more about a particular department or program on campus? The SPA professional development program is a fantastic opportunity to do this as well as meet other professional staff and learn about what they do. The Exchange Program provides an opportunity to experience the many facets of the university. Participants will spend one-on-one time with representatives from a department or program.

This unique and valuable program was created in 1994 to help enhance SPA member’s career development, learn more about the university and build connections and community with other student affairs staff. Another very important outcome of the exchange program has been its impact on improving services to students because of the increased awareness the participants gain from having direct, personal contact with other departments and programs on campus.

Former exchange sites have included:

Dean of Students Office
Career Advising and Planning Services
University Housing
Police and Security
Student Financial Services
Cross-College Advising Services
School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Past participants were involved in shadowing hosts as they attended staff meetings, met with students, discussed office policies and services, and attended informal lunches and social gatherings in offices.

Exchanges will take place in February and the exact days will be mutually decided upon by the host and participant. The application deadline for the exchange program is Jan. 3. If you are interested in participating, please contact: Mercedes Ramirez-Fernandez, 10 Ingraham Hall, 265-5060, or e-mail: ramirezf@facstaff.wisc.edu.

Pilot Project Announcement
The NIEHS Center for Molecular and Developmental Toxicology is seeking one-year pilot project proposals addressing molecular mechanisms of developmental disruption. Projects will be appraised for innovative science and for their understanding of the mechanisms by which environmental chemical contaminants, drugs, smoking or alcohol contribute, both morphologically and functionally, to human birth defects. Studies of basic developmental mechanisms are encouraged, but their relevance to the previously stated goal must be addressed. The NIEHS Center provides core facilities in microanatomy/ histology; transgenic manipulation; advanced microscopy; cell markers and molecular biology. The expertise available through these core facilities minimizes the time and expense required for developing high quality results.

Proposals should be limited to three pages (single-spaced), with no more than five bibliographical references. Proposals should include: aims, background, preliminary work, experimental design and budget.

Budgets should not exceed $15,000, (Assistance can be provided to generate core facility usage estimates.) Proposals should be accompanied by NIH biosketches.

Applications must be received in the NIEHS Center office by Jan. 15.

Applicants will be notified by March 1 with funding commencing April 1.

Information: Kim Voss, 263-5557.

Academic Staff Excellence Awards
The Professional Development and Recognition Committee of the Academic Staff Assembly is pleased to announce the 2000 competition for the Academic Staff Excellence Awards. Seven prestigious awards (in five categories) recognizing excellence by members of the academic staff are presented annually. Six awards carry a $2,500 stipend. The Excellence in Teaching Award has a $5,000 stipend. All recipients will be formally recognized at the Chancellor’s residence, Olin House, in the spring. The seven awards are described below.

The Chancellor’s Hilldale Award for Excellence in Teaching
Academic staff members teach classes and support the instruction received by thousands of students. Those nominated shall provide and support instruction.

The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research
Two awards. Academic staff members serving as principal investigators or as project research personnel perform critical research functions and make possible the advancement of knowledge. Candidates will be considered in two categories: one individual functioning as an independent investigator and one individual providing critical mission support. Those nominated shall conduct or support the university’s research mission, as scientists, researchers or information specialists.

The Robert Heideman Award for Excellence in Public Service
Following the “Wisconsin Idea,” UW–Madison enhances the economic vitality of the state and the cultural and social life of residents by sharing knowledge, talents and skills. Other academic staff provide direct services to students and others who use university facilities each year. Those nominated shall have responsibility for the direct provision of services.

Wisconsin Alumni Association Awards for Excellence in Leadership
Two awards. Many academic staff direct facilities, manage business services, and ensure the smooth functioning of classrooms, laboratories, libraries and student service offices. Some serve college, schools or large university areas, whereas others serve specific individual units. These leadership awards will attempt to recognize a nominee in each category. Those nominated shall have demonstrated exceptional organizational leadership.

The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Service to the University
Many academic staff members go above and beyond the scope of their appointment and demonstrate outstanding sustained service and dedication to their individual units and/or the greater university community. Those nominated shall be a member of the academic staff at any level of responsibility.

Criteria and application process: Individuals may be nominated for any one of the awards. Nominees must have fixed-term, limited, and/or rolling horizon or indefinite university appointments, be employed 60 percent time or greater, and have been members of the academic staff for a minimum of 12 months. (Hospital employees are no longer eligible.) A letter of nomination may be initiated by any academic staff member, faculty member, student or member of the community. This letter should address the criteria listed above as related to specific award.

Supporting materials should include letters of support (no more than four) from people such as other academic staff members, faculty members, students and members of the community, and a resume of applicable professional experiences that illustrate the nominee’s performance. Additional supporting materials may be provided at the discretion of the nominator. For the teaching award, provide a succinct summary of teaching evaluations only (no raw data). Additional supporting materials may be requested, and individuals familiar with the nominee’s work may be contacted. Contact your college dean, secretary of the academic staff or PDRC members for information.

Seven complete copies of all nominations must be submitted to the Office of the Secretary of the Academic Staff, Bascom Hall 270, by Jan. 28.

International Research and Exchanges Board
It administers academic exchange programs for U.S. scholars traveling to Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia and Mongolia. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Grant opportunities include:

Short-Term Travel Grants
Grants for scholarly projects focusing on Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, and limited opportunities for Mongolia.

Deadlines are Feb. 1 and June 1.

Information: IREX-International Research and Exchange Board, 1616 H Street, NW, Washington DC, 20006; phone: (202) 628-8188; or visit: http://irex.org/.

UW System Council on International Education
A new grants competition for 2000-01. To request an application, or for additional information: Michael Hinden, Associate Dean of International Studies, Office of International Studies and Programs, 269 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706-1380. Phone: 262-5805, or e-mail: hinden@macc.wisc.edu.

Deadline for campus receipt of proposals is Friday, Feb. 18. Completed proposals will be screened at the campus level before transmission to the UW System. Proposals should be sent to Hinden at the above address.

Excellence in Undergraduate Research
Wisconsin/Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships provide support for collaborative research. Applications due: Feb. 4.

Holstrom Environmental Scholarships are awarded for collaborative research on environmental issues. Applications due: Feb. 4.

Academic Excellence (The University Book Store) Awards recognize students who have distinguished themselves by completing outstanding independent projects. Applications due: March 3.

Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships are awarded for research service projects involving community organizations. This program for 2000-01 is sponsored by the Provost’s Office and the Morgridge Center for Public Service. For more information about this initiative, contact Susan Vande Hei, 263-4009, or e-mail: smvandeh@facstaff.wisc.edu. Applications due: Feb. 4.

Individual faculty/instructional staff members may submit no more than three student applications per award program. Information: Office of the Provost, 150 Bascom Hall, 262-1304.

Deadline: Feb. 25.

Brittingham Foundation Visitors
The Brittingham Foundation has provided generous funding to enable us to enrich small upper-level courses or seminars for undergraduates by bringing distinguished visitors to the classroom. The purpose of the Brittingham awards is to introduce advanced students to those working “in the field” who can contribute directly to the knowledge and skills students will need upon graduation. Visitors who exemplify interdisciplinary commitments and experiences are of particular interest to this program; they need not have “academic” credentials.

Brittingham awards are not intended to bring groups of visitors to campus but rather to provide a sustained interaction between a single visitor (non-academic if possible) and a specifically designated small group of undergraduates. Lecturing to large groups or classes is not necessary and does not enhance an application.

By integrating distinguished visitors into undergraduate seminars or small advanced courses, students will have the opportunity to focus their undergraduate studies in the major and to increase their awareness of the kinds of expertise and accomplishments they will need for subsequent work. The specific nature of the course(s) will, no doubt, vary from department to department and may include other upper-class students as well as graduating seniors. The course or seminar should either carry honors credit or provide a means by which individual students may obtain honors credit.

Budgets of up to $2,500 will be considered for each project; up to eight awards will be made for 2000-01. Under unusual circumstances when the expenses of a visit necessitate additional funds, larger awards will be considered. Travel expenses, honoraria, special supply needs and other appropriate expenses may be included. In past years, visitors have been on campus approximately a week; it is unlikely that visits of fewer than three full days will be funded. Proposals should include three copies of:

1. A brief letter from the department chair (or chairs if two or more departments are sponsoring the proposal), which indicates how proposed visits will strengthen the education of undergraduate students and how many would be affected;

2. A brief proposal from the faculty member(s) in charge of the upper-level course(s). The proposal should outline the contributions of specified visitor(s). It would be helpful if departments could consider coordinating the classroom visit(s) with a public lecture or a similar forum that would benefit other students, staff and members of the community; and

3. A budget of estimated expenses to cover the costs of the visit and other material that might be necessary, either in preparation for the visit or as a result of it.

Departments should forward their proposals for the 2000-01 academic year to the Provost’s Office, 150 Bascom Hall, by Feb. 25. Announcements of awards will be made around the first of April.

For additional information, contact Associate Vice Chancellor Robert Skloot, 262-5246.

Position vacancies

Administrative
035643: Assistant Dean (L)/Assistant Dean, Med Sc/Administration (50%-100%). Apply by January 30.

035658: Acad Program Director, Med Sc/Center For Neuroscience (100%). Apply by December 1.

035823: Dir, Purchasing (L), Bus Sv/Purchasing Services (100%). Apply by December 10.

Clinical / Health Sciences
035176: Clinical Asst Prof, Med Sc/Medicine (60%-100%). Apply by December 1.

035587: Clinical Asst Prof, Med Sc/Medicine (100%). Apply by January 1.

035644: Clinical Asst Prof, Med Sc/Obstetrics & Gynecology (100%). Apply by November 30.

035779: Assoc Clin Nurse Spec/ Clin Nurse Specialist/Sr Clin Nurse Spec, Med Sc/Anesthesiology (50%-100%). Apply by November 25.

035849: Clinical Asst Prof/ Clinical Assoc Prof/Clinical Professor, Med Sc/Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences (100%). Apply by December 31.

Computer / Information Processing
035682: Assoc Systems Prgrmmr/ Systems Programmer, DoIT/Systems Engineering (100%). Apply by December 31.

035809: Systems Programmer, DoIT/Wiscnet (100%). Apply by December 2.

Executive
035643: Assistant Dean (L)/Assistant Dean, Med Sc/Administration (50%-100%). Apply by January 30.

Instruction
035793: Lecturer, L&S/Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences (50%). Apply by December 10.

035815: Lecturer, L&S/German (33%-34%). Apply by December 1.

035866: Faculty Assistant, L&S/Psychology (50%-100%). Apply by December 1.

035867: Assoc Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Sohe/School of Human Ecology (33%). Apply by November 25.

035868: Assoc Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Sohe/School of Human Ecology (33%). Apply by November 25.

035872: Asst Faculty Assoc, L&S/Theatre & Drama (100%). Apply by January 31.

035874: Lecturer, Educ/Rehabilitation Psychology& Special Educ (25%-50%). Apply by December 1.

035881: Faculty Associate, Bus/School of Business (100%). Apply by February 1.

035889: Lecturer, L&S/Communication Arts (50%). Apply by November 23.

035898: Assoc Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Engr/Civil & Environmental Engineering (25%-100%). Apply by December 10.

035907: Assoc Lecturer/Lecturer, Educ/Educational Psychology (33%). Apply by November 23.

035911: Lecturer, L&S/Studies Programs (40%). Apply by December 1.

035912: Lecturer, L&S/Languages and Cultures of Asia (50%). Apply by November 23.

Research
035213: Assoc Researcher, L&S/Computer Sciences (100%). Apply by February 8.

035529: Assoc Research Spec/Research Specialist, L&S/Chemistry (100%). Apply by November 30.

035573: Assoc Research Spec/Research Specialist, Med Sc/Pharmacology (100%). Apply by November 30.

035844: Assoc Research Spec/Research Specialist, Grad/Biotechnology Center (100%). Apply by November 23.

035862: Assistant Scientist, Med Sc/Anatomy (100%). Apply by December 30.

035869: Assistant Scientist, L&S/Astronomy (100%). Apply by February 1.

035880: Research Specialist/Sr Research Spec, Educ/Wis Center For Education Research (35%-75%). Apply by November 26.

Student Services
035643: Assistant Dean (L)/Assistant Dean, Med Sc/Administration (50%-100%). Apply by January 30.

Due to publication schedules and limited space, not all Academic Staff or Limited vacancies are listed in Wisconsin Week. Complete descriptions of all vacancies (including faculty) are available electronically through the Web at http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/ohr/employment/employ.html [click on “Position Vacancy Listings (Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Positions”)] or at the Academic Personnel Office, 174 Bascom Hall (263-2511).

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