For the Record

Policies and Procedures

Annual Security Report
Notice to all employees regarding the Jeanne Clery Act annual security report and information required by the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act:

The safety of all members of our campus community is high priority at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The university, and the state and federal governments want you to know the following important information that can be accessed from the Campus Safety homepage, http://www.wisc.edu/students/safety.

• Alcohol and substance abuse information, prevention, and education programs.

• Crime prevention tips and safety programs.

• Crime reporting policies and procedures.

• Crime statistics from the last three years.

• Laws and campus policies governing alcohol and controlled substances.

• Nondiscrimination and harassment policy, and reporting procedures.

• Sexual assault prevention, response and victim assistance services.

• Sexual assault reporting procedures and annual statistics.

• Other safety and health protection resources.

The Campus Safety homepage links to

• The Annual Security Report, as required by the Clery Act http://www.wisc.edu/students/safety/clery.html.

• Information on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment: http://www.wisc.edu/students/safety/wi36-11.html.

• Information on Alcohol and Other Drugs: http://www.wisc.edu/students/safety/alcohol.html.

Printed copies of the information can be downloaded as .pdf files directly from the Web, or can be requested from the Campus Information and Visitor Center, Red Gym, 263-2400; the Dean of Students Office, 263-5700, 75 Bascom Hall; or the Equity and Diversity Resource Center 263-2378, 179A Bascom Hall.

Visit Campus Safety Resources at http://safety.wisc.edu to link to campuswide safety information, including the Campus Safety site, and the UW Police, Transportation Services, Environmental Health, and Safety departments.

University of Wisconsin–Madison 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 University of Wisconsin 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 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 workplace 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 workplace. 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, the 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 are not safe either, unless they are 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., Suite 526 of Lowell Hall, 263-2987, 265-3398-fax, 265-8460- TDD. The director is Stephen R. Pearson, srpearson@facstaff.wisc.edu.

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 workplace 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 workplace. 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.

Grants and Fellowships

Mosse Faculty Exchange Program
By gracing UW–Madison for some 40 years and Hebrew University for some 20 years, the late George L. Mosse created a vital and variegated international intellectual community. This historian, teacher and mentor provided the history departments at both institutions with a munificent bequest to enable faculty from UW–Madison to spend a semester or an academic year at Hebrew University to advance their careers and broaden their intellectual horizons. The exchange program will cover the full costs of a semester or academic year at Hebrew University, including salary and benefits; travel; and $4,000 in research support. Priority is given to history faculty, but all humanities faculty are eligible. Exchange faculty will teach one seminar per semester, and be available to students and faculty for consultation. Applications should consist of a two- to three-page letter outlining current research; description of seminar(s) that would be taught; and letter from departmental chair endorsing participation. Applications should be submitted to Mosse Faculty Exchange Program, Department of History, 4265 Mosse Humanities, 455 N. Park St., Madison, WI 53706. Deadline is Sunday, Dec. 15. Fellowships will be announced by Wednesday, Jan. 1. Information: David Sorkin, djsorkin@wisc.edu, 263-1831 or John Tortorice, jtortori@wisc.edu, 263-1835; and http://mosseprogram.wisc.edu.

2004-06 Request for Proposals
UW Sea Grant will soon begin soliciting preliminary proposals for the 2004-2006 grant period. The deadline for submission of pre-proposals is Monday, Dec. 2. Those invited to submit full proposals will be notified later that month, and full proposals will be accepted until Thursday, May 1. To be added to the request for proposals mailing list, e-mail your name and full mailing address to info@seagrant.wisc.edu, or contact Delphine Skinner, UW Sea Grant Institute, 267 Goodnight Hall, 1975 Willow Dr., Madison, WI 53706-1177, phone 263-6747, fax 262-0591. Additional funding information, descriptions of current projects and UW Sea Grant’s draft 2002-06 strategic plan may be found at http://www.seagrant.wisc.edu. Information: James Hurley, 262-1136, hurley@aqua.wisc.edu.

University-Industry Relations Call for Proposals
University-Industry Relations promotes and advances UW–Madison research that benefits Wisconsin’s economy by awarding grants through the Industrial and Economic Development Research Program competition for fiscal year 2003-2004. UW–Madison researchers can submit proposals that focus on research that is technically innovative, of interest to a broad economic sector, and has a high potential to benefit Wisconsin’s industrial and economic development in the near term. UIR’s grants allow UW–Madison to generate additional public- and private-sector support for research, engage in inventive research, and promote technology transfer between the university and industry. The majority of UIR grants are awarded as seed money to support early stages of applied research. Letter of intent to submit proposal is due Monday, Dec. 2. The proposal deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 12.

For information or to download proposal packet, see http://www.wisc.edu/ uir/grants/grantopps.html. The packet includes the call for proposals and application instructions, a cover page and a two-page budget form in Adobe Acrobat format. Contact: Jane Sherwood, manager, UIR Grant Programs, 263-7274, jmsherwo@facstaff.wisc.edu.

Lectures Committee Proposals
The Lectures Committee solicits applications from departments, academic programs and registered student organizations for support of lectures during the 2002-03 academic year. Application information and specifications are available at http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/secfac/lectures/lectcomm/General.htm, or they may be requested by calling 262-3956. The committee reviews applications once each month. Refer to the schedule below to determine the deadline for submitting new requests.

Deadline for Lecture may be proposed (application receipt for a date on or after):

Nov. 15 (Jan. 1)

Dec. 15 (Feb. 1)

Jan. 15 (March 1)

Feb. 15 (April 1)

March 15 (May 1)

April 15 (June 1)

Lecture dates for international speakers should be two months after the date for a domestic speaker. Additional preparation time may be necessary when inviting international speakers to allow for the visa application process. Applications will be accepted as long as funds are available; however, applicants are urged to submit requests well in advance of the deadline dates. For information, contact Joe Farrenkopf, farrenkopf@mail.bascom.wisc.edu, 262-3956.

Creative Arts Awards Call for Applications and Nominations
The Arts Institute announces it is accepting applications and nominations for several awards. The deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 4.

• Faculty Research: Arts Institute Creative Arts Award and the Emily Mead Baldwin-Bascom Professorship in the Creative Arts
• Faculty and Staff Outreach: Gerald A. Bartell Award in the Arts
• Graduate Student Achievement: David and Edith Sinaiko Frank Graduate Fellowship for a Woman in the Arts; and Lyman S.V. Judson and Ellen Mackechnie Judson Student Award in the Creative Arts

Information about these awards, including eligibility, stipends and application procedures may be found on the Arts Institute Web site at http://www.arts.wisc.edu/artsinstitute/awardapps.html. Hard copies of the call may be obtained by contacting Ken Chraca, Arts Institute administrator, kjchraca@facstaff.wisc.edu. Questions about application and nominating procedures, and other related matters should be sent to Tino Balio, Arts Institute executive director, tbalio@facstaff.wisc.edu.

Interdisciplinary Arts Residency Program Call for Nominations
The Arts Institute is accepting nominations for the Interdisciplinary Arts Residency Program for residencies beginning in 2003-04 and after. Application deadline is Monday, Nov. 4. Funded by the Cluster Hires Initiative, the program enables the Arts Institute to support a series of extended residencies each year for the benefit of all arts departments and programs of the university. Arts departments bring in visitors for relatively short periods with support from the Anonymous Fund, the Brittingham Trust and other sources. The main purpose of such residencies is to enrich individual arts programs. Complementing current practices, the Arts Institute program is interdisciplinary, and it enables innovative artists to work with students on more ambitious projects, provides course credit and strengthens programmatic ties among departments. Additional information: http://www.arts.wisc.edu/artsinstitute/nominations.html. Hard copies of the call may be obtained by contacting Ken Chraca, Arts Institute administrator, kjchraca@facstaff.wisc.edu. Questions about nominating procedures and related matters should be sent to Tino Balio, Arts Institute executive director, tbalio@facstaff.wisc.edu.

Center for the Humanities Call for Proposals
The Center for the Humanities of the College of Letters and Science announces a new program to support undergraduate and graduate student interdisciplinary initiatives and collaboration in the humanities. While the aim is to stimulate interdisciplinary student activity in the humanities, faculty and staff may want to help initiate a proposal by organizing an undergraduate or graduate student group.

The Undergraduate Symposium Award will be given to a group of at least four undergraduates; the Graduate Symposium Award to a group of at least four graduate students. Each group will organize a symposium that, while related to the particular interests of its members, should demonstrate broad humanistic appeal and interdisciplinary scope. Deadline: Saturday, Nov. 2. For information on group membership and application materials, contact info@humanities.wisc.edu, 263-3409.