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Download 050995.pdf and more Lecture notes Molecular biology in PDF only on Docsity! 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 903. 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, 8-955 African-American Resource center 3537 Walnut St., 2nd floor; Afi Roberson, 8-0104 Blockley Hall Room 24; Carolyn Jones, 8-353 Book Store 3729 Locust Walk; Velda Bentley, 8-5920 Franklin Building Room 003; Pat Coleman, 8-422 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, 8-5938 Veterinary School  Vet; Trish Dipietrae, 8-882 3401 Walnut Street, Room 233-A ; Rocco Casciato, 8-557 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 $50 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, 1996-98 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’98 Arts and Sciences: Renovation of Department of Biology Laboratory Space to Attract New Faculty in Neurobiology $ 70,000 Renovation of Facilities in the David Rittenhouse Laboratory for Elementary Particle Physics and Astrophysics $397,500 $300,000 Dental: Dental Infectious Disease Center $ 61,101 Fine Arts: Lighting Visualization Laboratory in the Department of Architecture $ 37,000 IAST: IAST Phase 1 $150,000 $ 50,000 lRSm: High Performance Computer Facility for Materials Modeling $200,000 law: Imaging and Free Text Search Hardware and Software for American Law Institute Records $ 20,000 medicine: ULAR/Institute for Human Gene Therapy Animal Models Core $700,000 nursing: Research Offices $125,000 Veterinary: Laboratory Renovation for Animal Biology $165,000 $165,000 $165,000 Wharton: Technology Upgrade of Behavioral Laboratory $ 75,000 6 AlmAnAc may 9, 1995 I. Introduction The Faculty Early Retirement Income Allowance Program provides a mechanism for senior faculty members to retire from active service at the University in some instances before becoming eligible for full social security benefits. This program will be available for senior faculty members who retire after June 30, 996. A transition program, for faculty members who wish to retire before July , 996, is described in Section V. II. Eligibility for Participation in the Program Tenured members of the Standing Faculty and senior members (Associ- ate Professor or Professor) of the Standing Faculty—Clinician-Educator who will be at least age sixty-two but not yet age sixty-nine and will have served a total of at least fifteen years in full-time service at the University at the time of their retirement are eligible for enrollment in the program. Eligible faculty members over age sixty-eight with at least fifteen years in full-time service will have a one-time option to participate in the program as described in Section V below. In addition, tenured faculty members and senior clinician-educators who will not have completed fifteen years of full-time service at the University until after reaching the age of sixty-nine may retire under the terms of the program at the time they complete fifteen years of service. III. Benefits of the Program A. The Retirement Income Allowance A faculty member who chooses to retire under the provisions of this program will receive an income allowance equal to 65% of the average academic base salary for professors in his or her school during the year immediately preceding retirement. This retirement income allowance will be paid in twenty-four equal monthly installments beginning in the first month after retirement. In the event of a faculty member’s death during the twenty-four month period, the total of any residual payments will be made in a lump sum to his or her estate. B. Tax Liabilities on the Retirement Income Allowance The retirement income allowance is considered a severance payment. As such it is currently subject to federal, state, and local income taxes and to taxes for Social Security and Medicare. However, the Social Security Administration should not count the income allowance as earnings that would reduce Social Security retirement income payments. C. Continuation of University Benefits2 — Group term life insurance will be continued at University expense during the two years that faculty members receive the retirement income allowance. This insurance will no longer be covered with Pennflex, but will be converted to the age-graded schedule. Insurance coverage may not be increased, but the faculty member may reduce it to $50,000. At the end of the two years the coverage provided by the University will be reduced to $2000, the level afforded to all current retirees. — Dental insurance will be continued during the two years that faculty members receive the retirement income allowance. No dental insurance will be provided thereafter. — Although faculty members may continue to make contributions to their tax-deferred annuity accounts, University contributions cannot continue after payments from the retirement income allowance program begin. — medical insurance will be provided through the University programs with the same cost-sharing arrangement as for active faculty members until the retired faculty members reach Medicare eligibility age. After that time supplementary coverage to Medicare is provided. The cost of this coverage will be shared by the University and the retired faculty member on the same basis as the cost of medical insurance for active employees. — Dependent tuition benefits are continued during retirement. D. Social Security Benefits A faculty member contemplating retirement should contact his or her local office of the Social Security Administration for a calculation of the Social Security benefit that he or she can expect to receive. These offices are listed in local telephone directories. E. Other Benefits The faculty members who retire under the terms of this program will be granted emeritus status and be given those privileges outlined for retired faculty in the Handbook for Faculty and Academic Administrators. IV. Enrollment in the Program: Faculty members who wish to retire from the University under the terms of this program must provide their school with notice one year prior to the date of their intended retirements. Normally such retirements will occur at the end of a fiscal year or at the end of an academic semester. Retirements under this program will be permitted at other times of the year only when approved by the department chair and dean. Faculty members who have enrolled in the program will be asked to sign a formal retirement agree- ment, including a release of all claims against the University, six months prior to their intended retirement date. Faculty members may rescind their notice of retirement at any time prior to signing the formal agreement by notifying their department chair or dean. Faculty members who do rescind their retirements may enroll in the program in subsequent years provided they still meet the requirements of the program. V. Transition Program A transition program will be available during the period from June 30, 995 to July , 996. This program will be available to (a) faculty members who will have fifteen years of service and will be sixty-nine years old or older on July , 996 and (b) faculty members who meet the requirements of the basic program and wish to retire prior to July , 996. A. Benefits During the Transition Program Benefits to faculty members who retire during the transition period will be the same as those received by faculty members who retire after June 30, 996 except for medical benefits. Although faculty members who retire after June 30, 996 will be required to pay part of the costs of post-retirement health insurance, the University will pay all of the post-retirement health insurance costs for faculty members who retire prior to July , 9962. B. Enrollment in the Transition Program A faculty member who wishes to retire from the University during the transition period must provide his or her school with notice six months3 prior to the date of intended retirement. Normally such retirements will occur at the end of a fiscal year or at the end of an academic semester. Retirements under this program will be permitted at other times of the year only when approved by the department chair and dean. A faculty member who has enrolled in the transition program will be asked to sign a formal retirement agreement, including a release of claims against the University, three months prior to his or her intended retirement date. A faculty member may rescind his or her notice of retirement by notifying the department chair or dean at any time prior to signing the formal retirement agreement. Subsequent enrollment in the Retirement Income Allowance program, for retirement after June 30, 996, will be permitted provided the faculty member meets the requirements of the program at the time of that enrollment. C. Coupling of the Transition Program and the FVER Program Faculty members who have enrolled in the FVER program and meet the criteria of the new retirement program may cancel their enrollment in the FVER program and enroll in the new program. Since the two retirement programs differ in many ways, such faculty members may chose either the FVER program or the new program. Faculty members who have planned to retire under the provisions of the FVER program and wish to consider enrollment in the new program should contact their dean, department chair, or the benefits office before June 15, 1995.  For retirements effective July  this salary would be the average for the fiscal year immediately past. For retirements effective January 1 the salary would be half-way between the average salary for the current fiscal year and the average salary for the past fiscal year. For retirements at other dates the salary would be determined from an appropriate combination of the average salaries from the current fiscal year and the previous fiscal year. 2 Although the University does not now anticipate significant changes in the benefits provided for retired employees, these benefits are not guaranteed indefi- nitely. However, any future changes would only be considered in conjunction with a review of the benefits program for all retired employees. Any changes that are implemented in the future would apply to all retired employees, not just to those who had elected early retirement from the faculty. 3 Faculty members who have already indicated their intention to retire prior to July , 996 are not required to give six months notice to enroll in the transi- tion program. However, they should contact their department chair or dean to make arrangements for participating in the program and for signing the formal retirement agreement. Faculty Early Retirement Income Allowance Program The Office of the Provost issues the following pursuant to the Trustees action of April 27, 1995, which appears on page 5. OF RECORD 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 pring@mscf.med.upenn.edu. The editor of Almanac is gaines@ pobox.upenn. edu and the managing editor of The compass is jablow@pobox.upenn.edu; 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 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: 215-898-7285 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—48 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 19104-6021 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; $28,800-37,600 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 4-21-95 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; $15,700-19,600 -7-94 Orthodontics RESEARCH LAB TECHNICIAN III (02CP) 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; $31,900-40,600 -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; $26,200-34,100 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: $26,200-34,100 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 5-2-95 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; $38,500-48,100 4-26-95 Architecture and Facilities Management CLINICAL SPECIALIST (02005RS) P6; $31,900-40,600 3-30-95 Center for Experimental Therapeutics DIRECTOR IV (10063JZ) P7; $35,000-43,700 10-27-94 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 10-6-94 Radiology RESEARCH COORDINATOR, SR (0404RS) P4; $26,200-34,100 4-18-95 Psychiatry RESEARCH SPECIALIST, JR (04036RS) (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) P1; $19,700-25,700 4-8-95 Pathology and Lab Medicine RESEARCH SPECIALIST, JR (04037RS) (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) P1; $19,700-25,700 4-8-95 Pathology and Lab Medicine RESEARCH SPECIALIST JR/RESEARCH SPECIALIST I (12024RS) P1/P2: $19,700-25,700/21,700-28,200 2-5-94 Genetics RESEARCH SPECIALIST I (0046RS) P2; $21,700- 28,200 -7-95 Pathology and Lab Medicine RESEARCH SPECIALIST I (000RS) (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) P2; $21,700-28,200 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 4-3-95 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 4-18-95 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; $26,200-34,1000 4-8-95 IHGT RESEARCH SPECIALIST III (04043RS) (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) P4; $26,200-34,100 4-20-95 Pathology and Lab Medicine STAFF ASSISTANT V (02085JZ) P5: $28,800-37,600 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) (005RS) P4; $18,714-24,357 3-10-95 Physiology Funding) Grade: G0; Range: $10.275-12.802 5-3-95 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: $21,700-28,200 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: PennInfo Kiosks on Campus 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 * Kiosk uses point-and-click software. 2 AlmAnAc may 9, 1995 PART-TIME (PROJECT MANAGER II) (17.5 HRS) (04088RS) P7; $17,500-21,850 4-28-95 Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III (40 HRS) (04089JZ) G11; $22,743-28,914 4-28-95 Neuroscience OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I (40 HRS) (064JZ) (Ongoing contingent on grant funding) G9; $19,543-24,457 4-3-95 Psychiatry OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II (04084JZ) G10; $18,700-23,300 4-28-95 Cell & Developmental Biology OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III (40 HRS) (02030JZ) (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) G; $22,743-28,914 2-9-95 Surgery/Neurosurgery OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT CERT/TECH OPHTHAL-MIC (40 HRS) (12028RS) G10/11; $21,371-26,629/22,743- 28,94 2-22-94 Scheie Eye Institute POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECH (40 HRS) (0406RS) G11; $22,743-28,914 4-11-95 Center for Sleep PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIAN I (40 HRS) (04073RS) G10; $21,371-26,629 4-26-95 Psychiatry RECEPTIONIST CLINICAL (40 HRS) (0400JZ) G8; $17,943-22,400 4-4-95 Ophthalmology RESEARCH LAB TECHNICIAN I (40 HRS) (03097RS) (End Date: 3-31-97) G7; $16,571-20,686 4-3-95 IHGT RESEARCH LAB TECHNICIAN II (40 HRS) (073RS) (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) G8; $17,943- 22,400 2-0-94 Psychiatry RESEARCH LAB TECHNICIAN II (40 HRS) (0302RS) (0303RS) (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) G8; $17,943-22,400 3-6-95 Psychiatry RESEARCH LAB TECHNICIAN III (2030RS) G0; $18,700-23,300 12-22-94 Psychiatry RESEARCH LAB TECHNICIAN III (40 HRS) (00RS) (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) G0; $21,371- 26,629 -23-95 Surgery/Neurosurgery RESEARCH LAB TECHNICIAN III (03032RS) (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) G10; $18,700-23,300 3-4-95 Pathology and Lab Medicine RESEARCH LAB TECHNICIAN III (04040RS) G0; $18,700-23,300 4-18-95 Cell and Developmental Biology RESEARCH LAB TECHNICIAN III (40 HRS) (04042RS) (Ongoing contingent on Grant Funding) G10; $21,371- 26,629 4-8-95 Pharmacology RESEARCH LAB TECHNICIAN III (04077RS) G0; $18,700-23,300 4-26-95 Cerebrovascular Research Center RESEARCH LAB TECHNICIAN III (04082RS) G0; $18,700-23,300 4-28-95 Psychiatry PART-TIME (SECURITY OFFICER) (24 HRS) (04072JZ) (Sat & Sun 9 Pm-9 Am) G8; $8.62-10.76 4-27-95 Architecture and Facilities Management NURSING Specialist: Janet Zinser ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSING SCHOOL) (0094JZ) P9; $42,300-52,900 1-31-95 Nursing COORDINATOR IV (03079JZ) (Ongoing contingent on Funding) P4; $26,200-34,100 3-28-95 Nursing DIRECTOR VI (0037JZ) P9; $42,300-52,900 1-12-95 Nursing FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR I (04066JZ) P3; $23,900- 3,000 4-24-95 Nursing RESEARCH SPECIALIST III (04035JZ) (Ongoing contingent on Research Funding) P4; $26,200-34,100 4-7-95 Nursing PART-TIME (ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE) (NURS- ING SCHOOL) (20 HRS) (02056JZ) (02057JZ) P9; $24,170-30,233 2-16-95 Nursing PART-TIME (COORDINATOR II) (20 HRS) (0307JZ) (End Date: 8-31-96) P2; $12,400-16,114 3-27-95 Nursing OUTREACH WORKER (37.5 HRS) (02048JZ) (02049JZ) (Hours: 10:30 Am - 7:00 Pm) G8; $16,821-21,000 2-5-95 Nursing OUTREACH WORKER (40 HRS) (04053JZ) (04054JZ) (04055JZ) (04056JZ) (Ongoing contingent on Funding) G8; $17,943-22,400 4-21-95 Nursing PART-TIME (BUILDING SERVICES ASSISTANT) (20 HRS) (03073JZ) (Hours: m-F 7:30 A.m. - 11:30 A.m.) (Ongoing contingent on Funding) G8; $8.626-10.769 3-28-95 Nursing PART-TIME (BUILDING SERVICES ASSISTANT) (20 HRS) (03074JZ) (Applicant must Be Able to Pass a Security clearance) (Hours: m-F 3:30 P.m.-7:30 P.m.)(Ongoing contingent on Funding) G8; $8.626- 0.769 3-28-95 Nursing PRESIDENT Specialist: Susan curran PROGRAMMER ANALYST I (05003SC) Write reports from Ingress database using SQL and “C” language; create parameterized report programs for use of staff using in-house report management software, SQL, “C” language and Ingres report writer; analyze reporting needs; design, code, document, test and debug pro- grams; write programs to extract data from mainframe; interact with staff to determine department’s needs; write one-time ad hoc reports and programs as needed. Qualifications: BA/BS, preferably in computer science or management information systems; one to two years experience using relational database management sys- tems (Ingres); two to three years experience in coding software programs; experience in using SQL required, “C” language helpful; strong analytical skills; UNIX ex- perience preferred; familiarity with desktop computing; experience in fundraising information systems desirable; demonstrated ability to design and execute programs with minimal technical supervision under deadlines; good interpersonal and communication skills. Grade: P4; Range: $26,200-34,100 5-2-95 Development and Alumni Relations STAFF WRITER II (0503SC) Serve as assistant peri- odicals editor; assist with production of key internal communications; assist in editing as assigned including copy editing, rewriting, production and distribution; plan, prepare and write feature stories and news articles for weekly publication. Qualifications: BA/BS, prefer- ably in English, journalism or communications; two years professional journalistic writing experience or equivalent; demonstrated ability to research and write news and features; knowledge of publication produc- tion and distribution; excellent communications skills; knowledge of Penn or similar institutions; familiarity with Macintosh and desktop publishing is desirable. (Two Writing Samples must Accompany Application) Grade: P3; Range: $23,900-31,000 5-4-95 Compass ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I (05002SC) Perform administrative/clerical duties for Development Re- ports; sort, log and file completed reports; separate and distribute standardized reports; handle report policy and procedures inquiries in person and via telephone including status of requests; notify individuals of com- pleted jobs; maintain computerized log of requests and run pre-designed reports from database; error check output against request forms. Qualifications: Comple- tion of high school business curriculum and related post high school training or equivalent; at least two years administrative/clerical experience or equivalent; general knowledge of office procedures; excellent communications skills; ability to handle high volume under tight timelines; familiarity with Mac equipment and FileMaker Pro essential; experience with large databases helpful. Grade: G9; Range: $17,100-21,400 5-2-95 Development and Alumni Relations PART-TIME (ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II) (25 HRS) (0409SC) Order and distribute all University diplomas for three yearly graduations; maintain graduation lists and assist in preparation of publications related to gradu- ation; research and prepare special diplomas, certificates and documents; handle high volume of telephone contact with University staff, students and alumni. Qualifica- tions: High school graduate or equivalent, BA/BS desirable; three years experience; knowledge of the University and/or experience in an academic setting is helpful; ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously with strict deadlines; excellent communication skills; strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Grade: G0; Range: $10.275-12.802 5-1-95 Office of the Secretary ALUMNI OFFICER I (04064SC) P3; $23,900-31,000 4-24-95 Med Center Development ANNUAL GIVING OFFICER II (2022SC) P5; $28,800- 37,600 3-2-95 Medical Center ANNUAL GIVING OFFICER II (03040SC) P5; $28,800- 37,600 3-5-95 Development and Alumni Relations ASSISTANT DIRECTOR IV (03043SC) (Two Writing Samples must Accompany Applications) P5; $28,800- 37,600 3-5-95 Development and Alumni Relations ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (04034SC) (Application Deadline: 5-19-95) P6; $31,900-40,600 4-17-95 Affirmative Action ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CITY & COMMONWEALTH RELATIONS (12011SC) P5; $28,800-37,600 12-15-94 Commonwealth Relations ASSISTANT TO PROVOST, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (01038SC) P10; $47,400-59,200 4-17-95 Development and Alumni Relations ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR VI (02083SC) P8; $38,500- 48,00 2-27-95 Regional Programs ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR INDIVIDUAL GIFTS (03029SC) P7; $35,000-43,700 3-10-95 Development and Alumni Relations ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR INDIVIDUAL GIFTS (03088SC) P7; $35,000-43,700 3-30-95 Development and Alumni Relations COORDINATOR I (03002SC) (03003SC) (minority candidates Are Encouraged to Apply) (End Date: 6- 30-97) P1; $19,700-25,700 3-3-95 Development and Alumni Relations DEVELOPMENT OFFICER II (08136SC) P10; $47,400- 59,200 9-8-94 Dev. & Alumni Rels. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR I (04070SC) P3; $23,900- 3,000 4-26-95 Medical Center Development MANAGER, UNIVERSITY RECORDS CENTER (09065SC) P7; $35,000-43,700 1-13-95 University Archives STAFF WRITER I (04065SC) (Two Writing Samples must Accompany Application) P1; $19,700-25,700 4-24-95 Med Center Development STAFF WRITER II (04062SC) (Two Writing Samples must Accompany Application) P3; $23,900-31,000 4-24-95 Development and Alumni Relations VICE DEAN, SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (0053SC) Blank -9-95 De- velopment and Alumni Relations ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I (40 HRS) (0406SC) G9; $19,543-24,457 4-24-95 Med Center Development ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I (40 HRS) (04060SC) G9; $19,543-24,457 4-24-95 Med Center Development ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II (40 HRS) (2023SC) G0; $21,371-26,629 3-2-95 Medical Center Develop- ment ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II (03042SC)(End Date: 6-30-96) G10; $18,700-23,300 3-15-95 Development and Alumni Relations ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II (03066SC) G0; $18,700-23,300 3-23-95 Development and Alumni Relations ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II (0304SC) G0; $18,700-23,300 4-19-95 Development and Alumni Relations OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II (0400SC) 20 OPPORTUNITIES at PENN AlmAnAc may 9, 1995 5 University of Pennsylvania Division of Public Safety Crime Alert—May 1, 1995 The University of Pennsylvania Police Department has received information regard- ing a suspicious vehicle in the area of the 00 and 200 blocks of South 34th Street, seen at approximately 5:30 a.m. on at least one occa- sion persistently following a woman who was walking in the area. The driver and car have been described as follows: African American male, late 40s/early 50s Two door, American make, late model (985-990) Color: chocolate brown. If you have any information concerning this vehicle, please contact the University of Pennsyl- vania Police Department or the Victim Support and Special Services office (3927 Walnut Street). Penn Police 898-7297 Penn Detectives 898-4485 Victim Support 898-448/6600 Safety Tips: • When walking on the street, always stay in well-lighted areas. • Avoid shortcuts through parks, vacant lots and other deserted areas. • Do not stop and give directions or any other information to strangers. • If you are followed by someone in a vehicle, turn around and walk in the opposite direction. If the person persists, record the license number and contact the police immediately. • On and near campus, always use the Blue Light Emergency telephones for immediate con- tact with the Penn Police Department whenever there is a problem. Who Steals My Trash... 23 Graduation Art Show: May 13 On Saturday, May 3, the Department of Fine Arts opens its annual Master of Fine Arts Graduation Exhibit in the Lower Gallery of Meyerson Hall, curated by ICA Director Patrick Murphy and presented in conjunction with MFA graduation ceremonies. It features works of Chang G. Chea, Eunsook K. Lee, Susan Loucks, Rory L. Kerber, Mary Beth Moore, Bridget O’Rourke, Ketti Schoenfeld, Edward Simpson, Kim Thomas, Lorraine Walsh, and Linda White, and can be viewed Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m through May 27. The University of Pennsylvania Police Department Community Crime Report This summary is prepared by the Division of Public Safety and includes all criminal incidents* reported and made known to the University Police Department between the dates of April 24, 1995 and April 30, 1995. The University Police actively patrol from Market Street to Baltimore Avenue, and from the Schuylkill River to 43rd Street in conjunction with the Philadelphia Police. In this effort to provide you with a thorough and accurate report on public safety concerns, we hope that your increased awareness will lessen the opportunity for crime. For any concerns or suggestions regarding this report, please call the Division of Public Safety at 898-4482. Crimes Against Persons 34th to 38th/Market to Civic Center: Aggravated assaults-1 04/29/95 9:47 PM 38th & Spruce Bottles thrown/complainant struck in face 38th to 41st/Market to Baltimore: Robberies (& attempts)-3, Aggravated assaults-1, Simple assaults-2 04/24/95 1:45 PM Low Rise North Actor hit complainant 04/26/95 7:00 PM 4000 Blk. Irving Robbery of cash at gunpoint 04/26/95 11:23 PM 200 S. 40th St. Store robbed by males with gun/ cash taken/no injuries 04/28/95 12:36 AM 208 S. 40th St. Complainant struck in face 04/29/95 8:45 PM 200 Blk. Fels Walk Actor struck officer in chest 04/30/95 11:53 AM 4000 Blk.Chancellor Unknown male took gold bracelet/fled area 30th to 34th/Market to University: Simple assaults-1, Threats & harassment-1 04/24/95 1:21 AM Hill House Numerous unwanted calls received 04/29/95 1:30 PM Franklin Field Complainant assaulted Crimes Against Society 34th to 38th/Market to Civic Center: Disorderly conduct-2 04/25/95 6:49 PM 38th & Walnut Car column broken/not stolen/male cited 04/28/95 7:14 PM Phi Sigma Kappa Bottle thrown at police/citation issued 38th to 41st/Market to Baltimore: Disorderly conduct-3 04/25/95 6:58 PM 200 Blk. 40th Male interfering w/ arrest/cited 04/26/95 12:32 PM 200 Blk. Preston Juvenile w/B.B. guns/cited 04/29/95 9:06 PM 200 Blk. Fels Walk Actor jumping on car hood/cited * As furnished by the Department of Public Safety and as posted to PennInfo on receipt, this report also included crimes Against Property during the period: Burglaries and attempts (6), Thefts and attempts (33), Thefts from autos (7), Thefts of bicycles and parts (3), Forgery and fraud () and Criminal mischief and vandalism (6). — Ed. dents. Mr. Pallanti said that the thefts have been reported to Public Safety, who hope to apprehend the haulers and prosecute them if they return to campus again. Mr. Pallanti urges members of the campus community to notify Public Safety if they see any non-University vehicles removing recyclable materials from campus locations. Not only is it trespassing but it is theft. On a happier front: To make it easier for the campus community to keep the College Green as green and unlittered as possible, there will be a new receptacle for glass, plastic and cans, in front of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library by the beginning of the fall semester as Penn starts its sixth academic year as a recycler in earnest. The results to date, which Mr. Pallanti faithfully keeps tabs on: In 994, the University recycled 53 tons of glass, plastic and cans. The total in 993 for these items was 78 tons, and 52 tons were recycled in 992. The amount of mixed paper recycled also has continued to rise over the years: 994 2604 tons 993 239 tons 992 2060 tons By removing some 30% of its material from the waste stream, Penn continues to exceed the national average (20%) and the regional average (26%) as well as the Commonwealth’s mandate of 25%. — m.F.m. 3601 Locust Walk Philadelphia, PA 19104-6224 (215) 898-5274 or 5275 FAX 898-9137 E-Mail ALMANAC@POBOX.UPENN.EDU The University of Pennsylvania’s journal of record, opinion and news is published Tuesdays during the academic year, and as needed during summer and holiday breaks. Guidelines for readers and contributors are available on request. EDITOR Karen C. Gaines ASSOCIATE EDITOR Marguerite F. Miller EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Mary Scholl STUDENT AIDES Libby Bachhuber, Suma CM, Julia Gusakova, Zack Miller, Stephen J. Sanford, Jenny Tran UCHS INTERN Lafonda Stewart ALMANAC ADVISORY BOARD: For the Faculty Senate, Martin Pring (Chair), Jacqueline M. Fawcett, Phoebe S. Leboy, William Kissick, Barbara J. Lowery, Ann E. Mayer, Paul F. Watson; for the Administration, Stephen Steinberg; for the Staff Assemblies, Ber- enice Saxon for PPSA (formerly A-1 Assembly), Diane Waters for the A-3 Assembly, David Azzolina for Librarians Assembly. When Penn’s recycling program began five years ago this month it would have been hard to imagine just how much the reclamation of trash would catch on in the coming years. The University has gone from hauling away modest truckloads of white paper to moving virtual mountains of mixed paper and cardboard. At first it was a labor of love for the environment, with at best some cost-avoidance to mitigate expense, according to Al Pal- lanti, superintendent of recycling. But a nationwide effort to stimulate buyer demand for recycled products—while also learning to reprocess more varied papers to expand supply—worked so well that Penn can now actually generate revenue to offset recycling costs. In fact, recycling has become such success that the dumpsters now attract those who want to empty them for us—and fill their pockets with hundreds of dollars they can get for Penn’s trash—especially the highly desirable clean cardboard. So the new challenge that now faces the recycling project is not how to persuade Penn people to put paper into the receptacles but how to keep others from driving big trucks in from the suburbs and taking it out. Early morning patrols have been on the alert since what Mr. Pallanti called “significant amounts” have been lost to “super scavengers” in a number of recent inci- 6 AlmAnAc may 9, 199524 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 2st 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. BENCHMARKS