April 9, 1998

Deadlines

Grant Proposals
April 17, 1998 is the deadline for receipt of proposals at Grant and Contract Services for proposals due on May 1, 1998 at the awarding agency.

Tuition Bills
Tuition bills were mailed March 27. If you have not received your tuition statement by April 10, please contact the Student Accounts & Cashiers Office, telephone 543-4695. April 17 is the due date for Spring Quarter 1998 tuition. Payments made after April 17 require a Late Payment Fee. Failure to pay by May 20 will result in registration cancellation. Student Accounts & Cashiers

Academic Opportunities

PSO awards
The Professional Staff Organization is accepting applications for summer quarter scholarship awards. All UW professional staff members are eligible for the scholarships, which are awarded on a quarterly basis. The deadline for summer quarter is May 6. Contact Danya Tomlinson at 543-9054 or danyat@u.washington.edu, if you would like an application or have questions about the scholarship program.
Professional Staff Organization

Other

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran. This policy applies to all programs and facilities including, but not limited to, admissions, educational programs, employment, and patient and hospital services.

Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Discrimination is prohibited by Presidential Executive Order 11246 as amended, Washington State Gubernatorial Executive Orders 89-01 and 93-07, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Washington State Law Against Discrimination RCW 49.60, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, State of Washington Gender Equity in Higher Education Act of 1989, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 as amended, other federal and state statutes, regulations, and University policy. Coordination of the compliance efforts of the University of Washington with respect to all of these laws and regulations is under the direction of the Assistant Provost for Equal Opportunity, Dr. Helen Remick, University of Washington, Equal Opportunity Office, Box 354560, 4045 Brooklyn Ave. N.E., Seattle, Washington 98105-6261, telephone (206) 685-3263/V or 543-6452/TTY.
Equal Opportunity Office

Affirmative Action Policy Statement
Where under utilization exists, the University is committed to taking affirmative action in employment for American Indians/Alaskan Natives, Asians/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, Hispanics, women, and persons age 40 and over. It is also committed to employ and advance in employment qualified persons with disabilities, qualified disabled veterans, and Vietnam era veterans in all levels of employment.

Additional information concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action policies and procedures, including complaint procedures, are in the Operations Manual.

Training

Classes on equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, affirmative action, prevention of sexual harassment, and disability accommodation are offered free to the University community. Employees may get information scheduled classes by contacting the Equal Opportunity Office at 543-1830, eoo@u.washington.edu., or Box 354560. Departments, hiring officials, and search committees may arrange for special training sessions by contacting the Equal Opportunity Office.
Equal Opportunity Office

Family Education Rights & Privacy Act
Instructors are reminded that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 requires that the University treat student records in a confidential manner. Student records include examinations and papers submitted by students. Faculty who plan on distributing grades, papers, and exams through departmental mailboxes or in hallways or plan to post grades on a WEB site must first have the permission of their students or be prepared to distribute such papers in ways that safeguard the students' personal information.