April 23, 1998

Deadlines

Grant Proposals
May 15, 1998 is the deadline for receipt of proposals at Grant and Contract Services for proposals due on June 1, 1998 at the awarding agency.

Tuition
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 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

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 or 543-6452/TTY.

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 on 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.

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.

Payroll Savings Plan
Now is the best time to enroll in the University's Payroll Savings Plan. This plan enables employees to purchase U.S. Savings Bonds through payroll deduction. For example, a $100 bond, which costs $50, may be purchased with the minimum deduction of $12.50 per pay period. Additional information and an application form was distributed to each employee through campus mail on April 29.
Grant & Contract Accounting

Campus Mail Pickup
The U. S. Postal Service has notified Mailing Services of a citywide schedule change for their pickup of out-going mail. For operational necessity, this means Mailing Services will adjust the late shift by one half-hour. Effective immediately, Mailing Services will close to the public at 6:30 p.m. Please send e-mail to mailserv@u.washington.edu or call 543-8757 if you have any questions regarding this change.
Campus Mailing Services

1998-99 Permit/U-PASS Distribution
Renewal of annual parking permits and U-PASS stickers purchased through payroll deduction began this week. When you receive your renewal form, check the data carefully, make any necessary corrections or modifications, and mail the form to Parking Services, Box 351105. Please act promptly; the deadline is May 8. Remember, all campus parking violations must be satisfactorily settled before a parking permit can be issued or renewed.

If you purchase a U-PASS in order to participate in a carpool, you must complete two forms, a U-PASS renewal form sent via campus mail and a carpool renewal form. Your primary driver is sent the carpool permit renewal forms for all members of the carpool and is responsible for distributing the forms to the carpool members. Renewal forms from all carpool members should be bundled together and returned in one packet by the May 8 deadline.

Drop your renewal materials in the nearest campus mailbox to Box 351105 or bring them to Parking Services main office at 3901 University Way N.E.

Questions? E-mail us at parking@u.washington.edu or call us at 685-1453, press (1), then (2), and finally (8) as the speaker starts each menu listing. This path will connect you directly with the permit issuance section.
Parking Services