Deadlines

Grant Proposals

Oct. 19, 1998 is the deadline for receipt of proposals at Grant and Contract Services for proposals due on Nov. 1, 1998 at the awarding agency.

Academic Opportunities

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute

The Alcohol and Drug abuse Institute invites applications from individuals qualified to serve as principal investigators at the University of Washington for its Small Grants Research Awards. Proposed research must be in alcohol or drug abuse-related fields. The maximum amount considered for funding is $20,000. Application deadline is 5 p.m., Oct. 15. Questions concerning suitability of a potential project should be directed to the Institute at 543-0937. Application guidelines are available on ADAI’s Website at http://weber.u.washington.edu/~adai/ or by calling ADAI at 543-0937.

Disclosure of Student Education Records

As a general rule, the University will not release student education records to a third party without written consent of the student.

The University will routinely release student directory information, unless requested otherwise by the student. Directory information is defined as student’s name, address, telephone number, place of birth, major field of studies, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational institution attended by the student.

The complete University policy on student education records and the location of such records may be found in the Washington Administrative Code under WAC 478-140. Manuals containing the Code are available at Reference Stations on campus and at the Visitors Information Center, 4014 University Way N.E. The policy covers such items as accessibility, review and expunging of inaccurate records and costs to be charged for copies of student records.
Academic Records Office

Family Educational Rights and 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.
Academic Records Office

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.

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.
Equal Opportunity Office