DEADLINES

Grant proposals

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

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

Dean, Vice Provost Sought

The Advisory Committee on the Dean of Undergraduate Education and Vice Provost invites applications and nominations of University of Washington faculty for the position of Dean of Undergraduate Education and Vice Provost.

To apply, please submit the following: (a) curriculum vitae, (b) a one page statement of your vision for undergraduate education at the University of Washington, and (c) the names of five references, including one non-UW contact, who can address your ability to assume a leadership role in undergraduate education. Applications will be accepted through April 6.

Please submit applications or nominations to: Dean Yash Gupta, Chair, Advisory Committee on the Dean of Undergraduate Education and Vice Provost, University of Washington, Box 353200, Seattle, WA 98195-3200.

The University of Washington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Female and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

For a complete job description, please contact Mary McGough at mcgough@u.washington.edu or 206-221-5730.

Funding opportunity

The Institute for Ethnic Studies in the United States (IESUS) invites applications from University of Washington faculty members who are engaged in or are beginning projects related to ethnic studies. The deadline for applications is April 15. To download a copy of the application guidelines please visit our Web site at: http://depts.washington.edu/iesus/.

If you have any questions Please contact Joel Martell via email iesus@u.washington.edu or by phone at 685-9333

OTHER NEWS

Legal Notice

Determination of Nonsignificance

Project Name: RSP Sports Field No. 3

Description of Proposal: Improve an existing multi-purpose sports field with lights, fence and artificial turf. Work involves regrading - removal of existing grass, topsoil and gravel totaling 8,219 cubic yards and importing artificial field material including drain rock and sub-base, sand infill and artificial turf. Work includes removal of 5 existing oak trees. New plantings will be installed along Montlake Blvd. and Wahkiakum Lane.

Proponent: University of Washington

Location of Proposal, including street address, if any: 2510 NE 45^th Street

Lead Agency: University of Washington

The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probably significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.

This DNS is issued under 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by April 16 to:

Jan Arntz, Environmental Planner, University of Washington, Box 352205, Seattle, WA 98195, (206) 543-5200

Responsible Official: Doug Holen, Acting Assistant Vice President for Capital Projects, (206) 543-5200, University of Washington, Box 352205, Seattle, WA 98195

Public Hearing Notice

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at noon on Wednesday, April 18 in 309 HUB. The purpose of the hearing is to allow all interested persons an opportunity to present their views, either orally or in writing, on the proposed rule revisions to WAC 478-136-030, “Limitations on Use,” from the chapter “Use of University of Washington Facilities.”Amendments to the University of Washington’s rules on the use of university facilities are necessary to incorporate existing and amended policies governing advertising and use of scoreboards at sports facilities.

Advance copies of the proposed WAC rule revisions may be obtained by contacting Rebecca Goodwin Deardorff, Director, Administrative Procedures Office, 4014 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105-6203; Campus Mail: Box 355509; or by phone at (206) 543-9199. Copies will also be available at the public hearing.

Persons wishing to provide written comment may submit their remarks to Ms. Deardorff at the above address, by email to adminpro@u.washington.edu, or by fax to (206) 616-6294, by April 18.

To request disability accommodation for this hearing, contact the UW Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance of the event at: (206) 543-6450/voice, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264/fax, or by email at dso@u.washington.edu.

Notice of Expedited Repeal - Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (per RCW 34.05.354)

List of sections proposed for Expedited Repeal: WAC 478-156-014, “Assignment Priority,” from the chapter “Rules for the University of Washington Residence Halls and Family Housing Apartments.”

Reason(s) Rules are Proposed for Expedited Repeal: Rule is no longer necessary because of changed circumstances.

Explanation of the Reasons the University Believes the Expedited Repeal of the Rule is Appropriate: WAC 478-156-014 sets out University policy regarding assignment priorities for the residence halls. Under the provisions of this section, priority is given to returning residents; all other students are considered by date of application. For the past several years, the University has faced growing demand for residence hall space. In response to this increase - which is due to freshman class enrollment increases, high retention rates among residents, and private market factors - the Office of Housing and Food Services has maximized its capacity by converting double rooms to triple occupancy, returning office space to student rooms, designating Stevens court for returning residence hall students, and planning the construction of additional undergraduate single-student housing. Still, student housing remains a scarce resource and decisions regarding its allocation are best made annually with careful consideration of current circumstances. For example, at times when housing is in high demand, it may be beneficial to emphasize housing for incoming freshmen, as a means of fostering their successful transition to University life.

The University proposes replacing the WAC rule with an annual plan for residence hall assignments. The Director of the Office of Housing and Food Services would submit to the Vice President for Student Affairs a Residence Hall Assignment Plan, which would present residence hall capacity, expected demand and a complete description of the priority system to be used for the upcoming autumn quarter assignments. The plan would be made available to students and the general public by publication on the University’s Web site. This change would allow for modifications to residence hall assignment policies to meet the emerging priorities of the University of Washington and its students. Any person who objects to the repeal of the rule must file a written objection to the repeal within thirty days after publication of this preproposal statement of inquiry. Address your objections to: Rebecca Goodwin Deardorff, Director, Administrative Procedures Office, via one of the following routes:

Campus mail, Box 355509; U.S. mail,

University of Washington,

4014 University Way NE,

Seattle, WA 98105-6203;

Email, adminpro@u.washington.edu;
Fax, 616-6294

Surplus Equipment

The following are among a number of items one lab is making available for interdepartmental transfer: