INSIDE " Senate Chair, Tenure/Gender Stats, p. 2 " Speaking Out, Campaign Profiles, p. 3 " Medicine in 21st Century, pp. 4-5 " To Help Homeless: Instead of Cash, p. 5 " TIAA Changes, Report on Benefits, p.6 " For Comment: Child Care Report, pp. 7-10 " Council: 10/4 Meeting; AY89 Reports, pp. 11-13 " Lindback & Provost Award Nominations, p. 14 " Nassau Fund; Diabetes Funds, p. 15

Tuesday, October 17, 1989 Published by the University of Pennsylvania Volume 36 Number 9

'Keeping Franklin's Promise' is the Billion-Dollar Goal In the two-day full-board meetings of the of the two days' speeches worked to put into billion infive years: Traditionally aschool not Trustees last week the mood was nonstop ela- 20th-century terms what Mr. Franklin's prom- characterized by inherited wealth of its stu- tion over setting a campaign goal that breaks ise was, and Penn leaders' reasons for predict- dents, Penn admitted on merit and thus gradu- records for Penn and for the Ivy League. ing that his ideas are the ones that will shape ated a body of now highly successful alumni Holding a special stated meeting on Thurs- higher education in the 21st to make Penn not who, as Mr. Shoemaker put it, "realize this day morning rather than waiting until Friday to just aleaderbut the leader in American higher place made a difference in our lives." voteonlaunching thecapital drive, theypassed education, as Dr. Hackney put it. Mr. Miller, who also served during the $255 unanimously the motion to go for $1 billion Tothelongstanding emphasis on Franklin's Million Campaign for the Eighties that raised (text below). With nearly half the total ear- breakaway from classical and theological tra- $260 million between 1975 and 1980, traced marked for the Arts and Sciences, the drive is ditions to base the Charity School, then the Penn's capacity togo for $1 billion to cumula- described as a people-and-programs campaign Academy and finally the College and the Uni- tive effects of the past two major drives: The with only six building projects in view, and versity on secular education that is useful as bricks-and-mortar Capital Campaign of the with 150 endowed professorships targeted. well as ornamental, speakers gave new weight Sixties (raising $102 million to exceed a $92 Trustees Alvin Shoemaker, Paul Miller, to Franklin's egalitarianism: Increasing Penn's million goal) built the facilities that turned Leonore Annenberg and Saul Steinberg took affordability to talented students of all back- Penn from a commuter school to a residential enthusiastic turns at the podium during a press grounds by raising scholarship fundsis seen as one where stronger alumni loyalties could conference after the meeting, and when Presi- amajorpart of "Keeping Franklin's Promise," develop, and the Campaign for the Eighties dent Hackney gained the mike he startled re- as is the emphasis on minority recruiting of with its emphasis on cross-disciplinary educa- porters by bursting into song (on key): "What faculty and students. tion firmed up Penn's identity and reputationto .! . . l'min adaythismood hasarare been/What " Counting on Loyalty: Franklin's egalitarian increase alumni pride.Amajor factor heseesin Provost Michael Aiken emceed a sympo- principle was used also by Trustees to explain Penn's attractivness to donors, he said, is that sium in which Penn's Alloy Ansin Professor why they believe they can meet a goal of $1 it also has the best record in managing its Walter MacDougall, Smith College President endowment, taking the total from about $150 Mary Dunn, and AlumnusfTrustee Dr. Roy million in 1979 to some $760 million now. Vagelos,CEOofMerckSharpe & Dohme, told Strategically, the thrust ofthe Campaign is why they see Penn poised for leadership in the to shift to endowment many ofthecoreeduca- 21st Century. tional expenses that now come from operating By the end of Friday night's gala at the funds that have to be replaced annually-e.g., Palestra, Lucy Hackney was dancing a minuet faculty support from endowed chairs, student with Ben Franklin (the actor Ralph Archbold, aidfrom endowed scholarship funds. Penn has brought in on a bolt of lighting for a dialogue done an astonishing job of raising and manag- with Dr. Hackney aboutPenn's past and future ing funds to compete successfully with institu- uses of his ideas and principles), almost 700 tions that have three or even four times the people were singing the Red and Blue and endowment to draw on, Mr. Shoemaker said. raising "a toast to dearold Penn," and the Wall At the press conference, after Mr. Miller Street joke of the evening was that Friday's announced that the nucleus fund of $338 mil- slide was triggered by Penn alumni cashing in lion in the Resolution was now $344 million, a their portfolios to give to the Campaign. reporter asked in effect whether the high pre- Franklin's Promise: In the Trustees' Reso- liminary giving meant Penn had already used lution, for the first time the full name of the up its potential sources of multimillion-dollar drive was revealed-The Campaign for Penn: The Campaign logo: from the popular portrait gifts, Saul Steinberg predicted "You are going Keeping Franklin'sPromise. Much oftherest found on the $100 bill. to see some staggering ones to come."

The Billion-Dollar Resolution of October 12, 1989 Intention: During the past three years, the University of Pennsylvania laid the foundation for a major fundraising campaign. Preparations have in- cluded (1) a comprehensive assessment of Penn's strategic objectives and funding needs; (2) a rigorous evalution of the University's fundraising capacity andreadiness for a campaign ofhistoric proportion; and (3) solicitation of advance gifts from Trustees and other friends to build momentum in supportofkey priorities. These measures were implemented in the context of sustained progress. Penn is an institution whose academic reputation and service to the region and the nation make it one of America's great universities. The necessarypreparations have been carried out on schedule and with success above expectations. The University has identified a set of strategic priorities and assembled anational volunteer corps ofprominent alumni and friends. The advanced gift, or nucleus fund, total stands at $338 million [amended to $344 million]. This includes 66 endowed professorships and over $80 million in gifts from the Trustees. Therefore be it Resolved, that in lightofPenn's accomplishments and the opportunity it has to serve as the model university of the 21st century, the University shall commence The Campaign for Penn: Keeping Franklin's Promise. The campaign will position Penn for leadership by securing philanthropic investments for attracting and retaining outstanding faculty, enhancing undergraduate education and student life, reinforcing excellence inresearch, and increasing student financial assistance and scholarships. Special emphasis will be placed on achieving distinction in thearts and sciences and on ensuring, through the minority permanence program, a diverse and vital community of faculty and students. Be it, therefore, Further Resolved, that the goal ofThe Campaign for Penn will be $1 BILLION. This goal, which includes the advance gifts, is to be achievedover the next five years.

SENATE Drug/Alcohol Weeks From the Chair Awareness Weeks for drug and alcohol abuse dovetail next week, highlighted by a lunchtime Information Fair in Bodek "Fighting Words" Lounge at Houston Hall Friday, October 27. The Fac- . ours to The Universitysimilar very is ofthat Michigan atharassment Annon Arborpolicy a has ulty/Staff Assistance Program especially in- Avern Cohn, a United States District Judge has recently decided that the policy was overbroad, vites faculty and staff to these events during impermissably vague and hence unconstitutional (No.89-71683, Eastern District of Michigan, Drug Awareness Week (October 24-27): Southern Division.). He wrote, "It is hereby ordered that The University of Michigan is October24, noon-2 p.m.: What You Needto permanently enjoinedfrom enforcingits Policyon Discriminationand Discriminatory Harassment Know aboutSubstance Abuse, keynote speaker by Students inthe University Environment (Policy) which was adopted April 15, 1988, as to verbal Dr. Arthur Alterman. Panelists cover Penn behaviororverbal conduct,but mayenforce its Policy astophysicalbehavioror physical conduct." policy, and legal issues; impact on family, Michigan is, of course, a state-chartered institution. Although Judge Cohn noted that a private community and workplace; University bene- institution like Yale (and presumably Penn) isnotsubject tothe stricturesof the FirstAmendment, fits, resources and services. 285 McNeil. weshould be concerned abouthis conclusionsonvagueness, etc. For example, he quoted that "No October 24, noon-1 p.m.: Co-dependency one may be required at the peril oflife, liberty orproperty to speculate as to the meaning of penal andTaking Care of Yourseif; Pamela Freeman, statutes. All are entitled to be informed as to what the State commands or forbids." presenter. He also wrote that October 26, 9:30 a.m.-noon: Working with certain categories (of so-called pure speech) can be generally described as unprotected the Impaired Employee; panel for supervisors by the First Amendment. It is clear that so-called "fighting words" are not entitled to First on University policy, legal issues, impacts, Amendment protection. These would include "the lewd and obscene, the profane, the resources and reasonable accommodations. libelous, and the insulting or 'fighting words'-those which by their very utterance inflict October 26, noon-1 p.m.: Use, Abuse or injury or tend to incite an immediate breach of the peace." Under certain circumstances Addiction; Nancy Madonna, presenter; differ- racial and ethnic epithets, slurs and insults might fall within this description and could con- ences, and stages of progression. stitutionally beprohibited by the University. In addition such speech may also be sufficient October 27,noon-2 p.m.:Information Fair, to statea claim for common law intentional infliction of emotional distress ....Civildamages Bodek Lounge. are available for speech which creates ahostile orabusive working environment on the basis October 27, noon-1 p.m.:Adult Children of of race or sex.... Alcoholics..An Introduction to the Healing Process; 301 Houston Hall. He laterwrote an addendum after he had read an article by Man J. Matsuda, associate professor of law at the University ofHawaii, and quoted her with approval as follows: The OfficeofVPUL-based AlcoholAware- This Article to a conversation about the first amendment that ness Week (October 23-29) lists these events attempts begin acknowledges issues both the civil libertarian's fear of and the victims' of loss of liberty in on its program, plus sessions on lifestyle tyranny experience disorders next week). a society that tolerates racist speech. It suggests criminalization of a narrow, explicitly including eating (listed defined class ofracist hate speech, to provide public redress for themost serious harm, while leavingmany forms ofracist speech toprivate remedies... This isnot an easy legalor moral puzzle, but it isprecisely in theseplaces where wefeel conflicting tugs at theheart and mind Honorary Degrees that we have the most work to do and the most knowledge to gain. Nominations by October 31 I strongly recommend her article "Public Response to Racist Speech: Considering the Victim's The University Council Honorary De- Story" in the Michigan Law Review, (August 1989, vol. 87,p. 2320-2381) to allwho wish to learn grees Committee renews its invitation to moreaboutthis difficult problem. Itis full of interesting information and should certainly be taken suggest recipients of honorary degrees at into account by those who will be involved in the forthcoming review of our University Policies Commencement on May 14. Nominations and Procedures and in the planning and operation of any future Diversity Education Programs. (including background biographical infor- mation) should be sent to Joshua L. Rosen- berg, Office of the Secretary, 121 College Hall/6382. The deadline is October31.

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members reviewed twice;this means that the sumof the datafrom 1980- Tenure Decisions and Gender 81 through 1987-88 and those from 1988-89 need not add to the Each year the Office of the Provost publishes data showing how cumulative data for 1980-81 through 1988-89. women and men are faring in the internal tenure process. The most recent reports can be found in Almanac November 3, 1987, pg. 2, and Outcomes of Timely Tenure Reviews 1988-89 October 25, 1988, pg. 2. Number of Faculty Members (Proportions) The datadonot concern individuals hiredwithtenure from following Tenure Attained Tenure Not Attained outside the University nor faculty members reviewed internally before (TT) (D) (S) (U)(0) Total the fifth or sixth year of an assistant or before professor's appointment Women 4(44) 1(.11) 3(.33) 1(11)0(.00) 9(.99) the third or fourth year of an untenured associate professor's appoint- Men 20(61) 5(.15) 2(.06) 1(03) 5(15) 33(1.00) ment.Thesereports concernso-called "timely" internal reviews-those conducted duringthefifthor sixth year for assistantprofessors and those Outcomes of Timely Tenure Reviews held during the third or fourth year for untenured associate professors. 1980-81 through 1988-89 Appropriate modificationsare made for health schoolfaculty on the ten- Number of Faculty Members (Proportions) year tenure track. The study currently covers the period from 1980-81 Tenure Attained Tenure Not Attained 1988-89. through (TT) (D) (S) (U)(0) Total These tables indicate those tenure Cases achieving timely by (TI'). Women 51(50) 14(.14) 15(.15) 5(.05) 17(.17)102(1.01) results are indicated if the decision was made yielding negative by (D) Men 172(.53) 45(.14) 48(.15) 19(.06) 42(.13) 326(1.01) at thedepartmental level, by(S)ifatthe schoolleveland by (U) if at the University level. The symbol (0), other, refers to persons who reached As in other years, this report presents databut does not engage in the appropriate date for a timely review, but for whom no review took interpretation. place because of resignation, transfer to the clinician-educator track, -Richard C. Clelland, Deputy Provost PSC Matters death or request for no review. Numbers are adjusted for faculty -Anne Mengel, Assistant to the Provost for

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Speaking Out Famous Fudgers ers: Copernicus, Galileo, Lavoisier, Dalton, sadly a few at Penn. By the way, there is The moral fervor of Senate Chair Mendel (a monk, no less!) and perhaps at least a chance that it may have been Robert Davies's exhortations (to whom?) Newton (see, among others, Richard West- Mendel's assistant who arranged for the about the need for academic integrity fall in Science 1973, 179:751-758 and Ste- results to be statistically too-good-to-be- (Almanac September 26) reminds me of phen Brush in Science 1974,183:1164-72). true. No one really knows. the lectures we used to get when I was a There are obviously many interesting Certainly some well known academics schoolboy in a Catholic school in Shang- conclusions to be drawn from this, and have plagiarized, falsified and fabricated, hai. We were taught that every Roman historians and sociologists of science are and, during their lifetimes, have escaped emperor who had persecuted Christians drawing them. But the inevitability of the retribution, "divine" or otherwise, that died a terrible death (not very difficult a quasi-divine retribution and opprobrium is is by no means inevitable. The present feat, as I later found out, for most Roman not one of them. The search for truth danger to such a "swift and skillful emperors). Some were poisoned; others wherever it may lead (an ideal shared, I am fudger" comes from the Federal Govern- were eviscerated. As to those who hap- sure, by all of us) forces one to conclude ment, from an alert and caring commu- pened to have lived to a relatively ripe that the scientific race has in fact often nity of scholars, and sometimes from age and died in bed, they had, we were been to the swift and skillful fudger (one, "whistleblowers." told, "died in despair." to be sure, endowed with a great idea). -Robert E. Davies So also does Professor Davies offensive, but also rather point Morally yes, Thanks to GSAC out to us, almost in a tone of warning, intriguing intellectually. that eternal opprobrium has been visited Igor Kopytoff, I am writing to thank GSAC and every- upon the four scientists who had to some Professor ofAnthropology one else concerned for coming up with a extent falsified or fudged their findings dental insurance plan. It is nice to be teeth and had been found out. But research in Response to Dr. Kopytoff able to stay in school and keep your the history of science suggests that other Yes, I knew of each of the cases listed at the same time. names should be added to the list of fudg- by Professor Kopytoff and of many more, -Michele Schasberger, GFA

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.

Left to right: Mr. Shoemaker, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Annenberg, Mr. Huntsman and Mr. Steinberg.

_r . - - - Leadership Profiles: Spearheading the $1 Billion Campaign for Penn AlvinV.Shoemaker, chairman oftheBoard Long-Range Planning.In 1982 he receivedthe in 1970, he also served as staff secretary and ofTrustees, is a 1960 alumnus ofthe Wharton University's Alumni Award of Merit. Special Assistant to the President ofthe United States from 1971-72, as consultant to the Of- School, former chairman of The First Boston The Honorable Leonore Annenberg, a Corporation and former president and chief member of the JointCommittee of Trustees of flee of the President from 1972-74, and as a member of the National Commit- executive officer of Blyth Eastman Dillon & the University and The Annenberg School of Republican Co., Inc. A member of the Bar Association in Communications, is vice of The tee from 1976-80 and the National Advisory president Boardof Ronald for President in 1979- Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania, Mr. Annenberg Fund, Inc. Announcement has pre- Reagan Shoemaker currently serves as a director of been madeof $10 million toPenn 80. Mr. Huntsman serves on the Trustees' De- viously given and Student Life committees. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich mc, and on the by her and her husband, the Honorable Walter velopment Committee for Trade Advisory Negotiations H. Annenberg, founder of Triangle Publica- Saul P. Steinberg, a Charter Trustee, is and the Council on Foreign Relations. He also tions and former United States Ambassador to chairman and chief executive officer of Reli- chairs the Trustee Council on Long-Range the Court of St. James's. Mrs. Annenberg ance Group Holdings, Inc. and a director and Planning and is honorary co-chairman of the servedasChiefofProtocolofthe United States chairman of the Executive and Finance Com- 250th Anniversary Commission. in 1981 and has been active in cultural affairs, mittees of Reliance Insurance Company of Paul F. Miller, Jr., is aCharter Trustee and currently serving on the Boards of the Metro- Philadelphia. Earlier in the year, Penn an- formerchairman ofthe Board. A 1950 alumnus politan Museum of Art, Philadelphia Museum nounced Mr. Steinberg's giftof$25 million to of the Wharton School, Mr. Miller is senior ofArt and Metropolitan Opera Association. A the University, to be divided between the Wharton partner in the investment firm of Miller, An- graduate of Stanford University, she also serves School and the Department of English in the derson and Sherrerd; a director of Berwind on Penn's 250th Anniversary Commission. School of Arts and Sciences. A 1959 Wharton Corporation, The Mead Corporation, Rohm Jon M. Huntsman, a Term Trustee, is chair- alumnus, he funded the renovation of Stein- of the and Haas Company, Hewlett-Packard Com- man and of Huntsman Chemical Cor- berg-Dietrich Hall and construction and SPS president Conference Center, and endowed pany, Technologies; and a trustee of poration, Salt Lake City, Utah. A 1959 alum- Steinberg the Ford Foundation. Currently chairman of nus of the Wharton School, he serves as a Wharton's deanship as the Reliance Professor Penn's Trustees' of and Private Mr. Development and Campaign director of the Mountain Fuel Supply Com- Management Enterprise. Steering Committees and a member of the Intermountain Health Care, and the U.S. Steinberg is on the Trustees' Executive Coin- Executive pany, mittee, Council on and Committee, Mr. Miller also serves Chamber of Commerce. Appointed by Presi- Long-Range Planning, on the Budget and Finance Committee, the dent Nixon as Associate Administrator of the committees on Development, Facilities and and Nominations. Investment Board, and theTrustee Council on Department ofHealth, Education and Welfare Campus Planning,

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On October 4, the new Dean ofthe School ofMedicine and Executive Vice President ofthe Medical Center addressed the medicalfacultyfor thefirst time. Below, in outlineform as he distributed them during the meeting, are the key points he made.

The Future of Our Academic Health Center:

Leadership. .D M Into the 21stKelley, Century. N byWilliam

This briefsynopsis presents aview ofmanyofthe current and future whenever possible, attract them to our faculty. changes that will impact academic health centers over the foreseeable E. Research space is the "currency" forattracting and retaining the future, perhaps into the 21stcentury.Whilenotproviding ablueprint for highest quality investigative faculty. Hence, additional high quality implementing change at the Penn Medical Center,I have outlined some research space must be generated as soon as possible. continue to thoughts on leadership style which! hope will suffice for now. F. The interface between academia and industry will become increasingly important. It will, therefore, be even more impera- I. Education tive that we facilitate patent applications, stimulate new ventures by our new with There are a number of education within an faculty, and encourage the faculty to develop relationships major changes affecting This will also that conflicts of interest and commitment academic health center at the undergraduate,graduate, and postgraduate industry. require levels. All of us are here because this is an educational institution and be well defined and avoided by all parties. 0. The Federal will be to prevent and to this is our most important mission. bureaucracy expanded Curricula are often to trends provide sanction against the occurrence of fraud within the biomedical A. changing rapidly, inresponse the of of confidence that we the rather thanon substantive inmedicine. the research enterprise. We must have a high level day changes Recognizing have the mechanisms in within our own institution to insure that need for flexibility, diversity, and efficiency,appropriate wemustmake place fraud, misconduct, and will not occur. changes based on creative ideas complemented optimally by proven dishonesty H. Information systems including communications technology will efficacy. and to B. Our students and trainees arecritical to our future. In a national become increasingly important to the individual investigator research teams. environment of apparentdecreasing quantity and quality of individuals medicine the I. Philanthrophy will continuetobe the best,ifnot the major,source entering and biomedical sciences, we must recruit heavily mechanisms for for the students, residents, and fellows. We must of capital dollars for new researchspace. Othercreative top postdocs, identify will have to be All of us and them, send them offfor additional education and funding construction ofnew space developed. support training, will need to work to the and implementa- and, at the proper time, bring them back. In this way, we can build the closely support development tion of in this area. institution for the next century. opportunities C. Students and trainees will continue to insist, appropriately, on a warm and supportive environment, and we must continue to provide Ill. Clinical Programs that. A. We must provide the highest quality of care by whatever D. Within the clinical arena, there will be an increasing shift toward measure. In addition tothefundamental importance ofproviding superb at all levels and on ambulatory training possibly a greater emphasis carefor our patients, we must be aware that quality ofcaremeasures will cognitive skills. be made available by thegovernment and otherpayors andpublicized by E. There will continue to be serious for pressures on funding the press locally, regionally, and nationally. These data, however graduate medical education. Wemust attempt to advise and to influence difficult to interpret, will be used by the public to determine the site of our governmental leaders on appropriate solutions. Changes will occur their health care. In this context, we must insure that ourown marketing to we which must adapt. and publicrelations programs continue tobring the success of the entire F. Access to and utilization of information for literature systems biomedical enterprise at this institution including our patient care review as well as for laboratory and patient data will become increas- programs to the attention of the press and, hence, tothe public. essential for our students and for us. ingly B. The quality of service as well as the quality of care will be important to our patients and used by them in the selection process. II. Research Hence, we must focus on the service as an essential additional feature to A. Molecular biology is the common language across all biomedical the provision of the care itself. fields, and our success among the leaders in the country for funding is C. Highest quality care and service in a cost-effective manner will highly dependent onour facile useof, aswell as our further development require coordinated, integrated, state-of-the-art ambulatory programs of, this modemparadigm. Futurefunding from the NationalInstitutes of and facilities. Other sites, such as long-term care facilities and nursing Health will bestable, but facility withthelanguage ofmolecular biology homes, will also be important. is critical to obtaining this funding. D. Theavailability ofhigh quality health care professionals-nurses B. Health services research will become increasingly well funded with baccalaureate degrees, for example-has become a serious limit- and increasingly important in the cost-effective management of our ing factor for many institutions in meeting high standards for care and academic health centers. service. We must work to help resolve these issues at the national and C. Multidisciplinary research utilizing modem tools of biology and state levels and to dowhat is necessary to insure that such availability is health services research will continue to be the most effective mecha- not an issue within our own institution. nism for attracting substantial new dollars tothe institution in supportof E. The integration ofhospital and physician programs will,become research. We must foster, by all means possible, the development of increasingly critical in order to (1) establish and minimize actual costs; Centers and Program Projects. (2) coordinate the highest quality care and service including guest D. Trulyoutstanding new faculty will be even harder to identify and relations, ambiance, facilities, waiting time, parking, housekeeping, retain. Each yearwemust endeavor to interview the topfive individuals and food services; (3) develop information systems which cover the in the country within each discipline in the basic sciences and within entire spectrum of services, from hospital to physician, including real each specialty and subspecialty unit in the clinical departments and, time management of clinical services, registration, appointments,

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accounting and other such services; (4) compete appropriately for C. We must all function as a team and move into astrong partnership tertiary andquaternaryservices especially withmanaged care programs; mode. and (5) effectively communicate with our referring physicians. D. We must take risks and anticipate change. F. Physician payment is rapidly changing, and will probably be E. We will evaluate the success of each Chairman not only with more extensively modified in the next five years than have hospital regard to the development ofhis or herown Department, which includes payments over the past five years. We must be ready for this change and faculty recruitment and faculty productivity, but also considering a have the programs in place to facilitate our rapid adaptation. number of other variables such as (1) success of their educational 0. The long-term success of our clinical programs will be highly mission; (2) performance of the relevant clinical programs-both dependent on quaternary programs which represent the interface be- hospital and physician practice; (3) success of the multidisciplinary tween clincal research and true tertiary care. The most important interfaces relevant to the department; (4) support of institutional re- evolving areas at this time include clinical applications of molecular search programs such as Centers, Institutes, and Program Projects; and biology, including gene therapy, diagnostic technologies, and thethera- (5) in effect, their overall corporate contributions and role. peutic use of recombinant biological products; geriatrics; neuros- F. The Department Chairs and Directors of Centers and Institutes ciences; environmental medicine; biomedical imaging; organ trans- are the generals in this organization-the critical leaders for helping to plantation; and health services research. create and implement change. Indeed, they are the agents of change. H. Uniform access to health care for all Americans is arguably the Clearly the Chairs of larger Departments delegate much of the leader- most important unresolved health problem in this country. Academic ship in the Departmentto the SectionChiefs, and in some oftheSections health centers must provide leadership as part of their public service that authority is further delegated to directors ofmajor programs. Thus, mission to helpdevelop, recommend, and supportviable solutions at the critical academic leadership in theinstitution goes through many layers. national, state, and local levels. In the final analysis, however, it is the quality and productivity ofeach individual faculty member which is responsible for the overall success to serve on IV. Leadership of our institution. It is ourjob to identify the best individuals our faculty and to do what is necessary to catalyze their success. A. Leadership includes decision-making based on data, priority setting, delegation, communication, flexibility, sensitivity, due process, In conclusion, sustained scholarship must continue to be the corner- risk taking, and vision. stone of success. But we are at a critical time and about to enter the B. With our institution, our colleagues, and our alumni, we have a steepest ascending "Starling curve" of challenge. We must be able to social contract steeped in 225 years ofhistory and tradition. However, look well into the future, exhibit courage, utilize dispassionate judg- we are only the custodians, not the owners, ofour respective units. ment, and show an ability to change course when appropriate.

On the Street, Instead of Cash To GIVE or RECEIVE help: Campus and neighborhood leaders who Help work with the homeless in West Philadel- Contact: University City Hospitality Coalition 3601 Locust Walk, phia are launching a drive to help the (UCHC), homeless, with the two-sided, wallet-size the Philadelphia, PA 19104 flyer reproduced here at 65% of full size. Call 898-9643 Spearheaded by the University City Hospi- tality Coalition (UCHC), the drive sets out Homeless Contact: Horizon House, 120 S. 31st St., to persuade Penn faculty, staff and students PA 19104 not Philadelphia, to respond with cash when accosted on Call 386-3838 the street, but to give out the flyer showing where the indigent can find evening meals give to panhandlers. Don't Funds can be contributed at participating each weekday evening at 6, and where they merchants. can turn for other kinds of help. University City Don't further the cycle of Impetus for the Don't-but-Do campaign came from a short UCHC statement issued dependency. Too often, the money in September, reading: you give on the street goes for drugs To RECEIVE a meal: The University City Hospitality Coalition would and alcohol. like to encourage support ofthe UCHC-sponsored meals are available at homeless and indigent. We encourage these locations: donations offood, clothing and other necessities either directly to the needy or via Do donate your time and money Monday:University Lutheran Church, agencies. Monetary donations to agencies are 3700 Chestnut St. also crucial to sustaining programs to aid the to organizations that help the poor. However, we Tuesday: St. Agatha-St. James, discourage monetary homeless. contributions directly to the needy. 3728 Chestnut St. The idea gained support as local residents Churchof The Savior, volunteer to serve meals. Wednesday: brought to the West Philadelphia Partner- Do 38th and Chestnut Sts. ship first-hand accounts of immediate use of Call 898-9643. handouts for purchase of from street Thursday: St. Mary's Church, drugs 3916 Locust Wak pushers. This message brought to you by: The University administration is Friday:Woodland Presbyterian, printing up 42nd and Pine Sts. a supply of the flyer, to be made available University City Merchants Association University of Pennsylvania within a week at the UCHC headquarters in West Philadelphia Partnership the Christian Association, 3601 Locust University City Hospitality Coalition All meals begin at 6p.m. Walk. Those who would like to make their own may create a master for two-sided copying, using the reproductions at right. ALMANAC October 17, 1989 5

TIAA-CREF Plan Changes: Starting in 1990 Recently TIAA-CREF announcedthat they will offereducational The Benefits Office is bringing these new developments before institutions and policyholders new investment funds and other op- the appropriate University Committee as TIAA-CREF makes spe- tions within the first quarter of 1990. CREF plans to introduce two cific information available. Atthis point, the effective date ofthese new investment funds. At the time these funds are introduced, edu- changes is not precisely known, but it appears that the near future cational institutions will be offered expanded options regarding could hold significant changes for our tax deferred annuity programs. transferability and cashability of CREF balances. Faculty and staff considering retirement in the near future should Specifically the University will be given the choice to allow keep these potential changes in mindastheyproceed withtheirretire- faculty and staff the option to transfer amounts accumulated under ment planning. their basic retirement plan to other funding vehicles under our plan. TIAA-CREF has also announced that additional flexibilities for Inthe University's case,thepresent alternative funding vehicles are monies invested in TIAA will be forthcoming; although the implem- the options offered by Vanguard and Calvert. entation of these flexibilities are expected to be available withina two Also, CREF will allow educational institutions to permit lump- year period. sum distributions after termination of employment with the em- The Benefits Office will keep the University advised of these ployer. Atthepresent time,theUniversity's Plan permitsa 10% cash changes as information becomes available. If faculty and staff have out from TIAA-CREF and 25% cash outfrom Vanguard and Calvert specific questions on any of theseissues, they may call theirBenefits at retirement. The 10% limitation has been a long-standing TIAA- Specialist on 898-7281. CREF rule while the 25% cash out limitation has been a University -Adrienne Riley, Director, Human Resources plan provision.

Summary Annual Report: Retirement, Health and Other Benefits

Summary Eligible for Program Benefits Health Plan, Savings Retirement Supplemental Vanguard/Calvert The Plan, Annuities) Retirement (Supplemental Annuity DeferredTax TIAA/CREF Staff, Administrative and Professional Executive, and Faculty for Plan Retirement thefor Reports Annual Employees ofthe University ofPennsylvania andthe Dependent Care Expense Account for Plan Year ending December 31, 1988.

This is a summary of the annual reports for the Plans named above "community rated" contracts, the Blue Cross-Blue Shield premium ofthe University ofPennsylvania for the plan yearbeginning January 1, costs are affected directly by the number and size ofclaims the Univer- 1988 and ending on December 31, 1988. These Plans aresponsored by sity participants "experience". Of the total $15,870,414.13 premiums The Trustees ofthe University of Pennsylvania whose federal employer paid, a total of $10,784,633.00** were paid under the Blue Cross-Blue identification number is 23-1352685. The annual reports have been Shield "experience rated" contracts and a total of $13,524,627.00 filed with the Internal Revenue Service as required underthe Employee benefit claims were charged by Blue Cross-Blue Shield under these Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). "experience rated" contracts for the plan year ending December 31, It is also required under the terms of the Employee Retirement 1988. Income Security Act of 1974 that these Summary Annual Reports be Dependent Care Expense Account furnished to plan participants. To facilitate publication, the reports for The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania maintain a program the plan year ending December 31, 1988 have been combined. Conse- providing reimbursement of dependent care expenses funded through quently portions ofthis summary mayrefertoplans inwhichyouare not salary reduction agreementsfor full time and part-time faculty and staff. currently participating. If you are uncertain as to your participation, The University provides these benefits in accordance with the terms of please consult the Personal Benefits Statement mailed to you last the Plan. March. Your Rights to Additional Information Retirement Planfor Faculty and You have the rightto receive a copy ofthe full annual reports, or any Executive, Professional and Administrative Staff part thereof, on request. Insurance information is included in those Funds contributed to the Plan are allocated toward the purchase of reports. To obtain a copy of a full annual report, or any part thereof, individual annuity contracts issued by Teachers' Insurance Annuity writeor call the office ofthe Vice President of Human Resources, Room Association of America/College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA/ 538A, 3401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104: (215) CREF) and individually owned fully funded custodial accounts spon- 898-1331, who is the Plan Administrator. Thecharge for the full annual sored by the Vanguard Groupof Investment Companies and the Calvert report for the Health Benefits Program will be $1.50; the charge for each Group. The total premiums paid for the plan year ending December 31, other full annual report will be $2.00; the charge for a single page will 1988 for TIAA/CREF were $19,451,170.02.* be 25 cents. Supplemental Retirement Annuities: Basic Financial Statement You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual Fundscontributed to the Planare allocated toward thepurchase ofin- reports at the University of Pennsylvania, Benefits Office, Room 527A, dividual annuity contracts issued by Teachers' Insurance Annuity 3401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104. Association of America/College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA/ You also have the right to examine the annual reports at the U.S. CREF).The total premiums paid for theplanyearending December 31, Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. or toobtain copies from the 1988 were $1,836,475.24. U.S. Department of Laborupon payment of copying costs. Request to The Vanguard/Calvert Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan the Departmentshould be addressed to Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Funds contributed to the Plan are allocated to individually owned, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 fully funded custodial accounts sponsored by the Vanguard Group of Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. Investment Companies and the Calvert Group. -Office of Human Resources/Benefits Health Benefits Program: Insurance Information The Plan has * This figure does not include payments to the Vanguard Group and the Calvert contracts with Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Greater which andwith five health maintenance of Group. Payments to the Vanguard Group were $8,642,884.57 of Philadelphia organizations (HMOs) institutional contributions. to the Calvert the Delaware to all health insuranceclaims covered underthe $4,405,384.12 comprised Payments Valley pay Group were $505,000.11 of which $267,285.22 comprised institutional contribu- terms of the Plan. The total premiums paid for the plan year ending tions. December 31, 1988 were $15,870,414.13. This figure represents actual payments made in 1988. The figure does not Because the Blue Cross-Blue Shield contracts are so-called "expe- include November and December 1988 payments totaling $1,600,640.01 remitted rience rated" contracts, as opposed to the HMO contracts which are in 1989.

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FOR COMMENT At its meeting October 11, 1989, the University Council voted to receive thefollowing report, which was summarized in the October 10 issue ofAlmanac. Afterward President Hackney joined the presenter in the recommendation to publish thefull textfor comment by the University community. Comment may be sent to the Office of the Secretary, 121 College Hal116382.

Report of the Personnel Benefits Subcommittee on Child Care

Introduction study. The pie graphs below illustrate the numbers which provide information and referral and those which near or on site The subcommittee on Child Care was created in to numer- provide response services.' The full Happy Fernandez appears in Exhibit 3* ous discussions in the University, and a specific request from the report by

University Council that a broadly based subcommittee ofthe Personnel IPOAT1C 6M) IFEL Benefits committee "take up the provision of affordable child care to PM17&mw (LEFT) N33 D4MR (NOR) N241 Penn faculty, staff, and students." This report consists offour sections: 1) a brief overview of the child care issue from the national, Delaware Valley and University perspec- tives; 2) three questions are identified related to decisions to provide child care at the University, 3)problems inherent in the current system related to personnel policies and provision ofchild care are identified, HAVE 8% HAVE 58% and 4) a discussion of several considered with the NOT 85% NOT 36% options recommen- OVSIR 5% L*R 6% dations of this subcommittee. the of We were guided and informed by an extensive report formulated by Data from studies on child care at University Pennsylvania four senior students for a marketing course in the Wharton School, over the past few years suggest a clear and present need for affordable, including Marcey Chapman ofthe subcommittee (Exhibit 1*); we grate- good quality child care, including infant care. Over 95% ofrespondents or one of several fully acknowledge the input of Catherine Schifter and Marcia Long- indicated that cost was either the most important worth, and we are especially indebted to Marie Witt of the Office for important factors in the choice of child care arrangements. Comments Business Services for her contributions to the subcommittee. reflected the concern over the perceived high cost at the Penn Children's Center (Exhibit 4*) Overview A survey distributed to Wharton faculty and staff found a need for "Corporations are rethinking the relationship between work life and summer programs, sick care, and after-hours care (Exhibit 5*). Differ- homelife,recognizing that work and family cannolongerbeconsidered ent needs seem to exist among the faculty and staff. In general, faculty separate." could afford to spend $40 morea weekthan stafffor childcare. Flexible The child care issue has received extensive attention nationwide in hours were more appealing to staff than faculty. In July 1987, the the business community, in Congress, and in the media. Child care is University contracted with the Day Care Association of Montgomery front page news in The Nation's Business, Business Week, The Wall County Inc. to conduct a study of the Penn Children's Center. See Booklet for the Penn Street Journal, along with Time and Fortune. These publications and Exhibit 6* for a sample of the Parent Information many others attribute the popularity of the issues to major changes in Children's Center. The four-member consulting team issued the follow- demographics in the workplace and suggest that child care is well on the ing recommendations: way to being the benefit ofthe 1990's becauseitis sound for employees, 1. The University ofPennsylvania should support institutionally and and it is good for business. It helps in recruitment oftop-notch employ- financially a child care program to provide quality day care ees, maintains a positive public image, lowers absenteeism and turn- services for members of the Penn Community (faculty, staff, over, and increases morale and productivity. A report prepared for students, and others as may be defined by the University). Table AT&T sites three national studies of companies with child care pro- II presents budget projections for 1989 under current organiza- grams that documents these assertions (Exhibit 2*). Table 1* identifies tion. the efforts of several major corporations in child care. 2. The institutional and financial support for the child Bureau of Labor Statistics documents that half of the University's (1987) nearly care program must be clearly communicated to Penn's various work force is made up of dual career couples, and 45% ofmothers with constituencies women, minorities, children under 3 hold (e.g. parents, etc.) age jobs. One of three parents of infants and one be a of of3-to5- 3. The University should ensure that the child care program fourparents year-olds reported that finding [affordable and care should child care was difficult. model early childhood setting. The child program good quality] a for students from a A 1988 issued the United States of also provide laboratory learning experience special report by Department of Labor documents employer-assisted child care increases from 105 variety disciplines. as a Uni- centers in 1978 to 2500 corporate programs in 1985 divided 150 4. The Penn Children's Center should continue to operate among care with increased Univer- centers, 50 family day care networks, 75 after school programs, 500 versity of Pennsylvania child facility resource and referral systems, 20 sick child care programs and 1275 sity support. financial assistance plans.' By 1987 the number of corporation pro- Among the seven Ivy institutions, five have on site childcare (TableIII, grams (with over 100 employees) had grown to 3300 which supported see page 10). In a recent telephone survey of29 "largest Ph.D. granting a day care center or had other child care benefits for employees.3 institutions" conducted for the Penn Children's Center, 23 provide day Day care centers, once primarily for-profit operations located in care. (Exhibit 7*) commercial facilities or homes, can now be found in law offices, police There can be no doubt that child care is an important employment stations, civic centers and office buildings.' issue. The dramatic increase in the number of working mothers overthe ABusiness Roundtable study shows that half ofCEOs surveyed plan past two decades will continue to rise in the 1990's. In the opinion of to implementnew child-care policies within the next two years. In 1988 many large corporate employers, it is not a matter of "Do we provide Cambridge Reports, a survey found that three out of five Americans child care resources as employee benefits?" but "How do we provide think child care should be a standard employee benefit.' The provision child care?" of child care services may not be the crisis, but affordable, quality care It wouldbe inappropriate to paintonly one half of the canvas. There isa problem, particularly for low-income families.6 Thirty five percent are many corporations whose posture is that child care is not an of working women aged 25 to 34 and 13% ofwomen aged 35 to 44 have employment issue and they have no intentions of providing child care children under the age of six.' resources of any kind in the foreseeable future. However the emerging Thirty three major corporations on the Board of the Urban Affairs philosophy of the University of Pennsylvania and the HumanResources Partnership were surveyed along with a random sample of the 5200 arena in particular specifically addresses life and health care issues. It members of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce in a 1988 would seem that not to provide child care resources is not the issue for ALMANAC October 17, 1989 7

-FOR COMMENT the University, but rather how to, and in what format. Discussion As the largest private employer in the city of Philadelphia, the Uni- Questions versity should not waittoreact to imminent crisis, but position itselfon the Three major questions dominated the literature we reviewed, the the leading edge of human resource management by creating visits tochild carecenters, andinterviews pursued as apart of this study. standard for an employee environment that fosters flexibility, civility, Site, program management and financial the motivation, commitment, and consequently excellence. The University packaging required great- and de- est care in understanding theeffects upon theinstitution of involvement must develop policy which reflects its existing programs newly in child care resources. The costs of not involved are less veloping programs that support employees through health and illness. becoming care and of the tangible immediately but perhaps not less important in the long run. Toward developing a policy related to child support Those costs would be measured in terms of success rate in recruitment, University family: to credibility and morale all and students in the aca- The University of Pennsylvania, in its desire be the employer of among employees available demic community, and reputation in the Delaware Valley as a major choice, seeksto attract and retain themost qualified colleagues employer. The three foci are for its academic, medical, administrative, and support staff. The understands the of work and Site for child care center and location of child care resources: a) no University challenges combining life and thus strives to meet the special needs of its diverse site, b) off site, or c) on site family community. The University provides flexible work hours, sick leave Management of child care center and services related to child care: and short term disability program for personal or family illness, com- a) no involvement, b) partial involvement withseveral patterns pos- salaries and benefits services for managing dependent sible, such as referral petitive support services and counseling, c) fully managed by care, and other services and assistance to help employees plan for the the University demands and responsibilities of their unique situation. Financial patterns and responsibility: a) no monetary support, b) The comprehensive support service program includes child care partial support in the form of operating costs for a child care center referral service (see Exhibit 8* for aproposalbyChild Care Choices and and administrative support services, c)operating costs, supportserv- brochure), Faculty/Staff Assistance Program for personal and work ices, plus some form of tuition assistance. related counseling, on-site child care center, the University Mortgage care reimburse- There are several child care facilities in the community immediately Program, tuition reimbursement program, dependent Women's Center, and for adjacent to the University. The management and financial questions ment program, the Penn special programs relate to these as well when considered in the of families.Through modification of current procedures at low or no cost, programs light of "affiliated" programs. This will be expanded upon below under the the University can improve its program of support family responsi- discussion section. bilities in several areas. These are considered separately below by category of benefit. Problems Maternity and child rearing leaves 1. The does not have a related to mater- University specific policy The ability to offer extended leave and guarantees of holding a or child A includes as a nity rearing. "Disability" policy pregnancy position will enable the University to retain more experienced employ- disability currently whichmaybe legally accuratebutis philosophically ees, reduce costs, and reduce employee stress related tofuture abhorrent. retraining employment, thereby increasing productivity. 2. Currently the benefits and support systems related to child care The should its on pregnancy, maternity, are more beneficial University separate policy for the exempt (Al) than for the non-exempt (A3) and child rearing from the general disability leave policy without in these employees specific ways: removing the inherent protection of the parent's right to return to the a) Non-exempt employees are less likely to utilize the Dependent position after the term of leave. Care Reimbursement account because of the time lag between The employee should have the right to use sick, vacation, personal submitting receipts and reimbursement with consequent cash and short term disability time during a period of pregnancy as certified flow problems. by aphysician. The standard leave should be 6 to 8 weeks after delivery. time in excess of the 6 to 8 weeks after b) A3employeesdonotreceive a "bank" ofSTDdaysupon appoint- Leave prior to delivery and ment. Therefore they have more limited options for maternity! delivery should be certified by a physician. should have the to a leave of absence disability leave. The employee right request for a time to care for a c) The salaries of the A3 are often not to (without pay) specified following delivery employees high enough newborn or child. All leave must be processed support center-based child care in the area. This is newly adopted requests University Human Resources to approvalor denial to insure equity of especially true when that salary is the sole family income. through prior administration. should provide substantial proofofopera- 3. The Departments University offers many supports for employees who are tional necessity for denied leaves. This leaverequest without pay should parents. This information is not centrally publicized, not generally for leave also. distributed and not apply paternity well understood by employees. The result for the When leave is approved the employee should return to the same is lack of employee understanding, misunderstanding, confusion, and position with no change in salary or benefits. anger toward the University as an insensitive The result for employer. Sick Leave and Short Term Disability the is inefficient and services. For the child employer costly example for A3 care referral service currently contracted to Child Care Solution had Develop a "bank" or accrual of short term disability days only eight calls in the month of January. This service costs the employees that could be used after a specified waiting period, perhaps would be similar to the one to Al University $15,000 per annum. Table 4 provides the summary for up to two years. This bank provided January. staffand could be used only afterall sick, vacation andpersonal timehad 4. Thereis a lackof coordination theseveral resources at the been exhausted. A physician's certification would be required. among of sick available for household University, which are located in different offices on the campus. Consider increasing the number days 5. The current the on-site child care center at the reasons to six instead ofthe current three. This increase wouldrepresent facility housing for University poses many problems: half the current sick leave accrual and provide additional flexibility with children or elder-care The total a) Itis limited in therefore sothat it cannot parents young responsibilities. seriously space, capacity, number of sick would not increase and there would still be the function in a cost effective manner. days incentive to conserve days to be rolled into the short term disability It is in need of basic renovation, in order to continue b) badly bank. Specifically: in a status mode. operating quo a. sick and leave to a flexible which will More than basicrenovation is needed to utilize usable Change day policy policy c) potentially enable the employee to use these days for both personal and available on the second floorthat wouldallow for some space pro- family illness. grammatic expansion. b. Information related to leave for maternity should specify The covered does not include disability d) age range infant care. "maternity/paternity leave" and cover both faculty and staff.

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FOR COMMENT Flexible Work Scheduling On Site Child Care Facility child Flexibility ofwork hours can take many forms and canmake creative The University has a long history of involvement in on-site use ofemployee skills. The University must define and publish defini- care. That history has positive and negative aspects that affect itsimage tions and guidelines for the options available to supervisors in negotia- on campus at the present time. Unfortunately, as in many things the tions with employees. Theguidelines must address the following issues: negative image remains longer in our memory. The problem-solving cost and invest- of absence, related to the child care facility involves considerable 1) Reduced hours-After a period of disability orleave in of1988 when wish to work hours to time for a of ment of time and energy. Infact, that processbegan July many parents may adjust part period Business Services took over the management. As described time. This may be done without loss of benefits or accruals. operational earlier under Problems (number 5), benign neglect is no longer feasible 2) Working at home-Many jobs can be done outside the formal as the situation has become office The need to include how this is malignant. setting. guidelines arrangement The needs to make thedecisionto invest in good quality, time frame, and remuneration. University negotiated, supervision, affordable child care for its employees on a scale adequate to be cost 3) Jobs/wring-Manypositions canbe satisfactorily accomplished effective, in quarters that are attractive and conducive to the enterprise. into two between two with by splitting parts people. The long term objective should be to provide a facility designed a. Generate and distribute to administrators a statement which childhood education in mind,in either new space orspacerenovated for care endorses the use of job sharing, flexible hours, and part-time the purpose. The facility should provide care for infants and child status. This is needed for who are a up through and including kindergarten age. The short term objective especially employees facing the change in family responsibilities, such as anew born or adopted should be to modify University space, not necessarily carriage child and house, at modest cost to achieve satisfactory facilities for a term not to aged parents. Care is a b. Ensure that Human Resources administrators and counselors are exceed five years. The National Coalition for Campus Child structured created to guidance and re- awareofthe policies and empowerthem to grantflexibility where loosely organization provide 9 Exhibit 10* information warranted. This is a well recognized problem in the industry. sources in this development process. provides from this from arecent in Ohio attended by Marie Win. c. Distribute and announce these and group meeting formally policies support The University should consider carefully the pros and cons of services to all present and new staff and faculty. contracting management services to an outside vendor. Savings can be d. are unaware ofthe function- the Many employees programs currently realized in the personnel salaries and benefits area,as well as in day- ing at the University. Strong marketing of the program strengths including the expenses of liability insurance. These should be ofrecruitment, and education to-day operations, andoptions part ongoing savings can be distributed to other areas, for example, to offset costs of and information efforts. tuition for low income employees and students through scholarship aid. Support Services On the negative side we might argue that it is philosophically inappro- The andchildcare services to lack priate for the University to subcontract to a vendor who will pay lower family support appear relationship the market but to one another and are located in different offices and on the wages and benefits which may be consistent with place buildings scale. The lower scale lead University campus. Reorganizing within one administrative unit in one are notconsistent withour own pay pay may central location accessible to all would the to the to high turnover and poor stability of programmatic efforts in the convey message In addition the would need to University community that these services are important. curriculum for the children. University exercise caution in negotiating degrees of involvement in program and a. The Faculty! Staff Assistance Program is one possible locus for with an outside vendor. a services childcarereferral, elder policy full-spectrum centerproviding Two excellent models exist in the immediate vicinity that may serve care referral, crisis intervention and referral, and a counseling, to inform the University decision-making process. IS! and Campbell HELP hotline for one-shot problem solving. Conversations with 11 and 12*) are both well known and successful in the Director interest in Soup (Exhibits suggest developing comprehensive, broadly child care for employees. Campbell Soup has tried based services. Exhibit 9* records a brief of providing quality history correspon- three different strategies: self managed, and two different vendor mod- dence documenting this interest. The subcommittee endorses the els. satisfied with the current arrangement in ofa focus within FSAP for families They report being very concept counseling needing which the vendor provides staffand day-to-day costs of operation and help in areas of career and family management, child rearing, the facilities and major equipment breakdown of in structure Company provides management day-care arrangements,changes family costs. and problem solving. Affiliated b. The "center" should maintain a of reference materials in Relationships library with child care all forms related to family and child care issues. The University has cooperative relationships agen- cies in the University City Science Center area. These relationships c. Currently many programs are offered throughout the year by foster joint training for staff, recreational activities, staffing pools, and several different "support" groups. These activities need a services general sharing. Thesecenters areinterested inmarketing their central coordination mechanism, and should have much better Thereis a on of some Evaluation determine content and to the University community. willingness thepart publicity. will the needs for in for some financial of to reserve space for University family exchange frequency program offerings. It is consistent with general University philosophy to d. Some vehicle, such as a newsletter, could make guarantees. publication continue our supportof the community. Cooperative relationships with available information on child-care programs, play groups, baby these child care agencies is in the best interests of the University. sitting opportunities and timely articles. The Parent Infant Center offers another kind of affiliation. Once a e. Provide an in-house coordinatorofchild care responsible for or- part of the University, now separated, it is housed in University-owned ganization and managementofreferral services, resource library, property. The PLC has expressed interest in discussing amerger withthe training and education activities and publications. University's childcarecenter. This would provide the"infant" compo- ensure f. A cooperative environment should be fostered among faculty, nent currently missing from the University's program and to staff and administration to facilitate inputto the political process continuity of care for the infant enrolled in the University program that affects Federal and state legislation related to child care stay on through age six. form of affili- issues. For example, the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Cau- The Infant Friendship Center provides yet another cus hasrecently brought forward a Child Care Initiativepackage ation. Itis afree standing facility with strong ties to CHOPand Seashore of bills to coordinate and streamline state activities which pro- House and would like to be associated with the University. (We really mote child care in schools and businesses and offer incentives to don't know what that means at this time.) industry to include childcare inbenefit packages. The University The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has a very large need child care re- could become actively involved in support of this proposed employee population. Many of their employees legislation.'° sources. Through a cooperative effort we may realize economy of scale central- by providing services to both employee populations through one *Exhibits and Tables are available as shown on page 10. ized operation and reduce duplication of administrative costs.

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FOR COMMENT This brief discussion illustrates the need for a structure and negoti- Conclusion ated relationships along administrative and financial lines that will child care issues The history and commitment of the University to enhance our cooperation and facilitate our functions individually and suggests a pattern of forced involvement, crisis intervention, and collectively. Thereis enough work out there foreverybody! That seems and reluctantpaternalism. A strong statementofphilosophy appropriate clear. That work would be enhanced and function in a more cost- the policy and procedures can arrest that unfortunate process and move effective manner with a structure that defines thenature of the working University into constructive, planned, and cost-effective activity. relationships. The model of aconsortium comes to mind with different levels of partnership. Subcommitte the -Elsa S. Ramsden,for e

Blbliography are available Thefollowing exhibits andsables, referred to in the text, above, Adolf, Barbara. The Employer's Guide to Child Care: Developing from the Office of the Secretary, 121 College Hall/6382. Programsfor Working Parents. Praeger Publishers, N.Y. 1988. 2 Exhibits Friedman, Dana E. Child Care for Employees' Kids. Harvard Business Review. 1986. 1. Marketing Report in partial fulfilment of requirements foracourse in the U.S. Department of Labor. Child Care: A Workforce Issue. Report School by Marcey Chapman et al. of the Secretary's Task Force. 1988. 2. Ellen Galinsky. Investing in QualityChild Care: Areport forAT&T. 1986 John Naisbitt Trend Letter. March 16, 1989. 3. Happy Fernandez. Child Care andFamily Sensitive Policies: A Survey Dependent Care: Meeting the Needs of aDynamic Work Force, of Philadelphia Area Businesses. EBRI Issue Brief, Number 85, December 1988, Employee Benefit 4. Student Affairs Report on Child Care Survey. Research Institute, P.O. Box 4866, Hampden Station, Baltimore, 5. Wharton Childcare Committee MD 21211 ($13.95 prepaid.) 6. Parent Information Booklet. Penn Children's Center 6 institutions The Child Care Market: Supply, Demand, Price and Expenditures, 7. Survey on Campus Day Care of 30 largest Ph.D. granting Family Impact Seminar, American Association for Marriage and 8. Child Care Choices, A Proposal Family Therapy, Research and Education Foundation, 1717 K 9. Documentation of interest for broadly based Faculty/Staff Assistance 407, Street, NW, Suite Washington, DC 20006; ($5.00 plus $1.25 Program shipping.) 10. Establishing a Campus Child Care Resource and Referral Service Numbers The News, published by American Demographics, Inc., 11. Campbell Soup Company folder of information April 1989. 12. IS! brochure and application material $ Fernandez, Craven. Child Care and Sensitive Happy Family Tables Policies: A Survey of Philadelphia Area Businesses. Temple I A Look at Child-Care Benefits of Major Corporations University School of Social Administration. 1988. II Penn Children's Center: Projections for 1989 Behavioral Sciences Newsletter. Roy W. Walters & Associates, Inc. Budget III of Institutions on child care provisions (below) (ed) New Jersey. Feb. 13, 1989. Comparison Ivy IV Utilization The Child Care Solution Robert J. Mellow, letter to Senior Vice President, University of Report: Pennsylvania.

Ill. Comparison of Ivy Institutions On Child Care Provisions Brown Cornell Dartmouth Harvard Princeton Yale Columbia Not Maternity Leave Allowed up to No policy, but: Unknown No policy; no Stale lawon dis- Use accrued specific. sick, maximum of 13 faculty: up to six short term dis- ability: two time only: weeks from date months with MDability. Use ac- weeks full pay/ vacation, per- work, to sonal. No short of birth, then up certificate; other:crued sick/vaca- year up to six months if use accruedtiontime, then 20 hours on par- term disability. time prearranged. sick/vacationnopay. hal pay (six Maximum lull time only. weeks after out on pay: natural, eight six months. seeks after C section) Child rearing leave and adoption leave with no pay, job held for three months. Same as Paternity Leave State law; up to Same as No parental Unknown and Adoption 13 weeks; two maternity. maternity, policy. years andjob held. Referral Service Informal Unknown Unknown Child care ad- None or very Personnel Office informal visorandcouncil; informal, puts out guideto Parent Network.centers. None on site or One on site; One on site; Seven on site One on site, pro- Seven centers Not on site; Day-car. 50% must be with vides quasi-affiliated, one with Center subsidized or plans to merge space/oper- space/op- all started Columbia associated, with larger one. Dartmouth chil- ating costs from erating costs but by contributions; dren. Harvard, sliding not manage- Yale faculty/ & ment. Service is staff/students, experimental scale fees in nature; run locally provided; Preference given scholarships School of administered 2/3 must be Prim- to Yale children, by by Social few centers. ceton children. Space/operating Services: costs provided by Yale but no looking into management. issue. Some sliding fee, limited scholarships. Other to ex- Policies Sending copies Looking into this; Did not return Did not returnLooking being sent. of policies. sending policy calls. calls.pand. manual.

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COUNCIL of October 11, 1989 Summary Meeting Passed bylaw change revising the charge to the Committee on Approved Minutes 5/10/89 Meeting. Open Expression. Heard President Hackney discuss efforts being madeto improve Considered GAPSA resolution concerning House of Our Own safety and security in the University City area. Any further sugges- Bookstore. Resolution passed with 1 "no" vote and 5 abstentions). tions about what else can be done were encouraged. Received following bylaw change requests for consideration at Heard Provost Aiken comment on the progress of Search Com- November 8 Council Meeting: Proposed amendment to the bylaws mittees for Vice Provost for Information Systems; Dean for the to make the Director of Human Resources a non-voting ex officio School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Dean for the memberofthe Personnel Benefits Committee; Proposed amendment Wharton School. to the bylaws from the Committee on Committees to make the Heard the Provost announce appointment of Professor Steven B. University Chaplain a non-voting ex officio member of the Student Burbank ofthe Law School as Chairofthe Committee to update The Affairs Committee, that would make the Director of the new Black Charter ofThe University Student Judicial System; Professor David Resource Center a non-voting ex officio member of the Safety and P. Pope Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education as Chairof The Security Committee and the Community Relations Committee, and Committee to update the Code of Academic Integrity; and Professor that would add a second GAPSArepresentative to the Committee on Larry Gross of the Annenberg School as Chair of the Committee to Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics. update the Guidelines on Open Expression. Received and discussed Personnel Benefits Committee report on Heard Professor Robert E. Davies, Chair of the Faculty Senate Child Care. Implementation reports by University administration urge nominations for 250th Anniversary Honorary Degrees. will be periodically presented to University Council. Heard Undergraduate Assembly representatives praise Provost Heard Vice Provost for Research Barry Cooperman introduce Aiken for arranging for continuation of all night study space in draft procedures regarding misconduct in research.. Draft had been Steinberg Hall- Dietrich Hall. The Facilities Committee Resolution distributed with University Council mailing and suggested changes endorsing use of SH-DH as 24-hour study space was unanimously adding detail were received. Additional comments are welcome approved as amended. before procedures are presented in final form to the November 8 Passed the resolution welcoming Retired Associate Secretary University Council meeting for action. Robert G. Lorndale to all University Council meetings. -Duncan Van Dusen, Secretary

COUNCIL

Summary of 1988-89 University Council Resolutions and Recommendations and Administrative Actions Taken on Them

"RESOLVED, that at the first fall meeting of the Council, the Secretary Amendmentto Bylaws (December 14, 1988): Bylaws amended to make shall distribute to the Council the actions of Council passed during the the director of transportation and parking or his or her designee and the previous academic year, including a list of all recommendations and manager offire and occupational safety non-voting ex-officio members resolutions, the implementation of which would require Administration of the Safety and Security Committee: action. The President orthe Provost shall indicate whataction they have Action: No administrative action required. taken or plan to take with respect to each recommendation and resolu- Escort Service and PennBus 18,1989): Council approved tion." (University Council: May 8, 1974) (January responsesbythe Safety and Security Committees to aGAPSA resolution I. Recommendations Not Completely Resolved by Last reequesting improvements in the Escort Service. Action: Escort Service to start at dusk in Fall's First Meeting of Council (October 12, 1988) Responses implemented: fall, 1989, for trial to assess additional van purchased; Guidelines on Council period usage; Open Expression (April 13,1988): approved PennBus east of River added; and better publicity on an addition to the on loop Schuykill Guidelines Open Expression, proposed by the schedules undertaken. Committee on to cases where an individual availability and Open Expression, applying task refuses to obey an order of the VPUL to cease an and is later "You are Home at Penn" (February 8,1989): Council received activity for to make found not to have been in violation ofthe guidelines. force report from Facilities Committee calling steps Action: President decided not to the addition and members of the campus community aware that they share major accept published of the original, revised guidelines as policy on November 1, 1988. responsibility for the cleanliness and condition campus buildings and grounds. II. Recommendations from the 1988-89 Academic Year Action: President agreed to implement: letter to be included in which to freshmen; VPUL to work with New Stu- Alcohol Policy packet goes incoming 1. October dent Week Committee to ensure that these concerns are addressed; and 12,1988: Council asked the Student AffairsCommittee and to review the alcohol issued the summer and to recom- deans to be asked to improve signage prohibiting eating, drinking, policy during in classrooms. mend a permanent policy at the December meeting. smoking to eliminate 2. December 14,1988: Council approved guidelines on alcohol use Amendments to Bylaws (April 12,1989): Bylaws amended recommended by Student Affairs Committee. the Academic Review Committee for Centers and Institutes and to 3. January 18,1989: Council adopted supplemental guidelines on change the procedures for elections to the Steering Committee. alcohol use at Penn. Action: No administrative action required. Action: Guidelines as on 24,1989. published policy January Diversity Awareness (April 12,1989): Council approved the interim Television Camerasat Council Meetings (November 9, 1988): Coun- diversity education program presented by the VPUL and recommended cil adopted a resolution instructing off-campus media representatives that it be implemented for one year, during which its operation will be to remove their cameras from the meeting. assessed and a report issued. Action: No administrative action required. Action: VPUL proceeding with the program, to begin withthe 1989 New Student Week. Diversity Awareness (November 16,1988): Resolution adopted sup- porting expansion of diversity awareness programs and requesting Amendment to Bylaws (May 10,1989): Bylaws amended to make the VPUL to report on plans for implementation at February meeting. vice provost and director of libraries anon-voting ex-officio memberof Action: VPUL proceeded with development of programs, made the Communications Committee. progress report at February Council meeting. Action: No administrative action required. ALMANAC October 17,1989 11

COUNCIL

Annual Report of the Steering Committee of the University Council, 1988-89

This is the tenth annual report of the Steering Committee of the more standing. In initial discussion, the points were made that the University Council, prepared in accordance with a requirement in the decisions to initiate acourse and to require it could only be made by the Council bylaws that the Steering Committee shall publish an annual faculties and, further, that it would be better at this point to deal with report to the University community, providing a review of the previous principles and not to define details. The motion was tabled to the next year's Council deliberations which highlights "both significant discus- regular meeting, after the time of adjournment was once extended by sions and the formal votes taken on matters of substance." motion.

October Meeting November 16 Meeting Dr. Kim M. Morrisson, vice provost for university life, initiated A special meeting ofthe Council was called by theSteering Commit- discussion ofthe University's alcohol policy (Almanac 10/11/88), stating tee to continue discussion of a resolution that was introduced at the end that it stemmed from a toughening of the Commonwealth's Liquor and of the November 9 meeting. The resolution, introducedby Keith Was- Crimes Code that was enacted last May. She explained that the Penn serstrom, chair of the Undergraduate Assembly, called for mandatory alcohol policy then in place was not responsive to aspects of the new racial awareness seminars. President Hackney opened the meeting with code and that the University had to formulate a new policy during the a statement (Almanac 11/22/88) confirming that he and the administra- summer, when students were not available for consultation, so that it tion "are firmly committed to acting within our sphere ofresponsibility could be in place when they returned in September. She noted that the to provide the sort oflearning experiences that will reachall students and revised State code paralleled actions taken across the country to control increase the levelofawareness ofthe wonderful diversity that is the Penn underage drinking in response to a series of campus tragedies largely community, and to make sure that everyone understands the behavior resulting from underage drinking and that Penn's new policy is in the that we expect of all members of our community." same tenor as new rules adopted on many other campuses. Mr. Wasserstrom withdrew his resolution. Vincent Phaahla, chairof In discussion, concern was expressed that the new Commonwealth the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, introduced a resolu- code forces a revival ofthe position in locoparentis assumed earlier by tion (Almanac 11/22/88)that had been framed by the Steering Committee colleges and universities. A question was raised as to whether certain in two special meetings held since the last Council meeting. The terms in the code which bear upon the University's responsibility are resolution supported the development of programs "emphasing sensi- legally defined or whether some flexibility in conformance is afforded. tivity to the racially and otherwise diverse natureof the University com- Regret was expressed by both faculty members and students that the munity" and asked that the viceprovost for university life plan, with full alcohol policy was written without full consultation. Fraternity mem- consultation, such programs and report on them to the Council at its bers who were present commented that the policy was drafted without February 8 meeting. Noah Robinson moved that the resolution be proper regard to its effect on the lives of individuals, that the policy is amended to require that 50 percent of the members of the committee leading to increased drug use and potentially dangerous travel to off- working with Dr. Morrisson on the programs be undergraduates. campus parties, and that the bans on beer kegs and outdoor drinking Indiscussion, comments were made that the process tobeundertaken exceed the requirements of the law. A resolution was introduced to by Dr. Morrisson wouldbe consultative and that all concerned constitu- suspend the policy until a more generally acceptable one can be drawn encies should be represented in a serious way but not by specified up. A substitutemotion asked the Student Affairs Committee to review proportions. Dr. Morrisson confirmed these views, adding that she has the present policy, hold open meetings on the subject, and recommend regularly utilized committees and subcommittees with substantial stu- a permanent policy at the December meeting. The motion to substitute dent representations, as in the development of the freshman orientation passed, but a roll-call vote established that a quorum was not present. programs. Mr. Robinson withdrew his motion. The president, as presiding officer, indicated that the substitute motion December represented the sense of the meeting and that the Student Affairs Meeting Committee should be instructed accordingly. The Council approved an amendment to the bylaws making the director of and or his or her and the November 9 transportation parking designee Meeting manager of fire and occupational safety non-voting ex-officio members Representatives of commercial television stations were asked, by of the Safety and Security Committee. Dr. Catherine Schifter, chair of resolution of the Council, to remove their cameras from the meeting theStudent Affairs Committee,introduced a revised alcohol policy(Al- roomin the view that theirpresence would inhibit a free exchange during manac 12/6/88) framed by the committee pursuant to a request by the discussions. Council that the Student Affairs Committee review the policy enacted The draft charge to the President's Committee on University Life during the summer, hold open meetings on the subject, and recommend (Almanac 11/8/88) was discussed. President Hackney explained that, a permanent policy at theCouncil's December meeting (Almanac 10/18/ while measures had been taken to set rules of conduct and the means to 88). Keith Wasserstrom, chair of the Undergraduate Assembly, moved enforce them, the better approach is to change the atmosphere in the that guideline #8 governing the consumption of beerin kegs be replaced community so that all members are naturally treated with full equality by a somewhat less restrictive guideline proposed in a dissenting and dignity. He commented that we have fallen short of being a caring statement by some members of the subcommittee that drafted the community and thatthe appointment ofanew viceprovost for university revised policy (also Almanac 12/6/88). The amendment differed in life provides an opportunity to reflect on the situation and how it can be requiring that an "overwhelming majority" (not specifically 85 percent improved. ormore) of those expected to attend a planned event be oflegal drinking In discussion, some concern was raised that the charge calls for a age, and/or that all of the people within a specified area where alcohol setting of values for the community. The view was expressed that it is will be served be of legal drinking age, and that the organizers of the the business of universities to teach students how to think and not nec- event notify the responsible University administrator of the time and essarily how to behave. Comments were made that the imposition of place ofsuch an event at least48 hours before the event. Professor Larry values by the administration could amount to "behavior modification" Gross proposed that the amendment be modified by requiring that the and that we all know how to behave and do not need to be told what organizers also notify the administrators of a plan to insure that only constitutes proper behavior. The president said that he would proceed, persons of legal drinking age will have access to alcoholic beverages. after due consultation, with appointment of the committee, would Professor Gross' amendment to the amendment was adopted, Mr. welcome further comments on the charge, and would revise itin lightof Wasserstrom's amendment so revised was adopted, and the main the advice received. motion to approve the guidelines for alcohol use, as amended, was Under new business, a resolution calling for the Council to support adopted. A strawvote supported arevision, asproposed in the dissenting mandatory racial awareness seminars was introduced. Student speakers statement, of recommendation #1 in the committee report concerning supported and described a series of seminars to raise racial awareness, consultation when the University must act quickly to comply with new the completion of which by freshman would be a requisite for sopho- legislation. 12 ALMANAC October 17, 1989

January Meeting agenda for discussion only, in the view that the Council should not act New, revised guidelines on alcohol use, modifying those adopted at until the full program is developed and understood. After it was the December meeting, were introduced (Almanac 1/24/89). The established that a quorum was not present to make action possible, a president indicated that he and others had produced the new draft special meeting was requested; the mechanism in the bylaws for calling pursuant to apreference expressed byDr. Catherine Schifter, chairofthe a special meeting by petition was then cited. Student Affairs Committee, and Keith Wasserstrom, chair ofthe Under- for a that would not between the March Meeting graduate Assembly, policy distinguish and made available for aforumon ofbeer in and beer in other containers. The Meeting cancelled and time space consumption kegs wholly awareness, the and favorable discussion centered the ofactual sensitivity sponsored by Undergraduate Assembly upon question responsibility vice for life. as between the designated responsible host and the sponsoring organi- provost university zation if there were a problem with drinking by underage persons; the April Meeting conclusion was that there would be a shared responsibility and that the Chairman ofthe Steering Committee DavidBalamuth read a resolu- organization mightdesignatefor this purpose any individual orgroup of tion adopted by the Senate Executive Committee requesting an investi- its choice. Following adoption by the Council, the president issued the gation of possible violations of the Guidelines onOpen Expression "in guidelines as a supplement to the University's alcohol policy. conncection with the recent hearings in the Vincent Phaahla case." The response, requested by the Council, of the Safety and Security (Almanac 2/28/89). Mr. Phaahla questioned SEC's now taking a Committee to recommendations by the Graduate and Professional position in a matter on which that body had earlier declined to take a Student Assembly for improvement of the Escort Service andPennBus stand (Almanac 2/28/89). ProfessorBalamuth responded that a position was presented (Almanac 1/17/89). Indiscussion oftherecommendation was still not being taken on themerits of the case. In discussion, it was that the EscortService should start at5:00p.m. instead of 6:00 p.m. for clarified that SEC viaits resolutionwas filing acomplaint and that,ifthe a trial period, itwas emphasized that the trial shouldbewell publicized case goes to a hearing, thepresence of a representative from SEC, rather in view ofthe low demand demonstrated during apasttrial of the earlier than the full membership, would suffice. start. Regarding the proposalthat aSafety Shuttle Loopbe extended into Amendments to the bylaws (Almanac 3/14/89) to eliminate the Aca- the area directly east of the Schuylkill River, it was explained that the demic Review Committee for Centers and Institutes and to change the intent would be for the service to go far enough east to connect with procedures for election to the Steering Committee were adopted. public transportation, likely as far as 22nd Street. The response was Vice Provost for University Life Kim Morrisson presented an unanimously approved. interim report on the development of a diversity awareness education (Almanac 4/4/89). During the discussion, concern was ex- January Meeting Continued program pressed that the program may be directed to the inculcation of values The Council expresseditsgratitude toSaulP. Steinberg for his "mag- "social It was argued, on the other hand, nanimous and through engineering." unprecedented gift" to the Wharton School and English primarily by members of the oversight committee which has been and a resolution its to the Department adopted voicing appreciation developing the program, that it, far from being an attempt to instill "many people-students, faculty, and staff-who worked long and hard, beliefs, is based on the University Policies andProcedures booklet and sometimes at great risk, for the pursuit of total divestment from that students will be able to embrace or reject any values that may be business in South Africa." companies doing The latter resolution presented. The program was described as "a way to create a more followed announcement by the president that the University has di- communal environment from arich diversity." It was suggested that it vested itself of all in such holdings companies. may be difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. The Council aresolution the andrecommending February Meeting adopted approving program its for one year, during which its operation will be The announced that, to recommendations made implementation president pursuant assessed and a report issued. by the Safety and Security Committee attheJanuary meeting (Almanac 1/17/89), a trial period of dusk to 3:00 a.m. operation by the Escort May Meeting Service will be conducted next October as Eastern Standard Time An amendment to make the vice provost and director of libraries a was returns; its effectiveness will be evaluated. The PennBus will begin to non-voting, ex-officio member of the Communications committee make two trips across the South Street bridge to 22nd Street; the service adopted. will bemonitored for usage and will be expanded ifjustified by demand. A joint report on international student issues by the International During the "questions" period, Eli Pringle, representing Professor Programs Committee and Student Affairs Committee (Almanac 5/2/89) Helen Davies, chair of the Safety and Security Committee, drew was presented by the chairs of the two committees, respectively Profes- attention to other recommendations which had been made in the sor Benjamin Gebhart and Dr. Catherine Schifter. The study was committee's report. The president responded that the recommendations undertaken in response to a resolution by GAPSA asking for an were being worked on by the administrators concerned. Vincent examination of "the circumstances and conditions of international Phaahla, chair ofGAPSA, questioned the fairness ofthe handling of the students." In discussion, a question was raised regarding the advocacy the casebeingheardin the Student Judicial System inwhichheis the respon- function recommended in the report. ProfessorGebhart replied that dent. The query was ruled to be inappropriate for this forum. committees envisioned a small, standing subcommittee of his commit- cannot Professor Noam Lior presented the report of the "You are Home at tee to whichinternational students would go whentheirproblems Penn" Task Force of the Facilities Committee (Almanac 2/7/89). The be solved by the relevant administrative offices. report recommended ways to achieve a stronger sense among the The bill pending in Harrisburg that would require a mastery of the campus community of respect for others and for the environment. English language for teaching assistants was discussed. The provost Wharton, During the discussion, questions were raised regarding the riding of commented that teaching assistants are primarily in SAS and bicycles oncampus in a manner that is unsafe toothers and thedogs that that SAS has a program in place to improve the English proficiency of a less are allowed to roam freely on the campus by their owners. The Council teaching assistants when necessary, and that Wharton is taking receivedthereport. The president stated that hewould edit theproposed formal approach but is cognizant of the issue. He said that, in any case, rather statement for inclusion in the material which goes to incoming fresh- the University would set the standards for language proficiency men, ensure that the concerns expressed by the task force are well than having norms set externally. It was suggested that undergraduates coveredduring New Student Week, and ask that signagebe improved to need tobe encouraged to try to understand instructors who are notnative reinforce the regulation banning eating, drinking, and smoking in class- speakers of English. Other suggestions were made that the $8,000 loan rooms. fund available to international students needs to be increased substan- The viceprovostfor university life, Dr. KimM. Morrisson,delivered tially and that faculty members volunteer to take arriving international a progress report on the expansion of diversity awareness programs in students into their homes until they areable to find permanent housing. consonance with a Council resolution adopted on November 16 (Alma- Dr. Schifter stated that, as indicated in the report, the responsibility for nac 2/14/89). In discussion, student members of the oversight commit- implementing the committees' recommendations lies with the relevant tee asked that the Council act to make attendance in the program offices and student groups and that the committees should assess the the mandatory, backed by sanctions, saying that such a commitment was future responses to the recommendations. The president termed essential for further work of the oversight committee. The president report "a marvelous step forward." explained that the Steering Committee had placed the matter on the Elections to the 1989-90 Steering Committee were held. ALMANAC October 17,1989 13

Lindback Awards for Distinguished Teaching, 1989-90 The Lindback Awards are presented annually to eight members ofthe selection process. Nominations will open Monday, October 23, and University of Pennsylvania faculty inrecognition of their distinguished close on Friday, December 1. contributions to teaching. They are open to teachers of undergraduates and graduate students in both the professional schools and the arts and sciences. Provost Awards, 1989-1990 Four awards each year go to faculty in the health areas (Medicine, The Provost Awards are presented annually to recognize dis- Dental Medicine, Nursing and Veterinary Medicine), and four to the tinguished teaching by full-time associatedfaculty or full-time non-health area-SAS, Wharton, Engineering, Law, Education, Social academic support staff. One award will be given in the health Work, FineArtsand Annenberg School ofCommunications.Thecriteria schools and one in the non-health schools. are the same (see below), but the nomination processes differ. The Lindback Committees on Distinguished Teaching from For Lindback Awards in health areas, an internal nominating process the health and non-health areas will also evaluate nominations for is carried out in each school, using procedures developed in that school. these two awards. The Committees will present the Provost's A Committee on Distinguished Teaching in the Health Areas, appointed Staff Conference with two final candidates in rankedorder. From by the Provost on the recommendations of the Deans, sends the health these, two winners will be chosen, one from each area. area nominations to the Provost StaffConference. The criteria for selection of Provost Award recipients are the For Lindback Awards in the non-health areas a separate Committee same as those used in selection of Lindback Awardees. on Distinguished Teaching, appointed by the Vice Provost for Univer- With these criteria in mind, the Committee on Distinguished Life on behalf of the Provost, the sity is charged with presenting Teaching now welcomes nominations for these awards from Provost's Staff Conference with eight final candidates from which the schools or departments, individual students, student groups, four non-health area winners are chosen. faculty members or alumni. Nominations should be submitted to This Committee on Distinguished Teaching now welcomes nomina- the Committee on Distinguished Teaching, 200 Houston Haul tion for these awards in the non-health area from schools or depart- 6306, to the attention of Barbara Cassel. The nomination should ments, individual students and student groups, faculty members or be in the form of a letter, citing those qualities that make the alumni. nominee an outstanding teacher. It is particularly important to Nominations should be submitted totheCommittee on Distinguished include the nominee's full name, department, and rank; how you Teaching, 200 Houston Hall/6306, to the attention of Barbara Cassel. know the nominee, and your name, address and telephone num- shouldbein theform They of aletter, citing thosequalities that make the ber. Additional supporting evidence,in the form ofstatistical sur- nominee an teacher. It is include outstanding particularly important to veys, curriculum vitae, lists of courses taught, et cetera, will also the nominee's full name, department and rank; how you know the be to the committee in its selection process. Nominations nominee; helpful and your name, address and phone number. Additional sup- will open Monday, October 23 , and close Friday, December 1. porting evidence, in the form of statistical surveys, curricula vitae, lists of courses taught, etc., will also be helpful to the Committee in its

Criteria and Guidelines for the Lindback Awards in the Non-Health Area, 1989-90 I. The Lindback Awards are given in recognition of distinguished spectrum of the University community as possible of the expectations teaching-defined as teaching that is intellectually demanding, unusu- of the University for the quality of its mission. ally coherent, and permanent initseffect. The distinguished teacherhas 5. Distinguished teaching occurs in all parts of the University and the capability of changing the way in which students view the subject therefore faculty members from all schools are eligible for considera- they are studying. The distinguished teacher provides the basis for tion. Anexcellent teacher who does notreceive an award in agivenyear students to look with critical and informed perception at the fundamen- may be renominated in some future year and receive the award then. tals ofa discipline, and he/she relates this discipline to other disciplines 6. The Lindback Awards may be awarded to faculty members who and to the world view of the student. The distinguished teacher is have many years of service remaining, or they may recognize many accessible to students and open to new ideas, but also expresses his/her years of distinguished service already expended. Nofaculty member ownviews with articulate conviction andis willing to lead students, with may be consideredfor the Lindback Award in a year in which the a combination ofclarity and challenge, to an informed understanding of member iscon.sideredfor tenure. Allnominees shouldbemembers ofthe an academic field. Thedistinguished teacher isfair, free from prejudice, standing faculty (but see the Provost Award for an opportunity to and single-minded in the pursuit of truth. recognize distinguished teachers who are in the associated faculty or 2. Distinguished teaching means different things indifferent fields. full-time academic support staff). The teaching activities for which the While the distinguished teacher shouldbe versatile, as much at home in awards are granted must be components of the degree programs of the large groups as in small, and in beginning classes as in advanced, he or University of Pennsylvania. she may have skills of special importance to his/her area of specializa- 7. The awards should recognize excellence in either undergraduate tion. Skillful direction of dissertation students, effective supervision of or graduate/professional teaching or both. student researchers, ability to organizea large course ofmany sections, 8. The recipient of a Lindback Award should be a teacher/scholar. skill in leading seminars, special talent with large classes, ability to Whilea long bibliographyis notnecessarily themark ofafine mind, nor handle discussions or to structure lectures-theseareall relevant attrib- the lack ofone a sign ofmediocrity, it is legitimate to look for an active utes, although it is unlikely that anyone will excel in all of them. relationship between a candidate's teaching and the current state of 3. Distinguished teaching isrecognizedandrecorded inmany ways; scholarship in his/her field. evaluation must also take several forms. It isnot enough to look solely 9. The process of selecting the four Lindback Awards in the non- atletters of recommendation from students. It isnotenough to consider health areas (i.e. SAS, Wharton, Engineering, Law, Social Work, Fine "objective" evaluations of particularclasses intabulated form; a faculty Arts, Education,and Annenberg) isinitiated yearly when the Committee member's influence extendsbeyond the classroom and beyond individ- on Distinguished Teaching is appointed by the Vice Provost for Univer- ual classes. Nor is it enough to look only at a candidates most recent sity Life on behalfofthe Provost. The Committee isdrawn from thenon- semesteror at opinions expressed immediately aftera course is over, the health schools. It is composed offive Lindback Award recipients, three influence of the best teachers lasts while that of others may be great at graduate and professional students, and two undergraduates. TheChair- first but lessen over time. It is not enough merely to gauge student person is one of the faculty members and is appointed by the Vice adulation, for its basis is superficial; but neither should such feelings be Provost. The Committee solicits nominations from the University discounted as unworthy ofinvestigation. Rather, all of thesefactors and community and reviews the documents submitted, producing a list of more, should enter into the identification and assessment of distin- not more than eight nominees, in ranked order when the Committee has guished teaching. agreed-upon preferences. 4. The Lindback Awards have a symbolic importance that tran- 10. The Provost then reviews the lists, receives advice from the scends the recognition of individual merit. They should be used to several Deans concerning distribution oftheawards amongschools, and advance effective teaching by serving as reminders to as wide a makes final designations from it. 14 ALMANAC October 17, 1989

Nassau Fund Guidelines and Procedures: November 10 Deadline should take the fol- As amajorresearch institution, the Univer- - Projects having no other funding sources Proposals: Proposals sity of Pennsylvania believes that a research are particularly encouraged. When other lowing form: experiencecan makea significant contribution funding sources can be identified shared I. Cover Page containing: to an student's education. This costs or funds will be undergraduate matching encouraged a. Name of student Undergraduate Research Fund has been estab- whenever possible. declared) - Year, School,Major (if lished to provide support for outstanding un- Funds will be allocated on the basis ofmerit and affiliation of When Name faculty faculty dergraduateresearch efforts. Through the gen- without regard to school enrollment. advisor the Nassau income from erosity of family, an all otherfactors are equal, representation by Research interests of advisor endowment known as the Nassau Fund will will be considered. faculty disciplines b. Title of support modest grants to undergraduates in - Each must have a advisor. proposal project faculty c. Amount of funds support of their research activities. The funds - Funds be to research requested may requested support d. Identification of other opportunities for are administered by the Office of the Vice the academic or the during year during research support, if any. Provost for University Life, with awards made summer. Normally, awards will not be on basis the Council ofUnder- e. Shortabstract (no longerthan 100words) acompetitive by granted in excess of $1000 per student. Deans and the Nassau Fund II. and Methodology (2 pages graduate Faculty - Projects may involve more than one stu- Objectives Advisory Committee. dent. maximum) a. State the and relevanceof the Research Support: Research from - be objectives support Examples of what may appropriately work. theNassau Fund will beawarded in accordance in a include research proposed requested budget sup- b. Evaluate and work with the following principles: limited travel, existing knowledge plies, computer time,computer in the area and provide a brief back- - Research proposals in all disciplines, as software. Salaries, major hardware (or ground summary to the proposed work. well as interdisciplinary efforts, are en- other equipment that can generally be ob- and to be benefits, c. Describe the design procedures couraged. Proposals may involve theoreti- tained throughout the University), and a timetable and cal research or research with and overhead are not to be included. employed provide practical ap- implementation plan for completion of plications. the project. d. If the work is to have practical appli- Grants for Diabetes Research: December 15 Deadline cation,describe the impact and useful- The Diabetes Research Center of the University of Pennsylvania requests submission of ness. for to and studies in diabetes and related endocrine applications support perform pilot feasibility III. Budget (one page) and metabolic disorders. Young investigators who are starting their laboratories, or established whowish to takeanewdirection intheir studies are tosubmit List each budget item in order of priority investigators encouraged applications in terms ofthe work to the Diabetes Research Center, 501 Medical Education Building, by December 15, 1989. and justify proposed. (In An and 13 ofthe standard NIH forms for RO1 should be used. a few instances, travel may be an appropriate original copies grant applications use offunds if warranted the Funds Ifhuman subjects will be participating in the proposed research, it will be necessary to submit NIH by project.) should not exceed $1000 per student. Human Subject forms with the application; if animal research is being proposed, we will need an requested original and 18 copies of the Institutonal Animal Care and Use Committtee (IACUC) protocols. IV. Faculty endorsement Grants will be reviewed by the Diabetes Research Center's Pilot and Feasibility Review A faculty advisor's endorsement of the Committee and by extramural consultant experts. Maximum projected funding level is $20,000 project must be attached certifyingthefeasibil- (equipment and travel fund requests are discouraged) and grants will be made for one year. ity of the project and the adequacy of the Investigators who are currently in the 01 year of support through this Pilot and Feasibility student's preparation to undertake it. Nor- Program may reapply for an additional yearoffunding. Such continuation applications need to be mally, the project should be associated with a carefully justified, however, and will be considered like a competing renewal. We anticipate course for which the project may receive inde- sufficient funds to award five or six grants. Notification ofan award will be made in March 1990. pendent study or course credit. Ifthis is not to For further information, please contact Dr. John Williamson, Department of Biochemistry and be the case, an explanation must be attached. Room 601 Goddard Labs Biophysics, (Ext. 8-8785). Selection Procedures:All proposals (one -Dr. Franz Matschinsky, Director, Diabetes Research Center original and four copies) must be submitted to the Office of the Undergraduate Dean (see home school Asbestos: New City Regulations below)of the student's byNovem- her 10 of each Each Dean's The has incorporated into its compre- year. Undergraduate University Office will be for hensive asbestos management program the new responsible pre-screening applications for students in that school. The City of Philadelphia Asbestos Control regulations will be that became effective 1. These leading proposals from each school September regula- NOTICE OF to The Nassau Fund tions not only address such issues as worker certifi- brought Faculty Advisory Committee for furtherreview. Final allocation cation, inspector and laboratorycredentials, andair- but also new in decisions will be announced by the Council of sampling procedures, require steps ASBESTOS Deansand will take theform of notification of the City and of building occupants Undergraduate when materials removal. projects identified for support and those which asbestos-containing require honorable mention with no Underthe new regulations, inareas where asbes- ABATEMENT receive funding. of tos abatement is scheduled to occur we will post CONTRACTOR: K & K INSULATION For submission nominations/proposals: of Associate signs 10 days in advance, giving information on the PROJECT LOCATION/SCOPE: School ofArts and Sciences: Office type and location of asbestos-containing materials Dean for Undergraduate Studies, 100 Logan Hall. involved.As of Penn's asbestos part management AMOUNT & TYPE OF ASBESTOS. School ofEngineering and Applied Sciences: program, all areas containing asbestos are inspected Office of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate periodically and all maintenance and renovation ABATEMENT PROCEDURE Education, 109 Towne Building. plans are reviewed to determine whether asbestos School ofNursing: Office of Associate Dean for abatement is required. The campus Office of Envi- PROJECT DATES: UndergraduateStudies, 475 Nursing EdBuilding. ronmental Health and Safety oversees asbestos control PHILADELPHIA AIR MANAGEMENT SERVICES 875-5678 Wharton School: Office ofthe Vice Dean, work to assure with federal, state and compliance SUPERVISED BY OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY Undergraduate Division, 1100 Steinberg-Dietrich about asbestos can city regulations. Any questions 898.4453 Hall. be addressed to this office at Ext. 8-4453. -Office of the Vice Provostfor -Laura Peller, Office of University Life Environmental Health and Safety ALMANAC October 17,1989 15

also October 28, November 4 and 11. To reg- 11 a.m.-noon, ICA.Also October 29, 2-3 p.m. ister, call Ext. 8-6763 (International Class- room Program of the University Museum). FILM 25 TheArabs Now;7:30p.m., Falvey Library. OCTOBER AT PENN EXHIBITS Villanova University. Admission Free (Middle Update Now East Center). CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES An exhibition 16th- and 17th-century illus- of MUSIC 21 Hats to Warhol!; free series of trated books chosen by guest lecturer Ruth Off gallery her talk,Van activities, art projects, refreshments, and fun Samson Luborsky to accompany 24Brown Bag OrganRecital; Alan Morrison, forchildren 5 to 11; 11 a.m.-noon, Institute of Pelt Library's First Floor Kamin Gallery. See music director ofSt. Clement's Episcopal Church, October 31. Contemporary Art. Preregistration and ac- listing under Talks. Through directs; 12:05-12:35 p.m., Irvine Auditorium ; . . . Potato an adult2 Potato, 1 and GloriousAppolers (Curtis Organ Restoration Society). . companimentbyExt call ; arerequired Baker and Valerie Wade; Philo 8-7108 to register. Also October 22 (ICA). by Penny Around the World in a mathean Society, 4th Floor College Hall. By FITNESS/LEARNING Eight Saturdays; October 22. program introducing young people (ages 10 - appointment: 898-8907. Through 24Careers in an International World:A Con- (Philomathean Society). 14) to the cultures offourdifferent parts ofthe ferencefor Graduate Students; discusses such world; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., University Museum; 25 Institute ofContemporary Art Guided Tow's; issues as international development, interna- $100 for one session $190 for both.Session I free tours led by Alice Saligman, ICA docent; tional education and cultural exchange, teach- ing abroad, multinational hiring, Visas, sum- merjobs and internships abroad;4-8 p.m., Ben Department of Public Safety Franklin and Bishop White Rooms, Houston Call Ext. 8-7530 to for or all This report contains tallies ofpart 1 crimes, a listing 01 part 1 crimes against persons, and summaries Hall. sign up part ofpart 1 crimeinthe livebusiest sectors oncampus where two ormore incidents were reported between ofthe conference (Career Planning and Place- October 9, 1989 and October 15, 1989. ment Service). Totals: Against Persons: 2...Theft: 24...Burglaries: 3...Thefts Auto:O... Attempt Thefts Auto: 0 Date Time Location Incident TALKS Crimes Against Persons: 18 The Tudor Audience Book Il- 10/14/89 12:53 AM 200 BIk 36th male assaulted 2 males Popular for Non-University by lustrations: Medieval vs. Renaissance Mar- 10/14/89 5:20PM 3600 Walnut Non-University female/attempted robbery "10/04/89 3:53 AM 3800 Bilk Student Robbed/no injuries kets; Ruth Samson Luborsky; 5:30 pm., Lessing Spruce Van Pelt 34th to 38th: CVC CTR to Hmitn J. Rosenwald Gallery, Sixth Floor, See Exhi concurrent exhibition 10/09/89 12:33 PM Mudd Bldg Four calculators taken from lab Library. bitsfor 10/09/89 1:17 PM Kaplan Wing Vacuum pump taken from hallway (Friends of the Library). 10/09/89 3:20 PM Johnson Pavin Computer/Modem taken from unsecure area 19 Is Substance Abuse Treatment Effective? 10/11/89 6:18PM Richards taken Bldg Unattended wallet & contents Thomas McLellan, Departmentof Psychiatry; 10/12/89 9:04AM Leidy Lab VCR taken from unlocked room 11:30 a.m.-1 Lecture Room B, Base- 10/15/89 12:00PM Mudd Bldg Items taken from building/forced entry p.m., ment, John Building (Department of 32nd to 33rd; South to Walnut Morgan 10/09/89 12:47PM Hutchinson Psychiatry). Gym Wallets taken from two lockers/forced entry on 10/11/89 11:53AM Hutchinson Cash & watch taken from locker New Strategies in Research Counseling Gym Arthur Dole, Profes- 10/11/89 12:31 PM Palestra Unattended purses, gym bag and jacket taken Processes andOutcome; 10/11/89 6:06PM Weightman Hall Unattended backpack taken sor Emeritus, Graduate School of Education;4 10/14/89 11:02AM Franklin Field Concession Stands broken into p.m., Room D-11, GSE Building (GSE). 39th to 40th; Locust to Walnut Translocation of Proteins into Mitochon- 10/09/89 1 22PM HRN Secured bike taken from rack dria; Gottfried Schatz, Biozentrum der Univer- 10/10/89 5:33PM HRN Secured bike taken from rack sitat Basel, Switzerland; 4 p.m., Wistar Audi- 10/12/89 2:11 PM HRN Secured bike taken from rack torium (Wistar Institute). 38th to 39th; Locust to Walnut 23 Revolutionary News: The Press in France.. 10/11/89 2:38AM Chi Male arrested inside Sigma building 1789-1799; Jeremy Popkin, department of 10/11/89 11:13PM Kappa Alpha Bike taken University of Kentucky; 12:15 p.m., 38th to 40th; Bltmre to history, Spruce Room 108, School (Annenberg 10/10/89 1:18PM auto Annenberg Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sunglasses & tapes taken from School Research Seminar Series). 10/11/89 5:43PM Pi Kappa Alpha Bike taken Faculty Molecules within Molecules, Donald J. Should have appeared in last week's crime report 24 Cram, department of chemistry, UCLA; 5 p.m., Safety Tip: If you are approached by a stranger, be courteous, but cautious. Chemistry Lecturer Hall, Chemistry Building Never allow a stranger to draw you away from the safety of lights and people. (Department of Chemistry). 25 Channels as Enzymes; Robert Eisenberg, physiology, Rush Medical College; noon, 18th Police District Physiology Department Library, 4th Floor Rich- Reported Crimes Against Persons 10/02/89 to 10/08/89 ards Building (Department of Physiology). Schuylkili River to 49th Street, Market Street to Woodland Avenue Total Crimes Against Persons: 13 incidents, 3 Arrests

Date Time Reported Location Offense/Weapon Arrests 10/02/89 1:34 PM 1234S.46 AggravatedAssault/strongann Yes 10/03/89 1200 AM 4600 Market Robberymtrongarm No 3601 Locust Walk Philadelphia PA 19104-6224 10/04/89 12:55 AM 4525 Walnut Robbery/handgun No (215) 898-5274 or 5275 10/04/89 4:25 AM 3800 Spruce Robbery/knife No [email protected] - 10/04/89 4:12 PM 4605 Chester Robbery/strongarm No Karen C. Gaines 10/04/89 8:10 PM 5200 Walnut AggravatedAssault,knife No EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR F. Miller 10/04/89 10:15 PM 4200 Pine Yes Marguerite Robberytrongarm STUDENT ASSISTANTS Ashley M. Dupuy, Jung Y. 10/05/89 8:30 PM 3400 Civic Ctr. AggravatedAssauft/fists Yes Sarah Kim. Melissa J. Music. 10/05/89 1122 PM 3400 Walnut Robbery/ No Phuong Nguyen.Wllliam L. Westwater 10/06/89 9:00 PM 18S.40 Robbery/gun No Shraga. Lynn 10/08/89 3:06 AM 4700 Hazel Robbery No ALMANAC ADVISORY BOARD: For the Faculty Senate. June hjmarin 10/08/89 3:00 PM 3600 Chestnut Robbery/gun No Axinn, R.E. Davies,Charles D.Graham (Chair). Phillips, Lorraine Tulmen and Vukan R. Vuchic; for the Administration, 10/08/89 8:39 PM 517S. Melville Robbery/baseball bat No William Epstein;forStaff Assemblies Irma Feldman(Librarians). Joseph Kane (A.3) and A.1 to be named.

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