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$20 Million from George Weiss for Four PIK Professors Lynn Marsden-Atlass: The University House, a student-run learning hub focused on University Curator of Pennsylvania has technological innovation, and the Weiss Center Lynn Marsden- received a $20 mil- for International Financial Research at the Whar- Atlass, director of lion gift designat- ton School. His steadfast commitment to inter- the Arthur Ross Gal- ed for faculty sup- collegiate athletics will soon be celebrated once lery, has been ap- port from George A. again at the opening of the George A. Weiss Pa- pointed Curator of Weiss, a Penn alum- vilion, a state-of-the-art weight-training facility the University Art nus and trustee and and fitness center built in the arcades of Frank- Collection, effective chair of the Mak- lin Field. January 1, 2010, ing History cam- “It’s impossible to overstate George’s impact Provost Vincent paign, Penn Presi- on the very basics of living, learning and teaching Price announced. dent at Penn,” Dr. Gutmann said. “In our Arts & announced. The first George A. Weiss University Profes- The City Year,” said The gift will be sor is Karen Glanz, who shares appointments in Provost Price, “we used to fund four the School of Medicine and School of Nursing are truly fortunate George Weiss Penn Integrates and is leading Penn’s new Center for Health Be- to be able to entrust Knowledge Univer- havior Research. Dr. Glanz specializes in the im- Penn’s outstanding Lynn Marsden-Atlass sity Professorships and advances the PIK ini- pact of behavior on health, especially the modi- art collection to a tiative launched by President Gutmann in 2005 fication of risks for cancer and obesity. Through- curator and educator with Lynn’s wide range of as a component of the Penn Compact. The PIK out her career, she has been a leader in research experience. I am confident that she will build on program recruits exceptional scholars whose re- that directly influences social policy in such areas the remarkable legacy of Jackie Jacovini, who search and teaching exemplify the integration of as cancer screening, ethnic differences in health has served Penn with great distinction for more knowledge across academic disciplines. To date, behaviors, adherence to medical treatment regi- than 25 years, in making art a vital part of our 10 distinguished faculty members have come to mens and the use of new communication technol- daily lives on campus.” Penn as PIK Professors, each holding a joint ap- ogies in disease prevention. Ms. Marsden-Atlass, who will continue to di- pointment between two schools. The University will now begin to identify and rect the Arthur Ross Gallery, previously served “True to form, George Weiss has demon- recruit candidates for the additional three George as senior curator of the Pennsylvania Academy strated a profound love for Penn, a consummate A. Weiss University Professors. With 12 schools of Fine Arts, where her work included the land- sense of our mission and impeccable timing,” Dr. located on one campus, Penn is uniquely posi- mark exhibitions In Private Hands: 200 Years Gutmann said. “Faculty support is a key cam- tioned for interdisciplinary teaching and research of American Painting and and paign priority, and the George A. Weiss Universi- and will seek faculty who will foster more effec- His Legacy. ty Professorships will help us to catapult our aca- tive integration of knowledge and expertise across She has also been curator of American and demic community to a new level of eminence. It multiple professions and academic disciplines. Contemporary Art at the Chrysler Museum; di- is a transformative moment, and we are grateful Penn Provost Vincent Price hailed the scope rector of the Consortium of Colleges Abroad in for George’s vision and unwavering support.” of the Weiss gift, saying, “We are indebted to Paris; and associate director and registrar of the Penn’s Making History campaign recently George Weiss for his generous and far-reaching Colby College Museum of Art. She earned an reached a significant milestone; it has now raised gift. The PIK program embodies two of Penn’s MA in art history from the University of Chica- 75 percent of its overall $3.5 billion goal. Facul- distinctive commitments—to integrate knowl- go and a BA in art history from Lake Forest Col- ty support is a key priority of the campaign, with edge across traditional boundaries, and to bring lege (Almanac February 12, 2008). a goal of $623 million. Mr. Weiss’ gift brings the that cutting-edge research into the classroom. The University of Pennsylvania Art Collec- amount raised for faculty support to more than These values, with the help of this gift, will con- tion encompasses more than 6,000 objects and $386 million, more than 60 percent of the cam- tinue to shape our community for many years to artifacts, collected over more than 250 years, in- paign goal. come.” cluding all the sculptures displayed on campus “I have long felt that education is the key to Mr. Weiss is president of George Weiss Asso- and the historic Thomas Eakins painting The making a difference in the world,” Mr. Weiss ciates Inc., a money-management firm with of- Agnew Clinic. To learn more about—and view said, “and I recognize that faculty are at the core fices in Hartford, Connecticut and New York. In objects from—the Art Collection, visit: http:// of the University’s strength. By providing facul- 1987 he founded the Say Yes to Education Foun- sceti.library.upenn.edu/PennArt/about.cfm. ty support for the best teachers and scholars with dation, a nationally recognized program that com- an interdisciplinary focus, we can tackle the com- bines academic support and intervention with an IN THIS ISSUE 2 Senate: Nominations for Offices Requested; plex problems of our times and prepare Penn stu- offer to pay college tuition or vocational-training Summer Research Support for Junior Faculty; dents to become leaders.” costs for inner-city students. Six Professors: Penn Fellows; TCPW Grant Program Mr. Weiss’ total giving to Penn now exceeds At Penn, Mr. Weiss is a charter trustee and 3 Haitian Earthquake Response and Outreach; $80 million, nearly $50 million since the start of vice chair of the Executive Committee of the Digitization of Penn Libraries’ Historic Equine Book the Making History campaign, and he has spread Board. He is chair of the Making History cam- Collection; Changes to Penn’s Parking Policy; University Club at Penn: Mid-Year Membership his philanthropy broadly and deeply across the paign and serves as a member of the Athletics 4 Report of the Ombudsman spectrum of Penn priorities. His previous gifts in Board of Overseers. He has also served as chair 6 2010 Summer Camps and Programs at Penn support of faculty have established five endowed of the University Committee for Undergraduate 8 Honors & Other Things professorships and a deanship, in three schools. Financial Aid and president of the Connecticut 9 RecycleMania: Waste Reduction and Recycling Tips His legendary commitment to financial aid in- Valley Alumni Club for a number of years. 10 HR: Making a Gradual Transition to Retirement; cludes a $14 million gift to create Men and Wom- Other past service includes the Alumni Com- HR Upcoming Programs; F/S Discounted Tickets to Basketball Games; en of Pennsylvania, a challenge program de- mittee on Athletics, the Penn Alumni Board of Di- One Step Ahead: Security & Privacy Tip signed to encourage extraordinary donors, and he rectors, the Jeff Davis Association and the Alumni 11 “Let Me Down Easy” at the Zellerbach; has funded many endowed scholarships to pro- Club’s Advisory Council. Mr. Weiss is a 1985 re- 2010 Goldstone Forum; Update; Classified Ad; vide support for scores of Penn undergraduates. cipient of the Alumni Award of Merit, the Univer- CrimeStats His generosity established the Weiss Tech sity of Pennsylvania’s highest alumni honor. 12 Calendar Year 2009 W-2 Form Pullout: February AT PENN ALMANAC January 26, 2010 www.upenn.edu/almanac  Six Professors: Penn Fellows SENATE From the Senate Chair Provost Vincent Price announced the appoint- ment of the second cohort of Penn Fellows. Under the Faculty Senate Rules, formal notification to members The Penn Fellows program, begun last year, may be accomplished by publication in Almanac. provides leadership development to select Penn The following is published under that rule: faculty members in mid-career. It includes op- portunities to build cross-campus networks, meet with academic leaders both inside and out- side Penn, think strategically about universities To: Members of the Standing Faculty and university governance, and interact infor- mally with Penn administrators. From: Harvey Rubin, Chair For more information on the Penn Fellows Nominations for Offices Requested program and this year’s Penn Fellows, visit: In accordance with the Rules of the Faculty Senate you are invited to suggest candidates for www.upenn.edu/provost/penn_fellows. the posts and terms stated below, with supporting letters if desired. Candidates’ names should be The 2010 Penn Fellows are: submitted promptly to Larry Gladney, Chair of the Senate Nominating Committee by telephone at Lisa Bellini, professor of medicine and (215) 898-4683 or by e-mail to [email protected]. The following posts are to be filled for vice dean for resident and faculty affairs in the 2010-2011: School of Medicine, an expert in medical edu- • Chair-elect cation, especially the effects of fatigue and sleep (Incumbent: Robert Hornik) deprivation on patients, residents, and faculty. Camille Charles, Edmund J. and Louis W. • Secretary-elect Kahn Term Professor in the Social Sciences, (Incumbent: Kelly Jordan-Sciutto) professor of sociology, and director of the Cen- • Four At-large Members of the Senate Executive Committee (3-year term) ter for Africana Studies, an expert on race in (Incumbents: Karin McGowan, Lydie Moudileno, Dwight Jaggard, and Lynn Lees) America, especially in universities and urban • One Assistant Professor Member of the Senate Executive Committee (2-year term) environments. (Incumbent: Tulia Falleti) Chanita Hughes-Halbert, associate profes- sor of psychology in psychiatry in the School • Three Members of the Senate Committee on Academic Freedom and Responsibility (3-year of Medicine, an expert on cancer prevention, es- term) and one vacancy (1-year term) pecially among minority and other underserved (Incumbents: Andrew Rappe, Kermit Roosevelt, and Lorraine Tulman) populations. • Two Members of the Senate Committee on the Economic Status of the Faculty (3-year term) Kelly Jordan-Sciutto, associate professor of (Incumbents: Ann O’Sullivan, and David Pope) pathology in the School of Dental Medicine, an expert on interdisciplinary approaches to the Nominating Committee Elected function and dysfunction of neurons, especially The Senate Executive Committee’s slate of nominees for the Senate Nominating Committee was in HIV infection. circulated to the Senate Membership on December 15, 2009. No additional nominations by petition Randall Mason, associate professor of city have been received within the prescribed time. Therefore, according to the Senate Rules, the Exec- and regional planning and chair of the Graduate utive Committee’s slate is declared elected. Program in Historic Preservation in the School Those elected are: of Design, an expert on urban planning and the • Lance Donaldson-Evans (SAS/Romance Languages) historic preservation of American cities. • Vivian Gadsden (GSE) Peter Struck, associate professor and under- • Larry Gladney (SAS/Physics)—Chair graduate chair of classical studies in the School • Helen Giannakopoulos (Dental) of Arts and Sciences and director of the Ben- • Peter Kuriloff (GSE) jamin Franklin Scholars Program, an expert on • Randy Mason (Design) the intellectual history of ancient Greece. • Phil Nichols (Wharton) • Jean-Pierre Saint-Jeannet (Vet Medicine) • Susan Sorenson (Social Policy & Practice) TCPW Grant Program: February 12 The Trustees’ Council of Penn Women (TCPW) is pleased to announce its 2010-2011 Grants Program and encourages members of the Summer Research Support for Junior Faculty: March 5 University community to apply. The Trustees’ Council of Penn Women offers four $5,000 summer research stipends to Grants ranging between $1,000-$5,000 will female faculty, or faculty members whose research is centrally concerned with the role of be available to individuals or organizations women in society, science, or arts and letters.* These awards are given to assist in the promo- which promote: tion of standing faculty to the permanent rank of Associate Professor. Those who have previ- • women’s issues ously applied and did not receive an award are encouraged to apply again. • the quality of undergraduate and graduate If you are interested in applying for the stipend, please submit a two-page summary of the life for women research you wish to undertake, an explanation of how the stipend will facilitate the research, • the advancement of women a curriculum vitae, and the name of a University reference. In your application please de- • the physical, emotional and psychological scribe how you will use the award and why it would be particularly useful to you at this time. well-being of women Also, please indicate whether you have other sources of research funding. Favorable consideration will be given to proj- The application proposal should be sent to: ects that: Summer Research Award, • affect a broad segment of the University 411 Cohen Hall, population • foster a greater awareness of women's issues 249 S. 36th Street, • provide seed money for pilot programs that , PA 19104-6304. have the potential to become ongoing self- Deadline: Friday, March 5, 2010. supporting programs Research proposals will be reviewed, and the stipend awarded, through a peer review pro- To apply, visit the TCPW website at www. cess. It is expected that the research, or a significant subset thereof, will be concluded dur- alumni.upenn.edu/groups/tcpw/ and download ing the summer of 2010, and a written report will be submitted to the review panel and to the the application from the TCPW Grant web page. Trustees’ Council. Any subsequent publication of the research results should acknowledge the Applications must be submitted no later than support of the Council. February 12, 2010. Awards will be announced *Note: The amount of the award varies according to whether the recipient chooses to re- in the spring of 2010 and funds will be distribut- ceive it as salary or to use it for research expenses. ed in July/August 2010 for projects in the 2010- —Luz N. Marin, The Alice Paul Center for Research on Women, Gender, and Sexuality 2011 academic year.

 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC January 26, 2010 Haitian Earthquake Digitization of Penn Libraries’ Historic Equine Book Collection Response and Outreach The Penn Libraries are pleased to announce a gift of $300,000 from the Laurie Landeau Foun- President Amy Gutmann’s online message dation, LLC, that will support the digitization of the Fairman Rogers Collection of books on hors- about Penn’s Response to the Earthquake in es and horsemanship. The Foundation’s president, Laurie Landeau (V’84, WG’84), is a University Haiti notes that Penn Medicine has taken “a trustee, former chair and current member of the Board of Overseers of School of Veterinary Medi- leading role in the care of the critically injured, cine, and a generous and loyal supporter of Penn. working with the medical relief agency Partners The two year project, to be completed in July of 2012, will conserve and digitize 1,054 rare vol- In Health.” Dr. Gutmann also encouraged mem- umes from the personal library of Fairman Rogers (1833-1900), a Penn alumnus (AB 1853, AM bers of the community “to give generously to re- 1856), co-founder of the School of Veterinary Medicine, professor of civil engineering (1855-1871), lief organizations, and to take an active role in and internationally recognized horseman. The materials to be digitized, primarily published in the the long-term restructuring efforts.” 19th century, with some imprints dating to the 16th century, bring together Rogers’ interest in hors- Many Penn entities and international orga- es, and their relationship to engineering, veterinary medicine, science, and history of industrial- nizations are reaching out to help victims of the ization, specifically related to agriculture, transportation, hauling, and construction. Comprised of Haitian Earthquake. medical guides, stud books, books on shoeing, harnessing, training, riding, driving, racing, keeping To read the President’s message and find a proper stable, and breeds and breeding, the collection serves as a foundation for scholarly study of links to campus resources, fund-raising events, the role of the horse in the technical, scientific, and social evolution of 19th-century European and organizations and other resources visit: www. North American history. upenn.edu/pennnews/haiti_earthquake.php In addition to his involvement in the founding of Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 1884, Rogers was one of 55 founding members of the National Academy of Science, and chair of the University Club at Penn: Committee of Instruction at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. He shared an interest in pho- Mid-Year Membership Discount tography with his contemporaries, Thomas Eakins and . The first painting Treat Yourself to the best place for lunch on to depict horses in motion, Eakins’ May Morning in the Park: The Fairman Rogers Four-in-Hand campus. Enjoy delicious and innovative cuisine (1879), is based on Muybridge photographs, and demonstrates a technique mastered by Rogers for in a comfortable atmosphere without the crowds driving a carriage drawn by four horses while holding the reins in one hand. or waiting in line. The Fairman Rogers Collection has already served as source material for nationally recognized For only $8, a light lunch includes sandwich scholarship. Dr. Ann N. Greene, undergraduate coordinator and lecturer in Penn’s history and soci- or salad, along with soup and a beverage, or a ology of science department, won the 2009 Fred B. Kniffen Book Award from the Pioneer America lunch take-out includes sandwich or salad. For Society (PAS) for her book Horses at Work: Harnessing Power in Industrial America (Harvard Uni- $10.90 per person daily, enjoy a generous hot versity Press, 2008). In the spring of 2007, Penn Libraries hosted the exhibition, Equus Unbound: and cold buffet. Fairman Rogers and the Age of the Horse, in tandem with the publication of Dr. Greene’s book. Members can also drop by for complimenta- “Digitization will broaden access to these materials,” said David McKnight, director of Penn’s ry coffee and pastry on weekday mornings. Rare Book and Manuscript Library and curator of the And now you can Treat Yourself at a dis- Schoenberg Center for Electronic Text and Image. “It will counted rate. Annual dues are only $60. Howev- open new avenues of research into the history of science, er, special discounted dues of just $30 are being horses, and veterinary medicine, as well as the develop- offered for all regular faculty and staff joining at ment of the visual arts in the 19th century.” As the lat- mid-year (new members only). Membership is est in a growing set of digital library resources produced valid through August 31, 2010. by Penn, the Fairman Rogers Collection will be available We hope that you will give serious consider- to scholars world-wide via the Libraries’ website. Us- ation to joining. You can apply online at www. ing a digital architecture developed by the Penn Librar- upenn.edu/universityclub. ies, the project will offer faceted searching, high resolu- If you have any questions or need more in- tion image viewing, and page-turning, features that ef- formation, feel free to contact the Club Coordi- fectively simulate but greatly augment the experience of nator, Natalka Swavely, at (215) 898-4618 or at handling the physical volume. Biographical information [email protected]. about Rogers and context for the materials in the collec- See you at the Club! tion will be provided alongside full text digital editions of —John N. Rudolph, President the books. Housed at the School of Veterinary Medicine —Beverly Edwards, Secretary and from 1914 to ca. 1964 on its Philadelphia campus, and then Chair Membership Committee at the School’s Library at the in Ken- nett Square, Pennsylvania, until 2002, the Fairman Rogers Changes to Penn’s Parking Policy Collection in print is currently available for consultation at for Transient Parkers Penn’s Rare Book and Manuscript Library on the 6th floor Effective February 1, 2010 of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. To see Penn’s Digital Library Architecture (DLA) in A $5 flat rate will be charged to the public dai- action, visit the Manuscripts to 1800 digitization project, ly after 4 p.m. and on weekends in the following an initiative funded by the National Endowment for the lots: Lot 1 (Walnut St. between 32nd and 33rd Humanities, at http://dla.library.upenn.edu/dla/medren. Sts.), Lot 16 (Eisenlohr Lot, SW corner 38th & Walnut Sts.), Lot 19 (NE corner 34th & Chest- nut Sts.) and Lot 23 (SW corner 38th & San- Above: Fairman som Sts.). In partnership with Parkway Corpora- Rogers demonstrating tion, solar powered “Pay and Display” machines “Position on the Box” have been installed in these lots. The $5 daily from his book, rate, which is less expensive than street metered A Manual of Coaching parking, provides an economical parking option (Philadelphia, 1900). for visitors to the University City area. Parkway Corporation will monitor the meters and enforce Right: “The Darley University rules and regulations in each location. Arabian” from Sir The meters will be in operation: Monday-Thurs- Walter Gilbey’s day 5 p.m.-5 a.m. and Friday 5 p.m.-Sunday 11 The Harness Horse p.m. (except during special events). (, 1905). University permit holders will not be affect- Images courtesy of the ed by this initiative and will not lose the privi- University of lege of parking on these lots during non-peak Pennsylvania’s hours. For questions about this new policy con- Rare Book and tact the Parking Office at: (215) 898-8667. Manuscript Library, —Bryan Isola, Associate Director for Fairman Rogers Operations, Penn Parking Services Collection.

ALMANAC January 26, 2010 www.upenn.edu/almanac  Report of the Ombudsman Academic Year 2008-2009 Professor John C. Keene, University Ombudsman, 2006-2009 Every year, the University Ombudsman reports to the University on the How the Office Operates office’s activities during the prior year, giving summary data on the types During the first meeting with the prospective complainant, we explain of complainants who consulted the office and a general idea of the variety the purpose of the office and the procedures we follow, emphasizing that the of problems that concerned them. The report has two purposes: first, it is discussion will remain confidential if the complaint so wishes (unless the intended to inform those who are not familiar with the mission and modus discussions reveal possible criminal conduct, actions that might be the basis operandi of the office, either because they are new to the University com- for legal liability on the part of the University, or a threat of imminent dan- munity or because they have been here for a while but do not know much ger to an individual), and then seek to understand the nature of the dispute about the office; second, it seeks to summarize the major types of issues that as fully as possible. The discussion may end there with a consideration of have come before us and to identify any trends or sectors within the Univer- what remedies may be available to the complainant or what strategies he or sity that invite attention. she may wish to follow to try to resolve the conflict. However, if the com- The University is a big and bustling urban community with a major plainant wishes to proceed further, we will meet with the other people in- rural extension in the Veterinary School’s New Bolton Center in Chester volved in the controversy to get as complete an understanding as possible of County—a community, we should realize, that consists of over 55,000 peo- the situation and the University policies that govern it. We then meet with ple. As of the fall of 2009, there were nearly 10,000 full-time undergradu- the complainant to decide on the next steps to be taken. ates, about 10,000 full-time graduate and professional students, 4,000 part- time students, and over 16,000 employees (including 2,600 standing faculty Most Frequently Raised Issues; Types of Complainants and 1,600 associated faculty). In addition, the Hospital of the University of The data summarizing the types of cases and classes of complaints for Pennsylvania had over 15,000 employees. As would be expected, conflicts the last four years appear in the tables accompanying this report. A few arise at all levels and the Ombudsman’s role is to seek to resolve some of comments are in order. The distributions of both the types of complaints and these issues in ways that are generally acceptable to the parties. the classes of complainants have held fairly stable over the last four years. Issues Raised: Approximate Percentage of Total Professor Joan Goodman, a member of the faculty of the Graduate School Employment Procedures 39% of Education with long and broad experience in University affairs, has been Academic Procedures 19% serving as University Ombudsman since July 2009. She is ably assisted in the Improper Procedures 16% work of the office by Ms. Michele Goldfarb, Associate Ombudsman. Academic Integrity 5% Academic Issues 4% An Historical Note Collections 3% The word “Ombudsman” is Swedish and means “representative.” It is Benefits 2% not gender specific. In 1809, the Swedish government created the first mod- Discrimination 1% Promotion 1% ern Ombudsman’s office, although the idea for the office goes back as far Student Services 1% as the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century. The ombudsman is an “official Miscellaneous 9% appointed to safeguard citizens’ rights by investigating complaints of injus- Complainants: Approximate Percentage of Total tice made against the government or its employees,” (Philip’s Millennium A-1 Employees 22% Encyclopedia). Several European countries have appointed a national om- Graduate Students 17% budsman, a relatively senior and respected official who has access to all lev- A-2 Employees (faculty) 14% els of government, from the prime minister, through the heads of ministries, Undergraduates 13% to directors of lower level administrative agencies, and can cut through red A-3 Employees 12% tape and work out resolution of problems relatively expeditiously. Since the Other 22% 1950s, many states, universities, and businesses in the and These general distributions and the broad categories in the tables that ac- elsewhere have created ombudsman offices. company this report mask the variety and degrees of complexity that char- acterize individual cases. As for the task of detecting trends in types of cas- Penn’s University Ombudsman’s Office es, it presents two problems. First, the fact that there is a change in the num- The University of Pennsylvania established the Office of University Om- ber of cases of a certain type coming to the Ombudsman’s Office in one year budsman in 1971. It is staffed by the University Ombudsman (part-time), as compared to prior years does not prove that there is a trend in the cas- a tenured faculty member, and the Associate Ombudsman (full-time). The es coming to the Office. The difference may be simply a random variation. administration sought to create an innovative way of addressing the com- Second, the fact that the Ombudsman’s office observes a detectable trend plaints of faculty, staff, and students of unfairness or failure to follow Uni- in the types of complaints that are brought to it does not mean that there versity policies and procedures. Penn’s Ombudsman has direct access to all is a similar trend across the University as a whole. There are many offices levels of the University administration from the President and the Provost across the University that deal with similar kinds of cases so that the varia- through the Deans, Vice Presidents, chairs, professors, and directors, to all tion might be attributable to the paths that complainants follow rather than the other people on campus with responsibility for the work, educational, the absolute number of conflicts. residential, and recreational environments of faculty, staff and students. A review of the data over the last decade indicates that there have been The driving concept of the office is that, if an individual believes that he no significant changes in the broad distribution of types of cases during that or she has not been treated fairly and the regular procedures do not appear to period. With some annual variation, the percentages have been roughly the be leading to an acceptable resolution, he or she can come to the Ombuds- same as shown in the above tables. I think it is worth mentioning that dis- man and lay out the facts underlying the complaint. The Ombudsman can crimination cases have constituted only about 1% of the total caseload in the help the complainant clarify his or her goals, discuss possible avenues that last three years, perhaps because the University’s continuing efforts to re- might be available for resolving the issue, and map out appropriate strate- duce invidious discrimination have met with success, and other offices, such gies. With the complainant’s authorization, the Ombudsman will undertake as the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, are the primary an independent inquiry into the matter in order to develop an objective, im- actors in the area. Also, fewer students have come to the Ombudsman’s Of- partial understanding of the situation, and then help develop some meth- fice than was the case more than ten years ago. I surmise that the Universi- od of resolving the dispute. The Ombudsman has no power to impose out- ty has instituted more effective advising procedures so that there are fewer comes. Instead, the Ombudsman uses a variety of strategies to help resolve conflicts between students and their professors, and the word has gotten out conflicts constructively, including: identifying and clarifying goals and op- that the Office does not handle grade disputes. tions; assisting individuals in developing productive courses of action; me- Employment termination decisions present particularly difficult and diating disputes to achieve improved understanding; and educating Univer- poignant situations. Last year, we dealt with a number of them. On the one sity administrators regarding problems they need to address. hand, the supervisor believes that the employee has not performed well or, Who May Consult the Ombudsman? if a faculty member is involved, that he or she has not met the requirements All members—faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students and for reappointment or promotion. On the other hand, the employee or faculty alumni—of the University community may avail themselves of the services member may see the termination as being based on an unfair evaluation of of the Ombudsman, except for employees of the Hospital of the University his or her work or in retaliation for actions taken by the individual. Often the of Pennsylvania and members of a labor union, who have their own griev- facts are complex and the explanations are contradictory, or the controver- ance procedures. The office is located in the Duhring Wing of the Fisher sy involves judgments of adequacy of performance or of academic quality Fine Arts Library on 34th Street, just north of the . that are beyond the scope of the Ombudsman’s jurisdiction. Also, once rela-  www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC January 26, 2010 tionships have deteriorated to the point where the supervisor has determined The University Ombudsman’s Office is one of the places where people that the employment should end, it is usually impossible to re-establish a who believe they are not receiving fair or proper treatment or who are con- working relationship, so that a transfer is the only alternative to termination. cerned about the educational, residential, or work environment in which they One thing is certain: the decision is devastating for the individual and often find themselves can go to get advice as to what options are available to them disruptive to the school or division in which he or she has been working. and to learn about what strategies they may pursue to deal with the issues In the case of employees, these experiences demonstrate the impor- that confront them. The other major offices where informal resolution of dis- tance of supervisors’ making careful annual performance evaluations (set putes may occur include the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Oppor- out in Human Resource Division Policy #619) and observing both the let- tunity Programs, the Division of Human Resources’ Workplace Issue Resolu- ter and the spirit of the University’s progressive disciplinary procedures (set tion Program, the Office of Student Disabilities Services, the University Me- out in Human Resources Division Policy #621). They allow the supervisor diation Program for violations of the Code of Student Conduct, the University and employee to interact with each other and should both encourage bet- Life Division in the Vice Provost for University Life’s Office, the Counseling ter performance and forestall inappropriate terminations. In the case of fac- and Psychological Service, the Office of the University Chaplain, the Divi- ulty members, these experiences demonstrate the importance of thoughtful sion of Public Safety’s Office of Special Services, and the various dispute res- mentoring of junior faculty by senior faculty and department heads. olution procedures of individual schools and academic departments. In this year of recession and profound uncertainty about the future and about their job security, many of the people who came to the office, espe- Four Years of Experience in the Ombudsman’s Office cially those who were most vulnerable to being laid off, were concerned 2005-2009 about their options in the event that their position or their unit were to be Types of Complaints phased out. Others, who were unhappy in their current position, were anx- Issue 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 ious because they feared that they would have much less opportunity to shift Employment Problems 64 77 75 94 to a position in another part of the University. Academic Procedures 32 25 39 53 The problem of terminations because of financial exigency or changing Improper Procedures 39 36 32 18 administrative priorities is especially difficult and painful for every one in- Collections/Finan. Services 6 5 8 11 volved. In the fall of 2008, for example, the Administration determined that Miscellaneous/Personal 21 30 33 10 a number of researchers in the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Ar- Academic Integrity 8 12 8 4 chaeology and Anthropology had to be terminated in the spring for budget- Benefits 6 4 0 4 Sexual harassment 0 0 0 3 ary reasons. Several researchers who faced termination consulted with the Student Health Insurance 0 0 2 2 Ombudsman’s office and some were able to work out alternative arrange- Academic 11 1 0 2 ments that allowed them to continue their research at Penn. Student Conduct Office 0 0 3 0 The Ombudsman’s primary responsibility is to work with complain- Discrimination 3 2 1 0 ants and respondents to achieve satisfactory resolutions to the disputes Promotion Problems 7 0 0 0 that exist between them. However, a secondary responsibility is to iden- Facilities 0 0 0 0 tify systemic issues, spot developing trends, and note recurring problems Total 197 192 201 201 that become apparent in the course of the Office’s work, and to recom- mend innovative or revised approaches to address them. Some of these Types of Complainants trouble spots may exist in a particular school, administrative division or Affiliation 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 office. In such cases the Ombudsman may consult with the dean, the divi- A-1 Personnel (Exempt staff) 45 57 48 27 sion director or the office supervisor. Others may be more broadly based A-2 Personnel (Faculty) and reflect widely spread attitudes, types of behavior, anticipated actions Veterinary Medicine 0 1 3 15 Medicine 16 10 14 7 that would affect the careers of many individuals in the unit. Here the Om- Arts and Sciences 4 4 5 5 budsman may consult with the President or the Provost. As an example, Design 4 0 0 2 the tables in this report show that there was a marked increase in the num- SEAS 1 2 2 1 ber of complainants from the School of Veterinary Medicine. The School Dental 3 2 2 1 was faced with a substantial reduction in the financial support provided by Nursing 3 0 0 1 the Pennsylvania legislature because of the state’s revenue shortfalls and Wharton 1 2 0 0 undertook a number of measures to conserve resources. Many members of Social Policy & Practice 1 1 0 0 the school’s faculty and staff came to the Ombudsman’s office to review Annenberg 0 0 1 0 Law 1 0 0 0 their options, often on a confidential basis. We conveyed their concerns to GSE 0 0 0 0 the administration and acted as an intermediary. Total, A-2 Personnel (Faculty) 34 22 27 32 There is a potential for conflict between these two objectives. Identify- A-3 Personnel (Non-exempt staff) 20 24 22 33 ing endemic problems in a school or an administrative division may com- plicate relations between the Ombudsman and the Dean or the director of A-5 Personnel (Temporary) 1 4 1 16 the division, a situation that may make it more difficult to resolve a specific Graduate students Dental 1 0 4 9 current dispute or disputes that might develop in the future. Also, if the Om- Nursing 7 4 1 6 budsman is perceived as being too closely allied with the central or school Arts and Sciences 12 6 10 5 administrations, because he or she is becoming involved in proposing new CGS/LPS 0 0 2 5 University policies, it may jeopardize his or her independence—and, what’s Wharton MBA & PhD 3 6 4 4 more, the appearance of independence—that is so crucial to the effective- Veterinary Medicine 0 0 0 4 ness of the Office. With careful attention to these issues, however, these GSE 5 1 3 4 negative impacts can be avoided. SEAS 1 3 0 2 The Office dealt with several issues that arose because of a lack of clar- Medicine 0 0 1 2 Design 2 1 2 2 ity in or less than effective implementation of important University policies Biomedical 2 4 1 1 concerning faculty tenure, promotion, leave, and responsibilities to students. Law 2 2 0 0 We worked to clarify the policies and to resolve individual situations. Social Policy & Practice 0 0 0 0 Informal and Formal Dispute Resolution Procedures at Annenberg 0 0 0 0 Total, graduate 35 27 28 44 the University of Pennsylvania Undergraduates Over the years, the University has developed a complex system of in- Arts and Sciences 11 12 14 16 formal methods of resolving disputes, procedures that are designed first, to Wharton 7 2 10 3 determine the facts underlying a particular dispute and, second, to apply Nursing 2 4 4 1 University norms and policies to these facts to resolve the dispute. Taken SEAS 4 0 4 1 together with the more formal quasi-judicial procedures, such as those for CGS/LPS 5 3 2 0 imposing sanctions on faculty, the Faculty Grievance Procedure, the Staff Total, undergraduate 29 21 34 21 Grievance Procedure, and the formal procedures specified by the Charter Others 28 27 32 10 of the University’s Student Disciplinary System, these methods and the ad- Alumni/ae 0 6 5 7 ministrative divisions, committees, and commissions that administer them Post-docs. 5 4 4 3 constitute the judicial function of the University. Other researchers 0 0 0 8 Total 197 192 201 201 ALMANAC January 26, 2010 www.upenn.edu/almanac  2010 Summer Camps and Programs at Penn Penn offers children and teens an array of summer activities from academics, enrichment and recreation—including anthropology and music—to more than a dozen athletic sports camps. For more information and applications see the specific contact information below or visit the Summer at Penn website: http://summeratpenn.upenn.edu.

Penn Summer Science Academy: The day camp targeted at girls finishing 6th, 7th, Academics Penn Summer Science Academy offers oppor­ and 8th grade who are interested in engineer- tunities for students who will be ing, math, and science. Students will work with Leadership in the Business World: LBW high school juniors or seniors in faculty and students in bioengineering, materi- is a summer institute for talented and ambitious fall 2010. This is a rigorous, als science, mechanical engineering, graphics rising seniors in high school who want to learn non-credit program consisting and computing. Cost: $500. Registration can be about leadership in business. The program, July of intensive study and labora- found at www.seas.upenn.edu/awe/gems/index. 4-31, features classes with Wharton professors, tory work with tracks in bio- html or by contacting Michele Grab, director of lectures from prominent business leaders, site medical research, physics and Advancing Women in Engineering Program, visits to businesses in Philadelphia and New forensic science. The program [email protected]. York, and activities designed to give students runs in July with classes from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., opportunities to learn about leadership in 21st Summer Academy in Applied Science Monday through Friday. Contact the Penn Sum- and Technology: July 11-30. SAAST offers century business organizations. Cost is $5,400 mer High School Programs at (215) 746-6901 or per participant, includes tuition, housing, and an opportunity for highly-motivated and talent- visit www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/highschool for addi- ed high school students to experience rigorous meals; financial aid is available. Sponsored by tional details and to apply. the Wharton School. Visit www.wharton.upenn. and challenging college-level coursework. The edu/academics/lbw.cfm. Pre-College Program: The Penn Pre-Col­ Academy’s intensive, 3-week programs com- lege Program offers opportunities for students bine sophisticated theory with hands-on prac- Leadership Education and Develop- who will be high school juniors or seniors in fall tical experience in cutting-edge technologies. ment: LEAD is a 4-week program, July 3-31, 2010. The Pre-College Program is perfect for stu- Five programs are offered in the Academy: bio- that introduces approximately 30 of the nation’s dents who are interested in an academic experi- technology, computer graphics, computer pro- brightest rising minority high school seniors ence that is typical of an undergraduate freshman. gramming, nanotechnology, and robotics. Pro- from across the nation to the world of business. Participants are fully integrated with undergrad- gram fee is $5,900 and includes tuition, room, Participants attend lectures, do team-based as- uate students in regular Summer Session courses board, and all scheduled activities. Sponsored signments, and visit corporations in Philadel- and earn academic credit that can be applied to- by SEAS. Call Dara Wathanapaisal at (215) phia, Washington, DC, and New York City. ward a Penn degree, if accepted, or transferred 573-2575, e-mail [email protected] or vis- Sponsored by the Wharton School. Visit www. to other colleges and universities. The program it www.seas.upenn.edu/saast/. wharton.upenn.edu/academics/LEAD.cfm. runs July 5-August 14. Contact the Penn Summer Management & Technology Summer In­ High School Programs at (215) 746-6901 or visit stitute: M&TSI is a 3-week for-credit pro- www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/highschool. Enrichment and Recreation gram, July 11-31, for rising high school seniors Summer Institute in Business & Tech­ who want to learn how to bring together tech­ nology: SIBT is a 4-week program, July 10- Anthropologists in the Making: June 21- nological concepts and management principles. August 7, for internationally minded undergrad­ August 13. Adventurous children ages 7 through The Institute features classes taught by leading uates enrolled full-time in universities abroad 13 can participate in this day camp at Penn Mu- Wharton and Engineering faculty and success­ and in the US. The program offers courses (tech- seum, the area’s only summer camp devoted to ful entrepreneurs, as well as laboratory experi­ nology entrepreneurship, new product develop- archaeology and anthropology. Through interac- ence, field trips to companies and research and ment, and entrepreneurial marketing), site visits tive gallery tours, art activities, games and spe- development facilities, intensive team projects, to companies, visits from corporate representa­ cial guest performances, campers travel through and other activities designed to help students tives, guest lecturers, and optional coaching on time and across continents. Each week highlights learn the principles and practice of technologi­ oral and written communications (in English). a different theme, offering campers the opportu- cal innovation. Program cost is $5,400 and in­ Program cost: $9,800 includes tuition, deposit, nity to enjoy one week or all eight. Call for fees cludes tuition, housing, meals and weekend ex­ room and board, and fees and costs related to and availability. This year’s themes are: cursions. Sponsored jointly by The Jerome Fish­ programmatic field trips and outings. SIBT pro­ June 21-25: Sail the High Seas er Program in Management and Technology, the vides an exceptional American cultural immer­ June 28-July 2: Mesopotamian Mysteries School of Engineering and Applied Science, sion experience for international students. Spon­ July 6-9: It’s a Celebration! and the Wharton School. Apply online at www. sored by the Wharton School and the School of July 12-16: In the Field upenn.edu/fisher/summer/index.html. Engineering and Applied Science, apply online July 19-23: A Day in the Life of an Egyptologist Summer Art and Architecture at Penn: at www.seas.upenn.edu/sibt/. July 26-30: Bring Out Your Dead The School of Design’s Penn Summer Art & August 2-6: It’s Written in the Sky Penn Nursing Summer Institute: The Uni- August 9-13: Signs and Superstitions Architecture Studios offer opportunities for stu- versity of Pennsylvania School of Nursing of- dents who will be high school ju- Camp hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with optional fers a unique 4-week intensive program for ris- pre-camp (8 a.m.-9 a.m.) and post-camp (3-5 niors or seniors in the fall of 2010. ing high school juniors and seniors that features This is a rigorous, non-credit pro- p.m.) care. For more information or to request a cutting-edge research, the latest advances in vir- brochure, call (215) 898-4016, e-mail summer- gram consisting of intensive study tual learning and clinical experience in Philadel- and development of work in [email protected], or visit www.penn. phia’s top hospitals. As the only undergraduate museum/camp.html. either architecture or fine arts Ivy League nursing school, Penn is recognized with concentrations in anima- world-wide for setting the standard of academic tion, drawing, painting, sculpture, excellence in this field. Working with Penn fac- filmmaking and photography. Additional class- ulty and classmates from around the world, stu- es are available in graphic design, life drawing, dents will enjoy an innovative classroom cur- ceramics and wheel throwing, web design, dig- riculum that covers health care topics such as ital photography, print-making and book arts, current epidemics, genetics, bioethics and emer- and video projects. The program runs July 5- gency nursing. This program is offered July 4- 30 with classes from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon- 31. Cost: $5,825. For more information please day through Friday. Cost is $3,150 for commut- visit www.jkcp.com/pennnursing/. ers and $5,475 for residents. Visit the academ- ic website: www.aasapenn.org/ for questions PennGEMS Program (Girls in Engineer- about the program content and the Julian Krin- ing, Math, and Science): August 2-6. The sky Group website: www.jkcp.com/artsatpenn/ School of Engineering and Applied Science for applications, fees, activities, etc. announced the 3rd PennGEMS, a week-long (continued past insert)  www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC January 26, 2010 Penn Band Summer Music Camp: July ing sessions will also be held to inform campers training and small sided games focuses on skill 25-31. This camp for instrumentalists (grades of the college process. Updated information will development and decision making in a small 9-12) includes fun activities, “off the beat” lec- be posted on www.pennathletics.com. group environment. Sessions will build quick- tures, leadership and group building exercises, ly from technical repetition and skill develop- Quaker Basketball Camp at The : ment to dynamic games and exercises that will and a gratifying and diverse repertoire of band Camp will take place in June but music. Audition not required, but evaluation require decision making and execution of skills dates are TBA. This Quaker Bas- in match situations. form (completed by music director or private ketball Camp for boys and girls instructor) must be submitted. Fee: $795 (over- ages 7-16 will provide each College Prep Academy: Session 1: July 10- night) includes tu- camper with a great opportu- 13; Session 2: July 14-17; $560/resident, $400/ ition, housing, and nity for growth and success. commuter; ages 14-18, girls only (teams and in- meals, or $325 The staff is comprised of enthu- dividuals accepted.) This week of camp will re- (commuter) in- siastic, hard-working collegiate and semble a college pre-season expe- cludes tuition and high school coaches as well as members of the rience. The focus of this camp meals. Children Penn men’s and women’s team, who will work will be to constantly place the of Penn faculty/staff are eligible for 10% dis- closely with the campers on the fundamentals and campers in competitive situ- count. Sponsored by the Penn Band, Penn Ath- team concepts of the game. It is the intention to ations to challenge their skill letics, and Destination Penn. Visit www.penn- help each camper have an enjoyable week where development and evaluate band.net/pebc/ or call (215) 898-8719, or e-mail they will strive for excellence while having fun at their tactical decision-making. [email protected]. the historic Palestra. Updated information will be High School Girl Team Only Camp: Athletics posted on www.pennathletics.com. July 27-30; Resident: $525 teams of 15-19; Res- 2010 Youth Quaker Baseball Camp: July ident: $500 teams of 20+. This camp will help NIKE Track and Field: July 11-15. Train at 26-29 at Penn’s Meikeljohn Stadium. This camp prepare your team for the season. The curriculum under the direction of Penn Wom- will focus on teaching all aspects of the game. will include daily fitness and technical training. en’s Cross Country and Track Head Coach, Gwen We will provide an organized and structured They will incorporate tactical development in Harris. High school athletes learn technique, camp that focuses on preparing the young play- the afternoon sessions. The evening games will strategies, and skills they need to become cham- er for his next level and refining his game. Com- be structured in a league-type format to enhance pions. Camp emphasizes fundamentals of run- petitive and challenging drills will be performed competitive play, and will include team develop- ning, jumping, and throwing and teaches young every day that reinforce the total development of ment activities as well as leadership seminars. athletes the skills necessary to excel at their cho- the young player. All these drills and skills will Al Bagnoli All-Star Football Camp: July sen events. The coaching staff provides individu- be performed in a fun and safe environment. The 18-21 (overnight camp); $415. The ob- al and small group instruction that helps campers camp will also have team competitions in the af- jective of this camp is to introduce, of all ability levels become faster, smarter, and ternoon. Updated information will be posted on develop and reinforce the funda- improved runners. Co-ed, ages 12-18. Residents www.pennbaseballcamp.com or contact John mentals of football for both interi- $755, extended day $655, and day $500. E-mail Yurkow at [email protected]. or and perimeter plays. This camp [email protected] or call 1-800- Quaker Rowing Camp: July 19-24, July 26- is open to any player entering grades 8-12 in NIKE-CAMP. All campers receive a NIKE Run- 31, and August 2-7; $1,100/overnight, $650/day the fall of 2010. For more information see www. ning Camp T-shirt, a pair of NIKE running shoes 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The Quaker Rowing Camp pennathletics.com and click on ‘Camps’ or e- and a NIKE Running Camp certificate. Please is designed for both the experienced and novice mail [email protected]. visit www.ussportscamps.com for details. high school rower (ages 13-18) looking to sig- Penn Swimming Camp: Dates TBA. Camps Penn Girls Basketball Elite Camp: dates nificantly improve their rowing ability. Instruc- run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. Technique TBA. The Basketball Camp will be held for high tion and coaching will be geared to the experi- and stroke mechanics-based, with each indi- school players (ages 14-17) with aspirations of ence level and talents of each camper. The camp vidual weekday dedicated to a different stroke. playing at a Division I, II or III level who also includes two daily practices on the water as well Participants must have the ability to complete seek a strong academic environment. Stations are as active seminars on erg training and body cir- 200 yards and a working knowledge of the four taught and games are played, and there are re- cuits. The staff will also lead discussions on the strokes. We will be expanding to an instruction- cruiting, academic advisement and strength train- college admissions process and life as a student- al/learn to swim session for beginners with a 4 ing sessions as well. Updated information will be athlete. For more information, visit www.quak- to 1 swimmer to coach ratio. For more informa- posted on www.pennathletics.com. errowingcamp.com. tion contact Brian Gallagher via e-mail at gal- Penn Field Hockey Camp: August 1-4; Penn Volleyball Camp: Au- [email protected] or (215) 898-6138. $500. The Penn Field Hockey Camp is designed gust 5-8. Players (girls ages 14- Penn Fencing Camp: July 19-25 and July for players entering grades 10 through pre- 18) of all levels and positions 26-August 1; $795 per week. Each camper will college and preferably have varsi- are encouraged to attend this acquire a better understanding of practice tech- ty high school experience. All play camp. Players will be grouped niques, fundamental actions, bout structure, is held on the artificial turf surface by skill level for an individual strategy, tactics and conditioning. The materi- on historic Franklin Field. Their development experience where al of the camp program experienced staff is made up of one can maximize her potential and improve to should enable the camp- coaches with college and inter- the next level of play. More details including the er to be more effective in national experience. For camp brochure call cost will be posted on www.pennathletics.com. training and competing dur- (215) 898-6308. Penn Soccer Academy: Day Camps: Ses- ing the following season. In- Penn Lacrosse Summer Camp: Elite Camp sion 1: June 21-25; Session 2: July 19-23; $290. dividual lessons are geared to- (girls in grades 10-pre college) July 6-8; Quak- This day camp program is designed to benefit ward each fencer’s particular er Camp (girls in grades 7-12) July 13-15; $500, both male and female players between the ages needs. Info.: www.fencingcampatpenn.com $400 for day campers. Held at the Hill School in of 7 and 13. It offers players of various skill lev- Levy Junior Tennis Camp: nine one-week Pottstown, PA. Register online at www.pennath- els the opportunity to improve their soccer skills sessions for ages 6-16. Camp dates: June 14- letics.com. Info.: (215) 898-9042. while increasing their love of the game. Fo- 18, June 21-25, June 28-July 2, July 5-9, July cus will be on development of individual skills 12-16, July 19-23, July 26-30, August 2-6, Au- Quaker Boys Elite Basketball Summer taught through fun exercises, daily competitions Camp: Camp will take place in June but dates gust 9-13; $295 per week. Each session is in- and small games. Day campers also get time to dividually programmed. Children will improve are TBA. The Penn Basketball Elite Camp for- swim. Info.: www.pennsocceracademy.com. mat is for any high school players who seek a their tennis skills, and learn teamwork and good strong academic and athletic camp environment. Advanced Academy: July 6-9; $560/resident, sportsmanship, while staying in shape and hav- Campers will have the opportunity to work with $400/commuter. Ages 10-13 girls only (teams ing fun. For registration, visit www.upenn.edu/ the Penn staff during stations and games. Train- and individuals accepted.) This intense week of athletics/levy/summer.html.

ALMANAC January 26, 2010 www.upenn.edu/almanac  Honors & Other Things

SEAS Dean’s Medal: Mr. Ambani President-Elect of AIRI: Mr. Keinath Outstanding Paper Award: Dr. Pappas Mukesh D. Ambani, Larry Keinath, The Wistar Institute’s vice Dr. George Pappas, chairman and managing president for finance and administration, was the Joseph Moore Pro- director of Reliance In- named president-elect of the Association of In- fessor of Electrical and dustries Ltd., has been dependent Research Institutes (AIRI) at the na- Systems Engineering awarded the inaugural tional organization’s annual meeting. Mr. Kein- and deputy dean for re- Dean’s Medal from Ed- ath will serve a two-year term as AIRI President- search at the School of uardo Glandt, dean of elect from October 2009 until October 2011. His Engineering and Ap- Penn’s School of Engi- leadership responsibilities will include serv- plied Science, has neering and Applied Sci- ing on AIRI’s Government Affairs Committee been awarded the 2009 ence. Mr. Ambani was to advance legislative issues of importance to George S. Axelby Out- recognized for visionary member institutes; chairing AIRI’s nominating standing Paper Award leadership in the applica- committee to recommend an annual slate of of- from the IEEE Control tion of engineering and ficers and fill board vacancies; and serving on Systems Society for the technology for the bet- the Program Committee to plan AIRI’s 2010 an- paper “Approximation terment of mankind. The nual conference. AIRI is a nationwide associa- Metrics for Discrete and George Pappas medal was awarded at a gala ceremony at the Tri- tion of close to 100 independent, not-for-profit Continuous Systems.” dent Hotel in , India. research institutes that are an integral part of the The award is given to a paper published in the The medal, Dr. Glandt said, acknowledges United States research community. past two years in the IEEE Transactions on Au- Mr. Ambani’s ingenuity and initiative to usher in UNESCO Roundtable Coordinator: Dr. Lior tomatic Control, and is based on originality, po- Reliance’s vertical-integration journey from tex- Dr. Noam Lior, professor of mechanical engi- tential impact on the theoretical foundations of tiles into fibers, petrochemicals, petroleum refin- neering and applied mechanics in SEAS served control, importance and practical significance in ing and eventually oil and gas exploration and as coordinator of the roundtable, “The Energy- applications. production. Today, Reliance is a global leader in water Interdependence” at the 5th UNESCO $40,000 Grant: Annenberg Center polyester, petrochemicals and refining, including sponsored Conference on Sustainable Develop- The Annenberg Center for the Performing the world’s largest petroleum refinery complex at ment of Energy, Water and Environment Sys- Arts received a $40,000 challenge grant from Jamnagar. tems held September 29-October 3, 2009 in Du- the William Penn Foundation. This one-for-two Mr. Ambani is widely considered the architect brovnik, Croatia. Dr. Lior also gave the open- grant must be reached by June 30, 2011 with of the company’s aggressive energy exploration ing keynote presentation on “Sustainable Ener- $80,000 in new or increased gifts to the Annen- program, which resulted in the world’s largest gy Development: The Present.” berg Center’s Annual Fund. This fund provides gas discovery in 2002. The field eventually dou- LTQA Chair: Dr. Naylor essential operating support to the institution and bled gas production in India, a step towards Mr. allows for the continuation of the Center’s mis- Ambani’s vision of energy security for India. Dr. Mary Naylor, the Marion S. Ware Profes- sion—innovative programming in theatre, jazz, “Mukesh Ambani embodies what the engi- world music and dance as well as programming neering profession can contribute to a country, as sor in Gerontology in the School of Nursing, will for children. The overall goal of the challenge someone who seeks to apply technology for the grant is to help the Center build its current do- betterment of society,” Dr. Glandt said. serve as chair of the new- ly created Long-Term nor base in order to ensure the future financial Mr. Ambani is currently steering Reliance’s stability of the organization. development of a pan-India retail network, a Quality Alliance (LTQA), transformational initiative connecting rural and a group comprised of the Best of College urban India. He was also instrumental in the for- country’s leading health, Tracks from two student a cappella groups, mation of Reliance Infocomm Ltd., one of the consumer, and aging ad- Off The Beat and Penn Masala, were selected to largest information and communications initia- vocates. The mission of be on Varsity Vocals’ BOCA (Best of Collegiate tives in the world. the alliance is to ensure A Cappella) 2010 CD. Out of hundreds of sub- “I will treasure this medal,” Mr. Ambani said that the 10 million Amer- missions from around the world, only 20 tracks in his acceptance speech. “It is much more than icans needing long-term Mary Naylor were chosen. The CD will feature the OneRe- the recognition of the modest contribution of a services and supports re- public’s “Tyrant” performed by Off the Beat, chemical engineer from India. It recognizes the ceive the highest quality of care in whichever set- a co-ed modern rock a capella group and the collective achievement of the Reliance family ting the care is delivered, including in home and track “Lovestoned/Ya Ali” by Justin Timber- and the creativity of over 25,000 engineers in Re- community-based settings such as assisted living lake, performed by Penn Masala, a a cap- liance. I dedicate this Medal to the indomitable facilities and adult day care. pella group. spirit of our founder chairman, Dhirubhai Amba- Design Award for Skirkanich Hall Exemplary Legal Writing: ni, and each and every member of the Reliance Skirkanich Hall, home to Penn’s bioengi- Professor Roosevelt family.” neering department in the School of Engineer- Penn Law Professor Kermit Roosevelt has Mr. Ambani was the co-chair of the World ing and Applied Science, has received the 2010 been announced as 2009 Economic Forum in Davos in 2006 and received Institute Honor Award for Architecture from the honoree for Exempla- the 2004 World Communication Award as the American Institute of Architects. ry Legal Writing by the “Most Influential Person” in Telecommunica- Designed by the firm Tod Williams Billie Green Bag, a law journal tions by Total Telecom. Tsen Architects and dedicated in 2006, Skir- dedicated to good legal In 2008, Mr. Ambani was elected vice chair- kanich Hall features a five-story open atrium writing. The award rec- man of the Executive Committee of the World with laboratories on either side and functions as ognizes Professor Roos- Business Council for Sustainable Development. a new entry and connector for the buildings. evelt in the news and ed- In India, he is a member of the Prime Minister’s The AIA jury, when making the award, said itorial category for his Council on Trade and Industry and of the Board of Skirkanich Hall: “a thoughtful use of mate- essay “Justice Cincin- of Governors of the National Council of Applied rials, genius in vertical circulation, solid pro- natus: David Souter— Economic Research. grammatic resolution … both delicate and dra- a dying breed, the Yan- He is also chairman of the Board of Governors matic, all in all a beautiful project.” kee Republican,” which Kermit Roosevelt of the Indian Institute of Management, Banga- “Skirkanich Hall reflects Penn’s tradition of was published in Slate lore, and a member of the Indo-US CEOs Forum, excellence in contemporary design that address- on May 1, 2009. Professor Roosevelt clerked for the International Advisory Board of Citigroup, es the physical and historical context of its sur- Justice Souter during the 1999-2000 term. The the International Advisory Board of the Nation- rounding buildings,” University Architect Da- honorees were selected by the journal’s board of al Board of Kuwait and the Advisory Council for vid Hollenberg said. “It is a distinguished addi- advisors, which includes distinguished members Stanford University’s Graduate School of Busi- tion to the Penn campus and will now be nation- from the state and federal judiciaries, private law ness, among other appointments. ally recognized with this honor from the AIA.” firms, the news media and academia.  www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC January 26, 2010 2010 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Involvement Awards Waste Reduction and Recycling Tips On January 21, the fifteenth annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Program and Awards Report buildings without recycling bins: The Commemoration took place in Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, with a keynote address, performanc- first step to increasing Penn’s recycling rate is en- es, and the presentation of the Community Involvement Awards and the MLK Community Education suring that bins are available in each building on Award in honor of Dr. Judith Rodin. campus. If your building does not have recycling In honor of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Lu- Care, an agency that provides affordable med- bins, e-mail [email protected] and let ther King, Jr.’s recognition that community ser- ical and dental services for North Philadelphia Facilities know. vice is essential to the struggle for equality, the residents. Learn what can and cannot be recycled at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Philadelphia Collaborative Violence Preven- Penn: Learn more about what Penn recycles on Symposium on Social Change Executive Com- tion Center (PCVPC)—PCVPC’s primary vision the Facilities and Real Estate Services website mittee of the University of Pennsylvania pre- and goal is to promote non-violence in the com- and visit the Green Campus Partnership Resourc- sented these awards which honor members of munities of West and Southwest Philadelphia. It es page to download posters for your building. the Philadelphia community whose active ser- is one of two Centers for Disease Control and Go beyond recycling—Reduce Your Waste: vice to others best exemplifies the ideals Dr. Prevention funded Urban Partnership Academ- People tend to become very enthusiastic about re- King espoused. This year’s community involve- ic Centers of Excellence on Youth Violence Pre- cycling paper, plastic, and metals, but often lose ment awards were given to the following: vention. The center opened in 2006 and since that sight of the importance of reducing the amount Samuel Adelsberg—Mr. Adelsberg has time has worked to bring together academic and of waste they generate. Be conscious of what you served as co-chair of PRISM (The Program in community partners to address issues of youth vi- toss in the trash and think about what you could Religious, Interfaith, and Spirituality Matters). olence. PCVPC recognizes that meaningful and possibly reuse or recycle instead of throw away. He has played a significant role in promot- sustainable reductions in youth violence are best Learn more about what Penn recycles on the Fa- ing non-violence and combining religious be- attained through collaborative partnership that cilities and Real Estate Services website. liefs with positive social action. He was a part give community stakeholders the power and de- Improve your purchasing practices: Avoid of the Fox Leadership Alternate Spring Break cision-making ability to design, implement and buying things you don’t really need and items Team—Reaching out to the Nation—New Or- disseminate their own efforts. with short life spans. Buy in bulk to reduce pack- leans. This team of Jewish and Muslim students MLK Community Education Award in aging and purchase products that you can reuse gutted houses by day and created a vibrant inter- Honor of Dr. Judith Rodin rather than throw away after a single use. Then faith dialogue that has been carried back to cam- The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Communi- complete the cycle by purchasing products made pus. Mr. Adelsberg is a senior majoring in phi- ty Education Award in honor of Dr. Judith Ro- from recycled materials. Visit Purchasing Servic- losophy, politics and economics. din, Penn President 1994-2004, is presented to es’ new Green Purchasing website to take advan- U. Tara Hayden—Ms. Hayden’s commit- staff, students or residents who demonstrate tage of discounts on green products for your of- ment to nonviolence, racial equality and ex- significant contributions in community service fice or department. panding the opportunities of West Philadel- through the advancement of education and edu- Reduce, reuse and recycle paper and card- phia residents has been a source of inspiration cational opportunities in West Philadelphia. board: Mixed paper and cardboard alone make to those who know her and a benefit to her com- This year’s recipi- up approximately 40% of Penn’s overall waste munity. Ms. Hayden is one of the co-founders ent is Cory Bowman. stream. Reduce the amount of paper you use by of the Philadelphia Area Research Communi- Mr. Bowman has been printing only when necessary, double-siding jobs, ty Coalitions, which combines community in- instrumental in trans- and reusing one-sided pages. Flatten and recycle terests, faith based organizations, non-profit forming existing pub- all cardboard boxes, recycle old newspapers and health organizations and academic institutions. lic schools into univer- magazines, and e-mail [email protected] Ms. Hayden was a key player in connecting vi- sity-assisted community to arrange a hard cover book pickup. olence prevention researchers and PARCC in a schools throughout the Bring your own bottle and get your fill: successful interdisciplinary proposal to the Cen- local neighborhoods. Throughout RecycleMania, various campus re- ters for Disease Control. Ms. Hayden currently Currently, seven univer- tail locations will reward those who reduce their works as the associate director of PennMarch in sity assisted community waste by offering discounts for bringing your the School of Medicine. schools function as cen- own cup or bottle. In addition, many Penn de- G. Anthony Moore—For the past 33 years, ters of education, servic- Cory Bowman partments and College Houses have installed UV Mr. Moore has volunteered his time to work es, engagement and ac- tap water filters so you can refill without paying with community organizations and neighbor- tivity for over 6,000 students, parents and com- for bottled water. hood associations in North Philadelphia includ- munity members. His commitment to improv- Dispose of electronic and universal waste ing town watch activities and sponsoring annu- ing the quality of education for children is un- properly: Penn recycles everything from old al Christmas events for neighborhood children. paralleled. Mr. Bowman has been working with computers, electronics, and appliances, to com- For the past 10 years he has served on the Board the Netter Center for Community Partnerships pact fluorescent light bulbs and batteries. Visit of Directors for Quality Community Health since 1992. the Green Campus Partnership website to learn when and where you can drop off your e-waste. The 2010 MLK Pay your bills online: Virtually every com- Community pany now offers paperless billing with e-mail re- Involvement minders, so you can start to chop down that stack Award recipients of envelopes on your desk instead of trees used (left to right):G. to make them. Anthony Moore, Got junk? Donate it to PennMOVES at the Joel Fine from end of the year: Since 2007, Penn Business Ser- PCVPC, vices has conducted PennMOVES, a campus re- U. Tara Hayden cycling and re-use drive during move-out. Items and Samuel collected are re-sold during a two-day event in Adelsberg. early June, with the proceeds benefitting West Philadelphia charity organizations identified by The United Way.

ALMANAC January 26, 2010 www.upenn.edu/almanac  Making a Gradual Transition to Retirement Today’s uncertain economy has many of us duced salary. Also, your time off (including sick Show Your Red and Blue Pride— rethinking our plans for the future, especial- leave and holidays) will be pro-rated based on Come Cheer on the Quakers ly those nearing retirement age. From financial your reduced schedule. And you’ll need to work The Department of Athletics and concerns to family obligations, there’s a lot to enough hours to qualify for any benefits that re- the Division of Human Resources are consider when deciding on the best time to re- quire a certain amount of service, such as Fam- pleased to offer Penn faculty and staff tire. For some individuals, a gradual transition ily and Medical Leave. discounted tickets to men’s basketball into retirement may make things a bit easier— The details of your arrangement must be ap- Ivy League home games. Upper end and Penn can help. proved by your supervisor and your school/cen- court seats can be purchased for just $7 Beginning February 1, 2010, eligible full- ter, but some of the basic provisions include: (the regular price is $14). time staff members will be able to take advan- • Your phased retirement period cannot last You can purchase advance tickets tage of a new Voluntary Phased Staff Retire- more than two years. At the end of the agreed-upon online at www.PennAthletics.com using ment Program. This program provides a grad- period, you will officially retire and be entitled to the promotional code: Love Penn. Tick- ual transition into retirement for staff who are Penn’s retiree health benefits. ets will also be available at the Palestra eligible to retire but aren’t ready to stop work- • Your work schedule must be no less than 60% (33rd St. between Walnut and Spruce) ing entirely. This way, you can gradually reduce of your current full-time schedule. on game night, pending availability and your workload while still being employed with • The arrangement should be reviewed every with your PennCard. benefits, and the University can reduce payroll six months by you and your supervisor/department Contact the Athletic Ticket Office at costs while still retaining the expertise of qual- head to determine if it meets everyone’s needs. If it (215) 898-6151 with questions, or visit ified staff. Phased retirement also gives depart- doesn’t, you can choose to return to work on a full- the Human Resources website at www. ments adequate time to plan for filling or - re time basis or retire. hr.upenn.edu/Quality/StaffRecognition/ structuring the staff member’s position. If you’re interested in taking advantage of DiscountedTickets.aspx for more infor- To participate in the Voluntary Phased Staff the Phased Retirement Program, you should first mation and a schedule of games. Retirement Program, you must be eligible for contact the Retirement Office in the Division of Penn’s retiree health program. This means that Human Resources to confirm that you’re eligi- your age plus your years of service with Penn ble. Then, talk with your supervisor to see if this must total at least 75 with a minimum of age 55 arrangement would be possible. and 15 years of service, or age 62 and 10 years Before you make a decision on retirement, of service. If you’re eligible, participation in the we encourage you to speak with your financial Phased Retirement Program also depends on advisor, consult the Social Security Administra- the business needs of your department. tion, and/or make an appointment for individu- If you’re approved to participate, you’ll work al counseling with one of Penn’s retirement ven- reduced hours but still receive the same bene- dors (TIAA-CREF and The Vanguard Group). Another tip in a series provided by the fits that you receive as a full-time staff member. Please visit the Human Resources website at Offices of Information Systems & Computing Keep in mind that benefits based on your sal- www.hr.upenn.edu/benefits/Retiring for more in- and Audit, Compliance & Privacy. ary, such as the Tax-Deferred Retirement plan formation, including a detailed Q&A. You can also and life insurance, will be based on your re- contact [email protected] for more information. Leave no doubt. Log out. The University recently implement- Human Resources: Upcoming Programs ed Penn WebLogin, a more secure and Professional and Personal Development nities available to you through career coaching reliable system for restricting access to Improve your skills and get ahead in your at Learning and Education. PennKey-protected web services across career by taking advantage of the many devel- the University. One of the conveniences Quality of Worklife Workshops Penn WebLogin adds is that it allows you opment opportunities provided by Human Re- Dealing with the demands of work and your sources. You can pre-register for programs to create a 10-hour session and connect to personal life can be challenging. These free many protected services without logging by visiting the online course catalog at www. workshops, sponsored by Human Resources and hr.upenn.edu/coursecatalog or by contacting in to each one separately. This capabili- led by experts from Penn’s Employee Assistance ty is referred to as single sign-on (SSO). Learning and Education at (215) 898-3400. Program and Quality of Worklife Department, Unlocking the Secrets of the Penn Library; However, this convenience carries some offer information and support for your personal risk: if you don’t terminate your We- February 2; noon–1:30 p.m.; free. Discover the and professional life challenges. Pre-registration ways the library can work for you. Learn how to bLogin session by logging out when you is required. You are welcome to bring a brown are finished, someone else could access access over 10,000 electronic journals and ref- bag lunch to the sessions. For more information erence sources, get personalized research as- other protected services and your data or to register, visit the Human Resources online from the computer you were using. sistance, or simply take out the latest New York course catalog at www.hr.upenn.edu/coursecata- Times bestseller. This session includes a 30-min- As classes resume, faculty in class- log or contact Human Resources at (215) 573- room settings who use their PennKey to ute walking tour of Van Pelt-Dietrich Library. 2471 or [email protected]. Participants are welcome to attend just the in- access online resources are reminded that Job Stress and Burnout Prevention; February it is extremely important to log out and formational session. 11; noon–1:30 p.m.; free. With the increasing re- Brown Bag Matinee—Succeeding in a terminate your WebLogin session at the sponsibilities in today’s workplace, it’s easy for end of your class to ensure that no one Changing World; February 10; noon–1 p.m.; stress to take a toll on your physical and mental free. Change is a constant in today’s workplace. else can access your information. well-being. But this workshop can help. You’ll For more information about Penn That means in order to be successful, it’s im- acquire the skills and knowledge you need to portant to understand how change can impact WebLogin, please visit www.upenn.edu/ identify, manage, and use job stress to improve computing/weblogin/guide/. an organization and how to adapt. In this video, performance and prevent burnout. This work- you’ll get a better understanding of how to suc- shop will teach you to accurately identify sourc- ceed in a changing world. You’ll also learn how es of workplace stressors, measure the effects of For additional tips, see the One Step Ahead embracing change can be rewarding, enjoyable stress on your performance, and manage stress and can help your organization move forward. link on the Information Security website: in a way that achieves positive results. www.upenn.edu/computing/security/. Career Focus Brown Bag—Self Assessment; Elder Care 101; February 24; noon–1:30 February 19; noon–1 p.m.; free. Self assessment p.m.; free. Finding appropriate elder care ser- is the first step in career planning. Knowing vices can be challenging. But with the right re- more about who you are is essential to under- search strategies, you can easily locate the best standing why you like and are more successful services and facilities for your loved ones. If Almanac On-the-Go: RSS Feeds at certain jobs than others. You’ll be most effec- you’re a caregiver for elderly dependents, this Almanac provides links to select stories tive and satisfied at work when your career and workshop is for you. You’ll get the resources each week there is an issue. Visit jobs mesh with your skills, strengths, values, in- you need to make appropriate decisions when it Almanac’s website, www.upenn.edu/ terests and passions. During the session, we’ll almanac for instructions on how to comes to the care of your family. Almanac do several self-assessment exercises, and you’ll —Division of Human Resources subscribe to the RSS Feed. learn more about other self-assessment opportu- 10 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC January 26, 2010 their more subtle, yet equally destructive forms; “Let Me Down Easy” at the Zellerbach noon; Fireside Lounge, ARCH Bldg. (Counsel- Update Tonight at 7 p.m., January AT PENN ing and Psychological Services; African-Ameri- can Resource Center; WPPSA). Anna Deavere Smith, Jazz for King; annual jazz and poetry read- an actress, teacher and CHILDREN’S Activity ing; 6 p.m.; W.E.B. Du Bois College House (Dr. playwright, will discuss Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Sym- and perform selected 30 A contiguous reading of all Maira Kal- scenes from her latest man’s children’s books, noon-3 p.m., ICA. posium Executive Planning Committee; Afri- can-American Resource Center). highly acclaimed piece, “Let Me Down Easy” at Music the Annenberg Center’s Talk 31 Daedalus String Quartet; 3 p.m.; Amado Zellerbach Theatre. Recital Hall, Irvine Auditorium; free (Music). 27 Natural Security: The Shortcomings and Ms. Smith has had Promises of the US Foreign Assistance; Kashif roles in the films Phil- MLK EVents Hasnie, Center for Asia Pacific Policy; noon; adelphia, An American President, The Human Carolyn Hoff Lynch Auditorium, Chemistry Stain and Rent, and in television she has worked 26 Passing the Torch: Finishing the Race; Ja- Bldg. (Institute for Environmental Studies). on The Practice, The West Wing and, currently, mahal Boyd, PA Department of Health; noon; Nurse Jackie. Claire M. Fagin Hall; info.: (215) 746-7957 Deadline: Submissions for the Update are due She is also founder and director of the Insti- (School of Nursing). every Monday for the following Tuesday’s issue. tute on the Arts and Civic Dialogue and teaches 27 Pray the Devil Back to Hell; documen- The deadline for the March AT PENN calendar is at New York University. tary about women who stood together to end Tuesday, February 9. For information see www. “Let Me Down Easy” is composed of a se- a bloody civil war in Liberia; 5:30 p.m.; Crest upenn.edu/almanac/calendar/caldead-real.html. ries of monologues based on the actress’s inter- Room, ARCH Bldg. (Penn Women’s Center; Events are subject to change. Information can be views with a wide range of individuals and fo- African Studies Department). found on the sponsoring department’s website. Spon- cuses on the fragility and resilience of the human sors are listed in parentheses. For locations, call (215) 28 Can We Develop a Beloved Community body and spirit. 898-5000 or see www.facilities.upenn.edu. The event is sponsored by the Center for Within A Savage Society?; Brother Robb Carter, Additional events are in the January AT PENN Men of Color at Penn; noon; Fireside Lounge, Public Health Initiatives at Penn’s School of calendar and the February AT PENN calendar, Medicine. Complimentary tickets are available ARCH Bldg. (Men of Color at Penn). www.upenn.edu/almanac. Yesterday’s Problems, Today: Do They Still in person at the Annenberg Center box office. Exist?; Sangam, Penn’s Premiere Pan-Asian CLASSIFIED—UNIVERSITY discussion group; a discussion about the treat- RESEARCH 2010 Goldstone Forum: ment of Japanese Americans throughout Unit- Penn’s Depression Research Unit (DRU) is con- Malcolm Gladwell ed States history; noon; location TBA (Sangam; ducting research into herbal treatments of Malcolm Gladwell will be the featured Pan-Asian American Community House Stu- chronic fatigue syndrome. Symptoms may in- speaker for the 10th annual Goldstone Forum. dent Programming Committee). clude: tiredness, un-refreshing sleep, muscle The title of his talk is “The Risk Fallacy.” Mr. and joint aches and problems with concentration. Youth Art Contest; based on the theme “Ser- You may schedule an initial evaluation to see if Gladwell is a prize-winning staff writer for The vice to Your Community,” showcasing work by you may participate in a research study of Rhodi- New Yorker and author of the best-selling books students from Alexander Wilson (K-6), Henry ola Rosea (Golden Root) for up to 12 weeks. For The Tipping Point, Blink and Outliers. more information call the DRU at 215-662-3462 Lea (K-8), and Penn Alexander (middle) schools; or go to http://www.med.upenn.edu/dru/ The forum will take place, Thursday, Janu- 4 p.m.; W.E.B. Du Bois College House; RSVP: ary 28 at 4:30 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium. [email protected] • This program is free and open to the public. (Affirmative Action). For information call (215) 898-5274 or visit 29 Hidden Isms in Daily Life; while overt www.upenn.edu/almanac/faqs.html#ad. For information on the Forum visit www.sas. upenn.edu/home/news/goldstone10.html. acts of racism, sexism, heterosexism and clas- Almanac is not responsible for contents sism are more visible and easily identifiable, of classified ad material. this workshop will focus on these ‘isms’ in

3910 Chestnut Street, 2nd floor The University of Pennsylvania Police Department Philadelphia, PA 19104-3111 Phone: (215) 898-5274 or 5275 FAX: (215) 898-9137 Community Crime Report E-Mail: [email protected] About the Crime Report: Below are all Crimes Against Persons and Crimes Against Society from the URL: www.upenn.edu/almanac campus report for January 11-17, 2010. Also reported were 13 crimes against property (including 10 thefts, The University of Pennsylvania’s journal of record, opinion and 1 auto theft and 2 cases of fraud). Full reports are available at: www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v56/n19/ news is published Tuesdays during the academic year, and as creport.html. Prior weeks’ reports are also online. —Ed. needed during summer and holiday breaks. Its electronic editions This summary is prepared by the Division of Public Safety and includes all criminal incidents reported and on the Internet (accessible through the PennWeb) include HTML made known to the University Police Department between the dates of January 11-17, 2010. The University Po- and Acrobat versions of the print edition, and interim information lice actively patrol from Market Street to Baltimore Avenue and from the Schuylkill River to 43rd Street in conjunc- may be posted in electronic-only form. Guidelines for readers and tion with the Philadelphia Police. In this effort to provide you with a thorough and accurate report on public safety contributors are available on request and online. concerns, we hope that your increased awareness will lessen the opportunity for crime. For any concerns or sug- gestions regarding this report, please call the Division of Public Safety at (215) 898-4482. EDITOR Marguerite F. Miller ASSOCIATE EDITOR Natalie S. Woulard 01/11/10 10:43 AM 51 N 39th St Female in possession of taser/Arrest ASSISTANT EDITOR Andrea Tursi 01/11/10 11:30 PM 3200 Walnut St Male cited for using cell phone while driving STUDENT ASSISTANTS Shane Goldberg, Sonie Guseh, 01/13/10 2:29 AM 3700 Chestnut St Male driving under the influence/Arrest Amy Li, Agatha Taveras, Janday Wilson 01/14/10 1:41 AM 3000 Chestnut St Intoxicated driver arrested 01/14/10 10:25 AM 3400 Spruce St Male struck in face by known person ALMANAC ADVISORY BOARD: For the Faculty Senate, Martin 01/15/10 11:41 AM 4100 Ludlow St Complainant robbed by unknown males Pring (chair), Sunday Akintoye, Helen Davies, Heather Love, Cary 01/15/10 6:57 PM 4012 Walnut St Unknown male attempted to rob business Mazer, Robert Hornik, Harvey Rubin, Katherine Sender. For the Administration, Lori N. Doyle. For the Staff Assemblies, Nancy Mc- 01/15/10 10:10 PM 4100 Pine St Males cited for city ordinance Cue, PPSA; Michelle Wells Lockett, WPPSA; Jon Shaw, Librarians Assembly. 18th District Report The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talent- ed students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The Uni- 10 incidents with 2 arrests (including 8 robberies and 2 aggravated assaults) were reported between Jan- versity of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, uary 11-17, 2010 by the 18th District covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Wood- color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, na- land Avenue. tional or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the adminis- 01/13/10 5:10 PM 4928 Walnut St Robbery tration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic pro- 01/15/10 12:00 AM 4100 Ludlow St Robbery grams, or other University-administered programs or in its em- 01/15/10 6:57 PM 4012 Walnut St Robbery ployment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy 01/15/10 7:28 PM 4600 Ludlow St Robbery should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affir- 01/15/10 8:27 PM 4945 Chestnut St Robbery mative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, 01/16/10 7:55 PM 4500 Spruce St Robbery Sansom Place East, 01/16/10 8:50 PM 4624 Regent St Aggravated Assault/Arrest 3600 Chestnut Street, 01/17/10 9:30 AM 4601 Chestnut St Robbery Suite 228, Philadelphia, 01/17/10 7:05 PM 4800 Regent St Robbery PA 19104-6106; or (215) 01/17/10 11:10 PM 4620 Paschall Ave Aggravated Assault/Arrest 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD). ALMANAC January 26, 2010 www.upenn.edu/almanac 11 Calendar Year 2009 W-2 Form The University has recently mailed over tion, on your behalf, by the University. This amount is also included in box 1. It is sub- 33,000 Calendar Year (CY) 2009 W-2 Forms to Box 9. Advance EIC Payment: this repre- ject to an additional 20% tax plus interest. See employees’ permanent addresses as they appear sents the total amount which was paid to you “Total Tax” in the Form 1040 instructions. on the Payroll File (Employee Database). If no as advanced earned income credit (EIC) pay- Box 13 a. Employee’s social security num- permanent address is on the Payroll file, the W-2 ments. ber: this is the number that the Federal and State Form was mailed to the current address. An ex- Box 10. Dependent care benefits: this rep- Governments use to identify you with the tax re- planation of the contents of the various boxes on resents the total amount which you have volun- turns that you file, so please review it for accu- the W-2 form is as follows: tarily “sheltered” for dependent care expenses, racy. If the number is incorrect, then the Univer- Box 1. Wages, tips, other compensation: regardless of whether you have been reimbursed sity Payroll system is also inaccurate and you this represents the total amount of Federal Tax- by the University for the expenses associated should contact the Payroll Office, immediately, able compensation paid or imputed to you dur- with this “shelter” as of December 31, 2009. before you file your returns. ing Calendar Year 2009 through the University Box 12. Other: Box 14. Other: the SUT represents the Payroll System. This amount includes: Code C Taxable cost of group-term life in- amount of State Unemployment tax which was a. The value of your taxable graduate and/or surance over $50,000: the Internal Revenue withheld from your earnings during the year. professional tuition benefits, if you, your spouse Service requires that the premiums paid by an Box 16. State wages, tips, etc.: this repre- and/or your dependent children have received such employer for group life insurance coverage in sents the total amount of compensation paid to benefits; excess of $50,000 be imputed as income to the you during Calendar Year 2009 which was sub- b. The value of Group Life Insurance coverage ject to State Income Tax. for amounts greater than $50,000. employee. The amount, which appears in Box Amounts that are excluded from this amount are: 12 and labeled (C), is the value of the premiums Box 17. State income tax: this represents c. Tax deferred annuity contributions (i.e., paid for this excess insurance coverage. This the total amount of State Income Tax withheld TIAA/CREF); amount is based on an Internal Revenue Service during Calendar Year 2009. d. Health, Dental and Vision Care insurance (IRS) table, which identifies premiums for dif- Box 18. Local wages, tips, etc.: this repre- premiums that have been sheltered; ferent age groups. sents the total amount of compensation paid to e. Amounts voluntarily contributed to a depen- Code E Elective deferrals under a section you during Calendar Year 2009 which was sub- dent care or a medical reimbursement account; 403(B) salary reduction agreement: this repre- ject to Local Wage Tax or Earned Income Tax. f. Parking, Transit Checks, TransPass and Van sents the total amount of contributions made by Box 19. Local income tax: this represents Pool premiums that have been sheltered. an employee to a retirement plan on a tax-de- the total amount of Local Wage Tax or Earned Box 2. Federal income tax withheld: this ferred basis. Income Tax or Local Service Tax withheld dur- represents the amount of Federal Income tax Code G Elective deferrals and employ- ing Calendar Year 2009. which was withheld from your earnings during er contributions (including non elective de- If you have questions regarding your W-2 the year and paid to the Internal Revenue Ser- ferrals) to any governmental or non govern- form, please contact the W-2 hotline at (215) vice, on your behalf, by the University. mental section 457(b) deferred compensation 573-3277 or send an e-mail to W2Temp@ex- Box 3. Social Security wages: this repre- plan change.upenn.edu. sents the total amount of compensation paid to Code M Uncollected Social Security or You should have received, via the U.S. Post- you during Calendar Year 2009 which was sub- RRTA tax on taxable cost of group-term life in- al Service, your Federal and State Income Tax ject to Social Security (FICA/OASDI) tax, ex- surance over $50,000 (for former employees). Forms and related instructions for filing. Fed- cluding applicable shelters and including all of Code N Uncollected Medicare tax on tax- eral Tax forms are available at the Internal Rev- your tax deferred annuity contributions and ex- able cost of group-term life insurance over enue Service, 600 Arch Street, or by calling cess life insurance premiums. $50,000 (for former employees). (800) TAX-FORM and online at www.irs.gov/ Box 4. Social Security tax withheld: this Code P Excludable moving expense reim- formspubs/index.html. Pennsylvania Income represents the total amount of Social Security bursements paid directly to employee: this Tax forms are available by calling (800) 362- (FICA/OASDI) tax which was withheld from represents the nontaxable moving expenditures 2050. Federal and State forms are also available your earnings during the year and paid to the that were paid to you as a reimbursement. If any at many libraries and U.S. Post Offices. Social Security Administration, on your behalf, reimbursements or third party payments were The 2009 W-2 Form will also be avail- by the University. deemed to be taxable income you were notified able on-line at U@Penn. You will need your Box 5. Medicare wages and tips: this repre- of these amounts under separate cover. PennKey and password to access the U@Penn sents the total amount of compensation paid to Code T Adoption benefits (not included in portal. Once you have logged onto U@Penn you during Calendar Year 2009 which was sub- box 1): You must complete Form 8839, Quali- and authenticated yourself, from the general tab, ject to Medicare tax, excluding applicable shel- fied Adoption Expenses, to compute any taxable please click on My Tax Info in the Payroll and ters and including all of your tax deferred annu- and nontaxable amounts. Tax section. From this point you will be directed ity contributions and excess life insurance pre- Code Y Deferrals under a section 409A to a security notice on how to protect your con- miums. nonqualified deferred compensation plan: fidential information. Once you have read this Box 6. Medicare tax withheld: this repre- this represents current year deferrals under a page and clicked the continue button you will sents the total amount of Medicare tax which section 409A nonqualified compensation plan. be directed to a page which lists all of your tax forms that are available to view and/or print. was withheld from your earnings during the Code Z Income under section 409A on a year and paid to the Social Security Administra- nonqualified deferred compensation plan: —Terri Pineiro, Director of Payroll and Individual Disbursement Services 12 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC January 26, 2010