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Law School Teaching Awards School of Dental Medicine Teaching Awards Voted by Penn Members of the Penn Dental Medicine faculty were recognized for Law students, Da- their outstanding work as instructors at the Senior Farewell 2007, held on vid Rudovsky re- May 8 at the Ritz-Carlton. Presented by the Penn Dental Medicine Alum- ceived his fourth ni Society, the event celebrates the Class of 2007’s passage from students Harvey Levin Me- to colleagues. Each year, members of the graduating class vote for the morial Award for awardees. This year’s recipients included the following: Teaching Excel- The Senior Outstanding Teaching Award–presented to a faculty member lence. One student’s who has gone beyond the scope of his/her responsibilities to significantly evaluation exempli- impact the class’s education at Penn Dental Medicine. This year’s recipient fies why Professor of the Senior Outstanding Teaching Award is Dr. Arthur Kuperstein, lecturer Rudovsky won this of oral medicine. Dr. Kuperstein has been with the School since 2002, cur- award. “Rudovksy rently serving as a clinical instructor for third- and fourth-year students. He has dedicated his is also course director and lecturer of the School’s radiology courses. Last life to this field and year, Dr. Kuperstein received the Joseph L.T. Appleton Award. David Rudovsky his interest is pal- Arthur Kuperstein (continued on page 4) pable which makes this class exciting. As an advocate … he is also Two SAS Professors to Endowed Chairs adept at challenging students to think indepen- dently and question the law as it stands.” Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Class of 1965 Term Professor Professor Rudovksy holds a B.A. from Professor of Mathematics Dr. Jamal J. Elias Queens College and a LL.B. from New York Dr. David Har- has been named the University. He has been a senior fellow since bater has been Class of 1965 Term 1987 and is nationally known as a leading civil named the Chris- Professor in the rights and criminal defense attorney. topher H. Browne School of Arts and Professor Rudovsky has written widely in Distinguished Pro- Sciences. Dr. Elias, the civil liberties/civil rights area and has con- fessor of Mathemat- who comes to Penn tributed both scholarly articles and litigation re- ics. Dr. Harbater fo- from Amherst Col- lated books for practicing lawyers and judges. cuses on algebraic lege, is a member Professor Rudovksy takes his litigation experi- geometry and num- of the department ence into the classroom where he integrates doc- ber theory in his re- of religious studies, trine and practice, giving his students a compre- search, particularly where he also serves hensive understanding of legal principles and the area of Galois as the undergraduate their role and application in the courts. theory. His work in- chair, and is a 2006- (continued on page 3) volves the study of 2007 Center for Ad- symmetry, which vanced Judaic Stud- has applications in Jamal Elias ies Fellow. He spe- School of Design Teaching Awards many fields, includ- cializes primarily in Sufi thought in Iran, Turkey, The School of ing physics, chem- David Harbater Central and South Asia. He is the author of three Design has award- istry, and cryptogra- books and co-author of another, and is working on ed the 2007 G. Hol- phy, among others. In 1995 he received the pres- two new ones: On Wings of Diesel examines truck mes Perkins Award tigious Frank Nelson Cole Prize in Algebra from decoration in Pakistan, and the tentatively-titled for Distinguished the American Mathematical Society, awarded ap- A’isha’s Pillow: Religious Art and Perception in Teaching to Frank proximately once every five years. Dr. Harbat- Islam focuses on issues of art and the phenomenol- Matero, chair of er was awarded the Lindback Award for Distin- ogy of perception in Islamic contexts. Dr. Elias has the historic pres- guished Teaching in 1995, and has received fel- been awarded fellowships from the Council of the ervation program. lowships from the American Mathematical Soci- American Overseas Research Centers and the Na- His teaching and ety, the National Science Foundation and the Al- tional Endowment for the Humanities, among oth- field projects are fred P. Sloan Foundation. In the spring, he will ers. He received his Ph.D. from Yale University. routinely praised visit Tel Aviv University to give a series of lec- This chair is one of five created in 1990 by the by historic preser- tures on his research as their 2007 Sackler Lec- Class of 1965. This 25th Reunion class gift funded vation students and turer. He received his Ph.D. from the Massachu- a chair for each of the four undergraduate schools alumni, many of setts Institute of Technology. and one in honor of the College for Women. Frank Matero whom chose Penn This chair is one of five Browne Distin- IN THIS ISSUE for the opportu- guished Professorships created by a $10 million 2 Trustee Coverage and Open Meetings; Report of the nity to work with him. Professor Matero regu- gift from Christopher Browne, C ’69, to recog- Consultative Committee for Selection of GSE Dean larly generates enough projects so each histor- 3 GSE Assoc. Dean Stepping Down; Mr. Wilbur to PCMI nize faculty members who have achieved an ex- 4 Postdoc Stipend Levels; Death: Ms. King; Director of ic preservation student has the opportunity to traordinary reputation for scholarly contributions HR Libraries; Submissions for Burrison Gallery get involved in conservation projects that ad- and who have demonstrated great distinction in 5 Boards: PPSA, WPSA, University Club; Honors vance their knowledge. The list of such proj- 7 P2P Website; New Stationary Ordering System teaching and intellectual integrity. Mr. Browne, 8 Year-End Council Reports ects over recent years is truly astounding and a Penn Trustee since 1991, has served on the 12 For Comment: Social Security Number Policy has included, among many others, the Ayyu- School of Arts and Sciences Board of Overseers 13 Finding New Funding Opportunities: SPIN Plus bid wall in Cairo, the Second Bank in Philadel- 14 HR Programs; One Step Ahead; Directory Listings since 1982, and became chair in 1999. He also 15 Pre-Tax Expense Account; Update; Crimes; Classifieds phia, St. Louis I Cemetery in New Orleans, the chairs the University Committee on Undergradu- 16 Commencement 2007 Images New York World’s Fair site in Queens, and ar- ate Financial Aid and serves on the Penn Alumni Pullouts: Summer AT PENN; (continued on page 3) Commencement 2007; Board of Directors. Senate Committee Reports ALMANAC May 22, 2007 www.upenn.edu/almanac  Coverage of May 10 Trustees’ Meetings Trustees’ Open Meetings in June At the May 10 Stated Meeting of the Ex- more women than men in the School of Medi- The full Board of Trustees of the Universi- ecutive Committee of Penn’s Trustees, Presi- cine’s graduating class, with 98% staying in ac- ty of Pennsylvania will meet on June 14 & 15, dent Amy Gutmann reported on the recent Ivy ademia and 30% staying at Penn for their resi- 2007. All meetings will be held at Houston Hall. League Championships won by Penn teams, the dency. Members of the University community may Class of 2011 which had a ten percent increase In the Budget & Finance Committee Re- register their interest in attending with Julie So- in applicants and the quick resolution to the Ci- port, Mr. John Clark mentioned the presentation bel, [email protected] or (215) 898-7005 tiBank loan situation which has resulted in re- the committee had been given on Procurement by June 4. imbursing Penn students (Almanac April 10, and Purchasing by Vice President of Business Thursday, June 14 2007). President Gutmann said that the inaugu- Services Marie Witt and Director of Purchas- 10:15–11:45 a.m. ral ‘GradFest’ was a “resounding success” (Al- ing Services Ralph Maier. They described how Facilities & Campus Planning Committee manac April 10, 2007). Penn saves money by collaborating with oth- 2:15–3:45 p.m. Provost Ron Daniels reported that Dr. Arthur er universities to improve its purchasing power Neighborhood Initiatives Committee Rubenstein has received two significant awards and by entering strategic contracts with suppli- (see Honors, page 6). ers. They also described the Penn Marketplace Student Life Committee EVP Craig Carnaroli’s Financial Report for and the new Procure-to-Pay (P2P) project to 4–5:30 p.m. the nine months ending March 31, 2007, showed streamline the University’s business and finan- Academic Policy Committee “strong gains” with the Consolidated Universi- cial processes (see page 7). Budget & Finance Committee ty (Academic and Health System) reporting a Budget & Finance presented four resolu- External Affairs Committee 13.2% increase in total net assets, with a 39.1% tions, which the Trustees passed: increase in net assets from operating activities • to repair and refurbish the historic wrought Friday, June 15 and the total endowment value as of March 31 iron fence around the Quadrangle ($1.9 mil- 10:45–11:45 a.m. was $6.195 billion, a 19.9% increase over June lion); Stated Meeting of the Trustees 30, 2006. He also reported that the Health Sys- • to lease 24,600 square feet of space for tem component has had an increase in admis- ten years at 3535 Market Street, for the reloca- sions, total unrestricted net assets increased, ex- tion and expansion of Student Health Services More Than A Decade On Web cess of revenues over expenses from operations ($10.4 million); Almanac issues—in a searchable PDF was higher than the prior year, and the days- • to renew the lease for five years at 711 Lan- format—are now available from the fol- cash-on-hand went from 159 to 181. caster Avenue in Bryn Mawr for the Penn Den- lowing pre-web academic years: 1983- Dr. Arthur Rubenstein’s Penn Medicine Re- tal Care Center which has some 27,000 patient 84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, port included a mention of how Penn doctors visits per year ($1 million); 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-1992, were at the majority of the “Top Docs” in Phila- • to authorize a line of credit and guarantee 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95 at www. delphia magazine (see Honors, page 5). He also for Good Shepherd Penn Partners during the upenn.edu/almanac/issues/archive.html. noted that this year, for the first time, there were start-up phase ($3 million).

Report of the Consultative Committee for the Selection of a Dean of GSE The Consultative Committee for the Selection of a Dean of the Graduate with the following experience and personal qualities: School of Education was convened by President Amy Gutmann and Provost • An eminent scholar, whether currently working in the academy or outside. Ron Daniels on August 29, 2006. During the course of the three and a half • A talented administrator, with a demonstrable track-record of administra- month search process, the Committee met on 14 occasions and formally re- tive achievement. ported its recommendations to the President and Provost on December 15, • A faculty leader. 2006. The Committee members were: • A strategic understanding of the interplay of educational research, poli- Michael Fitts (Dean, Penn Law)–Chair cy, and practice. Judith Roth Berkowitz, (Chair, GSE Board of Overseers) • An uncompromising commitment to academic excellence. Vivian Gadsden (Education) • An effective and energetic fundraiser. Joan Goodman (Education) • A demonstrated commitment to diversity. Matthew Hartley (Education) • An interdisciplinary thinker, attuned to the values and goals of the Penn Rebecca Maynard (Education) Compact. Shannon Sauro (Ph.D. Student) • A willingness to engage the local community and advance GSE’s myri- Amy Silverstein Sichel (GSE Alumna) ad community involvements, including with the Philadelphia schools. Rogers Smith (Political Science) • A global outlook. Howard Stevenson (Education) • A collaborator. Brian Strom (Biostatistics and Epidemiology) • The strategic ability to envision and articulate the next stage of GSE’s Debra Williams (Ed.D. Student) development. The search was supported by Dr. Stephen P. Steinberg of the Office of • Strong leadership qualities. the President, and Ericka Miller, Barbara Stevens, and Katherine Jacobs of The vacancy was announced (and input invited from the entire Penn the search firm of Isaacson, Miller. community) in Almanac and advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Ed- The Committee considered a pool of some 111 active candidates, pros- ucation, Philadelphia Inquirer, Women in Higher Education, Hispanic pects, applicants, nominees, and consultants. The Committee selected 21 Outlook, and Diverse Issues in Higher Education. Expressions of interest individuals for closer examination, and then 10 candidates for semi-fi- from candidates with strong scholarly and research credentials and a pas- nalist interviews with sub-committees, one consultant for an exploratory sionate commitment to putting educational knowledge to work, locally, conversation, and ultimately, seven finalists for interviews with the entire nationally, and internationally, currently working outside of academe or in Committee. Based on voluntary self-identifications and other sources, the departments outside of schools of education were welcomed. initial pool contained 66 men, 45 women, and at least 25 persons of color On February 22, 2007 (Almanac, February 27, 2007) President Gutmann (13 African-Americans, 10 Hispanics, and 2 Asians). announced her selection of one of the candidates recommended by the Consul- The Committee and its consultants conducted 23 informational inter- tative Committee–Andrew C. Porter, the Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of views and consultative meetings with individuals and groups in the GSE Leadership, Policy, and Organization and Director of the Learning Sciences In- community, as well as many informal contacts, in order to better understand stitute in the Peabody College of Education and Human Development at Van- the scope, expectations, and challenges of the Dean’s position and the strate- derbilt University–to be the next Dean of the Graduate School of Education. A gic challenges and opportunities facing GSE. These included meetings with distinguished researcher, a seasoned administrator, an accomplished fundrais- the School’s entire Faculty, the Board of Overseers, and four open forums for er, and an energetic collaborator who has won the respect of a wide range of students. The Committee also solicited advice and nominations from all fac- educational researchers, scholars, and practitioners, Dr. Porter will take office ulty, staff, students, and alumni of the School via email. Based on these con- on August 1, 2007, after being presented to the Trustees of the University of versations, the Committee’s charge from the President and Provost, and its Pennsylvania for final approval at their June meeting. own discussions, the Committee prepared a comprehensive document out- –Michael Fitts, Chair, lining the scope of the position and the challenges a new Dean will face. Consultative Committee for the Selection of a To meet these challenges, the Committee sought to identify individuals Dean of the Graduate School of Education  www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC May 22, 2007 GSE Associate Dean Stepping Down Mr. Wilbur: Appointment to PCMI Roy Wilbur, associate managing director for public Nancy Streim, Associate Dean for Educational Practice at the Graduate School of Ed- engagement of the Annenberg Center and director of ucation, will step down from her position, effective June 30, to accept an appointment at the Philadelphia International Children’s Festival, has Teachers College, Columbia University as Associate Vice President at TC and Special been appointed program manager of the Marketing In- Advisor to the Columbia University Provost. She joined the faculty at GSE in 1988. novation Program of the Philadelphia Cultural Man- Dr. Streim has led GSE’s extensive university/school partnerships, including the de- agement Initiative (PCMI). The new program is a col- velopment of the Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander University of Pennsylvania Partnership laborative initiative among the programs at the Phila- School. She has also directed the Penn Partnership Schools, a consortium of Philadelphia delphia Center for Arts and Heritage. Mr. Wilbur said, elementary schools that GSE assists under an agreement with the Philadelphia School “I am looking forward to working with a wide variety District and led the planning for a new Penn-affiliated international studies high school. of arts, cultural and historical organizations through- According to Penn GSE Interim Dean Stanton Wortham, “I accepted Dr. Streim’s res- out the city on marketing projects that will help them ignation with regret: for GSE and Penn, she has played so many roles exceptionally well: to think outside the box‚ and move in new directions she’s been an administrator, researcher, grant-getter, ambassador, teacher, colleague and with their public engagement efforts.” strategist, among many other things.”

Law School Teaching Awards (continued from page 1) Associate Deans whose work emphasiz- tional law and interna- Edward Rock and es individual responsi- tional politics. Wendell Pritchett be- bility in criminal and Stacey Sobel, lec- stowed the follow- civil law. turer in law, has been ing awards for 2006- Dr. William Burke- named the winner of 2007 on the basis of White, assistant pro- the Adjunct Teaching teaching evaluations: fessor of law, has been Award for her seminar Dr. Stephen J. awarded the Robert A. on Sexuality and the Morse, Ferdinand Gorman Award for Ex- Law. Students appre- Wakeman Hubbell cellence in Teaching ciated her class as il- Professor of Law and for his course on Pub- lustrated by this state- professor of psycholo- lic International Law. ment, “She is without gy and law in psychi- Students praise his en- question one of the most thoughtful and atry, has been named Stephen Morse thusiasm, as evidenced William Burke-White Stacey Sobel this year’s winner of by this comment, his creative thinkers on the A. Leo Levin Award for Excellence in an Intro- “interest and independent thought were inspira- this subject. The ability to draw upon develop- ductory Course for his course on Criminal Law. tional not just as a student but as a person. Pro- ing doctrines and explore their impact on the is- This student comment exemplifies his teach- fessor Burke-White’s energy, sharp ability to an- sues addressed is remarkable.” Since 2001 she ing, “Professor Morse inspired me to do every swer every question, and passion for improving has been the executive director of Equality Ad- word of the reading and to have long conver- the system were amazingly motivational. Among vocates Pennsylvania, formerly the Center for sations with fellow students about the material. many other things, he taught me a practical way Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights. In this role, she This was my favorite class, not because I want to reconcile idealism with cynical frustration, and has worked on legislation affecting the LGBT to go into criminal law, but because Professor gave reason to keep pushing forward.” community, including amending Pennsylvania’s Morse made the material fascinating.” He earned his A.B. and J.D. at Harvard Univer- hate crimes law to be more expansive in its pro- Dr. Morse earned his Ed.M., J.D., and Ph.D. in sity and his M.Phil. and Ph.D. in international rela- tections. During her career, she has also provid- psychology from Harvard University. He is a re- tions at Cambridge University. Dr. Burke-White’s ed her expertise to members of Congress, the nowned expert in criminal and mental health law, research interests are at the intersection of interna- White House, and other organizations.

School of Design Teaching Awards (continued from page 1) chaeological sites at Gordion, Turkey and Mesa students, “Mr. Milner Mr. Martinez encour- Verde, Colorado. These fieldwork-driven proj- teaches with ease but ages candor and cu- ects give conservation students the unique op- with a passion that is riosity from his stu- portunity to work in a hands-on environment. exhilarating and mo- dents, while at the Historic preservation is a field that crosses dis- tivating.” “John has same time is open and ciplines, and Professor Matero exemplifies this a rare talent for shar- candid about himself, in his work and teaching. He is best known for ing his nationally-rec- thus creating an open his work in materials conservation technologies, ognized expertise with space for experimen- and has published widely his research findings. students in an inspir- tation. One student But he is also a leader in helping to define the ing manner. He en- writes, “His assign- social and intellectual purposes of conserva- hances this quality by ments are very stim- tion, and the management techniques required connecting the class- ulating and he pushes to assure that important sites accommodate mul- room to professional the student to follow tiple purposes. Much of his students’ research practice through ex- John Milner through on ideas re- Gabriel Martinez has been heralded in the conservation communi- planations of his nota- gardless of how daunt- ty and used for actual conservation and restora- ble preservation projects. These attributes, com- ing they may seem.” Mr. Martinez is equally tion projects. Current students and alumni uni- bined with his approachable personality, make important to the graduate photography program formly praise his dedication and commitment as John one of the most highly-regarded professors where he has served as the director for the past a teacher, a mentor, and leader in the field. in the program,” a colleague added. three years. The G. Holmes Perkins Award for Distin- The Award for Distinguished Teaching in the These awards, named in honor of G. Holm- guished Teaching by a member of the practitio- Undergraduate Programs in the School of De- es Perkins, dean of the Graduate School of Fine ner faculty is awarded to John Milner, adjunct sign is awarded to Gabriel Martinez, fine arts Arts (now, School of Design) from 1951-71, are professor of architecture. Mr. Milner is recog- lecturer. Mr. Martinez teaches the introductory given in recognition of distinguished teaching nized nationally as one of the finest preservation photography sequence and inspires many stu- and innovation in the methods of instruction in architects and a leader in restoring and conserv- dents to go on to become photography majors the classroom, seminar, or studio. Dean Perkins ing structures that are national treasures. His and minors. Students flock to anything he teach- passed away in 2004 at the age of 99. The Per- first-hand knowledge of American architecture, es. He gives generously of his time to spot ex- kins Award was established in 1993 by former as well as the strategies for restoration and adap- hibitions, participate in department activities, Dean and Paley Professor Patricia Conway. The tive reuse as practiced for over 40 years, has attend exhibits, and participate in senior stu- undergraduate award was established by the earned him national recognition by his peers. He dent reviews. He doesn’t pigeon-hole photogra- School and is offered for the third time this year. is a fellow of the American Institute of Archi- phy, and works with students in exploring vid- The School acknowledged these teachers at its tects. According to the testimony of one of his eo, digital, installation and spectacle formats. award ceremony on Sunday, May 13. ALMANAC May 22, 2007 www.upenn.edu/almanac  School of Dental Medicine Teaching Awards (continued from page 1) the University’s Lindback Award for Distin- guished Teaching, Dr. Hersh is an international- ly known clinical researcher in the areas of acute pain and local anesthesia. The Robert E. DeRevere Award is presented for excellence in pre-clinical teaching by a part- time faculty member. This award is named in hon- or of Dr. DeRevere, a member of the Penn Den- tal Medicine Class of 1945, who served on the School’s faculty. This year’s recipient is Dr. Na- than Kobrin, director of preclinical lab and clin- ical assistant professor of restorative dentistry. Dr. Kobrin has served the School as an instructor Farideh Madani Elliott Hersh Nathan Kobrin Bekir Karabucak since 1993. This is the sixth time Dr. Kobrin has received the Robert E. DeRevere Award. The Joseph L.T. Appleton Award is presented to a part-time faculty member for excellence in clini- The Earle Bank Hoyt Award is presented for cal teaching. The Appleton Award is named in honor of Dr. Appleton, a 1914 alumnus of Penn Dental excellence in teaching to a Penn Dental Medicine Medicine, who served as dean of the School from 1941 to 1951. The award was founded in 1979 by graduate who is a full-time junior faculty mem- Dr. Abram Cohen, a member of the Class of 1923 and father of Dean Emeritus D. Walter Cohen, Class ber. This award was established by a grateful pa- of 1950. This year’s recipient is Dr. Farideh Madani, clinical associate professor of oral medicine. As tient in honor of Dr. Hoyt, a distinguished clini- a member of the School’s faculty since 1978, Dr. Madani is currently course director of the Oral Medi- cian and educator and member of the Class of cine Lecture Course for third-year students, and a lecturer of the Principles of Medicine to second-year 1918. Dr. Bekir Karabucak, assistant professor students. This is the third time Dr. Madani has received this award. of endodontics, is this year’s recipient. A mem- The Basic Science Award is presented for excellence in teaching within the basic sciences. Dr. El- ber of the School faculty since 1998, Dr. Karabu- liott Hersh, professor of oral surgery and pharmacology, is this year’s honoree. Dr. Hersh has been cak currently teaches predoctoral and postdoctor- teaching at Penn Dental Medicine since 1988. In addition to receiving this award 13 other times and al courses in the department of endodontics. OF RECORD Death Postdoctoral Stipend Levels for FY2008 Ms. King, News Bureau The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is responsible for setting minimum stipend levels for Trudy King, former medical news officer for Postdoctoral trainees across the University. Many postdoctoral trainees are supported by National Re- the University of Pennsylvania, died on May 14 search Service Awards (NRSA), with stipend levels determined by the federal government. This year at the age of 78 after a long illness. NRSA announced that the stipend levels for postdoctoral trainees and fellows will remain the same as in (http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-07-052.html). After graduating from the College for Women the previous year However, in in 1950, Ms. King wrote for several local publi- view of the desirability of achieving equity across disciplines for all postdoctoral trainees across the cam- cations and community organizations before re- pus, the University will increase minimum stipend levels by four percent. turning to campus as a medical news writer in It is important to remember that recommended stipend levels represent minimums. Departments may 1963. She become the University News Bureau’s establish their own guidelines as long as pay rates meet or exceed those established by the University. medical news officer in 1967, covering all five Penn investigators are also expected to comply with any postdoctoral stipend guidelines that are promul- of Penn’s health schools (Medicine, Dental Med- gated by their sponsors, if these sponsor-specified guidelines exceed the Penn minimum stipend levels. icine, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Recommended Minimum Stipend Levels for Penn FY2008 (Penn FY2008: July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008) Medical Professions) until she retired in 1975. Ms. King is survived by her stepson, Chris- 1. Beginning postdoctoral trainees, with no prior experience at Penn, will be paid a minimum of tian F. Decker III, C ’65, his wife Kathy; she $35,778. This represents a four percent increase above the minimum for FY2007. is also survived by grandchildren, Stephanie L. Levels for all years are: Years of Experience Minimum Compensation FY2008 Decker, C ’92, and Boyd C. Decker, EAS ’95, W ’95. In lieu of services, friends are invited to 00 $35,778 eat well and drink joyfully wherever they are. 01 $36,851 02 $37,958 To Report A Death 03 $39,096 Almanac appreciates being informed of the 04 $40,269 deaths of current and former faculty and staff 2. Those current postdoctoral trainees who receive stipends in excess of the minimum should also re- members, students and other members of the Uni- ceive an increase of at least three percent. versity community. Call (215) 898-5274. 3. Stipends should be adjusted upwards during the course of the Penn fiscal year, either at the time of the annual postdoctoral reappointment, at the time of the annual grant renewal, or at the beginning of the NIH fiscal year. Call for Submissions: 4. Individual Schools can set their own stipend levels above those recommended in this revision. Burrison Gallery —Steven J. Fluharty, Vice Provost for Research The Burrison Gallery is calling for art- work submittals to be considered for exhi- bitions in the Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 Director of HR for Libraries: Amanda Lawhorn semesters. Any Penn faculty, staff, alum- The Penn Libraries announce the appointment of Amanda M. Lawhorn ni, or family member of these groups, may to Director of Human Resources. submit work for consideration. Submit- Working with senior management of the University Libraries, Ms. tal packages should include slides, pho- Lawhorn provides expertise and consultation on all HR-related issues, in- tos, or CDs of work along with the artist’s cluding job design and classification, salary and benefits administration, bio including their relationship to Penn and recruitment and hiring, and staff development and training. Ms. Lawhorn a brief description of the work; medium, also collaborates with central Human Resources to assure the quality and technique, etc. The Burrison Gallery is an improvement of programs and services in the Libraries. entity of the University Club, a private club Ms. Lawhorn comes to the University of Pennsylvania from the Uni- for faculty, staff, as well as associate mem- versity of California, San Diego (UCSD) Libraries, where she served as bers who include post-doctoral fellows, the Recruitment/Review Specialist for two years. Prior to her time at the graduate students and alumni at Penn. UCSD Libraries, Ms. Lawhorn was a Human Resources Associate at The Send submissions to Ilene Wilder, chair, Johnson School at Cornell University. A native Virginian, Ms. Lawhorn re- Burrison Gallery Advisory Committee, at ceived a bachelor’s degree in political science and rhetorical communica- [email protected], 3401 Walnut St., tion from the University of Richmond. Amanda Lawhorn 4th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6228.  www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC May 22, 2007 2007-2008 PPSA Board The Penn Professional Staff Assembly Board announced its 2007-2008 members. Full bios of Honors & Other Things the members are available on the PPSA website at www.upenn.edu/ppsa/2007_elections.html: Past Chair: Adam Sherr, Academic Affairs, School of Nursing Dr. Aldhous: Wistar Journalism Award 136 Penn Physicians: “Top Doctors” Chair: Suzanne Bellan, PennCard Center, The winner of the 2007 Wistar Institute Sci- Physicians from UPHS topped the list in Business Services Division ence Journalism Award is Dr. Peter Aldhous, Philadelphia magazine’s “Top Doctors” from Chair-Elect: Nancy McCue, Housing & Conference San Francisco bureau chief for New Scientist the area. The 136 Penn physicians who made the Services, Business Services Division magazine. He won for a set of articles that in- list represent over one-third of physicians listed. Members-at-Large (term expires May 2008): Kar- vestigated important questions in key areas of For the full list of Penn’s 2007 “Top Doctors” see en Chance, Global Alumni Network, Development current biomedical research, including stem cell www.uphs.upenn.edu/about_uphs/topdocs.html. and Alumni Relations; Ken Grcich, Rodin Col- and bioterror research. For his work, Dr. Ald- lege House, College House and Academic Servic- GSE Graduate Student Awards hous will receive a certificate of award and cash The Graduate School of Education has an- es; Judy Jackson, Biomedeical Graduate Studies, prize of $5,000. School of Medicine; John J. McGarry, Real Es- nounced the following graduate student awards: The Wistar Institute Science Journalism The William E. Arnold Award for Outstand- tate Brokerage, Facilities and Real Estate Servic- Award honors annually the most insightful and es (FRES) ing Contributions by a doctoral student, given to enterprising reporting on the basic biomedical a graduating student who has had a significant Members-at-Large (term expires May 2009): Tay- sciences in print or broadcast journalism. lor Berkowitz, Facilities and Real Estate Servic- impact on GSE, to Francis Hult. es (FRES); Dominic DiSandro, Human Resources; Dr. Calligaro: National Vascular Society The Phi Delta Kappa Award for Outstanding Lisa Vaccarelli, Development and Alumni Relations; Dr. Keith Calligaro, chief of vascular sur- Dissertation to Heather L. Rouse for her disserta- Karima Zedan, Division of Public Safety, Office of gery at Pennsylvania Hospital, was recently tion, What’s Behind Being Behind: A Population- the Executive Vice President named President of the Society for Clinical Vas- based Study of Early Risks and School Success. cular Surgery (SCVS), one of the two national The Dean’s Award for Outstanding Student 2007-2008 WPSA Officers & Board vascular societies. As SCVS President, Dr. Cal- Leadership in Extending the Mission of GSE, The Weekly Paid Professional Staff Assembly ligaro will lead the organization in its mission given to students who have cultivated strong re- Board for 2007-2008 was elected on April 23. The of advancing the art and science of vascular sur- lationships between GSE and the surrounding newly elected Executive Board is as follows: gery and endovascular interventions, providing communities in order to more efficiently realize Chair: Steven Hauber, SAS-Facilities a forum for vascular surgeons and improving the goal of an improved quality in teaching and Vice-Chair: Michelle Wells Lockett, Office of the delivery of health care in vascular disease. educational practice, to Vinay Harpalani. Diversity and Community Outreach Vice-Chair Elect: Doris Showers, GSE Dr. Chang: RWJ Physician Faculty UCD: Webby Award The Webby Award, the leading international Secretary: Candice Milbourne Cozart, Scholars Award Affirmative Action Dr. Virginia Chang, honor for the web, recognized University City District’s (UCD) newly launched mobile web- Treasurer: Erin T. Lemons, Career Services & assistant professor of Suzanne Oh, GSE medicine in the divi- site, www.ucitymobile.com, as an Official Hon- oree. Of the more than 8,000 entries submitted Board Members-at-Large: sion of general in- ternal medicine, was to the 11th Annual Webby Awards, fewer than Marcia Dotson, Political Science; Coral Haas, 15% were given this distinction. The UCD mo- Translational Research Programs; Beth Schwartz, selected as one of 15 Facilities and Real Estate Services; Loretta Haub- medical school faculty bile website was honored under the mobile cat- er, Weingarten Learning Resource Center; Andrew nationwide to receive egory. Lori Brennan, University City District’s Holman, Development and Alumni Relations; Don- a 2007 Physician Fac- Marketing Director said, “University City Dis- na Meyrick, New Bolton Center; Linda Satchell, ulty Scholars Award trict is very proud to be recognized and honored Penn Program for Public Service; James Ashmore, from the Robert Wood to receive our first Webby….We are happy to be Penn Museum; Sharon J. Davis, Animal Biology; Johnson Foundation. in the forefront of organizations allowing users to access critical visitor information 24/7.” Re- Felicia Bing, Psychology Her project is Weight Virginia Chang —Candice C. Milbourne Cozart, Secretary, Status and Quality of ferred by the New York Times as the “Oscars of Week Paid Professional Staff Assembly Care among Older Adults in the U.S. She has the Internet,” the Webby Awards honor excel- been awarded $300,000 over a 3-year period. lence on the internet, including websites, inter- Under the Physician Faculty Scholars Pro- active advertising, online film & video, and mo- Board of University Club at Penn bile websites. The Awards are presented by The The University Club at Penn Annual Meeting was gram, talented junior faculty, nominated by their medical schools and selected by the program, will International Academy of Digital Arts and Sci- held on May 10. Congratulations to our newly elect- ences, a 550-member body of leading web ex- ed and reelected members to the Board of Governors. receive support to enhance their skills and pro- ductivity through institutional and national men- perts, business figures, luminaries, visionaries They will join the current Board members in starting and creative celebrities. their term on July 1, 2007. The Board of Governors toring, specific research experience, and protected for the coming year (July 1, 2007 through June 30, time. The program will enable these committed (Honors continue on next page) 2008) is as follows: physicians to engage in research which will in- form change in health policy and health care. Executive Committee: AAAS Correction: President–John Rudolph Ms. Daniels: Medal of Courage Vice President–Henry Teune Dr. Aaron T. Beck and Dr. Haig H. Kazazian, Cancer survivor, Kathleen Daniels, and her have been named Fellows of the American Acad- Secretary–Beverly Edwards support person, Maryann Cugini, will receive Treasurer–Anthony Tomazinis emy of Arts and Sciences. In the May 8, 2007 is- the Medal of Courage from the Wellness Com- sue’s Honors column, it should have read, “Two Members-at-Large: munity of Philadelphia for embodying the spirit Janet Marie Ansert Penn School of Medicine faculty members have of hope in the face of cancer. Ms. Daniels has been named Fellows of the American Academy Susan Croll been employed by the University since 1978 David Eisenhower of Arts and Sciences: Dr. Aaron T. Beck, Uni- and works for Penn Dental Care Network in versity Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry–one of Gary Hatfield their Bryn Mawr Office as an administrative Nicholas Kefalides this year’s Honorary Degree recipients—and Dr. Alan Laties assistant in the billing department. The “award Haig H. Kazazian, Jr., Seymour Gray Professor Marguerite Miller is given to participants who encourage all who of Molecular Medicine in Genetics. (Dr. Kaza- Lawrence P. Montgomery have been affected by cancer. These people zian is no longer the chair of the department). Patrick Morgan serve as an inspiration to the community. Their Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Elsa L. Ramsden actions teach others that while a cancer diagno- Arts and Sciences is an independent policy re- Joanne Spigonardo sis can bring tremendous challenges it can also search center that conducts multidisciplinary All Penn faculty, staff, alumni and graduate stu- help people to learn how to live the best quality studies of complex and emerging problems. The dents are invited to become members of the Club. of life.” Ms. Daniels is also an ovarian cancer Academy’s elected members are leaders in the See www.upenn.edu/universityclub. survivor celebrating five years out from end of academic disciplines, the arts, business, and pub- –Natalka A. Swavely, Club Coordinator treatment on May 23, 2007. lic affairs. We regret the errors. –Eds. ALMANAC May 22, 2007 www.upenn.edu/almanac  Honors & Other Things

High Faculty Scholarly Productivity Medal for Distinguished Contributions: Dr. Rubenstein Penn ranked in the top 10 in 26 disciplines Dr. Arthur H. Rubenstein, executive vice president of the University in the 2005 Faculty Scholarly Productivity in- of Pennsylvania for the Health System and Dean of the School of Medi- dex. The rankings appeared in the January 12, cine will receive The New York Academy of Medicine’s Medal for Dis- 2007 issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education. tinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science for his groundbreaking Conducted by Academic Analytics, a company research in diabetes. Among Dr. Rubenstein’s many accomplishments is owned partially by the State University of New his work with Dr. Donald Steiner to develop the first accurate method of York at Stony Brook, 7,294 doctoral programs measuring insulin secretion in diabetics using animal insulin, thus pav- were ranked in 104 disciplines at 354 institutions. ing the way to the commercial production of human insulin. Dr. Ruben- Faculty members were judged on as many as stein is one of four distinguished scientists and health leaders to be hon- three factors: publications, which can include the ored at tomorrow’s 160th Awards Dinner for contributions to improving number of books and journal articles published as understanding of diseases and public health status and for distinguished well as citations of journal articles; federal-grant accomplishments in biomedical science, medicine, public health, and ser- dollars awarded; and honors and awards. vice to the Academy. Below are the disciplines and their rankings. Arthur Rubenstein Lifetime of Leadership in Academic Clinical Research: Dr. Rubenstein Biomedical Sciences Dr. Arthur Rubenstein #4 Biochemistry was also recently presented the 2007 Academic Health Centers Leader- #9 Bioinformatics ship Award from the Clinical Research Forum, an organization consisting of the nation’s leading #4 Biophysics academic health centers. Dr. Rubenstein was cited for his inspired leadership at Penn where, for #8 Epidemiology the past six years, he has helped establish “an aggressive scientific program to advance clinical and #6 Genetics translational research in such areas as cardiovascular disease, as well as diabetes, obesity and me- #8 Immunology tabolism.” #10 Neuroscience “In addition to his dedication in advancing a national agenda involving support for clinical and #8 Pharmacology translational research, Dr. Rubenstein has also played a pivotal role helping the Forum realign and re- Business vitalize its own strategic initiatives to enhance the understanding and support for clinical research and #3 Accounting its impact on health and health care,” said Dr. William F. Crowley, Jr., chairman of the board of the #9 Finance Clinical Research Forum, as well as professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and the chief #2 Management of the Harvard Medical School’s NICHD Center of Excellence in Reproductive Endocrinology. #1 Marketing “Angell” Medal for Distinguished Service: Dr. Baldeck Engineering Dr. Andrea Baldeck, long-time Penn Museum Overseer and benefactor, #2 Agricultural and bioengineering #10 Architecture is the recipient of the Angell Medal—so named in honor of Marian Angell #1 Biomedical engineering Godfrey Boyer—to honor distinguished service to the Penn Museum by a #5 Chemical engineering Museum supporter. Dr. Jeremy A. Sabloff, interim director of the Penn Mu- #6 Mechanical engineering seum, surprised Dr. Baldeck with the award at the May 3 Board Meeting. Health Science Professions “Over these years, Andrea, you have shared with us your time, your #3 Nursing wisdom and your strength of character,” said Dr. Sabloff. “We can never thank you appropriately, but please accept this award—the Angell Med- Humanities al—in honor of your distinguished service to the Museum.” #3 Communication #5 Linguistics Dr. Baldeck is a much-exhibited photographer and author/photographer of several books, including The Heart of Haiti, 1996, and second edition, Physical Sciences and Mathematics 2006; Talismanic, 1998; Venice a Personal View, 1999; Touching the Me- #10 Statistics kong, 2003; and Closely Observed, 2006. Dr. Sabloff noted, “Photographer Public Administration and Social Services extraordinaire and world traveler, Andrea shares the world with us through #3 Criminology and justice studies the lens of her camera. Her extraordinary publications of black and white #7 Public administration and policy photography and the accompanying Museum exhibits of her work are well #2 Social work Andrea Baldeck known, not only to us, but to audiences throughout the world.” Social and Behavioral Sciences Initially appointed to the Museum’s Board of Overseers in 1991, Dr. Baldeck, who received her #6 Economics medical degree from Penn in 1979, has served on the Museum’s Executive Committee, Outreach/ #2 Sociology Public Programs Committee, Repatriation Committee, and as Chair of the Nominating Committee. Professor Mosley at Venice Biennale In addition to her service with Penn Museum, Dr. Baldeck is also a Trustee of Vassar College and a Joshua Mosley, as- Director of the Settlement Music School. sociate professor of an- imation and digital me- dia in the School of De- At left, part of Joshua Mos- sign, currently a fellow ley’s dread exhibit which in- at the American Acad- cludes mixed media anima- emy in Rome, will ex- tion, six minutes in length, hibit his new work and five bronze sculp- dread at the Venice Bi- tures. The 3D scanned clay ennale’s 52nd Interna- sculptures are animated in tional Art Exhibition, a landscape of stop-mo- Think with the Senses— tion photography. “Dur- Feel with the Mind. Art ing a nature walk, Pascal in the Present Tense, meets J.J. Rousseau in the June 10 through No- Joshua Mosley forest. In their encounter vember 21. Professor they are not able to resolve Mosley is the first known Penn faculty- mem their perspectives on the ber to have his work exhibited at this prestigious nature of things. They con- exhibition, along with an estimated 100 artists tinue into darker territo- from all over the world. Information and images ries where they meet a dif- of the bronze sculptures and animation, set to an ficult reality that sets them original score by the artist, can be found on his apart.” website: http://joshuamosley.com/dread/.  www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC May 22, 2007 It’s Official: PaymentNet: A New Way to Making It Easier to Manage Purchasing Card Activity Conduct Business The University of Pennsylvania has col- at Penn… laborated with JPMorgan Chase over the past 10 years to provide purchasing and fleet card services. As part of the P2P initiative, this part- nership is pleased to announce the next-evo- Launch of P2P Website, “Step-by-Step” and Reference Brochures lution purchasing card management system: The Procure-to-Pay (P2P) project is a multi- drain on resources (ours and our suppliers’) and PaymentNet. Scheduled for its University de- year initiative to streamline the University’s stand in the way of the University’s quest for an but in July, PaymentNet is a new self-service, business and financial processes and to provide efficient, paperless business process. web-based application that will allow Univer- clear guidance and instruction to the Penn com- Because 80% of all purchases are made via sity cardholders and their School and Center management to better track and manage pur- munity. Making our procurement and payment a purchase order (P.O.), it was selected as the chasing card activity online. processes transparent to all participants, includ- first of four approved purchasing methods at The new system will operate in “real- ing faculty, staff, and suppliers, will result in the University–P.O., purchasing cards, C-forms, time,” allowing cardholders immediate ac- greater purchasing efficiency, less time spent on and T&E (travel and entertainment) reimburse- cess to their individual purchasing card paperwork, stronger relationships with suppli- ment–to be fully described and outlined. The P2P transactions and transaction statements. ers, and new cost containment opportunities. team interviewed scores of representatives from Cardholders and their managers will now To be able to continually streamline and im- Schools, Centers, and suppliers—at all levels of have at their fingertips the ability to closely prove our business processes, the P2P team has expertise—to arrive at a logical, seven-step pro- monitor purchasing activity. With the intro- representation and direct input from Purchasing cess overview of the P.O. method. The individ- duction of PaymentNet, cardholders will be Services, Accounts Payable, Financial Systems, ual steps in the P.O. process, as well as the re- able to view any purchasing card transac- Financial Training, and Information Systems & sponsibilities and actions of the participant(s) in tions online as well as see how much mon- Computing (ISC). In addition, a group of dedi- each step, are detailed on the new P2P website ey remains available for use on the purchas- cated P2P representatives has been established at www.upenn.edu/p2p. The “step-by-step” pro- ing card—no need to contact the purchas- to serve as direct “two-way” communications cess is also featured in a reference brochure to ing card administrator. The cardholders will conduits to Schools and Centers, and to champi- be distributed to the Penn community, and in an also generate their monthly statement on- on new P2P developments. Local P2P represen- informative reference brochure for all contract line immediately at the end of the purchas- tatives allow for efficient and consolidated com- and Penn Marketplace suppliers. ing cycle, eliminating the typical waiting period for email statements. Additional re- munication of all technology enhancements and Currently, the P2P team is developing a de- ports and ad hoc query capabilities for both process improvements (such as PaymentNet, at finitive purchasing card process overview to be cardholders and their managers will also be right) that fit within the P2P mission of “making added to the website this fall, and plans to fol- available through PaymentNet. it easier to conduct business.” low with C-form and T&E (travel and entertain- While cardholders will continue to pro- With the recent launch of an in-depth P2P ment) reimbursement overviews thereafter. Ad- vide all receipts and supporting documenta- website and distribution of related “quick refer- ditional information will be made available as tion for purchases, the added plus with Pay- ence” brochures, one part of the team’s prima- the P2P project moves forward. Please check the mentNet is the new Notes section, in which ry objectives has been achieved: developing and website often for communications about specific the cardholder can list exactly what was communicating an authoritative overview of the developments and training opportunities. In the purchased and specify the reason for the process for purchasing and paying for goods and meantime, should you have any suggestions or purchase. In addition, cardholders, after ex- services. Only by fully informing the communi- questions about the P2P initiative, please send hausting all avenues with the supplier to re- ty at-large, from expert to occasional purchaser, us an email at [email protected]. solve a discrepancy with a transaction, will can we together eliminate process exceptions. –Ralph Maier, Director, Purchasing Services now be able to enter the dispute online and Process exceptions are an enormous and costly monitor its progress. Cardholders or their –Tom Slavinski, Associate Comptroller managers will also be able to initiate ad hoc reports on cardholder activity. In summary, cardholders will have more access to infor- Penn’s New Branded Stationery Ordering System mation and the need to contact the purchas- Starting June 1, 2007, all University buyers and note pads in support of the President’s Com- ing card administrator will be greatly re- will fulfill their stationery orders via BEN Buys duced through PaymentNet’s self-service mitment to the Climate and the Purchasing Ser- approach to managing cardholder activity. utilizing a sole source contract supplier. vices sustainable purchasing program. To prepare for the activation of Pay- Benefits of the new system include: conve- The paper is Mohawk Via, which exceeds the mentNet and to ensure a clear understand- nience of BEN Buys ordering; lower cost; in- EPA standard for recycled fiber content, is Green ing of University financial policy, all card- stant proofing; fast delivery; enhanced customer Seal Certified, and is manufactured using Green- holders, as well as School and Center ad- service; new sustainable paper stock. e certified, non-polluting, wind-generated elec- ministrators who approve and review pur- About the Sole Source Contract Supplier tricity. Green-e is the nation’s leading indepen- chasing card activity, must successful- Maximum Graphics Corporation is the Univer- dent certification and verification program for -re ly complete a web-based PaymentNet on- sity’s sole source contract supplier for University newable energy and companies that use renew- line training course. Cardholders who do stationery (letterhead, business cards, envelopes, able energy. By choosing this Earth-friendly, re- not successfully complete training by the labels & note pads) effective June 1, 2007. cycled-fiber paper, the University will increase its end of July will have their purchasing card Maximum Graphics is an owner-operated purchases of environmentally friendly products. privileges suspended until training has been All questions regarding the new contract completed. As of June 11, 2007, additional printing establishment in business since 1989. information on PaymentNet required train- Maximum has provided superior printing servic- should be directed to Anne Rose (215-898-6383), stationery manager in Publication Services. ing will be available at: http://Knowledgel- es to Penn for over 15 years. For more informa- ink.upenn.edu. tion: www.maximumgraphics.net. Ordering Information Once PaymentNet is activated, users About the Contract All Maximum Graphics Corporation purchase will need a PennKey and a web browser to The Maximum Graphics Corporation discount requests must be processed via the BEN Buys access the system. Users will simply point pricing agreement is the result of a formal process purchasing system. The University’s MasterCard their browsers to a URL and log in to the redesign initiative conducted by staff members Purchasing Card cannot be used for purchases PaymentNet application. Instructions for from Purchasing Services and Publication Servic- from Maximum Graphics Corporation. Pricing obtaining a password will be made avail- es and a subsequent competitive bidding project related information as well as assistance with spe- able in the PaymentNet Quick Reference that led to the award of the formal contract. cial requirements is available from the Maximum Guide, available at the completion of the training course. New Sustainable Paper Stock Graphics sales representative: Michael Kane, Phone: (215) 639-3110; Fax: (215) 639-6882. Should you have any questions concern- To coincide with the launch of the new Uni- ing the introduction of PaymentNet, please versity Stationery contract and ordering process —Aiasha B. Saalim Graham send an email to [email protected]. through the Penn Marketplace, Publication Ser- Associate Director –Ralph Maier, Director, Purchasing Services vices selected a new paper stock for the Penn Penn Publication Services –Tom Slavinski, Associate Comptroller branded letterhead, business cards, envelopes ALMANAC May 22, 2007 www.upenn.edu/almanac  COUNCIL

Committee on Academic & Related Affairs 2006-07 Report May 11, 2007 Overview Our sense was that input from the community is taken seriously, and we be- Enclosed please find separate reports and recommendations concerning four lieve it would be helpful to alert the community as to how to give such input. In areas of campus affairs on which this year’s Committee concentrated: particular, the “Idea Web” on the University website appears to provide an effec- • Relations with the Penn Bookstore tive mechanism for influence as messages about the Bookstore sent through this • Penn Libraries system go directly to several officials at Penn as well as at Barnes & Noble. • Undergraduate Admissions, specifically, the common application The Committee believes, however, that a more formal arrangement through • Governance of Athletics which the University community could communicate ideas about the Bookstore In addition to these specific reports, the Committee has an overall recom- could be helpful. We propose that Penn consider setting up an advisory board mendation that concerns the future mission and functioning of the committee on the Bookstore that could provide Mr. Bradie and ultimately Barnes & Noble itself. The sense of the Committee this year is that its mandate is huge to the with feedback and ideas about Bookstore operations. point of being overwhelming. It may be typical of our experience that the issues The area where we believe the Bookstore most needs guidance from the associated with our charges were not especially pressing or controversial. In that community is in helping it reflect the diversity and pluralism of our communi- context, it is difficult to get faculty to devote time and attention to what is essen- ty, to make it seem more like a part of Penn and not just another Barnes & No- tially routine oversight. The resources of the University Council are taxed doing ble store. Given that the Bookstore will begin a process of renovation and rede- a thorough job of oversight across the many issues of the Committee’s mandate. sign this summer, it would be an ideal time to bring input from the community We are also not persuaded that traditional oversight, which is more of an after- to important decisions that will shape the ambiance of feel of the store. While the-fact process, is necessarily the best approach for many of the issues that could such an advisory committee does not need to be large, it is important that it be potentially come before the Committee. In many cases it would be more useful designed to represent the entire Penn community. for the Penn community to have real-time influence on administrative decisions. Penn Libraries To that end, we recommend that the University create Advisory Boards to The charge of our subcommittee was to examine mechanisms through which help guide the administration in the four important areas on which we report this the Penn community has influence on the Penn library system. The general Penn year: Athletics, Undergraduate Admissions, Libraries, and Bookstore. (The in- community may not be aware of any mechanism to have their voices heard, espe- dividual reports contain more detailed recommendations.) We envision the Ad- cially on grand and global issues regarding the library system. But at the micro-lev- visory Boards working with the respective administrative offices of the Univer- el, where specific decisions are made, there are mechanisms through which their sity to provide an opportunity for input from the Penn community into decision opinions have influence. There are a number of committees within the Universi- making and to provide a sounding board for important decisions and actions be- ty, mostly at the level of the individual Colleges and Schools within Penn, which fore they occur. We see these Boards as being attached to each of the respective have the task of providing input into the library system. Our subcommittee inter- administrative offices and being managed by them. viewed members of these various committees. Vice Provost Carton Rogers meets Our interactions with various Penn administrators over the course of this with many School level Consultative Committees regularly and uses these for ex- year indicates that in many cases they have sought out input from the Penn com- change of information. At this point, the participants in these arrangements gener- munity on their own, and Advisory Boards would help simplify the process of ally report satisfaction with the feedback process. Our sense is that the current sys- seeking input. We see these boards as helping the administration with the issues tem needs to be in operation longer in order to assess its overall operation. that the administration has to address, not as oversight boards. In addition, our subcommittee conducted a survey of graduate students, Specifically, we believe that these boards should be tailored to the needs of which asked the following questions: each area but in general should be: 1. Graduate Group/School: • Composed of members who are representative of the Penn community 2. Library(s) you use: • Should have terms of multiple years with staggered appointments to create 3. In your experience are there any big issues/challenges/concerns involv- some continuity of experience ing the libraries? • Should be small enough in number to be manageable–6 to 8 members seems 4. Are you aware of, have you ever used the mechanism for bringing issues/ about right to us challenges/concerns to the attention of the library staff? • Should be chaired by a faculty member 5. Are there any positive experiences you can share? We also believe that the Advisory Boards should report at least annually to The results are summarized in the table on page 9: this Committee about the issues they see arising in their areas. The advantage of this approach is that it allows the committee to continue to play an oversight Undergraduate Admissions, specifically, role over the areas where it now has jurisdiction but with the considerable ad- the Common Application vantage of having input from Advisory Boards that are already knowledgeable The subcommittee looking at undergraduate admissions met with Lee Stetson, about the relevant issues. This avoids the need for the committee to make the Dean of Admissions, and discussed issues around the Common Application: investment de novo each year in identifying the issues in each of the areas un- • Penn had the largest number of students in the country who applied for early der its mandate. decision In terms of suggesting a charge for next year’s Committee, below please find • The Common Application was well-received by all schools using the Com- a list ranked in order of importance of the topics of that we thought were impor- mon Application • 50% of Early Decision applicants used the Common Application tant for us to address and that we did not have the resources to consider this year. • The use of the Common Application deepened the quality of the students We suggest that the 2007-2008 committee use these as a starting point to devel- who applied op their own agenda for next year. • SAT scores were higher of the students who applied using the Common Ap- Relations with the Penn Bookstore plication at Penn; the yield for this is not known The Committee met with Chris Bradie to consider issues associated with the • Princeton University yield increased Penn Bookstore. Penn’s relationship with Barnes & Noble, which operates the • The increase of quality of Penn applicants may not be totally related to the Bookstore, is managed by Mr. Bradie, executive director for Business Services. use of the Common Application We had extensive discussions with Mr. Bradie concerning the nature of that re- • Overall, the Common Application helped to get students get into the pool of lationship as well as issues that were raised by the Committee. applicants who otherwise would not have had the opportunity Penn has established three objectives for the Bookstore: to provide course • The Common Application is an easier process than the use of the regular ap- materials in support of the academic mission of the University; to be a place of plication process for all institutions community; to promote the brand identity of the University. • During the first year the Common Application was instituted, it was utilized Penn has a contractual relationship with Barnes & Noble, but in practice, by 67% of the total the relationship is much more open-ended than one might expect in a contrac- • There are two choices in using the Common Application; paper or online. tual model, allowing Penn some continuing influence over how the Bookstore Penn also has the option of a paper or online application. Overall, most students opens. This relationship is complex and appears to include a range of informal used the online version of the Common Application. sources of influence. We certainly applaud the University’s efforts to shape how Governance of Athletics the Bookstore operates. Mr. Bradie gives every indication of being actively and The subcommittee met with designated leaders of relevant groups and task regularly involved in identifying the interests of the Penn community and prod- forces related to athletics, among them the Student Athletic Advisory Commit- ding Barnes & Noble to pursue them. For example, the Bookstore recently con- tee, the Athletics Board of Overseers, and the Pottruck Committee, to determine vened a faculty forum on digital texts and received no strong objections from the whether there are overlapping interests, issues, or mutual projects. faculty. Currently, 25 courses have the option of using digital texts. (continued past inserts)  www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC May 22, 2007 The academic year 2006-2007 was a time of significant transition for uni- Athletic activities–both recreational and competitive–play an important role versity oversight of athletic activities involving the Penn community. Due to re- in any university’s standing as a well-rounded institution of learning. Not only structuring of administrative committees on campus, the activities of the former is the health of those involved in activities positively influenced, but the overall Committee on Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics (CRIA) were subsumed spirit of the University community can be related to athletics. That said, it is im- by the Committee on Academic and Related Affairs (CARA). One of the last ac- portant for Penn to maintain: tivities of CRIA was participation by committee members on the task force that a) a representative voice for the recreational needs of the general student reviewed the University’s adherence to the rules and regulations of the National body, including both organized intramural programs and less formal general Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), which led to successful recertification physical activities of Penn as a member in good standing of the NCAA. b) a proponent organization for the recreational benefits of the broader Uni- Due to the historically important role played by CRIA with regard to recre- versity community (faculty & staff) ation and athletics, an initial subcommittee within CARA was established con- c) a standing liaison between the University Department of Athletics and cerning athletic activities at Penn. As stated above, the charge of the Athletic the Administration Subcommittee was to communicate with the various administrative groups on d) an advising body with regard to the mission of the University Department campus working on issues dealing with recreational and intercollegiate athlet- of Athletics. ics. Due to the facts that CARA itself was not yet structured at the start of the It is possible that CARA can play this multifaceted role, although the extent 2006-2007 academic year, that initial CARA meetings involved discussion to which that can occur within the current structure remains unknown. about the overall role of this new committee, and that eventual Athletic Sub- 3. Exploration of various organizations at Penn that have missions related committee Chair, Bill McCool, was on sabbatical, discussion amongst Athlet- to the promotion and oversight of recreational and intercollegiate athletics ic Subcommittee members was late in coming. Therefore, the opportunity to This recommendation is related to the Athletics Subcommittee’s charge for efficiently and accurately meet the subcommittee’s charge was not forthcom- the current year that was stated previously. Although time issues curtailed com- ing. Nevertheless, subcommittee members propose that specific recommenda- pletion of the charge during the 2006-2007 year, it is recommended that the 2007- tions from the final CRIA report receive continued attention from the Univer- 2008 academic year begin with CARA delineating the roles of various Penn com- sity Administration, and offer the following recommendations: mittees and task forces whose missions involve the promotion and oversight of 1. Greenspace issues: recreational and intercollegiate athletics. This would assist the Administration in Maintaining a sufficient amount of greenspace at Penn for recreational ac- efficiently maintaining an active role for athletics in the Penn community life. tivities should remain an administrative priority. Available greenspace is a vi- tal part of the total supportive environment for academic learning and personal Suggested topics for the 2007-2008 Committee on growth on which universities pride themselves. As with all universities, partic- Academic & Related Affairs: ularly urban ones, the amount of available space for expansion and growth can • Global vs. local orientation of the University and the associated tensions be quite limited. In situations such as these, when expansion of facilities is re- • Interdisciplinary/integrative issues in education/research across the University quired, greenspace is usually the first site to be converted. Without subsequent • Research ethics policies for all students and how those policies are commu- expansion of greenspace, especially playable areas, elsewhere on campus to re- nicated and enforced place what is lost, there is consistent reduction over time of open land available • Early decision admissions for outdoor activities. Academic & Related Affairs Committee Members 2006-2007 As Penn expands, the University must give attention to a subsequent growth Chair: Peter Cappelli; Faculty: Kathryn Bowles; Barbara Medoff-Coo- in the amount of available and accessible greenspace to avoid becoming a one- per (admissions subcommittee chair); Sohrab Rabii (library subcommittee dimensional institution. Not only can maintaining greenspace positively affect chair); Lydie Moudileno; Bill McCool (athletics subcommittee chair); Ponzy the current student body and staff, but also acts as a strong tool for recruitment Lu; Graduate Students: Robert Wood; Cassondra Giombetti; Undergrad- of future students and members of the Penn Community. uate Students: Georgiana Cavendish; Alexis Ruby Howe; PPSA: Maureen 2. Representation and oversight regarding recreational and intercollegiate Cotterill; Frank Pellicone; WPSA: Suzanne Oh; Jaime Davis; Staff Mem- athletics: ber: Anita Mastroieni.

Results from Survey on Penn Libraries

Grad. Group/School Lib. Used Issues/challenges/concerns Feedback Mech. Positive Exp. Linguistics/SAS Van Pelt (VP) BorrowDirect/E-Z Borrow Missing Book Req. Great Library, Good Atm., Film Coll. Van Pelt No Self-check out, more computer st. Made no formal use Numerous copy stations Museum, VP, Fine Anthro./SAS Arts, Annen. Entrance Steps to VP not for totally handicaped The Librarian Physics/Astronomy/ SAS VP, Math/Physics No No Interlibrary loan Anthropology/SAS VP Difficulty getting around. Better signs Used email 3 times. No resp. Math/SAS Math/Phys., VP Annoying to have your bags checked. Library worker, supervisor The staff at Math/phys. Friendly and helpful Linguistics/SAS VP ‘Silence and quiet’ rule should be enforced Library staff. Good Impressed with services. WebDoc fast and free! SP2 VP Option to renew items at the BorrowDirect Sys. No Long opening hrs. The E-Z Borrow System Anthro./SAS Museum, VP, Fine Arts Not enough Computers, Those in FA need repair No Student helper great, friendly and helpful VP, Museum, Fine Arts The search engine seriously lacking. No Research. librarians extraordinarily helpful & friendly Library doesn’t fully subscribe to “Wiley Anthropology/GAS Museum, VP, BioMed. InterScience” Had no occasion to use one WebDoc, Museum Library and its staff Contacting VP staff unpleasant. Cost of Art History/SAS Art History, VP, printing from computer. Confusing layout of Not aware of formal mechanism Inter-Library-Loan is super-fast. Fine Arts Staff Museum Museum Library. except the staff. kind and helpful. Occas. loaned books returned at the end of the Staff helpful in resolving Hist. & Soc. of Science/SAS VP term have gone missing. problems. VCAT, Books by Mail, carrels, ProQuest VP, Museum, Fine Egyptology collection divide between Museum Near East. Lang. & Civ./SAS Arts and VP Libraries. Yes I am aware. UMI Dissertation Express, BorrowDirect and ILL Egyptology collection divide between Museum Near East. Lang. & Civ./SAS VP, Museum, CAJS and VP Libraries. Staff great in dealing with specific problems. Poly. Sc./SAS VP Enforcement of rules against cell phones No Library staff, BorrowDirect. Comp. & Info. Sciences/SEAS SEAS, Math/Phys, VP None No VCat to find movies available at the Library BioMeD, VP None No Articles through Lib. Loan CIT/SEAS VP, SEAS, Math/Phys Math/Phys. Library hard to find. Person at the check out desk DVDs at VP, tech. center in PV, search engs Worst online catalog search system. Not Comp. & Info. Sciences/SEAS VP, SEAS, Math/Phys enough copies of popular items. The storage/photocopy staff very efficient. VP, Annen., Fine Arts, The staff can be rather rude/unhelpful (esp. at the No. There should be. Possibility of The Library workshops on Endnote and SAS Lippincott front of VP) when answering simple questions. anonymous comments/complaints Powerpoint Math/SAS Math/Phys, VP No Yes Retrieving from Storage No major issues. But useful for students to be Near East. Lang. & Civ./SAS VP able to get book by mail. Yes Many, but specially ILL SAS VP “..ridiculous that people can recall books” No All others. IM share History of Art/SAS Fine Arts None Never had the need. Library staff fantastic. VP Security System ALMANAC May 22, 2007 www.upenn.edu/almanac 

Committee Chair Peter Cappelli Committee Members Barbara Medoff-Cooper (admissions subcommittee chair), Georgiana Cavendish, Maureen Cotterill, Alexis Ruby Howe, Suzanne Oh, Sohrab Rabii (library subcommittee chair), Robert Wood, Jaime Davis, Cassondra Giombetti, Lydie Moudileno, Bill McCool (athletics subcommittee chair), Ponzy Lu, Frank Pellicone, Kathryn Bowles

Staff member Anita Mastroieni COUNCIL

Year-End Report of the Committee on Facilities April 27, 2007 At the request of the Steering Committee of the Council, the Commit- committee recognizes the value of the Space Planning documentation and tee on Facilities submits this Final Report. the PowerPoint presentation on the Capital Approval and Development Process, which were brought before the committee, and recommends that The Committee’s General Charge Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) review them for appropriate The Bylaws of the University Council state: use and communication across the University. Bonnie Gibson, VP for The Committee on Facilities shall be responsible for keeping under Budget and Management Analysis, presented a review of Responsibili- review the planning and operation by the University of its physical plant ty Center Management (RCM), the University’s managerial framework, and all services associated therewith, including transportation and park- which carries out internal budgeting and financial reporting activities and ing. The Committee shall consist of eight faculty members, three repre- promotes the broadest possible stewardship of the University’s financial sentatives of the Penn Professional Staff Assembly, two representatives of resources. The subcommittee recommended that a Capital Approval and the Weekly-Paid Professional Staff Assembly, two graduate/professional Development Process PowerPoint presentation and a Penn Space Plan- students, and two undergraduate students. The vice president for facilities ning Summary memo be referred to Facilities and Real Estate Services for services, the chair of the committee for an Accessible University, and the potential inclusion on the FRES website. registrar shall be non-voting ex-officio members of the Committee. Transportation The Committee’s 2006-07 Specific Charges This subcommittee addressed concerns regarding the impact of the up- 1. Examine continuing response to the Campus Development Plan. coming South Street Bridge reconstruction project on the Penn commu- 2. Examine the planning for and effects of the South Street Bridge closing. nity. The subcommittee recommends that the Committee receive ongoing 3. Monitor pedestrian safety, accessibility and transportation coordination updates on this construction project, that the University explore the pro- (around the hospital quadrant in particular) and establish links with appropri- motion of off-campus parking alternatives, and the addition of more mid- ate committees. 4. Examine space-planning problems associated with responsibility center crossing pedestrian guards at busier key intersections. management (pooled research and classroom space). Penn’s Sustainability Plan 5. Examine ways of improving communications and planning across All Committee members served as a committee-of-the-whole on an- schools as it affects development of the overall campus. Pursue the creation of other topic, that is, of “Penn’s Sustainability Plan.” This topic was pro- a University website that shows the minutes of all committees related to “fa- posed by the 2005-2006 Council Committee on Facilities, and reinstated cilities” and activities of Department of Facilities. by this year’s Committee. 6. Review and discuss the committee’s general charge and identify two or On November 14, 2006, Vincent Price (Chair, Steering Committee of three issues that should be given highest priority for the Committee’s work in University Council) wrote to Peter McCleary (as Chairman of the Com- AY 2007-08. mittee on Facilities) saying: “The Steering Committee of University Activities of the Committee Council voted to refer the recommendations (of several student groups’ Our Committee met five times during fall 2006 (October 24, Novem- studies concerning sustainability policies) to the Committee on Facilities ber 14, December 5,12, and 19) and three times during spring 2007 (Feb- for further consideration.” Our committee accepted this charge and held ruary 22, March 27, and April 24). three meetings in December 2006 with a focus on the topic of ‘sustain- ability policies.’ Subcommittees To cope with the large number of charges we were given and those cre- The committee heard presentations from: ated by ourselves, we formed a number of subcommittees to study the sep- Bonnie Waring and Michael Poll (students representing the Green arate topics. Those subcommittees were: Open Space; Pedestrian Circu- Campus Partnership, the Penn Environmental Group and the Undergrad- lation, Transportation and Accessibility; and Space Planning and Respon- uate Assembly); sibility Center Management. Professors Ali Malkawi and William Braham (from Penn’s TC Chan Open Space Center on Energy); The Committee received a brief overview of the updated Campus De- David Hollenberg, Dan Garofalo, and Mark Kocent (from FRES). velopment Plan, noting the provisions for opportunities for expanding On December 22, 2006, the committee-of-the-whole Facilities Com- open space. This recent effort, presented to the Trustees in February, took mittee submitted, to the University Council, a separate fall semester re- a closer look at the area east of 33rd Street, from Walnut to South Street. port, with proposals, on the topic of ‘Penn’s sustainability policies’. The By relocating the surface tennis courts, a new commons is envisioned, proposals included the following: fronting the Palestra. To the east of the Highline, an urban park will be 1. The University Council and Administration (President and Provost), created with passive recreation amenities, surrounding new artificial turf in consultation with the Facilities and Real Estate Department and Busi- fields. Overall, the plan calls for a 20% increase in campus open space. ness Services, consider forming a new stand-alone committee (represent- Project budgets and capital planning responsibilities are currently under ing all the communities at Penn) to focus on sustainability issues (and its discussion. An October 20, 2007 Campaign Kickoff event is planned for members should have some knowledge and enthusiasm for in the subject). the postal property with a spring 2008 construction start planned for Phase This new committee would be involved in the development of Penn’s sus- 1 fields and parkland. tainability policies. The present Council Committee on Facilities would The subcommittee found that concern has been expressed by under- continue to study the remaining, non–sustainability, issues important to graduates, graduate students, staff and faculty on the sense that there has the Penn community. been an overall loss of open playing green space on the main campus over 2. In spring 2007, Penn contact sustainability coordinators from other the past several years as well as an over usage on the remaining playing institutions to guide our sustainability decision processes, and helps for- fields. To address these concerns, the Committee recommends the follow- mulate an agenda for Penn that might include appointing a sustainabili- ing: 1) a plan to improve and support the maintenance of current open ty coordinator. playing greenspace fields at Hill Field, Locust Walk and 40th Street, and 3. Goals and standards for Penn’s sustainability performance be iden- Highline Park; 2) continued support of the current Penn Connects plan tified and an implementation schedule be set. to include more open and open playing greenspace in the eastward cam- 4. Penn continue to support the research and evaluation work done by pus expansion; and 3) consideration to keep the remaining space after the the TC Chan Center and its collaboration of FRES. “Hill Square” college house development as open playing greenspace. On February 22, 2007, Dan Garafalo gave a presentation on Penn’s Space Planning and RCM sustainability initiatives to date and direction for the future. Anne Papa- This subcommittee submitted a document on University committees george, vice president of Facilities and Real Estate Services, gave the that focus on space issues which include space acquisition and assign- same presentation to the full University Council on February 28 as re- ment; construction, renovation, and leasing; and design approval. The ported in Almanac. The Committee was supportive of the inventory of

10 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC May 22, 2007 programs and planned steps for the future, including the formation of a Facilities Committee Members 2006-2007 Sustainability Advisory Committee to be chaired by Vice President Pa- Chair: Peter McCleary (Architecture), Eugenie Birch (City & Re- pageorge. The Committee also applauds President Gutmann on being the gional Planning); Faculty: William Braham (Architecture), Lois Evans first Ivy League President to sign the American College and University (Nursing), Michael McGarvey (Neurology), Susan Wachter (Real Estate); Presidents Climate Commitment, which asks institutions to become “cli- Graduate Students: Linda Meiberg (SAS ’08), Kara Yokley (W ’07) mate neutral” through careful planning and conservation. Undergraduate Students: Wilson Tong (W ’08), Lisa Zhu (COL ’07); Suggested Charges for Next Academic Year WPSA: Loretta Hauber (Learning Resources), Andrew Holman (Devel- The Committee suggests that it address the following specific charg- opment/Alumni Relations); PPSA: Helen DiCaprio (Budget & Mgmt. es in the upcoming academic year: 1) Updates and communications on Analysis), Lynn Rotoli (Operations & Maintenance Admin); Ex Officio: South Street Bridge project; 2) Sustainability progress reports; 3) Penn Michael Harris (Office of the Executive Vice President), Mark Kocent Connects updates; 4) Deferred maintenance issues; and 5) Help to pro- (Facilities and Real Estate Services). mote and possibly expand Penn Transit services.

2006-2007 Year-End Report of the Committee on Campus and Community Life April 30, 2007 The Quality of Student Life (QSL) Committee and other standing previ- survey students to determine the most effective way to contact them about ous committees have been subsumed and in the 2006-2007 academic year public safety issues. In addition, exploration of a coordinated strategy in and renamed the Committee on Campus and Community Life (CCCL). which each school and center can play a role in promoting safety aware- The fall meeting was to review the responsibility of this Committee, ness at a local level, while more macro messages are communicated by the which defined their role as to understand the issues related to communi- Division of Public Safety. ty relations, quality of student life, and safety and security, and enhance In February members of the CCCL were invited to attend and partic- communications among students, faculty and staff. Spring Fling is not in ipate in a special meeting of the “First Thursday” community meeting. this committee’s domain, but some attention should be devoted to explor- Guests included Susan Taylor and Gil Casellas, Penn Trustees and mem- ing a festival for graduate students at Penn. bers of the Trustee Committee on Neighborhood Initiatives. The meeting Additionally, the CCCL’s goal is to stay actively engaged with the Di- was designed so these Trustees could hear directly from local civic lead- visions of Public Safety and Government and Community Relations to ers, businesspeople, clergy and citizen activities about the communica- best understand and communicate regarding the critical issues involved tions between Penn and the surounding neighborhoods. with the success of their programs. There is potential for sub-committees March report highlighted success of Trustees meeting, continued work and task forces to bring a finer degree of attention to various issues. For of GAPSA representatives in working with public safety communication. example a sub-committee on communications and campus safety is being Committee recognized the vast amount of activities that Penn faculty, stu- formed to bring attention and focus to this critical issue of campus life. dents and staff are involved in with the community. Additional subjects included student mental health programs and housing April 24, 2007 is the last meeting of the year and is devoted to set- for graduate students. ting the schedule for next year, as well as better defines the role of cam- The December meeting focused on improved maintenance of campus pus safety sub-committee and organizes a set of meetings on this topic facilities to sustain a high quality of life on campus. A request was made specifically. This sub-committee is to be chaired by Deborah Linebarg- for future meetings to be devoted to a presentation on basic issues of how er of the Annenberg School of Communications, working in conjunction maintenance is performed. In addition, there was a point made to have a with Karmia Zedan, director of external affairs for the Division of Pub- better understanding of how the capital budget is organized and managed lic Safety and was charged by the CCCL to identify current status of cam- by Facilities and Real Estate Services. Student committee members sub- pus representation to public safety and relevant committees and explore mitted that student-on-student violence was a safety concern. The subject effectiveness of public safety resources and communication with cam- of safety on, versus off, campus was introduced, and a goal to find a bal- pus groups. ance where students feel as safe off campus as they do on campus was men- Issues for CCCL to review and recommend moving forward include: tioned. The subject of increasing lighting was introduced. Guest speakers • A goal is to keep an open link with public safety and facilitating a system for included Maureen Rush, VP of Public Safety who presented a comprehen- keeping students informed about issues related to public safety on and off campus, sive report on the state of public safety on campus, and in West Philadel- and we will work directly with the vice president of Public Safety, on adopting di- phia and summarized the OPERATION SAFE multi-faceted public safe- rect communication about safety tips for undergrads and graduate students. This ty program designed to keep the Penn community safe against crime. She will result in a recommendation for a communications plan produced by the sub- spoke of an additional investment in public lighting off and on the cam- committee on public safety communications in the fall of 2007. pus, and the coalition of neighboring institutions who have contributed to • On going and regular dissemination of information regarding Penn’s the plan. Van McMurtry, VP of Government and Community Relations community relations strategy. which included a brief update on community relations, including the de- • Graduate student housing improvements to create a more robust sense of student life on campus among graduate students. velopment of a comprehensive plan to promote Penn’s initiatives in West • Undergraduate members suggested work in promoting the on-campus Philadelphia, including the use of the “First Thursday” meeting as the programs available to students in the mental health field. main vehicle for community input and feedback. The CCCL agreed that • A review of capital planning and budgeting, as well as a presentation on more time should be devoted to this subject at future meetings. how maintenance projects are managed. January’s meeting was a review of the public safety and community • Recommendation to explore feasibility of a relational database for uni- relations strategy at Penn and how best to communicate this good work versity activities serving the community. across campus. The idea of a sub-committee on communications and pub- lic safety was mentioned and Deborah Linebarger (Annenberg School for Communications) volunteered to chair. The committee has asked Kari- Campus and Community Life Committee Members 2006-2007 ma Zedan of Public Safety to support this. The initial meeting took place Chair: Eileen Sullivan-Marx, Nursing; Faculty: Helen Davies, Mi- with Linebarger, Zedan and Tony Sorrentino of the EVP office. A com- crobiology, Medical School; Deborah Linebarger, ASC; Richard Shlan- munications strategy for academic year 2007-2008 has been outlined and sky-Goldberg, Radiology/Med; Larry Sipe, GSE; Henry Teune, Poli Sci; will be refined over the summer of 2007 for presentation to the committee Graduate Students: Justin Ehrenworth, Law; Shih-Wen Lin, Med; Un- for feedback at the first meeting. Among the initial ideas generated are to dergraduate Students: Ben Laitman, COL; Mana Nakagawa, COL; communicate crime statistics graphically in map format with more clarity, PPSA: Stephanie Ives, Alcohol Policy Initiative; Omar Mitchell, Whar- and more frequently in various mediums such as Web and print publica- ton Real Estate; WPSA: Felicia Bing, Psychology; Steven Hauber, Phys- tions. The mediums that students use is always changing and we need to ics, SAS Facilities Planning & Operations. ALMANAC May 22, 2007 www.upenn.edu/almanac 11 FOR COMMENT Social Security Numbers are sensitive data that can be abused by identity thieves to commit fraud. This abuse can cause privacy harm to Penn constituents and can create compliance and reputational risks to Penn itself. Penn has been committed to a multi-year effort to minimize the use of SSN and there are now additional tools that enable faculty and staff to identify where Social Security Numbers reside on their systems and to securely delete, convert, or truncate such information. This draft policy has been created in recognition of the risks that Social Security Numbers present, as well the opportunities to reduce the availability of such data at Penn. We welcome your comments on this draft policy by June 21. To submit a comment, please e-mail [email protected]. Robin H. Beck, Vice President, Information Systems and Computing Mary Lee Brown, Associate Vice President, Audit, Compliance and Privacy Social Security Number Policy Authority and Responsibility ii. Identifying electronic files on desktops, laptops, servers, CDs, flop- The Office of Audit, Compliance and Privacy is responsible for iden- py disks, back-up tapes and USB drives, including files stored in ap- tifying major risks that the University faces and coordinating appropriate plications and databases, large and small–that contain Social Security responses to mitigate those risks. Information Systems and Computing is Numbers. See Best Practices. responsible for the operation of Penn’s data network and infrastructure iii. Identifying vendors, contractors, or agents with whom you are (PennNet) as well as the establishment of information security policies, working who work with Social Security Numbers of Penn constituents guidelines, and standards. These offices, therefore, have a responsibility to as part of a Penn-sponsored activity. develop a policy in response to the significant privacy, security, and com- B. Remediation–Eliminate, Convert, or Truncate pliance risks concerning Social Security Numbers. In cases where complete SSNs are not necessary, and Penn’s Records Executive Summary Retention Schedules do not require the retention of such information, the This policy establishes expectations around the use of Social Security Social Security Numbers identified must be addressed in one of the fol- Numbers–sensitive data whose misuse poses privacy risks to individuals, lowing ways, in priority order: and compliance and reputational risks to the University. It calls on staff, i. Securely destroy the information. 1. Paper records may be securely destroyed by utilizing shredding ser- faculty, contractors, and agents of the above to inventory their online and vices. For assistance in obtaining shredding bins or related records de- offline Social Security Numbers and reduce the above risks by, in prior- struction services, contact the Penn Records Center at (215) 898-9432. ity order: (1) eliminating this data altogether, (2) converting it to PennID, 2. Electronic information may be securely destroyed using secure indi- (3) truncating the data to capture and display only the last four digits, (4) vidual file deletion or secure disk wipe utilities. For resources regard- when the complete SSN is clearly necessary, ensuring strict security con- ing securely deleting electronic information, see www.upenn.edu/com- trols to protect the full data. puting/provider/recycle.html. Purpose ii. Convert information to Penn ID or other identifier. Penn’s Office of This policy establishes a formal institutional program around Social Information Systems and Computing must be consulted to employ the Security Numbers for the purposes of protecting the privacy of Penn con- SSN-to-Penn ID conversion utility. Any remaining files with SSNs, stituents and reducing compliance and reputational risks to Penn. This once converted, must be securely destroyed. policy establishes clearly defined steps and announces available resources iii. Truncate SSNs. to reduce the availability of this sensitive data. 1. Collect, maintain, and display only the last four digits of Social Secu- Risk of Non-compliance rity Number. Truncated SSNs, as compared to complete SSNs, are less Social Security Numbers are often, in the wrong hands, used by identity harmful to individuals from a privacy perspective and in most cases relieve Penn of compliance obligations under security breach notification laws. thieves to commit fraud by opening and using new credit accounts in a vic- C. Remediation–Securing Complete SSNs tim’s name as well as gaining access to other personal and confidential in- formation. In the case of credit abuse, the result is often a credit report dam- In some cases, the maintenance of a complete SSN is necessary to aged with inaccurate information reflecting the activity of the thief rather than comply with legal requirements or other business or IT processes that the victim. This credit report can take months or more to correct and in some have not yet converted from SSN usage. Complete SSNs may also be nec- cases, results in lost opportunities for the victim and at times out-of-pockets essary for certain Institutional Review Board-approved research activi- costs. In non-credit cases, the damage could be exposure or abuse of private ties. In such cases, this sensitive data must adhere to strict security stan- personal data of many sorts, including medical records, financial information, dards, including, but not limited to the following: and other sensitive data. In addition, Pennsylvania and other states’ “security i. SSNs may only be stored on secure Penn servers that meet the re- quirements of Penn’s Critical Host Policy (see: www.isc-net.upenn. breach notification” laws impose compliance obligations to notify data sub- edu/policy/approved/20000530-hostsecurity.html jects of computer security breaches that expose full SSNs among other data. ). Storage on desk- tops or laptops is prohibited. Failure to comply with this policy exposes individuals and the institution to 1. Exceptions–When approved and documented by school/center se- significant risks. Individuals who fail to comply with the policy are subject to nior management (IT Director-level or above), full SSNs may be stored sanctions up to and including termination, depending on the nature, scope and on desktops or laptops. Approval is only permitted if the desktop or lap- severity of the violation, in accordance with University policies. top meets the requirements of Penn’s Critical Host Policy and the data Scope is protected at rest with encryption, with a key recovery component, A. The individuals subject to this policy are all faculty, staff, contrac- within 3 months of such technology and service being recommended at tors, and agents of the above in connection with Penn-oriented functions Penn. Further, laptops must contain software that permits, should the and activities involving Social Security Numbers. laptop be lost or stolen, location of the laptop and secure deletion of the B. The information subject to this policy includes Social Security Num- data remotely. The critical host database shall have a notation regard- bers collected and maintained as part of University operations. For exam- ing whether this is a “waived SSN machine.” ple, the handling of one’s own Social Security number, or Social Securi- ii. Work from home restrictions–Personal/Home machines are not au- ty Numbers of family members, separate and apart from University opera- thorized to store SSNs. Any access to SSNs remotely must be encrypt- tions is not subject to this policy, though many of the measures contained ed over the network and not stored locally. in this policy are recommended as a matter of best practice for such situ- iii. SSNs may not be stored on PDAs, USB drives, iPods, phones or ations. similar portable devices unless they are encrypted iv. Access to SSNs must be restricted to individuals with a need to Statement of Policy know for University functions to proceed. General: Best Efforts to Identify and Reduce Availability of SSNs. It v. Any paper containing SSNs must be shredded or held in a locked is the responsibility of individuals subject to this policy to use best efforts file cabinet. to know and inventory where they are maintaining Social Security Num- D. Remediation–Use by Third Parties bers and to make best efforts to securely delete, convert, truncate, or se- i. Social Security Numbers will be released by the University to enti- cure such information. ties outside the University only when: A. Inventory of SSNs. The inventory requirement is met by: 1. permission is granted by the individual, or i. Identifying hard copy documents, including reports from Informa-  Schools and Centers considering an encryption solution independently should tion Systems, that contain Social Security Numbers. consult with ISC Information Security. 12 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC May 22, 2007 2. the external entity is acting as a University’s contractor or agent and D. Financial Implications–The business units shall bear the costs asso- adequate security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized dis- ciated with compliance with this policy. semination to third parties, or E. Responsibility–Responsibility for compliance with the policy lies 3. as approved by the Office of Audit, Compliance and Privacy. with all faculty, staff, contractors, and agents of the above in connec- E. Remediation–Restrictions on Transmission tion with Penn-oriented functions and activities involving Social Secu- i. SSNs may not be sent over the network in plaintext, including e-mail. rity Numbers. Best Practices F. Time Frame–This policy shall be effective within 90 days of its pub- A. Inventory tools—Automated tools are recommended as a best prac- lication. tice for locating files with Social Security Numbers. Information about G. Enforcement –Individuals not adhering to the policy may be subject what tools are available can be found at www.upenn.edu/computing/secu- to sanctions as appropriate under Penn policies. rity/advisories/sensitive_data.html H. Appeals–Appeals are decided by the Vice President of Information B. Reports from Central Systems—Notify data stewards of central or Systems and Computing and the Associate Vice President of Audit, Com- other systems that continue to issue reports containing full SSNs. pliance and Privacy. C. Local Security Compliance Efforts—This policy requires that Lo- References cal Security Officers develop a program to promote compliance. Such A. Shredding–For assistance in obtaining shredding bins or related records programs may include: raising awareness, designating a day or week for destruction services, contact the Penn Records Center at (215) 898-9432. SSN clean-up programs, annual reports of progress from divisions/depart- B. Secure deletion of electronic files–For resources regarding secure- ments within the School or Center. ly deleting electronic information, see www.upenn.edu/computing/provid- Compliance er/recycle.html. A. Verification–The Local Security Officers are required to develop C. SSN to PennID Conversion Tool–Penn’s Office of Information Sys- programs to promote compliance with this policy. tems and Computing must be consulted to employ the SSN-to-Penn ID B. Notification–Violations of this policy will be reported by ISC Infor- conversion utility. Any remaining files with SSNs, once converted, must mation Security and the Office of Audit, Compliance and Privacy to the be securely destroyed. Call (215) 573-4492 to use the free SSN-PennID Senior Management of the Business Unit affected. conversion tool. C. Remedy–Violations will be recorded by the Office of Audit, Com- D. Records Retention Schedules–Penn’s Records Retention Schedules pliance and Privacy and any required action to mitigate harmful effects may be found at www.archives.upenn.edu/urc/recrdret/entry.html. will be initiated in cooperation with the Senior Management of the Busi- ness Unit affected.

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SMARTS sends relevant formation on potential individual collaborators. funding opportunities to users via daily e-mail reports (when there are relevant matches) in either Sum- Setting up SMARTS mary or Full Program format. • To set up SMARTS, at the PennERA portal page, click “Find Funding” in the left An Integrated Research Environment menu, then click “SMARTS.” SPIN Plus is part of the PennERA system, a suite of web-based applications that streamline pro- • You must select and configure the “Pref- cesses and provide more efficient tools for handling pre- and post award administrative tasks relat- erences” and “Keywords” sections (which are ed to the sponsored projects of Penn’s academic research community. For more information about listed in the left menu under SMARTS). It is PennERA, please visit the PennERA web site at www.pennera.upenn.edu/. recommended that, at least initially, you leave Accessing SPIN Plus the other sections in their default settings state (To access SPIN Plus, users need a valid PennKey and PennKey password.) (more restrictions on search criteria may un- Go to www.pennera.upenn.edu. necessarily limit your SMARTS matches). 1. Click the “Logon” link. Note: You must have a valid e-mail 2. Authenticate with your PennKey and PennKey password. address in your PennERA profile to obtain 3. Click “Continue” after you get the message that you have been successfully authenticated. SMARTS funding updates. To check your e- 4. At the PennERA portal page, click “Find Funding” in the left menu. mail address, at the PennERA portal page, click “Profile” in the left menu. If the con- If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please send an e-mail to pennera@pobox. tact information listed is incorrect, you can upenn.edu modify it by clicking on the “Change” icon (lock), then correct/add your current contact Robin H. Beck, Vice President of Information Systems and Computing information. Please make sure to save your Pamela S. Caudill, Executive Director of the Office of Research Services changes before closing the profile screen by Steven J. Fluharty, Vice Provost for Research clicking “Save” in the upper left toolbar. ALMANAC May 22, 2007 www.upenn.edu/almanac 13 Upcoming HR Programs Professional and Personal Development Career Focus Brown Bag–Negotiation Skills: Take advantage of the many development op- “The Sluggers Come Home...”; July 27; noon to portunities provided by Human Resources. You 1 p.m.; free. Learn the key principles, strategies can pre-register for programs by visiting the on- and tactics of negotiation–a process which many line Course Catalog at www.hr.upenn.edu (click find challenging. Our video, The Sluggers come Another tip in a series provided by the Home, tells the story of negotiations between a Offices of Information Systems & Computing on Course Catalog at the top of the page), or con- and Audit, Compliance & Privacy. tact Learning and Education at (215) 898-3400. baseball club owner and the brothers who own Professional Development Program–Frank- a nearby baseball stadium. How they come to Spoofed PennKey Sites lin Covey’s FOCUS; June 1; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; terms illustrates the three major steps in negoti- Can Steal Your Password $75. Competing priorities. Multiple deadlines. ations: preparation, bargaining and settlement. A shadowy website in Chicago might A hundred unanswered e-mails. This engag- have collected passwords from thousands of ing, highly interactive workshop will give you Career and Life Strategies for universities and businesses earlier this year. the tools to increase productivity, enhance your Baby Boomers The site has been taken down, and there is chances of success, keep focused, effectively “Career and Life Strategies for Baby Boom- no evidence that PennKey passwords were manage all the information that comes across ers” includes monthly lunchtime sessions on top- compromised, but similar rogue websites your desk, and reduce your stress level. ics generally relevant to Penn staff within 2-10 could pop up elsewhere in the future, so it’s The Penn Perspective; June 7 and 8; 9 a.m. to years of retirement. All sessions are free; how- important to be alert for this scam. ever, registration is required. For more informa- The rogue Chicago website spoofed 4:30 p.m.; $60. Whether you’re new to the Uni- login webpages. The spoofed PennKey site versity or have been here for years, The Penn tion or to register, visit the online Course Catalog at www.hr.upenn.edu (click on Course Catalog at looked and functioned almost exactly like Perspective will help you gain a new awareness authentic PennKey login pages, with only of how Penn works. This two-day program pro- the top of the page) or call (215) 898-3400. Entrepreneurship; June 20; noon to 1:30 p.m.; two exceptions: vides you the opportunity to hear about critical • The web browser was clearly pointed aspects of the University’s structure, mission, and free. This session will lay out the issues you’ll at a non-Penn website, with following URL future direction. You’ll leave with a greater ap- need to consider if you are curious about start- appearing in the browser’s address field: preciation for the role you play at Penn. In addi- ing your own business, doing consulting, buy- https://c67176154155.hsd1.il.comcast.net... tion, you’ll have the chance to meet and interact ing a franchise or any other business venture. Led • Anyone using the spoofed Chicago with other members of Penn’s vast community. by M. Therese Flaherty from the Wharton Small site was presented with, and had to have ac- Brown Bag Matinee–Give ‘em the Pickle; Business Development Center, this workshop will knowledged, a warning about a possible se- June 13; noon to 1 p.m.; free. Bob Farrell is the introduce the fundamentals behind any successful curity problem. business and introduce various resources for those To protect your PennKey password, be most impassioned customer service guru of his alert: time! “Give ’em the Pickle” is a fun, motivat- interested in pursuing more information. How Will I Spend My Time? 1. Only enter your PennKey and pass- ing look at the most important thing we can do ; July 18; noon to 1:30 p.m.; free. This session offers a self-as- word when your web browser is pointed at in business…take care of the customer. Penn websites such as rosetta.upenn.edu, li- Professional Development Program–Un- sessment process to help you clarify how you’ll want to spend your time in retirement. Analyz- brary.upenn.edu, galaxy.isc-seo.upenn.edu. locking the Secrets of the Penn Library; June If you have any doubt about the authenticity 14; noon to 1:30 p.m.; free. Bring your lunch ing your current likes/dislikes and favorite ac- of the site, contact your Local Support Pro- and join us for this two-part session to learn tivities in your leisure time will help you choose vider before entering your password. about all the Penn Library has to offer staff. A retirement involvements which will be interest- 2. Never enter your PennKey and pass- one-hour information session will be followed ing and meaningful to you. word if your web browser displays warning by a 30-minute walking tour of Van Pelt-Dietri- messages about the site certificate. Example Baby Prep 101: warning messages include: ch Library Center. Participants are welcome to Preparing for a New Baby in Your Life “Website certified by an unknown- au attend part one only. If you’re planning to start a family or add to thority.” Career Focus Brown Bag–Networking Tips your existing family, join us for the Spring 2007 “There is a problem with the site’s secu- for the New Networker; June 26; noon to 1 p.m.; health series “Baby Prep 101: Preparing for a rity certificate.” free; Not sure about networking? Wonder what New Baby in Your Life”. For more information “It is possible, though unlikely, that it is, how to do it, and how to overcome a reluc- or to pre-register, visit www.hr.upenn.edu/qual- someone may be trying to intercept com- tance to approach people you don’t know? In ity/workshop.asp, or contact Human Resources munication with this website.” this workshop, you will learn more about net- at (215) 898-5116 or [email protected]. 3. Be alert for email scams that try to trick working, what it is and is not, and why it is such Keeping Your Young Child Healthy; June 6; you into visiting spoofed PennKey sites. They an important skill both professionally and per- noon to 1 p.m.; free. When a new baby enters could come in the form of an official-look- sonally. Our instructor will introduce a variety your life, much of the focus is put on how to ing announcement forged from a Penn office, of strategies for effective networking, with a warning you of a problem with your account. care for your baby when he/she is sick. While Such a scam would instruct you to click on special focus on networking techniques for non- all children get sick, and it’s necessary for them a weblink to correct the alleged problem, but natural networkers. to develop immunities, it’s always a goal to keep the link would take your web browser to a Professional Development Program–Strate- infants as healthy as possible and avoid illness spoofed PennKey website and your password, gies for Developing Effective Presentations; July when practical. Parents can help strengthen their if you entered it, would be stolen. 19 and 20; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $60. Do you want babies’ immune system and keep them healthy to overcome those “presentation anxieties” and and thriving. This workshop will help prepare Updating Directory Listings become comfortable and relaxed with your own you to manage common childhood illnesses and The revision cycle for the 2007-2008 print- speaking style? Do you want to expertly handle a consider the pros and cons of vaccinations. You ed faculty/staff directory will begin next month. challenging audience? At this two-day program, should leave the workshop feeling confident in Please check your personal directory information you'll learn how to deliver a presentation that's your ability to know the ailments to which your to make sure it is accurate by logging in to www. clear, informative, memorable, motivating, and baby or toddler is most susceptible and when you upenn.edu/directories and selecting “Update Direc- convincing. You'll make three live presentations need to call your health care provider. tory Listing.” The information in your Penn Profile and receive ongoing, personalized feedback. will be used in your individual listing in the 2007- —Division of Human Resources 2008 printed white pages. The deadline for updating information for the printed white pages is June 30. Subscribe to Express Almanac Note that inclusion in the printed directory is at Countdown to Summer the discretion of each department and will require ad- During the summer there will be an Sign up to receive e-mail notification when we post breaking news between is- ditional action by the departmental Directory Liai- issue on July 17. The deadline for sub- son. A mailing with details will be sent to department mission is Monday, July 2. Breaking news sues. Send an e-mail to [email protected]. heads and Directory Liaisons in mid-June. For more will be posted in the Almanac Between Is- information email [email protected]. sues section of the Almanac website; and edu with “subscribe e- almanac ” in the body of For directory production information, please sent out to Express Almanac subscribers. the message. —Ed. see: www.upenn.edu/phonedirectory. —Donna M. Petrelli, Business Services 14 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC May 22, 2007 Wellness Wednesdays Update There is a new initiative involving several CLASSIFIEDS—UNIVERSITY offices, including the Office of Health Educa- RESEARCH May AT PENN Penn’s Depression Research Unit is conduct- tion, and the University Square Farmer’s Market ing research into non-hormonal, herbal treat- CONFERENCE called Wellness Wednesdays. It includes several ments for peri and post menopausal anxiety new vendors as well as related health promotion symptoms. Symptoms of menopause may in- clude: nervousness, tension, sleep difficulty, con- 25 Sudan/ese in the Diaspora: Past and issues integrated with the market each Wednes- centration problems, mood changes and hot Present; 12:15-7:30 p.m.; Houston Hall; day now through November 2007. flushes. Those who qualify will receive an initial register/prices: www.sudanstudies.org; through The kick-off event is a talk by Farm to City evaluation and may take part in a research study May 27 founder Bob Pierson on College Green on June with Black Cohosh for up to 3 months. For more (Sudan Studies Association). information call the DRU at (215) 662-3462. 6, noon-1 p.m. In addition to the talk, free lunch Women over 70 years needed for appetite will be offered as well as some give-aways in- study. The University of Pennsylvania Division Deadlines: Submission for the Update in the cluding books like Omnivoire’s Dilemma, this of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism July 17 issue are due by Tuesday, July 2. This year’s Penn Reading Project (Almanac May 8, seeks both healthy women and women with un- Update will include events in July and August. explained weight loss for hormone study. Eligible 2007). Mr. Pierson will be speaking about the volunteers will receive free medical exams, blood For guidelines for submission and deadlines see local food movement and other issues related test results and bone density. Participants will be www.upenn.edu/almanac/calendar/caldead- to sustainability. For additional events see the compensated. Please contact Andrew at (215) real.html. Summer AT PENN calendar. 573-3429 for more information. Postmenopausal Women Needed for Endo- crine Study. The University of Pennsylvania End of Year Pre-Tax Expense Account Reminder Health System/Division of Endocrinology seeks non-diabetic women 50 to 79 years old. Eligible Do you still have money left in your Pre-Tax Expense Accounts (Health Care or Dependent volunteers will receive free medical exams and Care)? If so, you should keep some important dates in mind because of an IRS regulation known blood test results. Participants will be compensat- as “Use It or Lose It”. If you don’t spend the full balance in your account each plan year, you lose ed. Please contact Dr. Patel at (215) 614-0579 for that unused money! more information. Our plan year runs from July 1 to June 30 of each year. The money you contribute to the Pre-Tax Expense Accounts during each plan year can only be used for expenses incurred during that plan year–plus an additional 2½ month grace period. And you must submit your claims for eligible ex- CLASSIFIEDS—PERSONAL penses no later than September 30 of each year. Please note that you must be actively participating OPPORTUNITY in the accounts when you incur the expenses. Research Technician: The Howard Hughes Medical Institute, a leading biomedical research Plan Year Time frame to incur expenses Deadline to submit claims organization, is seeking a Research Technician for a genetics/molecular biology lab at the Univer- July 1, 2006–June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006–September 15, 2007 September 30, 2007 sity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Principal responsibilities include: performing general lab re- July 1, 2007–June 30, 2008 July 1, 2007–September 15, 2008 September 30, 2008 sponsibilities, conducting experiments in support of lab research goals, and assisting with ordering of lab supplies. Preferred qualifications are a B.S. Visit the Human Resources website at www.hr.upenn.edu/benefits/pretax/default.asp for more in- degree in a related field and one year of experi- formation on the Pre-Tax Expense Accounts including listings of eligible expenses and instructions ence in a biomedical research laboratory, includ- on how to file a claim. Or call the Penn Benefits Center at 1-888-PENNBEN (1-888-736-6236), ing familiarity with basic biochemical and/or molec- ular biology techniques. HHMI offers a competitive Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (select Option 3). salary and an excellent benefits package. Please send a resume to: HHMI/Univ. of PA School of New Benefits Deductions Start in June Med., Attn: Dr. Amita Sehgal, 232 Stemmler, 35th Open Enrollment is now over, and any plan changes you’ve made will take effect on July 1, 2007. & Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104 or email to: [email protected]. HHMI is an Whether you made changes or not, new deduction rates will apply for the new plan year– and these Equal Opportunity Employer. new deductions will start in your June paychecks for all benefit plans other than Pre-Tax Expense Ac- Almanac is not responsible for contents of counts. New contributions for the Pre-Tax Expense Accounts will begin in July. Visit the Human Re- classified ad material. sources website at www.hr.upenn.edu/benefits/default.asp to view rates for the new plan year. —Division of Human Resources

The University of Pennsylvania Police Department Suite 211 Sansom Place East Community Crime Report 3600 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106 About the Crime Report: Below are all Crimes Against Persons and Crimes Against Society from the cam- Phone: (215) 898-5274 or 5275 FAX: (215) 898-9137 E-Mail: [email protected] pus report for May 7-13, 2007. Also reported were 23 Crimes Against Property (including 16 thefts, 4 acts of URL: www.upenn.edu/almanac fraud, 2 acts of vandalism, and 1 burglary). Full reports are available at: www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v53/ n34/creport.html. Prior weeks’ reports are also online. —Ed. The University of Pennsylvania’s journal of record, opinion and This summary is prepared by the Division of Public Safety and includes all criminal incidents reported news is published Tuesdays during the academic year, and as and made known to the University Police Department between the dates of May 7-13, 2007. The University needed during summer and holiday breaks. Its electronic editions Police actively patrol from Market Street to Baltimore Avenue and from the Schuylkill River to 43rd Street in on the Internet (accessible through the PennWeb) include HTML conjunction with the Philadelphia Police. In this effort to provide you with a thorough and accurate report on and Acrobat versions of the print edition, and interim information public safety concerns, we hope that your increased awareness will lessen the opportunity for crime. For any may be posted in electronic-only form. Guidelines for readers and concerns or suggestions regarding this report, please call the Division of Public Safety at (215) 898-4482. contributors are available on request and online. EDITOR Marguerite F. Miller 05/09/07 10:53 AM 3400 Spruce St Offender in possession of narcotics/Arrest ASSOCIATE EDITOR Natalie S. Woulard 05/10/07 4:47 PM 300 40th St Offender wanted on warrant/ new court date issued ASSISTANT EDITOR Mary C. Capurso 05/11/07 2:18 AM 200 40th St Male arrested for driving while intoxicated ARCHIVE ASSISTANT Mike Capen 05/12/07 12:33 AM 4000 Locust St Complainant assaulted STUDENT ASSISTANTS Megan Calpin, Sonie Guseh, 05/12/07 1:58 AM 200 40th St Offender cited for disorderly conduct Jontae McCoy, Ben Meier, Sarah Yanes 05/13/07 10:25 AM 4000 Delancey St Complainant robbed by 2 offenders UCHS INTERN Chanae Thompson 05/13/07 9:23 PM 3417 Spruce St Offenders cited for city ordinance violation ALMANAC ADVISORY BOARD: For the Faculty Senate, Mar- tin Pring (chair), William Bielby, Helen Davies, Lois Evans, Larry Gladney, Vincent Price, Joseph Turow, R. Polk Wagner. For the 18th District Report Administration, Lori N. Doyle. For the Staff Assemblies, Michele 9 incidents with 4 arrests (including 5 robberies and 4 aggravated assaults) were reported between Taylor, PPSA; Omar Mitchell, WPSA; Varvara Kountouzi, Librar- May 7-13, 2007 by the 18th District covering the Schuylkill River to 49th St. & Market St. to Woodland Ave. ians Assembly. The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented 05/11/07 9:15 AM 271 52nd St Robbery/Arrest students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The Univer- 05/11/07 7:40 PM 5532 Larchwood St Aggravated Assault/Arrest sity of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, 05/11/07 11:07 PM 542 49th St Aggravated Assault sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or 05/12/07 12:34 AM 4000 Walnut St Aggravated Assault ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran 05/12/07 7:47 PM 4804 Chester Ave Robbery/Arrest or disabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan 05/13/07 3:05 AM 4720 Chestnut St Robbery awards; athletic, or other University administered programs or em- 05/13/07 7:36 AM 4000 Chestnut St Robbery/Arrest ployment. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be 05/13/07 10:28 AM 4100 Delancey St Robbery directed to Jeanne Arnold, Executive Director, Office of Affirmative 05/13/07 9:15 PM 3000 Market St Aggravated Assault Action, 3600 Chestnut Street, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104- 6106 or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD). ALMANAC May 22, 2007 www.upenn.edu/almanac 15 251st Commencement

Miller Photographs by Maraguerite F.

Penn’s 251st Commencement, took place on Monday, May 14 under sunny skies. President Amy Gutmann (upper left) conferred the degrees to the seven hon- orary degree recipients and the 6,000 graduates. Provost Ronald Daniels and Chaplain William Gipson (upper right) looked on as Secretary of the Universi- ty Leslie Kruhly, carried the University mace, the symbol of the authority of the University. David Fraga, C ’07, (above)

sang the National Anthem before the

Watson Stuart by Photograph Chaplain gave the Invocation, and led the singing of The Red and Blue, after the Dismissal—complete with closed- captioning. President Gutmann joined Ben on the Bench, (at left) as Trustees Chairman Riepe and the seven honorary degree recipients gathered with them. Standing (from left to right) the Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Aaron Beck, Caroline Bynum, Mildred Dresselhaus, James Riepe, Aretha Franklin, Com- mencement Speaker James Baker III and Shirley Franklin. Online: Visit Almanac’s website for links to Almanac’s Commencement slideshow, and the University’s Commencement web- cast; audio-only downloads and Podcasts.

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