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By GAVIN WILSON Perkins is internationally credited distribution of ideal individuals (or with other major researchers in the sity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign BC Mathematics Profes­ with opening up the new field of gene types) undergoing random re­ field and his work is the object of to earn his Ph.D. in 1979. sor Edwin Perkins is one superprocesses or measured-value production (or mutations) and migra­ study at major probability centres He was a visiting lecturer and of four outstanding scien­ diffusions, with ideas and techniques tion. world-wide. He credits his colleague NSERC university research fellow at U tists to win a 1992 E.W.R. that have been characterized as pre­ One ofthe central ideas in his work and fellow probablist in the UBC math UBC before taking a post here as an Steacie Memo­ cise, delicate, deeply insightful and is the mathematical formulation ofthe department, John Walsh, with being a assistant professor in 1982. He be­ rial Fellowship extremely powerful. main theme on evolutionary behavior major influence on his work. came a full professor in 1989. from the Natu­ His work describes the behavior of in Stephen Jay Gould's book on the Perkins was born in Toronto and Perkins was an associate professor ral Sciences and these processes, which originate in Burgess Shale, It's a Wonderful Life. obtained his B.Sc. at the University of at the Universite Louis Pasteur in Stras­ Engineering population genetics and describe the Perkins is a frequent collaborator Toronto in 1975, going to the Univer- bourg, France, in 1984 and a SERC Research Coun­ research fellow at Cambridge Univer­ cil. sity in 1986-87. The Steacies Steacie Fellowship funding will are Canada's enable him to pursue collaborative most prestigious work at Cambridge, Carleton and awards for Perkins Cornell universities and in Marseille. young research­ The other fellows for 1992 are ers in science and engineering. Gilles Brassard, a computer scientist Perkins, 38, is one of Canada's top at the University of Montreal, Nor­ mathematicians. He is considered the man Dovichi, a chemist at the Univer­ most remarkable probablist of his gen­ sity of Alberta, and David Layzell, a eration and one of the leading math­ biologist at Queen's University. The ematicians ia the field of probability awards were presented at a ceremony in the world today. Jan. 14 in Ottawa. Probability is the mathematical The winners were selected from study of random phenomena. It is a submissions made by universities central tool in mathematical physics, across Canada. Final selection is made theoretical computer science and pure by NSERC in consultation with the mathematics, and provides a theoreti­ Canadian and international research cal basis for the field of statistics. community. UBC professors have won 11 The fellowships are awarded in Steacies since the award's inception memory of Edgar William Richard in 1964, more than any other Cana­ Steacie, former president of the Na­ dian university except the University tional Research Council. of Toronto, which has won 13. NSERC is Canada's largest re­ The award of salary plus benefits of­ search granting agency, providing fers winners the opportunity to focus on more than $445 million this year to Photo by Media Services research full-time, free from teaching and support advanced research, train new administrative duties for up to two years. Kate Tully, left, a fourth-year English honors student, receives the Sherwood Lett Memorial Scholarship scientists and engineers and encour­ A Steacie award also assists fellows in from Evelyn Lett, wife ofthe former chancellor, at a luncheon hosted by UBC President David Strangway. age collaboration between the aca­ securing additional research funding. Four other undergraduate students were also presented with major scholarships. See story, page 2. demic and industrial sectors. New research centre Governors appointed studies entrepreneurship to Order of Canada By CONNIE FILLETTI By ABE HEFTER approval earlier this month by the UBC lem is the hesitation of venture capital Two members of UBC's Board of Governors were among the appoint­ Why do some business ventures Board of Governors. firms to make seed-stage investments ments to the Order of Canada made by Governor-General Ramon Hnatyshyn succeed and others fail? "Social science research provides in new technology and service-ori­ on Jan. 6. It's one ofthe questions that will be us with few insights into the essence ented enterprises. Arthur Hara, chairman of Mitsubishi Canada Ltd., and Asa Johal, founder addressed by the newly created UBC of entrepreneurship, the environments "The lack of start-up financing has of Terminal Sawmills, were both named Officers ofthe Order of Canada. Entrepreneurship and Venture Capi­ that foster the most successful entre­ reached a critical stage in B.C.," said Hara joined UBC's Board ofGovernors in 1988. He has had a distin­ tal Research Centre, which was given preneurial activities, and what role Amit. "Job opportunities will be lost guished career in business and maintained a lifelong interest in education and government should play," said Com­ if this province fails to develop a wide cultural affairs. Past chair of the Vancouver Board of Trade, Hara is president merce and Business Administration range of knowledge-based compa­ ofthe Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, and was a director ofthe Council Professor Raphael Amit, the centre's nies." on Canadian Unity. director. Amit said that the need to move He was presented with an honorary degree at UBC' s spring Congregation Inside Venture capital firms — compa­ quickly in this area will require the ceremonies in 1990. LEGAL LIBRARY TO GO:All nies that provide expertise and fund­ swift dissemination of knowledge on Johal, a prominent member of the Indo-Canadian community, has you need is a laptop compu­ ing for new business operations — the part of the centre, which will be devoted much of his life to the development of ethnic culture and ter to utilize a new legal da­ base their investment and deal-pricing housed in the Faculty of Commerce education. President of Terminal Sawmills and Terminal Planner Mills, tabase developed at UBC. decisions largely on rules of thumb and Business Administration. as well as president of the International Punjab Society of B.C., he has Page 2 with little or no theoretical justifica­ Research done by UBC faculty made numerous contributions to UBC, providing fellowships in Asian tion, he explained. members, in collaboration with uni­ Studies and Forestry, and a graduate teaching assistantship in Punjabi and ARTONCAMPUS: Art galler­ "These firms are in need of a body versities around the world, will be Sikh Studies. He is a member of numerous associations, including the ies at UBC are featured in of knowledge on which to base their made available through undergradu­ Council of Forest Industries in B.C. and the North American Lumber this issue's Around* About. decisions," he said. ate and MBA entrepreneurship Wholesalers Association. Page 3 Amit said that the unprecedented courses, continuing education and UBC music graduate and one of Canada's leading opera singers, Judith growth in the formation of new ven­ training, graduate study programs, Forst, was also appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. BLAST OFF: UBC Experi­ tures over the past decade has been the workshops, seminars and symposia. Forst has performed with many opera companies and symphonies in North ments bead into outer space source of the vast majority of newly Amit said the strong policy focus America and abroad, including the New York Metropolitan Opera, L' Orchestra on tbe space shuttle Discov­ created jobs in this country. Unfortu­ of the centre should also be of great de la Radio France, and the San Francisco Opera. She was named Canadian ery. Page 8 nately, he added, the failure rate of assistance to government policy mak­ Woman of the Year in 1978. Forst received an honorary degree at UBC's new businesses is high. ers as they grapple with entrepreneurial recent fall Congregation ceremonies. What has compounded the prob­ See CLUB on Page 2 2 UBC REPORTS January 23.1992 Program puts legal library at fingertips By CHARLES KER isn't practical for lawyers come up with a "case pro­ nebulous rules of law so they can then At home, in the office or in court. to hunt through texts them­ file." Using a mouse and be directly related to the cold, hard Lawyers may soon have instant selves. However, he added menu, a search can be fur­ facts of a case. access to every case in Canada through the legal profession is still ther narrowed using the "By breaking it down into a hun­ a computer program being developed stuck in a paper world. program's thesaurus and dred little rules, you can turn a fuzzy at UBC. Law firms have tradi­ synonym dictionaries. legal rule into a factual one," said The FLEXICON (Fast Legal Ex­ tionally subscribed to a Next, the program Smith. "That's what makes this form pert Information Consultant) receives numberof services that pro­ comes up with a "search of analysis so effective." cases on hard disc from the courts, vide printed volumes ofthe profile" ranking pertinent On the basis of factual information instantly produces a summary of each latest cases and judgments. cases which can then be supplied by the user, these expert sys­ and highlights relevant areas of law. And while there are on-line called up individually on tems determine possible causes of ac­ All this can then be copied onto com­ computer systems which the screen in full, or, sum­ tion, assess the likelihood of success pact disc. can be used by modem on a marized in a "flexnote". and display relevant cases that support As a single disc holds up to 400,000 pay-per-minute basis, their One time-consuming its predictions. pages of case material, lawyers could searches are slow and im­ element in creating the Smith and his colleagues are al­ use a laptop computer to potentially precise. system is that older pub­ ready at work upgrading the call up any Canadian case anywhere, Smith suggests that lished cases still have to FLEXICON program to have it give anytime. rather than receiving be manually scanned from advice much like the individual expert "The program is like the electric monthly published reports print into electronic form systems. car - ahead of its time," said computer of cases, firms could up­ before they can be entered The centre, located behind Brock scientist Daphne Gelbart. "It allows date their own CD library into the database. Hall, is an outgrowth of a research lawyers to quickly find and retrieve every two weeks through a While FLEXICON is a project into artificial intelligence and relevant cases easily, cheaply and in­ single service at minimal generic program which can the law started six years ago with a $2 telligently." cost. He added that all Ca­ be adapted to any kind of million grant from IBM. Gelbart and UBC Law Professor nadian cases cited in law, the centre has also Since 1989, the law and computer J.C. Smith lead a team of seven com­ Canada since 1900 would developed a series of "ex­ centre has been funded by the Social puter programmers and legal experts probably fit onto about 10 Photo by Media Services pert" computer systems fo­ Sciences and Humanities Research on campus at the UBC-IBM Law and compact discs. Daphne Gelbart uses FLEXICON system on laptop. cusing on common areas Council, the Law Foundation of B.C. Computer Centre. They are currently "We look at the lawyer and this database, the program automatically of litigation such as whiplash, nervous and the B.C. Science Council. increasing the program's case capac­ program as an integrated system," said breaks each case down into four areas: shock, malicious prosecution, impaired Along with its research compo­ ity and processing speed with the aim Smith. "The database can be seen as legal concepts, facts, statutes and other driving and loss of future earnings. nent, the centre offers a course in legal of marketing it within two years. an extension of a lawyer's own cases cited. It was Smith's in-depth analysis of reasoning and artificial intelligence to Smith said that with so much legal memory of cases." When searching for cases relevant legal structures which formed the ba­ UBC law students. It also serves as the information already on hand and so As new cases arrive from the courts to a trial, lawyers simply type in terms sis for the centre's research in 1986. focal point for graduate work in much more generated daily, it just and are entered into the FLEXICON associated with each item group and He devised a database which dissects artifical intelligence and law. Club assists students Calling Seniors' dental clinic with new businesses all Authors! Continued from Page 1 researchers and Are you the author of a book to be built at UBC and venture capital issues. practitioners A range of other initiatives has also the opportunity published between April 1991 By CONNIE FILLETTI been designed to complement the work to bring entre­ and December 1991? The University of British Colum­ of the centre, including the UBC En­ preneurial is­ If so, we would like to hear bia has entered into an agreement trepreneurship Club. sues to the fore­ from you! with the federal government to estab­ Fourth-year marketing student front—to unite On March 10,1992 lish a geriatric dental clinic serving Caroline Loui-Ying, club president, theory with the veterans and senior citizens of said the club was established to pro­ practice," said President David Strangway B.C. vide students with assistance in start­ Goldberg. and University Librarian Veterans Affairs Canada will con­ ing a new business, networking op­ "The issues Amit Ruth Patrick tribute $650,000 — approximately portunities and a forum to exchange that relate to the are hosting the one-half the capital cost—to the new new venture ideas. formation and growth of new enter­ 2nd Annual Reception for facility, which will be constructed as "We hope that the Vancouver busi­ prises in both independent and corpo­ an addition to the UBC Dental Clinic ness community will look to our associa­ rate settings will be rigorously re­ UBC Authors. located on campus. The university tion as a potential resource," she said. searched and discussed." If you're a UBC author, will match the federal government's Commerce and Businesss Admin­ The centre's initial seminar took place grant. istration Dean Michael Goldberg said January 20-22. The workshop led by please contact The clinic will be a multi-pur­ the centre will play a major role in the Amit, Professor Kenneth MacCrimmon Isabel Pitfield, pose research, teaching and dental faculty's continuing efforts to reach and Associate Dean Peter Frost, addressed Main Library care facility. Its mandate includes out to B.C. and Canadian business a wide range of issues that relate to the (822-8208). providing consultative services, re­ Robertson communities. development and management of new garding veterans' needs, to dentists "This centre offers venture capital business ventures. in the community, and dental care to struction of the geriatric dental the veterans and senior citizens of clinic is complete. The new fa­ the province. cility will serve veterans and "The facility will serve as a ma­ older adult out-patients from all jor dental referral resource for vet­ areas of the province. Five undergrads win scholarships erans, as well as other senior "We are pleased to be part of this populations in the community and project, especially because it will By GAVIN WILSON tions to furthering mutual understand­ in Motion tour. As well, she is a province, with an emphasis on oral result in improved dental care for Five UBC students have been ing between Sikhs and other Canadi­ competitive rower. cancer, facial pain, joint disorders our veterans," said Gerald honored with major undergraduate ans. Clark Wilson, architecture, is the and dental management," said Dr. Merrithew, minister of Veterans scholarships. Todd Sankey, fourth-year engi­ winner of the $3,500 Amy E. Sauder Paul Robertson, dean of UBC's Fac­ Affairs Canada. UBC President David Strangway neering physics, is the winner of the Scholarship and the $ 1,500 Jean Craig ulty of Dentistry. He added that veterans, in ad­ presented the scholarships, valued up $5,000 John H. Mitchell Memorial Smith Scholarship. He achieved the He added that the facility will dition to being able to use their to $5,000, at a luncheon at the Faculty Scholarship. Sankey is active in highest academic average in his class also provide a spectrum of educa­ dentist of choice in their own Club earlier this month. sports such as ball hockey and vol­ last year. Active in sports and drama, tional programs in areas related to communities, will also have pri­ The winning students were: leyball and trains as a triathlete while he does volunteer work to fulfill the geriatric dentistry, and will be a ority access to this specialized Jeevan Deol and Kate Tully, both in maintaining a first-class average in recreational needs of disabled chil­ productive environment for clinical facility. the Faculty of Arts; Todd Sankey his studies. He is also active in his dren. and basic research. UBC President David Strangway and Clark Wilson, both in the Fac­ church. Lan Yip, law, is the winner of the Dental services currently provided praised the joint venture, calling it a ulty of Applied Science; and Lan Kate Tully, fourth-year English $2,250 Harry Logan Memorial Schol­ by the Veterans Affairs Dental Clinic true commitment to the care and qual­ Yip, Faculty of Law. honors, is the winner of the $5,000 arship. An accomplished pianist and a at the Shaughnessy site of University ity of life of Canada's aging popula­ Deol, a third-year arts student, is Sherwood LettMemorial Scholarship. published poet, Yip is also active in Hospital and by the UBC Dental Clinic tion. the winner of the $5,000 C.K. Choi She has acted as a volunteer in the sports such as figure skating and will be combined. Strangway, Merrithew and Scholarship. He maintains top marks African country of Liberia and has hockey. She volunteers with the Law Veterans admitted to the Robertson will sign the capital contri­ in courses as diverse as medieval Hindi, also volunteered with autistic chil­ Student Legal Advice Program and Shaughnessy site of University bution agreement Jan. 24. English and calculus and was also dren, the Western Wilderness Com­ the legal clinic at the Chinese Cultural Hospital will continue to receive The new clinic is expected to open cited for his considerable contribu­ mittee, Kidney Foundation and Man Centre. in-patient dental care after con- in January, 1993. UBC REPORTS January 23.1992 3 Teachers meet special needs of children By CHARLES KER and how to walk with a cane. They four to eight due to improved medical Doug Lang had been an elemen­ also help teachers adjust in the class­ technology. tary school teacher for four years room, liaise with parents at home and Says Jan: "Premature babies and before he met Kaare Dehard, a Grade supply students with technological critically ill children with extensive 5 student blind from birth. That was aids and reading materials with large brain damage who would have died 10 years ago. print. 10 years ago are being saved today." Today, Lang specializes in help­ Lang, who works with 10 students There is a similar need for teachers ing students with little or no sight, in seven different schools in Surrey, specialized in the area of hearing loss. while his former student now runs a figures that he drives close to 800 Assistant Professor Janet Jamieson computer shop a few miles from his kilometres a month. said there are currently approximately old school in Mission. "The whole goal of the job is to do 40 vacancies in the B.C. school sys­ It was his experience with Dehard yourself out of ajob because there are tem for teachers of students who are that led Lang to take a correspond­ always more kids coming," he said. deaf and hard of hearing. Canada- ence course in braille and eventually "Success is measured by getting them wide, there are about 10,000 chilren enrol in UBC's Faculty of Education to the point where they can do things between birth and 21 who are receiv­ diploma program to teach children for themselves." ing special education services because with visual impairments. The increased demand for special of hearing loss. Lang is one of 60 teachers in Brit­ needs teachers may soon result in UBC's specialized program Professor Sally Rogow has worked with 12-year-old Irene Chu for more ish Columbia who travel from school UBC's diploma programs for deaf dealing with education of deaf than 10 years. Despite cerebral palsy and an acute vision problem, Irene to school catering to the special needs and hard of hearing students and those students graduates between 12 has learned to read and communicate using Morse code. of students with serious vision prob­ with visual impairments being up­ and 15 teachers each year. It is Jamieson expects enrolments will ti ves to teachers who return to school lems. In many cases, their ability to graded to Master's degrees. one of four such university pro­ increase in the coming years as for post-graduate work in special- talk and move is further restricted by Sally Rogow, director of the di­ grams in the country. school districts start offering incen- ized areas. physical and mental illnesses such as ploma program for the visually im­ cerebral palsy or Down's syndrome. paired and professor in the Depart­ Now in its 16th year, the diploma ment of Educational Psychology and program is the only full-time aca­ Special Education, said there are Around & About demic offering of its kind in Canada. 800 children in B.C. who are either Since its introduction, the program partially or totally blind. She added has boasted a 100 per cent employ­ that close to half of these children ment rate with close to 150 graduates also have additional disabilities such working across Canada, as well as in as cerebral palsy or Down's syn­ India and Australia. drome. Campus art treasures The dozen certified teachers who According to Dr. James Jan, pro­ By RON BURKE Artful Dining at Faculty Club overseen by a sub-committee ofthe enrol each year take 15 units of fessor of Pediatric Neurology at the ell, it's January again, Student Administrative Commis­ coursework combined with 15 weeks B.C. Children's Hospital, the number which means people You might be surprised to learn sion. of practical classroom experience and of visually impaired children in the are filled with all that the newly renovated Faculty Club "The shows are not just exhibi­ graduate as "itinerant specialist teach­ province has doubled in the last dec­ Wkinds of good inten­ has a very healthy art collection, com­ tions of paintings," says AMS Facili­ ers." They help students from pre­ ade. Dr. Jan said for every 10,000 tions. Many people annually re­ posed mostly of works purchased in ties Manager Leslie Kanerva. "We school to Grade 12 adapt to blindness births, the number of babies born solve to take in more of the local the 1950s and '60s. Works by West get everything from pottery to ce­ by teaching braille, computer skills with sight problems has risen from arts; at UBC, there are excellent Coast artists Jack Shadbolt and Toni ramic tile artwork to photography." opportunities all around us. Onley are currently displayed through­ Students submit proposals to the Traditional favorites include out the club. committee each spring for consid­ Networks of Centres of Museum of Anthropology exhib­ In addition to his duties at the Fine eration, and Kanerva says virtually its, Frederic Wood Theatre produc­ Arts Gallery, Watson chairs the Fac­ all proposals are accepted. tions and concerts at the School of ulty Club's fine arts committee, which "The committee tries not to edit Excellence open doors Music's Recital Hall. But those are is faced with the challenge of what to the proposals," she says. "The gallery by no means the only venues wor­ do with all of the club's art. is open for all kinds of submissions." cellence is a four-year, $240-million By CONNIE FILLETTI thy of a visit. The committee will make a rec­ Another upcoming highlight is program, announced by the federal UBC recognized the contribution ommendation to the club's board of an exhibition of works by fourth- Ministry of State for Science and of the provincial government to the Video Parodies at Fine Arts directors later this year on which year Fine Arts students, Mar. 15- Technology in October, 1989, to pro­ Networks of Centres of Excellence Gallery direction to take with the collection. 28. Admission to the gallery is free. (NCE) Program at the university's new mote Canadian fundamental and long- Options include expanding the col­ NCE facilities on Jan. 20. term applied research. The current exhibition (to Feb. 8) at lection now, staying with the existing International Art at Asian The government of British Colum­ The Networks of Centres of Ex- the Fine Arts Gallery, located in the pieces, or selling off some of the Centre bia has committed $20 million over basement of Main Library, is Mono- inventory to generate funds for future four years from the Science and Tech­ dramas and Loops, by Vancouver artist art purchases. The glass showcases in the Asian nology Fund to provide infrastructure Stan Douglas. The Monodramas are Admission to the club is by mem­ Centre's foyer currently feature support to the NCEs based in the prov­ New academic short, commercial length parodies of bership only. brightly colored ceremonial dolls ince. the conventions of television. These from the hill tribes of northeast chairs created UBC, the national leader in three of will be shown on video monitors in the Student Art in AMS Gallery Thailand. The centre also houses a the centres, has received $34 million gallery, as well as being broadcast on multi-functional performance space in federal funding and $ 14.4 million in The UBC Board of Governors BCTV through to Feb. 5 during late During the academic year, the used for films, conferences, exhib­ provincial grants. approved the creation of 14 new night hours. Admission to the gallery is Alma Mater Society's Art Gallery on its and cultural performances. In total, 55 UBC researchers are academic chairs at its January meet­ free. the main floor of the Student Union For example, last November the involved in 12 ofthe 15 NCEs, more ing. Curator Scott Watson says the Building features one-to-two week centre hosted the Nizami festival, a than any other Canadian university The chairs are Landscape and Douglas exhibition is a good exam­ exhibitions by (mostly UBC) stu­ day-long event featuring the mu­ participating in the program. Liveable Environment; Food Pro­ ple of what the gallery is all about. dents. The current line-up of student sic, dance, literature and food of The centres headquartered in tection; Food Marketing; Alcan "Our mandate is to exhibit con­ works makes way for an exhibition of Persia. Tentatively scheduled for UBC's facilities are: the Canadian Chair in Materials Process Engi­ temporary art with a strong focus pieces from the AMS collection, Feb. March are an Indonesia Day and a Bacterial Diseases Network; the Ca­ neering; Elizabeth Kenny McCann on Canada and art of our region," 16-29. The collection features con­ kimono exhibition. nadian Genetic Diseases Network; and Chair or Professorship in Nursing; he says. temporary Canadian works and is Admission to the centre is free. the Protein Engineering Network. Sci­ Marianne Koerner Chair in Brain Watson suggests that because it entists from these and three other net­ Diseases; Alcan Chair in is a university gallery, there is an works occupy laboratory space in the Neurosciences; Cardiology; CN. expectation it will take risks and building. Woodward Chair in Surgery; Chair emphasize intellectually challeng­ in Audiology and Speech Science; Selection ofthe Networks of Centres ing work. Mark Park/Arthritis Society Chair of Excellence from more than 150 appli­ "We are specifically mandated in Rheumatology; Harold cants was made by an international panel not to follow fashion," he says, Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair comprising prominent members of the "but at the same time we attempt to in Arthritic Diseases; Fisheries scientific and medical communities. make our projects accessible, so Oceanography; and Gobind "UBC is very appreciative of the that people can respond to them." Khorana Chair in Biological Chem­ support from the provincial govern­ Watson looks forward to the gal­ istry. ment," said Robert Miller, vice-presi­ lery's scheduled late-'93 move to a dent of research. "They are making it In other business the board ap­ new building, which is currently in possible to implement the programs proved the establishment of a Cen­ the design stage. Construction of for which we successfully competed. tre for Applied Ethics within the the new gallery will be funded by a The high tech developments are good Faculty of Graduate Studies. generous contribution from the for British Columbia." The board also designated the Morris and Helen Belkin Founda­ Tom Perry, Minister of Advanced period of October 11-17, 1992, tion, with matching funds from the Education, Training and Technology, Photo by Media Services UBC Health Sciences Week. provincial government. Scott Watson in the UBC Fine Arts Gallery. officiated at the Jan. 20th ceremonies. 4 UBCREPORTS January23.1992

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MONDAY, JAN. 27 j SATURDAY, FEB. 1 \ r CALENDAR DEADLINES BC Cancer Research Seminar Vancouver Institute Saturday For events in the period February 9 to February 22, notices must be submitted by UBC faculty or staff on proper Calendar forms Night Lecture Schedule Dependence In no later than noon on Tuesday, January 28 to the Community Relations Office, Room 207, 6328 Memorial Rd., Old Combined Modalities. Dr. Too Hot To Handle: The ^ Robert F. Kallman, Thera­ Administration Building. For more information call 822-3131. The next edition of UBC Reports will be published February 6. Story Of Cold Fusion. Dr. peutic Radiology, Stanford Notices exceeding 35 words may be edited. The number of items for each faculty or department will be limited to four per issue. Frank Close, head, Theory ^ U. BC Cancer Research Division, Rutherton Centre Lecture Theatre at Appleton Laboratory, Ox­ 12pm. Call 877-6010. Botany Tuesday Seminar Distinguished Medical Re­ Students For Forestry Aware­ ford. IRC #2 at 8:15pm. Series search Lecture ness Call 822-3131. Agrobacterium-Mediated Trans­ Blood Coagulation And Speaker Series. Role Of Forestry In Mechanical Engineering formation In Flax. Dr. Alan G. Hemophilia. Dr. Ross T.A. Managing For Carbon Cycling. Seminar McHughen, Crop Science/Plant MacGillivray, Biochemis­ Patrick Moore, BC Carbon Project. Ecology, U. of Saskatchewan. Bio­ try. IRC #6 from 12:30- MacMillan 166 from 12:30-1:30pm. | SUNDAY, FEB. 2 j «. Investigation Of A Powered Upper Limb Sciences 2000 from 12:30-1:30pm. 1:30pm. Call Susan Mar- Call 731-2613. Orthosis. Carolyn Anglin, MASc student. Call 822-2133. lin at 822-4305. Civil/Mechanical Engineering 1202 from The Museum Of Anthropology 3:30-4:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822- Sunday Afternoon 6200/4350. 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DRAFT POLICY AND PROCEDURES CONFLICT OF INTEREST

pended. The distraction of non-University PREAMBLE: UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA occupations, the expenditure of emotional energies, the obligations contingent on ac­ "From their beginnings, universities have cepting external fees and salaries may all accepted the responsibility for preserving interfere in the proper discharge of the pri­ and advancing formal knowledge. The mary University duties. University of British Columbia has shared January 15, 1992 6. The essential principle of the Universi­ ~ this responsibility since its founding. Now ty's policy on outside commitments to tasks ,, with the development of a knowledge-inten­ Dear Colleagues: outside the responsibilities of faculty or staff sive society, the crucial function of the uni­ members to the University - that is their versity to preserve and extend our stock of responsibilities to students, the discipline, knowledge grows ever more challenging." I urge you to review the following draft policy and procedures on conflict of colleagues, service and support - must be -SecondtoNone, the UBC Mission State­ interest. They are at an early stage of development and your advice on them will greatly such that their University responsibilities are ment assist in further revisions. completely satisfied. " The University is a forum for critical dis- 7. Faculty members shall disclose in - cussion and debate and a locus of unbiased While a number of UBC policies touch on conflict of interest issues, they are not writing the extent, nature, and timing of all inquiry. It is responsible for advancing and coordinated and do not address the broad range of topics of concern to UBC and its faculty outside professional activities to the admin­ disseminating knowledge. It is important to and staff members. Bringing these matters together in a policy statement with comprehensive istrative head of their unit so that the individu­ retain the public's trust and confidence in procedures to support it will increase consistency across campus, provide formal records al's obligations and the extent of those order to play such a role. where needed, and provide protection for both individuals and UBC. This draft is intended obligations to outside organizations are — The University expects each of its mem- to replace existing policies PeB-7 (Honoraria Paid from Research Contracts and from Other known by the University. _ bers - faculty and staff - to act ethically and Funding Agreements to Members of Faculty), PeB-8 (Honoraria to Full-Time Members of 8. Prior written approval of the University with integrity. Among these obligations, Faculty from University Funds), PeB-9 (Faculty and Staff Contracting Work with the (granted by the administrative head of the members acting on the University's behalf University), PeB-16 (Outside Professional Activities), PeB-20 (Grant Funds - Nepotism), unit) shall be required in the following cases: must avoid ethical, legal, financial or other PeB-25 (Monies Deposited in University Accounts by Members of Faculty), and PeB-26 (i) when University services and facilities conflicts of interest. (Honoraria in Specific Purpose of Sponsored Research Accounts). will be used for outside professional activities, except when such uses are POLICY STATEMENT: Substantial consultation was used in developing the initial drafts, and I would like to already provided for in existing regula­ take this opportunity now to thank those who served on the nine committees charged with tions of the University, Faculty or Depart­ preparing the initial drafts. Your suggestions for further improvements will be most helpful ment (such as approved secretarial as­ Conflict of interest is a breach of an if received before the end of February. Please address submissions to Libby Nason. Provost's sistance for a faculty member editing a obligation to the University that has the effect Assistant c/o the President's Office. journal); this approval shall be given only or intention of advancing one's own interest if appropriate arrangements for such orthe interests of others in a way detrimental uses and for their payment (including to the interests or potentially harmful to the Yours sincerely, reimbursement at fair rates for labour, -*• integrity or fundamental mission of the Uni- materials, equipment and space) are v > versity. Conflicts of interest and the appear­ ^<^>>^U made; ance of conflicts of interest must be avoided. r~>v (ii) when rescheduling of activities (e.g. Cases fall into three categories: those David W. Strangway classes or office hours) will result; which require disclosure, those which also President (iii) when the total outside professional require prior approval and those which are activity for a faculty member in any one _„ prohibited. Since the possibilities for conflict year becomes substantial, that is, more of interest are almost limitless and cannot all than an accumulated 26 days per year, • * be covered in procedures, members are Education with a resulting varied workload, it is ex­ exclusive of vacation period; expected to conduct themselves at all times Mike Hartwick, representing: pected that planning and preparation or (iv) when a faculty member will be off with the highest ethical standards in a man­ VP Administration & Finance other activities will fully engage them over campus for a period of 30 consecutive ner which will bear the closest scrutiny, and Michael McDonald, representing: the course of the year. days (excluding holidays); are responsible for seeking guidance from Arts/Graduate Studies 2. Outside professional activities are ex­ (v) when outside professional activities !~* the appropriate source before embarking on Bertie McClean, representing: tra-University activities which involve the are increased during a period of study r, activities which might be questionable. VP Academic & Finance same kind of specialized skills and knowl­ leave; This policy is meant to protect both the Bernie Sheehan, representing: edge that the faculty or staff member prac­ (vi) whenever a member of staff wishes irxJiVtiualandtheiristitution. Membersshould VP Student & Academic Services tices in the employ of the University, and are to engage in an outside professional take the initiative in disclosing conflicts or Vince Sweeney, representing: at the cutting edge of the field or discipline, activity during normal hours of work. potential conflicts of interest. This is an Medicine not merely involving the routine/standard 9. Subject to approval by the President, essential first step. Disclosure is important practice of a profession. Activities such as Departments or Faculties may formulate in dealing with situations in which there may volunteer work, community work and the their own definition of "substantial" and for­ < * be differing judgements about whether a PROCEDURES: running of businesses not related to work mulate more detailed procedures on outside conflict exists or in which it is not clear if the done at the University are normally not professional activities, consistent with these appropriate action is to refrain from the considered outside professional activities. university-wide procedures, concerning the activity or to seek prior approval. (a) EXTRA-UNIVERSITY 3. The University recognizes that the distinction between paid and unpaid profes­ Guidelines have been developed about ACTIVITIES competence and effectiveness of faculty sional activity, participation in continuing t- the acceptability of certain activities in the 1. Fu'i-time appointments involve a year- and staff may be enhanced by their partici­ education courses, the procedures for re­ \j, following areas: extra-university activities, round (except for the vacation period) com­ pation in certain kinds of outside profes­ porting outside professional activities, and [ financial and non-financial benefits, confi­ mitment to teaching, research, service, sup­ sional activities. For example, they can other matters. dential information, favouritism in employ­ port activities, and participation in the life of contribute to the professional development ment, scholarly activity, purchasing and sell­ 10. Activities of a non-professional nature the University. of the individual through the acquisition of ing activities, teaching, and external rela­ (such as running a business, or performing new skills, external contexts and techniques tions. While classes are in session, faculty voluntary or community work), which do not members normally will be assigned formal or provide additional opportunity for applica­ enhance the competence and effectiveness Rigorous application of the guidelines is teaching duties. They are expected to tion of knowledge to practical situations, and of faculty and staff members in their work at important. It is expected that administrative supervise graduate students or engage in thus increase the individual's effectiveness the University, must neither interfere in any heads of units and persons exercising sig­ other teaching activities as required and in teaching, research, service and support way with their full commitment of time and nificant authority will take immediate and carry out scholarly activity all year. During endeavours. energy to the University nor use any re­ appropriate action when they becomeaware parts of the academic year when full teach­ 4. Furthermore, such participation fre­ sources of the University. of violations. ing duties are not assigned or University quently advances the purposeof the Univer­ USE OF UBC'S NAME service requirements are diminished, the sity in serving the needs of the larger com­ Members of the University community With appreciation forthe work of the initial faculty member's scholarly or professional munity which it is a part through fostering the may express their opinions outside the Uni­ advisory group: activities are expected to increase through transfer and application of knowledge. versity with the same freedom as other Philip Bryden, representing: research, field work, writing or studying. 5. Yet, extra-University activities may citizens. Such expressions are solely the Law Similarly, for those full-time staff mem­ produce consequences that are not to be responsibility of the individual, and the Uni­ Jerry Coombs, representing: bers who support the yearly academic cycle measured merely in terms of hours ex­ versity assumes no responsibility for them, UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA DRAFT POLICY AND PROCEDURES - CONFLICT OF INTEREST

except for statements issued on behalf of rental is charged at established rates (taking At the University, many committees the University by those so authorized to act into account depreciation and rates reflec­ are charged with responsibilities for, or at (d) FAVOURITISM IN by the University administration. tive of the value of the equipment's use). times involved in discussing, confidential 4. Many faculty and staff members are and sensitive matters. Faculty and staff EMPLOYMENT With appreciation for the work of the initial remunerated for consultation in their profes­ members participating on such commit­ The employment policies of many organi­ advisory group: sions, and to avoid the appearance of con­ tees are alerted to the importance of zations proscribe the employment of mem­ Patricia Ariin, representing: flict of interest, should refrain from soliciting maintaining the confidentiality of details bers of the same family or require some form Education clients for private practice through connec­ of the discussion and decisions made. of independent approval where such con­ Jerome Atrens, representing: tions at the University. This applies not only Examples include personnel committees flicts of interest occur. The problem of this Law to government agencies, privatecompanies involved in the selection or appointment approach is to define as familial all the David Barrett, representing: and the public, but also to students and of candidates for employment, in deci­ personal relationships that could lead to Forestry fellow members of faculty and staff. For sions relating to promotion, tenure, and preferential treatment in the hiring of particu­ Michael Blades, representing: example, a perception on the part of a salary adjustment, committees involved lar individuals. As an example, the hiring of student that he/she is being coerced/ex­ in the academ ic assessment of students, a next door neighbour or a fellow club Peter Frost, representing: ploited through referral for assistance could and administrative committees dealing member, for that reason alone, may be just Commerce & Business Administration be of detriment to UBC and the student. with such matters as financial manage­ as unfair and damaging to an organization's Philip Hill, representing: Student requests to their instructors/advi­ ment and control, procurement and ten­ reputation and public image as the hiring of Applied Science sors for professional service should be re­ dering, the selection of architects, etc. a member of the same family in similar Bertie McClean, representing: ferred to other experts. When such requests Theresponsibilityformaintainingtnecon- circumstances. VP Academic & Provost are of a nature such that the instructor/ fidentiality of information of documents in­ Therefore, the University takes every Tim Miner, representing: advisor believes he or she should provide cludes the responsibility for ensuring, as far precaution to guard against favouritism of VP Administration & Finance thfe professional service, this should only be as is reasonable and practicable, that such every kind in hiring. Faculty and staff mem- Bill Webber, representing: done after discussion of the matter with the information or documents are not directly or bersmust be scrupulously fair and honest in VP Academic & Provost administrative head of the unit to further indirectly made available to unauthorized ensuring that positions are well advertised explore alternate sources. Only in excep­ persons. and that appointments are offered always to (b) FINANCIAL AND NON- tional cases should the referral be retained (ii) DIRECTORSHIPS AND MEMBER­ the best-qualified available candidates. In by the instructor/advisor. SHIPS IN BOARDS so doing, however, the University acknowl­ FINANCIAL GAIN While there are many benefits to be edges that, occasionally and in unique cir­ 1. Acceptance of gifts, entertainment, With appreciation for the work of the initial gained by both the individual and UBC cumstances, there are cases in which, to travel, and services for personal use from advisory group: from a faculty or staff member's active fulfil the mission of the University, potential people or companies who do business with Bob Blake, representing: involvement in community service activi­ conflicts of interest may arise. the University could impede the objectivity of Science ties, there is also the concern that such When a faculty or staff member is in a faculty and staff members and create a George Eaton, representing: activity could conflict with a faculty or position to influence personnel decisions conflicting obligation to that person or com­ Agricultural Science staff member's obligations to the Univer­ (such as the recruitment, offer of employ­ pany contrary to the obligation of faculty and Peter Frost, representing: sity. ment, evaluation of performance, promo­ staff members to UBC. Commerce & Business Administration A faculty or staff member approached to tion, granting of tenure, or termination of For this reason, it is incumbent on the Bob Hindmarch, representing: serve as a member of a board, whether of a employment) with respect to another with individual faculty or staff member to initiate a Vice President Student & Academic Serv­ for-profit, charitable, or advocacy organiza­ whom the faculty or staff member has a discussion with the administrative head of ices tion, must obtain the approval of his or her relationship which might reasonably be the unit whenever the individual is about to Ken Kush, representing: department head and dean (or vice presi­ construed as a conflict or potential conflict of be offered gifts, entertainment, travel, or Vice President Student & Academic Serv­ dent in the case of a non-departmentalized interest, then thefaculty or staff member has services so that the issues surrounding ices faculty or administrative department) if such a duty to disclose the situation to the admin­ obligation may be completely disclosed and Bertie McClean, representing: service has the potential to affect perform­ istrative head of the unit. approval obtained before a personal benefit v7ce President Academic & Provost ance of the job for which the member is In selection decisions, the administrative is received. Administrative heads of units, in Chuck Rooney, representing: employed. In granting approval, considera­ head of the unit has the responsibility of considering requests, will take into consid­ Vice President Administration & Finance tion will be given to the interests of the deciding whether approval will be given to eration the source, value, purpose and fre­ Jack Saddler, representing: University, as well as to benefit that might make an offer of employment. Among other quency of offering in assessing the case. Forestry accrue to the individual and outside organi­ considerations, the administrative head Any potential detriment to the University Stephen Salzberg, representing: zation from such membership. If there is should seek assurance that a reasonable which is identified should be grounfe for Law potential for detriment to the University, search has been made, taking into account denial of the request. Terry Sumner, representing: approval will not normally be given. Unless the nature ofthe workto be done and thatthe 2. A conflict of interest appears to exist Vice President Administration & Finance appointed as a representative of the Univer­ applicant is the best available candidate for when faculty and staff members take part in sity, and recognized and recorded as such the job. decisions to transact UBC business with a (c) CONFIDENTIAL by the University, a faculty or staff member Normally, faculty and staff members are company in which they have a material serving on the board of an outside organiza­ expected to avoid apparent and actual con­ interest. Therefore, the responsibility rests INFORMATION tion does so as in his or her individual flict of interest situations by not participating with individuals to disclose whenever they (i) While an important function of a univer­ capacity. in the decision-making process with respect have influence over a decision about a sity isdissemination of knowledge and trans­ (iii) INSIDER KNOWLEDGE to the other person. For example, a faculty proposed contract between UBC and a fer of information, there are situations when Unless the individual has proprietary rights, member is required to withdraw from a company in which they have substantial certain information is confidential. Confiden­ it is deemed to be unprofessional conduct departmental committee charged with evalu­ holdings and to withdraw from the UBC tial information is that which a reasonable and therefore not permitted to make use of ating the other person's case for tenure or decision-making process. person would wish to keep private and that knowledge gained through employment at promotion. 3. UBC equipment, materials, supplies which might be injurious to the University or UBC which is not generally available to the There are, however, cases in which this and services are for University use and not an individual if released. Confidential and public for non-University purposes or invest­ is not possible, such as that of a researcher forthe personal useof members of faculty or sensitive information about the affairs of the ments. It is also inappropriate to use for who employs a research assistant on a staff. University within the knowledge of members personal gain privileged information acquired grant. If, in such a situation, the faculty or It is normally not acceptable for a depart­ of faculty and staff is not to be disclosed to as a result of a faculty or staff member's staff member and/or administrative head of ment to permit the casual borrowing of others. University-supported activities. unit deem that a disclosed potential conflict commonplace equipment. However, if bor­ Examples of confidential information in­ of interest may warrant monitoring rather rowing is permitted, it must not impede the clude, but are not limited to, most personnel With appreciation for the work of the initial than avoidance, the administrative head will operation of UBC functions in any way and matters, matters relating to a studenf s per­ advisory group: consult with the Associate Vice President the head of the administrative unit deter­ formance and status, and donor informa­ John Chase, representing: Human Resources and/or Associate Vice mines in advance the amount of charge, tion. For instance, personal information Vice President Administration & Finance President Academic, as appropriate, who taking into account depreciation, to be ap­ such as earnings, address, marital status, Don Farquhar, representing: will determine procedures to be followed to plied as a rental. social insurance number, etc. about any Vice President Student & Academic Serv­ ensure the systematic monitoring of the UBC owns many pieces of large-scale, employee of the University may not be ices potential conflict of interest throughout the specialized equipment not available else­ released to enquirers by either the Depart­ Dorothy Finnigan, representing: period of employment. The process by where in the province. As a service to the ment of Human Resources or by any other v?ce President External Affairs which monitoring occurs shall be consistent, community, use of this equipment may be University department, faculty or school, Brian Holl, representing: fair, unbiased and documented in order to arranged at the administrative unif s discre­ without prior written authorization from the Agricultural Science protect both the individual(s) and the Univer­ tion, provided that such use does not inter­ individual employee in question. Likewise, Bertie McClean, representing: sity and will normally include events such as fere with the activities for which the equip­ no such or similar information about a stu­ Vice President Academic & Provost recruitment, offer of employment, perform­ ment was acquired, that appropriate super­ dent may be released to inquirers without his Tae Oum, representing: ance evaluation, tenure, promotion, disci­ vision of the use of the equipment is ar­ or her prior written authorization. Further­ Commerce & Business Administration pline and termination of employment. ranged, that the borrower purchase insur­ more, certain aspects of University financial Ruth Warick, representing: A record of each case will be documented ance (not only for the physical asset during information, including sales, purchases, fund­ V7ce President Student & Academic Serv­ and kept on file in the office ofthe appropriate the period of the loan but also for liability for ing, tenders, real estate transactions and ices Associate Vice President for the duration of the equipment's operation, naming UBC on financial planning is both confidential and Bob Will, representing: the employment and in accordance with its policy as an additional insured), and that sensitive. Vice President Academic & Provost legislated requirements governing employ- UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA DRAFT POLICY AND PROCEDURES - CONFLICT OF INTEREST

ment records. Each record must contain a For example... a UBC faculty member who has a signifi­ ber in excess of $10,000 as defined in signed statement of agreement between • It could be a conflict of interest if cant interest in a company works on a item #2 above shall be forwarded by the the individual(s) and the University which research applications and reports are project of interest to the company is Dean of the Faculty to the Vice President permits the University to: release informa­ not handled expeditiously, and the con­ asked to assign his or her intellectual Academic & Provost for consideration. tion concerning the process used to monitor tent of such applications and reports not property to the company without disclo­ 4. The Research Administrator shall for­ the potential conflict of interest: and, with the treated confidentially and honestly. sure to UBC. ward to the Vice President Academic & written permission of the individuai(s) for • Use of applications and reports for •A UBC faculty member has a significant Provost at the end of each month a list of all whom there is a potential conflict of interest, purposes other than the review is con­ interest in a company and through the research contracts which involve honoraria release information concerning the sub­ sidered a conflict of interest. activity utilizes intellectual property to to members of faculty. stantive elements of the case. ETHICAL TRADITIONS OF THE DIS­ which students, UBC staff or other fac­ 5. Faculty and staff members are to Members of faculty and staff will be asked CIPLINE: On certain matters, members of ulty members have made substantial select the method of receiving an hono­ to review their current relations with other a discipline or field of study may have vested contributions without recognition orcom- rarium from the following options in advance employees atthe University and to disclose interests that correspond to the interests of pensation to the other individuals. of any payment being made: any potential conflicts of interest which might a researcher who is under review which are • Supervising faculty or staff members (a) Honoraria may be accepted for an presently exist to the administrative head of conflicts of interest in the adjudication of use University students or staff on Uni­ individual's personal use and are then to be their unit. ethical issues. As leaders in their fields, versity time to carry out work on behalf of considered as income, are included in the members of the University community are a company in which they have a signifi­ individual's T4 slip for income tax purposes, With appreciation for the work of the initial expected to offer their expertise; however, cant interest. and are paid through the Payroll Section of advisory group: when the University is investigating allega­ •University resources, space or facilities the Department of Financial Services. The Rae Baudouin, representing: tions of possible unethical conduct arising are used by a faculty or staff member to procedure for initiating this payment is: Arts internally, the views of scholars withavested benefit a private concern in which the (i) A memo requesting payment, indicat­ Elizabeth Bongie, representing: interest should be balanced with views from individual has a significant interest. ing its purpose and the account number Arts outside the field or discipline. • Charges for use of the University's to be charged, signed for approval by Frank Eastham, representing: For example... specialized laboratories or equipment both the administrative head of the unit Vice President Administration & Finance • It could be considered a conflict of which are differential for outsider organi­ and one additional level above, is sentto Carol Gibson, representing: interest for the issues surrounding the zations, may lead to allegations of Faculty Records in the Office of the Vice Vice President Student & Academic Serv­ sacrifice of animals in various situations, favoritism. President Academic & Provost. When a ices such as teaching laboratories for first payment is to be made by another Fac­ Tony Hickling, representing: year courses or in research of great With appreciation for the work of the initial ulty, the signatures of both deans are Law potential to alleviate severe human suf­ advisory group: required. Bertie McClean, representing: fering, to be decided solely by research­ Kellogg Booth, representing: (ii) Payments may be requested in Vice President Academic & Provost ers who use animals in their work. Graduate Studies monthly instalments or in one or more Jim Sherrill, representing: RECOGNITION OF SCHOLARSHIP: Don Brunette, representing: lump sums. Education It is unethical and not acceptable to fail to Dentistry (b) Faculty or staff members may decline Bill Webber, representing: give proper recognition to any reliance on Frank Curzon, representing: the honorarium for personal use, but may Vice President Academic & Provost the ideas, work or assistance of others, or to Science wish to use it for research, for a donation to Larry Weiler, representing: fail to obtain prior permission for the use of Hermann Dommel, representing: the University or for other University activi­ Science work done or results obtained by others. Applied Science ties. A member may also direct monies INDEPENDENCE IN CHOOSING LI­ J. Evan Kreider, representing: received for consulting or other professional (e) SCHOLARLY CENSEES: There are a variety of possible Arts fees to a University account. The individual avenues from which UBC can choose for Jack Leigh, representing: makes a written request for a separate ACTIVITIES licensing a discovery or invention, such as a Vice President Student & Academic Serv­ account to be established, approved by the Since members ofthe university commu­ new company established for the specific ices Director or Head and Dean (Dean only in nity build on each other's research, creative purpose of bringing the invention to market Bertie McClean, representing: non-departmentalized Faculties and Direc­ and professional work of distinction, they are or an existing company in British Columbia Vice President Academic & Provost tor and Vice President for in non-academic mutually dependent on the honesty and or of international origin. Often the choice is Jim Murray, representing: units). care with which they conduct such work and directed to a company which can best mar­ Vice President Research For accounts to be used to promote report results. Members^an foster an ket the invention/discovery and has the Steve Ryan, representing: research, the authority is the Research Ad­ environment characterized^^penness of capability to commercialize the product with Vice President Administration & Finance ministrator. For accounts to be used for any communications and intero^bendence of wide dissemination. The importance of Brent Skura, representing: other University activities, the auttority is the thought and work by promoting honesty and transfer not only of the patent but also the Agricultural Sciences Vice President Administration ana Finance. appropriate ethical research behavior, and know-how is recognized as essential to the Rick Spratley, representing: In all cases, a description of the purpose of by discouraging misconduct, unethical success of the venture. In making these Vice President Research the account must accompany requests for behavior and irresponsible research, crea­ decisions, the issue of personal gain of the these transfers. The request is approved by tive or professional work. researcher must be addressed. This re­ PAYMENT OF HONORARIA (replaces the Department Head and the Dean. Sign­ Conflict of interest in the conduct and report­ quires the complete disclosure on the part of PeB-7, PeB-8, Peb-25, and PeB-26) ing authority is in the name of a person senior ing of researriVcreati^professicirialworkcan the researcher about involvement with com­ 1. Honoraria to full-time members of to the grantee. Expenditures from such take many forms. In addition, the University's panies under consideration, as the royalties faculty or staff for services rendered to accounts are consistent with regulations ccHTimrtmenttoliaisewith industry and transfer awarded through the license will be adjusted departments other than departments of concerning University accounts. In particu­ technology will often result in arrangements to take into consideration any company which they are members, will normally lar, these accounts shall not be used, directly which are potential conflicts of interest. holdings of the researcher. not be granted if the payment comes or indirectly, for expenditures that provide To protect the University, faculty, staff BUSINESS INVOLVEMENT: A mem­ from University funds. In exceptional personal or private benefits to the donor orto and students, full disclosure in advance of ber of the faculty or staff is considered to cases, payment of such honoraria may any other person. any potential conflict of interest and, where have a potential conflict of interest if, in be allowed, subject to the approval of the appropriate advance approval, is neces­ dealings with the University, the best inter- appropriate Deans, the Office ofthe Presi­ With appreciation forthe work of the initial sary. Any memberof the University commu­ estsof the University could be compromised dent and the Board of Governors. advisory group: nity with a potential conflict of interest such in the personal interest of the faculty or staff The above ruling does not apply to hono­ Kellogg Booth, representing: as those described below shall disclose in member or in the interests of an external raria paid to full-time members of faculty or Graduate Studies writing the details to the administrative head company or agency in which the individual staff from funds specifically provided for the Don Brunette, representing: of the unit in which they work, with a copy to has a significant interest. "Significant inter­ purpose (e.g. stipends for extra-sessional Dentistry the next level up and the Vice President est' implies that, as a result of affiliation with and continuing education teaching). Frank Curzon, representing: Research. an outside organization (formal or informal), 2. Research contracts between the Science The following categories illustrate the the individual can influence that organiza­ University and contracting agencies in­ Hermann Dommel, representing: range of situations which faculty and tion's decisions to the detriment of UBC. volving honoraria paid to members of Applied Science staff members should recognize as po­ Examples of significant interest that could faculty or staff shall be approved by the Evan Kreider, representing: tential conflicts of interest and are not an lead to this situation include but are not Office of the President (Research Ad­ Arts exhaustive list of all types of conflict of limited to: ministration) only on the recommenda­ Jack Leigh, representing: interest situations in the areas of re­ • Share position tion of the Dean of the Faculty, with the Vice President Student & Academic Serv­ search and industry liaison. • Directorship approval of the Head of the Department. ices SERVICE AS A REFEREE: Since the • Managerial position (paid or unpaid) If so recommended, the Research Ad­ Bertie McClean, representing: academic community relies heavily on peer • Consulting relationship ministrator is authorized to sign such Vice President Academic & Provost review for evaluation of research, an ethical For example... contracts on behalf of the University, Jim Murray, representing: burden falls on the shoulders of referees. In •A company in financial difficulty owes provided that the total of all honoraria Vice President Research the role of referee, the researcher could UBC money for a cooperative research paid to the faculty or staff member from Steve Ryan, representing: attempt to take advantage of the knowledge program; a UBC employee with a signifi­ all sources (contracts, grants, etc.) does Vice President Administration & Finance gained through the review processes asso­ cant interest in the company could take not exceed $10,000 during the appoint­ Brent Skura, representing: ciated with research proposals to agencies part in a decision to pay creditors other ment year (July 1 to June 30). Agricultural Sciences and submissions to journals and other pub­ than UBC. 3. Proposals for research contracts Rick Spratley, representing: lications. •A UBC graduate student supervised by which involve honoraria to a faculty mem­ Vice President Research UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA DRAFT POLICY AND PROCEDURES - CONFLICT OF INTEREST

(f) PURCHASING/ vides good value for the consumer's dollar, flicts of interest. They are illustrative of the choose, from the student body, a relative competes fairly with other suppliers of com­ range of issues which concern teaching and to be a research assistant (see also SELLING PROCEDURES parable goods and services, and deals eq­ are by no means all-inclusive. group 5's work on favouritism). The University's approach to avoiding uitably with all its client/customer groups. (i)Students enrolled in courses of teach­ conflicts of interest in purchasing and selling To avoid conflicts of interest in relation­ ers who know them in an extra-University With appreciation forthe work of the initial is to deal at arm's length with suppliers and ships between clients/customers and mem­ context (eg. relative, friend, acquaintance): advisory group: customers by appointing agents authorized bers of the University community, the Uni­ • A conflict of interest could appear to Peter Boothroy, representing: to make decisions on purchasing and selling versity has designated the Surplus Equip­ exist even if the applicant is not a relative Graduate Studies who are separate from units and individuals ment Recycling Facility as agent, responsi­ of a person influential for admission to Jack Diamond, representing: standing to benefit from the purchase/sale. ble for disposal of all surplus furniture and the university, a faculty, school, depart­ Phamaceutical Sciences PURCHASING equipment. Many units on campus sell ment, program or course. For instance, Keith Farquhar, representing: Two objectives of the University's pur­ products and services to on-campus and during the admission process, the child Law chasing policy are: off-campus clientele, such as Food Serv­ ofadecision-makerforagrantjngagency Bertie McClean, representing: • to ensure that the University's immedi­ ices, the Bookstore, Student Housing and could apply to a course for which a VP Academic & Provost ate and continuing requirements for Conference Centre, Athletic Facilities, the faculty member has responsibility for Bob Morford, representing: materials, equipment and services are Library, Media Services, UBC Press, Bio­ admission decisions. If the faculty mem­ Education achieved at optimum value. Optimum medical Communications, continuing edu­ ber is, or could be, in the position of Gordon Page, representing: value in purchasing can be defined as cation programs of various Faculties, and applying for a grant from the same Health Science Coordinator "the delivery of the right good and/or many other departments in accordance with agency, then it would be expected that Gaylea Wong, representing: service to the right place, atthe right time sound retail principles and controls estab­ the faculty member would consult on the VP Academic & Student Services and at the right price." lished under the supervision of the Depart­ matter with the administrative head of • to ensure that all purchasing activities ment of Internal Audit. the department before deciding on the (h) FUNDRAISING are conducted with the highest level of Any transfer of specialized equipment to admission of the student, to avoid any integrity, in full compliance with the law a faculty member who has resigned from appearance of conflict. 1. Although interest from UBC's external and relevant University policies. UBC must have the authorization ofthe Vice • When a close personal relationshipbe - community about the teaching and research University-vendor relationships are im­ President Research, upon the recommen­ tweenateacherandastuderrtwhichmight programs is welcome, decisions concerning portant for dation of the dean. In arriving at a decision, appear to compromise the objectivity of the academe affairs of the University will be • ensuring the long-term procurement of consideration should be given to possible the teacher develops, it is the responsibility made through the appropriate, established goods and services of reliable quality alternate uses/needs for that equipment at of the teacher to disclose the matter to the bodies and authorities, and not be solely and value; UBC, its value, the method of cost recovery administrative head of the unit and to responsive to external pressures. The aca- •ensuring that ourfunds are being spent and any potential use to UBC at its proposed cooperate with measuresforavoidanceof ctemicclecisicfi-makingprocessisestablished wisely to enhance our position relative to new location. the conflict of interest that the administra­ in part to ensure that there is sufficient aca­ other public institutions for government A conflict is considered to exist whenever tive head considers appropriate. demic rationale for activities undertaken. For funding and fund-raising; a personal consideration, benefit or material • When avoidance of apparent conflict of anenctowmenttobeeslablishedforacademic •encouragirigverKtorstxihaveccfTfidence interestcould potentially interfere withoptimizing interest would be unfairto a student (e.g. purposes (eg. scholarship, chair, professor­ inasystem which provides equal opportu­ the dollar return to UBC on its goods or because a particular course is required ship, centre), approval must be obtained by nity to all vendors, without favouritism. services sold. For this reason, the establish­ for their program), administrative heads both Senate arid the Board of Governors. To avoid conflicts and perceptions of ment of prices at fair market value and the of units should make arrangements for 2. Solicitation activities are cleared with conflicts of interest in relationships between dissemination of information about the avail- independent evaluation of the student's and all donations are coordinated through vendors and members of the University ai^lityforsaieofgooclsarxlservicesareaitical. work and address perceptions other the Development Office staff who are as­ community, the University has put into place All faculty and staff members who have students may have regarding fairness signed to campus units. This approach a system of designated agents who operate decisbn-making authority or who are in a and impartiality, as appropriate, for the creates an arm's length relationship be­ at arm's length with vendors. For example: position to influence a decision about a sale protection of the student, the teacher tween the donor and members of the Uni­ •Purchasing Departmentfor equipment, must disclose any personal material interest and the University. versity community who have an interest, be supplies and services in the transaction to the vice president to (ii) Apparent exploitation of students to be it personal or professional, in the donation. It • Bookstore for bookstore merchandise whom their department reports, copying avoided: also ensures relationships between donors and services administrative heads and/or deans, and • engaging students to perform services and the University community are optimal, • Library for books and library materials withdraw from the sale process if deemed of any kind for the teacher where there is avoids duplication and enhances the poten­ • Campus Planning and Development appropriate. an apprehension that failure to comply tial for fundraising. for design and construction contracts will result in a biased evaluation.; 3. The DevetopmentOffice is responsible •Other areas designated by the Director With appreciation for the work of the initial • failure to give proper recognition to any for prospect research and clearance, there­ of Purchasing as decentralized purchas­ advisory group: reliance on the ideas, work or assistance fore being knowledgeable about the donor ing offices, eg. Food Services for food Keith Bowler, representing: of students or failure to obtain, where before acceptance of gifts, to prevent as far commodities whose signing authorities VP Administration & Finance appropriate, prior permission for the use of as possible the embarrassment related to are established under a signing bylaw of Debbie Harvie, representing: work done or results obtained by students; sources unacceptable tothe University. See the Board of Governors. VP Administration & Finance • use of students as human subjects in "UBC Guide to Development and Fund- All acquisitions or contracts above the Michael Kelly, representing: experiments where there is a reason­ Raising", Section C. minimum dollar value established in the VP Student & Academic Services able apprehension that to refuse will 4. It is unacceptable for University repre­ Purchasing Policy will be developed through Bertie McClean, representing: affect their academic standing; sentatives to confer any special treatment the public tendering or competitive bidding VP Academic & Provost • excessive assignment of medical stu­ on donors in the normal academic functions process. Exceptions may be approved by Peter Milroy, representing: dents to routine clinical service duties for of the University, such as admissions, the Director of Purchasing or appropriate VP Student & Academic Services which payment is received from the progress of students and honorary degrees. vice president if special requirements (eg. Ron Reid, representing: Medical Services Association by a hos­ 5. Donors to particular research pro­ small value contracts for creative work) Pharmaceutical Sciences pital or supervising physician; grams who request withholding publication would make the competitive bidding proc­ Mary Risebrough, representing: •student employmentbyafaculty-owned of results will be offered the same conditions ess detrimental to the University. VP Student & Academic Services company; as provided for research contracts. All faculty and staff members who have Christine Samson, representing: • providing students to local employers clecisiorHTiaking authority or who are in a VP Administration & Finance under the guise of cooperative educa­ With appreciation for the work ofthe initial position to influence a decision about a pur- Ann Turner, representing: tion when such situations do not en­ advisory group: chase or contract must disclose in writing any VP Student & Academic Services hance the students' educational experi­ David Edgington, representing: personal material interest in a prospective Don Wehrung, representing: ence through opportunities to acquire/ Arts vendortothe Director of Purchasing (or Direc­ Commerce & Business Administration apply/test knowledge. Janis Hamilton, representing: tor of the Bookstore, University Ubrarian, Di­ (iii) Concerns about personal financial Vice President External Affairs rector of Campus Planning, etc. as appropri­ (g) TEACHING benefit when dealing with students: Mike Hartwick, representing: ate) and withdraw from the decisionmaking • the selection of textbooks and other Vice President Administration & Finance process, if that is deemed appropriate. 1. University teachers should avoid clear instructional aids for the course based Heather Keate, representing: In order toobtai n the best possible value for conflicts of interest which may impede or solely on the personal benefit to the Vice President Student & Academic Serv­ the University dollar, specifications should be compromise their responsibility to instruct teacher; ices ooristmctedinasgenericawaypossible. This and evaluate students in a fair and effective •the sale of lecture notes ata profit by the Bertie McClean, representing: win avoid the appearance of tailor-making a manner. instructor rather than through the Book­ Vice President Academic & Provost purchase request to favour a particular sup­ 2. Where there is uncertainty about the store or Departmental Office; Andy Mular, representing: plier. Itisertfrelyappropriatetospecifyconsid- existence of a conflict of interest, or about • the acceptance of money from a student Applied Science erations relevant toth e purchase, such as the how to avoid it, it is the responsibility of the for tutoring by a faculty member or the Mary Stott, representing: quality of service expected, delivery time, and teacherconcemedtoseekconsultationwith acceptance of money or significant gifts Vice President Student & Academic Serv­ method and timing of billing. the administrative head of unit. from any student or potential student; ices SELLING EXAMPLES: • the conferring of money, privileges or Tony Voon, representing: University relationships with its clients/ The examples below are intended to benefits upon students with whom the Medicine customers are important for maintaining the assist members of the University commu­ teacher has an extra-University connec­ Don Wehrung, representing: public perception that the University pro­ nity in identifying and avoiding potential con­ tion. An example of this would be to Commerce UBC REPORTS January 23.1992 5

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Statistics Seminar Physics Colloquium Dorothy Somerset Studio Heart/Lung Response Study Eczema Study Performance The Use of Historical Control Data In TBA. Hennings 201 at 4pm. Call 822- At rest and during exercise. Volunteers Volunteers 12 years of age or older needed Bioassay For Carcinogens. Prof. R. 3853. Goodnight Desdimona, age 45-75 years, all fitness levels, re­ for 4 visits over a three week period. Smythe, George Washington U., Wash­ Goodmorning Juliet by quired. No maximal testing. Scheduled Honorarium paid. Call Sherry in Derma­ ington, DC. Angus 223 at 4pm. Call 822- Anne Marie MacDonald, di­ at your convenience. Call Fiona Man­ tology at 874-6181. 4997/2234. rected by Edel Walsh. Jan. ning, School of Rehab. Medicine, 822- "HIDAY, FEB. 7 29-Feb. 1 at 8pm. Admis­ 7708. "lit.-. II ,i '!!•»:.»t».llH«BBI«t«»i!il:SI',tV")UiUH]l* sion $6. For reservations Memory/Aging Study Medical Genetics Seminar call 822-2678. Biotechnology Seminar Lung Disease Study Participants between the ages of 35- Mouse Genetics: What 45 years or 65 and over needed for Can It Teach Us About Electro-Bleaching Of Pulp. Hong- Fine Arts Gallery Subjects with emphysema or fibrosis study examining qualitative changes Atherosclerosis? Renee Liang Hu, graduate student, Chemi­ needed to investigate means of improv­ in memory. Kenny 1220. Call Paul Le Boeuf, PhD, Medicine, cal Engineering. ChemEngineering Open Tues.-Fri. from 10am-5pm. ing lung function without drugs. Call Fiona Schmidt in Psychology at 822-2140. U. ofWashington, Seattle. 206 at 3:30pm. Call 822-3238. Saturdays 12pm-5pm on. Free ad­ Manning, School of Rehab Medicine, 822- IRC #1 from 4:30-5:30pm. mission. Main Library. Call 822- 7708. Refreshments at 4:15pm. Call 822-5312. 2759. Stress/Blood Pressure Study Paediatrics Grand Rounds Counselling Psychology Learn how your body responds to stress. F ; Latest Advances In Oti­ Museum Of Anthropology Research Study Call Dr. Wolfgang Linden in Psychology WEDNESDAY. if " 'l?! tis Media. Dr. Heinz F. at 822-3800. Eichenwald, William Exhibition Clerical Workers—ex­ Buchanan Professor of Eulachon: A Fish To Cure Humanity. plore your stress cop­ Forestry Seminar II, Paediatrics, Paediat­ MOA Gallery 5, Feb. 5-May 24, during ing skills. Clerical/sec­ Surplus Equipment Recycling rics, U. ofTexas, South- Museum hours. Call 822-5087. retarial staff needed to Facility (SERF) The Role Of The University Of Northern west Medical School, Dallas. G.F. participate in a study British Columbia In Forestry. Prof. Stron g Auditorium at 9am. Call 875- which involves comple­ Disposal of all surplus items. Geoffrey R. Weiler, president, U. of North­ 2118 Executive Programmes tion of one questionnaire a month for Every Wednesday, 12-3pm. ern British Columbia. MacMillan 166 from three months. Call Karen Flood at Tent Rentals. Depts. save 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-3553. Business seminars, Jan. 27-28: Effective 822-9199. GST/PST. TaskForceBldg., Botany Friday Seminar Series Grievance Handling, $795; Jan. 28-30: 2352 Health Sciences Mall. Do-lt-Yourself Marketing Research, $795. Call 822-2813. Geography Colloquium The Role Of Proteasome In Disease, Call 822-8400. Retirement Study Seed Germination And Stress Toler­ North To The Future: The Development ance. Dr. Ladislav Malek, Biology, Women concerned about retirement Student Volunteers Of Health Care And Post-Secondary Edu­ Lakehead U., Thunder Bay, ON. Statistical Consulting/Re­ planning needed for an 8-week Re­ cational Services In Northern Regions. BioSciences 2000 from 12:30- search Laboratory tirement Preparation seminar. Call Find an interesting and challenging vol­ Geoffrey Weiler, president, U. of Northern 1:30pm. Call 822-2133. Sara Cornish in Counselling Psychol­ unteer job with Volunteer Connections, British Columbia. Geography 201 at SCARL is operated by the Depart­ ogy at 931-5052. UBC Placement Services, Brock 307. Call 3:30pm. Refreshments at 3:25pm. Call ment of Statistics to provide statisti­ 822-9268. 822-2985/2663. Classics Lecture cal advice to faculty and graduate students working on research prob­ Personality Study Women And The Family In Late Antiquity. lems. Forms for appointments avail­ Narcotics Anonymous Meet­ Wednesday Noon Hour Con­ Averil Cameron, professor, Late Antique/ able in Ponderosa Annex C-210. Call Volunteers aged 30 or more needed ings cert Series Byzantine Studies, U. of London. 822-4037. to complete a personality question­ Buchanan A205 at 12:30pm. Call 822- naire. Required, 2 visits, about 3 Every Tuesday (including holidays) from Lawrence Cherney, oboe; 2889. hours total. Participants receive a 12:30-2pm, University Hospital, UBC Site, Eric Wilson, violoncello; Dentistry Treatment Program free personality assessment and a Room M311 (through Lab Medicine from Ed Norman, piano. Music $20 stipend. Call Janice in Dr. Main Entrance). Call 873-1018 (24-hour Recital Hall at 12:30pm. Participants with no natural teeth of Livesley's office, Psychiatry, Help Line). Admission $2. Call 822- ::• V 'RDAY. Fl'zB,. 8 J their own are needed for a complete Detwiller 2N2, 822-7895. 5574. 1 " . If !l = ' l:litlH!!lll«H«IIIIHI*HIIIISII!IIRI1IIIHIIIIIllji denture treatment. Patients ac­ cepted will be treated during Feb.- Fitness Appraisal Vancouver Institute Saturday May/92. Call Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm, at PMS Research Study Microbiology Seminar Night Lecture 822-5668. Administered by Physical Education and Volunteers needed for a Recreation through the John M. Buchanan Studies On The E. Coli F41 Adhesin. The Integrated Circus: study of an investigational Fitness and Research Centre. Students Pete Lutwyche, Chemistry/Pathology. ii \\fo The New Right And The Student Health Outreach medication to treat PMS. $25, others $30. Call 822-4356. Wesbrook 201 from 12:30-1:30pm. Call Restructuring Of Global Call Doug Keller, Psychia­ 822-3308. ¥z Markets. Dean Patricia Intimacy In The 90s: Reality, Risk try, University Hospital, ilil;:'.. Marchak, Arts. IRC #2 And Responsibility. Jan. 29-31. Shaughnessy Site at 822- Faculty/Staff Badminton Club at 8:15pm. Call 822- Sponsored by Student Health 7318. Orthopaedic Grand Rounds 3131. Outreach, Women Students' Office/ Fridaysfrom6:30-9:30pm in Student Counselling/Campus Minis­ Gym A of the Robert Orthopaedic Engineering Research. try. SUB Main Concourse from Dermatology Acne Study Osborne Centre. Cost is Chair: Dr. Robert W. McGraw: Speaker: 10:30am-2pm. Call 822-4858. $15 plus library card. Call Dr. Michael Askew, Akron, OH. Eye Care Volunteers between 14-35 years with Bernard at 822-6809 or 731 - Centre Auditorium from 7:30-8:30am. Call moderate facial acne needed for 4 9966. 875-4646. »iM!IW>lllliilB!iW-l •'I'lJi.vIIMIill Weight Problems? visits during a three month period. Honorarium paid. Call Sherry at 874- Women Students' Office is sponsor­ 6181. Botanical Garden UBC Speakers Bureau ing a Support Group every Thurs­ THURSDAY, FE day, Jan. 16-Mar. 26 (exc. Feb. 20). Open daily from 10am-5pm. Free admis­ Would your group like to know more about Brock Hall 261 from 4-6pm. Call Sun-Damaged Skin Study sion. Call 822-4208. topics ranging from World Population 822-2415. m Pharmacology Seminar Problems to Family Coping With Chronic Participants needed between ages of 35- Illness? More than 300 topics to choose 70 for 9 visits over 36 weeks. Have not Nitobe Garden Two Dimensional Protein Gel from. Call 822-6167 (24-hr. ans. ma­ High Blood Pressure Clinic used retinoids for the past year. Hono­ Electrophoresis: Application To Cystic chine). rarium will be paid. Call Sherry in Derma­ Open Mon.-Fri. from10am-3pm. Closed week­ Fibrosis Airway Studies. Dr. Michael ili||| Volunteers (over 18 tology at 874-6181. ends. Admission free. Call 822-6038. Bridges, Pharmacology/Therapeutics, 'I: 'I'll'J years) needed, treated Medicine. IRC #5from 11:30am-12:30pm. Hort Club Orchid or not, to participate in Call 822-2575. clinical drug trials. Call \\\ Sale Dr. J. Wright or Mrs. ' |' Cymbidiums, Den- Nancy Ruedy in Medi­ Geological Sciences Seminar t i. drobiums, Miltonia And cine at 822-7134. '. Coelogyne, $5-$15. Series Tuesdays and Thurs- "Ice" Beneath The Deep Sea: Studies of days until the end of February or Seniors Hypertension Study Methane Hydrate Layers Beneath The while quantities last. Greenhouse, Get your message Continental Slope - A Possible Factor In West Mall at Stores Rd. from gam- Volunteers aged 60-80 years with Global Climate. Roy Hyndman, Pacific 3pm. Call 822-3283. mild to moderate hypertension, Geoscience Centre. GeoSciences 330A treated or not, needed to participate across! at 12:30pm. Refreshments, Grad Lounge. in a high blood pressure study. Call Call 822-2449. Graduate Student Society Dr. Wright or Nancy Ruedy in Medi­ cine at 822-7134. UBC Reports Nominations For GSS Executive Po­ Students For Forestry Aware­ sitions, Jan. 31-Feb. 14. Grad Cen­ ness tre Front Office. Call 822-3203. Drug Research Study Speaker Series. Wildlife Volunteers required for Diversity In Old Growth And Language Programs Conver­ Genital Herpes Treat­ CLASSIFIEDS Second Growth Coastal sational Classes ment Study. Sponsor- Forests. Dale Seip, Wild­ ng physician: Dr. life Ecologist, Ministry of Spanish Immersion Program in Stephen Sacks, Medi­ Forests. MacMillan 166 Cuernavaca, Mexico, Mar. 2-20. Call cine/Infectious Dis- from 12:30-1:30pm. Call 731-2613. 222-5227. Call 822-7565. Call 822-6163 6 UBCREPORTS January23,1992 Men's swim team pursues first title in 30 years By ABE HEFTER the inaugural 1964- say we're the team the CIAU championships, it's important In a quietly efficient, almost busi­ 65 season. Johnson to beat." to keep the Victoria meet in perspective to ness-like manner—much like the said although the O'Hare and avoid peaking tcx> early. demeanor ofthe man who guides it— women will be Draxinger helped "There's no doubt the Canada the UBC men's swim team continues hard-pressed to re­ lead the men to vic­ West championships are crucial on its quest for a first national champi­ peat as Canada tory earlier this for those still trying to qualify. onship in almost 30 years. West champions af­ month over the Uni­ But for our front-line swimmers, On Feb. 7-9 in Victoria, UBC ter losing some key versity of Calgary, the Victoria meet has to be viewed swimmers, coached by Tom performers going the CIAU champi­ essentially as a stepping stone to Johnson, will take to the pool at into this season, the ons nine of the past the nationals." the Canada West conference men are strong con­ 10 seasons. O'Hare, Johnson said some universities tend championships. It will be the tenders to come Draxinger, and Ron to get too pumped up for the confer­ final opportunity for the men to away with the Page each won three ence championships and not have any­ qualify for individual spots at the CIAU champion­ events, while Anne thing left when the nationals roll around. national Canadian Inter-Univer­ ship. Barnes, Carmen Discipline, according to Johnson, is the sity Athletic Union (CIAU) cham­ 'There is a lot of Boudreau and Sally key to keeping your feet on the ground pionships in Montreal in March. strength on this Gilbert each won two — or in the water, as the case may be. It will also be the final opportu­ men's team right events to lead the "Reaching CIAU standards is a big nity for UBC women to qualify. now," said Johnson, women to an equally achievement, but our swimmers will The UBC women are the defend­ who is in his second convincing win. have to do more in Montreal," said ing Canada West champs and won year as coach. Photo b> Media Services Johnson said al­ Johnson. Team coach Tom Johnson feels ihe men's team is a strong contender. the CIAU title in 1984-85 and again "Veterans though theupcoming "Nothing less than seasonal in 1985-86. However the men Turlough O' Hare and Kevin Draxi nger, well. They've set the tone for the Canada West competition represents best performances at the nation­ haven't won a CIAU crown since for example, are swimming extremely newcomers, and right now, I'd have to UBC'sfinalattempttofilloutitsrosterfor als will do."

Rings on trees tell volumes r p|lf WestSideGrapfes,, on old growth forests jlli Graphic Services & Professional Photograph By ABE HEFTER bia feature a diverse pattern of mapped out the natural distur­ Graduate student Andre Arsenault ecosystems and a variety of eco­ bances of a half-hectare site of is literally going around in circles logical processes," said Arsenault. Western hemlock and redcedar on Contact Sob Parker or Leza Macdonald • fix 733-4725 V 733-3739 trying to map out the evolution of "However, relatively little is Vancouver Island. By counting old-growth forests. known about the influence of natu­ the rings on dead trees from the By meticulously counting tree ral disturbances on the develop­ area — in addition to noting tree rings and analysing the rate of ment of these ecosystems." size, species and location — can penetrate that particular area, currently in the process of manu­ growth, a procedure known as Arsenault said in order to develop Arsenault has been able to deter­ resulting in, among other things, ally counting the rings from 600 dendro-chronology, Arsenaultand resource management guidelines that mine the forces of nature that were changes in the soil's nutrient com­ cross-sections, with more to come. Botany Professor Gary Bradfield maintain landscape biodiversity, it's at work around each farlen tree. position and wildlife patterns in Next summer he plans to investi­ the surrounding area. hope to understand the natural important to understand the natural dis­ "It's a bit like detective work," gate old-growth stands in the forces that come into play in old- turbance patterns that affect o Id-growth he said. Arsenault said all of this informa­ Capilano watershed. growth forests. forests. When a large tree falls down, a tion can be determined by the charac­ 'The surface of each cross-section teristics of the rings in each tree. must be cut and sanded to a fine-furni­ "Landscapes in British Colum­ This past summer, Arsenault ripple effect is created. More light "This information can teach us ture finish. Otherwise, it's almost im­ how to grow trees more effec­ possible to analyse the rings." tively and perhaps enable forest The rings are counted in 10- managers to recreate characteris­ year increments. It took him one Intimacy program addressestic s of old-growth forests in sec­ hour to count the rings in one ond-growth stands." particular Western yew that was In this day of space-age tech­ 438 years old. nology and computer wizardry, "The forest is an open book," many aspects of relationshipsArsenaul t does his work the old- he said. "And each tree has its fashioned way: by hand. He's own story to tell." By CONNIE FILLETTI whole person," Johnston explained. and a panel presentation on living The realities, risks and responsi­ "We tend to think that sexual expres­ with HIV and AIDS. bilities of intimacy in the '90s will be sion is the only form of intimacy, but Displays and information booths the focus of a three-day Student this program stresses a broader con- in the SUB concourse by various Health Outreach Pro­ off-campus agencies gram at UBC Jan. 29- such as Planned Par­ 31. enthood, AIDS Van­ The program is INTIMACY IN THE '90s couver, and People designed to motivate With AIDS are also students to achieve SCHEDULE OF EVENTS planned. and maintain healthy In conjunction with relationships, said January 29 -31 Intimacy in the '90s, a Margaret Johnston, the 10:30 am to 2 pm SUB Concourse series of workshops university's student Displays and information booths staffed by representatives has been developed by health outreach nurse. from various off-campus agencies including Planned Parent­ the student service of­ It is a co-operative ini­ hood and AIDS Vancouver fices participating in tiative among several the program, and will campus student serv­ January 30 be offered to students ice offices, led by Stu­ 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm SUB Conversation Pit in residence on cam­ dent Health and includ­ An open forum dealing with ethics and relationships moderated pus. ing the Women Stu­ by Rev. Brad Newcombe, UBC Chaplains Workshop topics dents' Office, the Stu­ include: choosing a dent Counselling and January 31 nurturing partner; Resources Centre, the 12:20 pm to 1:30 pm SUB Auditorium theological perspec­ Sexual Harrassment A panel presentation on living with HIV and AIDS with tives on the Bible, Office and the UBC speakers from the People With AIDS Society human sexuality and Chaplains. relationships; coping Program events will with a student part­ address the physical, ner; surviving a rela­ emotional, intellectual, social and text of what a meaningful relationship tionship break-up; contraception; spiritual dimensions of wellness, she involves, such as honesty, trust and sexually-transmitted disease; and added. communication." communication in relationships. "This approach to well-being will Featured in the program are an For more information, call Photo by Abe Hcftcr help with the development of the open forum on ethics in relationships 822-4858. Andre Arsenault examines tree rings as part of a study ofthe effects of natural disturbances on old-growth trees. UBC REPORTS January 23,1992 7

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By ABE HEFTER strates the interaction of human and At times over the past three years, technical aspects in an organization. Associate Dean Peter Frost has felt Frost stressed the use of video in more like a movie critic than a Com­ teaching is not new and isn't meant to merce and Business Administration replace the written word or critical professor. thought. That's because Frost and two col­ "We are teaching a television gen­ leagues have spent hundreds of hours eration," he said. reviewing films for a unique teaching "Students today, for better or tool that combines movie videos and worse, are video literate. These stra­ reading material. tegically positioned movie clips en­ It's the first time in North America able students to get a picture of some that film clips have been formally used as of the complexities of organizational the central focus of a series of exercises in life in a way they might not get through a university-level text on management reading alone." and organizational behavior. The project, three years in the Frost, along with Todd Jick of making, was set into motion follow­ Harvard University and Robert Marx ing an exhaustive effort to find an of the University of Massachusetts, interested publisher. Frost said it has has written Management Live! The been well received by academics and Video Book. The book comes with students across North America. several complete films on video, in­ "The videos bring a greater variety cluding Charlie Chaplin's Modern of images and stories to the classroom Times, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's and act as a catalyst for discussion," he Nest, and Broadcast News. said. "Students can relate to the char­ It also includes a set of video ex­ acters in the film clips and more fully cerpts taken from television shows comprehend the issues that affect the such as 60 Minutes. principles of management. Frost said the book is written "The next stage in teaching with this I ,. ' ' , ' * I-im Corp. All rights rem ed. medium may be to combine video im­ around a series of short movie clips The acting talents of William Hurt and Holly Hunter in the film Broadcast News play a key role in a unique ages from di fferent films or presentations that look at management and organi­ series of written exercises on management and organizational behavior. zational behavior in a way that stu­ in a way that they can be played off dents can relate to. Jack Nicholson, and Nurse Ratched, part ofthe chapter on power and politics. creativity and dignity can be killed by against each other to communicate some Forexample, aclipfeaturing the strug­ played by Louise Fletcher, in the film In Modern Times. Chaplin's plight an organization. of the more complex and contradictory gle between R.P. McMurphy, played by One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, forms is used to describe how an employee's The Broadcast News clip demon­ aspects of a working environment."

lil*Btra«t1ltIlNWB»t-[t,iiaiMi;..;i.™i.1:aj,-l(t(ii|ll.»i!t»l«l'tlBll»!»!.l : Strong UBC presence on space shuttle mission By CONNIE FILLETTI tension on back joints, increased pres­ developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion genetic disease," Rose said. NASA formally accepted Canada's Two UBC research experiments sure in discs, or stretching ofthe spinal Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. They Each of the six Canadian experi­ proposal to include six space physiol­ are being conducted aboard the space cord and nerves. will then be examined for mutations ments will focus on the complicated ogy experiments on IML-1 in 1988. shuttle Discovery during NASA's first Phase partitioning will be studied and other genetic damage caused by range of human responses to the Bondar was one of two Canadian as­ International Microgravity Laboratory as a way of separating different kinds the quantity and type of cosmic ray weightless environment of space, par­ tronauts nominated by the Canadian (IML-1) mission which was sched­ of molecules and cells out of complex particles. ticularly those ofthe nervous system. Space Agency to participate in the uled to be launched Jan. 22. mixtures of substances. Ann Rose, a professor of Medical The UBC studies are two of 43 IML-1 experiments. UBC's experiments will Principal investigator of Genetics and prinipal investigator of experiments being carried out for re­ Canadian astronaut Ken Money will focus on back pain in the experiment. Dr. the UBC research team that developed searchers around the world by nine serve as an alternate payload specialist on astronauts and the Donald Brooks, the strain of roundworm, hopes to astronauts, including Canada's first the ground, providing the link between separation of said that the ulti­ create a tool kit forthe study of genetie woman in space, Roberta Bondar. astronauts in the shuttle and principal cells and mol­ mate objective material, as a result ofthe experiment. As a payload specialist on the mis­ investigators ofthe experiments. ecules from is to increase "Such a kit may lead to a greater- sion, she will conduct life and material Both Bondar and Money have been complex the purity of understanding of normal human de­ science experiments during the seven- members of the Canadian Astronaut mixtures, the sepa­ velopment and an understanding of day tlight. Program since 1983. a process rated cells. known as Brooks, phase par­ who holds titioning. a dual ap­ Construction Updates Dr. Pe­ pointment ter Wing, in UBC's departments head of Or­ Brock Hall/Student Services Building...will Social Work., the Department of Social Work's of Chemistry thopaedic Sur­ consolidate into one building; the Registrar's new home started construction across from the gery at Univer­ and Pathology, Office, Awards and Financial Aid, Student Ponderosa Cafeteria. This building will not sity Hospital, added that phase Housing and Conferences, Disability Resource only bring it closer to the academic heart of the Shaughnessy site, and partitioning will be of Centre and the Rick Hansen National Fellow campus but will also bring improved facilities. principal investigator of the interest to medical research­ program. Construction is expected to be Construction has just started and will continue back pain study, said he suspected ers, particularly as it applies to separa­ complete by 1992/06. to 1992/08. weightlessness was responsible for the tion and purification of cells, for use in The University Services Building...at the fact that more than two-thirds of all transplants and treatment of disease. David Lam Management Research Centre...will include a new Research and Placement Centre, corner of West Mall and University Blvd., will astronauts have experienced back pain A small roundworm, genetically designed by UBC researchers, will Library, Conference area and a new "Bus Stop" accommodate Media Services, Plant Operations during spaceflight. and Mail Services. This uniquely designed also take its first trip into space aboard cafe. Construction will be complete by 1992/02. Some astronauts have reported building is almost complete and will be ready the Discovery. height increases up to seven centime­ First Nations Longhouse...will incorporate for partial occupancy this month. Stop and take tres in the absence of gravity, which The worms will be exposed to cos­ teaching and study space in an environment that a look! may be responsible for muscle spasms, mic ray particles in an experiment reflects the culture and heritage of the First Nations people. Construction has started across West Parkade...in an effort to improve surface from the Geography Building and will continue parking due to the loss of many parking stalls through to its completion in mid-1992. Look during building, the new parkade adjacent to Advertise in forward to architectural achievement! the Ponderosa Cafeteria will soon accommo­ date 1,200 spaces. Construction has just begun UBC Reports Ritsumeikan/UBC House...adjacent to Totem and will continue to 1992/09. In the meantime - Park Residence will house 200 students - 100 take advantage of carpooling or cycling! each from UBC and Ritsumeikan University in Deadline for paid advertisements for the Kyoto, Japan. This unique cultural exchange CICSR/CS...watch for construction to begin in already underway will be in its new quarters by March on the Centre for Integrated Computer February 6 issue is noon, January 28. the next academic year. 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