INSIDE " SEC Agenda April 5, p. 2 " On Disrupting the Judiciary, p. 2 " Quotes about Lindback Winners, p. 2 " Med School Teaching Awards, p. 3 " Freshman Houses " Deaths, p. 2 " Council: Interim Report on Developing a Diversity Education Program, pp. 4-6 " Speaking Out: Withdraw or Change? pp.6-7 " CrimeStats, Update, p. 8 Tuesday, April 4, 1989Published by the University of Pennsylvania Volume 35, Number 29 Lindbacks '89 Dr. Renee Fox Dr. Karin Calvert Dr. Alexander Nehamas I)r. Ldward .S7p',n,nh To celebrate the awards all-University distinguished reaching Stepping Aside: Dr. Stemmier just announced by Provost Michael Aiken, the date to reserve The University will reestablish a com- is April 28. The time and place of the reception are to be an- bined structure for the nounced. And the winners are... four the leadership Hospital, Lindbacks from School of Medicine and Clinical Practices, health schools, below; four from other schools, above; and, of the two winners of and its present search for a Dean Medicine below right, the Provost's Award. (See will become a search for someone to fill both 2 for notes and on all ten.) page quotes roles, President Sheldon Hackney said Monday. Dr. Edward J. Stemmier, executive vice Dr. Bruce Kuklik president of the Medical Center, has stepped aside to enable the University to find a can- didate for the new position, Dr. Hackney added. The change is effective immediately, and Dr. Stemmler will rejoin the faculty as the Robert G. Dunlop Professor of Medicine. "It is important in an academic medical center that all components serve the aca- demic and research mission of the institu- tion," Dr. Hackney said. "By combining the duties of the two positions, we assure that it We Dr. L)pborah Gillette Dr. Yale Goldman has the best organizational arrangement. intend to search for an individual who can fill both roles in the strong tradition that, in fact, Dr. Stemmler established." Dr. StemmIcr had been acting dean for a year and dean for 11 years when the Medical Center was formed in 1986 to integrate Dr. Clelia Mallory medical education, research and patient care. In the formative period he headed both School and Center, but last year he asked to have the positions separated so that he could devote full time to the Center. Dr. Arthur Asbury of neurology has since been acting dean. "Dr. Stemmler has given Penn years of outstanding service, and he is a recognized leader in medical education. I hope he will continue to speak out on the challenges facing medical education and health care in Dr. Marilyn Hess Dr. Michael Laposata Linda V. Walsh general," President Hackney said. SENATE From the Chair On Disruption of the Judiciary We are profoundly disturbed by recent events surrounding the ongoingjudicial proceeding involving Mr. Vincent Phaahla. The is in Senate following agenda published accordance with the Rules. In our view, fairness requires that all alleged violations of the Code of Academic be thesame Agenda of Senate Executive Committee Meeting Integrity adjudicated using We note that the mechanisms for en- Wednesday, April 5,1989,3-5:30 p.m. procedures. existing forcement of the Code involve the participation of faculty 1. Approval of the minutes of March 1, 15 and 22,1989 members and students, who unselfishly give their time and attention to this the of which is essential to 2. Chair's Report activity, integrity a community such as ours. 3. Additional discussion of Spring Faculty Senate meeting agenda (sched- We remind the University community that disruption of a uled for April 26) judicial proceeding, including in particular any attempts to 4. Report on Admissions the Senate Committee Undergraduate Policy by intimidate the participants, constitutes flagrant disregard of on Students and Educational Policy the rules of the University and of the customs of a scholarly 5. Discussion of interim reports of Provost's working groups on interna- community. We urge all members of the University to stand tional programs (statement from SEC members Professors Spooner and together to support the integrity of the judicial process and to Teune) and with-information environment continue to make certain ablethat these proceedingsare reach a fair and 6. Revision in child care policy proposed by the Senate Committee on out interference, in order that they may just the Faculty conclusion. 7. University Council Committee on Research draft policy on misconduct Sheldon Hackney Michael Aiken in research President Provost 8. Discussion of diversity awareness seminars 9. Other new business Ed Note: The message above refers to a sit-in that took place Friday, 10. Adjournment by 5:30 p.m. March 24, and is covered in the Daily Pennsylvanian Monday, March was to 3, and at Questions can be directed to Carolyn Burdon, Faculty Senate Staff Assis- 27. The hearing rescheduled Monday, April presstime tant, Ext. 8-6943. it was reported that the scheduled hearing went forward while a dem- onstration occurred outside. The Lindback Awards for 1989: Thumbnail Sketches of Distinguished Teachers Each year's eight winners of the Christian gift of stiulating class discussion in even the Dr. Michael Laposata, assistant professor of and Mary Lindback Awards for Distinguished largest classes-which have reached 140 stu- pathology and laboratory medicine, is not only Teaching-and the two who win Penn's newer dents. An award-winning teacherat Pitt before Socratic in small groups but his large lectures Provost's Awards-go through a review proc- joining Penn, he is called "provocative in the in Pathology 200 (taken by all medical stu- ess that yields reams of recommendations from best, purely intellectual sense, and knows how dents) are seen as models of educational excel- students, colleagues and alumni. A few of the to draw the best of of virtually any student." lence that "convey concepts rather than minu- things that were said of this years winners: tiae." In the Med School's rigorous teaching ...And in the Health Schools: evaluation system, students grade his lectures Dr. Karin F.L. Calvert, assistant professor of And, add, he Dr. Deborah Gillette, assistant professor of in the 3.8 to4.0 range. colleagues American civilization, was praised for chal- pathology and pathohiology/Vet, is a "com- displays concern for the students as well as the lenging students, treating them as colleagues passionate, dedicated, organized and thought- school's educational mission by involvement and delivering such lively lectures that enroll- provoking lecturer who spares no effort to on committees that deal with those issues . ment in one course she initiated, Childhood in impart knowledge." The New Bolton-hascd America, went from 7 students to 71 in three ...Plus the Provost's Awards V.M.D./Ph.D., who won the highest ratings of years. Said one student: "It is the 'thrill of the 11 who teach in her core courses, gives stu- The Provost's Awards were created to honor chase' she is able to share with her students dents a foundation for lifetime learning by "a the best teaching in ranks that are not tenured which make her classes unique." winners: painstakingly honest method of observing all or tenure-accruing. This year's Dr. Renee C. Fox, the Professor of details, those that do not fit the Annenhcrg especially Dr. Clelia Mallory is the senior lecturer in chem- Social Sciences, is a one whose to "capacity expected picture." istry who is responsible for the undergraduate communicate complex ideas and subtle analy- Dr. Yale Goldman, associate professor of physi- laboratory program in organic chemistry- ses is integrally linked to her unusual capacity courses ology/Med, has"a truly special ability to evoke teaching the crucial Chem 245/246 lab to validate and empower her students," one magicin the classroom' whether in the skeletal that are required for prc-health professions. wrote. esteemed as a scholar's Internationally muscle unit he leads or in lectures to other Students welcome her lectures as well organ- scholar in the sociology of medicine, to stu- sections. The recognized authority on the ized and delivered-and her guidance in the dents she represents "accessibility... as able molecular mechanism by which muscle con- lab, where she is known caring,diligent, fairness...moral integrity," and the ability to verts chemical to mechanical energy (and new to instill a sense of control by the student and "extract the potential in our minds." work, to head of the Pennsylvania Muscle Institute) has, willing to spend time to discuss the Dr. Bruce Kuklik, professor of history, is de- colleagues say, the most complex material in work with students on experiments and "often scribed as "an extremely conscientious teacher the course; students praise his "uncanny ability to calm down nervous and jittery pre-meds." who wants all of his students not to learn to it, and one only explain..organize...synthesizc" Linda V. Walsh, a lecturer in the School of the different theories and angles of American says "I have never had a teacher with so much Nursing's graduate program in nurse-midwifery, history, but also to enjoy the process of learn- in the of ideas." absorption development is both a clinical role model and a developing ing." Though his introductory and advanced Dr. Marilyn Hess, professor of pharmacology, academician whom students praise as a critical courses are the largest and most popular in his has shown a 30-yeardedication to teaching that thinker who is "poised, confident and caring" area, and he has published live important books, is "legendary in the Medical School" where she in teaching new parents, fellow doctoral stu- students find him available to counsel "always is for the of lectures,con- dents-and She is noted and advise." responsible complex faculty colleagues.