University Boulevard Closure

From: Building Managers
Sent: Friday, June 24, 2011
To: UA Campus Community
Subject: Street Closure

SERVICE INTERRUPTION: Street Closure

BUILDING: University Boulevard (Campbell to Cherry) and Cherry Intersection

DATE: Monday, June 27-Monday July 11, 2011

DESCRIPTION: Facilities Management will be repaving University Boulevard, from Campbell to Cherry, and the University/Cherry Intersection. East and west bound traffic on University will be closed beginning Monday, June 27, 2011 and remain closed until Monday, July 11, 2011. Concrete curbs along the mall and concrete pads for city buses will be installed the first week with milling and asphalt work being completed the second week.

The University/Cherry intersection will remain open until Saturday, July 2, 2011 at which time it will be closed until Monday, July 11, 2011. Southbound traffic on Cherry will be closed just south of the Flandrau parking entrance. Northbound Cherry traffic will be closed north of the Optical Science parking entrance.

CONTACT: Luis Rocha 626-4915

Statement on drug free schools and campuses

Date:	May 3, 2011
To:	Members of the University Community
From:	Allison M. Vaillancourt, Vice President of Human Resources
Subject:	The University of Arizona Statement on Drug Free Schools and Campuses

Under Federal legislation entitled The Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, and The Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (“Act”), no institution of higher education shall be eligible to receive funds or any other form of financial assistance under any federal program, including participation in any federally funded or guaranteed student loan program, unless it has adopted and has implemented a program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol by students and employees. The Act requires the annual distribution of the following information to students and employees.

Policy and Prohibition

To achieve the policy and objective of providing a drug free environment for all University students and employees, the University prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance on its property or as part of any of its activities. Further, the University prohibits employees while on duty from consuming or being under the influence of a) alcoholic beverages while on duty or b) a controlled substance not prescribed for the employee by their health care provider. University of Arizona students and employees are subject to all applicable drug and alcohol policies including policies set forth in the University's Staff Personnel Policy Manual, University Handbook for Appointed Personnel, Arizona Board of Regents Code of Conduct, the University of Arizona Alcohol Policy and Regulations, or other applicable rules when adopted.

Sanctions

• Local, state, and federal laws make illegal use of drugs and alcohol serious crimes. Conviction can lead to imprisonment, fines and assigned community service.
• In order to assure fair and consistent treatment of all students or employees who are accused of illegal use of drugs and alcohol, the University will handle all cases which come to its attention within the guidelines of the applicable policies and procedures of the University (e.g. Student Code of Conduct and Student Disciplinary Procedures, Staff Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Action, ABOR Code of Conduct) and where appropriate, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Sanctions will be imposed on students or employees who violate Arizona Board of Regents or University drug and/or alcohol policies. Sanctions may include suspension or expulsion for students and, for employees, disciplinary action up to and including discharge.

Health Risks

There are definite health risks associated with the use of alcohol and illegal substances. Alcohol or any other drug used in excess over time can produce illness, disability, and death. The health consequences of substance abuse may be immediate and unpredictable, such as cardiac arrest with cocaine use, or more subtle and long term, such as liver deterioration associated with the prolonged use of alcohol. In addition to health related problems, other concerns relating to substance abuse include the following:

• Regular abusers of alcohol and other drugs often have erratic lifestyles which interfere with sleep, nutrition, and exercise
• Alcohol and substance abuse may lead to financial difficulties, domestic violence, deterioration of the family structure, motor vehicle accident injuries, and reduced job performance
• Repeated abuse of alcohol can lead to dependence

Support Systems and Resources for Employees

If you are experiencing problems with alcohol and/or other drugs, there are campus and community resources available to assist you.

Services are available through the University of Arizona health plans to assist staff, faculty or appointed personnel who are experiencing problems with chemical dependency. Individuals can speak with their primary care physician or their health carrier's Member Services Department to access those resources. Additionally, the University's Life & Work Connections Employee Assistance Counseling/Consultation service provides free, voluntary and confidential short-term counseling when appropriate, or supervisor consultation, information and referrals to individuals requesting assistance for drug and/or alcohol problems. Employee Assistance Counseling/Consultation also provides ongoing consultation and supervisory training each semester in conjunction with Human Resources to educate about signs and symptoms of alcohol/drug problems, ways to help troubled employees, and resources available on campus and in the community. For more information or to schedule an appointment, pleas! e call (520)621-2493.

Reporting Responsibility

Employees and students are required to report to the University if they are convicted of any alcohol or drug-related offense arising from the use of drugs or alcohol in the workplace. Appointed personnel and classified staff employees must report such information to the Vice President for Human Resources (520-621-1684); student employees must report such information to the Dean of Students Office (520-621-7060). These individuals are also available to answer any questions pertaining to the legislation or the University's compliance.

Statement on the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (Proposition 203)

Arizona voters recently approved the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (Proposition 203) which, under certain circumstances, permits individuals to possess and use limited quantities of marijuana for medical purposes. Because of its obligations under federal law, however, the University has and will continue to prohibit marijuana possession and use on campus for any purpose.

Under Federal legislation entitled The Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, and The Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, "no institution of higher education shall be eligible to receive funds or any other form of financial assistance under any federal program, including participation in any federally funded or guaranteed student loan program, unless it has adopted and has implemented a program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol by students and employees." Federal law, entitled The Controlled Substances Act, prohibits the possession, use or production of marijuana, even for medical use. Therefore, the University will continue to enforce its current policies prohibiting the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance on its property or as part of any of its activities.

Employees and students who violate University policy prohibiting the use or possession of illegal drugs on campus will continue to be subject to disciplinary action.

If you have any questions regarding this email, please contact Campus Health at 520-621-6489.

Related Links

University Classified Staff Policy Manual
http://www.hr.arizona.edu/09_rel/clsstaffmanual.php

University Handbook for Appointed Personnel
http://uhap.web.arizona.edu/

Arizona Board of Regents Policy Manual
http://www.azregents.edu/policymanual/default.aspx

University of Arizona Alcohol Policy and Regulations
http://policy.web.arizona.edu/Alcohol.pdf

Student Code of Conduct and Student Disciplinary Procedures
http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/policiesandcodes/studentcodeofconduct

Classified Staff Rules of Conduct
http://www.hr.arizona.edu/policy/401

Life & Work Connections
http://lifework.arizona.edu/

Life & Work Connections - Employee Assistance Counseling/Consultation
http://lifework.arizona.edu/ea

Message from UAlert!

To: All UA Employees and Students
From: UA Campus Emergency Response Team
Subject: UAlert Notifications
Date: April 28, 2011

To ensure that members of the University of Arizona community receive immediate notification of campus emergencies, the email addresses of all students and employees have been added to the UAlert system.

During an emergency, short updates are sent through the system to all registered users via email, text message or both. Users can add a second cell phone number and email address so that a friend or family member can receive the same information.

Administered by members of the UA's Campus Emergency Response Team, UAlert messages are only sent during critical situations, including road closures that affect travel near campus. The most recent alerts were sent April 5, when the intersection at North Park Avenue and East Speedway Boulevard was closed due to a traffic accident.

This service is free and voluntary and is not used to distribute advertising or other unsolicited content.

Employees and students are strongly encouraged to also register their cell phone numbers by going to http://alerts.arizona.edu and clicking on "sign up now." You'll need your UA NetID and password. While UAlert is a free service, you may be charged a standard text messaging fee by your service provider.

For more information about UAlert, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page at http://alerts.arizona.edu/faq.php.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Roster

To: Campus Community

From: Oasis Program Against Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence: Erin Strange, Violence Prevention Specialist
Date: Month of April
Subject: Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and the Oasis Program Against Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence is partnering up with various campus groups, departments, and organizations on the following events.

RAD Self Defense:
RAD Self Defense courses will be offered to female identified individuals interested in learning basic self- defense. RAD demos last
two hours and are hosted at Campus Health. Those interested in registering for RAD classes should contact Melanie Fleck at 621-3941
or fleck@health.arizona.edu .
Schedule:
Thursday March 31st: 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday April 5th : 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday April 28th: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

UA Hands Project:
Come show your support for violence prevention! A table will be set up on the Mall where students, staff, and faculty, can come together to show their support and further the message that our hands are not for hurting. Dip your hands in paint and add them to the banners that will be used at the Take Back The Night rally. Don't want to get your hands messy? Don't worry, we'll have plenty of opportunities for people to create posters and add messages of support!
Schedule:
Monday April 18th 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday April 19th 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday April 20th 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Take Back the Night:
The UA Oasis Program Against Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence in collaboration with the Women's Resource Center, Fraternity and Sorority Programs, Men Against Violence, and other campus organizations, is proud to announce this year's Take Back the Night, a national march and rally to end sexual assault.

The Take Back the Night movement unifies community members by educating and
inspiring them to speak out against sexual violence. The event will include a march around campus, a community resource fair, speakers, poetry and music by CatCall.. Our keynote speaker this year is Emily May from Hollaback!, a movement dedicated to ending street harassment using mobile technology. The evening will conclude with a survivor speak-out to honor victims and empower survivors.

Take Back the Night is a great opportunity for anyone impacted by or passionate about ending sexual assault to come together and create positive social change.

Date: April 26, 2011
Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
Location: The march will begin at the parking lot of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Center, located at 1322 E. First St. at 5:30 pm.
The march will conclude at the UA Women's Plaza of Honor, located on the SE corner of University Blvd and Park Ave., next to Centennial Hall.

For additional information contact Erin Strange, Violence Prevention Specialist, at (520) 626-1829

Plagiarism Prevention Workshop

Tragedy in Japan

TO: UA Campus Community
FROM: Meredith Hay, Executive Vice President and Provost
DATE: March 18, 2011
SUBJECT: Tragedy in Japan

The University of Arizona community has been closely monitoring the tragic situation in Japan. While heartbroken over the devastation that has claimed countless lives, I am thankful to inform you that no University students or employees were hurt. The situation remains delicate and continues to change daily.

The earthquake, tsunami and damage to some of Japan’s nuclear reactors have resulted in the issuance of a Travel Warning from the U.S. Department of State, which strongly urges U.S. citizens to defer travel to Japan at this time and asks those currently in the country to consider departing.

The Travel Warning has prompted the University to ask any UA students and employees currently in Japan to leave the country.

If planning to travel as a University employee to countries under a Travel Warning, you are required obtain approval from the UA Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost before commencing travel.

If you have imminent travel plans to Japan, please contact Gail Burd, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, at 520-626-4099 or gburd@email.arizona.edu to initiate the approval process and discuss potential options for deferring travel.

It is important that you are aware of the UA Interim Policy Concerning Study, Travel and Research in Countries under U.S. State Department Travel Warnings (http://policy.web.arizona.edu/~policy/Interim_Travel.pdf). This policy outlines expectations regarding student and employee travel in areas where there are Travel Warnings.

The essential elements of this policy are that:

• Employee travel to countries under a Travel Warning that forbids, restricts or otherwise urges U.S. citizens to defer travel to a certain country, is generally prohibited unless advance authorization is obtained from the Executive Vice President and Provost.

• You should evaluate your planned itinerary against the information in the Travel Warning and avoid or defer travel to identified dangerous areas.

• Students and employees must be allowed to opt out of travel if they wish, and must be provided with an alternative to participation in any scheduled trip to countries under a Travel Warning.

• You should print out the Travel Warning and provide a copy to each trip participant.

• Students are required to sign the Travel Warning Release Form, which is available from Risk Management & Safety (http://risk.arizona.edu/forms/TravelWarningReleaseForm.pdf).

For additional questions regarding the UA Interim Policy Concerning Study, Travel and Research in Countries under U.S. State Department Travel Warnings, contact Steve Holland or Herb Wagner (520-621-1790) at Risk Management & Safety.

Have a Safe Spring Break

Subj: Spring Break Travel
From: casares@email.arizona.edu
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Many students will choose to travel to different destinations over spring break. As you make your final preparations I would like to make you aware of an upcoming campus educational program that may be of interest to you.

March 3, 2011, 10:00-2:00 -Spring Break Safety Fair, UA Mall

There will be a variety of booths, demonstrations, and interactive educational opportunities available for students to obtain safety information and other resources on spring break travel. This program is jointly sponsored by ASUA, UAPD, and the UA Parents & Family Association.

For those students traveling abroad, the U. S. Department of State website provides extensive information regarding travel requirements and safety information. In addition, information is provided regarding Travel Warnings and Alerts for specific locations around the world. Travel Warnings and Alerts are issued to disseminate information about short-term and long-term conditions, generally within a particular country, that pose imminent risks to the security of U.S. citizens.

September 10, 2010, The Department of State placed into effect a Travel Warning for Mexico. This warning describes recent violence, and provides guidance and additional links regarding travel in Mexico. If you choose to travel to Mexico for spring break, I urge you to familiarize yourself with this information and the following resources, tips and suggestions to increase your safety.

--Going to Mexico - Spring Break Safety Information http://www.health.arizona.edu/health_topics/mexico-brochure.pdf
--Spring Break in Mexico - Know Before You Go http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/spring_break_mexico/spring_break_mexico_5014.html

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jason Casares, Assistant Dean of Students & Campus Safety Coordinator, through any of the following options - 621-7057 or casares@email.arizona.edu.