Faculty & Staff Insider
Welcome to the Faculty & Staff Insider! Here you will find relevant resources and weekly updates to enhance your employment experience at the UW.
The annual Awards of Excellence is now open!
Nominate someone outstanding
NOTEWORTHY
Faculty spotlight
Designing your course for inclusive learning
Explore Universal Design for Learning principles to maximize ways for students to engage with and learn in your classroom.
Staff spotlight
Advance your UW career with a certificate
Completing a POD certificate in administrative excellence, human resources administration or supervisory skills counts as six months’ experience when applying for related positions at the UW.
Student spotlight
Iris photo booth: Update your online profile with professional photos
Do you need a new photo for you LinkedIn, Handshake, or Husky Landing profile? Stop by the UW Career & Internship Center and use the Iris Air Photo Booth for professional-quality photos.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Nov. 20, 2024 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
New and continuing resources through our Title IX Office
The UW has and will continue to ensure that through our Office of the Title IX Coordinator, every member of our community has the information, resources, tools and support systems to make the UW welcoming, equitable and safe.
AI for research and research in AI
Watch the recording of ‘AI for Research and Research in AI’ lecture at Town Hall Seattle, on Oct. 28.
Excellence in Global Engagement Award
Do you know a faculty member who is advancing the UW’s mission of global impact? Make your nomination by no later than 5 p.m. on Nov. 30.
Live event: Best practices for folder structure
On Dec. 10, watch a live demo on Zoom where Records Management staff share best practices for naming and organizing electronic files and folders so that you can streamline your office’s work processes.
Save with UW Yoga Month discount partners
Take advantage of great discounts on classes at more than 30 area yoga studios that are partnering with The Whole U during UW Yoga Month and beyond.
Social-emotional development with UW WorkLife
At this Dec. 12 webinar led by Bright Horizons, learn more about making your child feel safe, loved and cared for, which is the foundation for healthy development, positive social skills and emotional intelligence.
Power your career at UW
From skilled trades to transportation and facilities, find fulfilling roles that shape our campuses and communities. Refer someone ready for a fresh start today.
Free mindfulness drop-in session
Attend a free online drop-in that will give an overview of mindfulness meditation and practicing self-compassion. No meditation experience is necessary and registration is required.
Northwest Education Access student story: Making it
Learn how Northwest Education Access — featured nonprofit of the UW Combined Fund Drive’s 40th annual giving campaign — helped Janet find her educational path to a successful career in cosmetology.
