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
Interested in increasing student engagement?
Join Beck Tench, senior researcher at Harvard University, on Nov. 19 to explore how instructors in any field can apply “participatory design” in their teaching.
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
Job shadowing: Is it any good? Here’s what to consider
Job shadowing is a hands-on learning experience where you observe a professional in their role, gaining insight into their responsibilities, skills, and workplace dynamics.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Nov. 13, 2024 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Watch the Annual President’s Address
Watch a recorded livestream of President Cauce’s annual address to learn more about her priorities for her last year in office and the role of higher education in strengthening a democratic society through learning and discovery.
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.
Distinguished Librarian Award
Nominate an outstanding librarian from any UW campus whose contributions advance the mission of the UW Libraries and the UW.
UW and Workday collaborate to lead to global progress in digital accessibility
Learn how this public/private collaboration has benefited not just the UW but millions of users across the world as they worked together to bring accessibility to the next level.
People of UW: Ashwini Sadekar
Ashwini Sadekar, teacher of yoga teachers at UW Recreation, channels the Renaissance to fuse logic, art and yoga into a unique approach to movement, expression and life itself.
Get advice from WA EAP for legal or credit issues
Dealing with legal matters or credit issues? The WA Employee Assistance Program offers legal advice with in-house attorneys via phone appointment for you and anyone in your household.
Explore training and education career opportunities
There are multiple opportunities across the University focusing on careers in training and education.
Breaking the burnout cycle with UW WorkLife
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of work, family, politics and finances? This Nov. 19 session, hosted by the WA Employee Assistance Program, will provide practical strategies for recognizing — and breaking free from — the cycle of burnout.
UW Combined Fund Drive: $40 for 40 Giving Club
Make a gift and make a difference. Celebrate 40 years of the UW Combined Fund Drive by joining the $40 for 40 Giving Club today with a tax-deductible donation to your favorite nonprofit organization.
