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.
NOTEWORTHY
Faculty spotlight
Teaching@UW: New Faculty Program
Registration is open for Teaching@UW: New Faculty Program, which connects new UW instructors to teaching strategies and resources, key expectations in the Faculty Code and each other.
Staff spotlight
Mastering your performance review
UW staff can use this guide to navigate the performance management process, from setting goals and receiving ongoing feedback to actively participating in their annual evaluations.
Student spotlight
Essential job search strategies
July 23 | 12:30 p.m.–1 p.m. | Zoom
Learn practical ways to identify strong job opportunities, use AI tools wisely and build connections that actually move your search forward in a tough market.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the July 1 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
A message and reflection from the Provost
Provost Tricia Serio shared an end-of-the-year message reflecting on a year defined by both significant challenges and major accomplishments. The Provost expressed deep gratitude for the dedication, passion and expertise that faculty and staff have contributed in service of the university’s mission. Read the message.
Get help with Purple
Purple is here and along with the launch comes a growing set of support resources to help you get started, learn effective prompting practices and use the tool responsibly. Whether you are looking for quick help, detailed documentation, training opportunities or ways to connect with others, there are several resources available to support you.
Agentic AI browsers come with risks
In the last year or so, artificial intelligence companies have rolled out a spate of web browsers equipped with AI agents. New research from the University of Washington found that the most powerful of these browsers also open users up to significant cybersecurity risks. The research suggests that browser agents may not be ready for the public.
Digital accessibility update: Summer training, fall planning
The latest digital accessibility update encourages early PDF remediation and video captioning for fall, accessibility-focused onboarding and training to help create a more inclusive campus experience.
Shop the UW Medicine Summer Markets
Take a midday break and support local makers at this summer’s UW Medicine Markets! Browse handcrafted goods, art, specialty foods and more. View dates and locations (NetID required).
Support for every family journey
From adoption and guardianship questions to blending families and navigating major life transitions, the WA Employee Assistance Program offers free, confidential resources to support your family’s well-being.
Working at the UW
Find a job that will change your life and others’ lives too.
– Academic jobs
– Staff jobs
– Student jobs
– UW Medicine jobs
28 day hydration challenge
Join the 28-day challenge and build simple habits that help you meet your daily water intake needs. Download the handout (NetID required).
Working together to make the UW safer
Community safety is measured not only by how we prepare for emergencies and respond to incidents, but also by how we show up for one another during moments of grief, fear and uncertainty.
