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
Making your syllabus accessible: Inclusive and Equitable Teaching
Tuesday, Dec. 2 | Noon–12:30 p.m. | Zoom
This information session will demonstrate basic skills associated with building a syllabus that complies with the updated Americans with Disability Act (ADA) digital accessibility standards.
Staff spotlight
Gain expertise about your UW supervisory role
In this self-paced class for newly hired or promoted supervisors, learn about your responsibilities as an agent of the University, how to partner with UW Human Resources and key policies and resources. (Net ID required)
Student spotlight
Professional headshots
Looking for a new professional headshot? Want to refresh your LinkedIn, Handshake or Husky Landing Profile? Stop by the UW Career & Internship Center and use the Iris Air Booth for your next professional photo.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Oct. 22, 2025 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
President Jones’ Inaugural Address
Recently, UW President Robert J. Jones shared his vision for advancing the UW’s public mission: expanding access to an excellent education for all students; strengthening connections with our communities; and accelerating research, discovery and innovation for the public good. Watch the address.
Purple: the UW’s custom AI tool is taking shape
Purple will be the UW’s own generative AI platform, operated securely by UW-IT. Built to support research, education and innovation, Purple will empower users to experiment and create with AI, while adhering to institutional standards for privacy, data security and ethical use. Test out Purple AI.
New: 2026 Awards of Excellence now open
For more than 50 years, the UW’s Awards of Excellence have celebrated outstanding faculty and academic personnel, staff, students and alumni whose achievements exemplify the University’s mission. Honor someone you know by making a nomination today.
Action required: Install CrowdStrike Falcon
CrowdStrike Falcon provides robust antivirus and endpoint protection for laptops, desktops and servers. Learn more about adding the anti-virus software to your UW-owned devices. If you haven’t already, uninstall Sophos first.
University Book Store discounted shopping night
Join The Whole U on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the University Book Store for an exclusive shopping night featuring 20 to 30% discounts storewide, including Husky gear, calendars, planners and more. (Net ID required)
On-site info session: Learn what’s changing with UWRP/VIP
Visit with TIAA advisors about the upcoming UWRP/VIP transition at various locations on our Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell campuses and at UW Medicine.
Explore the Workday Jobs Hub for internal applicants
Learn about a new way to apply for UW jobs and watch short video tutorials for insights on navigating Jobs Hub, completing your application and avoiding common mistakes.
Six fall activities to help you destress and recenter
The stress of the fall and winter months coupled with the changing weather can make it hard to find a sense of peace. Here are some simple tips you can follow to recenter yourself.
Learn about the UW’s new sustainability plan
Attend an open house to get an update on the UW’s Sustainability Action Plan, along with time for discussions with staff and faculty who have been working to determine our sustainability goals and actions.
