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.
Opposition to Uniform Guidance changes
The UW has submitted a formal letter opposing the OMB’s proposed changes to the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance (Uniform Guidance), warning that the revisions could introduce burdensome bureaucracy to scientific research. To learn more about these advocacy efforts, read the full update on the Provost’s blog.
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.
Rule helps protect clean drinking water
The Roadless Area Conservation Rule was passed in 2001 to limit industrial timber harvest and preserve forest ecosystems. Last summer, the federal government announced plans to rescind it. A new study from the University of Washington and Conservation Science Partners highlights the potential consequences of losing those protections.
Taking steps towards accessible PDFs
Learn how to evaluate, archive, remediate or replace PDFs using the UW’s accessibility resources, including Little Forest, Adobe Acrobat Pro, state-contracted vendors and a PDF backlog webinar.
Dance fitness in Grieg Garden
Join Seattle Dance Fitness for an all-levels workout that combines upbeat music, easy-to-follow moves and plenty of summer energy — no dance experience required. Register to join (NetID required).
What you need to know about Medicare
Join Medicare experts from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Tuesday, Aug. 11, for an overview of Medicare coverage, enrollment and plan options. Register to join (NetID required).
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
Train for the Seattle Marathon
The UW Endurance Club offers free training plans, expert coaching, community events and exclusive participant perks to help you reach your goals. Register to join (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.
