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
Access LinkedIn Learning recommendations for your development
Use Professional & Organizational Development’s curated picks to identify quality on-demand training to advance your productivity and other business skills.
Student spotlight
Career Center Collections on Handshake
Searching for a job or internship is overwhelming. The Career Center Collections on Handshake are curated collections of jobs, events and career fairs that will help you explore opportunities that align with your unique career goals and interests.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Nov. 5, 2025 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Transparency and accountability goals of student conduct process review
As a University dedicated to students’ success, we have a goal of helping every student make the most of their time at the UW as they earn their degree. Read President Jones’ message about the goals of the Student Conduct Code review.
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.
Stay alert: Spot holiday phishing scams before you click
Scammers ramp up phishing during the holidays. Learn how to identify suspicious messages and keep your personal and UW data safe.
Daily 15-minute movement break
Join The Whole U every weekday at 11 a.m. on Zoom for a quick full-body stretch and light movement session to refresh your energy and ease stiffness during the workday.
Find caregivers with your free Sittercity membership
PEBB-eligible employees can use UW’s free Sittercity membership to find trusted support for children, aging loved ones and pets. Your membership includes unlimited basic background checks.
Now hiring: Business Application Service Analyst
The Information Management team has an exciting opening for a Business Applications Service Analyst. The analyst helps maximize the adoption and informed usage of major enterprise business applications across University Advancement. Refer someone you know.
Four ways to feel better if you have seasonal depression
Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, usually pops up during the colder, darker months — especially in the Pacific Northwest. Learn about the best treatments for your symptoms.
UWCFD Lunch & Learn: Community dance programs
Discover local organizations making dance accessible for all ages through classes, performances and inclusive creative spaces on Wednesday, Dec. 3. You’ll learn how these groups use movement to foster belonging in our region.
