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
Constructing tests
Use the strategies and guidance on this page to design tests and quizzes that help students succeed.
Staff spotlight
Hone your strategic planning tools
In this live online workshop, learn about road-tested tools for setting direction and planning for the future amidst constant change.
Student spotlight
Find upcoming career-centered events
The Career & Internship Center’s calendar features various workshops and events tailored for students who are looking to improve a variety of professional skills such as job hunting, writing a cover letter, networking events and more.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Jan. 15, 2025 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Honoring Dr. King’s legacy with our actions and our impact
On Monday, our University will honor the abiding legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of reflection and service. Our UW community is steeped in the importance of creating impact through public service and sustained effort to build a more equitable, inclusive future for all.
New AI training method lets systems better adjust to users’ values
The University of Washington researchers created a method for training AI systems that can better reflect users’ diverse values. Called “variational preference learning,” or VPL, the method predicts users’ preferences as they interact with it, then tailors its outputs accordingly.
Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award
Nominate a living UW alumnus veteran who made a positive impact on the local, national or international community, the University of Washington or the veteran community.
Varonis launches at the UW this March
UW-IT will start using Varonis to identify, classify and monitor sensitive data in SharePoint and OneDrive. Learn more and share your feedback.
Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, here are some events, resources and opportunities to engage, enrich and enlighten you.
Understanding the Big Five Personality Model
Deepen your understanding of personalities, including how they impact your professional and personal life, and enhance your leadership and teamwork skills on Wednesday, Jan. 29, on Zoom.
Explore science and research positions at the UW
Celebrate new beginnings this new year with a meaningful career in science and research at the UW.
Are ultra-processed foods bad for your brain?
While the factors that increase your risk for cognitive decline are complicated, there are some likely reasons why ultra-processed foods seem to be so unhealthy for our brains.
Help those impacted by the fires in California
Devastating wildfires are sweeping through Southern California, causing widespread destruction and displacing tens of thousands. Learn how you can help.
