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.
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Faculty spotlight
Conversation: Proposed updates to the Faculty Code language on effective teaching
Join FCTL chair, Casey Self, in a Jan. 15 conversation about proposed revisions to the Faculty Code’s language on effective teaching, currently under review by the Faculty Senate.
Staff spotlight
New resource for adding records management tasks to your calendar
Don’t wait until there’s a records mess to get your office on track with best practices. Add these prompts and reminders to your Outlook calendar and use them to help you work on record-related tasks throughout the year.
Student spotlight
Handshake: Need a plan? Tips for finding purpose in life – and a job
Learn more about how you can prepare for life after graduation, and navigate the nuances of the job market.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Dec. 11, 2024 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Please note that the weekly UW Insider is on pause until Wednesday, Jan. 8.
New and continuing resources through our Title IX Office
The UW has and will continue to ensure that through our Office of the Title IX Coordinator, every member of our community has the information, resources, tools and support systems to make the UW welcoming, equitable and safe.
AI for research and research in AI
Watch the recording of ‘AI for Research and Research in AI’ lecture at Town Hall Seattle, on Oct. 28.
Outstanding Public Service Award
Nominate a faculty or staff member who has served the common good through public service for the Outstanding Public Service Award by Dec. 30.
Traveling for work this winter?
With winter holidays around the corner, you may have to travel for school or work. Learn how to keep your mobile devices, your data and UW data safe — and pick up other travel tips with this handy guide.
10 ways to practice sustainability during the holidays
Practicing sustainability feels nearly impossible over the holiday season with it being such a busy time of the year. Read UW Sustainability’s suggestions to help.
Year-round child care on the UW’s Seattle campus
UW Children’s Centers offer year-round care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers at four Seattle campus locations and are operated by Haggard Childcare Resources.
Fuel discovery and innovation
Do you know a trailblazer in science and research? Refer them to join a team where their work can shape the future of health, technology and the environment.
Right as Rain’s seven favorite wellness trends of 2024
From cortisol face to fart walks, learn about some of the Right as Rain team’s favorite health and wellness trends from the past year.
Voting is live for the UW Global Photo Contest finalists
Make sure your voice is heard and vote for your favorite finalist in each category by Dec. 31.
