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.
The annual Awards of Excellence is now open!
Nominate someone outstanding
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Faculty spotlight
Apply now for NCFDD Faculty Success Program tuition support
The Office for Faculty Advancement offers partial tuition support for faculty attending NCFDD’s 12-week Faculty Success Program, prioritizing tenure-track and associate professors. Application deadline for support is Nov. 4.
Staff spotlight
Explore one-on-one leadership coaching
Engage with a coach for confidential, individual guidance to help you develop your leadership skills, overcome challenges, plan for the future and maximize success.
Student spotlight
Five elevator pitch examples
Imagine that you step into an elevator and come face-to-face with someone who could change the course of your career: a potential employer, investor, or mentor. Learn more about how to craft a powerful elevator pitch.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Oct. 23, 2024 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Watch the Annual President’s Address
Watch a recorded livestream of President Cauce’s annual address to learn more about her priorities for her last year in office and the role of higher education in strengthening a democratic society through learning and discovery.
Join the ‘AI Education’ Town Hall
You’re invited to attend the virtual ‘AI Education’ Town Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Topics to include: Expanding AI literacy across disciplines, and creating inclusive AI education programs.
Distinguished Teaching Awards
Nominate an outstanding educator by Nov. 13 for the following awards:
Distinguished Teaching Awards — Seattle
Distinguished Teaching Awards — Bothell
Distinguished Teaching Awards — Tacoma
Distinguished Teaching Awards for Teams
Excellence in Teaching Award.
Get MyUW Mobile app to keep up with all things UW
MyUW apps are available on iPhones and Androids, allowing users to stay connected to the resources they need every day without having to sign in daily with their UW NetIDs.
The Whole U’s fall recipes are as cozy as a warm sweater
Feeling that chill in the air? Try these hearty, healthy, delicious recipes for autumn compiled by The Whole U from cooks and bakers in UW Human Resources.
Get to know your WA Employee Assistance Program
The Washington State EAP is the UW’s provider of employee wellness benefits. A live webinar at noon on Nov. 13 will help managers and HR professionals better understand this resource.
Supporting student success
There are multiple opportunities across the University focusing on supporting student success.
The annual candy blast is coming to your gut
Learn more about the effects of Halloween candy from UW Medicine gastroenterologist Dr. Chris Damman, an expert in the microbiome and its relationship to the body.
‘The Caucasian Chalk Circle’
The UW School of Drama presents “The Caucasian Chalk Circle,” a bold reimagining of Bertolt Brecht’s renowned play that explores themes of justice, truth, and community, where ancient storytelling meets contemporary questions about fairness and compassion.
