The Office of the Provost regularly convenes committees, task forces, and advisory groups to address key academic priorities, policy development, and strategic initiatives at the University of Washington. Below is a list of current groups, their focus areas, and links to more information.
- Alternative Testing Pilot Implementation Committee
Coordinates the planning, execution, and evaluation of an alternative testing pilot program to assess new methods for student assessment beyond traditional exam formats. - Faculty Committee on Scholarship of Palestine
Facilitates scholarly engagement and academic discourse related to Palestine, supporting research collaborations and faculty-led initiatives. - Fee-based Degree Task Force
Examines fee-based degree programs to ensure alignment with institutional mission, equitable access, and financial sustainability. - Provost’s Advisory Committee for Students
Provides the Provost with student perspectives on academic policies, campus priorities, and engagement opportunities. - Research Resilience and Transformation Advisory Group
Advises on strategies to strengthen and transform UW’s research enterprise to adapt to changing conditions. - Review of Current UW Rules and Policies on Study Abroad Destinations
Assesses study abroad policies to ensure student safety, regulatory compliance, and alignment with academic goals. - Teaching@UW Advisory Council
Supports Teaching@UW by advising on resources, programming, and faculty development to enhance teaching quality and innovation. - Teaching@UW Executive Sponsors and Leadership Committee
Guides the strategic direction and implementation of Teaching@UW, aligning faculty development with institutional priorities. - Undergraduate Learning Outcomes Task Force
Defines and refines undergraduate learning outcomes to ensure they reflect the skills and values UW expects of its graduates.