University of Washington Research

Office of Research Central

FAX# 206.685.9210

DEI Resources

The Meanings of Juneteenth

A presentation by historian Christopher James Bonner, Associate Professor, University of Maryland

War in Israel and Gaza

Here are some resources that may be helpful pertaining to the current war in Israel and Gaza.

Workshop: Understanding Land Acknowledgments

Take a self-paced workshop where you can learn about the importance & complexities around the formal statement that recognizes the Indigenous Peoples of Washington.

Take a class! POD trainings…

Did you know that POD provides trainings on diversity and inclusion? See the POD webpage.

Need to post a job?

Branch out and post to UW Affinity Groups to recruit from diverse groups.

OR DEI Committee

Meet your unit’s DEI representatives!

UW DEI Resource Tool

The University of Washington has many diversity, equity and inclusion resources available to staff, students and faculty. These resources can be found across several websites from UW Human Resources to the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity. The DEI Resource tool provides a quick and easy way to look up these resources by topic or category.

Look up a DEI resource by topic or category.

Professional & Organizational Development

Cost-effective, timely, and high-quality classroom training, coaching, career counseling, and consulting services.

Whole U

For and by the UW, The Whole U launched in January 2014 to foster community, promote holistic wellness, and share the great perks available to UW faculty and staff.

LinkedIn Learning

On-demand video learning platform to help you develop and enhance skills. Free access to LinkedIn Learning is provided to all UW students, staff, and faculty.

UW Title IX Education & Prevention

The strategies offered are meant to create and support positive UW climates and endeavor to stop sex- and gender-based violence and harassment before they happen. The course is relevant to all UW workplace and campus locations and includes tailored content based on your employee role.

UW Implicit Bias Training

This training will heighten awareness around bias with the objectives to help us manage and disrupt our own misconceptions.

UW IT Inclusive Language Guide

A reference for software and other information technology content. Extensive guide to inclusive language.

Communicating with an Equity Lens

As communicators, we’re responsible for staying current on how to communicate in the most equitable, respectful and inclusive ways possible. Use these resources for guidance on using an equity lens in written and visual communications.

UW Human Resources

The University’s disability accommodation process is intended to be interactive and collaborative, relying on open communication and active participation between you and the University. The primary goal of this process is to help you to perform all of the essential functions of your current position, with or without accommodation.

DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center

Dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through technology and education.

UW Information Technology

You and your identity are core to how you connect and communicate at the UW. This page describes how to manage your identity through self-identification and the use of IDs issued by the UW and others.

UW Autism Center

Devoted to supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders through exceptional clinical services, innovative scientific research and high-quality training.

Advocacy

Free and confidential advocacy for those impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence, domestic violence, stalking. Does not trigger formal reporting process.

University Complaint Investigation and Resolution Office (UCIRO)

Investigates complaints that UW employees may have violated policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, and relationship conflict of interest.

Title IX Office

Provides support and resources surrounding violence, harassment, or discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, pregnant or parenting status, and LGBTQ identity.

Livewell Confidential Advocates

Provides a safe and confidential space to help students, faculty and staff identify what they want or need after an incident of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking or sexual harassment has occurred.

University Complaint Investigation and Resolution Office (UCIRO)

Investigates complaints that UW employees may have violated policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, and relationship conflict of interest.

Reporting Bias Incidents

Report all non-emergency incidents of bias or suspected bias using the UW's bias reporting tool, which was created in partnership with the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, the Office of Student Life and the president's Race & Equity Initiative. Reports can be anonymous. Submission of a Bias Incident Report does not constitute a formal complaint and will not automatically initiate an investigation.

Advocacy

Free and confidential advocacy for those impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence, domestic violence, stalking. Does not trigger formal reporting process.

University Complaint Investigation and Resolution Office (UCIRO)

Investigates complaints that UW employees may have violated policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, and relationship conflict of interest.

SafeCampus

Free and anonymous resource. Discuss safety and well being concerns for yourself or others with caring, trained professionals.

Title IX Office

Provides support and resources surrounding violence, harassment, or discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, pregnant or parenting status, and LGBTQ identity.

Livewell Confidential Advocates

Provides a safe and confidential space to help students, faculty and staff identify what they want or need after an incident of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking or sexual harassment has occurred.

The Whole U

For and by the UW, The Whole U launched in January 2014 to foster community, promote holistic wellness, and share the great perks available to UW faculty and staff.

Affinity Groups

Faculty and staff groups providing networking and community building opportunities.

Office of the Ombud

Provides high quality, client-focused services for preventing, managing, navigating, and resolving conflicts at the UW.

Affinity Groups

Faculty and staff groups providing networking and community building opportunities.

University of Washington Human Resources

Main page for UW HR staff contact information. Refer to PDF for more information.

Title IX Office

Provides support and resources surrounding violence, harassment, or discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, pregnant or parenting status, and LGBTQ identity.

Livewell Confidential Advocates

Provides a safe and confidential space to help students, faculty and staff identify what they want or need after an incident of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking or sexual harassment has occurred.

UW Employee Assistance Program

Experts who help you or your family members navigate life’s challenges. Free, confidential access to guidance consultants who provide:
- Counseling
- Legal advice
- Financial guidance
- Eldercare assistance
- Work-Life solutions
- Consultation for managers
- Critical and traumatic incident response services

Mental Health Support

Resources related to mental health and support for stress and burnout.

UW IT Inclusive Language Guide

A reference for software and other information technology content. Extensive guide to inclusive language.

Communicating with an Equity Lens

As communicators, we’re responsible for staying current on how to communicate in the most equitable, respectful and inclusive ways possible. Use these resources for guidance on using an equity lens in written and visual communications.

UW HR Disability

The University’s disability accommodation process is intended to be interactive and collaborative, relying on open communication and active participation between you and the University.

DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center

Dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through technology and education.

UW Autism Center

Devoted to supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders through exceptional clinical services, innovative scientific research and high-quality training.

Disability Staff and Faculty Association (DSFA)

To address the underrepresentation of individuals with disabilities in higher education, their lower likelihood of degree completion, and the broader challenges they face—including economic hardship and poor health outcomes—we aim to enrich our workplace.

Staff Diversity Hiring Toolkit

This toolkit is intended to be one of many resources for you to consult as you seek to increase your outreach efforts and build an inclusive applicant pool.

Office of Research Human Resources

DEI resources for Office of Research Hiring Managers.

University Complaint Investigation and Resolution Office (UCIRO)

Investigates complaints that UW employees may have violated policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, and relationship conflict of interest.

Title IX Office

Provides support and resources surrounding violence, harassment, or discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, pregnant or parenting status, and LGBTQ identity.

OR DEI Committee

Couldn’t find the resource you were looking for?