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
Interested in streamlining your large enrollment course?
UW faculty are invited to apply for the Course Redesign Clinic, a program that helps instructors improve the effectiveness and efficiency of large-enrollment courses. Applications are due Dec. 21.
Staff spotlight
Access LinkedIn Learning recommendations for your development
Use Professional & Organizational Development’s curated picks to identify quality on-demand training to advance your productivity and other business skills.
Student spotlight
Career Center Collections on Handshake
Searching for a job or internship is overwhelming. The Career Center Collections on Handshake are curated collections of jobs, events and career fairs that will help you explore opportunities that align with your unique career goals and interests.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Nov. 5, 2025 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Transparency and accountability goals of student conduct process review
As a University dedicated to students’ success, we have a goal of helping every student make the most of their time at the UW as they earn their degree. Read President Jones’ message about the goals of the Student Conduct Code review.
AI headphones automatically learn who you’re talking to — and let you hear them better
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed smart headphones that isolate all the wearer’s conversation partners in a noisy soundscape. Learn more about this AI-powered hearing assistant.
New: 2026 Awards of Excellence now open
For more than 50 years, the UW’s Awards of Excellence have celebrated outstanding faculty and academic personnel, staff, students and alumni whose achievements exemplify the University’s mission. Honor someone you know by making a nomination today.
Keep devices and data safe while traveling
Protect UW devices and personal data during holiday travel by reviewing UW IT’s tips like updating systems, software and using a VPN.
Score discounted tickets to Husky Women’s Basketball
Cheer on the Dawgs this season with discounted single-game tickets available through The Whole U’s Fevo portal.
Required civil rights course launches next month
Between Jan. 13 and March 10, 2026, UW employees will need to complete a new online civil rights course in Workday Learning. Employees will receive an email with details on how to take the course.
Now hiring: Associate Director for Leadership Annual Giving
Annual Philanthropy has an exciting opening for an Associate Director for Leadership Annual Giving. They will lead a team of fundraisers and play an integral role in strategy development, while supporting broader efforts to build a diverse community of mid-level donors. Refer someone you know.
Participants sought for new study of how viruses spread
Researchers at the UW School of Medicine are enrolling participants across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties for a paid study on how respiratory viruses spread in households and communities. Find out how you can participate.
It’s not too late to support the UWCFD campaign
There’s still time to make a difference by supporting our featured nonprofit, WestSide Baby. Consider donating an item from their wish list to help ensure local families have the essentials they need this winter.
