Proposals/presentations/issues
Faculty councils serve as deliberative and advisory bodies for all matters of University policy, and are primary forums for faculty-administrative interaction in determining that policy. Faculty Code, Sec 42-33
FCBR shall be responsible for all matters of policy relating to faculty retirement, insurance and benefits. Faculty Code, Sec 42-44.
Office of Human Resources – Benefits & Work/Life
Benefits summaries (by appointment type)
UW Benefits studies
Benefits Comparison: UW vs. other public U.S. research institutions. Report by the Faculty Council on Benefits and Retirement. (May, 2017)
Letters to external agencies
Letter to HCA concerning long term disability insurance maximum limit. (August, 2017). See response from Health Care Authority.
Letter to PEBB concerning review of the VEBA (Voluntary Employee’s Beneficiary Association) Plan. (April, 2016)
FCBR initiatives
Letter to Faculty Senate Chair concerning the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty Pre-retirement Planning. (May, 2018)
Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty Pre-retirement Planning. (April, 2018)
Proposal to establish an ad hoc working group to recommend improvements in faculty pre-retirement planning. (May, 2017)
Transgender healthcare
Eliminating Washington transgender healthcare exclusions. Presentation by Roberta Dalley, associate professor of radiology. (January 27, 2014)
UWRP/VIP Fund Review Committee
The UWRP and VIP Fund Review Committee is a standing committee defined in each plan document and authorized by the UW Board of Regents. The Fund Review Committee is responsible for selecting and recommending the plan record keeper(s) and investment options, and for monitoring their performance. Recommendations from the Fund Review Committee go to the provost and executive vice president who has the delegated authority from the regents to act on the recommendations.
The WholeU
The WholeU fosters community, shares ways to stay healthy, and promotes the great benefits and services available to UW faculty and staff. The WholeU encompasses six pillars: staying healthy, being active, eating well, life events & changes, volunteerism, and engaging personal interests.