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.
Help students explore programs with DawgPath’s new majors feature
DawgPath’s Topically Similar Majors helps faculty and advisers guide students to related programs, uncover shared themes and support informed academic decisions.
The Whole U Wellness Connection series: Envisioning for 2026
Join The Whole U on Friday, Dec. 19, for our final Wellness Connection Series session of the year, focused on envisioning for 2026. Together we’ll reflect on the past year and identify what matters most for this next year.
Affordable housing options for UW employees
Bridges@11th is a U-District apartment complex that gives priority access to faculty and staff working at the UW’s Seattle campus and Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Now hiring: Business Application Service Analyst
The Information Management team has an exciting opening for a Business Applications Service Analyst. The analyst helps maximize the adoption and informed usage of major enterprise business applications across University Advancement. Refer someone you know.
12 winter PNW vegetables to try and why they’re so healthy
Winter doesn’t scream “fresh produce,” but there are a surprising number of veggie options grown in Washington state. Inspire your next meal and understand the benefits.
Help select the next Husky 100
Volunteers are needed to review applications for the 2026 Husky 100. Find more information on the Husky 100 website and learn how you can get involved.
