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.
The annual Awards of Excellence is now open!
Nominate someone outstanding
NOTEWORTHY
Faculty spotlight
Build effective assessment, rubrics and grading
Use these strategies and guidance to develop strategic assessments, rubrics and grading practices.
Staff spotlight
Plan ahead for January offerings
Sign up now for Professional Writing: The Art of Storytelling, Project Management Essentials, Communication Style: Creating Positive Relationships and Results, Learning to Lead and Presentation Excellence.
Student spotlight
How to respond to a recruiter on Linkedin
You’re scrolling through LinkedIn, and a message pops up from a recruiter. How you respond to that recruiter can set the tone for the conversation—and even your career path.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Dec. 4, 2024 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
New and continuing resources through our Title IX Office
The UW has and will continue to ensure that through our Office of the Title IX Coordinator, every member of our community has the information, resources, tools and support systems to make the UW welcoming, equitable and safe.
AI for research and research in AI
Watch the recording of ‘AI for Research and Research in AI’ lecture at Town Hall Seattle, on Oct. 28.
Nominate outstanding alumni for the Awards of Excellence
Each year, to celebrate the long legacy of alumni achievement and impact, the UW Alumni Association grants four awards:
Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus Award, due Dec. 16
Distinguished Service Award, due Dec. 16
Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award, due Dec. 16
Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award, due April 30, 2025
Learn what happens to your IT services when you retire
Your access to email, data storage and other IT services changes or expires after your affiliations with the University change.
UW Athletics winter discounts
Enjoy discounted tickets to see UW Men’s and Women’s Basketball and UW Volleyball this winter. Attend games throughout March with tickets as low as $5.
Sign up for your backup care benefits before you need them
Backup care registration takes some time to complete; make sure you register before you need last-minute backup child care or adult companion care so you’re ready to go.
Power your career at UW
From skilled trades to transportation and facilities, find fulfilling roles that shape our campuses and communities. Refer someone ready for a fresh start today.
Walk safely on wet, icy and slippery surfaces
Slips, trips and falls are more frequent in rainy or icy weather, in darkness, when walking on uneven surfaces, and when we’re in a hurry.
High five for a good cause
For $5, you can send your favorite co-worker a digital high five to brighten their day and support a great cause. Choose to donate to a featured nonprofit or any CFD member charity that inspires you.
