The Office of the Provost regularly convenes committees, task forces, and advisory groups to address key academic priorities, policy development, and strategic initiatives at the University of Washington. Below is a list of current groups, their focus areas, and links to more information.
- Alternative Testing Pilot Implementation Committee
Coordinates the planning, execution, and evaluation of an alternative testing pilot program to assess new methods for student assessment beyond traditional exam formats. - Taskforce on Computing and Data Science
Develops an assessment and recommendations for advancing computing, data science, and AI at the University of Washington, both as core disciplines and as enablers across the academic enterprise. - Faculty Committee on Scholarship of Palestine
Facilitates scholarly engagement and academic discourse related to Palestine, supporting research collaborations and faculty-led initiatives. - Fee-based Degree Task Force
Examines fee-based degree programs to ensure alignment with institutional mission, equitable access, and financial sustainability. - Provost’s Advisory Committee for Students
Provides the Provost with student perspectives on academic policies, campus priorities, and engagement opportunities. - Research Resilience and Transformation Advisory Group
Advises on strategies to strengthen and transform UW’s research enterprise to adapt to changing conditions. - Review of Current UW Rules and Policies on Study Abroad Destinations
Assesses study abroad policies to ensure student safety, regulatory compliance, and alignment with academic goals. - Teaching@UW Advisory Council
Supports Teaching@UW by advising on resources, programming, and faculty development to enhance teaching quality and innovation. - Teaching@UW Executive Sponsors and Leadership Committee
Guides the strategic direction and implementation of Teaching@UW, aligning faculty development with institutional priorities. - Undergraduate Learning Outcomes Task Force
Defines and refines undergraduate learning outcomes to ensure they reflect the skills and values UW expects of its graduates.