Foundations of Community Engagement for Faculty
This faculty development program supports instructors new to UW and community-engaged teaching, learning, and research by introducing foundational principles, tri-campus and campus-specific resources, and UW-based exemplars, with guidance from experienced faculty. Breakfast will be provided.
The session will be held at the Othello-UW Commons, a learning and collaboration space for faculty, staff, students, and community partners that prioritizes sustained partnerships embracing the UW's commitment to learning from and with local communities.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Othello-UW Commons. Accessibility Contact: laylat@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: New Faculty.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
4200 S. Othello St. Suite 117, Seattle, WA, 98118.
2026–2027 Promotion and Tenure Cycle Refresh: Essential Updates and Interfolio Best Practices
Start the new promotion and tenure cycle prepared and confident. This essential training session will equip you with everything you need to manage P&T cases smoothly and efficiently in 2026–2027.
You'll receive critical updates on policy changes and key deadlines for the upcoming cycle, learn from challenges identified during the 2025–2026 cycle to help you avoid common pitfalls, and gain hands-on guidance through live demonstrations of Interfolio RPT case management functionality, including template preparation and case initiation.
Whether you're new to P&T administration or a seasoned coordinator, this session will ensure you're working with the most current information and leveraging the platform's full capabilities. Bring your questions—we'll have time for Q&A throughout.
Learning Outcomes: Stay current on all changes and critical deadlines for the 2026–2027 cycle , Identify and avoid common administrative errors from the previous cycle , Navigate Interfolio RPT with greater confidence and efficiency, …
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: acadpers@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Academic administrators managing promotion and tenure cases.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Permanent Residence Fundamentals
What is a "green card" and who can get one? ISO advisors will share information about who gets sponsored for permanent residence, what the process is, how long it takes, and how to ensure a successful permanent residence process for your faculty.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: acadvisa@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom.