Click on the links below to access Office for Academic Personnel and Faculty eDigests published this academic year. Please keep in mind that some details and guidance in past issues may have changed over time. Check the APF website for the most current information.
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Current Edition
Key updates on promotion and tenure clock waivers extend through 2026–27, with unit leaders confirming faculty preferences by June 30, 2026. Sabbatical leave processes require timely Workday setup and use of new RPT templates, with applications due January 16, 2026. ISO posted revised fall walk-in hours and upcoming immigration workshops.
Recent Editions
This month’s eDigest featured new faculty onboarding and academic leader orientation programs. Updates include new tenure status categories with percentage-based state funding backing, an O-1A/EB-1B visa sponsorship pilot for international faculty, modified ISO walk-in hours, and recognition of Ursula Owen’s Core Values Award.
This month’s eDigest includes important updates on the Office for Academic Personnel and Faculty’s move to Gerberding Hall, upcoming increases to U.S. visa fees, and key deadlines for academic reappointments. It also features a reminder and resource article on promotion and reappointment processes to support faculty and administrators.
Important updates affecting J-1 and H-1B processes, faculty promotions, and academic appointments at UW? From funding changes to tenure clock extensions and Workday updates, this newsletter covers it all. Read the full June eDigest and stay informed on what’s changing starting July 1, 2025.
Updates to Ideal-Logic access for Sexual Misconduct Declarations, progress on faculty reappointment uploads in Workday, and a shift to role-based communication pathways. It highlights new immigration requirements and ISO procedural changes. Two upcoming events—HERC’s webinar on dialogue in divided times and the “Pathways to Full Professor” panel—offer opportunities for professional growth and engagement.
Learn about the new EO59 review requirements for academic appointments, the increased J-1 visa minimum funding, and ISO’s updated FAQ page. Find out about the new tenure status values in Workday and ISO’s walk-in hours. Don’t miss our upcoming events on academic data issues and immigration updates. Plus, make sure to participate in the UW survey to shape our community’s future.