Held on September 11 and 12, the event was co-hosted by the Office for Academic Personnel & Faculty and five central offices—the Office of Research, CoMotion, the Office of Global Affairs, UW Libraries, and UWHR. The program featured a virtual overview of key campus services, followed by in-person panel discussions, networking, and opportunities to engage with colleagues across disciplines. From navigating research infrastructure to building a scholarly portfolio, this onboarding experience helped new faculty confidently begin their journey at UW. Explore the presentations and materials from each featured organization below.
The Office of Research
Faculty heard from Vice Provost for Research Mari Ostendorf and colleagues about how the Office of Research supports faculty research efforts through proposal processing, compliance support, and internal funding. Participants joined interactive breakout sessions to learn more about working with human subjects, computing and AI resources, and the Royalty Research Fund grant program.
Introduction to CoMotion
Vice Provost for Innovation and Director of CoMotion François Baneyx shared how to transform ideas into economic and societal impact—featuring UW’s innovation services, from entrepreneurship training and IP advising to funding, mentoring, and support for licensing and startups.
Introduction to the Office of Global Affairs
Attendees discovered how the Office of Global Affairs advances international education, global research, and community engagement by fostering access, opportunity, and shared global citizenship.
Introduction to UW Libraries
New faculty learned how UW Libraries can power teaching and research with expert support, vast collections, and tailored faculty services.
Introduction to the Office for Academic Personnel & Faculty
Faculty were introduced to the office’s three pillars—Faculty Affairs, Faculty Development, and Faculty Inclusive Excellence—which work together to advance the University of Washington’s mission by supporting growth, leadership, and contributions to the preservation, production, and dissemination of knowledge.
UW Human Resources Overview & Introduction to Benefits
Faculty explored health insurance, retirement options, work-life programs, and enrollment deadlines through the UWHR new faculty benefits orientation, designed to help them make the most of UW’s generous package.