The New Academic Leader Onboarding, hosted by the Office for Academic Personnel & Faculty, is designed to equip newly appointed faculty leaders with the tools and perspectives they need to thrive at the University of Washington. This two-day event—featuring both in-person and virtual sessions—brings together senior academic leaders and campus experts to explore key topics in academic leadership, including governance, equity, financial planning, compliance, and faculty development.
Through interactive discussions and informative presentations, participants will gain a well-rounded foundation to lead with confidence and integrity.
Registration is required—please be sure to sign up by September 9 to secure your spot.
September 15 – 16
Register now to join UW colleagues in building your leadership foundation through expert-led sessions and networking.
Event Schedule
September 15 (in-person)
Husky Union Building, Room 332
8:00 to 8:30 a.m.
Coffee, networking
8:30 to 8:45 a.m.
Welcome
Interactive Learning Sessions
9:00 to 9:55 a.m.
Resources within the Office of Academic Personnel and Faculty
Fredrick M. Nafukho, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel & Faculty
Deepa Rao, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development
Marjorie Olmstead, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Chadwick Allen, Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Introduction to UW’s Financing, Planning & Allocation of Resources
Scott Coil, Director of University Budget Operations
~Break~
11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Perspectives on Faculty Mentoring, Promotion and/or Tenure at UW
Majorie Olmstead, Associate Vice Provost for Academic Personnel
Trish Kritek, Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs, School of Medicine
12:00 to 12:45 p.m.
Shared Governance at UW: The Essential Roles and Responsibilities for Academic Leaders, Faculty Senate, and the Faculty Code
Aarti Bhat, Chair, Faculty Senate
Rania Hussein, Vice Chair, Faculty Senate
Gautham Reddy, Secretary of the Faculty
September 16 (online)
A Zoom link will be provided with your event registration.
1:00 to 1:15 p.m.
Welcome
Interactive Learning Sessions
1:15-2:00pm
Research Resilience and Leadership Resilience during Uncertain Times
Mari Ostendorf, Vice Provost for Research
2:00 to 2:45 p.m.
Ensuring Access and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities at UW
Bree Callahan, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator
~Break~
3:00 to 3:45 p.m.
Successful Implementation of Title IX and Title VI at UW
Jane Yung, VP & Chief Compliance & Risk Officer, University of Washington.
Valery Richardson, Title IX Coordinator