As artists, humanists, natural scientists and social scientists, our perspective is global and our commitment to inclusivity is unwavering. Difference, however conceived or defined, enriches our community and makes each of us better. The following resources help make our campus a welcoming and equitable place for all.
Cultivating Community at UW
Anti-racism and DEI&B in the workplace is a baseline training, designed to educate on a range of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) topics such as racism, disability and accessibility, and LGBTQ+ identities, and to highlight how these issues affect colleagues and students at the University of Washington. This required course is designed for staff, faculty, and other academic personnel.
2023 CAS EJI Climate Survey
In spring 2023, faculty, staff, and postdocs were invited to take the inaugural annual CAS EJI climate survey. Thank you to the over 1,000 respondents for your thoughtful reflections. They have been instrumental in helping CAS think through how we show up in EJI work.
EJI funding opportunities for faculty and staff
College-level funding for co-sponsorship of EJI-related events are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Funds may be used toward hosting departmental DEIA workshops and trainings, spearheading EJI-focused campus events, supporting guest speakers for courses, etc. The application can be found here.
University-wide seed grants are available to faculty, staff and student groups working on topics that support institutional transformation and progress toward the goals outlined in the Race & Equity Initiative and Diversity Blueprint. Administrative and academic units are encouraged to apply.
Inclusive and Antiracist Pedagogies
This year during winter quarter the College is supporting a two-pronged initiative which includes 1) offering a series of programming concerning curricular development and inclusive pedagogies, and 2) piloting a small-group cohort where participants engage with the workshop lessons and each other over a quarter to develop concrete materials for their departments and their classrooms. Find out more on our "Inclusive and Antiracist Pedagogies" page.
Key On-Campus EJI Resources
We've compiled a set of EJI resources into a new searchable, filterable repository to help faculty and staff discover relevant articles, media, opportunities and more.
In addition to the College's repository of EJI resources, the following list provides campus resources, professional development opportunities, and pedagogical materials for faculty and staff across the College and the UW. For key EJI definitions, see our Key EJI Definitions page. Additional resources can also be found in the ADVANCE resource library.
- Diversity at UW
Information about EJI work happening at UW.
- UWHR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources
UW Human Resources has compiled resources, trainings, policies, community groups and events for all UW employees.
- Office of Academic Personnel
Office of Academic Personnel (OAP) supports the appointment and retention of the best faculty, librarians, and other academic personnel for a global university.
- Office of Faculty Advancement
The Office for Faculty Advancement (OFA) promotes the hiring, retention, and success of a diverse and inclusive faculty at the University of Washington.
- Office of Equity and Justice
Office of Equity and Justice supports all of our students, including our Black, Latinx, Native American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific islander students, by partnering with colleagues, researchers and community members.
- Diversity Council
Serves as the primary advisory committee to the UW President on matters of diversity and equity at all three UW campuses.
- Faculty & Staff Diversity
Build community and foster connections between diverse UW faculty and staff members.
- Disability Services
Provides leadership to the university community in achieving employment, educational, programmatic and physical access for individuals with disabilities.
- Accessible Technology Services
Collaborates with faculty and staff to ensure the availability of assistive technology, consult on the development of accessible web site, software and learning spaces; and promote the use of accessible technology tools and practices in teaching, learning and research.
- UW ADVANCE
Offers a variety of leadership and professional development workshops and events to address equity promotion, strategic planning and best practices in academia.
- University Faculty Councils
University faculty councils study and make recommendations on issues bearing on the welfare of the university. Examples include the Gender, Equity, and Justice Council and the Race, Equity, and Justice Council.
- University of Washington OMBUD
The Office of the Ombud serves the UW community by providing high quality, client-focused services for preventing, managing, navigating and resolving conflict at the UW. We act as thought-partners with clients to assist them in navigating any issue to do with their lives at the UW. Through active participation in the problem-solving process, clients develop the ability to prevent, manage, and resolve future conflicts.
- Bias Reporting Tool
The Bias Reporting Tool helps UW community members report incidents of bias or violations of UW policies for non-discrimination.
- Teaching @ UW
Teaching@UW is designed to help faculty develop an effective, learner-centered teaching practice. Drawing on expertise from UW’s vibrant, tri-campus teaching community and dedicated instructional support staff, the site provides one-stop access to information, resources, and learning opportunities that promote student success in the classroom.
- Anti-Racism and DEI&B in the Workplace Training
Cultivating Community at UW: Anti-racism and DEI&B in the workplace is a baseline training, designed to educate on a range of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) topics such as racism, disability and accessibility, and LGBTQ+ identities, and to highlight how these issues affect colleagues and students at the University of Washington. This required course is designed for staff, faculty, and other academic personnel.
- OMA&D Education and Training Offerings
These educational offerings are for UW faculty and staff who are interested in engaging in DE&I education for self-growth, awareness, and to support more effective engagement with students, faculty, and staff.
- Professional & Organizational Development
POD is a small team of trainers, consultants, and administrative professionals whose mission is to foster positive change in individuals and organizations at the University of Washington.
- SafeCampus
SafeCampus is the University of Washington’s violence-prevention and response Program. We support students, staff, faculty and community members in preventing violence. In addition to listening to your concerns and providing guidance and safety plans tailored to your situation, SafeCampus provides in-person training to staff, faculty and students to support violence prevention and response at the UW.