October 31, 2025
Complete Census Impacting Workday Updates

For a comprehensive list of activities, visit the Due Dates Calendar.

As you prepare cases for promotion, tenure, and the new sabbatical process in Interfolio RPT, please ensure that the correct roles are assigned and that candidates have access to their cases.

Please make sure candidates are notified of their cases in RPT. Notification grants candidates access to their materials and any shared case documents.

Additionally, Administrators, Chairs/Campus Deans, and Deans/Chancellors must be assigned as Committee Managers for their respective case review steps. Without this setup, they will not be able to access or complete the required forms. Detailed step-by-step instructions on these actions are available in our newly published article, Setting Up Committee Managers in Promotion and Sabbatical Cases. 

Several recent or upcoming changes are affecting H-1B processing at UW.

• The $100,000 fee announced on September 19 for new H-1Bs resulted in a pause on new H-1B petitions. ISO is working with UW leadership to identify paths forward for affected cases.
• The federal government shutdown is preventing most H-1B visa requests from moving forward until it is resolved. See our blog post for more information.
• USCIS has announced that it will no longer accept filing fee checks as of 10/29 and will move to credit card and debit payment only. ISO will reach out to units on affected cases.

The best way to stay up-to-date on visa news from ISO is to join our ISOcontacts mailing list! Request to join by emailing [email protected].

We’re excited to share that the updated UW Faculty Policy Primer is now available on the web!
This essential resource is designed to support both new and continuing faculty members by providing a clear and comprehensive overview of key policies and practices at the University of Washington. Inside, you’ll find valuable information on:

• UW policies and regulations
• Faculty appointments, promotion, and tenure
• Shared governance between administration and faculty
• Faculty Code, Executive Orders, and Scholastic Regulations

Whether you're just joining UW or have been part of our academic community for years, the Policy Primer is a helpful guide to navigating faculty life and responsibilities. 

We encourage you to explore this resource and connect with colleagues for further insights. Thank you for being part of the UW faculty community!

The Office for Academic Personnel and Faculty Inclusive Excellence is offering partial tuition support for faculty interested in participating in the Spring 2026 Faculty Success Program (FSP) hosted by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).

The 10-week program (January 26–April 5, 2026) helps faculty strengthen productivity, goal-setting, and career advancement in a supportive community of peers and coaches.

Application deadline: October 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Eligibility: Open to all UW faculty with an active NCFDD account, with priority given to assistant and associate professors pursuing promotion. Support covers one-third of early-bird tuition on a cost-sharing basis with departments or colleges.

Please share this opportunity with faculty in your unit who may benefit.
Application form due by October 31.
Questions? Contact [email protected]

Questions about RPT processes: Susan Monusko at [email protected]
General academic personnel matters: [email protected]
Visa questions: [email protected]