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A regular digest for 91̽»¨faculty with updates on federal and national issues of relevance to their teaching, research and service; actions the University is taking; and ways for faculty to be involved.

NOTE: Beginning this week, Federal Policy Updates will send every other Wednesday. Check your in box March 11 for the next scheduled update. The provost will send additional messages with urgent news as needed.

Federal Landscape

U.S. Senate committee to vote Thursday on key billsÌý

The U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee will vote on several significant bills regarding access to quality education and health care. 91̽»¨Federal Relations has details.

More on the federal landscape

Check for news and updates on federal issues. The Office of Research continues to post , as well as to researchers and research award administrators who are directly affected by federal policies and processes. , as well as the , are keeping leadership apprised of developments.

Leadership

Learn how the 91̽»¨budget works

A outlines how the University’s budget supports its teaching, research, public service, and clinical care missions, detailing the UW’s funding sources, how those funds may be used, and the processes that ensure transparency and accountability. Finance, Planning and Budgeting also has posted a , which were released earlier this week.Ìý

Provost’s Academy accepting applications until March 9Ìý

To provide a pathway for integrating those perspectives into institution-wide projects, the Provost’s Academy is an immersive program designed to recognize and engage emerging faculty leaders throughout the University. – all tracks and all three campuses – who have been appointed at the 91̽»¨for at least three years and is beyond the first promotion review.

Resources for Researchers & Instructors

Survey on 91̽»¨researcher perceptions of public engagement, deadline extended to March 4

91̽»¨researchers are invited to fill out a aimed at understanding 91̽»¨researchers’ attitudes and experiences related to public engagement about research. Findings will inform the Office of Research’s efforts to support public engagement training and initiatives as well as contribute to academic research on science communication and public engagement. A 91̽»¨NetID is required, but no personally identifying information will be collected. The survey will be open until March 4. Questions? Contact Annie Zhang, annielz@uw.edu.

REMINDER: Open private funding opportunities for faculty, researchersÌý

Faculty and researchers may from private sources for their research and programs through a dashboard developed by the 91̽»¨Corporate & Foundation Relations team.Ìý

Community

New Big Ten ad highlights student success, economic impactÌý

Following the success of the first ad in the Big Ten Academic Alliance’s series – which received more than 250 million impressions nationwide over the course of the football season – the . This one features the students and alumni of Big Ten universities and the leading role our institutions play in educating students and driving economic prosperity. Like the first ad, the development of this spot was led by staff from here at the UW.Ìý