Welcome to the CBE Office of Academic Affairs!
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Promotion, Tenure, and Merit Review
Digital Accessibility Resources
Teaching Resources
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Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Ann Marie Borys | amborys@uw.edu
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Spring 2026 News
Spring Accessibility POP (Progress Over Perfection) Sessions
POP sessions are 60-minute interactive workshops, each focusing on one particular accessibility topic or skill. Each session consists of instruction (20 min.); practice and question time (30 min.); and a wrap up with action item (10 min.). All sessions are held on Zoom on select Wednesdays, from 3:00-4:00 pm.
Register via the links below.
- April 1: Session 1—Structured Headings
- April 8: Session 2—Accessibility Checkers
- April 22: Session 3—Simple Alternative Text
- April 29: Session 4—Accessible Slide Design
- May 13: Session 5—Accessible Presentation Delivery
- May 20: Session 6—How to use Permalinks as an alternative to PDFs (NEW topic!)
- June 3: Session 7—Canvas Spring Cleaning: Pathway to Autumn (NEW topic!)
You can see information about past accessibility workshops and other digital accessibility resources here.
Office of Academic Affairs Mission
Our mission in the Office of Academic Affairs is three-fold:
- Supporting faculty development through mentoring and oversight of the tenure, promotion, and merit review processes, guidance and recommendations regarding sabbatical applications and college awards, and support for the day-to-day work of the faculty through the provision of teaching resources.
- Supporting the larger goals of the college’s mission and vision to engage in research and education that addresses the impacts of climate change, and improves conditions of social justice and human health through the thoughtful planning, design, construction, and investment in the environment and in communities.
- Ensuring that the college operates with integrity and in compliance with law and with University and College policies and procedures.