The Linguistics Department is pleased to provide this Departmental Handbook as a resource for faculty, graduate students, and staff. It is meant to act as a helpful tool with several components including: an orientation manual, an FAQ about department policies, and a calendar aid for the annual calendar of the UW.
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Contents
Welcome to UW Linguistics ........................................................................................................................... 5
Letter from the Chair ................................................................................................................................. 5
History of the Linguistics Department ....................................................................................................... 5
Department Mission and Vision ................................................................................................................ 6
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ................................................................................................................... 7
People ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Important Locations..................................................................................................................................... 11
Workplace Resources .................................................................................................................................. 12
Website .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Website Profiles ................................................................................................................................... 12
UW-IT and LLC Helpdesk .......................................................................................................................... 12
UW Licensed Software ............................................................................................................................. 13
Keys and Keycards .................................................................................................................................... 14
Equipment................................................................................................................................................ 14
Funding Approvals ................................................................................................................................... 15
Funding for Faculty ................................................................................................................................... 15
Research and travel funds for faculty .................................................................................................. 15
Lab funds .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Start-up funds ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Funding for graduate students ................................................................................................................ 16
Departmental research and travel funds ............................................................................................ 16
Other UW funding for graduate student travel and research ............................................................. 16
Traveling .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Disability Accommodations and Resources ............................................................................................. 17
Booking an ASL interpreter ...................................................................................................................... 17
Textbooks ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Feedback Form ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Committees.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Office Supplies ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Department Calendar .............................................................................................................................. 19
RICOH Printer, Copier, Scanner ............................................................................................................... 19
Phones ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Regular Meetings and Reports .................................................................................................................... 20
Faculty Meetings ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Graduate Student Annual Reports .......................................................................................................... 20
Information for Visitors and New Personnel ............................................................................................... 21
Visitor Services ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Husky Card Services ................................................................................................................................. 21
Transportation Services ........................................................................................................................... 21
Resources for International Scholars ....................................................................................................... 21
UW Daily, UW Today, and UW Insider .................................................................................................... 21
Banking .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Housing .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Teaching Resources ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Course Load ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Course Buyout.......................................................................................................................................... 22
Coursebook Requests .............................................................................................................................. 23
Add Codes and Faculty Codes .................................................................................................................. 23
Course Evaluations / IASystem ................................................................................................................ 23
ASE Absences ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) .................................................................................................. 24
Time Schedule / Curriculum Planning ..................................................................................................... 24
Advising .................................................................................................................................................... 24
Grading..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Grade Grievances ..................................................................................................................................... 25
Records retention .................................................................................................................................... 26
Linguistics Society of America (LSA) memberships for graduate students ............................................. 26
HR Resources ............................................................................................................................................... 27
Workday ................................................................................................................................................... 27
Payroll Essentials ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Required Employee Training.................................................................................................................... 28
Health & Safety Resources .......................................................................................................................... 28
Building and Office Safety ........................................................................................................................ 28
Work-related Accidents ........................................................................................................................... 29
First Aid .................................................................................................................................................... 29
Building Evacuation Plan for Guggenheim Hall ....................................................................................... 29
Emergency Preparedness in the classrooms ........................................................................................... 30
Employee Assistance Program EAP ......................................................................................................... 32
NightRide ................................................................................................................................................. 32
Sexual Assault Resources ......................................................................................................................... 32
Husky HelpLine for Students.................................................................................................................... 32
LiveWell.................................................................................................................................................... 33
Crisis Text Line ......................................................................................................................................... 33
SafeCampus ............................................................................................................................................. 33
Hall Health Center .................................................................................................................................... 33
Work-Life Balance .................................................................................................................................... 34
UW Recreation ..................................................................................................................................... 34
WholeU ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Registering for Classes as an Employee ............................................................................................... 35
Student Resources ....................................................................................................................................... 35
Writing Consultations for Graduate Students ......................................................................................... 35
Center for Speach and Debate................................................................................................................. 35
Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) ................................................ 35
International Student Services (ISS) ........................................................................................................ 36
Disability Resources for Students (DRS) .................................................................................................. 36
Student Taxes .......................................................................................................................................... 36
Veterans Education Benefits ................................................................................................................... 36
Graduate and Professional Student Senate ............................................................................................ 36
Career and Internship Center .................................................................................................................. 37
Simpson Center for the Humanities ........................................................................................................ 37
Alt-Ac (“Alternative Academic”) Career Resources ................................................................................. 37
Colloquia .................................................................................................................................................. 38
Graduate Funding Information System at Allen Library .......................................................................... 38
The Office of Fellowships and Awards at the Graduate School .............................................................. 39
Finding an Assistantship Position ............................................................................................................ 39
Graduate Student Health Insurance ........................................................................................................ 39
No-cost services at Hall Health & UW Counseling Center ................................................................... 40
UW International Student Health Insurance Plan (ISHIP) ................................................................... 40
Graduate Student How-To Guide ................................................................................................................ 40
How to Get your MA ................................................................................................................................ 40
How to Get your PhD ............................................................................................................................... 41
Academic Student Employees (ASE) in the department ......................................................................... 41
Graduate Student F.A.Q........................................................................................................................... 42
What should I do now, during my first few quarters of graduate study? ........................................... 42
If I change my address or other personal information, who should I contact? .................................. 42
Are there any grade requirements for graduate students? Can I take classes pass/fail? .................. 42
How long do I have to finish my degree(s)? ........................................................................................ 43
What does it mean to go on-leave, and when can I do it? What are the policies and/or restrictions regarding being on-leave? ................................................................................................................... 43
What is the process for going on-leave? ............................................................................................. 44
What is this MyGrad thing? How do I submit requests to graduate, petitions to go on leave, requests for general exams, etc.?........................................................................................................ 44