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Five for Flourishing

Five for Flourishing is a teaching initiative at the University of Washington designed to foster social connection and belonging among UW students. As fellows, instructors implement five simple teaching practices over the course of one academic year.

Commitments

  • One year engagement
  • 10-20 hours of work
  • Implementation of all 5 practices in at least 2 quarters
  • Completion of an implementation plan
  • Distribution of pre/post student surveys in each implementation
  • Attendance at 4 fellowship meetings (3-4 p.m. on Mondays):
    1. Orientation: June 8, 2026
    2. Check-in (before the first quarter of implementation)
      • Autumn: Sept 14, 2026, or
      • Winter: Dec 7, 2026
    3. Check-out (after the first quarter of implementation)
      • Autumn: Nov 30, 2026, or
      • Winter: March 8, 2027
    4. Wrap-up: Jun 7, 2027

Fellows must fulfill all commitments to receive the full $1,000 payment.

Eligibility

  • Any current faculty member (at any appointment/rank on any UW campus) teaching at least two quarters in AY ‘26-27 is eligible
  • To receive payment, participants must be employed at UW in Spring 2027

If you already participated in this initiative, thank you for your continued interest, but you are ineligible to apply again.

Application

The application review committee aspires to field a cohort that brings together faculty from different disciplines, departments, ranks, home campuses, and teaching contexts.

Applications close on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Apply today

What faculty are saying…

“One of the things I like the most about Five for Flourishing is that faculty from different disciplines can share their experiences…which makes me feel part of a community of educators. After participating in the project and working with one of my large classes, I can see its impact on my students, especially as I leave the classroom and see students working together, chatting, and supporting each other.”

– Paula Saravia, Assistant Teaching Professor, Anthropology, Seattle

Learn more about the Five for Flourishing practices and rationale

Questions? Please email teaching@uw.edu.