
At Seattle University, we are dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world. We are intent on inclusive excellence, with a clear commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in all our work, including our investments in our curriculum, pedagogy, student support, professional development, recruitment, hiring and evaluation.
Based on the salary threshold rule in the state of Washington, Seattle U expects to reclassify a number of currently exempt positions to nonexempt through January 1, 2028, and beyond. More information can be found on our new WA State Minimum Wage Act page.
The 2022 Annual Staff Performance Review process opens January 5th, 2023. Begin drafting your evaluation using the 2022 APR Self-Review Planning Worksheet to get a head start on your review! More information on the Annual Staff Performance Review webpage.
Information for the 2023 Retirement Plan for eligible faculty and staff is now available to review on our Retirement Plan page.
University Recreation
University Recreation facilities have been closed during the pandemic. Please view their website in the fall for exciting opportunities to promote physical health and wellness.
https://www.seattleu.edu/recreation/
Yoga
Chair Work: Yoga Fitness and Stretching at Your Desk
Breathing Exercises
Sanvello App
The Sanvello App provides on-demand help for stress, anxiety and depression. To access Sanvello Premium, faculty and staff can sign-up for free using their SU email address (@seattleu.edu). Download on the Apple App Store. Get it on Google Play.
Mindfulness
Mindful Working: The Best Practices for Bringing Mindfulness to Work
Managing Stress
How to Manage Feeling Overwhelmed
Why Socializing is More Exhausting Now and How to Get to Get Your Mojo Back
Soul Sessions
https://www.seattleu.edu/jesuit-education/soul-sessions/
In the spirit of the Ignatian value to live as “contemplatives in action,” Soul Sessions provide a brief (15 minute) time to breathe, reflect, and find inspiration for our students’ education, for the work of racial and social justice, for attending to needs of our families and colleagues, and for the betterment of the world.