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Office of Faculty Affairs

Essential Policies & Guidance

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Patterson Steeple

Faculty, please review these essential policies related to expectations and our campus community. Contact the Office of Faculty Affairs with any questions. 

Welcome!

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UMD Main Admin

Welcome to the Office of Faculty Affairs at the University of Maryland. We seek to attract and retain top talent while supporting all aspects of the faculty experience. From recruitment through retirement and emeriti engagement, we are the source of faculty life on campus.

Academic Administrator Orientation & Refresher

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July 23, July 30 & August 6, 2024: Online, 12:00 pm-1:30 pm

August 13, 2024: In-person, 10:00 am-2:00 pm 

Register to Attend

Welcome to your new role on campus! AAOR offers an overview of and updates on key policies and procedures. This series will engage participants in discussions of important issues facing our campus community, offer strategies for effective leadership, and introduce participants to the university’s network of problem-solvers.

Workshop Video Recordings

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OFA has created a collection of videos from some of our past workshops including Faculty Forums, AEP & APT workshops, and more. 

New Faculty Orientation

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August 5 and 20-21, 2024 | Register to Attend

Welcome to UMD! This program is designed to welcome new and recently hired faculty members into campus culture, and provide an overview of the policies, procedures, resources and services available to you. You will hear from various members of the faculty, staff, and administration who will lead sessions and share experiences and insights to assist in your acclimation to the University.

UMD Institutional Member of National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity

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Become a member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). NCFDD provides professional development, training, and mentoring resources for faculty, postdocs, & graduate students from over 450 colleges and universities. Register to attend NCFDD programs, including writing challenges, webinars and core curriculum workshops.

University of Maryland Retired Faculty Association (UMDRFA)

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UMDRFA

Become a Member | Learn More About the Association 

UMDRFA encourages and facilitates the continued involvement of retired faculty with the university, identifies and advances the continuing intellectual interests and scholarly activities of UMDRFA members, offers a range of programs on topics of interest, and more.