Announcing the 2025- 2026 ADVANCE Professors
ADVANCE Professors are senior faculty members whose goal is to facilitate faculty professional growth and success.
You're invited! Welcome Networking Reception for Faculty
The ADVANCE Program for Inclusive Excellence's Advancing Faculty Diversity Network (AFD) and the Anti- Black Racism Initiative are hosting a networking reception for faculty and po
Apply NOW! Assistant Professor Coaching Circle
Are you a tenure-track assistant professor navigating your way to tenure at UMD? Join the Assistant Professor Coaching Circle, a six-session, cohort-based program designed to support tenure-track assistant professors as they navigate the path toward tenure.
Registration Now Open for 2025 - 2026 Peer Networks!
We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for our 2025 - 2026 Faculty Peer Networks! These networks offer structured support, professional development, and community for faculty with shared interests and career paths.
Registration Open: Faculty Search Committee Train-the-Trainer Course
To build the capacity of faculty and staff to engage in fair and effective searches, ADVANCE and ODI are offering a train-the-trainer course for faculty and staff involved in faculty hiring, recruitment, evaluation, and/or administration. After the course, participants will be prepared
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Scholar Spotlight
Jessica Vitak
Jessica is a Professor in the College of Information and the Director of the Information Studies PhD program. She also serves as an ADVANCE Professor for the College of Information.