Going Up for Tenure: Winter Workshop Intensive for Assistant Professors
Join ADVANCE and OFA for a one-day, in-person workshop designed for assistant professors preparing for promotion to associate professor. Participants will dedicate time to dossier preparation and personal narratives, receive feedback, and gain insight from campus insiders.
Navigating Foundation Funding for Research: Panel and Discussion
In the wake of a changing landscape for federal research funding, many faculty are considering new directions for conducting, and funding, their research, scholarship, and creative activities.
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.
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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.