In alignment with UMD's Strategic Plan, Fearlessly Forward, and its commitment to Investing in People and Communities, the mission of the ADVANCE Program is to support the recruitment, retention, advancement, and professional growth of a thriving faculty. Our vision is to create an academic work environment where all faculty thrive.
To achieve these goals, ADVANCE Program activities are concentrated in four areas:
- Peer Networks: Faculty learning communities for faculty members of different appointment types and career stages that meet regularly to discuss issues of career advancement.
- Education and Training: Evidence-based workshops and trainings about improving the academic work environment.
- Advocacy and Advising: Strategic advice to campus policymaking bodies and membership on campus committees.
- Research and Evaluation: Disseminate best practices and lessons learned to internal and external stakeholders.