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Advancing Professional Track Faculty (APTF)

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What is APTF?

Advancing Professional Track Faculty (APTF) is a peer network for early-career (1-4 years at UMD) PTK faculty (all genders). The goals of the program are to:

  • Strengthen professional networks
  • Build knowledge and awareness of strategies for professional growth
  • Enhance knowledge of policies, practices and resources pertaining to PTK career success.

How APTF Works

  • The professional community will meet 3 to 4 times each semester; some meetings will be in-person and some online. There will not be hybrid options for in-person meetings
  • We ask that participants commit to attending at least 80% of the monthly meetings to receive the full benefits of the program. 
  • Meeting Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm (Lunch will be served)
  • Meeting Dates: Fall 2024: October 10, November 14, December 5; Spring 2025: February 6, March 27, April 24, May 8
  • Facilitators: Dr. Jean Snell and Dr. Ursula Gorham

How to Apply

Applications for this program September 20th, 2024. Applicant information will be reviewed to determine that participants meet the eligibility criteria; participation will be confirmed by October 4th, 2024. Register Here.

 

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ADVANCING Professional Track Faculty (APTF) is a year-long peer network designed to enhance professional success for early-career PTK faculty (1-4 years at UMD, all genders). APTF will meet 4x semester, in-person and online.

This peer network is co-sponsored by ADVANCE and the Office of Faculty Affairs.