Office Hours & Aftercare: The ADVANCE Faculty Parenting Series is a new discussion series designed to support faculty navigating the intersection of academic careers and parenting. Through a mix of in-person and virtual sessions, participants will have opportunities to connect with colleagues, learn about campus resources and policies, and share experiences and strategies for navigating the demands of work and family.
Session 1: Academic Parenthood Across Career Stages
This interactive discussion features faculty who have (or ARE!) navigating parenting at different stages of their academic careers.
Speakers: Antoine Banks, Professor of Government, Department Chair, BSOS; Lindsey May, Associate Clinical Professor, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, MAPP; Tracy Riggins, Professor of Psychology, BSOS; Nazish Salahuddin, Principal Lecturer of Psychology, Associate Dean of Inclusive Excellence, BSOS
Friday, October 23, 2026, 12pm - 1:30pm , In-Person
Location: HJP 2130/2124
Session 2: Family-Friendly Policies and Resources for UMD Faculty
Wednesday, November 12, 2026, 1pm - 2:00pm (Virtual)
Learn about campus policies, practices, and resources that facilitate work-life integration - directly from the administrators who facilitate and implement them.
Speakers: Andrea Goltz — Director of Faculty Initiatives, Office of Faculty Affairs; VJ Aderholt — Assistance Director, Leave Management, University Human Relations
Session 3: Navigating Tenure and Promotion While Parenting
Wednesday, December 3, 2026, 12pm - 1:30pm (Virtual)