ADVANCE offers a series of workshops throughout the year on a variety of topics for faculty. These stand-alone sessions provide opportunities for learning, connection, and professional development without the year-long commitment of participating in a Faculty Peer Network.
Explore the workshop offerings below and choose the sessions that best fit your interests and needs.
Addressing Career Disruptions in PromotionÂ
Addressing Career Disruptions in Promotion workshop series, offered in collaboration with the Office of Faculty Affairs, provides guidance on navigating career disruptions in the promotion process. Sessions are designed for both academic leaders and faculty candidates, with practical information to support equitable and informed promotion reviews.
Registration, date, and time details are coming soon.
Advancing Faculty Diversity - "Let's Talk" Series
Hosted by the Advancing Faculty Diversity Network, the Let’s Talk series creates space for faculty to connect with colleagues and have candid conversations about navigating their careers and finding opportunities for growth within the university. Sessions will focus on building leadership and professional skills, navigating common faculty challenges, and sharing strategies and experiences that can help faculty make informed decisions about their next steps.
Faculty Mentoring Matters
Results from the 2024 Belonging & Community Survey indicated that improving faculty mentoring for both PTK and TTK faculty is an area of opportunity for UMD. Join the ADVANCE Program for a practical workshop series designed for faculty and academic leaders interested in strengthening faculty mentoring. Through interactive discussions, evidence-based practices, and insights from guest speakers, participants will explore effective mentoring strategies, learn how to build strong mentoring relationships and teams, and discover approaches to developing mentoring policies and practices that support faculty success across departments, colleges, and campuses.
Office Hours & Aftercare: The ADVANCE Faculty Parenting Series
Climate survey results from UMD and social science research indicates that faculty experience barriers to attaining healthy work-life integration, particularly if they are parents. 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.
PTK Promotion Bootcamp
Join us for an all-day workshop designed to support professional-track (PTK) faculty as they prepare for promotion. The bootcamp will provide an overview of the promotion process, key expectations, and guidance on developing strong promotion materials, including the personal statement. Sessions will combine structured presentations, examples of dossier materials, dedicated time for reflection and planning, and opportunities for discussion with colleagues across appointment types and ranks.
Understanding and Addressing Bias in the Academic Work Environment
Offered in partnership with Bias Incident Support Services (BISS), this interactive workshop series helps faculty recognize and address bias in academic settings. Participants will explore strategies for responding to bias, fostering inclusive work environments, and supporting equitable faculty experiences.
Registration, date, and time details are coming soon.