Unlocking NCFDD: Tools and Support for Faculty, Postdocs, and Graduate Students Join us for a 30-minute virtual session introducing the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) and the resources available to UMBC faculty, postdocs, and graduate students. 

Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: 10:00–10:30 A.M.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Facilitated by: National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
Recording: Yes, it will be recorded and made available to registrants
Sponsored by: Faculty Affairs and The Graduate School

About This Session
UMBC is an institutional member of NCFDD, which provides professional development resources related to scholarly writing, mentoring, and navigating academic life.

This session is a brief orientation designed to help participants understand:
  • what NCFDD offers,
  • how to access UMBC’s institutional membership benefits, and
  • where to start based on individual needs and career stage.
This session is informational only. 

Your NCFDD Account Access
You may activate your free UMBC-affiliated NCFDD account using your UMBC email address: https://members.ncfdd.org/institutions/umbc

To register for the 30-minute information session, please complete this form. 

Questions? Please contact Walter Parrish (walterp1@umbc.edu) or Amy Heffler (aheffler@umbc.edu) 
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