UMBC!

We have had an amazing summer so far and we hope you have been too! UMBC has been in the news quite a few times recently including recognition as a top 100 public university from both Money Magazine and Forbes. Money Magazine made note of UMBC’s impressive 50 year record in their College Planner notes. They went even further naming UMBC one of the top three public universities in Maryland! There’s something to celebrate.

Forbes had a number of accolades on their Top Colleges list including the recognition of UMBC as the #6 mid-sized public college and a #134 top research universities nationwide.

Time Higher Education named UMBC one of the world’s top young universities for a fifth time in April. Add in UMBC appearances in the Princeton Review’s 2016 “Colleges that Pay You Back” Guide and the 2017 Fiske Guide to Colleges for students’ access to academic and social resources!

UMBC was also just named a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education, one of only 80 universities on the list. What we are trying to say is that from the students to the faculty and staff, UMBC is really topping the list!

Interested to see more? Come visit us and check out UMBC for yourself!

Have a great summer everyone!

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The Chronicle of Higher Education has named UMBC an outstanding academic workplace for the seventh consecutive year. UMBC is one of only 80 universities to receive the “Great Colleges to Work For” distinction and the only Maryland four-year institution to be recognized.

Each year, the Chronicle surveys faculty, staff, and administrators and asks them to rate their workplaces on a variety of factors. The assessment also includes analysis of demographic data and workplace policies. The Chronicle’s 2016 results are based on responses from more than 45,000 people at nearly 300 public and private, two-year and four-year institutions nationwide.

For the fifth consecutive year, UMBC was featured on the Chronicle’s “honor roll,” which recognizes universities that excel in almost every recognition category. Among those categories, UMBC was recognized for its strong shared governance model, vision and strategy of its leadership, and the university’s continued investment in teaching and research.

This year, UMBC was highly rated in the following categories:

• Collaborative Governance
• Confidence in Senior Leadership
• Professional/Career Development Programs
• Respect and Appreciation
• Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship
• Teaching Environment
• Tenure Clarity & Process
• Work/Life Balance

“This ‘Great College’ recognition reflects the commitment and dedication of the people who work here,” says President Freeman Hrabowski. “It affirms what we all know: UMBC is a place that supports people, values collaboration, and fosters trust, respect, and enthusiasm for helping our students succeed.”

The Chronicle’s acknowledgment caps a month of national recognition for UMBC. Forbes and MONEY both released their rankings in early July, naming UMBC a top public university. UMBC was also recognized for its stellar academics and supportive community in the latest edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges.

Image: UMBC’s main campus, outside the University Center and Academic Row. Photo by Marlayna Demond ’11 for UMBC.

Center Stage (LORT B) is accepting applicants for seasonal Carpenters. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah and Managing Director Michael Ross, Center Stage produces six mainstage shows and a mix of other Artistic programs on two stages. Center Stage is committed to building a diverse community of staff and interns. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Primary responsibilities include:

Center Stage (LORT B) is accepting applicants for seasonal Carpenters. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah and Managing Director Michael Ross, Center Stage produces six mainstage shows and a mix of other Artistic programs on two stages. Center Stage is committed to building a diverse community of staff and interns. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Primary responsibilities include:

Program Description

The University of Maryland Baltimore County invites applications for the UMBC Postdoctoral Fellows Program for Faculty Diversity. UMBC is dedicated to ensuring a diverse, scholarly environment and encouraging outstanding individuals to enter the academic profession.  The purpose of the Program is to support promising scholars who are committed to diversity in the academy and to prepare those scholars for possible tenure track appointments at UMBC. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who are members of groups that historically have been underrepresented in the professoriate.

UMBC will appoint recent recipients of the Ph.D. as Postdoctoral Fellows for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2017.  The fellow will receive a starting stipend of $40,000, health benefits, $3,000 for conference travel and preparation of scholarly work, office space with computer, library and other privileges at the university.  During the two-year term of appointment, the fellow will teach one course a year in the host department.  All fellows are expected to be in residence during the academic year and participate in departmental seminars and related activities.  Each fellow will be provided teaching and research mentors and specialized professional development opportunities across the campus. The remainder of the fellow’s time will be devoted to pursuing research.

Successful candidates for the Program will be selected on the basis of scholarly promise and potential to add to the diversity of the UMBC community.  Applicants must have completed their doctoral degree when the term of appointment commences and must be no more than three years beyond receiving the Ph.D.  Individuals awarded a Ph.D. from UMBC or currently holding a postdoctoral or faculty position at UMBC are not eligible.

Fields

Applications for study in any field represented at UMBC are welcome. Please specify up to three fields of interest. Applicants with interdisciplinary research interests will be assigned to more than one department/program.

Stipend

$48,000 a year.

Eligibility

Applicants who will have completed the doctoral degree no later than July 1, 2017 and no earlier than July 1, 2014 are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit apply.interfolio.com/35094 

Deadline

Full consideration will be given to those applicants that submit all materials to apply.interfolio.com/35094 by November 4, 2016. A complete submission will consist of:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three Letters of Reference
• Statement of Proposed Research Plan during fellowship (2-3 Pages)
• Personal Statement that details your demonstrated commitment to diversity and why you should be selected for this fellowship (1-3 Pages)
• Writing Sample (1-2 samples, 35 page max, e.g., dissertation chapter, journal article)
• List of up to three fields of interest that are represented at UMBC (1 Page)

INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED

Review and Selection

Applications will be reviewed by the appropriate department(s)/program(s), Dean(s) and the Provost’s Selection Committee. Semi-finalists will be announced in mid-January and finalists will be invited to campus for interviews in mid-February. Awardees will be notified in early March.

Contact Information

Questions regarding the program may be addressed to:

Dr. Autumn Reed, Coordinator for Faculty Diversity

Office of the Provost

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD 21250

410-455-1099/autumn2@umbc.edu

http://www.umbc.edu/facultydiversity

PROMISE AGEP Opening Week is coming! We will be hosting and supporting annual opening meetings this year on September 8, 2016 and September 9, 2016.

UMD  Opening Day – September, 8, 2016 

Showcase of Graduate Student Groups and Graduate Diversity Networking Reception

http://gradschool.umd.edu/calendar/events/event/2256

PROMISE AGEP participants at the UMD Adele H. Stamp Student Union Atrium

The PROMISE AGEP at the University of Maryland College Park (UMD) will be among the programs featured at the annual opening meeting in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union Atrium. Attendees will have the opportunity to become familiar with the various graduate student groups and network with other attendees at the Graduate Diversity networking reception.

Date: September 8, 2016

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: UMD Campus, Adele H. Stamp Student Union Atrium

RSVP:   Please contact Christopher Perez at the University of Maryland College Park for more information. This event is for students at College Park.

UMBC PROMISE AGEP Opening Day – September, 9, 2016 

On September 9, 2016, PROMISE AGEP at UMBC will be hosting its annual opening meeting! Everyone is invited! This is a great time to relax, enjoy food, and meet other graduate students, postdoctorate fellows, and faculty/staff who also attend our PROMISE events. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Date: September 9, 2016

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: UMBC Campus, The Commons Gameroom (2nd floor)

RSVP:

UMBC members, please register at http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/40832

Students from other schools, please RSVP in the comments section below with your interest to attend.