New Faculty Fall Orientation

Welcome, New Faculty!

During this two-day orientation, new faculty members will connect with colleagues and learn about campus resources that will support their faculty journey at UMBC.

The orientation will provide information about our students, as well as highlight how UMBC supports faculty in their teaching, research, and professional growth. Sessions will include insights from university administrators and practical advice from recently hired faculty members.

Our goal is for new faculty to leave these sessions equipped with useful information and feeling supported, connected, and excited about the journey ahead—knowing that you belong here, and that your contributions will help to sustain and strengthen our community. Welcome to UMBC!

New Faculty Orientation Schedule — Fall 2025

Location: Performing Arts and Humanities Building (PAHB)
Format: These sessions will not be recorded and only offered in-person.
Dates:

  • Day 1: Monday, August 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

    • Welcome from UMBC Senior Leadership: President Valerie Sheares Ashby and Provost Manfred van Dulman
    • Transitioning to UMBC: Faculty Panel
    • Lunch with the Deans of the Colleges
    • Who Are Our Students? – Division of Student Affairs
    • Inclusive Excellence in the Classroom: Faculty Development Center
      • Creating a Welcoming Classroom Environment
      • Shaping Classroom Culture
      • Internationalization in Teaching and Learning
    • Reception (4:30 – 5:30pm)
  • Day 2: Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    • Research at UMBC: Division of Research and Creative Achievement
      • International Research, Center for Global Engagement
      • Mentoring Graduate and Undergraduate Students in Research, Graduate School
      • Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Faculty Development Center
      • Research-active Faculty Panel
    • Afternoon College-specific Orientation Sessions
      • Faculty will head to their respective colleges for sessions hosted by college leadership.

Who Should Attend

This orientation is intended for new full-time faculty, including tenured and tenure-track professors, teaching and clinical professors at any rank, and professors of practice. Adjunct and part-time faculty are invited to a separate orientation.

Logistics and Accessibility

Campus Map and Parking: You can use the campus maps to navigate campus and locate nearby parking near the Performing Arts and Humanities Building (PAHB). There is also a map that includes accessible routes for those with mobility needs.

Meals: A light breakfast and lunch provided on both days. A reception with hors d’oeuvres will follow sessions on Day 1.

Accommodations: If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services as soon as possible to arrange support.

Questions?

For questions or concerns, please reach out to Sarah Swatski (swatski1@umbc.edu) or Brynn Krasney (bkrasney@umbc.edu).