This Policy is intended to support faculty in balancing professional and family demands during and after the birth or adoption of a child through a combination of measures to promote a family-friendly environment on each University System of Maryland (USM) campus.
These measures include:
A. A minimum assured period of paid parental leave of twelve (12) weeks;
B. The adoption of Family Support Plans at each Institution;
C. Minimum requirements to extend the time for tenure review for new parents; and
D. The availability of lactation facilities on each campus.
Please reference the USM POLICY ON PARENTAL LEAVE AND OTHER FAMILY SUPPORTS FOR FACULTY for more information on parental leave. Application forms can be found below.