PINNED ITEMS
MAR
28
AFAC bi-monthly meeting; all adjuncts welcome
1:00 PM
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Administration : 611
The bi-weekly meeting of the AFAC. The AGENDA. UMBC Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee Meeting March 28 2025, ADMIN 611 or WebEx 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. I. Special...
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MAR
28
A chance to catch up with your fellow adjuncts
4:00 PM
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Off Campus
Come one, come all to another fabulous AFAC Happy Hour! Many of your adjunct leaders will be there to hear your concerns, ideas, and anything else you'd like to share.
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A great opportunity to work with students outside of class!
Dear Adjunct Faculty Colleagues, The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising has openings available for Summer Orientation Advisors! Advisors meet with incoming undergraduate...
FEB
28
AFAC bi-monthly meeting (ALL ADJUNCTS WELCOME)
1:00 PM
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Administration : 611
While not the attached agenda, there will be a presentation from the Student Success Center at this week's meeting. Find out how you can partner with them to be better your student's outcomes. ...
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FEB
28
It's BACK! A great gathering of adjuncts to create community
4:00 PM
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Off Campus
It's our once a month gathering of adjuncts; letting everyone share their stories and concerns with their AFAC representatives in a relaxed atmosphere. A really great opportunity to also meet...
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FEB
14
AFAC bi-monthly meeting; all adjuncts welcome
1:00 PM
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Administration : 1005
This is our first meeting of the Spring semester. Adjuncts that are not committee members are welcome to join and share in the discussions, just can't vote. The agenda for Friday is attached.
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Share your experiences and build community
New Adjunct Faculty Welcome: Co-constructing a Learning Community Create valuable teaching, learning, & assessment experiences Wednesday, January 22, 2025 · 4 - 5 PM · Online · REGISTER HERE...
AFAC's End of the Semester Celebration!
Join us between 3 pm to 6:30 pm to meet some of the AFAC leadership, your fellow adjunct in a celebration of all your hard work this semester. There will be tasty appetizers and your choice of...
DEC
6
Say so-long to another semester and meet fellow adjuncts
3:00 PM
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Performing Arts & Humanities Building : 428
Join us for hors d'oeuvres and beverages as we celebrate the end of the semester in style. Meet the leadership of AFAC as well as fellow adjuncts. Come hear what we've been working on, share...
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NOV
8
All adjuncts welcome to attend! Don't miss it!!
3:00 PM
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Administration : 1005A
Please join us for our meeting to discuss adjunct issues, new developments. and goals for the future.
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Play an important role in the UMBC community!!
The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising has openings available for Winter Orientation Advisors! Advisors meet with incoming undergraduate students VIRTUALLY during the month of...
SEP
24
All adjuncts welcome
3:00 PM
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Administration : 1005A
The meeting agenda is attached. Hope to see committee members and fellow adjuncts there.
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Pick a time that works best for you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf1xcVf_dkCRqZrTSlY5HPCJE1RrDWpgNlvpVlGH3CUtLigw/viewform You can sign up early here. We are working on getting a stipend for adjunct faculty that...
SEP
21
A chance to meet and learn with fellow adjuncts
TICKETED
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9:00 AM
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Performing Arts & Humanities Building : Theatre Rehearsal Studio
A conference focused on issues of concern to adjuncts at UMBC and beyond! We will focus on voices not always heard as we recenter the margins. Speakers range from UMBC's Faculty and Learning...
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You can answer anonymously (emails not auto-collected)
A few adjuncts were surprised by not receiving their first pay check for the semester the Friday before classes start. This affected some people's financial planning and we wanted to ascertain the...
AFAC's 3rd Conference Needs YOU!!
Share your scholarly wisdom, your passionate pursuits, and/or your pedagogical experiences to inspire your fellow adjuncts! All this is happening on September 21st and we need you! Follow...
MAY
15
Register Today! A last gathering to celebrate the semester!
4:30 PM
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The Commons : Fireside Room
Please join us and spread the word among your fellow adjuncts. This is our last gathering before the summer and we'd love to see as many of you as possible. It's a really great way to strengthen...
6 Going
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An Adjunct Gathering to end the Semester
Join the leadership of AFAC and your fellow adjuncts for appetizers, beverages, and conversation. The event will be held in the Fireside Room in The Commons.
MAY
10
12:00 PM
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Information Technology/Engineering : 104
At the request of the Faculty and Staff leadership, President Sheares Ashby will join us in a conversation about the recent DOJ report, a culmination of its investigation into UMBC from 2015-2020,...
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Complete by May 13th for chance to win $20 for OCA Mocha
The Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC) wants to hear from you! Please complete the survey at the link below by May 13th to tell us about your experience as an adjunct at UMBC. This...
APR
26
AFAC bi-monthly meeting; all adjuncts welcome
4:00 PM
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Administration : 1005A
See the attached Word document for the agenda.
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APR
12
AFAC bi-monthly meeting (ALL ADJUNCTS WELCOME)
4:00 PM
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Administration : 1005A
See the attached agenda for more information. Please feel free to attend and share any issues you have or concerns that you'd like to discuss.
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Election announcement and nomination
We invite self-nominations to become representatives on the UMBC Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC). The AFAC is an elected body charged with representing the interests of our part-time...
MAR
15
AFAC bi-monthly meeting; all adjuncts welcome
4:00 PM
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Administration : 1005A
Join us for the bi-weekly meeting of the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee. We'll be discussing issues that matter to you and looking to hear about issues we may not be aware of.
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MAR
8
A chance to catch up with your fellow adjuncts
4:30 PM
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Off Campus
Join members of AFAC for our March Happy Hour at Matthews 1600 (1600 Frederick Road). Besides the great people and conversation, enjoy tempting appetizers and beverages of your choice. We...
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Helping advise and orient students to UMBC is rewarding
The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising has openings available for Summer Orientation Advisors! Advisors meet with incoming students VIRTUALLY during the months of June-August in...
MAR
1
AFAC bi-monthly meeting (ALL ADJUNCTS WELCOME)
4:00 PM
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Administration : 1005A
Please join us to meet the new Vice-Provost for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ana Oskoz. Will be discussing the pilot of Fall Break (under new business) And welcome your voices as well.
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FEB
1
AFAC bi-monthly meeting
4:00 PM
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Administration : 1005
Our first meeting of 2024! Focusing on planning and working toward a stronger AFAC to better meet our constituent needs.
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Monday, January 22, 2-3 pm
The Maryland Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) Initiative is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals for the 2024 OER Grant Program. For 2024, M.O.S.T. is seeking proposals for two grant...
It's the end of the semester, come on out and join us!
The clock is ticking, and we think we might hear little bells in the distance! Joy is coming and what better way to enjoy that than some time with your fellow adjuncts, good food, and drinks of...
An End of the Semester Adjunct Gathering
Register today for our final adjunct get-together of the semester (a Secret Santa is footing the bill). Join your fellow adjuncts for great conversation, fabulous appetizers, and beverages of...
DEC
15
Register Today! A last gathering to celebrate the semester!
4:30 PM
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Off Campus
We'll gather one more time to celebrate the end of the semester and it would be great to see many of you there for food, drinks, and of course, great company! Plenty of parking available!
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NOV
17
All adjuncts welcome to gather and share, meet new people
4:30 PM
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Off Campus
Join us in next WEEK!! Please join us for an Adjunct Happy Hour at Matthew's 1600 on 1600 Frederick Road in Catonsville. And just minutes from campus. Enjoy happy hour prices on drinks...
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All adjuncts welcome
Our last meeting before Thanksgiving Break! Hope to have you join us and share your concerns you'd like us to share with Senior Administration! Agenda is attached (never pastes...
OCT
20
All adjuncts welcome to gather and share, meet new people
4:30 PM
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Off Campus
It's a chance to mingle with colleagues across the University and discover what each other are doing, exchange ideas and issues, meet some of your adjunct representatives, and unwind a little....
1 Going
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Join your fellow adjuncts at Matthews 1600
Join us for an early evening of conversation with fellow adjuncts around whatever issues/strategies/concerns you may have. Members of the committee will be there as well as adjuncts from all...
Play an important role in the UMBC community!!
The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising has openings available for Winter Orientation Advisors! Advisors meet with incoming students VIRTUALLY during the month of January in...
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Agenda for today's meeting which will be held from 4 pm to 5 pm on Zoom. Details are in the attached Word file.
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As usual, the meeting will be held from 4 to 5 pm in ADMIN 1005 (limited seating)
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The Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee meets with senior administrators at the end of each term. The linked file indicates work initiated or ongoing by the AFAC.
AFAC Funding Application Process The UMBC Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC) has been allocated annual funding, which it uses to support adjunct faculty. The AFAC is committed to...
Deadline October 23, 2017
For all faculty in CAHSS, including adjunct faculty: The CAHSS Committee on Teaching and Learning has funding available to support faculty projects. Adjunct faculty as well as TT and...
First AFAC awards for 2017-2018
The Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee is pleased to announce two new recipients of AFAC support for adjunct faculty research and development: Roseanne Liebermann (Ancient Studies/Judaic...
Feedback welcome; join us if you can
UMBC Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee Meeting September 22, 2017 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. 1005 Administration Building AFAC monthly meeting with provost’s office – updates and...
Reminder - Apply for professional support for adjuncts!
AFAC Funding Application Process The UMBC Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC) has been allocated a yearly amount of funding to support adjunct faculty. Among other activities,...
AFAC upcoming meetings scheduled for fall
AFAC Fall 2017 Payroll calendar July - October 2017: http://hr.umbc.edu/files/2017/06/2017-Payroll-Calendar-July-Oct.-External-FINAL-july-3rd-update.pdf Adjunct Faculty Advisory...
AFAC members for 2017-2018
Listed below is the membership of the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee for UMBC 2017-2018.* Contact information and department provided. College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences:...
Reminder: This is a rolling deadline
Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC) Research Awards for Adjunct Faculty The UMBC Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC) is pleased to announce that we still have professional...
Send in your department's information
Best Practices: A preliminary checklist When completed, the list begun below will show how academic departments at UMBC treat their adjunct faculty. All items are to be understood as criteria...
How does your department behave toward adjunct faculty?
Best Practices: A preliminary checklist The list below is a work in progress. When completed, it will show how well academic departments at UMBC treat adjunct faculty. All items are to be...
Open to all CAHSS faculty
Please see the announcement of the new CAHSS Pedagogy and Teaching Award. Posted under the CAHSS group in myUMBC. Information and the applications forms are provided for download in the...
Congratulate your adjunct colleagues on their awards!
The UMBC Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC) is pleased to announce its first awards to adjunct faculty members in 2017. The awards are for research and professional development. May F....
For all UMBC adjunct faculty
What:The Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC) fall 2016 gathering for all adjunct faculty at UMBC will be next Friday evening. Where: The Fireside Lounge, UMBC Commons When: ...
Special election for AFAC: vote now through Friday
To all adjunct faculty not affiliated with a College, If you teach in Africana Studies, DPG, Education, Social Work, or another division not affiliated with a College, you are eligible to vote...
Update
The Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee by-laws were ratified with only one vote against. The by-laws were created by the AFAC with input from administration and university counsel. Ratification...
Draft for approval: Please read
The Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC) has drafted Committee by-laws for ratification by all adjunct faculty. Previous drafts have been circulated and discussed in committee and with...
Deadline Sept. 23: Adjunct Faculty Welcome to Apply!
Alert: From Dean Casper, of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: Dear colleagues, The Dean's Office is creating a new CAHSS Faculty Teaching and Learning Awards Fund,...
For all CAHSS faculty
Forwarded from Dean Casper, to all CAHSS faculty: THE INNOVATION FOR TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS (INNOVATE) CERTIFICATE FOR CAHSS FACULTY The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social...
Three more adjunct faculty receive support
The Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee is very pleased to announce three more recipients of awards for research and professional activities, for 2015-2016. They are Professor Shobha...
A one-page summary of parking restrictions and fees
(From the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee) For adjunct faculty who have found campus parking restrictions unclear, current conditions are summarized below. Currently there are two ways to...
Some data on adjunct pay
Hello to all. We are processing some numbers we received from Administration, on stipends for adjunct faculty at UMBC. The data received are from 2014-2015. Here are some representative...
Spring 2016 PT faculty contracts omitted an ACA statement
The Spring 2016 part-time faculty contracts are missing an important statement about the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Please see this statement re the ACA, forwarded from Administration: ...
AFAC announces first 2015-2016 awards for adjuncts
The UMBC Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC) is pleased to announce its first awards in 2015-2016 to adjunct faculty members. The awards are for research and professional development....
Facebook Groups for University of Maryland Adjuncts
Greetings All, You are invited to join the following Facebook groups for University of Maryland adjuncts: https://www.facebook.com/umbcafac/...
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