The Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee [AFAC] is pleased to issue a call for proposals to present at our Fall 2026 Innovation Day, October 10, 2026. 

Held at UMBC, our conference celebrates the invaluable contributions of adjunct faculty to UMBC and the higher education community; providing a platform for adjunct faculty to showcase their research, innovate pedagogies, and professional development insights.  

Conference Theme: 

Innovation

Topics of Interest:

• Adjunct-led research projects

• Adjunct faculty working conditions 

• Innovative pedagogy

• Application of new technology in the classroom

• Strategies for student engagement and motivation

• Professional development opportunities for adjunct faculty

• Best practices in course design and assessment

• Support of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in higher education

Submission Guidelines:

• Presentation proposals should be submitted using the provided Google Form.

• Each proposal should include:

• Title of the presentation

• Abstract (maximum 250 words)

• Presenter(s) name(s) and affiliation(s)

• Contact information (email, phone)

• Presentations can be in the format of workshops, panels, roundtable discussions, or individual presentations.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on relevance to the conference theme, clarity, and potential impact.