Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC)
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Unemployment Workshops
Good info to have in these uncertain times
Did you know you may be eligible for unemployment benefits when you do not get teaching assignments or when your assignments are reduced from one academic term to another? Knowing how to access...
May 4, 2020 · 10:54 AM
AFAC Elections - Call for Nominations
AFAC Elections - Call for Nominations
April 24, 2020 TO:                  UMBC Adjunct I and Adjunct II Faculty FROM:            Maggie Knisley, Chair of the UMBC AFAC Elections Committee RE:                  UMBC Adjunct...
April 24, 2020 · 4:57 PM
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Great Resource for On-Line Teaching
Some great tips and insight (Webinar Format)
https://acue.org/webinars/ While we've all been thrust into this role over the past few weeks, it's always good to look at some best practices and learn from those that have been doing it for...
April 23, 2020 · 11:37 AM
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RETRIEVERS ESSENTIALS
If you're in need, we're here for you.....
Retrievers Essentials is still serving students and faculty in need. Bags of food are available at the Police Station 24 hours a day. There is no need to call prior to pick up. There will...
April 11, 2020 · 10:25 AM
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Do You Need Help?
MLA Offering Grants to Part-Time Instructors
The Modern Language Association (MLA) is offering grants to part-time instructors.  Full details can be found here.  As always, AFAC is here to support you in any way we can.  Please don't...
April 7, 2020 · 7:05 PM
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An interesting webinar on non-tenure track issues
Knowledge is power
As classes are moved online and campuses are closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, what can colleges and universities do to support their non-tenure-track faculty? To explore this...
March 27, 2020 · 12:41 PM
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Technology Resources from UMBC
Best spot on MyUMBC to get what you need
The current times can be daunting and know that there are resources here on MyUMBC to help you and answer any questions. One such group is Instructional Technology.  I encourage all of you to...
March 25, 2020 · 12:23 PM
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How's Everyone Doing?
Touching base as we enter a new realm
I know this is a strange time for all.  While some of us may be getting great info from our departments on strategies going forward, some may not.  I wanted to reach out to all of you to see...
March 24, 2020 · 2:29 PM
Chancellor Perman's COVID-19 update to the Board of Regents
Obviously vital, limiting campus access
This is shared from the Faculty Senate Group. Doing our best to keep you all informed as we transverse this uncharted territory.  That being said, if any of you need any guidance, have any...
March 17, 2020 · 1:14 PM
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Faculty Development Site for Extra Assistance
Some helpful links and information
This is from Sarah Swatski if Faculty Development. Not sure if went to all adjuncts , so sharing it here.    When you are unable to meet with your students in person for scheduled classes or...
March 13, 2020 · 12:34 PM

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