Welcome! Below you will find presentations and resources with helpful information as you begin teaching at UMBC. Please note that although some of the resources may have older dates on them, the presenters have reviewed them and confirmed that they are still current. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sarah at swatski1@umbc.edu!
Parking
Parking Services provides this Fall 2024 flyer on parking information for adjunct faculty.
Audio/Visual (A/V) Services
Steven Anderson, Manager of A/V Operations
- Steve’s presentation (6 minutes) on A/V services and classroom technology.
- Steve’s slides with useful links
Instructional Technology
Susan Biro, Manager of Online Learning in Instructional Technology
- Instructional Technology Orientation Module (11 sections) with useful links
- Instructional Technology handout (UMBC login required) with available technology and a start-of-semester technology checklist
- New Faculty Orientation to Blackboard Training (1 hour) – A recording of an online session which reviews the basics of getting started with Blackboard Ultra to get your course ready on the first day of the semester.
Student Administration (SA)
Pamela Hawley, Registrar & Jennifer Volpe, Assistant Registrar for Graduation
- Jenn’s presentation (5 minutes) on viewing a class roster, understanding waitlists and class permissions, and submitting grades.
- Jenn’s slides with useful links
Retirement & Health Benefits
Sara Shannon, Benefits & Wellness Manager in Human Resources & Strategic Talent Management
- Sara’s Presentation (16 minutes) on retirement and health benefits, and campus resources.
- Sara’s slides with useful links
Payroll
Brittany Hensley, Director of Talent Systems, Operations, and Payroll in Human Resources in Human Resources & Strategic Talent Management
- Presentation (8 minutes) on payroll and preparing for your first paycheck.
- Brittany’s slides with useful links
Using the AOK Library
Katy Sullivan, Head of Reference and Instruction in the AOK Library
- Katy’s presentation (6 minutes) on AOK Library faculty services and resources.
- Katy’s transcript with useful links
Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC) Welcome
Rob Bennett, Chair of the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee
- Rob’s welcome (2 minutes) on behalf of the AFAC
- AFAC 2024-25 Brochure
Teaching & Additional Resources for New Faculty
Sarah Swatski, Programming and Operations Administrator in the Faculty Development Center
- Resources for New Faculty webpage including FAQs on how to set up your UMBC account/email, obtain your campus ID card, and locate available software. This page also includes a list of links to useful campus resources.
- Adjunct Faculty Handbook including links to adjunct policies and procedures and a getting started timeline.
- Faculty Development Center website containing resources to support you in your teaching role including consultations, classroom observations, midterm feedback, and programs.
Last Updated: August 2024