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 a flyer on parking information for adjunct faculty.
Audio/Visual (A/V) Services
Steven Anderson, Manager of A/V Operations
- Steve’s recorded presentation on A/V services and classroom technology (6 minutes, UMBC login required).
- Steve’s slides on A/V services and classroom technology with useful links
Instructional Technology
Susan Biro, Manager of Online Learning in Instructional Technology
- New Faculty Orientation to Blackboard Training Recording (48 minutes, UMBC login required) and the New Faculty Orientation to Blackboard Training Slides – An online session that reviews the basics of getting started with Blackboard Ultra to get your course ready on the first day of the semester.
- Instructional Technology training page where you can register for free training on Blackboard, digital accessibility, and receive updates.
- Digital Accessibility training recording (24 minutes) and UMBC Instructional Technology FAQ resources
Student Administration (SA)
Pamela Hawley, Registrar & Jennifer Volpe, Assistant Registrar for Graduation
- Jenn’s recorded presentation on Student Administration (5 minutes) on viewing a class roster, understanding waitlists and class permissions, and submitting grades.
- Jenn’s slides on Student Administration with useful links
Retirement & Health Benefits
Kelly Barnett, Benefits & Wellness Manager in Human Resources & Strategic Talent Management
- Kelly’s recorded presentation on retirement, health benefits, and campus resources (17 minutes, UMBC login required).
- Kelly’s slides on retirement and health benefits with useful links
Payroll
Brittany Hensley, Director of Talent Systems, Operations, and Payroll in Human Resources in Human Resources & Strategic Talent Management
- Brittany’s recorded presentation on payroll (8 minutes) to prepare for your first paycheck.
- Brittany’s slides on payroll with useful links
Using the AOK Library
Katy Sullivan, Head of Reference and Instruction in the AOK Library
- Katy’s recorded presentation on the AOK Library (6 minutes) discussing their faculty services and resources.
- Katy’s transcript of her presentation on the AOK Library with useful links
Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC) Welcome
Rob Bennett, Chair of the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee
- Rob’s recorded welcome on behalf of AFAC (2 minutes)
- Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee 2025-26 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: January 2026