Programs and Services

The WISER Together Inclusion Program will continue to strengthen our shared culture by further integrating the WISER Guiding Principles into our everyday work. This initiative aims to enhance inclusive practices, strengthen team collaboration, and sustain a culture of belonging in Administration and Finance. 

Each team will engage in the following activities:

*   Assess inclusive workplace behaviors;

*   Complete online learning modules to build new skills;

*   Participate in meaningful conversations that promote belonging and enhance performance.

To kick things off, please take a moment to watch Dawn's welcome video posted below. You might recognize some familiar faces! 

A&F is proud to promote our inclusive values year round and during Pride month in June and during the week of June 19^th for Juneteenth.  Check out the A&F Calendar for scheduled events and activities or email AFSuccess@umaryland.edu for more information.

The goal of these employee-initiated groups is to provide safe spaces for people to be together, share experiences, and gain resources. If you are interested in joining one of the following groups or have another idea for a group, please email The Success Office. Please note that these are YOUR groups. If there's a support group that you might be interested in but don't see it listed, please ask. 

ALL ARE WELCOME IN EVERY GROUP!

• Young Professionals
• Women of Color
• LGBTQIA+ and Allies 
• Neurodivergent and Mental Health
• Possible New Group (Please Ask if You Have a Need!)

Your voice matters! The A&F Office of Employee and Organizational Success helps inform and advise on plans and initiatives that will help support all A&F employees. The committee meets monthly, helping ensure that every A&F employee thrives.

If you are interested in getting involved with the committee, contact The Success Office.

Please complete the form if you have a question or concern or would like a consultation with a member of the team.

Administration and Finance is pleased to offer confidential coaching services to any A&F exempt or non-exempt employee, no matter role, function or career level. Click the link above to read important Coaching FAQs. 

Ready to sign up? Complete the coaching interest form.

All A&F search committees should complete this training before beginning any new recruitment. This single-session, hourlong search kickoff empowers A&F team members with the knowledge and skills needed to create a successful search process. The training helps mitigate biases and create collective norms to optimize the search process to helping each team to identify, interview, and hire the best candidates.

For more information or to schedule training for your next hiring effort, please contact The Success Office.

All new A&F employees are invited to a quarterly Meet & Greet with Chief Business & Finance Officer and Senior Vice President Dr. Dawn Rhodes. Invitations will be sent to new employees via email. 

NEXT SESSION: February 24th, 9:30 - 10:45 AM

For more information, please contact The Success Office.

Exclusively for A&F employees, the Goodwill Excel Center helps you earn a tuition-free high school diploma. Through this program, employees will receive time off from regularly scheduled work to attend classes at the Excel Center near the UMB campus. During the program, participants will develop relationships with staff and fellow students to encourage your progress and academic progress. UMB currently has five scholars who are earning their degrees and one who has graduated. 

The program offers drop-in daycare, embedded job training, transportation assistance, and life coaches to help you manage your work/class/life balance. To take the first step, please reach out to The Success Office. 

A beloved tradition for two years and counting, Theatre Day from the Hippodrome is open to Administration and Finance employee kids aged kindergarten to 12th grade. This FREE one-day camp is held at at the world-famous Hippodrome Theatre! This highly sought-after summer camp introduces kids to theater, music, dance, improv, performing, and more. The participants put on a brief show at the end of the day!

Who: Any A&F child, siblings, or grandkid, ages 9-17
What: A&F Day CAMP HIPPODROME
When: TBD 2026
Where: The Hippodrome, 12 N. Eutaw St.
Why: Because every child is a superstar in the making

This opportunity is always reserved for A&F families. You can enroll as many children as you want. The camp will provide free lunch. Plus, you can drop off, pick up, and attend the show without using any leave time! For more information, contact The Success Office.

Based on the Inclusive Conversations by Mary Frances Winters, this book explores the critical components of an organizational culture that facilitates meaningful dialogues around our collective similarities and differences, helping to create a strong culture of success. Please contact The Success Office for complimentary copies of the book or if you’re interested in a small session for your team or book club.