Faculty Excellence initiatives support recruitment, retention, development, and overall success of faculty at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). These initiatives bring together faculty from across the university to provide opportunities for community building, knowledge sharing, mentoring, support, and collaboration.
For additional information about the network, contact the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at diversity@umaryland.edu.
Faculty Excellence: Panel Discussion
Please join us for a panel discussion on “Academic Freedom in a Changing Landscape: Curriculum, Research, and Community Engagement.” The panel will explore the evolving meaning and application of academic freedom in today's complex academic and sociopolitical climate. Topics include curriculum design, research priorities, and community engagement, especially in disciplines serving vulnerable populations. The discussion will also cover using data to support inclusive instruction, specialized programming, and community-based research.
Panelists:
Donald B. Tobin, JD
Professor and Former Dean, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Kenneth H. Wong, PhD
Dean, University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies, and Vice Provost for Graduate Education, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Wendy Shaia, MSW, EdD
Clinical Associate Professor and Executive Director, Center for Restorative Change, University of Maryland School of Social Work
Date: Wednesday, October 29th
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Southern Management Corporation Campus Center, Room 349
Register below for the upcoming event!