Faculty Excellence Initiatives

Faculty engagement, collaboration, and development initiatives.

Faculty Excellence Initiatives support the recruitment, retention, development, and overall success of faculty at UMB. These initiatives create opportunities for faculty to collaborate across schools, share knowledge, engage in mentoring, and strengthen connections that advance inclusive excellence and innovation.

Through these initiatives, faculty are empowered to:

• Explore interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships
• Integrate equitable and inclusive practices into teaching, research, and service
• Participate in leadership and professional development opportunities
• Build networks that foster mentorship, support, and community engagement

Featured Events

Faculty Excellence Initiatives include a variety of programming to foster dialogue, learning, and collaboration. For details on upcoming and past events, see Events and Workshops.

These events illustrate how Faculty Excellence Initiatives translate UMB's values into action, advancing equity, collaboration, and institutional effectiveness. By participating, faculty contribute to a campus culture where diverse perspectives strengthen decision-making, enhance problem-solving, and expand opportunities for all members of the University community.

Contact: For more information or to get involved, email excellence@umaryland.edu.