This section provides tools, programs, and external partnerships that support the professional growth, development, and well-being of faculty and academic professionals at UMB. These resources are designed to strengthen teaching, leadership, productivity, and career success across all stages of the academic journey.
UMB maintains an institutional membership with the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD), an external organization that provides faculty development and mentoring resources focused on productivity, career advancement, and work-life balance.
These resources are intended to support long-term academic success and professional sustainability across disciplines.
Institutional Membership
UMB's institutional membership provides no-cost access to NCFDD resources for faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students.
How to Access NCFDD Resources
To activate your membership:
- Visit facultydiversity.org/join
- Select the institution from the list of Institutional Members
- Click Activate Your Membership on the institution's page
- Register using your institutional email address (@youruniversity.edu)
- Confirm your account through the welcome email
Support
For questions about the program, contact Reetta Gach, Director of Programs.