The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is proud to announce a new round of the now biennial UMBC Postdoctoral Fellowship for Faculty Diversity. This postdoctoral program is a two-year in-residence fellowship that supports promising scholars committed to diversity in the academy and prepares them for possible tenure-track appointments at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). During the two-year appointment, UMBC provides teaching and research mentors and professional development opportunities across campus. Fellows also receive a stipend, health benefits, and additional funding for conference travel and the preparation of scholarly work, as well as office space with a computer, library, and other privileges at the university. The application period closes on November 14, 2014, and UMBC will appoint recent recipients of the Ph.D as Postdoctoral Fellows for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2015. 

To download the flyer, click the image above, or click here.

UMBC’s Postdocs for Faculty Diversity will participate in activities of the PROMISE AGEP, which will facilitate connections to scholars at events at a variety of institutions within the University System of Maryland. 

For more details and application Instructions, visit, http://apply.interfolio.com/25252

The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is proud to announce a new round of the now biennial UMBC Postdoctoral Fellowship for Faculty Diversity. This postdoctoral program is a two-year in-residence fellowship that supports promising scholars committed to diversity in the academy and prepares them for possible tenure-track appointments at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). During the two-year appointment, UMBC provides teaching and research mentors and professional development opportunities across campus. Fellows also receive a stipend, health benefits, and additional funding for conference travel and the preparation of scholarly work, as well as office space with a computer, library, and other privileges at the university. The application period closes on November 14, 2014, and UMBC will appoint recent recipients of the Ph.D as Postdoctoral Fellows for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2015. 

To download the flyer, click the image above, or click here.

UMBC’s Postdocs for Faculty Diversity will participate in activities of the PROMISE AGEP, which will facilitate connections to scholars at events at a variety of institutions within the University System of Maryland. 

For more details and application Instructions, visit, http://apply.interfolio.com/25252

The LLC is excited to welcome Dr. Cedric Herring as a new faculty member of the doctoral program. Prior to UMBC, Dr. Cedric Herring was Professor of Sociology and Public Policy in the Department of Sociology and in the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is also the former Director of the Race and Public Policy Program at the University of Illinois and former Interim Head of the Department of Sociology at UIC. Dr. Herring is former national President of the Association of Black Sociologists.

Dr. Herring publishes on topics such as race and public policy, diversity, stratification and inequality, and jobs and economic development. He has published seven books and more than 60 scholarly articles. His most recent books are Critical Diversity: The New Case for Inclusion and Equal Opportunity and Combating Racism and Xenophobia: Transatlantic and International Perspectives." He has received support for his research from the National Science Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, the Joyce Foundation, and others. In addition, he has shared his findings in community forums, in newspapers and magazines, on radio and television, before government officials, and at the United Nations.

 Please join us in making him feel welcome! 

This past weekend, PROMISE: Maryland’s AGEP celebrated the anniversary of the PROMISE Summer Success Institute (SSI). This was actually the 12th Annual SSI. The first PROMISE conference was called “SUCCESS 2003.” We named the program the Summer Success Institute (SSI) in 2004.

The program from the 2014 SSI can be found here:

Click here for the: PDF of the 2014 SSI program booklet, Click here for the conference website.

Here, we share some of the 300+ (public) responses that were posted within two days from our #PROMISEagep social media presence for the SSI (Note: Posts from private Twitter and Facebook accounts where users have opened posts to members of PROMISE, but have not opened posts to the general public are not featured.) 

Some Facebook comments:

Wonderfully invigorating time at the PROMISE AGEP SSI Dissertation House / SSI this weekend ! From the panelists talks to the breakout sessions , I found myself being ‘re-engaged in my PhD process. Thanks to ALL who shared this experience with me. – K.G.

Find more comments on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram with the hashtag: #PROMISEagep

This past weekend, PROMISE: Maryland’s AGEP celebrated the anniversary of the PROMISE Summer Success Institute (SSI). This was actually the 12th Annual SSI. The first PROMISE conference was called “SUCCESS 2003.” We named the program the Summer Success Institute (SSI) in 2004.

The program from the 2014 SSI can be found here:

Click here for the: PDF of the 2014 SSI program booklet, Click here for the conference website.

Here, we share some of the 300+ (public) responses that were posted within two days from our #PROMISEagep social media presence for the SSI (Note: Posts from private Twitter and Facebook accounts where users have opened posts to members of PROMISE, but have not opened posts to the general public are not featured.) 

Some Facebook comments:

Wonderfully invigorating time at the PROMISE AGEP SSI Dissertation House / SSI this weekend ! From the panelists talks to the breakout sessions , I found myself being ‘re-engaged in my PhD process. Thanks to ALL who shared this experience with me. – K.G.

Find more comments on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram with the hashtag: #PROMISEagep

Don't forget that UMBC's Student Government Association (SGA) is accepting applications for general member and officer positions in the Executive Branch of the organization. The SGA is looking for experienced, motivated students to take on leadership positions in the Executive Branch, Student Organization Support Team, and Financial Support Team.

These positions come with significant responsibilities and are valuable opportunities to work on issues that matter to you while cultivating relationships with UMBC students, staff, and faculty. Yet, while you will be doing serious, important work, it's also important to point out that you will have lots of assistance from other members of the organization, advisors, and other faculty, staff, and administrators across campus.

Applications and information about each position can be found at sga.umbc.edu/apply. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13. The application only takes a few minutes to fill out, so apply today!

The University of Maryland, College Park  and PROMISE Maryland’s AGEP are sponsoring a system-wide Dissertation House for graduate students in STEM programs.  The writing and research retreat will take place at the Hotel at Arundel Preserve.   Lodging for 2 nights and meals are provided for student participants.   Twelve students from the USM system schools will be chosen to participate in this research and writing retreat.  http://www.thehotelarundel.com/

 2014 PROMISE SSI Dissertation House Schedule:

• 8/14  6-9 pm  Introduction to DH, Dinner Meeting
• 8/14 9-11  pm Work Session
• 8/15  9-6  pm DH Sessions, Work Session, Breakfast and Lunch
• 8/15 6-8 pm Dinner Meeting
• 8/15 9-11 pm Work Session

Additional details can be found on the website for The Dissertation House:

http://dissertationhouse.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/dissertation-house-for-university-system-of-maryland-at-ssi-august-14-15-2014/

Institutions within the University System of Maryland: http://www.usmd.edu/institutions/

• Bowie State University
• Coppin State University
• Frostburg State University
• Salisbury University
• Towson University
• University of Baltimore
• University of Maryland, Baltimore
• University of Maryland, Baltimore County
• University of Maryland, College Park
• University of Maryland Eastern Shore
• University of Maryland University College
• University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

This event is part of the PROMISE Summer Success Institute. Following the Dissertation House sessions on Thursday and Friday, all participants will be required to continue participation in the PROMISE SSI on Saturday, August 16 at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve: https://promiseagep.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/promise_ssi_2014/

The University of Maryland, College Park  and PROMISE Maryland’s AGEP are sponsoring a system-wide Dissertation House for graduate students in STEM programs.  The writing and research retreat will take place at the Hotel at Arundel Preserve.   Lodging for 2 nights and meals are provided for student participants.   Twelve students from the USM system schools will be chosen to participate in this research and writing retreat.  http://www.thehotelarundel.com/

 2014 PROMISE SSI Dissertation House Schedule:

• 8/14  6-9 pm  Introduction to DH, Dinner Meeting
• 8/14 9-11  pm Work Session
• 8/15  9-6  pm DH Sessions, Work Session, Breakfast and Lunch
• 8/15 6-8 pm Dinner Meeting
• 8/15 9-11 pm Work Session

Additional details can be found on the website for The Dissertation House:

http://dissertationhouse.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/dissertation-house-for-university-system-of-maryland-at-ssi-august-14-15-2014/

Institutions within the University System of Maryland: http://www.usmd.edu/institutions/

• Bowie State University
• Coppin State University
• Frostburg State University
• Salisbury University
• Towson University
• University of Baltimore
• University of Maryland, Baltimore
• University of Maryland, Baltimore County
• University of Maryland, College Park
• University of Maryland Eastern Shore
• University of Maryland University College
• University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

This event is part of the PROMISE Summer Success Institute. Following the Dissertation House sessions on Thursday and Friday, all participants will be required to continue participation in the PROMISE SSI on Saturday, August 16 at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve: http://promiseagep.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/promise_ssi_2014/