Updates on Impact of Executive Orders and Federal Actions and Promotion and Tenure Reviews
Dear Colleagues,
We write today to share some updates related to the impact of executive orders and federal actions, as well as some modifications of protocols surrounding promotion and tenure reviews.
Since the start of the spring 2025 semester, faculty members across the university may have experienced disruption to their research, teaching, and service activities due to some of the recent White House Executive Orders and federal actions. Faculty research could be impacted in various ways: stop-work orders to federal grants; inability to access datasets or databases housed in or sponsored by federal agencies; or challenges in travel to present their work at national or international conferences supported by federal funds.
Also, there may have been potential impacts on the faculty’s ability to hire students and staff to support their research using federal support. In other instances, faculty members’ community-engaged scholarship, teaching, and service may have been severely impacted due to programs being curtailed in both the public and private sectors and due to lack of resources to conduct the work. Faculty whose scholarship and teaching could be categorized as diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) may have to spend considerable time navigating the current political climate in the process of conducting and publishing their work.
Provost's modifications of tenure track faculty and librarian faculty promotion protocols: AY 2025 – 2026 Cycle
To address the potential impact of recent executive orders and federal actions related to research funding, curtailment or termination of DEIA initiatives, and related topics on faculty’s research, teaching, and service, the following protocol will be put in place beginning in academic year 2025 – 2026 faculty promotion and tenure (P&T) reviews. These modifications will be communicated to each level of P&T review through the provost’s annual P&T instructions, through the deans’ instructions for the development of letters to external reviewers, through the provost’s charge to the University Faculty Review Committee, and in deliberations made by department promotion and tenure committees.
1. If there have been any impacts on their research, teaching and/or service as a result of the executive orders and federal actions, candidates for P&T review are encouraged to reflect on such impacts in their self-assessment.
If the candidate mentions impacts in their self-evaluation:
2. Every level of review, including outside reviewers, must consider the described impact of such executive orders and federal actions on the usual progression of our faculty towards promotion and tenure when evaluating both the work performed during this period of disruption and their potential as a scholar after promotion and/or tenure when performing on- and off-campus activities.
3. Each level of review must include a Statement of Affirmation that their review, and all previous levels of review, has taken into full consideration the impact of executive orders and federal actions beginning in 2025 on the candidate’s progression.
[I] affirm that [my] review took into full consideration any impacts of current executive orders and federal actions on [X’s] candidacy.
If it is determined that any prior level of review has failed to do so in a way that may have resulted in negative consequences for the candidate, the current level of review shall inform the provost in their own report.
4. All letters providing guidance to external reviewers must include the following statement regarding the impact of executive orders and federal actions on P&T recommendations.
When considering your recommendation regarding this P&T decision, please make sure to consider any potential effects described by the candidate associated with recent federal executive orders and federal actions impacting research, teaching, and service. This impact might include, but it is not limited to, the termination of federal support or faculty’s inability to present at conferences outside the United States.
This statement recognizes the impact that current executive orders and federal actions might have on the research, teaching, and service of faculty going up for promotion and tenure.
This policy applies to the academic year 2025 – 2026 review cycle. The Office of the Provost will provide additional guidance for any promotion and tenure modifications in subsequent cycles as the impact of the executive orders and federal actions evolve.
Sincerely,
Manfred H. M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ana Oskoz
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
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Updates on Impact of Executive Orders and Federal Actions and Promotion and Tenure Reviews
Dear Colleagues,
We write today to share some updates related to the impact of executive orders and federal actions, as well as some modifications of protocols surrounding promotion and tenure reviews.
Since the start of the spring 2025 semester, faculty members across the university may have experienced disruption to their research, teaching, and service activities due to some of the recent White House Executive Orders and federal actions. Faculty research could be impacted in various ways: stop-work orders to federal grants; inability to access datasets or databases housed in or sponsored by federal agencies; or challenges in travel to present their work at national or international conferences supported by federal funds.
Also, there may have been potential impacts on the faculty’s ability to hire students and staff to support their research using federal support. In other instances, faculty members’ community-engaged scholarship, teaching, and service may have been severely impacted due to programs being curtailed in both the public and private sectors and due to lack of resources to conduct the work. Faculty whose scholarship and teaching could be categorized as diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) may have to spend considerable time navigating the current political climate in the process of conducting and publishing their work.
Provost’s modifications of tenure track faculty and librarian faculty promotion protocols: AY 2025 – 2026 Cycle
To address the potential impact of recent executive orders and federal actions related to research funding, curtailment or termination of DEIA initiatives, and related topics on faculty’s research, teaching, and service, the following protocol will be put in place beginning in academic year 2025 – 2026 faculty promotion and tenure (P&T) reviews. These modifications will be communicated to each level of P&T review through the provost’s annual P&T instructions, through the deans’ instructions for the development of letters to external reviewers, through the provost’s charge to the University Faculty Review Committee, and in deliberations made by department promotion and tenure committees.
1. If there have been any impacts on their research, teaching and/or service as a result of the executive orders and federal actions, candidates for P&T review are encouraged to reflect on such impacts in their self-assessment.
If the candidate mentions impacts in their self-evaluation:
2. Every level of review, including outside reviewers, must consider the described impact of such executive orders and federal actions on the usual progression of our faculty towards promotion and tenure when evaluating both the work performed during this period of disruption and their potential as a scholar after promotion and/or tenure when performing on- and off-campus activities.
3. Each level of review must include a Statement of Affirmation that their review, and all previous levels of review, has taken into full consideration the impact of executive orders and federal actions beginning in 2025 on the candidate’s progression.
[I] affirm that [my] review took into full consideration any impacts of current executive orders and federal actions on [X’s] candidacy.
If it is determined that any prior level of review has failed to do so in a way that may have resulted in negative consequences for the candidate, the current level of review shall inform the provost in their own report.
4. All letters providing guidance to external reviewers must include the following statement regarding the impact of executive orders and federal actions on P&T recommendations.
When considering your recommendation regarding this P&T decision, please make sure to consider any potential effects described by the candidate associated with recent federal executive orders and federal actions impacting research, teaching, and service. This impact might include, but it is not limited to, the termination of federal support or faculty’s inability to present at conferences outside the United States.
This statement recognizes the impact that current executive orders and federal actions might have on the research, teaching, and service of faculty going up for promotion and tenure.
This policy applies to the academic year 2025 – 2026 review cycle. The Office of the Provost will provide additional guidance for any promotion and tenure modifications in subsequent cycles as the impact of the executive orders and federal actions evolve.
Sincerely,
Manfred H. M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ana Oskoz
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
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Finalist Interviews and On-Campus Visit for Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean for the Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Dear UMBC Community,
We are pleased to announce that finalists for the vice provost for student success and dean for the division of undergraduate academic affairs position will be visiting campus to participate in candidate forums and engage with the UMBC community.
Reporting to the provost, the
vice provost and dean will lead the Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, which supports the academic pursuits of undergraduate students from all colleges and programs from enrollment to graduation.
We invite you to join us for the three candidate forums:
Candidate 1
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 1 p.m.
Candidate 2
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 1 p.m.
Candidate 3
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: 102 Information Technology/Engineering Building
During the forums, candidates will share their academic journey, present a vision for academic affairs, and participate in an open Q&A session with attendees. The session will be moderated by Kimberly R. Moffitt, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and chair of the search committee.
Your participation is vital to the selection process, and we encourage you to join us for these important events.
Manfred H. M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Writing a Successful URA Proposal
Deadline: May 9
Information on how to write a successful URA proposal:
Writing a Successful URA Proposal
Undergraduate Research Award (URA)
Maximum Funding: $1,500
Eligible Students: Degree-seeking undergraduates
Applications Submitted: During February
Award Period: June 2023 – May 2024
Elements of a successful URA proposal:
What projects can be funded by URA:
What projects cannot be funded by URA:
NEW DEADLINE: THIS FRIDAY, MAY 9th!
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Magenta, Yellow & Blue
Please see photo for which copiers/printers they're for. Pick up in Student Affairs (Commons 336). Our office is open from 8:30 am to 5 pm, M-F. Two blue, two yellow, one magenta
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TIAA is coming to campus!
May 13th and June 12th
Faculty and Staff can meet in-person with TIAA to discuss their retirement outlook and any questions they may have.
Please take advantage of this opportunity as it is FREE as part of your total compensation package as a UMBC employee.
Whether you are just getting started or planning to retire soon - a session with Ms. Jahleel Gordon (TIAA rep) can help you create a plan for your goals.
You can discuss these questions and more:
- Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
- Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
- How do I take income from my retirement account after I stop working?
TIAA on campus dates:
- Tuesday May 13th
- Thursday June 12th
The one-on-one meetings are held in the HRSTM Conference Room, Administration Building, Room 529.
Virtual meetings are also available with more dates and appointment times.
Pro bono lawyers will be available to offer free legal advice to all students! This is a fantastic opportunity for students who are seeking guidance on leases, tenant rights, and other related legal matters. For questions, contact Dr. Griselda Flores at
gflores@umbc.edu./
UMBC’s DoIT and Faculty Development Center will hold a “study day” panel 12-1pm on Wednesday, May 14, to explore how generative AI systems can help students prepare for exams. Three UMBC faculty members will show and tell how and why they are exploring the use of GenAI tools in formative assessment of student learning.
Panelists and use cases include Sarah Bass (Chemistry), who will discuss the use of Google NotebookLM for Chem 101 tutorials and virtual assistance, Tim Finin (CSEE) on effective exploration of questions from old exams, and John Schumacher (ANTH/SOCY) use of AI to generate case studies and assess student analyses of them. Each panelist will have 5-10 minutes to briefly describe how AI could be or was used to efficiently and effectively assess student formative practice, related issues and opportunities, and the next steps.
Visit the event's website to register to attend in person or access the online link when the session happens.
Here are resources added after the meeting:
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Paid GA Opportunities for UMBC Grad Students (AY 2025‑26)
Come work with The Office of Graduate Student Life!
The Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL) is hiring two 20‑hour/week graduate assistants! Each comes with a $18 K stipend, full tuition remission (fall + spring), and GA health insurance. Both roles are on‑campus and US work authorization is not required.
Graduate Student Writing Advisor
Help fellow grads turn great ideas into polished prose.
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What you’ll do: One‑on‑one writing support (essays → dissertations), run annual Writing & Literature Review Workshops, craft bi‑weekly writing tips, and keep the Writing Advisor website humming.
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You’ll thrive if you: Love mentoring, know your way around style guides (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.), and have a knack for clear, compassionate feedback, especially for writers from diverse disciplines and language backgrounds.
Apply on Handshake (Job #9901827)
Graduate Research Assistant - Communications Manager
Shape the story of UMBC’s graduate community.
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What you’ll do: Build & execute comms strategies; manage emails, design, OGSL's MyUMBC, and other platforms; collect and analyze engagement data; and research best practices in higher‑ed communication.
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Must‑have: Federal Work‑Study eligibility (per FAFSA).
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Nice‑to‑have: Graphic‑design skills, survey/focus‑group experience, and an eye for storytelling.
Apply on Handshake (Job #9901735)
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| Hours | 20 hrs/week, Aug 1 2025 – May 22 2026 |
| Pay & Benefits | ~$18 K stipend • Full tuition (Fall + Spring) • GA health insurance |
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| Location | On‑site @ 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore MD |
| Questions? | Email ogsl@umbc.edu (subject: LastName – Writing Advisor or Comms Manager) |
Ready to level‑up your grad journey? Submit one PDF containing resumé, cover letter, references, and (for Writing Advisor) three writing samples to ogsl@umbc.edu, then hit “Apply” on Handshake.
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The Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL) is hiring two 20‑hour/week graduate assistants! Each comes with a $18 K stipend, full tuition remission (fall + spring), and GA health insurance. Both...
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Mon, 05 May 2025 13:01:18 -0400
GESTAR II Seminar Series, Thursday, May 8th, 11:00am
Join us for a virtual seminar by
Dr. Skylar Bayer, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Regional Office. Her talk is titled "Alaska Regional Office Habitat Conservation Division: Essential Fish Habitat Science and Management."
Date and Time: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 11:00am EST
Abstract:
"NOAA Fisheries Alaska Regional Office (AKRO) Habitat Conservation Division (HCD) is responsible for identifying and conserving essential fish habitat (EFH) as mandated by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Our habitat conservation activities include protecting EFH, mitigating damage to and enhancing habitat affected by hydropower project construction and operations, removing invasive species, and restoring habitat that has been affected by development, oil spills, and other human activities. We focus on habitats used by federally-managed fish species located offshore, nearshore, in estuaries, and in freshwater areas important to migratory salmon. This presentation will primarily highlight our EFH databases and their applied use in the fishery management council process and consultations."
Biography:
Skylar Bayer is a marine habitat resource specialist in the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Regional Office. She is trained as a marine ecologist with expertise in shellfish population dynamics, invertebrate life history, fertilization ecology, extension work, and science communication. Prior to joining the Habitat Conservation Division, Skylar held a faculty position at Roger Williams University overseeing their Shellfish Program. In 2021, she studied Iceland scallop population dynamics as a Fulbright Scholar with Icelandic government scientists. She previously worked with NOAA as a NRC Postdoctoral Research Associate with the NMFS Milford Lab and as a Knauss Marine Policy Fellow in the U.S. Senate. She earned her Ph.D. in Marine Biology in 2017 from the University of Maine’s School of Marine Sciences, her M.Sc. from the MIT-WHOI Joint Program in Biological Oceanography in 2011, and her B.Sc. in Marine Biology from Brown University in 2008. She has worked with The Story Collider as a producer, a non-profit dedicated to science storytelling, since 2014.
For more information on the GESTAR II Seminar Series, click
here.