Ways to Get Involved in Our Campus Community

Make UMBC Yours!

There are many ways to engage and make a difference at UMBC. Please check out the list of various ways faculty and staff can volunteer and get involved in our campus community.

Find it on the HR website under “New Employee Resources.”

http://www.umbc.edu/hr/PDFs/makeUMBCyours.pdf

We hope you will browse this list and find something that sparks your interest or ways to share your talents.

Contact department representatives directly.

Thank you for all the ways you are making a difference.

The Magic of Conflict (Register by 1/14 for Workshop Series on 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 & 3/7)

The ability to respectfully deal with conflict with a sense of personal power and well-being is critical to our success, and to the success of our teams and the university.

This workshop helps participants see conflict as an opportunity and provides skills to resolve it creatively. Attendees experience how changes in self-management have a magical effect on stress level and relationships! The approach draws from principles of the non-violent martial art of Aikido, and is based on the book “The Magic of Conflict” by Thomas F. Crum. This experiential workshop facilitated by Terri Werner utilizes an interesting variety of training techniques to enhance respect for self and for others.

Participants in this workshop learn to: Be calm and act effectively under pressure; deal with change and complexity with power rather than paralysis; minimize stress and increase vitality in the workplace, and acquire skills to resolve conflict effectively and save time, money and frustration.

This workshop is conducted in 4 half-day sessions, over a period of 3 weeks. We also ask that participants be available on the snow date of March 14th in the case of inclement weather. Participants will receive 2 books and a course workbook. There are reading and practice assignments between sessions. We request a commitment to attend all 4 sessions:

February 14, 21, 28 and March 7 (hold March 14 as snow date), 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (March 7th session begins at 8:30 a.m.).

Class size is limited to 20 to maximize the participatory nature of the program, so register now!

Register before January 14th by contacting Jill Weinknecht Wardell at ext. 5-1442 or [jwardell@umbc.edu](jwardell@umbc.edu).

Get a flyer with details at [http://www.umbc.edu/hr/T&OD/schedule.htm](http://www.umbc.edu/hr/T&OD/schedule.htm).

Support for Faculty and Staff in Challenging Times

In an effort to assist employees during these economic times, the Department of Human Resources has updated their online resources and professional development opportunities for the Fall 2012 semester. To view the list of workshops and online resources visit the HR Homepage under “Quick Links” and click “Support for Faculty and Staff.”

How to Motivate Employees (11/29)

How do you get your employees to do their very best work?

Supervisors play a key role in successful motivation of their teams. In this workshop, you will learn how to create an environment that will help employees feel engaged, perform at their best and accomplish their work goals. You will analyze what motivates you and your employees, understand the concept of “Pygmalion Effect,” discuss the newest findings on motivation in the workplace and identify specific action steps to take with your employees.

The workshop will be Thursday, November 29, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., in the University Center, Room 312.

Register by Friday, November 16, at http://www.umbc.edu/training.

Get a flyer with details at http://www.umbc.edu/hr/T&OD/schedule.htm.

New Submission Process for Insights Weekly

There is a new procedure for submitting items to UMBC Insights Weekly. In order to streamline our process, we will no longer accept submissions via email. Instead, complete the web form at the following URL:

http://umbcinsights.wordpress.com/submit-to-insights/

Be sure to submit your item in complete sentences, a paragraph or two at most. If it is an event, be sure to include the date, time, and location. If you have a website where readers can get more information, include it your description or in the form’s URL field.

The deadline for submissions remains Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

After 5 Session for Returning/Working Learners (10/24)

Are you a returning or working student? Feeling overwhelmed? Want to learn more about what our library has to offer?

You are invited to this one hour after five session that will cover basic and advanced research tips for successful research. This hands-on workshop will offer an overview of the library’s homepage and show you how to locate electronic/print resources on specific topics. Please bring your research topics to this session.

• Where: Library, Room 259
• When: Wednesday, October 24, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.

Questions? Contact Simmona E. Simmons simmons@umbc.edu or phone ext. 5-3587.

Sponsored by Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery

www.umbc.edu/library

Hybrid Faculty Learning Presentations (10/30)

Hybrid Faculty Learning Presentations, October 30 12-1:00 pm in ENGR 023

Faculty in the Winter 2013 Alternate Delivery Program will present the first of two required show-and-tell hybrid learning presentations that address the pedagogical problems (or implications) a hybrid or online course solves (or creates). If you’re interested in learning more about hybrid courses, this is a great way to see how faculty in a variety of disciplines are preparing for their Winter 2013 courses. Feel free to bring your lunch – refreshments (drinks/desserts) will be provided for registered participants. For more information and to register please visit http://my.umbc.edu/groups/doit-hybrid/events/14296.

Federal Research Update Webinar Open House (10/29-11/2)

This webinar conference will be held beginning Monday, 10/29/12, through Friday 11/2/12. These sessions are being offered in an open house format, as not all talks will be relevant to all areas. Please join us for the sessions relevant to your area. The schedule is as follows:

Monday, October 29, 2012 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. ENG 023 11-3:30 & ITE 456 3:30pm-5pm(DOE Session Only)
11:00am Kei Koizumi, Assistant Director for Federal R&D, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, on the President’s priorities and budget requests for research (confirmed)
12:30am Shai Akabas, Senior Policy Analyst with the Bipartisan Policy Center, on anticipated effects of budget sequestration (confirmed)
2:00pm John Frazier Glenn, Principal Assistant for Research and Technology HQ, Army Medical Research & Materiel Command, on research and budget priorities (confirmed)
3:30pm Harriet Kung, Director of Basic Energy Sciences, Department of Energy Office of Science, on DOE budget priorities for research (confirmed)

Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Commons 329 
11:00am Sally Rockey, Deputy Director for Extramural Research at the National Institutes of Health, on NIH research and budget priorities (confirmed)
12:30am Emily Linde and Scott Cooper, NIH, on updates of NIH grants policies and procedures (confirmed)
2:00pm David Han, Deputy Director of Research in the Office of Naval Research, on ONR research and budget priorities (confirmed)
3:30pm Jeremy Leffler, Outreach Specialist in the Policy Office within the Office of Budget, Finance, and Award Management, on updates of NSF grants policies and procedures (confirmed)

Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. ENG 023
11:00 a.m. Elizabeth Albro, Associate Commissioner for Teaching and Learning, National Center for Education Research, Department of Education, on ED budget priorities for research (confirmed)
12:30 a.m. Elizabeth Albro, Associate Commissioner for Teaching and Learning, National Center for Education Research, Department of Education, on updates of ED grants policies and procedures (confirmed)
2:00 p.m. Mark Poth, Director, Bioenergy Division in the Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment within the National Institute of Food and Agriculture at the USDA, on NIFA budget priorities for research as well as updates on grants policies and procedures (confirmed)
3:30 p.m. Michael Sieverts, Director, National Science Foundation Budget Division, on NSF research and budget priorities (confirmed)

Thursday, November 1, 2012, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. ENG 023 
11:00 a.m. Michael Nelson, Associate Administrator, Office of Federal Assistance Management, Health Resources and Services Administration, on HRSA research and budget priorities (confirmed)
12:30 a.m. Thomas Russell, Director, Air Force Office of Scientific Research (confirmed) 

Friday, November 2, 2012, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ENG 023
11:00 a.m. Nadina Gardner, Director, Division of Preservation and Access, National Endowment for the Humanities, on NEH budget priorities and updates to grants policies and procedures (confirmed)
12:30 a.m. Carolyn Clancy, Director, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, on AHRQ research and budget priorities (confirmed)
2:00 p.m. David Shillcut, Public Health Analyst, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, on SAMHSA research and budget priorities (confirmed)

http://my.umbc.edu/events/14280

Post-Election Forum (11/8)

The campaigns, the candidates, the voters, the outcome…

2012 Post Election Forum—What Happened and Why?

Join experienced political analysts for an informed and engaging discussion about the election—campaign strategy, key issues and voter turnout.

Thursday, November 8, 2012, 4 p.m., Albin O. Kuhn Library, 7th Floor

• Donald F. Norris, Professor and Chair, Department of Public Policy and Director, Maryland Institute for Policy Analysis and Research
• Thomas F. Schaller, Professor, Department of Political Science
• Annie Linskey, State Politics and Government Reporter, The Baltimore Sun

A Social Sciences Forum, sponsored by the Department of Public Policy and the Maryland Institute for Policy Analysis and Research.

Maryland Charity Campaign: A Caring Community

The 2012 Maryland Charity Campaign kicked off with a breakfast reception on Friday, October 5.