The Educator Development team is responsible for developing and supporting a peer-observation protocol, coaching, and mentorship programs. This team will partner with the educational Programming and Events team and the Awards and Recognition team as appropriate to secure faculty to serve in these roles.

Strategies for Promotion for Teaching-Focused Faculty: A Panel Discussion

When: February 28, 2025 from 12-2PM

Where: Elm Ballrooms A and B

This in-person panel discussion will include faculty members from across the different UMB schools, including those with experience serving on APT committees. They will provide their expertise on best practices and challenges associated in achieving faculty promotion within the University. Both non-tenure and tenure-track pathways will be discussed,  focusing on those faculty with significant teaching and clinical responsibilities.  Topics will include guidance for advancement, the impact of mentorship on advancement, and integrating/promoting the impact of teaching activities. A question-and-answer session will follow the panel.

Register here by February 14, 2025.

• LEAPS encourages faculty to participate in the Professional Development Coaching program offered through the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
• EDGE nomination form

• Glenn Canares, DDS, MSD, School of Dentistry (Co-Chair) 
• Scott Riley II, PhD, School of Pharmacy (Co-Chair) 
• Rebecca Carter, MD, School of Medicine   
• Samantha Fuld, DSW, School of Social Work   
• Nisha Ganesh, DDS, MEd, School of Dentistry 
• Karen Gordes, PhD, PT, DSc, Graduate School   
• Maranda Jackson-Parkin, PhD, CRNP-BC, ACNP, CCNS, CCRN-K, CNE, School of Nursing   
• Adam Schneider, MSW, School of Social Work