AREC June 2025 Administrative Updates Administrative needs: arec-admin@umd.edu | IT needs: arec-IT@umd.edu | Summer 2025 Administrative Team Business Hours + Schedule Workplace Climate & Survey Results
The full 2024 report is located in the shared Google Drive folder below, but this AREC-specific report is provided for your reference. To support context, the folder below also includes the full survey instrument and the 2022 results for comparison.
Access the Workplace Survey Materials |
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES & ACTIVITIES June 9 Faculty Meeting is Cancelled
We will be sending a meeting invitation for the next academic year shortly—stay tuned! Thursday, June 19 – Juneteenth Holiday (Campus Closed)
Monday, July 1 – Start of FY26
Thursday, July 3 – Last Day of Summer Session I
Friday, July 4 – Independence Day Holiday (Campus Closed)
Monday, July 7 – Summer Session II Begins
Campus & HR Updates Build Teamwork Skills with LinkedIn Learning
The UMD HR community is encouraged to explore two LinkedIn Learning paths focused on strengthening teamwork and collaboration, essential skills in today’s hybrid work environment: FMLA Power Hour → Missed it? Access the recording NSF IDC Policy: IDC capped at 15% MTDC. UMD is not approving proposals at this rate. Contact Takeia Bradley or Katie McKeon Employee Systems Hub
Explore major tools for timekeeping, benefits, and HR management:
Employee Systems Portal All hiring on grants requires 4-week notice. New hires on department funds require Chair/Dean approval. Economics Conferences & Deadlines
Economics Conferences Compilation – A collection of economics conferences with associated dates and deadlines Additional Calendars: University Academic Calendars (2025-2026 approved calendar is available.) Campus Updates
| REQUESTS & REMINDERS New Course Numbers Approved
The number changes for the courses we submitted to PCC have been approved! The updated AREC course numbers are: - AREC388 – Internship Experience
- AREC389 – Special Problems
- AREC399 – Undergraduate Research
- AREC499 – Honors Thesis Research
LIbrary & Research Tools Requesting Admin Assistance Call for Promotion:
Have research or projects worth sharing? Submit them here to publicize them through AREC or UMD platforms. - Engage with Students: Stop by 2200B to grab promotional materials (totes and stickers) to share AREC pride.
| RESOURCES Safety & Emergency Resources:
AREC Safety Plan – Review AREC’s full safety guidelines and protocols. Health & Safety Stay Informed Manuals & Policies - Faculty & Staff Resource Guide is a centralized tool providing UMD faculty and staff with quick access to FAQs, resources, and contacts to support teaching, research, and student engagement
- UMD College Park records retention policies – Review what records you’ve been keeping and determine if they are eligible for disposal. If you’re within the disposal window, submit an Admin Request Form for assistance in proper record disposal.
- FRIEDRICH AC Units user’s manual
- Phishing email warning! Consult this list for examples.
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