Academic Job Document Retreat (Aug. 2023)

In August and September 2023, the Graduate School and TLTC will provide those interested in going on the academic job market this year with three opportunities to work on documents and an application package, including the virtual Academic Job Market Boot Camp, local UMD teaching philosophy workshop and faculty panel, and two office hour blocks for you to receive feedback.

My mentor or advisor is engaging in unethical behavior. (research misconduct, etc.)

1. University of Maryland Policy and Procedures Concerning Scholarly Misconduct.
2. Melissa Thompson, Research Integrity Officer
   1. Email: melissa@umd.edu
   2. Phone: 301-405-0540
3. Contact info for department chairs and school leadership
   1. DGS Contact Intervention
   2. Department or Ch

My mentor or advisor is not fulfilling their mentoring responsibilities.

1. UMD’s Standards for Mentorship
2. Advisor Policy
3. Statement of Expectations for GAs and Supervisors
4. Seeking help from my department or school.
   1. DGS Contact Intervention
   2. Department or Chair Intervention
   3. Dean Intervention&

I'm having a disagreement with my mentor/advisor, student,colleague in my lab, research group, project team, etc. and need help resolving it.

1. Tips for Approaching an Informal Conflict Resolution Discussion
2. Ombuds Office
   1. Contact the Graduate Ombudsman: grad-ombuds@umd.edu
3. I’ve already tried, or I am not comfortable with, an informal discussion and need my department or school to intervene.
   1. DGS Contact Intervention
   2. D

I'm not sure whether I'm experiencing harassment or discrimination and I want to talk to someone confidentially.

The resources listed below are confidential, meaning the student can discuss concerns, and the information will not be reported to the Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct or The Graduate School. Depending on the situation, please select who you feel most comfortable talking to. 

I want action to be taken to stop an incident.

1. Graduate School Unacceptable Behavior Incident Report Form
2. File a Report with The Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct
3. Ask my DGS, department chair, or school leadership to help address the matter
   1. DGS Contact Intervention
   2. Department or Chair Intervention
   3. Dean Intervention
4. Ask someone to review thi

I want to let someone know recurring incidents are happening.

1. Graduate School Unacceptable Behavior Incident Report Form
2. File a Report with The Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct

Credit and How to Manage It

What is Credit?
Credit refers to your credit history. Your credit history describes how you spend your money which can include factors such as:

Budgeting

Money can be a stressful subject, and budgeting is a great way to plan out your finances and be confident that you are on the right path. Although there are major events that require financial knowledge, daily transactions are just as important! Somethings to keep in mind when starting the budgeting process:

Overestimate Your Expenses

• It is always better to underspend and end up with a surplus than be short on cash 

Underestimate Your Income