News You Can Use: FM Pipeline November 11, 2025

Merit Award Nomination Deadline this Friday!

Shout out your standout colleagues! Nominations for FM’s merit awards are open now through November 14. Winners will be announced at February’s staff appreciation luncheon. Learn about the categories on the Appreciation & Recognition page and nominate a colleague today! Questions? Please contact Damesa Bennett at dbennet3@umd.edu.

Save the Date! Kristy Long's Retirement Reception

Please join us for a "Come-and-Go" reception to wish Interim AVP Kristy Long well on her retirement from FM. Light refreshments will be served, and a memory book will be available to sign.

Monday, December 1 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
College Park City Hall, 7401 Baltimore Ave., 4th Floor

Register for UMPD's Citizens Police Academy

The UMD Police Department is accepting applications for the Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy (CPA). This is a great opportunity to learn about UMPD operations in a simulated academy setting. The goal of the Citizens Police Academy is to build relationships across the campus and within the community. Learn more about the CPA and submit an application.

Mid-Year Self-Evaluations Due this Friday

The deadline for self-evaluations in the Performance Review & Development (PRD) process is this Friday, Nov. 14. Log into Workday to complete your evaluations. Supervisors have from Nov. 15 - Dec. 19 to meet with staff and complete the manager evaluation. Read all the details of this step in the PRD process.