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AREC Administrative Updates Administrative Team Schedule: The admin team’s availability and coverage schedule can be found here. The University will be closed from December 24 through January 2. Please plan requests accordingly.
Building Access During Breaks:
If you anticipate needing building access during university closure periods or modified schedules, please confirm access with John in advance to ensure your card access is active. |
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| | UPDATES & REMINDERSWinter Break Building & Office Checklist As we head into winter break, please help us prepare our spaces by taking the following steps: Ensure all windows are fully closed and secured. Set thermostats to a moderate, energy-efficient temperature (avoiding extreme heat or cold). Turn off and unplug electronics or equipment that can safely remain off during the break. Clean out refrigerators and empty trash cans to help prevent pests or mold.
Title II ADA Compliance — What This Means for AREC Faculty Under the DOJ’s 2024 ADA Title II rule, all UMD digital content must meet WCAG 2.1 Level A & AA standards by April 24, 2026. The Italia and the administrative team is handling the majority of planning, auditing, and remediation at the department level. For faculty, this is primarily about awareness and flagging questions or concerns regarding your work and Canvas Elms Courses.
If you have general questions, are unsure whether something applies to your materials, or want to talk through Canvas-related content, please schedule a meeting with Italia here.
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| | Dopamine Boost AREC200 Field Trip Video just passed 12,000 views
The video highlighting our Chesapeake Bay field trip continues to gain traction and has become a strong recruitment and storytelling asset for the department. Building the AREC Community
We’re excited to share continued momentum in AREC student enrollment. The department has welcomed eight new students into the AREC major, with four additional students currently in the process of declaring. In addition, 35 students are pursuing AREC minors, with more expected as interest continues to grow. Maria also shared that the new major currently in development is expected to receive official approval in the coming months and will be available for recruitment beginning Spring 2026. |
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| | IMPORTANT DATES & ACTIVITIESWinter Break 2025
December 24–January 2: University Closed for Winter Break
Winter Session (January 2026)
January 5: Classes Begin
January 12: Dr. Nguemgaing will start at the FIRE Center
January 19: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
January 23: Winter Classes End Spring Semester 2026
January 26: First Day of Spring Classes
March 15–22: Spring Break
April 25 (Saturday): Maryland Day
May 8: Last Day of Classes
May 9: Reading Day
May 11–18: Final Exams
May 19–22: Commencement (College & Department Ceremonies)
May 20: Main Commencement Ceremony Additional Calendars: University Academic Calendars (2025-2026 approved calendar is available.) |
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| | RESOURCESSafety & 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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