The Office of Human Resources Management & Compliance Programs (HRMCP) houses the combined functions of human resources management, compliance and civil rights programs efforts across AGNR.
HRMCP is a unit within the AGNR Administrative Services office and resides under the administration of the Office of the Dean of AGNR supporting Academic Departments, University of Maryland Extension (UME) and the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) missions of the college. The unit serves approximately 1,000 faculty, staff, graduate assistants, and undergraduate students employed throughout AGNR. As the College entrusted with effectuation of the state’s Land-Grant mission, AGNR employees are geographically dispersed within the state of Maryland in all 23 counties and the city of Baltimore.
Human Resource Management
The Office of Human Resource Management provides comprehensive HR support for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR). Our services encompass all day-to-day HR functions, including:
- Recruitment and hiring, including search management and equity administration.
- Position management, including reclassification, compensation, and reviews.
- Employee support, including disability accommodations, tuition remission, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, and telework requests.
- Policy development and procedural guidance.
To ensure equitable hiring practices and support the professional goals of our employees, fulfilling AGNR's land-grant mission, our office provides equity administrator support for all faculty and staff searches.
Contact Information:
- Norman Pruitt, Director, Office of Human Resources Management & Compliance Programs
- Ana M. Munoz, Human Resources Program Manager
- Norma J. Sanchez, HR Program Administrative Specialist
Compliance Programs
The Compliance Programs office ensures adherence to University of Maryland (UMD) policies and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. We provide guidance, training, and assessment to support compliance across the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR).
Key responsibilities include:
- Serving as the Equity Officer and Title IX Coordinator for AGNR.
- Maintaining and managing the AGNR Dashboards, facilitating data access for internal and external stakeholders to showcase AGNR's land-grant mission.
Contact:
- Latoya M. Hicks, Assistant Director of Compliance Program
- Aleena Aspervil, Compliance Specialist
Human Capital & Compliance Newsletters:
- Human Capital & Compliance Newsletter August 2023
- Human Capital & Compliance Newsletter October 2022
- Human Capital & Compliance Newsletter February 2022
- Human Capital & Compliance Newsletter, August 2020
- Human Capital & Compliance Newsletter, May 2020
Professional Development & Education
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) is dedicated to fostering professional growth across its faculty, staff, graduate assistants, and hourly employees. The Professional Development & Education program directly supports AGNR's land-grant mission of teaching, research, and extension by providing targeted resources and training.
We aim to enhance employee success and efficacy throughout the College, including the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) and University of Maryland Extension (UME).
Contact:
- Amanda Shaffer, Assistant Program Director
Resources and Links
Employee Resources & Support
- General Resources
- Employee Relations & Support
- UHR Staff Relations: Provides advice on employee relations issues (PRD, termination, grievances, etc.) and MOU access.
- Staff Grievance Process
- University Staff Ombuds Officer
- Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP): Offers confidential support for job, personal, and emotional challenges, including stress, relationships, and substance use.
- University Conflict Resolvers Network: Offers mediation and conflict resolution services to resolve conflicts such as those that may arise between an employee and supervisor.
- Bias Incident Support Services
- University Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM)
- Accessibility
- Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS)
- President’s Commission on Disability Issues: Advises the President on disability-related concerns.
Administrative & Employment Services
- Employment Administration
- Hiring Forms
- UHR - Telework
- Faculty Affairs: Supports faculty from recruitment to retirement
- Financial & Payroll
Benefits & Financial Assistance
- Employee Benefits
- Benefits and Wellness
- Employee Discounts for UMD employees
- Veteran Student Life provides resources for members of our armed services and those who are military-connected on campus.
- Financial Assistance Programs
- College Park City-University Partnership Homeownership Program: Offers $15,000 in assistance for UMD/City of College Park employees to buy homes in College Park.
- Emergency Loan Fund (ELF): Provides short-term loans for urgent financial emergencies to UMD staff, with a six-month repayment period.
- Community Service
- Terps in Service
Workday
Workday is here!
As a staff or faculty member, take some time to familiarize yourself with the new system. Visit the Workday HCM and Finance web portal at erp.umd.edu. This site is your one-stop shop for easy access to Workday tools, updates, news, and support materials. You can watch instructional videos on how to complete tasks, find crosswalks, guides, and business process workflows. Remember to bookmark the website, and consider subscribing to receive updates and insights directly in your inbox.
Recognize Your Peers!
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AGNR New Hire Orientation
The AGNR (College of Agriculture and Natural Resources) offers a unique orientation specifically for all new hires in our college. This orientation provides an overview of the college's history and equips you with the tools necessary for success as a member of AGNR. Please note that this orientation is distinct from the UHR orientation. Feel free to check out the pictures from last year's orientation!
Contact Us
1119 Symons Hall
7998 Regents Drive
College Park, MD 20742-5551
Office: (301) 405-2935
Fax: (301) 314-0118
Email: agnrhrmcp@umd.edu