The Office of Human Resources Management & Compliance Programs (HRMCP) houses the combined functions of human resources management, compliance and civil rights programs efforts across the AGNR enterprise.
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 manages all AGNR day-to-day HR functions to include but not limited to hiring; searches (including serving as equity administrator as needed); reclassification, compensation, and position reviews; disability accommodations; AGNR tuition remission; family and medical leave act requests; telework requests; and HR policies and procedures development. In addition provide support to AGNR searches via three equity administrators to promote and enhance the equitability and professional goals of our employees to carry out the land grant mission of AGNR.
- 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
- Charged with supporting legal standards relative to UMD policies and local, state, and federally applicable laws and regulations, Compliance Programs provides guidance, training and assessment. The Assistant Director serves as an Equity Officer and the Title IX Coordinator for AGNR. The Assistant Director maintains the AGNR Dashboards which allow internal and external constituents to view and engage with data regarding the many ways we fulfill our land-grant mission.
- Latoya M. Hicks, Assistant Director of Compliance Program
- Aleena Aspervil, Compliance Specialist
Professional Development & Education
- The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to professional development for faculty, staff, graduate assistants, and hourly employees across the AGNR system. The Professional Development & Education program supports the land grant mission of teaching, research, and extension by providing resources and training that increase employee success and efficacy across the College, as well as the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) and the University of Maryland Extension (UME).
- Amanda Shaffer, Assistant Program Director
Resources and Links
- UHR- Employee Resources: https://uhr.umd.edu/employee-resources
- Benefits and wellness- https://uhr.umd.edu/benefits-and-wellness
- Leave Management: https://uhr.umd.edu/employee-resources/leave-management
- Resources for Supervisors: https://uhr.umd.edu/employee-resources/supervisor-hub
- UMD Telework- https://uhr.umd.edu/telework
- Tuition Remission Application
- Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
- University Staff Ombuds Officer
- Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct
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!
Recognition
If you have a team member who has accomplished something exceptional and deserves recognition, please let us know! We want to celebrate their contributions to the team and the college. Complete the following form to share your shout-out with us.
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