In its third year, the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE)'s pillar leads and faculty fellows are developing and offering a variety of programs and resources to support faculty. While some programs will be single-session workshops, others will be semester- or year-long professional learning.

Spotlight on CAFEGlobal

CAFEGlobal is the global initiatives hub dedicated to UMKC faculty. The website provides useful information about global partnerships, research, international award opportunities, faculty-led study abroad programs, and upcoming CAFEGlobal events.

CAFEGlobal

 

Spotlight on Generative AI in Writing 

“Often Wrong, Never Uncertain”: Large Language Models and AI Literacy

CAFE and the University Writing and Reading Board (UWRB) hosted a panel discussion on the new AI tools and how they can be considered in classrooms and in the workplace. 

View the Panopto recording of the discussion 

“Not only is Dr. Grieco inspiring, but she pushes me to my full potential. I don’t think I would have done any of this research work if it wasn’t for her." - Victoria Dominguez '22

Victorial Dominguez and Viviana Grieco

Take Your Child to Work Day 2024

Join us in celebration of National Take Your Child to Work Day on Thursday, April 25 by bringing your child(ren) to UMKC for the day! Parents and their children will have the opportunity to choose from an array of activities hosted by departments across the Volker campus.

Women’s Council Helps Generations of Women Fulfill Their Dreams at UMKC

More than $98,000 awarded to 69 recipients to support post-graduate work

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

As an employee at UMKC, your personal and professional well-being is a priority.