HRSTM Week 2026: UMBC’s AWA Program: Our Commitment, Current Overview, and What’s New (Employee Session)

UMBC is proud to continue its support of alternative work arrangements (AWA) to support flexibility while maintaining collaboration, service, and academic excellence. This session gives employees a practical overview of UMBC's AWA program. In this session, we will clarify the differences between various types of arrangements, explain when requests may be appropriate, walk through the PeopleSoft request process at a high level, and highlight the technology, communication, and connection best practices that help support success. Participants will have a space at the end of the session for Q&A. 

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe an overview of UMBC's Alternative Work Arrangements program

• Differentiate between AWA program types and eligibility criteria

• Identify when AWA requests are appropriate

• Understand the process to complete a PeopleSoft AWA request

• Identify best practices regarding technology, communication, and connection that ensure success