Feb. 7 session with Retriever Courage consultant team Dear Members of the UMBC Community,

As we announced earlier this month, a procurement committee of faculty, staff, and students has selected consultants Jody Shipper, J.D., and Cherie Scricca, Ed.D. of Grand River Solutions, Inc. to help UMBC address how our community can better prevent and respond to sexual violence/misconduct. This marks an important next step in our Retriever Courage initiative, in addition to early action steps completed by Retriever Courage partners.

On February 7, Shipper and Scricca will be on the UMBC campus for the first time, to hold initial meetings with the Implementation Team and Title IX staff. In order to give the UMBC community the opportunity to share input, Shipper and Scricca will hold an information gathering session on February 7, from 4 to 5 p.m., in the Proscenium Theatre, Performing Arts and Humanities Building.

Shipper and Scricca will return to UMBC on February 21, 22, and 28, and March 1, for meetings with Retriever Courage partners, as well as with campus groups that they and Retriever Courage partners have identified. Shipper and Scricca will hold another information gathering session for the UMBC community during this time, and we will update the campus when details are confirmed.

The information gathering sessions will start with a brief introduction to the consultants and their proposed work on campus. Then, participants will be invited to share ideas and concerns with the consultants in order to inform their work at UMBC.

Shipper and Scricca will discuss how they plan to work with Retriever Courage partners and the UMBC community throughout the spring semester to review current university processes, policies, procedures, and practices regarding sexual misconduct. They will help determine what is working well and where we can learn from other institutions’ best practices and from evidence-based research. This effort will have a broad scope, beyond the specifics of Title IX alone, also including models for prevention and training for students, faculty, and staff, and best practices for providing support to those impacted by sexual violence.

For those who prefer not to share publicly or are unable to attend either information gathering session, you may use this anonymous Google form and your feedback will be shared with Shipper and Scricca.

Thank you for your commitment to Retriever Courage and for the input and suggestions you are sharing to inform this work. While some important actions are already underway, this work is just the beginning. It is challenging, and it calls for each one of us to be involved, to listen, and to learn from one another, so that UMBC will become a stronger community and Retriever Courage can have a lasting impact on the campus and beyond. There are many different ways to be involved, such as joining an advisory committee, participating in educational workshops and training, becoming an advocate for survivors, and committing to being an observant, vocal community member.

We encourage those who have observed or experienced sexual violence/misconduct to seek support as needed at any time. There are many resources available on campus and in the community that offer confidential medical support, confidential psychological/emotional support, and interim protective measures (e.g., no-contact orders, housing adjustments, academic concerns). For emergency situations, contact campus police via 410-455-5555 or local police via 911.

The Implementation Team will continue to share updates on the consultants’ future campus visits and process, additional Retriever Courage progress, and ways to stay engaged.

We wish you a successful start to the spring semester.

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We are writing to update you about Governor Hogan’s operating budget request for the upcoming fiscal year. The Governor’s proposed FY 2020 budget demonstrates continued commitment to public higher education and strong confidence in UMBC as an innovative research university preparing large numbers of graduates for Maryland’s workforce.

The Governor’s budget for the University System of Maryland (USM) overall would fund a 4.2 percent increase in the System’s operating budget to help USM institutions meet rising costs. The proposed operating budget of $1.4 billion includes an additional $20 million designated for investments to increase degree production at UMBC and other campuses in fields of high workforce demand. This workforce initiative designates $4 million for UMBC programs offered on our main campus and at the Universities at Shady Grove.

The Governor has also proposed funds for a 3 percent COLA salary increase for faculty and staff effective July 1, 2019, to be added to the USM budget once approved by the General Assembly. 

We are very grateful that the Governor has proposed a substantial base operating budget increase for UMBC to address the particular challenges our campus faces, including our enrollment growth, the high proportion of our students majoring in high-cost programs, and the lowest level of funding per student among Maryland research universities. The Governor’s budget includes $5 million for investments in instructional capacity in high-demand programs, student success initiatives, expanded research capacity, improved student support services, and administrative and infrastructure improvements. The Governor’s budget also includes $2 million authorized by Senate Bill 1052, which mandates that residential campuses with the lowest funding guideline attainment levels receive additional base funding between FY 2018 and FY 2021.

We also are pleased that the Governor’s capital budget includes $4 million to begin the Utilities Upgrade Project, a three-year project totaling $16 million.

The General Assembly will now consider and vote on the Governor’s operating and capital budget proposals. As in past years, the Board of Regents will not make final tuition rate decisions for the next academic year until legislators pass the budget.

It is vital that members and friends of the UMBC community encourage our legislators to support the Governor’s Workforce Initiative and proposed additional funding for UMBC. The confidence elected leaders have in our campus has everything to do with the excellence and achievements of UMBC faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Ours is a special community. Thank you for all you do to make it so.

President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous ]]> Dear Members of the UMBC Community, We are writing to update you about Governor Hogan’s operating budget request for the upcoming fiscal year. The Governor’s proposed FY 2020 budget demonstrates... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/81698/guest@my.umbc.edu/46dfc3c7d40104c29fb4d6cf7b2a89d2/api/pixel UMBC Community News https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/insights https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/original.png?1593096708 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxlarge.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xlarge.png?1593096708 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/large.png?1593096708 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/medium.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/small.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxsmall.png?1593096708 UMBC Community News 4 0 true Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:20:09 -0500 Spring Semester Welcome Dear Members of the UMBC Community,

We are delighted to welcome you for the start of the spring semester. The beginning of a new semester provides each of us an opportunity to reflect on our shared goals and values. As we focus on our aspirations, we must also remain mindful of the events taking place in our region and across the nation and world.

Many in our UMBC, local, and regional communities, along with people across the country, are still feeling the effects of the partial federal government shutdown that ended this past weekend with enactment of legislation to fund the federal government through February 15. As we begin the new semester, there are UMBC students, alumni, and families under financial stress. As we continue to hope for a prompt resolution that will avert another shutdown and fund the federal government through the end of the fiscal year, we ask everyone in our community to consider those affected by the shutdown and what they might do to help. We know Retrievers are generous people who give their time and other resources to help those in need. Please consider donating to Retriever Essentials, which aims to combat food insecurity in our UMBC community.

UMBC is a community committed to our shared vision of advancing knowledge, prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. In these times of both challenge and opportunity, we invite all members of our diverse UMBC family to connect with each other in the spirit of mutual respect, dignity, and understanding. Let us remember that each of us has a story, and that our unique perspectives enrich UMBC and help us reach our shared goals.

During this new semester and beyond, we encourage all members of the UMBC community to explore every angle our inclusive campus has to offer by seeking out new experiences and talking with and learning more about people from different backgrounds. Our Mosaic Center, which celebrates its 15th Anniversary next month, offers many opportunities to expand your horizons. Please review the Mosaic calendar of events and extend your understanding of our diverse campus community. We also encourage you to visit our diversity and inclusion website and to suggest additional resources to promote through inclusion@umbc.edu.

Thank you for all you do to strengthen our community, and best wishes for the new semester.

President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous ]]> Dear Members of the UMBC Community, We are delighted to welcome you for the start of the spring semester. The beginning of a new semester provides each of us an opportunity to reflect on our... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/81689/guest@my.umbc.edu/1fd9b0a918dca61e6a598c72b4e946b2/api/pixel diversityandinclusion UMBC Community News https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/insights https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/original.png?1593096708 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxlarge.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xlarge.png?1593096708 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/large.png?1593096708 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/medium.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/small.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxsmall.png?1593096708 UMBC Community News 0 0 true Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:55:53 -0500 Phyllis Robinson Named Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Chair Department of Biological Sciences Dear Members of the CNMS Community,

Please join me in congratulating Dr. Phyllis Robinson, professor of biological sciences, for being named the Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Chair in the Department of Biological Sciences. This three-year appointment honors Dr. Robinson for her exceptional contributions to her research field, commitment to addressing gender equity issues at UMBC, and dedication to mentoring students and faculty at all levels.

Dr. Robinson is an international leader in the field of vision science, and her work on signal transduction in photoreceptors incorporates techniques from biochemistry, molecular biology, and physiology. She has published dozens of peer-reviewed papers, presented her work all over the world, and garnered millions of dollars of support for her research program from sources such as the NIH.

Dr. Robinson is also a tireless advocate for women and other minorities in STEM. She co-founded the university’s Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) group and served as a co-PI on the UMBC NSF ADVANCE Grant, which is nationally recognized as an exemplary model for institutional transformation programs. Robinson was honored by the UMBC President’s Commission on Women in 2012 and recently received the 2018 Marilyn E. Demorest Faculty Advancement Award for her advocacy work at UMBC.

Dr. Robinson continues to be a dedicated mentor to undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds. She succeeded Dr. Lasse Lindahl as the program director of UMBC’s NIH-funded Maximizing Access to Research Careers Program, a preeminent undergraduate scholars’ program with over 100 UMBC alumni who have earned Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees. A former graduate program director, Dr. Robinson was recognized for excellence in mentoring by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents in 2002 and by the Leadership Alliance in 2006.

Prior to joining the faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences in 1992, Dr. Robinson did postdoctoral work at Brandeis University and earned a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.A. in biology from Wellesley College.

Over the past 26 years, the UMBC community has benefitted from Dr. Robinson’s many gifts that include her passion for research, her talent for mentoring, and her compassion for others. She is eminently qualified for the honor of being a Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Chair.

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UMBC takes great pride in our partnerships and research collaborations with federal agencies, and in the talented and dedicated faculty, staff, and students involved in this work. We are thinking of all affected by the partial government shutdown with hope that a resolution will be achieved soon and this important work can continue.

With warm regards,

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We are pleased to announce that Jody Shipper, J.D., and Cherie Scricca, Ed.D. of Grand River Solutions, Inc. have been chosen to help UMBC address how it can better prevent and respond to sexual violence/misconduct. These consultants were selected after a formal competitive procurement process during the fall semester, which involved input from students, faculty, and staff. 

Shipper and Scricca are recognized for their expertise in both law and education. Shipper is a national expert on Title IX, and Scricca is known for her innovative approach to program development and management.

This team has broad and deep experience working with colleges and universities to address Title IX compliance in a framework that provides effective trauma-informed support and care, as well as experience developing programs that help prevent sexual misconduct. Their approach encourages lasting change by engaging all stakeholder groups, understanding the campus culture, and developing effective solutions to reduce our society’s tolerance of sexual violence and sexual assault. 

Shipper and Scricca will work with Retriever Courage partners and the UMBC community to review current university processes, policies, procedures, and practices regarding sexual misconduct to help determine what is working well and where we can learn from other institutions’ best practices and from evidence-based research. This effort will have a broad scope, beyond the specifics of Title IX alone, also including models for training students, faculty, and staff, and best practices for providing support to those impacted by sexual violence. 

The Retriever Courage Implementation Team, composed of UMBC administrators, faculty, staff, and student leaders, will facilitate the engagement of the university community with Grand River Solutions staff and share periodic progress reports with the campus.

We want to thank the members of the Procurement Evaluation Committee for their insight and contributions during the selection process: Bruce Herman, director of health and counseling; Bobbie L. Hoye, Title IX coordinator; Susan McDonough, associate professor of history and affiliate faculty of gender, women’s, and sexuality studies; Jess Myers, director of the Women’s Center and advisor of We Believe You; Christopher Murphy, professor of psychology; and Valerie Rolandelli, procurement lead. 

We also thank the Faculty/Staff/Student Procurement Advisory Group for their invaluable input: Nadia Benaissa, gender, women’s, and sexuality studies major and president of We Believe You; Michelle Bobovych, specialist, Division of Information Technology; Meryl Cozart, lecturer, sociology, anthropology, and health administration and policy; Jodi Kelber-Kaye, associate director, Honors College; Christa Lewis, doctoral student, human services psychology, clinical psychology and behavioral medicine track; Marcela Mellinger, associate professor, social work; Margarita Correa-Mendez, Ph.D. candidate, molecular and cell biology; Jim Milani, assistant dean of administration and operations, College of Engineering and Information Technology; John Platter, gender, women’s, and sexuality studies major and executive director of the LGBTQ Student Union; and Laura Ting, associate professor, social work. 

We encourage those who have observed or experienced sexual violence/misconduct to seek support as needed at any time. There are many resources available on campus and in the community that offer confidential medical support, confidential psychological/emotional support, and interim protective measures (e.g., no-contact orders, housing adjustments, academic concerns). For emergency situations, contact campus police via 410-455-5555 or local police via 911.

Thank you for your commitment to this work. The Implementation Team will continue to share updates on the consultants’ campus visits and process, additional Retriever Courage progress, and ways to stay engaged. 

Retriever Courage Implementation Team ]]> Dear Members of the UMBC Community, We are pleased to announce that Jody Shipper, J.D., and Cherie Scricca, Ed.D. of Grand River Solutions, Inc. have been chosen to help UMBC address how it can... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/81424/guest@my.umbc.edu/e684a254384ada6433a484fcc20f24da/api/pixel UMBC Community News https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/insights https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/original.png?1593096708 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxlarge.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xlarge.png?1593096708 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/large.png?1593096708 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/medium.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/small.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxsmall.png?1593096708 UMBC Community News 2 0 true Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:26:32 -0500 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:27:50 -0500 Counseling Center + UHS schedule changes for Jan. 14, 16, 24 Due to a scheduled departmental retreat, the UMBC Counseling Center and University Health Services will close on the following days: 
  • Monday, January 14: UHS closed 
  • Wednesday, January 16: Counseling Center closed 
  • Thursday, January, 24: UHS and Counseling Center closing at 12 p.m.

In case of an emergency, please contact University police at 410-455-5555. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bruce Herman, Director, at 410-455-2542.
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The Campus Card Center has partnered with several departments across campus for distribution of the new card. In the coming weeks, we will be sharing additional details on how to obtain your new card.

In the interim, if you have any questions or concerns, please submit them through our online ticket system. You may also visit us at campuscard.umbc.edu. As a reminder, the Campus Card Center hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. ]]> The Campus Card Center is pleased to announce a new campus card is currently in production and will be released early spring 2019. The new card will feature a black and gold theme with... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/81100/guest@my.umbc.edu/743a03272b5dac8efa5be87f8e2d41d4/api/pixel UMBC Community News https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/insights https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/original.png?1593096708 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxlarge.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xlarge.png?1593096708 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/large.png?1593096708 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/medium.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/small.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxsmall.png?1593096708 UMBC Community News 22 0 true Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:30:23 -0500 There's still time to give: 2018 Maryland Charity Campaign Support the Maryland Charity Campaign. Donate today! As we prepare for the winter break, we can think of no better embodiment of the spirit of the season than UMBC's remarkable participation in the Maryland Charity Campaign. Our campus is one of the most generous in the state, and our generosity speaks volumes about who we are and our values.

We want to thank everyone who has contributed to the campaign so far and are delighted to announce we are nearing our goal of 900 participants. To date, 830 donors have contributed a total of more than $218,000. Incredible! Just two more donations from each unit or department and we can surpass our goal of 50% participation.

If you have not yet had the chance to do so, we encourage you to make a gift. Your contributions, no matter the size, make a real difference to those in need.

GIVE NOW »

The winners of this year's previous and current incentives and giveaways will be announced at the upcoming Holiday Open House on December 19, 3-5 p.m. in the UC Ballroom.
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Dear Roland,

Last fiscal year, a record 283 faculty and staff members gave $170,032 through the annual UMBC Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign. Since we launched Grit and Greatness – The Campaign for UMBC in 2016, faculty and staff have been instrumental to the success of the campaign.

We are hoping we can count on your support again for this fiscal year’s giving campaign. A few weeks ago, I shared that the State of Maryland made payroll deduction for employee giving an all-online digital process.

You can now make your contribution via payroll deduction at www.usmd.edu/give.

Through this new digital process, you are able to do the following:
We hope you find the online payroll deduction process simple, easy, and more responsive to your needs.

If you prefer to make a one-time or recurring gift today, you can do so by clicking here.

No matter how you choose to give, your gift will count in Grit and Greatness – The Campaign for UMBC.

Thank you for your generosity and all you do for UMBC.

Sincerely,

Greg Simmons
Vice President for Institutional Advancement

P.S. If you have already made a gift this fiscal year, thank you for your support!
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