Dear UMBC Community,
Last week, a Federal District Court in Texas issued a ruling on litigation challenging the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The Court ruled that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security violated the Administrative Procedure Act in establishing and continuing DACA and held that the Biden Administration must freeze the acceptance of new DACA requests. While the Administration does still have the ability to process renewal requests, we are understandably concerned about this ruling and its impact on our students.
To advocate for the safety and financial security of our students, I am joining University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay Perman and more than 200 presidents and chancellors from across the nation in signing a letter to U.S. Senate leadership urging them to pass the bipartisan Dream Act of 2021. This legislation would provide “dreamers, their families, and the employers who depend on them much-needed certainty following years of legal limbo.” This legislation is aligned with our UMBC community value of inclusion, and we will continue to do whatever we can to support our determined students who study under DACA. We are hopeful that we will be able to welcome more of these impressive students into our community with the support of this new Dream Act.
Students who are affected by this news, or who are looking for community and support, can contact Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion and Belonging (i3b) and their Retriever Immigrants United discussion group. Students who need support and assistance with their DACA application and related processes can contact the Center for Global Engagement. The Counseling Center is also available to serve students in need of emotional support. Please call (410) 455-2472 on weekdays or the after-hour support line at (410) 455-3230.
President Freeman Hrabowski
Today we focus on building and maintaining groups and teams. “Teamwork makes the dream work!” is a saying you’re probably familiar with. Leadership exists through powerful relationships; no one can be a leader alone. Often the greatest leaders have reliable teammates who can see their true selves and can challenge the leader’s thinking for the betterment of the cause or group efforts. A key characteristic in building teams lies within shared purpose and committing to shared goals.
It is also important to note that one should strive to make connections and build relationships in an authentic manner. Connections and relationships should be forged with good intentions, not through manipulation or deceit. One of the best ways to nurture partnerships and teams is to listen and be present. Being a great leader requires creating a shared vision and developing rapport with your teammates, in order to ensure the group’s success. Take a moment to reflect on the list and quote below.
Five Commitments for an Effective Team:
1. Opening up and building trust within the team
2. Engaging in respectful discourse and conflict
3. Committing to the team’s purpose
4. Holding oneself and others accountable for their performance
5. Focusing on collective results
“All change, even very large and powerful change, begins when a few people start talking with one another.” Margaret Wheatley
Day 6 Challenge Questions:
What groups/teams are you a part of and how does each of these groups/teams impact your life?
BONUS Question:
Do you fall into a specific role or take on similar responsibilities within these groups?
To provide your answers using mobile, follow and share your comments on the Challenge Day 5 posted on the Campus Life Instagram (@umbccampuslife). Visit the Online Leadership Challenge page to access all the Challenge Day posts and for more information.
For Challenge Guidelines, click "Download Image" below.
Dear Retrievers,
We are so excited to begin welcoming you back to campus next month. In fact, we cannot wait to begin introducing and reintroducing some of our favorite campus traditions such as Playfair, Convocation, Involvement Fest, and many others! In an effort to ensure your full participation in those traditions, it is important that you meet all UMBC health and safety guidelines including receiving and documenting your COVID-19 vaccine.
All students who will be commuting to campus for the Fall 2021 semester must report their complete vaccine or receive an exemption by Friday, August 20th. Failure to meet this deadline will result in progressive discipline up to and including campus restriction and cancellation of classes.
In order to be fully vaccinated, you must be two weeks past your second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or your first shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. This means that you need to plan ahead as you will need to receive your first dose this week if you are receiving a two dose series.
Residential students received separate instructions regarding the requirements they must complete in order to move in. We understand that not all of our international students will have access to a vaccine, more information is available for international students here.
Thank you for all you are doing to maintain the health and safety of our community and we look forward to seeing you next month!
Nancy Young
Vice President, Student Affairs
Do you have an interest in Entrepreneurship?
Are you ready to intern within a Start-up this Fall?
If yes, apply to the Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship Innovation and Social Change.
The Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship
Innovation and Social Change prepares UMBC students for the rigors and
rewards of entrepreneurship and social innovation. This program places
highly-motivated students from diverse backgrounds in mentored
internships to better prepare them to launch for-profit ventures.
Internships last one semester (15 weeks) and students will work, on
average, 8 to 10 hours per week. Students receive a stipend of $1,500
toward their compensation. In addition to the internship, students
engage in projects and activities that further expose them to the
entrepreneurial mindset.
Why Participate?
- Earn a competitive stipend of $1,500
- Gain valuable experience in your career field by interning 120 hours over the course of the semester (8-10 hours per week)
- Be exposed to the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to successfully launch and manage a growing business
- Develop a network of contacts in the entrepreneurial community for future references and opportunities
- Apply classroom knowledge in a realistic work environment and apply lessons learned in the workplace to academic coursework
TO APPLY:
Interested students are asked to submit a Resume and a Cover Letter answering the following questions:
Discuss your interest in both entrepreneurship and this intern program.
What has been your entrepreneurial involvement thus far such as
coursework, seminars, etc. (if applicable)? What type of start-up would
you like to intern for and why?
Credentials can be submitted via UMBCworks position 9328811 (ideal application method) or e-mailed to:
Christine Routzahn
Director
UMBC Career Center, UMBC
routzahn@umbc.edu
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Thursday, August 12th at 5pm
Carderock's core competencies include:
The Carderock Division's unique laboratories, modeling and simulation facilities, at-sea-assets and large-scale, land-based engineering and test sites at nine locations across the country contribute to the full-spectrum nature of our mission.
We provide research, development, test and evaluation, analysis, acquisition support, in-service engineering, logistics and integration of surface and undersea vehicles and associated systems; Develop and apply science and technology associated with naval architecture and marine engineering, and provide support to the maritime industry; and execute other responsibilities as assigned by the Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center.
We’re pleased to announce that UMBC faculty can now import publications from ORCID into Digital Measures (DM)!
ORCID is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting research and researchers. ORCID provides persistent digital identifiers that researchers own and control for sharing information with other systems, ensuring proper attribution and recognition for scholarly output, and saving time and hassle. Over 1,000 organizations, many of them universities and research institutions, participate as consortial members in ORCID.
This new integration with Digital Measures (DM) was made possible as part of UMBC’s ORCID membership which took effect on March 1, 2021. UMBC faculty members updating the Intellectual Contributions section of their DM profiles can now select ORCID from the list of third party services offering imported citations. We know faculty maintain records in many online systems and we’re pleased to be able to provide this as an option for saving time.
Instructions are available on the Library’s website: https://lib.guides.umbc.edu/c.php?g=1047837&p=7604167#s-lg-box-26854360
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Michelle Flinchbaugh, Digital Scholarship Services Librarian, at flinchba@umbc.edu
Please note that UMBC does not require the creation of an ORCID account nor connection with DM for those who already have ORCID accounts and prefer to keep them separate. For those interested in learning more about ORCID before getting started, the library website and ORCID’s own website contain a wealth of information on features, privacy, security, and researcher control over data.
]]>Please see the latest updates on UMBC’s Retriever Ready website. Questions? Email covid19@umbc.edu.
For Challenge Day 4, we are going to focus on values. You may be wondering why values are important, or how do they connect back to leadership? The values that we each hold are important because they help us grow, develop, and create the future we want to experience. The decisions that are made on an individual and group level, are actually a reflection of our values and beliefs, and they are typically always directed towards a specific purpose or need. Think of values as a compass, that weighs in on inner judgments or beliefs, which then helps determine decisions and behaviors while navigating the life or reality an individual or group wishes to live.
Let’s take a moment to reflect on your own personal values. Individual values reflect how you show up in your life, your specific needs, the principles you live by and what you consider important for your self-interest. Below is a sample list of values, take a minute or so to go over each one.
After reviewing the terms above, post your top 5 values along with your response to the following questions.
Day 4 Challenge Questions:
What are your UMBC goals?
And how are these goals related to your values determined on your top 5?
BONUS Question:
Looking at the groups to which you belong (or are looking to join), how do the groups’ purpose/vision align with your values and interests?
To provide your answers using mobile, follow and share your comments on the Challenge Day 4 posted on the Campus Life Instagram (@umbccampuslife). Visit the Online Leadership Challenge page to access all the Challenge Day posts and for more information.
For Challenge Guidelines, click "Download Image" below.