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<strong>Make</strong> <strong>UMBC</strong> <strong>Yours</strong>!<br />
Ways to Get Involved in Our Campus Community<br />
Shared Governance: Involvement in the campus governance allows one to professionally interact and<br />
maintain open lines of communication with others on campus. In addition, information and recommendations<br />
are provided to the decision-makers of <strong>UMBC</strong> to recognize contributions, facilitate ways to excel, and respect<br />
the value of all.<br />
Faculty Senate Tim Nohe nohe@umbc.edu 5 2151<br />
Professional Staff Senate Carrie Sauter csauter@umbc.edu 5-2037<br />
Non-exempt Staff Senate Terry Aylsworth aylswort@umbc.edu 5-2385<br />
Collective Bargaining: A method of mutually determining wages, hours and terms and conditions of<br />
employment through negotiations between representatives of the employer and the union. The results of the<br />
bargaining are set forth in a collective bargaining agreement. To be an active participant in the process<br />
contact: Non-exempt bargaining unit - is represented by the American Federation of State, County and<br />
Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Leonard Jackson, ljackson@AFSCMEDMD.ORG, 410- 547-1515 Ext. 21<br />
Sworn police officers bargaining unit – is represented by the Fraternal Order of the Police (FOP). MPO<br />
James Janney, jjanney@umbc.edu, 410-455-3136<br />
Alumni Relations<br />
Homecoming: Many events to participate in such as <strong>UMBC</strong> Trivia Mixer for faculty, staff and graduate<br />
students, Bonfire and Pep Rally, Alumni of the Year Awards Ceremony, Midnight Madness, 5K Dawg Chase ,<br />
and <strong>UMBC</strong> Community Picnic Lunch. For full calendar of events, visit www.umbc.edu/homecoming. Also help<br />
kick-off homecoming activities by participating in Spirit Week which includes Spirit Day and the Decorating<br />
Contest. Stanyell Bruce, bruce@umbc.edu, 5-2632<br />
On-campus Alumni Volunteers: If you graduated from <strong>UMBC</strong> and are interested in helping the next<br />
generation of alumni reach their potential, consider being an On-Campus Alumni (OCA) Volunteer. Throughout<br />
the year, OCAs are invited to engage students by serving on career panels, hosting a student during Job<br />
Shadow Day, mentoring students online, distributing gifts for Convocation and Commencement, and more!<br />
Stanyell Bruce, bruce@umbc.edu, 5-2632<br />
Career Services<br />
Invite us to Your Classes: There is a link to “workshop requests” at the top of CSC’s website for a list of the<br />
offered workshops. Diane Crump-Fogle, crump@umbc.edu, 5-3907<br />
Tell Your Students about CSC: Include information about CSC in your syllabi and share important<br />
upcoming events and resources with your students.<br />
Moderate, Facilitate, Present or be a Panelist at CSC Programs and Events: Various career programs<br />
are offered throughout the year, especially during the annual Career Week.<br />
Meet and Network with Employers in Your Industry: Stop by to meet and network with employers<br />
targeting <strong>UMBC</strong> students at the job fairs hosted by CSC throughout the year.
Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture<br />
CADVC (Gallery, 1st floor Fine Arts): Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to participate in<br />
making the Center a welcome place for the campus community by acting as ambassadors at opening<br />
receptions and educational events or by lecturing in the galleries on areas of expertise related to our<br />
exhibitions. Additional opportunities include participating in our K-14 educational outreach programs-both<br />
on site, as gallery teachers/lecturers, and in classrooms at area schools. Opportunities<br />
occasionally arise for those with special skills who are interested in working hands-on with the artwork<br />
and/or the installation process. Sandra Abbott, abbotts@umbc.edu, 5-1440<br />
Joseph Beuys Sculpture Park (oak grove with stones on south campus): Faculty, staff, and<br />
students who care about nature, sustainability practices, and green initiatives on campus are<br />
encouraged to participate in program planning for the Joseph Beuys Sculpture Park. The Park<br />
features 30 oak trees partnered with large stones in a grove on the south side of campus. We<br />
welcome your ideas and assistance in planning projects promoting and using this unique campus<br />
resource. Sandra Abbott, abbotts@umbc.edu, 5-1440<br />
English Language Institute<br />
Help International Students! ELI Conversation Partner Program pairs an international student with a<br />
U.S. partner for weekly conversation and cultural exchange. Need one hour per week for casual<br />
conversation or participate in an on-campus activity together.<br />
Monique Nicastro, conv@umbc.edu, x5-4086 (ELI main)<br />
Graduate School<br />
Graduate School Commencement: Greeters and Ushers are needed for the December and May graduate<br />
commencement ceremonies. Greeters assist our guests by directing them to the arena, assisting special<br />
accommodation guests, and answering any and all questions posed by our guests. Ushers distribute programs<br />
to our guests. Lisa Morgan, limorgan@umbc.edu, 5-8142<br />
Human Resources<br />
Employee of the Quarter Selection Committee: Committee members are responsible for promoting the<br />
Employee of the Quarter (EOQ) Program, soliciting nominations, reviewing nominations, and selecting award<br />
recipients. Meetings are held once per quarter. Members serve either a one year or two year term.<br />
Kim Harris, kimh@umbc.edu, 5-2911<br />
Institutional Advancement<br />
Faculty/Staff Campaign: The most important way you can support <strong>UMBC</strong>'s Faculty Staff Campaign is<br />
through a gift to the University and by speaking to students, colleagues and coworkers about the importance of<br />
giving back. You can also support the campaign by volunteering to serve as a signatory for one of our<br />
solicitation letters. Dayna Carpenter, dayna@umbc.edu, 5-3377<br />
Maryland Charity Campaign: Support others in the community by contributing to the Maryland Charity<br />
Campaign. Become your department’s coordinator or promote the campaign through personal outreach to<br />
faculty, students and staff on campus. Terry Aylsworth, aylswort@umbc.edu, 5-2385
Undergraduate Commencement: Held every December and May, a variety of volunteers are needed such<br />
as setting up banners, greeting and ushering guests, assisting those with special accommodations, lining up<br />
students and faculty for procession, and managing overflow seating.<br />
Sandy Campbell, campbell@umbc.edu, 5-6878<br />
Convocation: Attendance at this ceremony welcoming new students to the campus shows your support for<br />
our incoming students. Sandy Campbell, campbell@umbc.edu, 5-6878<br />
Interdisciplinary Studies<br />
Faculty/Staff Advisors: Faculty and Staff with specialized backgrounds are encouraged to work with<br />
undergraduate students to design an individualized degree program and complete a capstone project suited<br />
towards their educational and career goals. Patricia La Noue, lanoue@umbc.edu, 5-2024<br />
The Shriver Center Michele Wolff, wolff@umbc.edu, 5-2493<br />
Community Service Projects and Service Learning<br />
Intern, co-op, or research positions: Provide referrals to positions or post your own on-campus<br />
research/intern opportunities.<br />
Advise students to utilize The Shriver Center to help them get placed in an applied learning opportunity<br />
(internship, co-op, research, service-learning).<br />
Invite Shriver Center Staff to present in your class regarding various opportunities and resources.<br />
Develop a service-learning course and provide your students with hands-on learning opportunities. Shriver<br />
Center Staff would identify appropriate community partners and navigate the process of building in this<br />
additional component (schedule, transportation, etc.).<br />
Present to a group of K-12 students about your area of expertise/research. An example of <strong>UMBC</strong> faculty<br />
and staff participation is through a summer enrichment experience with two local Baltimore City Schools called<br />
“Learning Through Experience.”<br />
Student Affairs<br />
Quadmania: Held every spring, this festival features local and national talent, food, games and fun! Bring<br />
your family and come enjoy the day! Jen Dress, dress@umbc.edu, 5-2868<br />
Student Organization Advisor: Mentor and support student leaders and student organizations. Familiarity<br />
with campus resources is helpful, but no subject matter expertise is required.<br />
David Hoffman, dhoffman@umbc.edu, 5-1565<br />
<strong>UMBC</strong> Talks Discussions: Engage in conversation with students, faculty and staff about diversity related hot<br />
topics and social issues. Every Wednesday at free hour. Lisa Gray, lisamgray@umbc.edu, 5-8478<br />
Alternative School Break Learning Partner: Spend a day or week participating in community service with<br />
students and supporting their growth and development. (Spring Break or late May)<br />
Dusty Hogenson, dustinh1@umbc.edu, 5-3457
Nominate Students: Help the exceptional students you work with get recognition and opportunities to<br />
develop their leadership skills. David Hoffman, dhoffman@umbc.edu, 5-1565<br />
Off-Campus Student Services Commuter Retreat: Held every August on "Move In Day" for new<br />
commuters to have an intensive bonding experience while new residents are moving in. Facilitators work with<br />
groups of 15-20 commuter students as they complete team building and low ropes activities.<br />
Ben Goldberg, beng@umbc.edu, 5-5672<br />
Good Neighbors Program: Collection drives held twice a year in Fall and Spring. In October, we collect<br />
toiletries and blankets for local families that are distributed through Southwest Emergency Services. In April<br />
and early May, we collect school supplies for Riverview Elementary School.<br />
Ben Goldberg, beng@umbc.edu, 5-5672<br />
Student Judicial Programs<br />
Student Judicial Programs: The Code of Student Conduct requires that Hearing Boards, which consider<br />
cases where students are contesting the allegations filed against them, and Appellate Boards, which consider<br />
appeals of conduct cases on specific grounds, must have a faculty/staff representative. Faculty and staff are<br />
encouraged to contact the office if they would like to be considered for service on a hearing or appeal<br />
alongside student justices who are highly trained paraprofessionals. Hearings and appellate boards are<br />
convened weekly during the fall and spring semesters, most often on Fridays.<br />
Jeff Cullen, jcullen@umbc.edu, 5-2453.<br />
Undergraduate Admissions<br />
Visit Days: Open House programs for prospective freshmen (high school juniors and seniors) and<br />
transfers. They include class visits, workshops and tours as well as an opportunity for conversation with<br />
faculty and staff. Dale Bittinger, bittinge@umbc.edu, 5-2278<br />
Just for Juniors: High school juniors (and sophomores) and their families are on campus for a firstimpression<br />
program consisting of a welcoming assembly, tours, and the opportunity to meet representatives of<br />
each academic and service department.<br />
New Student Day: Offers a full day of activities that provide an opportunity to celebrate and welcome all<br />
admitted students. Activities include special interest tours, a campus activity fair, and service department open<br />
houses.<br />
Welcoming Receptions: Admitted students and academically talented high school juniors from selected<br />
geographic areas are invited to off-campus Welcoming Receptions co-hosted by the Alumni Association.<br />
Orientation Course Selection Day: Welcome new students to the campus through a day-long event designed<br />
to provide the students with the opportunity to meet current and new <strong>UMBC</strong> students, faculty and staff.<br />
Undergraduate Education<br />
Instructors for Introduction to an Honors University (IHU): Students have the opportunity to improve their<br />
writing, test taking, and time management skills by working with staff and faculty who are committed to student<br />
success. Jill Randles, jrandles@umbc.edu, 5-3715<br />
Instructors for Learning Resources Center classes (LRC): LRC courses help students make the transition to<br />
college whether they are a freshman or transfer student. It will expose students to a variety of self-management
and study techniques that can be applied to current and future courses. Instructors are selected based on their<br />
teaching experience and familiarity with the resources and policies of <strong>UMBC</strong>. Jill Randles, jrandles@umbc.edu,<br />
5-3715<br />
Student Discussions for New Student Book Experience in August: Faculty and Staff lead discussions<br />
with freshmen and transfers during Welcome Week. Jill Randles, jrandles@umbc.edu, 5-3715<br />
Nominations for New Student Book Experience are accepted August 1 st through October 31 st .<br />
Janet McGlynn, mcglynn@umbc.edu, 5-5754<br />
Undergraduate Research & Creative Achievement Day (URCAD): Held in April, this day showcases<br />
student research and creative projects through a variety of formats such as poster presentations, oral<br />
presentations, and film discussions. Faculty and Staff are needed to serve as greeters, audience members,<br />
traffic control and more. Janet McGlynn, mcglynn@umbc.edu, 5-5754<br />
Women’s Center<br />
<strong>UMBC</strong> Women’s Center: Faculty and staff are encouraged to engage in the Women's Center community by<br />
attending our programs and events or applying to become a member of the Women's Center Advisory Board.<br />
The Women's Center also seeks faculty and staff who are interested in helping facilitate workshops and<br />
discussions. Jess Myers, jess.myers@umbc.edu 5-1605<br />
*To update your area’s contact information on this document, email Human Resources, Sara Shannon shannon5@umbc.edu
Revised 07/06/2012
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