Patricia J. Martin
Program Management Specialist, Student Support Services
2008-2009 University System of Maryland Board of Regents’ Award for Exceptional Contribution to the Institution

Patricia J. Martin has worked in UMBC’s Student Support Services (SSS) office for 23 years, and her experience, talent and work ethic have had a major impact on UMBC students and the campus as a whole.

As a program mangement specialist for both SSS and the University System of Maryland Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Martin performs duties beyond her role. She performs tasks that, in a department with more resources, would be handled by a business manager, accountant and an executive administrative assistant. Once, even when recovering from surgery, Martin volunteered to work online and by phone to make sure the office ran smoothly in her absence.

Despite her heavy workload and increasing levels of responsibility, Martin goes out of her way to assist students. She often works to help students and their parents with issues both inside and outside of SSS. For example, when one student was experiencing personal hardship, Martin counseled him and provided helpful resources. That student went on to earn a Fulbright Scholarship.

A resource across campus, Martin has been involved with the McNair Scholars Program, the Classic Upward Bound Program, the Upward Bound Mathematics and Science Program and the Learning Resources Center.

Martin has received some college credits from UMBC.