2005–06 UMBC
Student Handbook
Table of Contents
Greetings from the
President 2
Greetings
from the Vice President for Student Affairs 3
The
Academic System
Academic
Services............................................................................ 5
AOK Library & Gallery......................................................................... 7
Learning Resources Center.............................................................. 8
Student Support Services................................................................ 8
International Education Services 9
Student Services
Office of the Vice President for Student
Affairs 9
Career Development Center 11
University Counseling Services 12
University Health Services............................................................. 13
Off Campus Student Services 14
Residential Life................................................................................... 15
Student Judicial Programs............................................................. 16
Transportation Services – UMBCTransit 16
The Commons..................................................................................... 17
UMBC Bookstore & OTC Store 19
The Women’s Center....................................................................... 20
Office of Information Technology 20
The Campus Card (ID)...................................................................... 22
Dining and Food Services.............................................................. 23
UMBC Police....................................................................................... 24
Co-Curricular
Involvement
Office of Student Life...................................................................... 25
Student Government Association 26
Graduate Student Association 26
Shriver Center.................................................................................... 28
Recreation.......................................................................................... 30
Varsity Athletics................................................................................ 31
University Policies................................................................................ 163
Greetings from the President
I am delighted to
welcome you to the UMBC community. Ours is a special community — committed to
nurturing people, ideas, and the values that support excellence and service. We
also are an exciting university, where faculty, students, and staff are always
working hard to excel.
This commitment to
excellence has earned UMBC membership in the nation’s oldest and most
prestigious scholarly honor society, Phi Beta Kappa. Of Phi Beta Kappa’s 255
member institutions — which represent less than 10% of all colleges and universities
in the
We have created a
campus environment in which students not only succeed, but thrive on success -
an environment that will engage and challenge you to discover and achieve your
potential, whether in the classroom or lab, in the studio or on stage, in the
library or residence hall, out in the community, in internships or co-ops, in
intellectual or athletic competition, in the United States or abroad.
The faculty,
undergraduate and graduate students, and staff you meet at UMBC will be an
important part of your experiences here, and I encourage you to reach out
actively to others — not simply to learn from them, but also to be helpful.
You will be interested
to know that a third of UMBC’s graduating seniors each year go immediately to
some of the nation’s finest graduate and professional schools, while most of
our other graduates move easily into professional positions in industry and
government. UMBC graduates include thousands of doctors, scientists, lawyers,
teachers, social workers, artists, and other professionals.
Again, welcome to UMBC.
We wish you the very best and hope that your experience is deeply rewarding.
Sincerely,
Freeman A. Hrabowski,
III
President
Greetings from the Vice President for Student
Affairs
Welcome to UMBC! You have made a wise choice in
selecting UMBC for your college education. Extraordinary growth and learning
lie ahead. Before you know it you will discover new interests, expand your
network of friends and colleagues and realize new goals. Soon, campus
activities and hands-on research and internship experiences will be augmenting
your classroom experiences. And you will meet students and instructors who will
change your life.
At UMBC you have found a place where scholars
like yourself will join with you in the exploration of complex thoughts and
questions. At UMBC you have found a place where leaders like yourself
will energize you with the prospects of complete engagement in worthwhile
programs and causes. Here you have found a place that will allow you to prepare
yourself for the world after college.
Whatever you want to do at UMBC, there are people
here who will help you make it happen. The Division of Student Affairs proudly
stands as a testament to the development of the social, recreational,
spiritual, emotional and career aspects of your life. Through departments of
Student Affairs, you will find opportunities to focus on qualities of teamwork,
loyalty, creativity, dedication, leadership and service that will enrich your
life and your learning. Don’t hesitate to call on the staff of the Division of
Student Affairs to help you realize your goals. You can also send us an email
at studentaffairs@umbc.edu to get assistance.
When you leave here, have no regrets. Reap the full
reward of your education. Your accomplishments will open doors of opportunity
not yet imagined, and they will remain with you throughout your lifetime. Use
this student handbook to help you begin to make the most of your UMBC
development. You have my best wishes for a successful year and a rewarding
college career.
Sincerely,
Charles J. Fey, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
ACADEMICS
THE
ACADEMIC SYSTEM AND HOW IT WORKS
UMBC’s academic system is governed by policies and procedures
with which students should become familiar. Regulations govern academic status,
dropping and adding courses and handling of academic records. Specific
graduation requirements pertain to each major course of study. (More
information is available in the Schedule of Classes, the policies section of
this handbook and its links at www.umbc.edu/saf.)
Integrity lies at the heart of the academic endeavor. To that
end, the UMBC Faculty Senate adopted the following statement:
By enrolling in this course,
each student assumes the responsibilities of an active participant in UMBC’s
scholarly community in which everyone’s academic work and behavior are held to
the highest standards of honesty. Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and
helping others to commit these acts are all forms of academic dishonesty, and
they are wrong. Academic misconduct could result in disciplinary action that
may include, but is not limited to, suspension or dismissal. To read the full
Student Academic Conduct Policy, consult the UMBC Student Handbook, the Faculty
Handbook, or the UMBC Policies section of the UMBC Directory.
The university assumes that all students read and understand
the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs, the Schedule of Classes and this
Student Handbook. Students are responsible for seeking help with graduation
requirements they do not understand. The process begins at the Office of
Academic Services.
This section introduces the basic information and services
that students need to know about the UMBC academic system. More information is
in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs.
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC SERVICES
102 Academic Services/Academic Services Building
410-455-3158
Academic Advising
Academic advising plays an important part in the
academic experience at UMBC. The advising process provides an opportunity for
students to meet one-on-one with faculty or staff members to discuss their
interests and goals, academic plans and progress toward degree completion.
Academic advising is ongoing and can occur both formally and informally over
the course of a student’s academic career.
Each semester prior to registration, advisors meet with their advisees
to provide guidance in selecting courses for the following semester. Academic
advisement at UMBC is a collaborative relationship between students and their
advisors. Ultimate responsibility for meeting University requirements lies with
students.
Staff
advisors in the Office of Academic Services (OAS) provide academic advising for
many first year students, including students who are undecided as to a major
and students interested in health professions. Faculty members advise other
students in their major. Specific advisor assignments are made by individual
academic departments. Graduate students are advised through their academic
department.
The
The Office of Academic Services provides advising to all students
who are undecided in their major. In
addition to general advising, students are invited to participate in FUEL (For
Undecided and Exploratory Learners), a comprehensive major exploration program
to help students navigate through information in order to make informed
decisions about their educational planning.
In addition, the
The Office of Academic Services also assists
students experiencing academic difficulty by helping to identify its source and
by selecting appropriate interventions. Some students are referred for specific
assistance such as tutoring, while others may reconsider their choice of
courses or major. Still others find that talking it through and adjusting study
and work hours ease the difficulty.
Students wishing to enroll for more than 19
credits and those who wish to enroll in courses off campus during their final
30 semester hours can request permission through the Office of Academic
Services. The department also processes requests for credit by UMBC
examination.
Registration
A student’s first registration occurs during an
orientation/course selection session. From that point on, the registration
process occurs during the latter part of each semester. Assigned times to
register are noted on a student’s myUMBC
account. Prior to registration, students
must make separate appointments with their advisors to get course clearances.
Undergraduate
students should contact the Office of Academic Services when questions about
the registration process arise. The Office of Academic Services can also help
adjust schedules or answer questions about academic standing. Graduate students should start with the
graduate program director in their department.
Add/Drop Classes
There
are times during each semester when students might add or drop classes. Those times will be listed on the UMBC
website and in myUMBC. Notices will include the schedule adjustment
period: the first two weeks of classes during fall and spring semesters. All
first year undergraduate students contemplating adding or dropping classes are
required to meet with advisors.
When dropping a course, the mark of “W” will
appear on the semester’s grade report. A “W” will be recorded on permanent
records for all courses dropped after the fourth week of the semester. Only
courses completed with grades of A, B, C, D and F – not P, W or I – will be
used in computing semester and cumulative GPAs.
THE LIBRARY
410-455-2232
www.umbc.edu/library
Located on the quiet shores of UMBC’s pond, the Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery is a great place to
study, conduct research, or just explore. Those who have never been in the
library before probably don’t know that:
·
the library has more than 950,000 bound volumes.
·
the library is easy to use and skilled
professionals in the Reference Department
can help if one gets stuck finding information for any paper or project
requiring research.
·
the library’s online catalog can locate books and
journals at UMBC and at other University
System of Maryland (USM) libraries. Through this catalog, students can request books held by the other
USM libraries and have them delivered to
the UMBC library for their use.
·
reserve readings for courses can be obtained at the
Circulation Desk; many are available online.
·
the reference collection has encyclopedias, guides,
bibliographies, maps, government documents, indexes, databases, and more. Many
of these are available online.
·
over 4,200 current magazines, newspapers and
scholarly journals, as well as microfilm and microfiche collections, are found
in the Serials stacks.
·
the Special Collections Department has rare
materials dealing with
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the lower level of the library has dozens of
computers with CD burners for student use; the Math Lab and
·
the Internet can be reached from more than 200
computers throughout the library.
Wireless access for laptops is available in most study areas. Printing jobs initiated in the library may be
picked up in the photocopy room, next to the Circulation Desk.
·
the building lounge is open 24 hours. It has
networked computers as well as vending machines for food, coffee, and soft
drinks.
345 Academic IV (B Wing)
410-455-2444
410-455-2584 (Math Lab)
410-455-3291(
http://www.umbc.edu/lrc
Most
undergraduate students find that the academic demands of university courses
require different study skills and techniques than those that were effective in
high school or community college settings. Getting into study groups rather
than studying alone, requesting tutors early in the semester, and spacing
studying throughout the week over a longer period of time may be unfamiliar
techniques, but they are some of the proven ways that students can accomplish
their academic goals.
The Learning Resources Center (LRC) operates a
free peer tutorial program for UMBC undergraduate students., Student tutors are
available to tutor many 100- and 200-level courses in mathematics, physics,
biology and chemistry ;technology-based courses in computer science,
information systems and engineering; the
social sciences including psychology, history, political science,
economics, geography and sociology; and the humanities and language areas of
philosophy, French, German, Spanish, Latin and Russian. Students should visit
the LRC to make tutoring appointments for the more than 100 courses in these
areas. Additionally, the LRC operates
two walk-in tutoring labs in the lower level of the Library for math and
writing assistance, no appointments are necessary here. Labs operate daily from
STUDENT SUPPORT
SERVICES
467
Academic IV (B Wing) 213 Math/Psychology
410-455-3250 (Voice) 410-455-2459 (Voice) 410-455-3233 (Voice/TTY)
The Student
Support Services (SSS) Department provides support services to a select
population of UMBC students who have specific needs for academic support. A federal grant supports these services, and
students must meet federally defined eligibility criteria.
SSS also coordinates accommodation
services for students with properly documented disabilities. Users of the services include blind and
visually impaired, deaf and hearing impaired, physically and learning disabled
students, and others with other chronic, disabling conditions. Services include note takers, readers, books on tape (if available), scribes, mobility training,
and interpreters. Personal counseling
and special orientation are provided as needed.
Students with disabilities should make an appointment to discuss their
specific needs for services and accommodations.
A resource and information center, in 213 Math/Psychology, houses some
adaptive equipment. Additional adaptive
equipment is available in the Albin O. Kuhn Library,
and a public access TTY pay phone is available 24 hours a day in the University
Police Department.
International Education
Services
224
Admission Building
410-455-2624
www.umbc.edu/ies
International
Education Services (IES) provides guidance to UMBC’s growing population of
international students, faculty and researchers on all matters related to
obtaining and maintaining legal visa status for the duration of their academic
programs, helping to ensure that they fulfill requirements mandated by the
Department of Homeland Security.
International students MUST
contact the office upon their arrival at UMBC and consult them on such matters
as travel outside the
IES
is also committed to promoting study abroad as part of the academic student
experience. The Study Abroad Coordinator helps students identify programs in
other countries that will count toward their degree programs while providing
them with exciting summer, semester and academic year study opportunities throughout
the world.
Student Services
OFFICE OF THE VICE
PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
The Commons,
410-455-2393
www.umbc.edu/saf
The Vice President for Student Affairs provides
leadership and direction for the Division of Student Affairs, the mission of
which is to foster student success.
Through the efforts of the Office of the Vice President for Student
Affairs, the division provides high quality services that extend learning
beyond the traditional classroom experience.
This office provides leadership for the quality
of campus life for students through administrative coordination of Residential
Life, Student Life, the
Student Affairs is committed to supporting
students’ unique academic experiences, enhancing the activities of a diverse,
multicultural student body, providing activities that enrich students’ quality
of life, and helping students develop life skills to become tomorrow’s leaders.
Students who are unable to find the answer to
questions, need to be pointed in the right direction, are having trouble
maneuvering through the University, or wish to become involved in student life
or leadership opportunities, should stop by the Office of the Vice President
for Student Affairs for assistance.
410-455-2537
www.umbc.edu/gradschool
Hours: Monday-Friday
The
Contacts in the
·
Orientation to campus – Lisa Morgan, x58142
·
Registration problems – Vicki Greisman,
x53564
·
Inter-campus registration – Vicki Greisman,
x53564
·
Residency classification – Vicki Greisman,
x53564
·
Admission provisions – Kathie Nee, x52944 (domestic students) or
Kathy Ruth, x52908 (international students)
·
GPA audits – Associate Dean’s Office, x53659
·
Retroactive leaves of absence –
Assoc. Dean’s Office, x53659
·
Transfer of credits – Kathie Nee, x52944
·
Assistantships/tuition remissions – Kelly Caples,
x51071
·
Degree requirements – Associate Dean’s Office, x53659
·
Student counseling – Angela Walton-Raji,
x 53514
·
Student grievances – Janet Rutledge, x53659
·
Graduation certification & application – Linda Thomas, x52440
204
Math/Psychology Building
212
Math/Psychology Building (
410-455-2216
Hours
for fall and spring semesters: Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Career Advisement - The Career Development Center (CDC)
provides individual career advisement and sponsors a variety of programs and
services that will help students make a smooth transition from UMBC to the
world of work or graduate/professional school.
Each program or service strives to assist with professional development
and enhance life skills. The Weekly Wednesday Workshops (WWW) cover topics such
as career exploration, job research strategies, business and dining etiquette,
interviewing techniques and graduate school preparation. For help with
selecting a major, students may also use SIGI Plus, an on-line career guidance
system that allows them to conduct self-assessments and find current
information on over 250 occupations. The
To
help students obtain career-related work experience, CDC maintains listings of
major-related part-time jobs that offer hands-on experience. Students can also
test career decisions by working with a variety of employers.
Full-time Career Positions - Students who are within
two semesters of graduating and who are seeking full-time career opportunities
can purchase, for a nominal fee, an eRecruiting
computer account. This system allows
students to sign up for on-campus interviews with various recruiters from public,
private and government sectors; make their resumes available to
employers by posting them on-line for access by authorized employers; and give
them access to job listings. An added benefit is the credential file service, a confidential packet of materials (resume,
transcript and recommendation letters) students can use to market their talents
to employers.
The
Students
should view CDC services and programs as an integral part of their educational
experience at UMBC. It is the goal of CDC to teach basic career skills that
will prove essential to success in an era of technologic, economic and social
change.
Part-time Jobs
- Many students may need to seek part-time
employment to help pay college expenses.
Before taking on any additional responsibilities, however, they should
carefully consider the cumulative effects of school and work time commitments.
Each ten hours of work is the equivalent of enrolling in a three-credit course.
Students also might consider on-campus employment, the added benefit of
involvement with members of the university community. Many departments and
offices hire student assistants with Food Services, Residential Life, The
Commons, Library, Office of Information Technology and Athletics employing the
largest numbers. Various part-time and seasonal jobs are also listed in the
CDC’s On-Campus/Off-Campus job binders.
Careers - Part of a collegiate
experience is the opportunity to move from taking a job just to earn money to
preparing for a professional career that incorporates one’s skills, abilities,
and interests.
Major Decision Making - Choosing a major is a
first step in the career development process. Many students are initially
undecided and many more change majors at least once. There is no single ‘best method’
for choosing a major or deciding on a career. Rather, the choice should be
based on considerable discussion, personal planning and investigation. Students
should meet with a CDC Career Specialist, as well as with academic advisors, to
obtain help with this important decision-making process.
UNIVERSITY
COUNSELING SERVICES (UCS)
Student Development and
410-455-2472
http://www.umbc.edu/counseling
University Counseling Services (UCS) provides
professional psychological services designed to assist students in achieving
academic, personal and career goals.
Services include short-term individual counseling, group counseling,
substance abuse counseling, skill-building workshops on topics related to academic
achievement and personal growth (such as test anxiety, stress management and
procrastination), consultation and outreach programs, and scholarship programs
for returning women. Multimedia
self-learning materials are available.
Faculty and staff consultation is also provided.
UCS provides counseling and a consulting
psychiatrist is available on a part-time basis to provide psychiatric services
to UCS clients referred for consultation by a UCS counselor.
Some typical concerns that might lead a student to
contact University Counseling Services include:
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Feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping
·
Difficulties in interpersonal relationships
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Academic anxiety
·
Problems with family members
·
Inability to make decisions
·
Loneliness or depression
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Sexual orientation/identity concerns
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Problems adjusting to college life
·
Alcohol/drug concerns
·
Eating disorders, body image concerns
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Desire to understand and feel better about oneself
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Motivational problems
·
Difficulties in time management or values
clarification
·
A range of other emotional or vocational concerns
Scholarships
for Returning Women – UCS also administers two scholarships for returning
women. Newcombe
Scholarship applicants must be: 25 or older, have completed 60 credits, in good
academic standing, and demonstrate financial need. Tydings Scholarship
applicants must be 25 or older, US citizens, and
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES
Erickson Hall, ground floor
410-455-2542
410-455-5555 (24-hr. on-call service)
www.umbc.edu/uhs
Hours for fall and
spring semester: Monday-Thursday,
University Health Services (UHS) provides
convenient primary and urgent care and health education to UMBC students.
Professional staff members include certified nurse practitioners,
board-certified physicians and health educators.
Primary and urgent care services at UHS include,
but are not limited to, those that follow:
·
Diagnosis
and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries
·
Treatment
and monitoring of chronic illnesses within the scope of UHS expertise
·
Preventive,
routine gynecological care
·
Immunizations
and allergy shots
·
Acupuncture
·
Therapeutic
massage
UHS charges for it services. Students’ insurance companies can be billed
for covered services or charges may be paid using the campus (debit) card or
billed to students’ university accounts.
Students may be seen at UHS by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Students who have not scheduled an appointment will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, within the constraints imposed by medically urgent problems and the appointment schedule. When UHS is closed, 24-hour on-call service is available by calling UMBC Campus Police at 410-455-5555 or 911.
OFF-CAMPUS
STUDENT SERVICES
The Commons 309
410-455-2770 410-455-3399 (Off campus housing)
www.umbc.edu/ocss
Hours:
Monday-Friday,
Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) maintains
information about off campus living, roommate referral, transportation
resources, student parking appeals, transfer student services, and educational
and social programs.
OCSS designs programs with commuting students in
mind. OCSS programs, services and advocacy help students make the transition to
UMBC’s campus community, providing social and academic support, community
building opportunities, information services and referrals. The Transfer Student Network, Campus Connections
and Commuter Living and Learning Communities programs help make contacts with faculty mentors and other
students of like majors. Friendly Community Assistants (CA) and staff meet with
students who take time to stop by and say “hello”.
Off-Campus
Housing - For students desiring to live off campus, the
Off-Campus Housing (OCH) area maintains housing and resources. Commuter Assistants (CA), peer advisors and staff
will assist with housing searches, transition issues and landlord or roommate
concerns. OCH’s Apartment Locator Listing is
available for review. This self-service referral system allows students to look
for a roommate or an apartment/house to share. Off-campus housing postings are
also available for students on line via myUMBC.
Transfer Student Network - new
transfer students can interact with other transfer students and the Transfer
Student mentor or get to know about upcoming events and workshops, or
coordinate study groups with other students via the TSN electronic blackboard
community. TSN offers bi-monthly workshops that address a range of academic,
social and transition topics of interest to new transfer students. To enroll in
the TSN go to http://blackboard.umbc.edu.
Rideshare &
Carpool Parking Permit - Rideshare is a
carpooling program available to anyone at UMBC. This free program operates
throughout the academic year. Students who desire to carpool may apply for a
special permit. Applications are available at the
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
184 Erickson Hall
410.455-2591
Hours:
Monday-Friday,
Residential Life’s (RL) central office is located
in Erickson Hall. RL operates and
maintains the residential facilities. They also coordinate programs and
services for students who live on campus as an integral part of UMBC’s
educational mission. The housing system is made up of nine communities.
Residence hall communities are Susquehanna,
Chesapeake, Patapsco,
Susquehanna, Erickson Hall and most floors in Harbor Hall close to residents on
the evening prior to scheduled Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks.
Apartments,
Residential Facilities staff manage maintenance,
housekeeping, renovation and construction of facilities, health and safety,
evacuation drills, and facilities education.
Maintenance Assistants (students trained to assist with minor repairs)
and FXIT staff (ext. 5FXIT is the maintenance hotline) are supervised by
Residential Facilities staff.
Residential
Operations staff manage housing
applications, room assignments, billing, room changes and coordination of the
spring recontracting process. These operations are managed by Capstone
Management for
Residential Education staff supervise and train all community staff including Community Directors, Resident
Assistants (RAs) and Desk Staff. They also coordinate major programs and
activities for resident students, review violations of RL or university rules
and regulations, and act as RL’s liaison with the
director of Student Judicial Programs.
Living Learning communities and the Faculty Mentor program are
coordinated through Residential Education.
STUDENT JUDICIAL PROGRAMS
410-455-2453
www.umbc.edu/sjp
Student Judicial Programs supports the
university's dedication to student success and its educational purposes and
goals by publishing, enforcing, drafting and interpreting standards of student
behavior and related policies and procedures; facilitating student and
community developmental and ethical growth opportunities promoting personal
integrity, civility, self-responsibility, citizenship and appreciation for
diversity; working to maintain a safe and productive environment supporting the
university's educational purpose and the students' educational goals; and,
promoting the privileges and responsibilities associated with a student's
affiliation with the University. The UMBC Code of
Student Conduct (see www.umbc.edu/sjp) provides
important information about rules and regulations and procedures for handling
alleged violations and infractions against these standards.
113 Warehouse
Office 410-455-2454 Info Line 410-455-3974
UMBCTransit:
Connecting to the Other World
A portion of the Transportation Fee provides off-campus and resident
students with transportation services on and around campus. Of special note
are connections to downtown
the BWI MARC/Amtrak station, weekend
service to the
·
Hundreds
of students rely on UMBCTransit for their
commute between home and campus. Routes (primarily the Black, Red and White
Lines) operate from early morning until
·
Both off-campus and resident students use the Gold and Harbor
Lines to go downtown for classes at UMB or to take advantage of other
opportunities
·
The Express Line offers convenient connections with MARC and
Amtrak train service. From the BWI train station, free airport
shuttles connect with the BWI terminal.
·
The Campus Line provides regular transportation between the main
and south campuses. This line also provides service to satellite parking for
resident freshmen.
·
Wave ‘N Ride shuttles carry students between center campus and remote
main-campus lots.
Student organizations and university departments often use UMBCTransit’s charter service to ease the burden of
traveling to special social, recreation, or education activities.
Schedules and other information can be obtained by visiting the UMBCTransit website, or by calling the 24-hour Info
Line. Currently valid campus ID cards are required to board buses. Attempts are
made to run for one hour past any emergency or weather-related closing. Input
on needs and opinions are welcome at any time. Open forums, held each semester,
enable students to present and discuss changing transportation needs. Please
contact us through our website.
THE COMMONS
Campus
Information 410-455-1000
Administration 410-455-3454
http://www.umbc.edu/thecommons/
The Commons is the hub of student life. Situated
in the middle of campus, it is the place to go before, between and after
classes. Hosting major social, cultural, intellectual and recreational
activities, The Commons fosters community among students, faculty and staff.
The Terrace, between The Commons and outdoor
pool, offers a great place to hang out, have a bite to eat or just relax.
Another ‘hot spot’ is the Gameroom located on the second
floor. This space offers ten billiards
tables as well as board games and multiple large, plasma-screen TVs. Groups often meet at the Gameroom
for impromptu board games or X-box competitions, while others watch their
favorite movies or participate in gaming specials such as billiard tournaments
and “black-light pool”. The newest
additions to the Gameroom, as well as kicking off its
“history of
Down the hall from the Gameroom,
next to the CIC is “Flat Tuesdays” which
is a
The
Retriever Grill, located the mezzanine level, is decorated in
UMBC athletic memorabilia, celebrating UMBC’s varsity and club sports. Two large plasma TVs and a projection unit
with surround sound make this area the final destination for sports watchers
and movie goers.
Two student art galleries, the Mezzanine Gallery and the Gallery on Upper Main, second floor,
celebrate art created by UMBC students in collaboration with The Center for Art
and Visual Culture.
The
Other Campus Services - A variety of convenient
services are available at The Commons:
·
Market Street, the Retriever Grill and the
Skylight Room are venues serviced by the university’s food service contractor, Sodexho Dining Services, and offer a variety of food
options at various times throughout the day. (See Dining and Food Services)
·
Chevy Chase Bank operates a full-service
branch on
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Off-campus housing resources and priority
parking permits are available at Off-Campus Student Services, room 309. (See
Off-Campus Student Services)
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Organization mailboxes are located at the
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Meeting rooms can be reserved by student
organizations by contacting Campus Scheduling and Guest Services,
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Commonvision,
The Commons’ printing and graphic design center, is located on the first floor
next to the Bookstore. Its entrance is
located off of the Main Street Lounge.
·
The two-story Bookstore, main entrance on
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The OTC shop, located on the ground floor,
offers sodas, coffee, and snacks, serving as a convenient store to the campus
community.
UMBC BOOKSTORE & OTC STORE
The Commons
Bookstore 410-455-2665 OTC Store
410-455-3803
The Bookstore and the OTC Store's fall and
spring semester hours of operation: Monday-Thursday,
The Bookstore and the OTC Store's summer
and winter session hours of operation: Monday-Friday,
The UMBC Bookstore stocks all required and
recommended books as well as supplies for classroom use. Beyond textbooks and
supplies, the Bookstore carries a wide selection of general books, including
study aids, best sellers, and computer and bargain books. University clothing, gifts and greeting cards
are also available. The Bookstore offers software and Apple and Dell computers
at academic prices. The OTC Store sells a full line of snacks, beverages,
sandwiches, coffee, newspapers and magazines. Cash, the Campus Card,
MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and personal checks are accepted for purchases at
the Bookstore & the OTC Store; proper ID is required.
Textbooks - Shop early for a large selection of used books. Textbooks are
arranged alphabetically by course and then numerically within a course. Books
listed on the shelf tags are those selected by the instructor as either
required or recommended text for the course. Students should bring their
schedule confirmations when shopping; section numbers are important because
different sections of the same course may require different books.
Fall and spring semester textbooks may be
returned for refund during the first two weeks of each semester. Winter and
summer session books may be returned during the first week of class. No returns
will be accepted without a receipt or after the specified date. Further, all books MUST be returned in the
same condition as purchased . . . new books free of markings and with the
shrink wrap (if applicable) intact.
A Used Book Buyback program operates year
round. Wholesale pricing is paid during the daily buyback, and up to half of
the new retail price is offered during the end of semester buyback. Dates are
posted on the website and in the store.
THE WOMEN’S CENTER
004 The Commons
410-455-2714
http://www.umbc.edu/womenscenter
The Women's Center exists to assist all
women achieve their full potential in education, career and personal life
through academic and intellectual growth, professional development and personal
empowerment. The Center offers resource and referral information, programming
opportunities and a supportive community environment. Facilities include a
meditation/lactation room (equipped with a hospital grade electric breast
pump), a kitchen area, a resource library and a general meeting room. All are
welcome, so long as they respect women–their experiences, stories &
potential.
OFFICE OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Computing
Services Help Desk
020
Engineering/Computer Science Building
410-455-3838
The
Office of Information Technology (OIT) manages the extensive computing and
network infrastructure that has helped UMBC gain national recognition as a
high-tech, wired campus.
myUMBC Computing Account - myUMBC computing accounts are
passports to services provided by OIT. New students may register for an account
by logging onto the webpage: accounts.umbc.edu. Students can log onto campus
computers, manage their courses, register for classes, review personal financial
information, use email, publish personal webpages,
and access the Internet. Account problems should be directed to the Help Desk
(see below). A Policy for Responsible Computing (www.umbc.edu/oit/security/policy/IT-01-final.html)
defines the use of myUMBC
accounts. Students should read the policy and its provisions before activating
accounts.
Help Desk - OIT’s Help Desk (ECS 020)
offers technical support to the campus community. Consultants are available for
walk-in or call-in questions during operating hours. Work orders can also be
submitted directly to OIT's work order tracking
system, through www.umbc.edu/oit/helpdesk/workorder.html
or by sending an e-mail from their UMBC account to helpdesk@umbc.edu.
Check Frequently Asked Questions (www.umbc.edu/oit/faq/)
for solutions to commonly encountered problems before calling.
Please
have the following information ready before contacting the Help Desk with a
problem:
· myUMBC
username
· A
description of the problem and what is being attempted
· Any
applicable error messages
· The
type of machine, operating system and software in use
Check
the OIT website for operating hours and lab locations.
Computer Labs - The Engineering and
Computer Science (ECS) building hosts six computer labs accessible to the
student body. These facilities include dual-boot PCs running Windows 2000 and RedHat Linux, and G4 Macintoshes. Lab locations, equipment
and operating hours are on the website. PC terminals are also located in the
library and the Fine Arts building.
Email – UMBC uses email to
officially communicate with students and students attending UMBC are
responsible for monitoring their UMBC email. Students can set up email
forwarding from UMBC to another account or set up spam filtering options
through myUMBC. OIT supports a number of email
clients. Students can also log into email from a web browser through webmail.umbc.edu.
Documentation for advanced options and the configuration of specific email
clients is available from the OIT website.
CONNECTING TO THE UMBC
NETWORK FROM ON CAMPUS
Residential Networks - Students living on campus
and using their own computers can access the residential network, ResNet, from Ethernet jacks installed in rooms and
apartments. Instructions, configuration information and Guidelines for
Acceptable Use can be found on the ResNet webpage (resnet.umbc.edu).
Wireless Ethernet – UMBC
Ranked in Top 25 of Intel's "Most Unwired College Campuses". Many facilities support
wireless Ethernet up to speeds of 11 to 54 Mbs
depending on location. These wireless areas include The Commons, ECS, ITE,
Public Policy,
CONNECTING TO THE UMBC
NETWORK FROM OFF-CAMPUS
Students
who live off campus can use UMBC’s modems for Internet connectivity. UMBC
provides up to 200 hours per month of dial-up PPP networking for students in
the Baltimore-Washington area. Additional dial-up information may be found at
http://www.umbc.edu/oit/sans/desktopsupport/pc_ppp/
UMBC Internet CD - Free to students at the
Help Desk, the UMBC Internet CD contains helpful scripts for configuring PC and
Macintosh computers for ResNet and dial-up modem
access. This handy CD also includes useful programs and documents such as web
browsers, email clients and multimedia presentations.
Software - Students may download
McAfee anti-virus software free from the myUMBC website. The bookstore
also sells academic software packages to students at reduced rates. Check the
"Business Services" option of myUMBC for information on availability and pricing or visit
the UMBC Bookstore’s computer department.
Blackboard – Blackboard
(blackboard.umbc.edu) serves as a virtual classroom that facilitates
communication between professors and their students. Students enrolled in a
Blackboard-enabled course can participate in discussions, download lecture
notes and submit papers for grading from this web interface. OIT sponsors a
Users Group open to the campus community (www.umbc.edu/oit/NewMedia/blackboard/umbcbug.html).
THE CAMPUS CARD (ID)
Department
of Communications Services
443-61C-CARD
(612-2273)
Fax 410-455-1047
Email campuscard@umbc.edu
The
UMBC Campus Card is an essential part of campus life, allowing the new student
to establish an identity and become one with the campus community. The card
serves as UMBC ID and opens doors to a variety of services and resources.
Students who need to conveniently access and enjoy the full benefit of campus
offerings should never leave home without their Campus Card. Use the card to
advantage, every where on campus, every day.
Photo
Identification - Students
only need ‘show the card’ to attend campus social, sporting and cultural
events, vote in SGA elections, or gain admittance to athletic facilities and
shuttle buses. It increases the
convenience of cashing checks at the bookstore, visiting University Health
Services or friends in the residence halls. For many campus activities, it is
the only way to gain entry or use the available services.
Library
& Print Services - The card is required to check out library books and materials
or access reserve materials. It is the
only way to utilize the library, computer center, Commons and Comm_Store pay-for-print machines and copiers.
The
Comm_Store - The student postal counter and shipping center
in the
Meal Plans - The campus meal plans
are not restricted to just resident students: large numbers of commuters also
sign up to enjoy the culinary offerings.
The card is the only way to participate in these plans and is
required if you wish to fill your plate regularly at the dining facilities
on campus.
Pre-Paid
Services - The
card enables cashless purchasing at the bookstore or OTC, vending machines or
dining facilities. These and a continually expanding list of services are
available by card. Adding value is easy and may be done on the Web through myUMBC, around campus at Cash-to-Card machines or at the
campus cashier.
The
Best Deal - The
Campus Card is free! It fosters full participation in campus life. It helps
students enjoy the full UMBC experience. It is an essential part of a student’s
campus identity.
DINING & FOOD SERVICES
Resident Dining Hall
410-455-1201
www.umbc.edu/umbcfood
The Commons
Market Street in The Commons offers nine exciting
food concepts covering the full spectrum of tastes. The upscale Skylight Room
restaurant, third floor, overlooks the Library Green. The Retriever Grill, open
seven days weekly during the academic year, offers extending dining in The
Commons. Students may pay for purchases with cash, Flex or Campus Dollars. Cash
allowances are available on
Coffee
Shop (
Muffins, value meal specials, sandwiches
made-to-order, and ‘grab and go’ salads, desserts and beverages highlight the
snack bar menu. Hours: Monday-Friday,
Resident Dining Hall (cash
option available)
Experience the Market Place! Meal plan students
have 14 different venues from which to choose when dining at the Resident
Student Restaurant.
Hours:
Monday-Friday, Breakfast 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.; Cont. Breakfast 9:30
a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Dinner 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.;
Saturday-Sunday, Brunch 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Dinner 4:30 p.m. – 7:00
p.m.; Sunday-Thursday, Late Night Deli
& Pizza 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Meal Plans and Cash
Options
Residence
hall students choose from three mandatory meal plans: any 19 meals, any 14
meals or any 10 meals. Flex dollars ($75) are attached to each meal plan.
Apartment
and off-campus residents can voluntarily choose from the three meal plans above
or the any 5 meals, which include $60 Flex. Using Flex
Dollars avoids sales tax. Flex Dollars also can be used for Papa John’s Pizza
deliveries to rooms or apartments.
Cash allowances are available for students having
meal plans. Students may eat breakfast, lunch, dinner or late night in retail
food service operations, using a meal, instead of eating at the Residence
Dining Hall. Cash Allowances are set for each type of meal. (Refer to the Meal
Plan Handbook or web site (www.umbc.edu/umbcfood) for
amounts.)
UMBC POLICE
410-455-5555 (ext. 55555)
It is tempting to think of a college
campus as a tranquil setting where one need not worry about personal safety.
However, as in any highly populated area, crime does occur and it is important
to exercise good judgment and take reasonable precautions in going about daily
life here.
The UMBC Police Department is on duty
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All police officers, student marshals and
support personnel are committed to the safety of students. But they cannot do
their jobs successfully without help. It is important to take as much
responsibility as possible for personal safety and possessions. Make safety a
priority!
One Important Phone Number. UMBC police, bike and foot patrols can be reached immediately by
dialing 410.455.5555 (ext. 55555).
Remember:
·
Escort Service is available by
calling ext. 55555 from any campus phone
·
Emergency Blue Light phones
are located around campus and connect directly to the police station
·
Police officers conduct foot
patrols in the apartment and residence hall communities
·
Police maintain 24-hour
hotlines to University Health Services and to an on-call counselor at
University Counseling Services
UMBC TIPS LINE, 410-455-2446 - The UMBC TIPS LINE is available to anyone who would
like to pass along information to the UMBC Police Department. The TIPS LINE is answered by a
voice-activated answering machine that is checked daily by the University
Police. Information retrieved from the TIPS LINE will be assigned to an officer
for follow-up investigation. Callers may leave a call back name and number if
they choose. In that instance, a police officer will contact callers
confidentially to discuss the information. Callers may remain anonymous. The
identity of callers will remain confidential and will be known only to the
assigned police officer. For more
information call 410-455-3733.
OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE
The
Commons,
410.455.3462
Student
life at UMBC is all about you: a person with your own talents, knowledge,
aspirations, fears, hopes and dreams.
Your time at UMBC can be an amazing journey on which, at every stage,
you become a little wiser, clearer about your own values, more active and comfortable
as part of the UMBC community and better prepared to make a difference in the
world. The more you put in, the more
fulfilling the experience will be for you.
The Office of Student Life is here to help you get involved, have fun
and, above all, create your own path.
Here are some ways you can get involved:
Attend
events that expose you to new experiences, perspectives, and opportunities. Such involvement activities include lectures,
concerts, athletic events, entertainment and performing arts events, and
community celebratory occasions.
·
Get involved as an active member of an organized group
activity on campus. Such activities would
include membership in the Student Government Association (SGA), Student Events
Board (SEB), The Retriever Weekly newspaper, student organizations, Greek Life,
recreational sports, and campus governance committees.
·
Commit to making a difference within an organizational or
institutional context through leadership and responsible citizenship roles. Such roles would include both formal and
informal leadership positions in campus organizations, representative positions
in institutional governance bodies, peer education positions in campus service
areas and community service.
If
you want to get connected with other students who share your interests, the SIC
is the place to start. The SIC’s professional staff and student peer advisors can help
you explore and link up with over 200 UMBC student organizations and can help
you start and run one of your own. The
SIC also can help you find or create community service opportunities, make
connections between your academic work and campus activities, get assistance
planning events, or find resources to support your hobbies and interests. Think of SIC as the launching pad for your
UMBC adventure. Visit the SIC, office
or website (www.umbc.edu/sic) or call us
at 410.455.2867.
Student Organizations
Why
should you consider joining or forming a student organization? Because if you do, you can form lifelong
friendships, get funding and other resources to support you in pursuing your
interests, and make UMBC truly your own.
UMBC’s more than 200 student organizations include departmental
councils, Greek letter organizations, cultural and ethnic groups, student
media, honors societies, sports clubs, political and social advocacy groups,
intellectual sports groups, religious organizations and service clubs. On-campus residents and commuting students
each have their own organization to make getting comfortable, connected and
involved at UMBC easier. Whether you are
interested in anime or the Army, Catholicism or crew, debate or disc-jockeying,
Linux or lacrosse, women’s studies or wrestling, there are students on campus
who would like to meet you. Come to the
SIC and we’ll show you how to connect to the groups of your choice!
Student Government
Association (SGA)
Want
to take a high-profile role in advocating for students’ interests and managing
a student activities budget in the hundreds of thousands of dollars? If so, the SGA is for you. SGA members have made important contributions
to the quality of student life on issues ranging from the affordability of
higher education to the availability of low-fat food options on campus. With its three branches (Executive,
Legislative and a Supreme Court), SGA also represents, supports and helps
create UMBC’s student organizations; resolves disputes relating to funding and
elections; and helps students make a difference at UMBC. You can become an SGA member by running for
office or applying for one of the many positions appointed by the SGA President
and members of the Legislative Branch. SGA’s offices are located in The Commons, 2B13-15, visit
their website at www.umbc.edu/sga or call
410.455.2220.
The Graduate Student
Association (GSA) and the Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL) represent
the graduate student community at UMBC. GSA supports and promotes graduate
students by providing research and travel grants for graduate students to
complete and showcase their research. OGSL provides academic and non-academic
support for graduate students in the form of writing and statistics tutors and
planned social events. Make this Association yours by getting involved…call GSA
at 410.455.2773, or visit The Commons,
Student Events Board (SEB)
The
SEB is where a lot of campus fun begins.
Run by student board and committee members and supported by many student
volunteers, the SEB brings concerts, comedians and other forms of entertainment
and enrichment to the UMBC community. Godsmack, the Ataris, Tracy
Morgan, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho, John Waters, The
Roots, George Clinton, Jane Elliot and the Indigo Girls are just a few of the
acts SEB has hosted. Want to see a movie
on campus weeknights or weekends, sip coffee at a poetry slam, or dance the
night away at UMBC’s annual Quadmania festival? SEB says:
Visit SEB in The Commons,
Commuting Students
Association (CSA) represents
the interests of commuting students on various university committees. The CSA
also sponsors programs and workshops to assist with commuter concerns. CSA wants commuters to get involved and to
let other students and staff know their concerns. Make CSA yours by visiting Off Campus and
Transfer Student Services in The Commons,
Leadership@UMBC
If
you want to make a difference in the world by helping groups of people get
things done, UMBC can help you prepare. Leadership@UMBC offers opportunities to learn about both
the science and the art of leadership through seminars, action and reflection,
networking, workshops, lectures and reading.
Students can gain a greater understanding of their own personality and
values, interpersonal dynamics, cultural issues,
management challenges and social change strategies, as well as develop the
confidence to succeed in formal and informal leadership roles. Contact Student Life or the
The Mosaic: Culture and
UMBC
is one of the most culturally diverse campuses in the nation. If you are interested in learning more about
the many cultures represented on campus and connecting with other students
interested in cultural issues, the
Greek
Life
encompasses over 200 members in 17 different Greek-letter organizations. The
sorority and fraternity chapters conduct recruitment and/or intake in both the
fall and spring semesters. Community and individual chapters perform service,
scholarship and social activities throughout the year. More information on how
students can create a life-long experience of friendship, leadership,
scholarship, and philanthropy is available in the Office of Student Life or by
calling 410.455.3462.
Resident
Student Association (RSA) is an organization for all resident students. RSA funds all
hall and apartment council activities as well as provides opportunities for
students to influence residential policies and activities. RSA wants
residential students to get involved as a way to enhance their community
experience. Students may contact the
Residential Life Office at 410.455.2591 for more information.
Interfaith Center
For
many UMBC students, the religious and spiritual aspects of their lives are of
paramount importance. There are well
over a dozen student organizations devoted to the study and practice of
religion on campus, and more form each year.
Students have and create opportunities to conduct prayer services, plan
religious festivals, host discussions or meditate in a quiet environment. If you want to study and worship with your
peers or explore religion and spirituality, you will find support at UMBC. Contact students and staff in the
SHRIVER CENTER
410-455-2493
Each year The Shriver Center places over 1,000 UMBC students in
internship, cooperative education, and service-learning experiences in over 500
public and private organizations in the Baltimore/Washington area, across the
country and abroad. By combining
classroom study with on-the-job experience, students can earn academic credit,
connect theory to practice and learn valuable skills. All
Internship, Cooperative Education, and Scholars Programs
Through its academically based internship and co-op programs, The
Shriver Center exposes students to professional, real world opportunities and
gives employers a chance to evaluate potential new employees.
·
Internships: offer students paid/non-paid and
part-time/full-time experiences linked to academic credit. Placements are
related to students’ major fields of study and are offered in various business,
government, and non-profit settings in the local community, nationally and
internationally.
·
Cooperative Education: allows
students to combine periods of full-time, paid work experience with academic
study. Placements are available in
·
The Maryland Governor’s Summer Internship Program and The
Maryland Department of Transportation Fellows Internship Program: designed to introduce
To
be eligible for the above programs, one must be a full-time degree-seeking
student with 15+ credits and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Transfer students must have
completed one semester at UMBC.
Service &
Learning
The
·
Campus-Community Partnerships: allow
students to provide direct service to the community in non-profit organizations
that address various social issues.
Examples include the Adult Literacy Program, the College Gardens
after-school program, Multiple Sclerosis Swim Therapy Program, University of
Maryland Medical System, and The Choice Program, UMBC’s model delinquency
prevention program that provides daily, intensive supervision and other needed
services to youth.
·
The
·
UMBC Serves: The
K-12 Outreach
Activities
The
Teaching Enhancement
Partnership Project:
a National Science Foundation funded project through which students work
directly with middle school teachers in the
Enhancing
Science & Technology Education & Exploration Mentoring: administered
through the Center for Women and Information Technology, students work with
middle school youth during an after-school program designed to increase their
understanding of technology.
Additional Leadership
& Engagement Activities
·
The France & Merrick Scholarship Program: a merit scholarship
program for talented undergraduates demonstrating potential leadership in the
area of community service and a strong academic record.
·
Kappa Theta Epsilon: a national cooperative
education honor society.
Contact the
RECREATION
410-455-2118
www.umbc.edu/recsports
‘Wellness’ is an important component of
a student’s unique moments at UMBC. As a general rule, a healthy student is a
successful student, and regular exercise plays an important part in being
healthy. Whether one prefers exercising alone or playing competitively as a
team member, UMBC has many opportunities to be active. There really is no
excuse to be idle.
The focus of campus recreation facilities is the Retriever
Activities Center (RAC). The RAC operates seven days a week and offers early
morning and evening hours to accommodate most schedules.
Intramurals
Students desiring more organized and
competitive exercise can participate in Intramurals. Programs allow students to
form teams, or be placed on existing teams, to compete against fellow students
in fun-filled, challenging events. All students are invited to participate in
intramurals regardless of experience or skill level and may sign up as a team or as an individual. Intramural programs
include soccer, volleyball, softball, floor hockey, team handball, tennis, flag
football and basketball. Interested students can call the Office of Rec Sports or
check out the RecSports website, www.umbc.edu/recsports.
Open Recreation
Students wishing to engage in
informal recreation activities would be interested in Open Recreation. There
are times when the RAC is open for students to exercise at their own pace
rather than as a part of a class or team. The RAC includes a 1/10-mile indoor
track; two gymnasiums equipped for activities such as basketball, tennis,
volleyball and badminton; an eight-lane, 25-yard indoor pool; an eight-lane,
50-meter outdoor pool (open seasonally); a multi-purpose fitness studio; a
cardio balcony and a weight room. Stairmasters, treadmills, cross trainers,
cycles, and rowers provide a complete cardio-vascular workout. Students
interested in weight training can use the weight room which includes an
assortment of BodyMaster selectorized
machines and free weights. Group Fitness classes (super sculpt to cardio-kick
boxing, just to name a few) are held
throughout the week. Outside, students have access to tennis courts, a 1.8-mile
loop road, an outdoor track and recreation fields. Students gain access to all
of these facilities by presenting their campus card (ID) at the front desk of
the RAC.
Sport Clubs
Students seeking sports activity at a
more competitive level than intramurals, but at a more relaxed atmosphere than
varsity athletics, have opportunities to participate in sport clubs. Clubs are
open to all students, faculty, and staff. Clubs offer instruction for any skill
level and competition with other local universities. Sport clubs include men’s
and women’s soccer, lacrosse, wrestling and rugby, as well as ice hockey,
sailing, crew, various martial arts clubs, the Outdoors Club and the Ski &
Snowboard Club. Practice schedules or contact information can be obtained by
calling the Sport Club Coordinator (410-455-6883) or on the website, www.umbc.edu/sportclubs.
VARSITY ATHLETICS
Hotline 410-455-2129
UMBC is a member of the NCAA’s Division I and are the newest members of the America
East Conference. Other league schools
are
UMBC's athletes compete in some of the
finest facilities on the east coast, highlighted by the RAC Arena, which seats
4,000 fans. UMBC also features indoor and outdoor swimming pools; a 4,500-seat
Stadium Complex for lacrosse, field hockey, and track and field; a grass soccer
stadium, The Baseball Factory Field ; a softball
diamond and tennis courts. The Stadium Complex, Baseball Factory Field and tennis
courts all have lights for night play.
All UMBC sponsored athletic contests are
free to students with I.D. More information is available by logging onto the
website or by calling The Retriever Sports Hotline.
CAMPUS CAREER PARTNERS
Campus departments, services and programs focused
on
assisting
the UMBC community with career-related concerns.
KEY
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Academic
Services: Academic Services 102, 410.455.2500, arc@umbc.edu
The
OTHER
CAMPUS DEPARTMENTS
Alex.
Alumni
Relations: Alumni House, 410.455.2904, alum@umbc.edu,
www.umbc.edu/alumni/
Financial
Aid: Library Pondside,
410.455.2387, finaid@umbc.edu, www.umbc.edu/financialaid/
Graduate
Student Association: Commons 308, 410.455.2773, gsa@umbc.edu, www.umbc.edu/gsa/
Human
Resources: Administration 532, 410.455.2337, www.umbc.edu/hr
McNair
Scholars Program: Math/Psych 211, 410.455.3277, mcnair@umbc.edu, www.umbc.edu/mcnair/
Meyerhoff Scholars Program:
Theater 106C, 410.455.3139, www.umbc.edu/meyerhoff
Transfer
Student Network: Commons 309, 410.455.2770, ocss@umbc.edu, www.umbc.edu/ocss
UMBCServes:
www.umbc.edu/umbcserves
UMBC
Training Centers:
University
Counseling Services:
Visionaries
in IT speaker series: http://www.umbc.edu/visionaries/
Table
of Services, Programs, and Resources (next 4 pages)
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Topic |
ACADEMIC SERVICES |
THE |
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Choosing/ Changing a Major |
• FUEL (For Undecided & Exploratory Learners)
program |
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What Can I Do with My Major? |
• FUEL program |
• Internships to explore options/ opportunities |
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Internships & Getting Career-Related
Experience |
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• Internship, co-op, and service learning
opportunities |
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Getting a Part-Time Job to Earn Money |
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Career-Related Workshops |
•FUEL series |
• Professional Development Seminars |
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OTHER CAMPUS RESOURCES |
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• SIGI Plus career decision-making/ information
software |
• University Counseling Services' Major Decisions
Workshop series |
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• What Can I Do with My Major? handouts |
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• Part-time Major-related Job listings |
• Academic departments with field experience
requirements (SOWK, HAPP, EDUC, etc.) |
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• On/Off Campus job listings |
• Financial Aid – Federal Work Study
opportunities on campus |
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•WWW (Weekly Wednesday Workshops) series |
• University Counseling Services' Major Decisions
Series |
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Topic |
ACADEMIC SERVICES |
THE |
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Help with Resumes, Interviewing, etc. |
|
• Professional Practice Seminars |
|
Professional Networking |
* Pre-Med Mentoring Program |
• Employer information sessions |
|
Looking for a Full-Time, Post-Graduation Job |
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Applying to Graduate/ |
• Professional and graduate school planning &
advisement |
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Additional Career-related Courses/Training |
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OTHER CAMPUS RESOURCES |
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• WWW (Weekly Wednesday Workshops) series |
• Technical Writing courses |
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• ACE (Alumni Career Exchange) Network |
• Alumni Relations' mentoring programming |
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• eRecruiting online
resume database |
• Human Resources' listing of UMBC's
career-related openings |
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• • Graduate/Professional School Fair |
• |
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• UMBC Training Centers |
IT’S
OFFICIAL
It is the responsibility of all UMBC students to know,
understand, and adhere to all official UMBC policies and procedures. Included is list of important student
policies and procedures for which you are responsible for knowing. You can find full text versions of all
policies by accessing the Student Handbook from the Student Affairs Web page, www.umbc.edu/saf/ (go to
Publications/Student Handbook*) or through the Student Link on UMBC’s
homepage.
If you are unable to access the Web, copies of these
policies are available in the Office of the Vice President for Student
Affairs. You can call 410.455.2393 or
stop by The Commons Room 319 to request a copy.
Summaries and in some cases the complete text of policies are
available through the following web links:
MyUMBC –
academics tab
UMBC Registrar’s Office http://www.umbc.edu/registrar/
UMBC home page (www.umbc.edu) Resources for Students
All
Policies Are Subject to Review and Change.
Students are responsible for applying the most current version of the
policy available on the web www.umbc.edu/saf/ (go to
publications/student handbook).
UMBC POLICIES INCLUDED IN
HANDBOOK
·
UMBC Code of Student Conduct
·
Statement of Values for Student Academic Integrity
·
Student Academic Conduct Policy
·
Procedures for Review of Arbitrary and Capricious
Grading
·
UMBC Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
·
·
Sexual Assault Response and Risk Reduction Procedures
·
UMBC Substance Abuse Policy Notification for
Students
·
Inclement Weather/Emergency Closing Policy
UMBC POLICIES NOT INCLUDED IN HANDBOOK
(*full text for all policies is available on the
web www.umbc.edu/saf/
go to Publications/Student Handbook)
·
The Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act
·
Disclosure of Student Records Policy
·
Hazing Policy
·
Immunization Policy
·
International Student Health Insurance Policy
·
Policy on Acts of Violence and Extremism
·
Policy on a Drug-free Workplace
·
Policy for Responsible Computing
·
Posting Policy
·
Recognition and Registration Process for Student
Organizations
·
Sales and Solicitations Policy
·
Scheduling Policy
UMBC POLICIES SPECIFIC TO GRADUATE STUDENTS
The
following policies specific to graduate students are available on the
·
Graduate
Assistant Policies and Guidelines
·
Rights
and Responsibilities for Academic Integrity
·
Procedures
for determination of instate status for admissions, tuition and
charge-differential purposes
·
Disclosure
of Student Records Policy
·
Policy and Procedures for Student Academic Misconduct
·
Procedural Guidelines for Handling of Allegations of
Arbitrary and Capricious Grading
·
Policies and Procedures for the Appeal of Academic
Dismissal
·
Graduate Student Mediation Procedure
Article
I : Student Conduct and Judicial Affairs Mission
The
University of Maryland Baltimore County is strongly
committed to the development of the student and promotion of personal integrity
and self-responsibility. Students
enrolling at UMBC become citizens of the community and are entitled to enjoy
the privileges and required to assume the responsibilities associated with this
affiliation. UMBC affirms its commitment to
achieving diversity in higher education and continues to improve the quality
and increase the diversity of its student body.
The University consistently strives to create a community that welcomes
and celebrates differences. Since the
rights of all students are protected, and an atmosphere conducive to
intellectual development, personal growth, and community association are to be
promoted, standards and guidelines on student behavior are necessary. This Code of Student Conduct is intended to
outline certain responsibilities and expectations of UMBC students, assist the
students to understand their role in the academic community, and to establish procedures
that ensure due process in the adjudication of complaints concerning students.
The Office of Student Judicial Programs
supports the University's dedication to student success and its educational
purposes and goals by publishing, enforcing, drafting and interpreting
standards of student behavior and related policies and procedures; facilitates
student and community developmental and ethical growth opportunities promoting
personal integrity, civility, self-responsibility, citizenship and appreciation
for diversity; works to maintain a safe and productive environment supporting
the University's educational purpose and the students' educational goals; and
promotes the privileges and responsibilities associated with a student's
affiliation with the University.
Article
II: Purpose, General Provisions & Philosophy
A. The
University of Maryland
B.
The primary purpose of this Code of Student Conduct is to serve the
interests of both the UMBC community and the individual student by: (1)
prescribing the standards of conduct expected of students; (2) outlining
actions which can be taken when misconduct occurs; (3) establishing procedures
which ensure due process in the adjudication of complaints concerning students;
and (4) imposing sanctions in the University setting to protect, deter, and
educate.
C.
The Student Judicial Programs Office promotes the
concepts of fairness and due process in Student Conduct Review settings
throughout the University community, while striking a balance between community
standards and individual behavior through the educational development of students.
D.
All students are subject to the Code of Student Conduct. Individuals who are not currently enrolled at
the University remain subject to the Student Conduct Review process for
misconduct that occurred during any period of enrollment, for misconduct that
occurred during a period between any consecutive semesters, terms, or summer
sessions for which they are enrolled, or for misconduct that occurred during
the time after admission to the University but prior to first enrollment, and
for statements, acts or omissions related to application for enrollment.
E.
UMBC is strongly committed to an academic environment that supports the
humanity and dignity of all persons. As
such, any behavior which threatens that principle,
shall be subject to serious sanctions. In
this regard, any physical or sexual assault or other act which threatens the
safety or well being of other persons shall be viewed as extremely serious and
subject to the most serious sanctions, including suspension or dismissal from
the University. Weapons are prohibited
from being kept or carried on campus other than with the University Police in
accordance with their procedures.
F.
Any violation or attempted violation of University rules and regulations
which is motivated all or in part on the
basis of racial identity, religion or beliefs,
disability, national origin, sex, or sexual orientation shall subject a student
to a more serious sanction than would ordinarily accompany that violation or
attempted violation.
G.
UMBC is also strongly committed to an academic environment that supports
the health, safety, and well being of all persons. Any behavior that violates
this principle shall be subject to severe sanctions. To that end, the possession, use, or
distribution of controlled dangerous substances or alcohol shall be viewed
warranting the most serious sanctions including suspension or dismissal from
the University. Parental notification
may occur in appropriate cases where a student engages in a drug or alcohol
violation.
H.
The University is committed to an academic and employment environment
free from unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
forms of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination
and is illegal. Harassment and retaliation against persons filing
discrimination charges is illegal.
Violations of this kind shall subject a student to the most serious
sanctions, which may include suspension or dismissal from the University.
I.
All proceedings of the University's student Student
Conduct Review process are confidential and classified as disciplinary
records. In accordance with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the University's Policy on the
Disclosure of Student Records states that students' judicial and disciplinary
records are educational documents. The
Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act modified FERPA to allow
institutions to inform victims of the outcome of student judicial proceedings
regarding an alleged crime of violence as defined by the U.S. Code. The Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security
Act was amended by the Higher Education Amendments of 1992 (sometimes known as
the Campus Sexual Assault Victims Bill of Rights Act) requiring the University
to inform the victim of an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or a
non-forcible sex offense of the final results of student disciplinary
proceedings against the Charged Student.
Although all judicial proceedings
are considered confidential, FERPA permits and, in some cases, requires the
release of these records, with and without notice to the student. Some of the exceptional circumstances
recognized in FERPA include, but are not limited to, release to University
personnel with a legitimate educational interest, release in response to a
subpoena, release to parents of income tax dependent students, and permissible disclosure
to parents or legal guardians of a student who is less than 21 years of age and
is responsible for violating campus rules regarding the student’s violation of
any federal, state, or local law, or of any UMBC rule or policy governing the
use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance. If a student is responsible for
violating UMBC rules or policies related to an allegation that the student
perpetrated a crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense, the University
may release disciplinary records of that student relating to that violation.
Article III :
Definitions
Please refer to the web www.umbc.edu/saf/ (go to
publications/student handbook link) or the site for
Student Judicial Programs (www.umbc.edu/sjp)
to access to the Code of Student Conduct in its entirety, including
Definitions.
Article
IV: Authority
A.
The Director of Student Judicial Programs shall determine the
composition of a Hearing Board.
B.
The Vice President for Student Affairs shall determine the composition
of the University Appellate Board.
C.
The Director of Student Judicial Programs for the administration of the
Student Conduct Review Program may develop policies, and procedural rules for
the hearings, which are not inconsistent with provisions of the Code of Student
Conduct.
D.
Decisions made by a Hearing Board and/or the Conduct Officer shall be
final, pending the stated appeal process.
E.
A Hearing Board may be designated as arbiter of disputes within the
student community in cases that do not involve a violation of the Code of
Student Conduct. All parties must agree
to arbitration, and to be bound by the decision with no right of appeal.
F.
The University has the inherent authority and
right to take necessary and appropriate action to protect the safety and well
being of the University community, and to protect the continuing operation of
the University.
Article
V: Proscribed Conduct
A.
Student Responsibility to Know Rules and Regulations
Each
student is responsible for notice of and compliance with the provisions of the
University’s Rules and Regulations. All
students are expected and required: (a) to obey the law, (b) to comply with
University Rules and Regulations and with directives issued by a University
official in the course of his or her authorized duties, and (c) to observe
standards of conduct appropriate for an academic institution. Each student is charged with the obligation
to conduct himself/herself in a manner compatible with the University's
function as an educational institution.
B.
Rules and Regulations
Any
student found to have violated the following rules and regulations is subject
to the sanctions outlined in Section C, below:
1.Violations of Fire and Safety
Regulations.
This rule prohibits,
but is not limited to, the following:
a)
failure to comply with posted evacuation
procedures;
b)
tampering with fire protection apparatus;
c)
possession, use, or threatened use of fireworks, bombs,
or explosive devices of any character;
d)
use of open flame devices or combustible materials,
including chemicals, which endanger the safety or well being of the University
community; or,
e)
unauthorized
use of, tampering with, or misuse of electrical equipment, burglar alarms, fire
exits, or giving false alarms or false reports of fire or emergency.
2.Behavior Which Jeopardizes the
Emotional or Physical Safety of Self or Others.
This rule prohibits,
but is not limited to, the following:
a)
unauthorized/illegal possession, storage, or use of
weapons or firearms;
b)
acts, or threats, of physical assault or abuse;
c)
sexual assault or rape (e.g., date, acquaintance or
stranger);
d)
violence;
e)
intimidation;
f)
physical or emotional harassment;
g)
sexual harassment or misconduct;
h)
suicide attempts;
i)
disorderly conduct;
j)
hazing;
k)
forcible detention;
l)
threatening behavior;
m) indecent
exposure;
n)
alcohol poisoning; or
o)
drug
overdose.
3.Misconduct Involving Alcohol.
The University
prohibits the unauthorized possession, use, or distribution of alcoholic
beverages. The University enforces all
state and federal laws or regulations that regulate and control the sale or use
of alcohol. Consistent with state laws, University policy, limits
on-campus use of alcoholic beverages to specified areas and to persons of legal
age (21 years old in the State of
a)
unauthorized or illegal use of any alcoholic
beverages;
b)
aiding or abetting an underage person in the
purchase of alcoholic beverages;
c)
disorderly conduct due all or in part to being
under the influence of alcohol;
d)
the possession, consumption, or distribution of
alcohol in any University facility or event, except as provided by the
institution, in accordance with state and local law;
e)
misrepresentation of age to obtain alcoholic
beverages;
f)
providing alcohol to underage persons;
g)
possession of an open alcohol container in a public
area;
h)
consumption of alcohol in a public area; or
i)
possession,
use, or distribution of alcohol by underage persons.
4.
Misconduct Involving Illegal Drugs or Controlled
Substances.
The
University prohibits the possession, use, sale or distribution of illegal drugs
or controlled substances and enforces all state and federal laws that prohibit
the possession or sale of illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia. This rule prohibits, but is not limited to,
the following:
a)
possession, use, distribution, sale, manufacture,
or processing of illegal or unprescribed narcotics,
illegal drugs, hallucinogens, and controlled dangerous substances;
b)
possession, use, or sale of drug paraphernalia;
c)
possession, use, sale, or distribution of legal
drugs which were not prescribed to the recipient or person in possession;
d)
misuse of prescribed drugs or over the counter
drugs; or
e)
failure
to take prescribed drugs or over the counter drugs as agreed between a
University Official and the student.
5.
Theft or Property Damage.
Intentional or negligent
acts or attempted acts resulting in theft or property damage are prohibited.
This includes, but is not limited to:
a)
theft, destruction, damage, abuse, or fraudulent
use of University or private property, including University property, personal
or University credit cards, and University funds; or
b)
theft,
destruction, damage, abuse, or fraudulent use of University services, including
attendance in classes in which the student is not enrolled, computer,
telephone, and mail services.
6.
Unauthorized Entry or Presence in or on University
Property.
This
rule prohibits, but is not limited to, the following:
a)
failure or refusal to leave University grounds, or
a specific portion thereof, or a University facility when requested by an
authorized University official; or
b)
improper
or unauthorized entry into a University building, facility, or campus residence.
7.
Acts of Dishonesty or Falsifying University
Records.
This
rule prohibits, but is not limited to, the following:
a)
falsifying, forging, altering, causing the
alteration of, or furnishing false information (written or oral) on, or
relative to, University records, or to University officials;
b)
falsifying, forging, altering, causing the
alteration of, or furnishing false information regarding identification cards,
absence excuses, parking hangers,
transcripts, grade reports, test papers, answer sheets, examinations,
admissions or financial aid applications, registration materials, and computer
records;
c)
unauthorized possession or use of University
records, documents, instruments, or property (e.g., identification card, key,
meal card);
d)
failure to provide student identification, or other
identification, to University officials upon request;
e)
providing false or misleading information on police
reports, Residential Life Information Forms, or during testimony before the
Parking Appeals Board; or
f)
furnishing false information to any University
official or office,
g)
misrepresenting ownership of University or private
property (e.g. selling textbooks as an authorized owner/seller)
8.
Failure to Meet Financial Obligations to the
University.
This
rule prohibits, but is not limited to, the following:
a)
the failure to pay delinquent accounts, including
parking violation fees, after the University has notified the student of the
debt; or
b)
the
use of worthless checks, money orders, or credit cards in payment to the
University for tuition, room and board, fees, library fines, traffic penalties,
etc.
9.
Disruption of Any University Activity.
This
rule prohibits, but is not limited to, the following:
a)
acts inhibiting, interfering with, obstructing, or
damaging either (i) an academic activity (e.g.,
teaching, research, or University Administration) or organized student
activity; or (ii) a campus resource relating to academic materials (e.g.,
library books, audiovisual materials and tapes);
b)
any intentional act substantially interfering with
the freedom of expression of others on University property or at University
sponsored activities; or
c)
activity
which disrupts or interferes with normal University functions or operations.
10. Violations
of Residential Life Policies, Rules and Regulations.
This
rule prohibits the violation of Residential Life policies, rules, or
regulations, as provided in the Guide to
Community Living and the Residential Life contract.
11. Gambling.
This
rule prohibits, but is not limited to the following:
a)
on campus gambling, including raffles,
except when appropriate
b)
pools
and other bets on sporting events.
12. Violations
of Federal, State, and Local Laws.
Students
are responsible for knowing and observing all local, state and federal laws.
Action by law enforcement agencies, or lack of such action, will not preclude
action by the University as well, in the event the misconduct in question also
constitutes a violation of this Code.
13. Violation
of Published University Rules, Regulations or Policies.
Students
are responsible for knowing and observing all published UMBC rules,
regulations and policies.
14. Improper
Uses of Computers and Technology.
This
rule prohibits the breach of computer security, harmful access, unauthorized
copying or distribution of programs and/or data, unauthorized transfer of
programs and/or data access denial, or the attempt to commit such acts. See the UMBC Policy for Responsible
Computing
15. Abuse
of the Student Conduct Review System.
This
rule prohibits, but is not limited to, the following:
a)
failure to obey a written Notice to Appear issued
by the Director;
b)
falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of
information before the Conduct Officer, Director, a Hearing Board or Appellate
Board;
c)
disruption or interference with the orderly conduct
of a Student Conduct Review;
d)
referral of an allegation of misconduct known to be
false;
e)
attempting to discourage or influence an
individual’s proper participation in, or use of, the Student Conduct Review
System;
f)
attempting to influence the impartiality of a
member of a Hearing Board or Appellate Board prior to, and/or during the course
of, the Student Conduct Review;
g)
harassment (verbal or physical) and/or intimidation
of a member of a Hearing Board or Appellate Board, the Charging Party, a
witness or victim, prior to, during the course of, or after the Student Conduct
Review;
h)
failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed
under the Code of Student Conduct; or
i)
influencing
or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the Student
Conduct Review System.
16. Failure
to Comply with the Request of a University Official.
This
rule prohibits, but is not limited to, the following:
a)
failure to comply with a reasonable and lawful
request or directions by a University official;
or
b)
interference with students, faculty, staff, or law
enforcement officials acting in the performance of their official duties;
c)
failure
to comply with a Student Conduct Notification.
17. Skateboarding,
Rollerblading, or Rollerskating in or Near a
This
rule prohibits, but is not limited to, the following:
a)
use of a skateboard, rollerblades, bicycles or rollerskates in a manner that may cause damage to
University property; or
b)
use
of a wheeled device around University buildings in a manner that may cause
injury to pedestrians.
18. Aiding
or Abetting Misconduct.
This
rule prohibits aiding or abetting misconduct by others which would be in
violation of the rules outlined in this Code or of federal, state or local
laws.
C.
Sanctions and Conditions
1.The following
sanctions may be imposed upon any Charged Student, found to have violated the
Code of Student Conduct:
a) Disciplinary
Reprimand - This sanction indicates that the Charged
Student’s “good standing” status is in jeopardy and further violations may
result in Disciplinary Probation, Suspension, or Dismissal.
b) Disciplinary
Probation - This sanction places the Charged Student on
probationary status during which further violations of the Code of Student Conduct
may result in Suspension or Dismissal.
c) Disciplinary
Suspension
- A sanction of suspension terminates a student's
status as an enrolled student for either a specific or indefinite period of
time. The suspension may take effect
immediately, on some future date to be specified, or be held in abeyance. A suspended student is restricted from campus
and may not be present on campus without specific written authorization from
the Vice President for Student Affairs or designee. Any violation of this restriction shall
subject the student to arrest for trespassing.
A student who is suspended shall exit campus immediately upon receiving
notice that the sanction of suspension has been imposed. University Police must accompany the student
when retrieving personal belongings.
This sanction is noted on the student’s transcript as “Disciplinary
Suspension”. As
described in Article VII, the Student may file a written request with the
Office of Student Judicial Programs to have this notation expunged
after the period of suspension has ended.
Otherwise, the notation will remain on the student’s transcript unless
the disciplinary file is expunged. A
student under this sanction may reapply for admission after the designated
number of semesters or years and must show cause why the behavior for which the
student was suspended will not reoccur and that during the suspension the
student has made positive contributions to society (e.g. through work,
volunteer service, schooling, etc.).
d) Disciplinary Dismissal - A sanction of
dismissal permanently terminates a student's status as an enrolled
student. A dismissed student is
restricted from campus and may not be on campus without specific written
authorization from the Vice President for Student Affairs or designee. Any violation of this restriction shall
subject the student to arrest for trespassing.
A student who is dismissed shall exit campus immediately upon receiving
notice that the sanction of dismissal has been imposed. University Police must accompany the student when
retrieving personal belongings. This
sanction is noted on the student’s transcript as “Disciplinary Dismissal” and
will remain on the student’s transcript unless the disciplinary file is
expunged.
2.The following
conditions may be imposed, along with a sanction, for any Charged Student found
to have violated the Code of Student Conduct.
Conditions include, but are not limited to:
a)
Financial restitution for any loss sustained or
incurred by the institution or member(s) of the University
community.
b)
Community restitution.
c)
Attendance at an alcohol and/or other drug
education program.
d)
Counseling Session.
e)
Educational Project.
f)
Suspension of computer account.
g)
Restriction from specific University buildings,
areas, or facilities.
h)
Termination of UMBC Residence contract.
i)
Termination of Food Services contract.
j)
Restriction or denial of campus driving privileges
for disciplinary violations involving the use or registration of motor vehicles
and parking permits.
k)
No contact with designated persons.
l)
Residential Life housing reassignment or loss of
ability to re-contract or reapply for UMBC housing.
m) Establishment of Educational
Achievement Expectations.
n)
Revocation or denial of degree/diploma.
o)
Academic Registration block.
p)
Monetary fines.
q)
Loss of University privileges, including social
privileges, athletic privileges, housing privileges, co-curricular privileges, facility-use privileges.
r)
Residential
Life Probation – This condition places the student on a notice that further
violations may lead to the termination of the student’s UMBC Residence
Contract.
s)
Random Drug Testing.
3.Attempts to violate this Code are subject to sanctions to the same
extent as completed violations.
4.Failure to
complete a mandated sanction within the allotted time may result in administrative actions including but not
limited to block on the student's ability to register for classes.
Article
VI: PROCESSES AND OUTCOMES
A.
Jurisdiction of the University
Any
student who engages in conduct that is prohibited by the rules and regulations
outlined in this Code is subject to a Student Conduct Review. Misconduct that takes place off the campus
and is deemed detrimental to the interests of the
University is also subject to a Student Conduct Review.
B.
Criminal and Civil Accountability
In
addition to a student’s accountability to the University, a student also remains accountable to civil authorities and may be prosecuted criminally for
violations of law. A Student Conduct
Review at the University will normally proceed during the pendency
of criminal proceedings.
C.
Student Conduct Review Process
Please refer to the web www.umbc.edu/saf/ (go to
publications/student handbook link) or the site for
Student Judicial Programs (www.umbc.edu/sjp)
to access to the Code of Student Conduct in its entirety, including Student
Conduct Review Process.
D.
Interim Suspension, Restriction from University
Property
1.A student may
be suspended or restricted from University Property for an interim period
pending Student Conduct Review or medical evaluation. The Vice President for Student Affairs, or a designee may initiate this action. The interim suspension or restriction is
effective without prior notice, when there is evidence that the continued
presence of the student on the University campus, or in specific facilities,
poses a substantial threat to himself or herself, or to others, or to the
stability and continuance of normal University functions.
2.A student may request a review of
the interim action. This request must be
in writing to the Vice President for Student Affairs, or designee. A response to the request will be made within
five (5) days from the date of receipt of the request. The review shall examine the following issues
only:
a) the
reliability of the information concerning the student’s conduct, including the
matter of identity; and
b) whether the alleged conduct
and surrounding circumstances reasonably indicate that the continued presence
of the student on the University campus, or in a specific campus facility,
poses a substantial threat to him or herself or to others or the stability and
continuance of normal University functions.
3.Interim
suspension or restriction from University Property shall be followed, within
ten (10) days, by an opportunity to have a Pre-Hearing Conference or Student
Conduct Hearing as described in this Code.
E.
Appeals
Please refer to the web www.umbc.edu/saf/
(go to publications/student handbook link) or the site for Student
Judicial Programs (www.umbc.edu/sjp) to access to the Code of Student Conduct in
its entirety, including Appeals.
Article
VII: EXPUNGING DISCIPLINARY RECORDS AND/OR REMOVING NOTATIONS
A disciplinary record may be expunged and/or a
transcript notation removed for good cause by the Director of Student Judicial
Programs. A
"Petition to Expunge” shall be submitted by the Student Petitioner to the
Director for review. Factors to
be considered shall include the following:
1.
the present demeanor of the Petitioner;
2.
the conduct of the Petitioner since the violation;
3.
the nature and severity of the violation;
4.
the nature and severity of any damage, injury, or
harm resulting from the misconduct; and
5.
the
recommendation of the Charging Party.
Article
VII: INTERPRETATION AND REVIEW
A. Any
question of interpretation regarding the Code of Student Conduct shall be
referred to the Director of Student Judicial Programs.
B.
The Code of Student Conduct shall be reviewed every
two (2) years under the direction of the Director of Student Judicial Programs.
STATEMENT OF VALUES FOR
STUDENT ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Academic
integrity is an important value at UMBC.
By enrolling in a course, each student assumes the responsibilities of
an active participant in the scholarly community in which everyone’s academic
work and behavior are held to the highest standards of honesty. Rigorous standards allow UMBC students,
faculty, and administrators, as well as scholars and employers in the larger
community, to trust that the work that students submit is the fruit of their
own learning and academic effort.
The
purposes of higher education are the learning students and faculty undertake,
the knowledge and thinking skills developed, and the enhancement of personal
qualities that enable students to be strong contributing members of
society. In a competitive world, it is
essential that all members of the UMBC community uphold a standard that places
the integrity of each student’s honestly earned achievements above higher
grades or easier work dishonestly sought.
All
members of the UMBC community are expected to make a commitment to academic
honesty in their own actions and with others.
Academic misconduct could result in disciplinary action that may include
suspension or dismissal. Following are
examples of academic misconduct that are not tolerated at UMBC:
·
Cheating: Knowingly using or attempting to use unauthorized material,
information, or study aids in any academic exercise.
·
Fabrication: Intentional and unauthorized falsification or
invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise.
·
Facilitating Academic Dishonesty: Intentionally or
knowingly helping or attempting to help another commit an act of academic
dishonesty.
·
Plagiarism: Knowingly representing the words or ideas of
another as one’s own in any academic exercise, including works of art and
computer-generated information/images.
Students
should consult UMBC’s Student Academic Conduct Policy for information on policy
and procedures for upholding UMBC’s high standards for academic integrity.
Student who have questions or concerns are encouraged to talk with a member of
the faculty or administration for assistance.
Faculty Senate,
STUDENT ACADEMIC CONDUCT
POLICY
It is the purpose of this policy to define and to
insure the academic integrity of the UMBC. This policy describes the process
for addressing cases of student academic misconduct.
Each professor shall maintain the academic
integrity in his or her undergraduate courses.
Each professor has the responsibility to determine if a student has
engaged in academic misconduct and the authority to initiate proper procedures
if such a determination is made.
This policy shall be administered by the
University Academic Conduct Committee, which will consist of four faculty
members appointed by the faculty senate, and four students elected by the
student body at large.
GUIDELINE DEFINITIONS OF
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
In order for the UMBC
community to insure academic integrity, it is necessary to describe what
constitutes academic misconduct. The Office of Student Affairs will publish the
standards of academic integrity required at UMBC.
In addition to any
rules announced by the professor for a particular course, the following
guidelines will be used to define academic misconduct as it applies to academic
exercises designed to evaluate a student's performance. Additional circumstances which constitute
academic misconduct may be defined on a course-by-course basis by individual
faculty members.
DEFINITIONS
OF ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
Academic misconduct may
include but is not limited to the following:
Cheating: knowingly using or
attempting to use unauthorized material, information, or study aids in any
academic exercise.
Fabrication: Intentional and
unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in an
academic exercise.
Facilitating Academic Dishonesty: Intentionally or
knowingly helping or attempting to help another commit an act of academic
dishonesty.
Plagiarism: Knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as
one's own in any academic exercise, including works of art and
computer-generated information/images.
POLICY FOR
RESOLVING CASES OF ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
Individual faculty members have the right and
responsibility to deal directly with any cases of academic misconduct which
arise in their courses. Instances of academic misconduct may be identified in
one of two ways. If a faculty member believes a student has committed an act of
academic misconduct--for example, by direct observation of student behavior, by
comparing the contents of an assignment with that submitted by another student,
or by reviewing notated sources or references--the faculty member, in
consultation with the Chair of the Academic Conduct Committee, will assess the
student's alleged misconduct and the faculty member's options. If a student
believes that academic misconduct has occurred, the student will notify either
the faculty member or the Chair of the Academic Conduct Committee.
It is particularly important that the Chair of
the Academic Conduct Committee be consulted. The Chair can provide knowledge
and insight for the faculty member.
Communication of instances of academic misconduct also protects the
integrity of the university by providing a means of recording infractions that
may be repeated by a particular student, or which may prove endemic to a
particular course or department. Consultation with the Chair of the Academic
Conduct Committee provides a formal record of the infraction and resolution,
protecting the student, professor, and university should any questions later
arise.
The student will have the opportunity to respond
to an accusation of academic misconduct.
PROCEDURES
A
complete copy of the Student Academic Conduct Policy, including procedures, is
available on the web www.umbc.edu/saf/ (go to
publications/student handbook link), through MyUMBC -
academics tab, or in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (The
Commons, Room 319).
At the time this publication was sent to print, this
policy was under review. Please refer to
the web sites mentioned above for the most current copy of the Student Academic
Conduct Policy.
PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW OF ALLEGED ARBITRARY AND CAPRICIOUS
GRADING
Purpose
1. These procedures are designed to provide undergraduate students
with a means for review of course grades alleged to be arbitrary and
capricious. However, students should first attempt to resolve such grievances
informally, normally by consulting first with the instructor then with the
Department Chair/Program Director, who may rely on the assistance of other
instructors who teach the same course of subject, and finally with the
appropriate supervisory officer.1 Students
who file a written appeal under these procedures shall abide by the final
disposition of the appeal, as provided in (10) below and are precluded from
subsequently seeking review of the matter under any other procedure within the
University.
Depending on
the department/program, the appropriate supervisory officer is the Dean of Arts
and Sciences; the Dean of Engineering; or the Provost for the
Definition
2. "Arbitrary and capricious" grading refers to:
(a) the assignment of a course grade to a
student on some basis other than performance in the course, or
(b) the assignment of a course grade to a
student by resorting to unreasonable standards or standards different from
those which were applied to other students in that course, or
(c) the
assignment of a course grade by a substantial, unreasonable and unannounced
departure from the instructor’s previously articulated standards.
Procedures
A
complete copy of the Procedure for Review of Alleged Arbitrary and Capricious
Grading, including procedures, is available on the web www.umbc.edu/saf/ (go to
publications/student handbook link), the Office of the Registrar’s web site www.umbc.edu/registrar,
or in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (The Commons, Room
319).
UMBC
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The University of Maryland Baltimore
County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
ethnic background, ancestry, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual
orientation, veteran's status, or religion in admission to and participation in
educational programs and activities, or employment practices in accordance with
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (revised 1992), Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990. For assistant or more information
contact the Office of Human Relations,
Statement of Policy
UMBC is committed to maintaining a campus
environment which is free of discrimination and permits equal access and
opportunity to all faculty, staff and students. Sexual harassment threatens the legitimate
expectation of all members of the campus community that academic or employment
progress is determined by the publicly stated requirements of job and classroom
performance, and that the campus environment will not impede work or
study. In general, sexual harassment
impedes the ability of the community to support the intellectual, professional,
personal and social development of students, faculty, and staff.
Sexual harassment by UMBC faculty, staff, and
students is prohibited. Sexual
harassment violates both
UMBC recognizes that allegations of sexual harassment
are serious, and as these procedures indicate, UMBC is committed to (a) taking
appropriate action against those who violate the provisions of this Policy;
(b) protecting targets of harassment from retaliation; and (c) protecting the
rights of both the alleged harasser and the complainant. Members of the UMBC community who seek
information and/or counseling regarding UMBC policies on sexual harassment,
mechanisms for resolving complaints, and resources for complainants and
alleged offenders should refer to the Resources listing (see last paragraph
in this section).
Definition of
Sexual Harassment
For the purposes of this Policy, sexual harassment
is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
1)
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably
interfering with an individual’s academic or work performance, or of
creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational or working
environment at UMBC; or
2)
Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly
or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment at UMBC or an
individual’s participation in a UMBC-sponsored educational program or activity;
or
3)
Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an
individual is used as the basis for academic or employment decisions affecting
that individual.
In assessing whether a particular act constitutes
sexual harassment under this Policy, the standard shall be the perspective of
a reasonable person within the UMBC campus community. The rules of common sense and reason shall
prevail. Allegations of sexual
harassment shall be judged with attention to the facts particular to the case
and the context in which the alleged incident(s) occurred. Nothing in this Policy is intended to
abrogate an individual’s right to academic freedom.
Sexual harassment may occur within any relationship. It may occur among peers. It may occur where no relation exists
between the parties other than being co-employees, or co-students. It may be directed by students towards
faculty or staff. Sexual harassment may
occur between persons of the same or different genders.
Procedures for
Filing Complaints of Sexual Harassment
A
complete copy of the Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment, including procedures for filing complaints of sexual harassment, is available on the web www.umbc.edu/saf/
(go to publications/student handbook link), www.umbc.edu/ola/forms/SexualHarassmentPolicy138.pdf),or
in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (The Commons, room 319)
and the Office of Human Relations (Administration Building, suite 703).
Implementation
The
Office of Human Relations Programs shall implement this Policy.
Education and Prevention
A
complete copy of the Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment, including procedures for filing complaints of sexual harassment, is available on the web www.umbc.edu/saf/
(go to publications/student handbook link), www.umbc.edu/ola/forms/SexualHarassmentPolicy138.pdf),or
in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (The Commons, room 319)
and the Office of Human Relations (Administration Building, suite 703).
Reporting
The Office of Human Relations Programs shall gather
data from offices and departments across the campus and publish annually
summary statistics of all complaints of sexual harassment, including, but not
limited to a listing of all verbal and written complaints, and
resolutions. The statistics should
include gender and professional status of both the complainant and the alleged
harasser, but shall not include any names or other identifying characteristics.
This annual report will be available through the offices of the Provost and the
Vice President for Administrative Affairs.
Resources
The following University resources are available to
members of the campus community who seek information and counseling about
University policies on sexual harassment, amorous and sexual relationships,
mechanisms for resolving complaints, and resources for complainants and the
alleged harasser. These resources
include but are not limited to the following:
1)
University Health Services provides support, information
and referrals to student victims of sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape
twenty-four hours a day every day.
2)
University Counseling Services provides
psychological counseling to student victims of harassment, consultation with
those acting on behalf of the student, and referrals for faculty, staff and
student victims of sexual harassment and alleged harassers. These services are strictly confidential and
may be particularly helpful to students who desire assistance in dealing with
the psychological impact of sexual harassment.
3)
Campus Police provide referrals to other harassment
resources and determine if a criminal act has taken place and, if so, determine
whether or not the student, staff member or faculty member wishes to press
criminal charges.
4)
The Office of Human Relations provides information
on sexual harassment, investigates complaints of
sexual harassment and conducts procedures to mediate, resolve and adjudicate
complaints of sexual harassment.
5)
Deans, department chairs, directors and the officers
of the institution are to provide information and advice about this Policy.
6)
The Office of Student Judicial Programs can provide
information and referrals, and may also receive and resolve complaints of
sexual harassment made by undergraduate students against undergraduate
students.
7)
The Dean of the
8)
State of
Amorous and
Sexual Relationships
The educational relationship between faculty (all
those who teach at UMBC, including graduate students and other instructional
personnel) and students is central to the academic mission of UMBC. The respect and trust accorded a professor by
a student, as well as the power exercised by the professor in giving praise or
criticism, grades, and recommendations for further study and future employment
diminishes the student’s freedom of choice in amorous and sexual relationships,
even when no coercion is intended by the faculty member. Likewise, the power exercised by a supervisor
in the assignment of tasks, evaluations of work performance and
recommendations for future promotion or employment diminishes a subordinate’s
freedom of choice in amorous and sexual relationships, even when no coercion
is intended by the supervisor. In addition, such relationships can give rise to
charges of favoritism by other students or employees in regard to grading,
recommendations, promotions, salary increases, and access to educational or
employment resources and opportunities.
Thus, such relationships may subvert the fair and equal access to educational
and employment resources to which UMBC is committed.
UMBC will not infringe upon the rights of faculty,
staff, and students to associate freely, or upon their rights to privacy. At the same time, no personal ties should be
allowed to interfere with the academic integrity of the faculty-student relationship
or with the professional integrity of the supervisor-employee
relationship. In the particular case of
amorous and sexual relationships, the potential for harm to that integrity
exists not only for the principals involved, but also for the larger
community. Consequently, it is prudent
to avoid sexual relationships where educational or supervisory relationships
exist and to presume that sexual advances are not welcomed by other prudent
individuals in such contexts.
At the time this publication was sent to print, this
policy was under review. Please refer to
the web www.umbc.edu/saf/ (go to
publications/student handbook link) or www.umbc.edu/ola/nondiscrimination.html
(Sexual Harassment Policy link) for the most current copy of the Policy
on Sexual Harassment.
SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE AND
RISK-REDUCTION PROCEDURES
I. Introduction
UMBC’s Sexual Assault
Response and Risk-Reduction procedures are designed to implement the University
System of Maryland (USM) Policy on Sexual Assault (VI-I.30), approved by the
Board of Regents on December 1, 1995.
Sexual assault severely
violates the standards of conduct expected of every member of the UMBC
community. Sexual assault threatens the
personal safety, well being, educational experience, careers and aspirations of
individuals within the UMBC community.
Such behavior, therefore, is not tolerated at UMBC. Specifically, UMBC
prohibits nonconsensual sexual contact between individuals, strangers or
acquaintances as described in the USM Policy on Sexual Assault (VI-130). This policy applies to all
students, faculty, and staff of UMBC.
UMBC
is committed to:
1. educating the campus
community about the nature, consequences, prevention and/or reduction of the
risk of sexual assault, and
2. recognizing and responding to
the severe trauma imposed by sexual assault on its survivors, by providing
support, advocacy and assistance to survivors of sexual assault, including
information and referrals for:
·
health care
·
emotional support
·
community, legal and law enforcement systems, and
·
adjudication
through the Code of Student Conduct and other administrative procedures.
Sexual assault is a serious
offense. In addition to criminal and
legal penalties, sexual assault may result in sanctions including expulsion
from the university for students and termination of employment for faculty and
staff, as provided for in the USM policy on Sexual Assault, the UMBC Code of
Student Conduct, and UMBC Personnel Policies and Procedures.
II. Definitions
The University System of
Maryland Policy on Sexual Assault recognizes two levels of sexual assault: