SSPC - Special Sessions Policy Committee

Special Sessions is governed by the Special Sessions Policy Committee (SSPC), a committee of faculty members appointed by the Faculty Senate to oversee special sessions programs. The SSPC has adapted various policies for special sessions at UMBC.

Committee Members

William Rothstein, Chair

Sociology

x 5-2078

rothstei@umbc.edu

Karen Freiberg

Psychology

x 5-2309

freiberg@umbc.edu

Eileen O'Brien

Psychology

x 5-2365

eobrien@umbc.edu

James Sandoz

Biology

x-53497

sandoz@umbc.edu
Elizabeth Stanwyck Math/Statistics x-55731

estanwy1@umbc.edu
German Westphal MLL x 5-2109

westphal@umbc.edu


SSPC Yearly Meetings

Early September

Review and approve winter session course proposals

Late December

Review winter enrollments and cancel courses as needed

Mid January

Review and approve summer session course proposals

Late May

Review summer enrollments and cancel courses as needed


Cultural Funding Requests

SSPC accepts and approves (as appropriate) cultural funding requests submitted by faculty members and other campus organizations. SSPC typically awards $500 - $1000 per year to support worthwhile campus events. To request cultural funding support, submit a brief proposal including event date, amount requested, and program budget to ejones@umbc.edu.

Dr. Philip J. Landon Special Sessions Scholarships

In honor of the memory of Dr. Philip J. Landon and his contributions to UMBC’s Special Sessions, the SSPC awards approximately 35 scholarships each summer and winter to cover the cost of special session tuition.

Special Session Approved Policies