On March 11, UMBC’s Financial Literacy and Education Committee was recognized in Annapolis by the General Assembly and the non-profit groups CASH Campaign of MD, the Maryland Council of Economic Development and the Maryland Department of Education as the recipient of the 2019 Financial Education and Capability Award – Community Champion Award.  The award highlights the dedication and success of organizations that deliver financial education including budgeting, savings, investment, credit, debt, financial decision-making and understanding values and habits about money.  The recognition included a $1,000 cash award.  

More on the 2019 Financial Education and Capability Awards  -https://youtu.be/tgvKYEvTSkU.  (Video Credit: MD State Department of Education). 

The UMBC Financial Literacy and Education Committee (FLEC) is comprised of campus partners (both internal and external) committed to the goal of providing our students timely and relevant resources to be as well-prepared to manage their budgets, bank accounts, assets and debts, as they are to master their academic pursuits.  FLEC plans and coordinates the delivery of  UMBC’s FinancialSmarts program which include the FinancialSmarts CashCourse (a 7-module online course), myBudget Coach (one on one budget coaching), Volunteer Income Tax Preparation (free tax preparation), Credit Café (one on one credit counseling), the Financial Education Playlist (3-5 minute interactive financial education modules) and the annual Financial Literacy Enthusiast Contest and Award.  In addition to these programs, each year, hundreds of first-year students engage in personal financial management topics through UMBC’s Introduction to an Honors University (IHU) seminar. 

This year, FLEC launches its inaugural signature event, Money Smart Week @UMBC (April 1-6).   Among other goals, Money Smart Week aims to build student awareness of the importance of financial literacy in overall personal wellness and success.  Money Smart Week activities include Ca$h Cart, Credit Cafe, A Comedic Guide to Money, Home Buying Seminar, Rich Grad-Poor Grad, Alternative Funding Sources for Student Orgs, and much more! For more information on Money Smart Week, see attached flyer or visit financialsmarts.umbc.edu.  

Congratulations to the following UMBC Financial Literacy and Education Committee members and campus partners for their commitment to ensuring UMBC students are “not just educated, financially smart!.”

Committee Members:  

Whitney Ames, Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation  

Evan Avila, Undergraduate Student, Economics and Political Science, ‘20

Cheryl Benitez, University Health Services 

Heather Brown, Student Business Services  

Kate Drabinski, Gender and Women’s Studies 

Isabel Garrido, Graduate School 

Jane Hickey, Financial Aid and Scholarships 

Sasha Hudson, Financial Services 

Colleen Lindbeck, Financial Aid and Scholarships 

Yvette Mozie-Ross (Co-Chair), Enrollment Management 

Jill Randles, Academic Engagement and Transition Programs 

Hannah Sadollah, Undergraduate Student, Biology and Psychology, ‘19

Trisha Wells (Co-Chair),  Professional Studies 

Campus Partners: 

CashCourse 

Guidewell/CCCSMD 

Higher One 

PNC 

TIAA 

SECU

Please join us April 1st-6th for Money Smart Week!

Check out the schedule below for the amazing events happening during the week!

There will also be raffle opportunities throughout the week to win $25 of campus cash!

Today is the last day to enter our Financial Literacy Enthusiast Contest!

If you need some inspiration, check out our first and second prize winners from last year! Thank you Evan Avila and Mary Arsenault

Find more information here http://tinyurl.com/y4orceze !

It is likely that social media is a part of your daily routine and a main way that you stay socially connected to friends and family.

But perhaps you don’t know some of the more unique ways social media can help maximize your overall college experience.  If that’s the case, let us highlight three ways you can use social media as a college student:

Connect with UMBC Offices and Organizations

Many UMBC offices and organizations have their own active social media accounts. You can follow a UMBC office or organization to learn more about the services they provide or exciting opportunities they have for students. And some, like our office, welcome DMs (direct messages) from students regarding any questions or concerns you may have.

Check out some of these UMBC social media accounts:

• UMBC Life
• UMBC Campus Life
• SEB (Student Events Board)
• Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
• Career Center
• UMBC Athletics

Network with potential employers

Whether you are on the hunt for an internship, job, or exploring graduate school opportunities, following the social media accounts of places you’re interested in can tell you a lot about its mission, values, and community. This can give you some insight into whether or not a place would be a good fit for you. Some companies and organizations might even use their social media accounts to advertise employment opportunities.

If you are preparing for an internship or job interview, the information you gather from social media can then be used to show that you’ve done your research and have a working knowledge of the company or organization’s practices and current ventures.

Having a LinkedIn account is a great way to connect with professionals working in the field you are interested in. Using LinkedIn, you can message professionals to set up informational interviews (i.e. - to learn about how they entered into the field or to learn more about their job). You could also use a site like LinkedIn to join interest groups and participate in online discussions related to your field of interest.

Gathering Survey Data/Assistance with Class Assignments

Do you need to conduct research for your class? Whether posting qualitative questions you want students to respond to, or sending out a survey link, social media can help you get responses from a larger group of people in a shorter amount of time – just be sure to check ahead of time to make sure your professor is okay with you using this method to gather information!

Additionally, if a class assignment requires community-based work or research, you can use social media to help you connect and network with local organizations that may be able to assist you.

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Bonus:

Check out this UMBC course!

MCS 355 – Social Media: Networking and Mobility; pre-requisites are MCS 101 or 222 and ENGL 100 or equivalent

This course is designed to encourage students to critically engage with the growing role that social media, online networks, and mobile communication technologies play in their understanding of self and community, sociability and privacy. Students will reflect on the centrality of collaboration, networking, and participation in social media technologies. Assignments and readings will require students to interact with core questions surrounding the emergence of social media and the impact of living increasingly mediated lives. Special attention will be paid to the centrality of writing in a digital world, even as the platforms for composition, editing, and publication have changed. 

The office of Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) seeks motivated, passionate, hardworking, and ethical transfer students to employ as Transfer Student Network Leaders (TSN Leaders) for the Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters.

TSN Leaders will serve as advocates for transfer students on the UMBC campus, and they will assist with the retention of these students through the planning and implementation of intentional and impactful programs and events. TSN Leaders will also assist with administrative work within the OCSS office, and serve as peer mentors for our Transfer Mentor Program.

APPLY HERE- 

https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aWx63BLFZiQNAkB

Transfer Student Network Leader Duties:

 · Plan and implement workshops and programs that address the needs of transfer students
· Serve as a peer mentor to incoming transfer students (meet 1:1 with each mentee at least once a month, attend campus events with your mentees, etc.)
· Represent OCSS by sitting at the front desk and answering student, staff, and visitor questions
· Serve as a role model to UMBC students and develop a sense of community among transfer students
· Foster relationships with prospective students at surrounding community colleges and Shady Grove campus transfer students
· Assist with OCSS events as needed, including but not limited to, Welcome Week, Transfer Appreciation Week, and Commuter Week

TSN Leaders must be:

-Transfer Students

-Undergraduate Students

TSN Leaders must maintain a 2.5 GPA prior to and during employment with OCSS.

This application closes on Friday, March 29th at 11:59 PM.  A resume must be attached at the end of this application in a PDF file. 

Summer 2019 Job Openings

Residential Life accommodates approximately 3,000 summer conference guests at a given time in our suite-style halls and apartment communities. We are looking for key individuals to fill positions within Summer Conferences and Facilities. Students in these positions are front-line ambassadors and are integral in creating a welcoming environment for our guests and to the overall success of our summer program. These positions offer students an excellent opportunity to cultivate their customer service, management, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. 

Questions for summer conference staff should be directed to Jessica Williams, wjessica@umbc.edu or Matthew Wood, matt21@umbc.edu for facilities.

Please Note:

1. Below are job descriptions and requirements for all summer opportunities, please read each.
2. If you’re interested in more than one job please indicate that on your application.
3. To apply for summer conference employment click here.
4. In addition, students must submit 2 professional references. (1) choose your reference (2) confirm participation from each reference (3) email your reference the following link.
5. Best consideration date for applicants is February 28, 2019 with references due by March 11, 2019 all other applications will be reviewed, as needed.

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DuPont’s Information Technology division has revamped their undergraduate co-op program and kicked off recruiting for the fall 2019 class. 

According to DuPont, "Our Technology Development Programs provide a variety of meaningful assignments that will enable you to gain valuable experience in the rapidly changing worlds of information technology and digital solutions".

Below are links to open positions:

2019 Fall Technology Co-Op Opportunity: Strategy and Digital Solutions

2019 Fall Technology Co-Op Opportunity: Enterprise Services

2019 Fall Technology Co-Op Opportunity: Cyber Security

2019 Fall Technology Co-Op Opportunity: Enterprise Solutions

For more information on the exciting changes at DuPont, please visit The New DuPont site.