Where: ITE 456 (in-person) + Virtual (Webex): link • Password: qpJ2dzMZ9z8
When: Wednesday, Oct 15th, 12:00 pm –1:00 pm
Who: Graduate Assistants only (TAs, RAs, graders, peaceworkers)
Join GAAC for a campus-wide Town Hall focused on the issues that matter most to GAs. Come meet your GAAC reps, share concerns, and help shape our Meet & Confer agenda with university leadership. Free pizza & drinks (veg/halal options)—grab a slice, share your voice!
Survey Incentive (QR shared at the event)
Complete Our Meet & Confer input survey (QR will be shown in-person and on the virtual screen).
3 Lucky winners who complete the full survey will each receive $50 in Retriever Dollars.
One entry per GA; winners notified via UMBC email
Why Attend?
Get clear, practical answers on benefits, workload, and policies
Raise concerns directly (or submit anonymously)
Help prioritize topics GAAC elevates at Meet & Confer
Discussion highlights
Health insurance clarity — plain-language FAQs & who to contact
Fair, transparent performance reviews — expectations, timelines, feedback
GA Handbook fixes — workload/hours, leave, grievance steps
Stipend & payroll transparency — timelines & escalation paths
Faster communication — monthly GAAC report + weekly myUMBC updates
How to participate
RSVP on this myUMBC event (so we plan food & seating)
Register via the GAAC form (share topics/questions in advance): [form link]
- Prefer to stay anonymous? Use the Submit Concerns form: [anonymous link]
Follow GAAC on myUMBC for weekly benefit/policy tips.