The Council of University System Staff (CUSS) brings your most pressing concerns directly to university presidents, the Chancellor, and the Board of Regents. From budgets, to emerging policy, to staff advocacy, CUSS is an important voice in the shared governance process.

Get up-to-date on all things CUSS in the Spring 2026 Newsletter!

The University System of Maryland is conducting a survey to understand current attitudes toward and opinions of public higher education in Maryland and how it is perceived to impact the state. Because you are a student at a USM institution, we would value your participation. Please consider taking a few minutes to share your opinions by taking the survey.

TAKE THE SURVEY

The survey is being conducted by our marketing partner, BVK, on our behalf. Your responses will remain anonymous and will be automatically submitted to BVK and analyzed only in aggregate with others.

The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete and, as a thank you for participating, you will be given the opportunity to enter a drawing for a chance to win one of fifty $25 Amazon.com gift cards.

Review full drawing rules.

Thank you for your consideration.

TAKE THE SURVEY 

If you have questions about the survey, please send them to USMStudentSurvey@BVK.com

Thanks again!

I have a small assortment of chess materials from a previous office occupant that are free to anyone interested!

The lot includes:

• ALREADY CLAIMED --> one minature travel chess set with pieces
• ALREADY CLAIMED --> two timers
• ALREADY CLAIMED --> two pouches of chess pieces
• ALREADY CLAIMED --> one vinyl chess board

If you are interested, please reach out to Lesa Goodhue at lgoodhue@umbc.edu. I'll let you know where on-campus you can pick them up and update this post to reflect they've been claimed!

Private room available in a 2BHK townhouse for a male at Westland Gardens for a 3-month move-in, available from May to August. 

Fully furnished 2BHK townhouse: 

What you get:

• Spacious living room with sofa + TV
• Fully equipped kitchen (Oven, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher)
• In-unit Washer & Dryer
• Central heating & cooling
• Just a 1-minute walk to the UMBC bus stop
• Only 10 minutes walk to campus

DM for more information: +1-202-937-5716 or email me at IO95979@umbc.edu

Good morning!

We will be holding our 6th GBM today at 12PM via WebEx and we will be joined by Dr. Dave Bunnell, PhD, PA-C. He will be talking about getting involved with the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and providing guidance with the UMD Baltimore admissions process. 

We hope to see you there!

umbcprepa Official: Instagram | Linktree

Reminder: E-Board Elections & Graduation Cord forms are due today, April 24th. Links can be found below.

Pre -PA Society E-Board Election Form (2026-2027)

Pre-PA Society Graduation Cord Form

Join us for our guest appearance at the Commuter Care: Chat N’ Chew. This program offers a welcoming space for students to connect, share conversation, and engage with the campus community.

Lunch will be provided during the event.

Date: April 29, 2026
Time: 12–1 PM
Location: Commons 318

We invite you to take a break, join the conversation, and be part of the community.

This event is open to all students and welcomes full participation regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable laws an university policy

Please review the candidates in our nomination document linked below and select ONE who you would like to have represent your College as part of the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee for 2026-2028. Voting ends Monday 5/4/2026

ONE CANDIDATE:

- BONNIE KEGAN - Mathematics and Statistics

Candidate Nomination Document

 Please review the candidates in our nomination document linked below and select one who you would like to have represent your College as part of the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee for 2026-2028. Voting ends Monday 5/4/26

NO CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS RECEIVED.  WRITE-IN CANDIDATES ALLOWED.

All Adjunct I,  Adjunct II, and Adjunct III faculty employed to provide instruction on a course-by-course basis at UMBC this spring, including UMBC programs at Shady Grove, who have taught in this capacity at UMBC for at least four previous semesters, are eligible for nomination. 

Please note that regular faculty and staff at UMBC who receive additional compensation to teach on a course-by-course basis are not eligible to serve on the AFAC.  

Please review the candidates in our nomination document linked below and select TWO who you would like to have represent your College as part of the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee for 2026-2028. Voting ends Monday 5/4/26. 

THREE CANDIDATES:

• ROBERT JONATHAN BENNETT - English
• NATALIE GROOM - Music
• JILL VASBINDER MORRISON- Dance

Candidate Nomination Document

Please make sure to vote for the candidates in your college only!

Voting ends MONDAY 5/4/2026.

Links to the individual college polls are below:

No self-nominations were received for the COEIT ballot- if you are interested in serving in AFAC for 2026-2028 or know someone who would be great- you may submit names as a write in on those ballots. 

CAHSS- 

https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/adjuncts/posts/159220 

CNMS- 

https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/adjuncts/posts/159221

COEIT

https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/adjuncts/posts/159223 

Note: 

All Adjunct I,  Adjunct II, and Adjunct III faculty employed to provide instruction on a course-by-course basis at UMBC this spring, including UMBC programs at Shady Grove, who have taught in this capacity at UMBC for at least four previous semesters, are eligible for nomination. 

Please note that regular faculty and staff at UMBC who receive additional compensation to teach on a course-by-course basis are not eligible to serve on the AFAC.