How to Deal with a Micromanager and Gain Autonomy at Work UMBC Professional Essentials
Feeling stifled at work? Discover how to reclaim your autonomy and thrive, even under a micromanager.

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Hey CyberDawgs!

It is Election Night! Meetings continue tonight, from 7:10 PM to 9:00 PM in ITE 231. You can also join us virtually on Webex: https://umbc.webex.com/meet/CyberDawgs. Everyone is invited to attend.

Tonight will be our Annual Club Board Elections. There are four (4) Elected Board positions in the CyberDawgs Club: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. You may run for more than 1 position, but you may only hold 1 of these 4 positions at a time. You must be an undergrad in order to hold an elected board position. If elected, your term will run from May 1st, 2024 to April 30th, 2025.

If you've enjoyed attending the meetings and want them them to continue, please think about filling out a nomination form. If we do not fill these positions, we can not operate as a club. Also, it is a responsibility of outgoing officers to help with the transition of new officers, so don't hesitate to apply if you feel like you don't know everything.

You can apply using the nomination form link below:
https://forms.gle/w17XQjPz6NgJ1raM7

Elected Board Position Responsibilities
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P4g2UKKcu79-gJvdWtbvgOULFP5FP0Hr_1sJzSRM9gY/edit?usp=sharing 

As a reminder, this week's submissions for the CyberPaws CTF challenge will close at the start of tonight's meeting. Remember to submit your flag! Also, if you would like a hint, you can DM a board member to receive one. 

Again, don't hesitate to reach out to me on Discord (@truegritter), if you have any questions. And as always, Don't Do Crime.

Kind Regards,
William Brooks
CyberDawgs President
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NCHA 2024_Flyer Final.pdf

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Thank you,
Denise
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Elections will be held virtually.
The following positions will be filled at elections:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Becker Campus Ambassador

Please come to elections with a preferred position in mind and a speech prepared.

Please reach out to moores6@umbc.edu or amille19@umbc.edu with any questions!

We will be meeting on Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/bgx-sbzz-xzs). The link will also be attached to this post.

We hope to see you tomorrow!

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Paid research opportunity with the School of Public Policy

When: June 3 - July 12, 2024
Format: In-person and virtual

What: You'll conduct mentored research with a faculty member at UMBC or the University of Baltimore. As a fellow, you will produce a research paper broadly focused on equity in retirement, health, and disability. You will be introduced to these topics as well as Social Security programs. The recipient of this fellowship will receive a $7,500 stipend.

How to apply: Submit a 750-word statement explaining your interest in the fellowship. Specifically, please tell us about your interest in social policy related to retirement, disability and health.  For example, how can people live better lives by improving the way Social Security programs work for them? Also, what are your current career plans, and how would this fellowship opportunity fit in with these plans? 

With your statement, please include your contact information; a copy of your transcript; and provide the names and contact information for two potential references.  
Email your application materials to:
 Hilary Budzinski Betley:  bhil1@umbc.edu
For best consideration, please submit your application no later than May 10, 2024.

Participants will be notified by May 24, 2024.
Funded by The Social Security Administration through the UMBC
RDRC https://rdrc.umbc.edu/
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Anyone on the job market knows about the importance of the résumé. This is typically an employer’s first look at who you are and what you bring to the table. That’s why it’s crucial that you can make your résumé stand out from the rest.

  1. Lead with the most relevant information. This refers to both categories and individual bullet points. You want to lead with the most important information on the top and left-hand side of the page, as well as within sections. 

  2. Your personalized LinkedIn URL. At the top of your résumé with the rest of your contact information, you can add your LinkedIn URL. Need a personalized URL that’s not full of random numbers and letters? Go to your profile, and on the right side you’ll see an option to edit "Public profile & URL.” If you need assistance with this, schedule a LinkedIn appointment with a career advisor. 

  3. Course projects. If your résumé is lacking in terms of work experiences, you can include projects from your classes. Just list the name of the project and/or course and include a few bullet points highlighting what you did. Remember: coursework experiences do count as work experiences! 

  4. Relevant coursework. By listing relevant courses, you can demonstrate that you have foundational knowledge in key areas related to the job you’re applying for. You can also show that you’ve learned specialized skills in a specific area of study. 

  5. Skills as categories. These can be comprised of hard skills (e.g., programming languages, statistical analyses, data analysis), soft skills (e.g., communication, leadership, problem-solving), and transferable skills (e.g., customer service, research skills, presentation skills).   

  6. Extracurricular activities. Adding these to your résumé can demonstrate leadership potential. They also can help highlight transferable skills that you otherwise may not be able to show on your résumé.

Looking for some examples of résumés as you build your own? Download our Career Guide and review the guidelines listed on p. 26 of the PDF.  

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Thank you! https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/141469/guest@my.umbc.edu/40d6a51be79c0673ee91e525306553e7/api/pixel Help & Advice https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/help-and-advice https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/085/94e02ee38fd8f58b976ade80c5aeab54/xsmall.png?1434550787 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/085/94e02ee38fd8f58b976ade80c5aeab54/original.png?1434550787 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/085/94e02ee38fd8f58b976ade80c5aeab54/xxlarge.png?1434550787 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/085/94e02ee38fd8f58b976ade80c5aeab54/xlarge.png?1434550787 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/085/94e02ee38fd8f58b976ade80c5aeab54/large.png?1434550787 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/085/94e02ee38fd8f58b976ade80c5aeab54/medium.png?1434550787 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/085/94e02ee38fd8f58b976ade80c5aeab54/small.png?1434550787 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/085/94e02ee38fd8f58b976ade80c5aeab54/xsmall.png?1434550787 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/085/94e02ee38fd8f58b976ade80c5aeab54/xxsmall.png?1434550787 Help & Advice 0 0 true Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:45:44 -0400 Wed, 01 May 2024 10:29:46 -0400 Advanced release conditions customize Ultra content in May Improvements to gradebook calculations, reduce animations With the latest update to Ultra in May, instructors can design a learning pathway where students must demonstrate proficiency in multiple content areas (e.g., at least 80% mastery on separate assessments) before they can move on to new subject matter. This ensures that students have a solid foundation in critical topics, enhancing preparedness as they progress to more challenging topics. By setting multiple performance criteria, instructors can tailor the learning experience for a diverse student population. The first phase of this update will support AND criteria (e.g., test 1 AND test 2 are required criteria). Later in the summer, the second phase is expected to support OR criteria.

Image 1: Example of setting AND criteria in advanced release conditions panel
Image 1: Example of setting AND criteria in advanced release conditions panel

Assessment & Grading Enhancements
Image 2: Example of adding per-question feedback when grading by question.
Image 2: Example of adding per-question feedback when grading by question.
Accessibility
  • Recognizing the diverse needs of our user community, Ultra has improved its accessibility by supporting the “prefers-reduced-motion” setting. Users who opt for reduced motion settings will experience less animation, with panels snapping into place rather than sliding, creating a more comfortable and distraction-free learning environment.
    • Mobile:
      • iOS: Accessibility > Motion > Reduce motion (on)
      • Android: Settings > Accessibility > Remove Animations (on)
    • Laptop/Desktop:
      • Windows: Settings > Accessibility > Visual effects > Animation effects (off)
      • Mac OS: System Settings > Accessibility > Display > Reduce motion (on)
Content Improvements & Engagement
  • A new safeguard prevents the push of content from Original to Ultra courses, reducing the risk of data corruption. Instructors must initiate content copying from an Ultra course. 
  • Enhancing the utility of Forms, instructors can now reuse questions when creating or editing a form.
  • Instructors can assign a Form to a Group and allow multiple attempts. This feature supports collaborative learning and continuous improvement, enabling students to refine their understanding and responses based on previous attempts and feedback.
Faculty should see the latest updates in Ultra courses around May 2-3, 2024. The next update to our Ultra test environment will take place on May 7, 2024; release notes are posted to the What's New in Ultra that same week. Faculty who are interested in test driving new features before they are released to production should open an RT ticket to request early access. Please watch the FAQs, including the What's New with Ultra page, and myUMBC for additional information about Ultra. 

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When: June 3 - July 12, 2024
Format: In-person and virtual
What: You'll conduct mentored research with a faculty member at UMBC or the University of Baltimore. As a fellow, you will produce a research paper broadly focused on equity in retirement, health, and disability. You will be introduced to these topics as well as Social Security programs. The recipient of this fellowship will receive a $7,500 stipend. 

How to apply: Submit a 750-word statement explaining your interest in the fellowship. Specifically, please tell us about your interest in social policy related to retirement, disability and health.  For example, how can people live better lives by improving the way Social Security programs work for them? Also, what are your current career plans, and how would this
fellowship opportunity fit in with these plans?  With your statement, please include your contact information; a copy of your transcript; and provide the names and contact information for two potential references.  


Email your application materials to Hilary Budzinski Betley:  bhil1@umbc.edu

For best consideration, please submit you application no later than May 10, 2024. Participants will be notified by May 24, 2024.

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