Julie Rosenthal, julier@umbc.edu to arrange for pick up.

Thanks.

Hi Retrievers!

The First Year Intervention Program, or alerts program, is one of the many services that we offer to UMBC students. Professors send alerts to let students know that they are in danger of receiving a D or F in their courses. From now through March 25th, you might receive an alert in myUMBC. If you receive an alert, here's what to do next.

1. Contact your professor. The first thing you should do is to contact your professor to figure out what your exact grade is and what you can do about it. 

2. Visit the online Action Resource Center. The Action Resource Center is an online hub of resources. Please take some time to review the many services at UMBC that are here to help you be successful.

3. Make an action plan for success. Now that you understand where you stand in your course and what resources are available to you, make a plan for being successful in the semester. The plan could include many different things, like making a study schedule, attending tutoring, or going to office hours. Each student is different, so you have to find out what will work for you.

So remember, if you get an alert, take action! Talk to your professor, seek out resources, and make a plan for success.

About the Office of Research (OR):

 

The Office of Research (OR) in the Research, Markets, and Regulations Division (RMR) is realizing the CFPB’s mission by bringing an empirical, data-driven approach to the analysis of consumer financial markets.  OR provides the main analytics to understand consumer behavior and support the Bureau’s actions in policy-making, supervision, and enforcement.

 

OR Research Assistant Program

 

The OR Research Assistant Program is a fellowship program that was developed for graduating undergraduates (recent December 2019 and May/June 2020 graduates may apply) who are interested in spending 2-4 years in the Office of Research working alongside Ph.D. researchers (which include economists, research psychologists, and research scientists) on substantial and rigorous data-oriented policy projects.  Ideally, the candidates’ time with our office would prepare them for future graduate programs such as Ph.D. programs in economics and finance, Master of Public Policy, and other graduate fields.  Successful candidates will have a proven track record of academic excellence in one or more of the following areas: economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or decisionmaking and cognitive research.  Experience in R, SAS, or Stata programming is also key.  Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, as is the demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.  

 

How to apply to the OR Research Assistant Program:

 

Visit our website: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/careers/current-openings/research-assistant-158x/.

 

 

·         Posting is open February 21, 2020 – March 13, 2020 (apply early, since we may have an application cap)

Components of the application include (check job posting for official requirements):

 

Ø  Resume (required)

Ø  School transcripts showing progress toward degree (required – unofficial okay – we can take recent graduates as well as those expecting to graduate in December 2019 or May/June 2020)

Ø  Short questionnaire (required – administered on the application website)

Ø  Cover letter (strongly recommended)

Posting to spread the word for this AWESOME event from our frequent collaborators Campus Life's Mosaic, Interfaith and Pride Centers!

Original myUMBC event here: 

PAWTalks: Ericka Hart
Exploring the anti-Black origins of sexual violence

Our Inspirational Talks series that invites speakers each semester from all over the country to discuss personal experiences relating to their identity, research and/or global issues that impact diversity and inclusion. PAWTalks is an interactive, cultural sharing experience by highlighting the richness of the various cultures through speakers from around the country representing diverse backgrounds.

This talk features Ericka Hart (she/they) a black queer femme activist, writer, highly acclaimed speaker and award-winning sexuality educator with a Master’s of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University. This program will explore the historical implications of sexual violence in the US, what feminism and neoliberalism have to do with the national discourse, and how it impacts all of us at our intersections.

Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served! All undergrads, grads, staff, and faculty are encouraged to attend! For any questions, please email Erin Waddles, Coordinator for Student Diversity and Inclusion at waddles@umbc.edu or Campus Life’s Mosaic at mosaic@umbc.edu.

Need to request disability-based accommodations or have any questions? Contact Erin Waddles (waddles@umbc.edu) or Carlos Turcios (carlos6@umbc.edu), Coordinators for Student Diversity and Inclusion.

This event count towards one row of our Mosaic Fan Card! Please click here to find out how to start earning rewards today!