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<Title>Vital Signs May Issue</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>The May issue of Vital Signs is now available. You can find a graphic version <a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAFhq6QE_s0/aVlNntEo-cfJyswI46yGgQ/view?utm_content=DAFhq6QE_s0&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=homepage_design_menu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a> and a text-only version <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZFTIFywlpGKEKN6TEU_SOfkLHI7uCszWiXZJ2ieO-cg/edit?usp=share_link" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.</div></div>
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<Summary>The May issue of Vital Signs is now available. You can find a graphic version here and a text-only version here.</Summary>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="133136" important="false" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/133136">
<Title>URA Deadline extended until Friday!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">There is still time to submit your application for the 2023-24 Undergraduate Research Award- the deadline has been extended until this Friday, May 5!<div><br></div>
    <div>Get up to $1500  to support your research or creative work. All majors welcome!</div>
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    <div><a href="https://ur.umbc.edu/ura/">https://ur.umbc.edu/ura/</a></div>
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<Summary>There is still time to submit your application for the 2023-24 Undergraduate Research Award- the deadline has been extended until this Friday, May 5!    Get up to $1500  to support your research...</Summary>
<Website>https://ur.umbc.edu/ura/</Website>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="132978" important="false" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/132978">
<Title>Get Ultra-Ready: Access comprehensive training &amp; support</Title>
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    <p><span>As UMBC gears up to </span><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/130227/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>fully adopt Blackboard Ultra by the Spring 2025 term</span></a><span>, multiple training and support resources are available to help instructors become familiar with Ultra and successfully navigate the migration process. Ultra is designed with ease of use in mind, offering an intuitive interface and user-friendly features. Whether you are new to Ultra or need a refresher, many of these resources are designed to help leverage Ultra's innovative functionality. </span></p>
    <p><span><strong>Training</strong></span></p>
    <p><span>Our training allows participants to learn directly from experts, ask questions, and gain insights in real-time. Instructional Technology offers </span><a href="https://ultra.umbc.edu/training/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Ultra Essentials</span></a><span>, a series of five specific workshops tailored to various aspects of Ultra such as course design, assessment tools, grading, communication, and planning your migration roadmap. Other topics available include </span><a href="https://wiki.umbc.edu/display/faq/Ally" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Ally and accessibility</span></a><span> and deeper dives into tests and question banks, rubrics, managing groups, and supporting large courses.</span></p>
    <p><span>Additionally, we offer: </span></p>
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    <li><p><a href="https://ultra.umbc.edu/training/ultra-training-archives/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Extensive recording archives</span></a><span> for faculty to access training materials to revisit - </span><span>Available Now</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Our </span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events?mode=upcoming&amp;tag=whats-new" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>What's New in Ultra for Teaching and Learning webinars</span></a><span> provides the latest information about new features in Ultra - </span><span>Offered in January, May, and August every year.</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>A course migration and design guide to help instructors migrate their courses from Original to Ultra - </span><span>Available in </span><span><strong>December 2023</strong></span></p></li>
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    <p><span>Our training formats support the unique needs and preferences of the UMBC community including live webinars, faculty show and tell, and multi-model (e.g., hyflex). Typically scheduled during the lunch break, training </span><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/request-tracker-rt/doit-myumbc-blackboard/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>can also be customized</span></a><span> to meet department needs or schedules.</span></p>
    <p><span><strong>Support &amp; Outreach</strong></span></p>
    <p><span>UMBC offers multiple options for getting help and staying informed. </span></p>
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    <li><p><span>Users can </span><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/request-tracker-rt/doit-myumbc-blackboard/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>submit an RT ticket</span></a><span> to address specific concerns or issues or </span><a href="https://wiki.umbc.edu/display/faq/Blackboard" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>browse the comprehensive FAQs</span></a><span> for quick answers to common questions.</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Take advantage of virtual drop-in hours to receive real-time support. The </span><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/82265/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Ultra Ambassadors program</span></a><span> and Instructional Technology's consulting services also offer personalized guidance. </span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Monthly Ultra updates are </span><a href="https://wiki.umbc.edu/x/LohnB" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>posted to the FAQs</span></a><span> and </span><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/?tag=ultra-update" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>myUMBC</span></a><span> to provide the latest information about enhancements and features. We also </span><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/?tag=effective-practices" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>share effective practices for using Ultra and other instructional technologies</span></a><span>.</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>The </span><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/?tag=doit-news" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>DoIT News Bulletin</span></a><span>, distributed via email, keeps the UMBC community updated on the latest news and development. You may observe contextual messages within Blackboard when you log in or mouseover certain areas or tools.</span></p></li>
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    <p><span>By leveraging these varied training, support, and outreach formats, the UMBC community remains informed, connected, and equipped to adapt to the evolving landscape of Blackboard Ultra as we progress towards full adoption in Spring 2025.</span></p>
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    <p><small>---</small></p>
    <p><small><em>UMBC is committed to providing a consistent learning experience for everyone. The <a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/130227/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">last day we will support Blackboard Original</a> is December 31, 2024. Please check out our training and support: <a href="http://umbc.edu/go/ultra" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">umbc.edu/go/ultra</a></em></small></p>
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<Title>May is Mental Health Awareness Month</Title>
<Tagline>Join the More Than Enough Campaign</Tagline>
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    <div>Each year, millions of people navigate the lived experience of mental illness.  <a href="http://accessibility.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">UMBC's Office of Accessibility and Disability Services</a>, in solidarity with Student Disability Services, joins the movement  with its many departmental partnerships, to promote mental health awareness, fight stigma, and provide support. One in five people will have a mental health diagnosis in their lifetime.  We are in this together, indeed, we are stronger together for mental health.<br>
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    <a href="https://nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">#More Than Enough </a>is this year's motto from NAMI:  <a href="https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">more information about Mental Health Awareness Month from NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness), including promotional material, is linked here.</a>
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    <a href="https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">NAMI shares information about identity and cultural aspects</a> that influence individual journeys, including <a href="https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/People-with-Disabilities" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">people living with a disability</a>.  They also link to <a href="https://themighty.com/2020/06/therapists-with-disabilities/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">this article on why having mental health professionals with disabilities is important</a>.</div>
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    <div>One challenging area is ending the stigma toward mental health, behavioral health or substance use disorders - <a href="https://www.onourownmd.org/s/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">On Our Own of Maryland</a>'s Distorted Perceptions/Refocus Look Again Campaign is a local Anti-Stigma initiative that support mental health by working to end stigma.  <a href="https://refocuslookagain.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">More information on their campaign is linked here</a>.</div>
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    <div>In addition to the information above, UMBC has many resources and opportunities outlined here:</div>
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    <strong><u><em>Students</em></u> </strong>(undergraduate and graduate) groups and resources include:</div>
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    <a href="https://health.umbc.edu/counseling-services/counseling/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">UMBC Retriever Integrated Heath has counseling and related services (Link) which includes</a><a href="https://counseling.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><br></a><div><ul>
    <li><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/healthed/posts/115499" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">In-person space for private virtual appointments and Mind Spa amenities</a></li>
    <li>Online support via <a href="https://counseling.umbc.edu/resources/togetherall/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Togetherall, Welltrack</a> and Kognito.</li>
    <li><a href="https://health.umbc.edu/counseling-services/resources/on-campus-resources/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Mind Spa</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://wellness.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Wellness Initiative (link)</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/health/posts/119224" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Reach out Retrievers for connecting with a peer</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/umbcnami" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">UMBC NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Student Group</a></li>
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    <em><strong>Faculty and staff</strong></em> mental health supports available through Human Resources include:</div>
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    <li>Access to mental health providers and wellness coaches through <a href="https://hr.umbc.edu/benefits/benefit-providers/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">employee health benefit</a><a href="https://hr.umbc.edu/benefits/benefit-providers/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">s</a>.</li>
    <li>EAP provides <a href="https://hr.umbc.edu/benefits/benefit-information/employee-assistance-program/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">24/7 free confidential counseling to employees and their household members via the USM Employee Assistance Program (link)</a>
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    <li>UMBC's <a href="https://wellness.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Wellness Initiative</a> provides a range of activities that support mental health</li>
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    <div>If a campus member's health situation changes (such as a recent injury or diagnosis, they can apply for, or update academic accommodation requests via <a href="https://sds.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Student Disability Services (link) </a>and work-related accommodations via <a href="https://accessibility.umbc.edu/employee-accommodations/requesting-work-related-accommodations-at-umbc-procedures/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Accessibility &amp; Disability Services (link)</a>.  ADS works in partnership with HR for faculty, staff and student worker job-related situations.</div>
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    <br><div>While some 24 hour resources are provided, it's important to know that  anyone can have a moment of crisis, and are people available to listen and help via the following resources:<br>
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    <li><a href="https://988lifeline.org/chat/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">988 Lifeline for Suicide and Crisis Support</a></li>
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    <a href="https://211md.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Maryland 211, as in, dial 2-1-1 for help</a><br>
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    <a href="https://afsp.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</a> 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or use the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741<br>
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    <li><a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Trevor Project link for LGBTQ Crisis Services</a></li>
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    <div>Have a safe and healthy month!</div>
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    <p><span>One of the many benefits of being a Media and Communication Studies major is the diversity of careers you can choose from. From being a copywriter to running human resources, this major allows for a broad selection of paths for you to follow. One popular choice for MCS majors is Public Relations – or PR for short. Bradley Ingram ('18) is one of those UMBC alumni who graduated with his MCS degree and chose the path of public relations. He is currently working at</span><a href="https://www.zenogroup.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Zeno Group</span></a><span> as Account Supervisor in their Health and Wellness Practice. Outside of work, he loves exploring new restaurants, partaking in photography, golfing, and cheering on UMBC's sports teams.</span></p>
    <p><span>Ingram's path is one with many turns, working for big and small agencies alike. He helped a number of clients of all business sizes. He had gained his experience outside of the classroom through working internships, one company he worked for being</span><a href="https://lightgrid.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>LightGrid LLC</span></a><span>. He would also develop his skills through working with UMBC's </span><a href="https://retrieverweekly.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Retriever Weekly</span></a><span> and Student Life. These roles range from media relations, crisis communications, corporate communications, to even a combination of all three.</span></p>
    <p><span> </span><span>One of the big challenges when it comes to getting into the field, according to Ingram, is getting that first internship. The field of PR is quite competitive, so it may seem very hard to have yourself stand out. Despite this, Bradley notes that your first job is not your last job, and that any experience, be it in or out of school, is a good experience. Another struggle that may happen when starting out is the pacing. “The news cycle and projects”, he comments, “are not confined to a 9-5 workday and getting used to a faster pace environment can be an adjustment”.</span></p></span><p><span><span>For current MCS students wanting to take this career path in PR, Bradley recommends using the news as your best resource. "Staying on top of national, local, and industry specific news will help you not only stay informed, but also understand how stories are written and what kinds of stories get picked up." He adds, "This doesn't mean reading the </span><span>Washington Post</span><span> from cover to cover, but developing a regular appetite for consuming the news will serve you throughout your career." Some newsletters he recommends subscribing to are </span><a href="https://morningconsult.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Morning Consult</span></a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.axios.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Axios</span></a><span> – as they are bite sized ways to get your daily news that take only a few minutes. He also recommends reading industry publications like </span><a href="https://adage.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Ad Age</span></a><span> and</span><a href="https://www.prweek.com/us" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>PR Week</span></a><span>, as well as going to </span><a href="https://www.prsa.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>The Public Relations Society of America</span></a><span> (</span><a href="https://www.prsa.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>PRSA</span></a><span>) events to learn from PR professionals.</span></span></p>
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    <div>Please also see the link to the event on the Pre-Law Advising<strong> <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/prelawadvising/events/117581" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">myUMBC</a>.  </strong>
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<Title>Student Recognition Week</Title>
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    <li><span>Undergraduate Research Award Scholars</span></li>
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    <br><span>We hope faculty and staff will look at the SHAB to find the students they work with and mentor and celebrate the awards and honors these Retrievers have earned! Congratulate these students on social media with #UMBCproud!</span><br><br><a href="https://provost.umbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/46/2023/05/UMBC-Student-Honors-Awards-2023-final.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong><span>Student Honors and Awards 2023</span></strong></a><br><br><em>From the Office of the Provost</em>
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    <strong><span><u>Voting</u></span></strong> is now underway!!</div>
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    <div>Please use this link to choose your next year's Eboard! Note that you will need to view the google slides (link in forms) to view all of the candidates speeches.</div>
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    <strong><u>Link to the election forms: </u></strong><a href="https://forms.gle/zaC3NUVhubYHW1W57" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://forms.gle/zaC3NUVhubYHW1W57</a>
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    <div>Also, please remember that we will have our <strong>Bieothics Panel THIS MONDAY from 11-1pm in SHER 150</strong>. We look forward to seeing you all there!</div>
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