In the inaugural episode of the Educause Exchange Podcast, Associate Provost and Deputy CIO Bob Carpenter contributes his views on how UMBC should use analytics and predictive models to support students. In this episode, entitled The Ethical Issues Around Learning Analytics(10 minutes long), he argues that we must not use learning analytics to foreclose opportunities to students. We must act as an agent for the student, supporting them in the pursuit of their educational goals. A student’s “grit” matters for their success; our models won’t always capture it.
Babu Raman is currently the Strategy Leader for Bioengineering and Bioprocessing R&D at Corteva™ Agriscience, Indianapolis, IN. Babu obtained his PhD in Biochemical Engineering from University of Maryland Baltimore County and was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Oak Ridge National Lab, prior to joining Corteva (then Dow AgroSciences) in 2011. At Corteva, Babu led the development and establishment of the Systems Biology program for targeted engineering of microbial systems for natural product biosynthesis. Subsequently, he served as the Engineering & Systems Biology Platform Leader, responsible for the continued development and deployment of core technologies in automated and high-throughput strain engineering. Babu is passionate about emerging technologies and is actively engaged in identifying and brining in external technologies for accelerating internal R&D efforts.
Renne works at Form Energy as a Battery Engineer.
Session 1: Debunking Graduate School Myths
(Monday, Nov 9th, 2020, 1 pm - 2 pm)
Do you know the GRE is optional for some graduate programs? Join us as we debunk common myths of Graduate School and let go of the false preconceptions of what graduate school entails.
Session 2: What's Research Got To Do With It?!?!?
(Tuesday, Dec 1st, 2020, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
Research allows us to dive deeper into a field of study and find hidden treasures within those fields. Join us as we discuss the multiple benefits of research and how powerful it is to set forth exploration of graduate education!
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Session 3: The Politics of Graduate School: Building Relationships
(Monday, March 1st, 2021, 1 pm - 2 pm)
Networking and cultivating relationships are essential for your graduate career. Graduate School is not a smooth trail, and the right relationships can be what helps keep one motivated through it all. Join us as we discuss how to build effective relationships with faculty and peers!
Session 4: Thriving in Graduate School
(Tuesday, April 6th, 2021, 1 pm - 2 pm)
We all know that Graduate School is not easy. That does not mean that it is impossible for you to prosper while completing your graduate program. Join us as we dive into the tips and tricks of successful completion of your graduate degree.
The UMBC Music Department is pleased to introduce our virtual options to experience life as a music major!
Saturday, November 7th is our Virtual Visit Day. Attendees will get a virtual tour of our facilities, learn about our scholarships, meet our ensemble directors, and learn about individual majors in breakout sessions. The day will begin at 9 am and will run for approximately 90 minutes. Registration is now open.
Observe our classes and meet our professors! Schedule a free one-on-one lesson with our faculty! Prospective students, parents, and guardians are welcome to attend the Music Department Virtual Visit Week (Nov 9-13). Sign-up today.
Can’t wait to visit? Contact us to arrange a personal appointment.
Please review and share the following information with any employee that has a role in payroll including payroll preparers, approvers, and any alternates that are needed during the shortened payroll schedule around the holidays. If you are in a primary role and know you will be off during one of these impacted pay cycles, please communicate to your alternates so there is adequate coverage.
Payroll Calendar
The November - January calendar is posted. We have updated the calendar to show the upcoming holiday closures. We will notify you immediately should any more changes happen that will modify the calendar and post the updates to the Payroll Preparer myUMBC group.
https://hr.umbc.edu/payroll-calendar/
Please pay close attention to the following dates:
November 13th – PR11 TIME-ENTRY EARLY OPEN
November 17th – PR11 EARLY TIME-ENTRY CORRECTIONS
December 1st- 13&14 PAPERWORK DEADLINE
December 11th – PR13 TIME-ENTRY EARLY OPEN
DECEMBER 15th- PR13 EARLY TIME-ENTRY CORRECTIONS
DECEMBER 21st- PR14 ONE DAY TIME-ENTRY
January 11th – PR15 ONE DAY TIME-ENTRY
We have highlighted all one-day time-entries and adjusted documents due to payroll dates. Please be sure to have someone available either the primary or the backup payroll preparer for time-entry after the holidays as this will be a one-day time-entry. Also, time-sheets will need to be approved while on holiday break.
Direct Deposit
Direct Deposit is strongly recommend. We currently mail all checks for employees that have not signed up for direct deposit. We have been experiencing major delays with the United States Postal Services. These delays could increase over the holiday period.
Electronic Time Sheet (ETS) Approvals
The ETS approval schedule will also be impacted by the holiday schedule. Time sheets for PR11 must be approved no later than November 12th. Time sheets for pay end date PR13 must be approved no later than December 10th. Time sheets for pay end date PR14 must be approved no later than December 18th. Failure to approve ETS by the deadline may result in employees not being paid in a timely manner.
On Tuesday, November 3 from 7pm - midnight, GSA will hostElection Night Extravaganza along with the Center for Democracy and Civic Life and SGA. Election Night Extravaganza is a UMBC tradition: a night of conversation, connection, music, and games as we watch the election results come in and celebrate together. Please RSVPhere and help us to promote the program in your networks. Make sure to check your email for login information, which will be sent from civiclife@umbc.edu.
To celebrate in style, we are also offering a limited number of Cast Your Whole Vote-themed packages that include a t-shirt, stickers, a button, and a tote bag. You can request a package by followingthis link. We encourage you to wear your t-shirt and make use of the other Cast Your Whole Vote-themed items on Election Day!