Where: ITE 456 (in-person) + Virtual (Webex): link • Password: qpJ2dzMZ9z8

When: Wednesday, Oct 15th, 12:00 pm –1:00 pm

Who: Graduate Assistants only (TAs, RAs, graders, peaceworkers)

Join GAAC for a campus-wide Town Hall focused on the issues that matter most to GAs. Come meet your GAAC reps, share concerns, and help shape our Meet & Confer agenda with university leadership. Free pizza & drinks (veg/halal options)—grab a slice, share your voice!

Survey Incentive (QR shared at the event)

Complete Our Meet & Confer input survey (QR will be shown in-person and on the virtual screen). 
3 Lucky winners who complete the full survey will each receive $50 in Retriever Dollars.
One entry per GA; winners notified via UMBC email

Why Attend? 

• Get clear, practical answers on benefits, workload, and policies

• Raise concerns directly (or submit anonymously)

• Help prioritize topics GAAC elevates at Meet & Confer

Discussion highlights

Shahin Hossain, a PhD student in Language, Literacy, and Culture, is conducting a research study on how undergraduate students use generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, and the impact on their writing. The goal is to better understand how these advanced technologies are changing writing practices and behavior.

Current UMBC undergraduate students who have used AI technologies for academic purposes in their writing are invited to complete an online survey, which should take no more than 10 minutes.

Students can get more information and access the survey here.

New room: Commons 331 (not ITE 456)

Facilities Management and the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services are hosting a review and update of construction projects that enhance accessibility, improve the physical environment of UMBC, and benefit the entire community while supporting accessibility for people with disabilities.  Maja Tokic, Campus Planner, will be leading the Facilities presentation. 

Note the in-person location change: ENG 027

While the event is complete, the slides are attached as a reference.  The recording of the program will be posted to the event site (click the website button)  as soon as the captioning is edited for accuracy.

Click Here To Join Online 

Password: rWvKwYtU823 (79859988 when dialing from a phone or video system)

Learn about elevator replacement progress, accessible design within renovation, and more! Current/planned projects will be discussed and campus members (especially those with disabilities) are encouraged to share ideas, some may inform the proposal process for UMBC's participation with the AccessMD Program. The presentation goes well beyond that program - and ideas from the lived experience of people with disabilities are especially important to this event.  

Daniel Teague, Acting Director of UMBC Transit will also present on both UMBC Transit as a partner for disability inclusion, as well as accessibility within UMBC Transit services.

If you are not able to attend:

Submit questions and ideas ahead of the discussion via this link. 

UMBC's  Accessible Route Map is linked here as a resource. Ideas for additional projects are also welcome at any time, please share them with FM Campus Planning via Maja Tokic, Campus Planner and Stephanie Lazarus, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator via slazar@umbc.edu / 410-455-5745.  Bring UMBC accessibility concerns to the attention of Accessibility & Disability Services at any time via this linked reporting form.