UMD SGA wants DOTS to improve transit data technology to ease trip planning
The request calls for DOTS to allow students to plan trips using real-time transit data for Shuttle-UM buses, similar to apps such as Google Maps.
UMD SGA endorses potential new regulations for sexual misconduct cases
The SGA voiced its approval of the Campus Safety and Accountability Act, which a U.S. Senate committee will hear this summer.
SGA presidential candidates discuss affordability and student involvement in final debate
One Party candidate A.J. Pruitt and independent candidate Christopher Boretti debated for about an hour in McKeldin Library Tuesday night.
SGA candidates take part in election debate hours after Unity Party withdraws
The One Party and unaffiliated challenger Chris Boretti participated in the debate in Reckord Armory Thursday night.
Unity Party candidate Kay Barwell wants to “have a real conversation” about campus issues
The party’s platform focuses on nine goals, including preventing sexual assault and promoting transparency within the SGA.
UMD SGA wants University Police to increase their interaction with students and faculty
The plan encourages police to expand patrol of officers, further advertise the Ride Along/Walk Along Program and host more events.
Martin O’Malley will teach a political leadership course at UMD this fall
Contemporary Issues in Political Leadership and Participation; Leadership in the Information Age, is open to all undergraduate students
UMD SGA wants students to be able to use Terrapin Express at College Park restaurants
The SGA also wants students to be able to pay for Uber using Terrapin Express or a similar type of university debit account.
Students can access all of UMD’s mental health resources thanks to an SGA-created portal
The SGA expects the portal to be published within the next week.
UMD SGA supports bill to help campus community express chosen identity on school documents
The organization voted unanimously to support the proposal for the bill.