New UMD RHA committee set to focus on accessibility, disability rights
The committee plans to work with this university’s accessibility and disability service department to make accessibility resources more readily available.
UMD students attend SGA committees in anticipation of divestment resolution
Students hoped to gain committee voting rights for the resolution, which could be introduced in an SGA general body meeting as early as next week.
UMD Senate approves new criminal background check policy
The policy requires a criminal background check on all new staff and faculty hires.
College Park Council talks feasibility of city takeover of some county responsibilities
Building development and permitting processes could be more efficient if the city assumes control, according to a draft of a feasibility study.
UMD’s GSG revises bylaws in penultimate meeting of the semester
Members voted to add a Local and Civic Engagement Committee, among other changes.
Days after 9-hour meeting, SGA president vetoes revised bylaws, standing rules of order
Several members of the body are pushing for an emergency meeting to override the veto.
As coronavirus spreads, UMD’s graduate school modifies its policy on remote defenses
The university announced Tuesday that students should not plan on returning to the campus until at least April 10.
Academic institutions enable the abuse of students
Academia's power dynamics are used for evil. Students need real support against it.
College Park voters will weigh in on council members’ term lengths on this year’s ballot
They are adding two new questions for constituents to answer.
RHA and UMPD form committee aimed at improving students’ relationship with police
The committee is expected to have seven people, all of them RHA members.