University Senate votes in favor of amended UMD bereavement policy
The proposal would redefine bereavement as the period of mourning after “someone close to the student” dies, and list it as an acceptable justification for an excused absence.
UMD Senate approves two new post-baccalaureate programs
The senate approved the creation of two post-baccalaureate degree programs in climate policy and hearing and speech sciences Wednesday.
SGA discusses bills on mental health absences, drink testing kits
The proposed revisions include specifying that medically necessitated absences include mental health illnesses.
UMD SGA unable to override veto of mental health excused absence bill
The bill originally passed during a meeting on March 9.