GSG representatives discuss UMD pass/fail decision from the perspective of TAs
Some TAs say they've seen a spike in attendance at their office hours.
President Pines answers questions on international students, child care at GSG meeting
The GSG also passed a resolution calling for better allocation of graduate student fees.
UMD GSG chooses vice presidents to lead body with recently elected President Dan Laffin
Laffin will be assuming the office of current GSG President Annie Rappeport.
UMD’s GSG revises bylaws in penultimate meeting of the semester
Members voted to add a Local and Civic Engagement Committee, among other changes.
UMD grads were hopeful about this year’s collective bargaining bill. Then, COVID-19 hit.
The legislation would have allowed graduate student workers to unionize legally.
UMD GSG agrees on changes to constitution, clarifying language and reshuffling exec board
Under the revised constitution, the body would have two vice presidents instead of its current eight.
Higher education should be more accessible — and colleges need to make the change
Here's what they can do to accommodate students.
UMD GSG will fund dining hall swipes for students struggling with food insecurity
Each card will hold enough money for 10 swipes.
UMD Senate struggles to recruit more grad students
Fewer than 20 graduate students applied to run for a position.
At UMD, doctoral students depend on their advisers. What can happen when things go wrong?
Part 1 of a two-part look into this complex and often fraught relationship.