UMPD crisis intervention team, new counseling services announced during RHA meeting
UMPD will have 12 officers specifically trained in crisis intervention.
UMD student bodies join to answer student questions at first-ever student fee forum
University officials joined the student bodies to answer questions from students.
UMD RHA passes bill calling for improved flood response plans
The bill passed unanimously.
UMD RHA votes in support of $15 minimum wage for student workers
The current plan has student workers receiving $15 minimum wage by 2025.
UMD pilot program gives students in need dorm supplies, kitchen appliances
The university began piloting the Terp to Terp program this semester.
UMD plans to include unlimited laundry in housing costs next fall
The university plans to readjust its current budget that will result in no added cost to students living on campus.
UMD RHA passes resolution encouraging mask-wearing on Shuttle-UM buses
The governing body passed the resolution by a vote of 17-3-1.
Dining Services, DOTS discuss solutions to staff shortages at UMD RHA town hall
DOTS and Dining Services are already looking ahead to fall 2022, and are trying to address the possibility of continued staff shortages.
UMD RHA Senate passes bill to support including unlimited laundry in housing fee
The external contract to service and maintain the machines is up for renewal this year.
UMD Student Affairs VP Patty Perillo talks vaccine distribution, fall plans at RHA meeting
The Maryland Attorney General ruled the university could not mandate the vaccines because they were released under emergency use authorization.