UMD Senate approves new criminal background check policy
The policy requires a criminal background check on all new staff and faculty hires.
Discussing racism from the global lens will help us address the issue at home
Racism is an international issue. It’s time we present it as one.
UMD President Pines calls for more research achievements at State of the Campus address
The university president also provided an update on diversity and inclusion initiative TerrapinStrong.
UMD invites community to provide feedback on new data privacy policies
The official set of standards are on track to go live June 30, 2022.
Community members say graphic in a UMD presentation perpetuates Asian stereotypes
The admissions and enrollment graphic included the phrases “Students of color minus Asians” and “White or Asian students."
UMD cambió las notas mínimas a aprobado/reprobado en la primavera. Ahora, el cambio continuará.
Los estudiantes que desean tomar una clase aprobado/reprobado deben obtener una calificación de C- o mayor para recibir una nota de aprobado.
UMD changed minimum grades for pass/fail in the spring. Now, the change will continue.
Students who wish to take a course pass/fail must earn a C- or higher to receive a passing grade.
UMD works to revamp privacy policy
A state bill that passed last year prompted the latest extended privacy policy proposal.
Proposal in University Senate seeks to change UMD’s mental health excused absence policy
Exact wording of any future policy changes would be decided by the Senate’s Academic Procedures & Standards Committee.
UMD Senate approves new doctorate of business administration
The program also needs approval from university President Darryll Pines, the University System of Maryland Board of Regents and the Maryland Higher Education Commission.