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Friday, May 29, 2020
Thursday, May 28, 2020
UMD Career Center Summer Programming
The University Career Center is ramping up our summer programming. Please share the opportunities below with your students and recent alumni. I attached a poster and an image to share on your blog, email to students, etc. As a reminder, we are still hosting individual appointments. Many thanks for sharing this information!
UMD VIRTUAL Career & Internship Fair, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 | 11 am - 3 pm
Our virtual career fair offers the opportunity for current students and alumni to connect with diverse employers seeking to hire for full-time, internship and part-time opportunities across a variety of industries. The platform will allow for chat-based interactions between candidates and employers. Need help preparing? Check this out.
REGISTER TO ATTEND:
REGISTER TO ATTEND:
- Visit CareerEco virtual fair platform to create an account and register.
- Upload your resume (employers will review these, so don't skip this step).
- Review the list of employers attending, as well as the job/internship openings.
For additional information about this event: Contact Kenyatta Malloy at ucc-recruiting@umd.edu.
Join us for a short prep session before you attend the Fair. Virtual Career Fair Prep Workshop: June 1 at 2:00 pm, June 5 at12:00 pm - 1:00 pm and June 8 at 1:00 pm.
Hosted by the University Career Center.
The University Career Center invites current UMD students and recent alumni to join us for the workshops below. RSVP for each event through your Careers4Terps account to receive the Zoom link details.
- The Basics: Jumpstart Your Job Search for Recent Alumni, June 1
- Psychology Majors: Locating and Navigating Your Remote Internship, June 10
- Employer Advice: Standing Out in a Tough Job Market, June 16
- Creating a Memorable Online Presence, June 24
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Letter Grade Policy UPDATE
Dear Students,
The website for students to record their choice of grading method for each course (pass/fail or letter grade) reopened on May 22 and will close May 31, 2020, at 11:59 pm. Students can make changes as many times during that period as they wish. Students are encouraged to update their grading method early to ensure they have the final grading method that they want. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT WAIT UNTIL MAY 31 TO LOG ON TO TESTUDO. May 31 is the last day a student may verify a grade method change.
To update your grading method:
- Go to Testudo
- Select the “UPDATE SPRING 2020 GRADING METHOD” box
- Click edit, make changes, click submit. Students must click “submit” to save changes.
- Changes made in this application will not be visible on the Grades application, nor in the Unofficial Transcripts, until the following day. Students are encouraged to check their updates the following day by viewing their grades using the Grades or Unofficial Transcript capabilities in Testudo. You will be unable to verify your grades after May 31 at 11:59 pm.
Students who wait until the last possible day to record their choice will risk making errors.
If you currently have your grading method set as the default Pass/Fail and you do not know your grades prior to using the Grades application, make sure to log on prior to May 31 and switch to Letter Grade. The next day you should be able to see the grade your instructor submitted. You may either keep the letter grade or switch back to Pass/Fail.
There are no exceptions after May 31.
If you have difficulty using the application, please send an email immediately to registrar-help@umd.edu for assistance.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Financial & Informational Resources for UMD Students during COVID-19
Below is a list of helpful financial and informational resources for UMD students during this challenging time. If you have questions about any of these resources, please reach out to the Center for Student Engagement & Financial Resources at shadygrove@umd.edu.
Extension of Spring 2020 Grading Method--FINAL deadline
As we near the completion of the spring 2020 semester, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all, as well as our faculty and staff, for the truly extraordinary flexibility and dedication you have displayed as we worked through the many challenges presented to us by the COVID-19 pandemic.
These are certainly unprecedented times, and we should all be proud of how well we have managed to cope. Over the past several months many people have worked hard, adjusting the University’s operating systems and policies to our unexpected and evolving circumstances. We have continuously reevaluated these efforts in order to be as supportive as possible and to strengthen your academic experience.
Towards that end, in March we announced the adoption of a default pass/fail grading method in consultation with current UMD students, faculty members, deans, and department chairs, as well as our peer institutions across the country. You may recall that the announcement of this interim grading policy indicated that students had a deadline of May 12, the last day of classes, to go online and elect to receive a letter grade rather than accept the pass/fail grading method.
I now understand that some students were confused or had other concerns about the process and timing required to decline the pass/fail grading option. I write today to acknowledge those concerns, and to announce an additional final period in which to choose the letter grade option.
The website for making your grading choices will open again at noon May 22, 2020, to give you another opportunity to choose to receive letter grades; it will close again at 11:59pm, May 31, 2020.
If you are satisfied with your current grading choices, you need not do anything. If, however, you wish to receive a letter grade for a course and have not yet successfully made that choice electronically, you will need to visit the website: https://app.testudo.
Please note also that extending this deadline means that availability of transcripts and diplomas will be delayed slightly after the end of the semester. We will make every effort to minimize this inconvenience.
I wish you all the very best as we finish this challenging semester and look forward to celebrating with our graduating seniors tomorrow at Maryland’s first-ever virtual commencement.
Please take care and be well,
Dr. Mary Ann Rankin
Keep Connected to UMD - May 20, 2020
Dear Terps!
You did it! The semester is done and commencement is in two days! Wow!! What a semester it has been, wonderful Terrapins. But you made it - and we did it - together as Terps! You made the move from campus to home, from classrooms to online, from in-person meetings to virtual ones. You made the transition in uncertain times and I could not be more proud of all you have overcome. You stayed the course and modeled what it means to be a Terp - sticking your neck out, one step at a time!
So, I want to say “THANK YOU!”' Thank you for supporting each other. Thank you for helping to carry this university and this community forward, even through the toughest of times. And, thank you for taking these hard-learned lessons into your future to make a better life for yourselves, for our university, and for others.
Through this semester of change and uncertainty, and beyond, I am here to remind you that Student Affairs has got you! And you’ve got this! And you did it! We celebrate you, so celebrate yourselves.
Class of 2020 - congratulations! This will always be home so we cannot wait for you to visit often. And, to all other students, we cannot wait to see you soon.
Be well, wonderful people - Patty
Patty Perillo
Vice President for Student Affairs
The Counseling Center is here for you throughout the summer.
The Counseling Center is here for you throughout the summer. To schedule a virtual appointment with a counselor, call (301) 314-7651 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
If you didn't get a chance to attend the Counseling Center's virtual mental health workshops, you can check out the recordings for each of the workshops here. And don't forget to follow us on social media to help stay connected to your mental health! You can find us on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagr
Need a remote internship/job?
APPLY FOR OPENINGS: Remote Jobs/Internships
Careers4Terps, UMD’s online job and internship listing database, has features especially for BSOS students. We pulled the virtual/remote opportunities together for quick access.
Access the full list of openings in Careers4Terps today! Use Careers4Terps is your online access to...
- Apply for internship/job openings
- Review employer information sessions/career fairs
- Research employers interested in UMD students
- Gain insights by reviewing employer notes, Document Library
- Schedule appointments with staff
- Access online tools (FOCUS2, IntrerviewStream, Vault, etc.)
- User guide tips
Protect your privacy and safely search for positions. Tips to avoid scams. Questions? Contact the University Career Center @ BSOS: ucc-bsos@umd.edu
Friday, May 22, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Maryland Today | Federal Aid Available for UMD Students Facing Pandemic-related Financial Hardships
As of Monday, 5,069 Terps had been awarded $5,069,000 using information from the 2019-20 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and another $5 million has been earmarked for students to access through the new UMD CARES Act Emergency Student Financial Aid Grant Application.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our students in so many ways, including financially,” said Patty Perillo, vice president for student affairs. “We are grateful for the vital support we’ve received from Congress to provide students with additional resources during this time.”
To be eligible to apply for a grant, students must be:
- Currently or previously enrolled in a degree or eligible certificate program for the Spring 2020 semester on or after March 13.
- Adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic campus interruption and with an emergency need.
- A U.S. citizen or someone who meets the definition of an eligible non-citizen based on federal financial aid requirements.
- Qualified under federal financial aid eligibility requirements.
- Using the funds to cover expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including food, housing, rent, utilities, course materials, technology-related needs, and health or child care.
Students who wish to apply must fill out the application and provide a statement about how the COVID-19 situation and the disruption of campus operations resulted in financial hardship.
The Office of Student Financial Aid will review applications and release decisions via email within seven to 10 business days. Emergency grants will be paid through the student billing process and can be viewed using the student financial aid portal. Applicants are encouraged to sign up for a direct deposit to allow faster access.
For more information, please visit this link.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Apply to the CCJS Honors Program
Apply to the CCJS Honors Program
The CCJS Honors Program is now accepting applications! The CCJS Honors Program is a unique opportunity for undergraduate CCJS majors to challenge themselves academically. The Honors Program is comprised of small, interactive, and rigorous courses taught by Dr. Bersani.
Students graduating from our Honors Program receive a departmental honors notation on their diploma and have the opportunity to add a very unique experience to their resumes. The application, requirements, and more information about the CCJS Honors Program is on our website.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
2020 Graduation Survey -- please complete if you're graduating!
BSOS May Grads- Congrats!
We need to hear about your experiences and post-graduation plans!
The link above directs you to the UMD First Destination/Experiences Survey.
The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete.
We realize this is a bittersweet moment, with the campus vacated and graduation celebrations relegated to the online environment. However, we are reaching out to all UMD graduating seniors to find out more about the out of classroom experiences you completed as a student, as well as your immediate post-graduation plans. We look forward to hearing from you!
Are you planning your next steps? Check out the University Career Center's tips for job searching during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The UMD First Destination/Experiences Survey is coordinated by the University Career Center & The President’s Promise. If you have already completed the survey, THANK YOU!
Note:
STILL MAKING JOB/INTERNSHIP PLANS?
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The University Career Center @ BSOS has pulled together some resources especially for you.
 Job/Internship Search Strategies for BSOS majors during COVID-19The link above provides tips to progress through the steps below. 1. Clarify your skills that can be offered to employers 2. Match your skills to fields and industries less impacted by COVID-19 3. Develop a brand and translate it to an online profile and application materials 4. Investigate openings and network If you're not sure where to start, schedule an appointment or email your career/internship related questions to ucc-bsos@umd.edu.  |
UMD Virtual Career Fair, June 9
UMD Virtual Career Fair, June 9 | 11 a.m. -3 p.m.
Our virtual career fair offers the opportunity for current students and alumni to connect with diverse employers seeking to hire for full-time, internship and part-time opportunities across a variety of industries. The event will take place using the CareerEco virtual fair platform.
The platform will allow for chat-based interactions between candidates and employers. Employers will also be able to invite individual candidates to a connect via a webcam for 1-on-1 conversations. Review more details.
For additional information about this event: Contact Kenyatta Malloy at ucc-recruiting@umd.edu
Hosted by the University Career Center.
Want to Earn Elective or GenEd Credit for Your Summer Internship? Space is Available in BSOS Internship Courses
BSOS internship courses are offered in the summer and are open to all majors.
You may qualify if:
- You have completed at least 30 credits at the end of the semester
- You have completed at least a semester at the University of Maryland
- You will be spending at least 45 hours at your internship
- You will be conducting para- or pre-professional work
- You will be receiving regular and frequent supervision from an experienced professional
Paid internships and internships in other states may qualify.
Tuition and fees apply for all summer courses, so this doesn't make sense for most students. If you think it will work for you, review the schedule for summer tuition and fees.
Two courses, BSOS 288I (1-3 credits) and BSOS 386 (3-6 credits) offer elective credit.
BSOS 355 (3 credits only) fulls the GenEd Scholarship in Practice Outside Your Major requirement. (It is the most rigorous BSOS internship course and requires both that the internship be related to the behavioral and social sciences and that the internship host allow you to show some of your work.)
To learn more, visit ter.ps/internBSOS or email Kathryn Hopps at khopps@umd.edu.
Monday, May 18, 2020
Diplomatic Security Officer Positions with Inter-Con Security
Position description
Inter-Con is searching for motivated individuals to fill the role of an Armed Diplomatic Security Officer. In this role, you’ll work as a galvanized member of an elite team of security operators protecting some of our nation’s most critical assets. You will be part of the comprehensive security solution to protect ours and visiting nations’ diplomats across multiple locations in the United States.
We offer a full range of benefits:
- Competitive pay starting at $32.57 an hour plus an additional $4.90 an hour for health and welfare
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Recognition and Reward Programs
- Training and Career Development
Work Environment and Schedule
- Job operates in client sites which could be indoors or outdoors.
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking, in the performance of daily security activities.
- Open availability Nights, Weekends, Holidays and overtime as directed (overtime occurs).
- Work various shifts and Holidays as assigned.
- Must maintain flexibility regarding job assignments and locations.
- Time flexibility depending on the needs of the company.
If you are veteran in search of a rewarding career among a team that holds an affinity for those who served as well as values your success and growth within our organization, please take a moment to review our website for all our extensive opportunities. Visit www.icsecurity.com/
Apply online: https://www.
For best consideration, apply by May 31.
Friday, May 15, 2020
BSOS May Grads- Congrats!
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We need to hear about your experiences and post-graduation plans!
The link above directs you to the UMD First Destination/Experiences Survey.
The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete.
We realize this is a bittersweet moment, with the campus vacated and graduation celebrations relegated to the online environment. However, we are reaching out to all UMD graduating seniors to find out more about the out of classroom experiences you completed as a student, as well as your immediate post-graduation plans. We look forward to hearing from you!
Are you planning your next steps? Check out the University Career Center's tips for job searching during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The UMD First Destination/Experiences Survey is coordinated by the University Career Center & The President’s Promise. If you have already completed the survey, THANK YOU!
Note: All information you provide is confidential and in compliance with FERPA regulations. Survey results will be reported only in aggregate form. Your name and contact information will not be used in any public reports generated from this data.
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