The Social Work in Action (SWIA) program at UMBC-Shady Grove

I wanted to pass along an opportunity that may be of interest to your students. The Social Work in Action (SWIA) program at UMBC-Shady Grove is hosting two upcoming virtual information sessions in early May for students interested in social work and related fields like psychology, criminal justice, and sociology.

Below is a message from the SWIA team, along with a flyer that can be forwarded directly to your colleagues and students. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions to Ashley Davis.

 

"Ashley Davis" <adavis27@umbc.edu>

 

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What is social work? What do social workers do? Through Social Work in Action, you can explore what it means to be a social worker, learn from social work professionals, and explore what you can do with a social work degree.    The program offers peer-to-peer mentoring from students like you who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in social work. You’ll also work with faculty and staff who will help you navigate academic pathways and social work licensure. Social Work in Action will empower you to develop personally and professionally as you engage with local social work agencies and meet social workers in our community.     Join us for an information session to learn more.   Information Session Dates Thursday, 5/1 5:00-6:00 p.m. virtual Thursday, 5/15 5:00-6:00 p.m. virtual   Register for Information Session   To learn more visit us at shadygrove.umbc.edu/social-work-in-action or contact us at socialworkinaction@umbc.edu.

 

 

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Abraham Attenoukon (he/him/his)

STEM Ready Program Coordinator

https://shadygrove.umbc.edu/stem-ready/

Schedule A Meeting

The Universities at Shady Grove

9636 Gudelsky Drive, Building III, Office 1112

Rockville, MD 20850

Tel: 301-738-6137

STEM Ready Pathway to UMBC@USG

 

Please see information on the STEM Ready Pathway to UMBC@USG below:

Please share information about the STEM Ready Pathway Program with your students at Montgomery College. Any student who may be interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Biotechnology at UMBC’s Shady Grove campus could greatly benefit from the opportunities that we aim to provide.

STEM Ready is a unique support and career-readiness initiative designed for students committed to completing a STEM degree and becoming workforce-ready. We offer structured guidance, professional development, and access to industry-aligned opportunities that go beyond the classroom.

Key Highlights:

·  Open to all Montgomery College students—applications accepted on a rolling basis.

·  Seamless pathway to UMBC Shady Grove in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Biotechnology.

·  Career-readiness workshops, coaching, and experiential learning opportunities.

·  Dedicated program staff to support students throughout their academic journey.

We’d appreciate your help in spreading the word with any students who may benefit. More information and the application link can be found at the STEM Ready website. Additionally, a general flyer, the pathway roadmap illustration, and an informational powerpoint are attached below.

If you or your students have questions, feel free to reach out to us at stemready@umbc.edu or directly to me at ajatteno@umd.edu.

Thank you for all that you do to support student success!

Warm regards,
Abraham Attenoukon

 

 STEM Ready Information Session

 

 Copy of USG-STEM-ready-roadmap-poster-2024-FS-3.pdf

 

 USG - STEM Ready Flyer Su24 v2 (1).pdf

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Abraham Attenoukon (he/him/his)

STEM Ready Program Coordinator

https://shadygrove.umbc.edu/stem-ready/

Schedule A Meeting

The Universities at Shady Grove

9636 Gudelsky Drive, Building III, Office 1112

Rockville, MD 20850

Tel: 301-738-6137

UMBC-Shady Grove CMSC and MENG Program

 General UMBC-Shady Grove Information

 

UMBC-Shady Grove Mechanical Engineering (MENG)

MENG Website (including prerequisite list and information request)

MENG MC to UMBC Articulation Pathway

Mechanical Engineering Scholarship (see attached postcard)

 

UMBC-Shady Grove Computer Science (CMSC)

CMSC Website (including prerequisite list and information request)

CMSC MC to UMBC Articulation Pathway

 

Have a great day!

 

Sincerely, 

 

Kim Casimbon, M.S., M.Ed.

Pronouns: she, her, hers

Doctorate Candidate, Doctor of Education

Academic Advisor | Computer Science | Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering and Information Technology

 

Interested in transferring to UMBC-Shady Grove? Please visit our COEIT Pre-transfer advising page for more information. Check out my virtual office space.

 

What can I do with a Computer Science degree?

What can I do with a Mechanical Engineering degree?

 

New Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice (617)

Good evening everyone,

I'm reaching out to counseling chairs to provide information about the new Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice. The program code is 617, and it was just approved by MHEC in January. Students have reported to CJ program advisors that some counselors and records staff aren't aware of the degree, which is understandable given how new it is. Now that criminal justice has two degree programs--and because we were funneling transfer students into General Studies for so long--confusion is inevitable.

The AA in criminal justice is designed for ease of transfer to UMD. It contains all of the requirements in our current articulation agreement with USG with the addition of CCJS 222, which is a course that transfers as a direct equivalent. We've been in touch with our counterparts at the USG campus, and we're working on developing a new articulation agreement with them. They seem very excited about this new degree option for MC students. Additionally, we're working on other articulation agreements using the new AA, and it should satisfy transfer requirements for Towson, UBalt, and other local schools. 

The AAS in criminal justice (314) remains a great option for students who intend to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation from MC, particularly if their career goals involve local law enforcement.

Although General Studies - SSAH may still be the best option for students in unique circumstances, the AA in CJ is now the preferred option for students who want to transfer and receive their BAs. If there is a way to spread the word to counseling faculty, we'd be grateful if you could do so. I'd also be happy to give a brief overview at one of your department meetings if that would be helpful.

Ginger R. Robinson, JD
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice

USG Student-led Virtual Tour!

 Good Evening!

I am writing to share some exciting news! The USG Student Ambassadors have finally completed the virtual campus tour I teased last time we all met. You can view it at bit.ly/USGVirtualTour or on the top of the USG101 page. Many of you mentioned this would be super helpful to have in your repertoires to share with interested students, especially during the pandemic, so I'm hopeful this is welcome news! 

I would be super grateful if you could share this with your fellow counselors and advising faculty on each of the MC campuses should they, too, find it useful in serving students. Justin - if there is a place for it on the MC-USG webpage, that would also be excellent.

Of note: This was a completely student-run project with minimal guidance from me, and both of the student editors, as well as 5/6 of the featured Ambassadors attended MC prior to USG, so feel free to take pride in this great example of what Pathway students can accomplish! :)

Warmly,

Jen 

 

Jennifer Riehl (she/her/hers)

Senior Recruitment Coordinator

 

The Universities at Shady Grove

9636 Gudelsky Drive, Building III, Office 1116

Rockville, MD 20850

Tel: 301-738-6048*

Email: jcohen80@umd.edu

 

*Please note: During the COVID-19 mandated telework period, I will be checking voicemails only sporadically, so please email if possible or Schedule a Virtual Appointment.

 

USG Resources for Prospective Students

UMD at Shady Grove COMMUNICATION MAJOR Transfer Package

Below, we have available for you the following materials:

UMCP COMM at USG Materials

1) Informational Program Video
https://youtu.be/ETC3o_snCb8

If possible, share our SHORT 4 min info video above as we have heard students have found it a quick and easy way to understand our program!  Hope you are well and thanks for your time.--

Brian Taylor Schoem, B.A.
Academic Program Specialist, Department of Communication 
Office #: 301.738.6168
sgcomm@umd.edu

MC Guide - Applying to UM

 Hello Everyone –

‘Tis the season – students are starting to ask about how to apply to UM for next Fall 2021.  This “MC Transfer Planning Guide:  Completing Your Transfer Application to UM College Park or Shady Grove Campus” has just been updated.  

The Guide is saved to the Counseling One Drive under: Counseling (CW) Discpline - Documents\Advising Docs\Transfer

Highlights to note:

1.      While UM will be giving Freshmen a choice to apply to UM through either the Coalition Application or the Common Application, TRANSFER students are to use the MyCoalition Application only.

2.      UM now calls their Priority Deadline an “Early Action Deadline” – but the dates are the same, Early Action Deadlines are March 1 for Fall, August 1 for Spring

Hopefully you will review this Guide to update yourself on other important topics like…

• ·Proof of English Proficiency – it’s not just an associate’s degree!
• · The Correct Two International Credit Evaluation Companies accepted by UM (hint, WES is not one of them L)
• ·Recommendations, required or not?
• · The process to request a fee waiver
• ·And other trick questions that students will surely ask!

This page is not located on the MC webpage because it is not an “Official” guide but please feel free to send it to students who ask “How do I apply to Maryland?”

 

Cybersecurity and UMBC-USG

UMBC-CMSC Website: http://shadygrove.umbc.edu/cs.php  

Thank you so much for the opportunity to speak with your advisors and counselors yesterday. I have attached the powerpoint (saved to Counseling One Drive under advising docs-->transfer) that I used and welcome any and all questions.

Regarding Dana Baker's question on UMBC's cyber track courses being helpful for students to receive Cybersecurity certifications, let me clarify.

"Courses, both required and elective, in the undergraduate cybersecurity track are intended to give students a breadth of computing knowledge and the theoretical and conceptual fundamentals of networking, operating systems, computer security, and related cybersecurity topics like malware analysis, reverse engineering, and more.  Our courses are not taught to any specific certification, but with some additional personal study, these students should be fairly well-positioned for industry certification exams like the CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) and Network+/Security+, among others."

Could you forward this information to Dana and the rest of your counselors?

Best,

Jeannette Kartchner

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Jeannette Kartchner

Associate Undergraduate Program Director for CMSC

UMBC at Universities at Shady Grove

9636 Gudelsky Drive

Building IV - 3113

Rockville, MD 20850

240-665-6451

USG Virtual Resources

Yes. The best place I could think of adding it was the USG box in the Additional Transfer Resources page (since we don't yet have a specific USG page). A blurb about more information and the link to the new resource can be found there.

https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/transfer/transfer-resources.html

Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Sincerely,

Justin Edgar

Articulation and Transfer Program Manager

Montgomery College

justin.edgar@montgomerycollege.edu

240-567-9047

UMD - USG Smith School of Business

Please share the following with any MC student who has similar question. We ONLY enroll students in our program every Fall semester, due to the pre-set 2 year schedule we follow. It would not be possible for a student to start our program in the spring semester, because they would have missed essential first semester courses. FYI, below is information we share with prospective students asking about our program at Shady Grove and I've included a link to the schedule of classes students follow in the three majors we offer at Shady Grove. We require students to have completed 60 credits AND all of the required courses for our program, so it might be possible for the student to complete courses at MC over the January and Summer sessions at MC to complete the 60 credits even though the AA degree is NOT mandatory for admission. We often have 10-15% of students who return to MC in winter/summer after they enroll in our school to complete their AA degree.

The Smith School of Business is a competitive, limited enrollment program with specific GPA and courses required for best consideration of admission. Students who complete the program will earn the Bachelor of Science degree in one of three business majors and receive their University of Maryland diploma along with Smith School graduates at College Park.  You may learn more about the business majors offered at Shady Grove by accessing the links below. 

The business majors offered at Shady Grove include Accounting, Management, and Marketing. Admitted students will enroll in our day-time program as full-time students, completing 15-16 credits each semester. Students enter the program every fall semester as a cohort group and are able to complete all courses for their business degree at Shady Grove. All business courses are taught by Smith School faculty. Students complete a four-semester, fixed curriculum with a specific course schedule for their business major. For MC students, here's a link to our admissions info. document and the second page contains a chart and checklist of all required courses with MC courses that match our requirements:

https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/files/Documents/Programs/Undergraduate/ShadyGrove/mctransfers.pdf  

While the business degree received is the same for both campus locations, there are some differences in the Robert H. Smith business program at College Park and Shady Grove.  At Shady Grove:

 1. Students are admitted only in the fall semester. Due to the sequential class schedule, there are no students admitted in the spring semester.
2. The curriculum is offered as a full-time program and students who enroll commit to being a full-time student (12 or more credits/semester) for the duration of their degree. The program provides students with a course schedule to ensure graduation after four semesters and all classes are taught at Shady Grove..
3. The class schedule at Shady Grove is pre-set (see link to the two-year schedule for each major below) and is offered in a sequential 4 semester format providing 15 credits per semester as students pay a flat full-time tuition each semester.
4. Shady Grove is a satellite campus (no nearby student housing) with about 30% of Smith students commute from College Park and the surrounding area. Daily bus service is provided between the College Park campus and Shady Grove each semester.  
5. BMGT core classes (BMGT340, 350, etc.) at Shady Grove are taught in smaller classroom sections, not in large lecture halls.
6. Student life at Shady Grove is vital to student success and there are several student clubs and organizations for students. Clubs offer both social events and professional development opportunities.

Class Schedule for Smith School Business Majors at Shady Grove:
http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/programs/undergraduate-programs/shady-grove/shady-grove-course-sequence-guide  

Luke Glasgow

Director, Smith Undergraduate Programs at Shady Grove

Robert H. Smith School of Business

phone: (301) 738-6051 fax: (301) 738-6320

9630 Gudelsky Dr., Bldg. II-2022 Rockville, MD  20850

lglasgow@rhsmith.umd.edu

https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/

USG - Transfer Access Coordinator

Dear MC Colleagues,

 

I regret to inform you that I am resigning from my role as the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) Transfer Access Coordinator effective May 20^th. I plan to relocate to my hometown of Atlanta, GA this summer. I’d like to personally thank you for supporting and promoting USG Transfer Access Programs. These programs could not have grown without you informing and educating students about their existence.  

 

Effective May 23^rd please refer prospective students to following USG staff members:

 

Mr. Justin Edgar

jedgar@umd.edu

301-738-6071

Director of Recruitment and Transfer Access

Justin can meet/speak with students interested in the Terp Transfer Partnership, Hawk Line, or Bee Line transfer access programs

 

Ms. Jennifer “Jen” Cohen

301-738- 6048

Jcohen80@umd.edu

Senior Recruitment Coordinator

Jen can meet/speak with prospective students interested in any USG program

 

Office hours for Rockville and Germantown campus locations will resume August 22, 2016.

 

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

 

Regards,

 

Amandalynn D. Green

Transfer Access Coordinator

The Universities at Shady Grove

Center for Recruitment & Transfer Access

Phone: 301-738-6173

Email: agreen16@umd.edu

Advising in the Life Science Program

Course in three disciplines have been created that prepare our students to transfer seamlessly to the University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) or to the Universities at Shady Grove (USG).  Maryland-bound students in the Life Sciences program should be strongly advised to fulfill UMCP requirements for the Biological Sciences majors by taking the following course sequences. These courses were developed in collaboration with UMCP faculty and are equivalent to required courses taken by UMCP students.

1)      Calculus for Life Science I & II (MC, MATH 170/171; UMCP, MATH 130/131)

·         Highlights the importance of  understanding  the fundamental concepts of Calculus through a life science lens

·         The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) at UMCP recommends our MATH 170/171 sequence over our MATH 181/182 sequence.

·         Students in the Life Science program are strongly encouraged to complete two semesters of Calculus. Take both semesters at MC! The approach and textbook will be the same.

2)      Physics for Life Science I & II (MC PHYS 233/234; UMD PHYS 131/132).

·         Preferred physics sequence for Biological Science majors.

·         Students on a pathway that allows them to complete their first semester of Calculus with at least two semesters remaining at MC, should be strongly encouraged to take the Physics for Life Science sequence prior to leaving MC.  Required in the junior year of the Biological Sciences program at UMCP and USG, students who are mathematically prepared will benefit from taking physics as part of their sophomore sequence.

3)      Principles of Biology III (MC BIOL 252; UMD BSCI 207)

·         MC’s BIOL 252 transfers as the third of three “Principles” courses at UMCP and provides the foundation for junior- and senior-level coursework at UMCP and USG. 

·         This course is a Biological Sciences program requirement at UMCP and USG (preferred over microbiology).  It is generally taken in the first semester of the sophomore year.

I encourage you to advise your students to enroll in these courses if appropriate.  Each transfer has specific and equivalent courses to UMCP and USG.  If you or your students have any questions or concerns about these courses, please feel free to contact me directly (240-567-1690 or james.sniezek@montgomerycollege.edu). Students are also encouraged to contact a Life Science Program advisor.  They are:  Dr. Gina Wesley, Rockville; Dr. Lori Kelman, Germantown; and Dr. Valerie Lantz, Takoma Park/ Silver Spring.

Public Health Sciences/Health Education Program Updates

I wanted to inform you that as of Tuesday November 24 MHEC approved the new AS in Public Health Sciences.  The number is 415.  This program accompanies the existing articulation with USG.  As of Spring 2016 no student will be admitted into the public health science program at Shady Grove unless they have completed the BS in public health sciences  here at MC.  USG will be working with students previously admitted under other majors to help them complete the program.

In addition there have been some changes to the existing health education program (186).  Chemistry has been dropped as a requirement (since College Park has done the same) and an additional health elective has been substituted.  This has adjusted the program to 60 credits.  This program transfers well to College Park’s Community Health major which has a behavioral health focus unlike the public health program which has a biological health focus.  In addition, there was a mistake in the catalog, students need to make sure that 2 of their chosen electives are at the 200 level (the catalog reads 1).  I have alerted the curriculum committee regarding the error.  Since there are other details in each program  which may impact the student’s choice of electives it is probably best if you send them to me for advising.  Thank you.  Edwards, Maureen

 

MC Counselor Newsletter- USG News You Can Use

Transfer Access Programs Currently, Transfer Access Programs (TAP) include the University of Maryland, College Park Terp Transfer Partnership (TTP) and the University of Baltimore Bee Line. Stay tuned as additional USG partner institutions will likely be signing on to offer their own Transfer Access Programs next semester. USG’s Transfer Access Programs in conjunction with MC have been a rousing success thus far. Recruitment for the Spring saw a record number of applications and MC students selected for both the UMD Terp Transfer Partnership (TTP) and the University of Baltimore Bee Line. Initial data from a review of the first year of the TTP shows many positive trends related to AA completion, MC GPAs, and GPAs upon completion of the first semester in the UMD program at USG.   USG’s Transfer Access Program Coordinator, Amandalynn Green, will be visiting the MC campuses throughout the semester. Amandalynn can be reached at agreen16@umd.edu. Please refer to the schedule below and encourage interested or current Transfer Access Program students  to set up appointments or drop by.   MC Rockville – Mondays and Wednesdays, 9am-5:30pm, MT-305E MC Germantown – Tuesdays, 9am-5:30pm, SA-172 MC Takoma Park/Silver Spring – By appointment only; encourage interested students to send email. USG will again be hosting Transfer Access Program Information Nights this semester for interested students to learn more. The next event will be on Wednesday, April 1st, from 6:30-8:30pm. Scholarship Update As most of you are aware, students at USG can apply not only for scholarships from their home institutions, but also from USG directly. For the Spring 2015 semester, we received 523 scholarship applications from students at USG and expect to award approximately $177,000. This represents a 46% increase in awarded scholarship funds as compared to the Spring 2014 semester. It also brings the total awarded during the 2014-2015 academic year to over $800,000! Student and Academic Services Spotlight At USG, we strive to provide students with all the tools they need for success – without having to leave campus. USG’s Student and Academic Services (SAS) consists of five centers that work together in support of this mission: The Office of Student Services (OSS) strives to offer students a healthy school/life balance while promoting academic and professional success. OSS provides assistance in the following areas: Financial aid and scholarships International and veteran student services Registration and course sharing Student organizations and student life ​The Career & Internship Services Center (CISC) assists students with career advising and professional development needs and they prepare for and secure internships and jobs. CISC offers: Resume and cover letter assistance Weekly job and internship postings Interview preparedness training Career assessments to help determine pathways Workshops and events designed to connect students to regional employers The Center for Academic Success (CAS) provides services and support to help students achieve their academic best, such as: Personalized academic coaching and tutoring Workshops for textbook reading, time management, and more Writing consultations Disability Support Services The Center for Counseling & Consultation (CCC) offers free services to enhance students’ overall well-being: Individual, group, and couples counseling Interest and personality testing Workshops to promote the mind-body connection Daily walk-in hours and crisis management The Center for Recruitment & Transfer Access (CRTA) provides services and guidance to prospective students considering programs at USG via: Open House events and campus tours Transfer Access Program advising Weekly walk-in hours for on-on-one guidance The USG Student Ambassador Program

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