University of Baltimore Staff Senate

10/27/2023

Don't forget Monday's Costume Day Contest!
The Veterans Center and the Office of Diversity and International Services are also hosting an event from 4-5 pm on the first floor of the Student Center! Join us for treats, cupcakes, and hot apple cider!
RSVP: https://cglink.me/2g3/r2132812

10/16/2023

This clinic on Thursday, Oct. 19, is open to all UBalt students, staff and faculty.

10/13/2023

With Halloween just around the corner, the Staff Engagement Committee is thrilled to announce an exciting event to get you into the spooky spirit and promote staff engagement!

🎃 Halloween Costume Day Contest - Monday, October 30, 2023 🎃

On Monday, October 30, we invite all UBalt staff to participate in our Halloween Costume Day. It's a fantastic opportunity to showcase your creativity and embrace Halloween. Everyone can join the fun whether you're working on campus or remotely!

Here's how you can get involved:

On-Campus Staff:
Dress up in your most spooktacular, creative, or fun Halloween costumes. Feel free to unleash your inner ghost, ghoul, or other character your heart desires. You may even want to coordinate outfits with your colleagues to make it more memorable!

Remote Staff:
We don't want our remote colleagues to miss the Halloween fun, either! We'd like to encourage you to participate as well. Dress up in your Halloween costume, snap a photo, and share it with us. We'll feature your remote submissions as well.

The school's marketing team photographers will roam around campus, capturing your incredible costumes throughout the day. Don't be surprised if you see them; they're hunting for the most impressive costumes to be featured on UBalt's social media on Halloween Day, October 31st. The top three best costume winners will be contacted as well.

For questions (contact co-chairs, Amadou Bah, [email protected] or Katie Rolfes, [email protected])

09/11/2023

The Staff Senate invites you to our September meeting, today from 11:00am to 12:30pm! This will be a hybrid meeting: the Zoom link remains the same, and we will have limited seating in SC 301 for attendees.

Meeting highlights include:
• Discussion of priorities for CUSS (Council of University System Staff)
• Updates from our Staff Engagement Committee
• Information on the Task Force to Advance University Engagement
• Educational Program Opportunities from the Schaefer Center
• Announcements and Accolades – anyone is free to share during this item, so please do!

After the meeting, all staff are also invited to visit the Career & Internship Center (SC 306, just across the hall) for a Linkedin photobooth to get your professional headshot!

05/01/2023

The 2023 Staff Senate (UBSS) election is now live. View the profiles for the 11 nominees and vote for 9 senators. Senators are elected to a 2-year term beginning June 2023 and ending May 2025.
The Staff Senate is an integral part of shared governance at UBalt. The body advises President Schmoke and the Executive Committee on staff matters, recommends and reviews University policies as they affect staff, and keeps staff informed while providing a forum for discussion. As part of this body, senators are expected to:

• Communicate regularly with constituents to learn about staff needs and concerns,
• Prepare for and attend monthly staff senate meetings and other special meetings as called by the chair,
• Attend an annual one-day UBSS retreat each June,
• Communicate with chair, fellow senators, and constituents on a regular basis.

Voting will close on Friday, May 19.

Ballot is available here for eligible constituents:

04/17/2023

The time is now to run for UBalt Staff Senate!

The deadline to either nominate yourself or a colleague is this Friday April 21st. The UBSS is a crucial partner in the University’s Shared Governance Structure. Adequate representation ensures that UBalt staff are represented on matters of importance to the entire institution. If you have any questions, please e-mail [email protected]. The nomination form is linked below.

Nomination Link -

The University of Baltimore Staff Senate is accepting nominations for Senators to serve two-year terms beginning July 2023. These Senator positions are an important part of the University’s shared governance, representing staff perspectives and concerns to the administration.

06/15/2022

Sharing this important message from today's Daily Digest:
The Office of Diversity and International Services wishes to celebrate Juneteenth with The University of Baltimore community. Juneteenth, also called Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day, or Emancipation Day, is an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in The United States of America. Juneteenth, known to many as the second Independence Day, marks when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. The troops arrived two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday on June 17th 2021. The historical legacy of Juneteenth commemorates the hardships endured by enslaved African Americans and exemplifies empowerment and hopefulness. Read more about the history and significance of Juneteenth with this NPR article: https://www.npr.org/2021/06/17/1007315228/juneteenth-what-is-origin-observation

Please join us in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who have contributed to and influenced the history, culture, and achievements of The United States.

We have included below a list of events in Baltimore to celebrate Juneteenth.

05/16/2022

Check out these Wellness Fairs from DBM. Their 2022 Spring Wellness Virtual Fair events will be as fun and informative as you remember. During the virtual fairs, Health Plan vendors will share information about their no-cost wellness resources. You'll hear all about wellness coaching, weight management programs, behavioral health support, financial wellness, oral wellness, and more!

The sessions will not only be informative, they'll be FUN! Join us for games like wellness trivia, wellness wordle, and wellness jeopardy.

But wait....there's more....for each session you attend, we will enter you into a raffle for one of our wellness prizes!

An official website of the State of Maryland.

05/09/2022

Staff Senate Meeting Today at 11. Link to Zoom is on the Staff Senate Teams. http://tinyurl.com/UBSS-Schedule

04/28/2022

Professional Development Opportunity and a fun one at that! To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4392775871944034315

04/14/2022

Being in University of Baltimore Student Government Association is a great opportunity to be a leader and make positive change happen on our campus. Now is your chance to make your mark.
The deadline to complete the intent to run forms is Thursday, April 14 at 4 p.m.
Find the form and learn more at https://cglink.me/2g3/s67775 (UBalt sign-in required).

04/11/2022

"Paige's dedication to internal customer service is exemplary. She is knowledgeable and helpful, quick to respond and even quicker to help solve a problem. She has had a direct impact on my ability to more efficiently manage contractual employees and adjunct faculty. Thank you, Paige!"

Thank you John Brenner for taking the time to acknowledge your colleague!