About the Graduate Student Success Committee (GSSC)

Mission Statement

The Graduate Student Success Committee (GSSC) aims to promote holistic well-being for graduate students. Specifically, our job is to act as resources and advocates for anything related to academics and mental and physical well-being.

This committee highlights the interconnectedness of these aspects, as they are necessary for graduate student success. GSSC facilitates events that are of use for graduate students’ well-being, as well as helps disseminate information about resources available on campus.

What we do:

    • Serve as liaisons to graduate student resources.
    • Graduate Student Fest (every Fall)
    • Headshot events for graduate students
    • Campus partnerships with AOK Library, PROMISE, etc.
    • …and so much more!

If you have an idea for an event? Let us know!

 

Show Upcoming

Feb
19

Commuter Rescue

It's a bird, it's a plane-! No! It's Commuter Rescue

Location

The Commons : 328

Date & Time

February 19, 2020, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Join OCSS as the Commuter Assistants host our Commuter Rescue Workshop of February! Come enjoy free Chick-fil-A and learn how to prep for doing your tax returns and resources offered at UMBC.

Feb
18

Teaching Undergraduate STEM

PROMISE CIRTL Future Faculty Series

Location

The Commons : 331

Date & Time

February 18, 2020, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Description

This session will briefly introduce what is known about how people learn and how that should translate into your teaching practices. This one hour session will begin the discussion on active...

Feb
18

COEIT Town Hall

Meet with Dr. Joshi, Dr. Nicholas, and your GSA Senators

Location

The Commons : 318

Date & Time

February 18, 2020, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Description

Join GSA Senators as well as Faculty from COEIT-- Dr. Anupam Joshi and Dr. Charles Nicholas-- for an opportunity for an Open Forum to discuss concerns you have with your grad school progression,...

Feb
18

Good Morning Commuters

Location

The Commons : Mainstreet

Date & Time

February 18, 2020, 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Description

Enjoy breakfast with other UMBC commuters and get connected with on-campus resources! There isn't a better way to start your day! FREE with the one-time purchase of a Commuter Gold Card; you...

Feb
16

Maryland College Survey

Check your email! Win Retriever Dollars and more!

Location

Online

Date & Time

February 16, 2020, 9:00 am – Mar 8, 2020 10:00 am

Description

Students, check your emails!!!!   Fill out the Maryland College Survey, and you'll be entered to win a FREE Nintendo Switch and 200 people wiII win $10 in food funds!  We want to hear from...

Feb
15

Free Tax Preparation

Location

Apartment Community Center

Date & Time

February 15, 2020, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Description

UMBC VITA is a group of trained, student volunteers who prepare tax returns for free.  Eligible clients earn less than $56,000 in household income.  Appointments are required. ...

Feb
14

OCSS Loves Transfers

Transfer students are pretty sweet!

Location

On Campus : Gameroom

Date & Time

February 14, 2020, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Join your TSN Leaders for a special Valentine's Day event! Bring your SO, bestie, or come meet new folx as we decorate heart-shaped cookies, make valentines, and snack on some candy! 

Feb
13

Cupid's Questions

Candy, Cookies, and Questions, Oh My!

Location

The Commons : Lower Flat Tuesdays

Date & Time

February 13, 2020, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Description

Enjoy some sweets while playing bingo and trivia! Test your knowledge on topics such as pop culture, sexual health, campus resources, and more while competing against your friends to win prizes!