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

Oct
9

Censorship Leaves Us in the Dark

Illuminating the Tradition of Banning and Contesting Books

Location

Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Gallery

Date & Time

October 9, 2019, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Description

Join Dr. Christopher Allen Varlack (Honors College and Individualized Study Program) and Jeremy Weiner (Individualized Study Program) for an exciting and informative discussion on banned books and...

Oct
8

Good Morning Commuters

Start your day off right with OCSS!

Location

The Commons : Mainstreet

Date & Time

October 8, 2019, 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...

Oct
5

Practical Steps to Completing Your Thesis or Dissertation

Saturday Success Seminar for graduate students

Location

Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 7th Floor Open Area

Date & Time

October 5, 2019, 10:10 am – 12:10 pm

Description

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2019 Location: AOK Library, 7th Floor, Open Area Time: 10:10 AM (Library opens at 10 am sharp) In this presentation you would learn several tips, tools, techniques,...

Oct
4

Dissertation House for Non-Traditional Students/Workers

UMBC employers doing a master or PhD and student workers

Location

Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 767

Date & Time

October 4, 2019, 9:00 am – Oct 5, 2019 5:00 pm

Description

This activity is open to any full-time UMBC employee who is working on a thesis or dissertation, at any university, e.g., UMBC employees who are in the doctoral program at Frostburg University....

Oct
2

Transfer Student Workshop

Cooking on a Budget

Location

The Commons : 331

Date & Time

October 2, 2019, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Join your Transfer Student Network Leaders for this 7 week series targeted to transfer students!  Free food and exposure to campus resources at each workshop.  The theme is Cooking on a Budget....

Oct
1

GSO Training

Learn about event planning best practices!

Location

The Commons : 331

Date & Time

October 1, 2019, 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Description

GSA will be hosting two GSO training and discussion sessions to answer your Graduate Student Organization- related questions. This informational session will review registration, the allocation...