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

Sep
24

Flu Shot Clinic

Get Your Flu Shot Today & Keep the Viruses Away!

Location

The Commons : Main Street

Date & Time

September 24, 2014, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Description

University Health Services is providing flu shots to the students, staff and faculty of UMBC. The cost of the flu shot is $20.00. Payment at the clinic can be made by cash, check, or UMBC...

Sep
23

Condom Sense

Honest & Open Sex Chat with Q&A

Location

The Commons : LL Flat Tuesdays

Date & Time

September 23, 2014, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join the Peer Health Educators for an open and honest Q&A event on sex! Bring your questions on anything related to sex, sexual health, relationships, STIs, pregnancy, contraception, etc. Lots...

Sep
23

Fear No Fitness!

Overcoming Fears of the Gym & Taking Steps to Better Health

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Lobby

Date & Time

September 23, 2014, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Have you ever wanted to try working out at the RAC, but you didn't know where to start or felt intimidated by the equipment? Have no more fear!  Join the Peer Health Educators and Campus...

Sep
23

Healthy Retrievers Kickoff

Get Your Sleep On!

Location

University Center : Ballroom

Date & Time

September 23, 2014, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Join us for our kickoff event to launch the UMBC Healthy Retrievers Initiative! All UMBC campus community members are invited to attend. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Steven Scharf from the University...

Sep
17

Blackboard Drop In Session

Swing-by & discover new ways to engage your students online!

Location

On Campus : ENGR 025

Date & Time

September 17, 2014, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

A DoIT staff member will be available to work one-on-one with users who show up during the designated times. Please note that this is not a formal Blackboard training class. Users may show up or...

Sep
16

Global Female Condom Day

Location

The Commons : Main Street

Date & Time

September 16, 2014, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Description

Stop by our table and learn more about female condoms and pick some up for FREE!  Female condoms are the only woman-initiated method that offer dual protection against unintended pregnancy and...

Sep
10

Fear No Fitness!

Overcoming Fears of the Gym & Taking Steps to Better Health

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Lobby

Date & Time

September 10, 2014, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Have you ever wanted to try working out at the RAC, but you didn't know where to start or felt intimidated by the equipment? Have no more fear!  Join the Peer Health Educators and Campus...