University Senate discusses upcoming changes for 2020

by Jenna Pierson The University Senate met on Dec. 4 for their last session of the fall semester, during which they discussed upcoming changes in leadership for the senate and house, adenovirus on campus, the review and alteration of current sexual assault policies on campus and the future of College Park. President Loh emphasized to the senate body the upcoming social and economic changes that … Continue reading University Senate discusses upcoming changes for 2020

Student Affairs indaba shares an affinity for fellowship

By Brenda Wintrode Over a dozen university staff members gathered in Stamp’s Jimenez Room last Tuesday to discuss their experiences and interest in starting fellowship groups known as affinity spaces on campus with colleagues of similar identities. The Division of Student Affairs Diversity Initiative (SADI) hosted “Indaba: Affinity Spaces and Collective Convening,” facilitated by Assistant Director of the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life Michael … Continue reading Student Affairs indaba shares an affinity for fellowship

University Senate votes to revise language, access to lawyers in Code of Student Conduct

By Jarod Golub University of Maryland students could lose some of their access to legal representation in certain Office of Student Conduct disciplinary cases in 2018. The University Senate voted to implement a revised Code of Student Conduct at their monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7. The new code — pending approval from University President Wallace Loh — elaborated on which actions specifically fall under … Continue reading University Senate votes to revise language, access to lawyers in Code of Student Conduct