The UMBC SGA has always relied on the input and collaboration of the student body, in order to support co-curricular and academic experiences, identify and give a voice to students’ hopes and concerns and engage students in campus activities and decisions.
This year, there are more opportunities than ever for students to get involved with our work. With 7 specific departments which focus on different issues, we plan to help you cultivate experiences that allow you to excel in your academic fields, and explore your passions through practical projects and initiatives.
Committee members can be expected to attend one meeting a week, where they will work on projects and initiatives with the rest of their departments to improve our campus community!
There are many benefits to being an SGA departmental committee member! You may apply to receive a PRACC “community service” notation on your transcript, documenting your service to the UMBC community. Additionally, you will have many opportunities for personal and professional growth, such as as networking with faculty, staff, administration and peers! If you choose to take on a project and/or an initiative, you will have the chance to add the final results to your CV and/or portfolio. Lastly, the experiences you gain will help you in your future endeavors at our SGA, UMBC, and future careers!
Read About Our Committees!
Communications
The Communications Committee is responsible for assisting the paid officers of communication in managing, planning, and developing strategies to share SGA media and projects with the general UMBC community, as well as to engage them in sharing feedback with SGA. Committee members can be expected to formulate content on a voluntary basis.
To get involved with the Communications Committee please contact Mashaal Awan
Diversity & Inclusion
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee is responsible for assisting the Director of DEI in actively creating, planning, and managing programs and services that uphold the inclusive values of the organization and UMBC community. Committee members can be expected to formulate content or plan events on a voluntary basis.
To get involved with the Diversity and Inclusion Committee please contact Darcie Adams
Civic Engagement
The Civic Engagement Committee is responsible for assisting the Director of civic engagement in actively creating, planning, and managing programs and services that promote civic engagement within the UMBC community. Committee members can be expected to formulate content or plan events on a voluntary basis.
To get involved with the Civic Engagement Committee please contact Musa Jafri
Government Affairs
The Government Affairs Committee is responsible for assisting the Director of Government Affairs in actively researching and proposing bills for issues faced by the UMBC community, to be brought up at the annual Maryland general assembly. Committee members can be expected to formulate content or plan events on a voluntary basis.
To get involved with the Government Affairs Committee please contact Zach Starr
Community Wellbeing
The Community Wellbeing Committee is responsible for assisting the Director of community Wellbeing in actively managing, planning, and implementation of strategies that uphold the values of the organization in matters of health and wellness for the UMBC community. Committee members can be expected to formulate content or plan events on a voluntary basis.
To get involved with the Community Wellbeing Committee please contact Rokhaya Kane
Sustainability
The Sustainability Committee is responsible for assisting the Director of Sustainability in actively managing, planning, and implementation of strategies and initiatives that render UMBC a more sustainable campus. Committee members can be expected to formulate content or plan events on a voluntary basis.
To get involved with the Sustainability Committee please contact Thirandie Bambaradeniya
Student Affairs & Tradition
The Student Affairs and Tradition Committee is responsible for assisting the Director of Student Affairs & Tradition in actively managing, planning, and implementation of strategies and initiatives that advance the culture and traditions of UMBC through events such as ProveIT, Involvement Fest, and Homecoming. Additionally, the committee members can be expected to follow initiatives that strengthen the ties between UMBC and our neighboring communities. Committee members can be expected to formulate content or plan events on a voluntary basis.
To get involved with the Student Affairs & Tradition Committee please contact Rajan Thummar
Academic Affairs
The Academic Affairs Wellbeing Committee is responsible for assisting the Director of Academic affairs in Advocating on behalf of the undergraduate student body to the Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs in matters of academic policy.
To get involved with the Academic Affairs Committee please contact Tasnia Sadat
If you have any questions, please reach out to: