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The Professional Staff Senate (PSS) is the official representative body of professional, or exempt, staff employed at UMBC. The PSS provides a forum for discussing issues involving or of interest to exempt staff members, such as academic and administrative policies. PSS works diligently to maintain and contribute to community life at UMBC. Each year, the senators create an action plan for the year. 2019-2020 PSS Action Plan (the 2021-22 Action Plan will be up shortly). Senators also serve on campus and PSS committees each year. PSS Committee List.

Want to learn more about being a Senator? Check out this information from the PSS Info Session 3-30-2020.

Latest Updates

Spring 2024 Group Fitness Classes

Head to the RAC this semester!

Get active and head to the RAC for group fitness classes! All classes are all levels and led by certified fitness instructors. Follow Fitness and Wellness on myUMBC to get updates.

Posted: January 26, 2024, 9:25 AM

Spring Training Opportunities

Talent Learning & Organizational Development's Offerings

Apply for the LEAP Leadership Development Academy! Are you A new people manager who needs to learn the foundational people skills to lead others and teams? A current supervisor who wants a...

Posted: January 16, 2024, 9:14 AM

Last-Minute Opportunity for Restorative Practices Training

RSVP by Tomorrow!

Register for Restorative Practices Training Next Wednesday and Thursday Student Conduct and Community Standards is offering their Building Campus Community two-day, face-to-face training next...

Posted: January 11, 2024, 3:49 PM

Dis/Ability On The Job: Accommodations and FMLA 101

Hosted by HR and Accessibility & Disability Services

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 11:30 AM - 1 PM Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 106 Click Here to RSVP Looking to ensure a more disability-inclusive workplace in your department? Human...

Posted: January 9, 2024, 8:49 AM

Winter 2024 Group Fitness Classes

Classes at the RAC from January 2 - 25!

UMBC Fitness and Wellness is offering 8 group fitness classes through Winter Session! Click the website or flyer below for more information, and follow Fitness and Wellness on myUMBC for more...

Posted: December 18, 2023, 11:01 AM

Reminder for end-of-year text and imagery

Re-Post from UMBC Brand Ambassadors

As the weather (slightly) cools and the end of the semester draws near, we want to encourage our campus communicators to keep inclusive text and imagery in mind when crafting end-of-year messages...

Posted: November 17, 2023, 1:24 PM

Winter Clothing Drive Next Friday!

Retriever Essentials and the Wisdom Institute

Winter Coat Drive! Drive by and drop off coats and winter items for Retriever Essentials! WHEN: Friday, November 17th, 12 - 3 PM WHERE: Drop off at the Welcome Circle by the...

Posted: November 10, 2023, 9:46 AM

Upcoming Events at the RAC

Are you following Fitness and Wellness on myUMBC or on Instagram @UMBCrec? Make sure you are to keep up with upcoming events! Laps with Chip, November 10th at 12pm Cardio Workshop,...

Posted: November 3, 2023, 9:01 AM

Sorrento's of Arbutus - Community Discount

25% discount on large cheese or large pepperoni pizzas!

Sorrento of Arbutus is excited to offer the university community a 25% discount on large cheese or large pepperoni pizzas to all UMBC students, faculty, and staff. The partnership between...

Posted: October 30, 2023, 11:09 AM

Food For Fines is Back Through Nov. 3

Donate Five Items to Have One Citation Reduced

Parking Services is teaming up with Retriever Essentials for the third round of Food for Fines! Did you know approximately one in every three college students are dealing with some form of...

Posted: October 26, 2023, 1:59 PM