FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Joshua Massey

President

UMBC Student Government Association

(410) 455-2220

Catonsville, MD:  The UMBC Student Government Association would like to congratulate Senator and Speaker of the Senate Gerardo Herrera-Cortés on their recent election to the position of Vice Chairperson of the University Steering Committee.

The University Steering Committee is composed of two representatives from each of UMBC's shared governance groups -- the Faculty Senate, the Professional Staff Senate, the Non-Exempt Staff Senate, the Graduate Student Association, and the Student Government Association.  The Committee meets monthly to advise the UMBC President and administration on policies affecting the campus community, including shared governance, with several different shared governance subcommittees reporting to the Steering Committee.

As Vice Chair, Gerardo will support the Chair and the members of the University Steering Committee in the activities and projects of the Committee.  Congratualations, Gerardo!