TODAY Oct 15 @ 12 PM - GAAC Graduate Assistant Town Hall (Hybrid)

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:25:40 -0400

Where: ITE 456 (in-person) + Virtual (Webex): link • Password: qpJ2dzMZ9z8

When: Wednesday, Oct 15th, 12:00 pm –1:00 pm

Who: Graduate Assistants only (TAs, RAs, graders, peaceworkers)

Join GAAC for a campus-wide Town Hall focused on the issues that matter most to GAs. Come meet your GAAC reps, share concerns, and help shape our Meet & Confer agenda with university leadership. Free pizza & drinks (veg/halal options)—grab a slice, share your voice!

Survey Incentive (QR shared at the event)

Complete Our Meet & Confer input survey (QR will be shown in-person and on the virtual screen).
3 Lucky winners who complete the full survey will each receive $50 in Retriever Dollars.
One entry per GA; winners notified via UMBC email

Why Attend?

Get clear, practical answers on benefits, workload, and policies

Raise concerns directly (or submit anonymously)

Help prioritize topics GAAC elevates at Meet & Confer

Discussion highlights

Health insurance clarity — plain-language FAQs & who to contact

Fair, transparent performance reviews — expectations, timelines, feedback

GA Handbook fixes — workload/hours, leave, grievance steps

Stipend & payroll transparency — timelines & escalation paths

Faster communication — monthly GAAC report + weekly myUMBC updates

How to participate

RSVP on this myUMBC event (so we plan food & seating)

Register via the GAAC form (share topics/questions in advance): [form link]

Prefer to stay anonymous? Use the Submit Concerns form: [anonymous link]

Questions? Email gsagaac@umbc.edu or visit us at Commons 308.
Follow GAAC on myUMBC for weekly benefit/policy tips.

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