November Assessment 365 Recap: Preparing for Updated April 2026 Digital Accessibility Guidelines
Missed yesterday's presentation? Watch the video here!
Yesterday's campus announcement emphasized the importance of digital
accessibility initiatives here at UMBC. This is why you should make time to watch the November
Assessment 365 event presented by Katie Chrzanowski if you were unable to
attend yesterday!
After watching this video, please
take our two question, 15 second evaluation, thanks!
You can also view Katie's presentation on Digital
Accessibility for Title II Compliance that includes links and resources to best prepare to meet the changing guidelines prior to the April 2026 deadline.
Have a data project or assessment topic that you want to present at a future Assessment 365 event? Complete this brief form to submit your topic.
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Yesterday's campus announcement emphasized the importance of digital accessibility initiatives here at UMBC. This is why you should make time to watch the November Assessment 365 event presented...
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Biosafety Cabinet certifications
Cohort 2 certifications 12/5/25
Hi all,
I want to give everyone plenty of notice that the second group of Biosafety cabinets in the building will be certified on Friday December 5th. The units involved are the following:
ILSB105
ILSB207B
ILSB207C
ILSB310B
ILSB310C
ILSB317B
ILSB324B
ILSB417B-L
ILSB417B-R
Certification takes about an hour, please be aware of this and let members of your lab know.
Thank you!
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A Commitment to Inclusion: UMBC’s Digital Accessibility Initiative
Addressing new federal digital accessibility requirements
Dear UMBC Community,
As we continue to rely on digital platforms for teaching, learning, and administrative functions, digital accessibility has been a core component of that commitment. UMBC has been dedicated to making our information technology and digital content accessible so that everyone has the opportunity to make use of the university's knowledge, ideas, and resources.
We are updating and expanding our digital accessibility initiatives to meet new federal requirements. On April 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized a new rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), defining clear technical standards for digital accessibility to follow Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A (minimum) and Level AA (enhanced) for images, sound, video, documents, and text. As content for courses, research, and the public is constantly created, this will be an ongoing effort requiring everyone to do their part for the benefit of others.
To support this ongoing effort, UMBC has launched the Digital Accessibility Steering Committee (DASC) led by vice presidents Tanyka Barber and Jack Suess. This group is charged with developing, tracking, and evolving our compliance efforts by focusing our resources on the efforts that can achieve the greatest impact.
The DASC has started meeting and will begin reaching out to campus departments and constituencies to communicate and seek feedback on our plans and efforts that are underway. This work affirms our university's deep and ongoing commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community for all our members. Together, we can use this effort to create a more accessible digital environment that truly works for all members of our community.
Additional digital accessibility information and resources are available on both the UMBC Digital Accessibility website and the USM Digital Accessibility website.
Sincerely,
Manfred H. M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Tanyka M. Barber
Vice President for Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer
Jack Suess
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
To view the original post click this link:
https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/announcements/posts/154649
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A Commitment to Inclusion: UMBC’s Digital Accessibility Initiative
Addressing new federal digital accessibility requirements
Dear UMBC Community,
As we continue to rely on digital platforms for teaching, learning, and administrative functions, digital accessibility has been a core component of that commitment. UMBC has been dedicated to making our information technology and digital content accessible so that everyone has the opportunity to make use of the university's knowledge, ideas, and resources.
We are updating and expanding our digital accessibility initiatives to meet new federal requirements. On April 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized a new rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), defining clear technical standards for digital accessibility to follow Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A (minimum) and Level AA (enhanced) for images, sound, video, documents, and text. As content for courses, research, and the public is constantly created, this will be an ongoing effort requiring everyone to do their part for the benefit of others.
To support this ongoing effort, UMBC has launched the Digital Accessibility Steering Committee (DASC) led by vice presidents Tanyka Barber and Jack Suess. This group is charged with developing, tracking, and evolving our compliance efforts by focusing our resources on the efforts that can achieve the greatest impact.
The DASC has started meeting and will begin reaching out to campus departments and constituencies to communicate and seek feedback on our plans and efforts that are underway. This work affirms our university's deep and ongoing commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community for all our members. Together, we can use this effort to create a more accessible digital environment that truly works for all members of our community.
Additional digital accessibility information and resources are available on both the UMBC Digital Accessibility website and the USM Digital Accessibility website.
Sincerely,
Manfred H. M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Tanyka M. Barber
Vice President for Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer
Jack Suess
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
To view the original post click this link:
https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/announcements/posts/154649
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REPOST: "The Healthcare Divide" Screening and Discussion -- POPCORN & CONVERSATION!
RIGHT NOW -- 3-4:30PM in The Learning Collaboratory (UC 115)
In PMED Advising's final program of the Fall 2025 semester, we will watch the Frontline documentary The Healthcare Divide. Join us TODAY from 3-4:30PM in UC 115 for a viewing of an engaging film about the enduring topic of healthcare inequality in the US, through the stories of "have and have not" hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Afterwards, we'll discuss our thoughts about the documentary. Popcorn will be provided!
Film description:
FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the growing inequities in American healthcare exposed by COVID-19. The Healthcare Divide examines how pressure to increase profits and uneven government support are widening the divide between rich and poor hospitals, endangering care for low-income populations.
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UMBC Transit Thanksgiving 2025 Schedule Announcement
Thanksgiving interim schedules now live!
Dear Retrievers and Valued Riders,
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, UMBC Transit will be closed from Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th. During this time, no bus service will operate.
We will resume service on a modified Interim Schedule on Saturday, November 29th and Sunday, November 30th. Please plan your travel accordingly and check the Transit App or our website for updated route times.
We appreciate your understanding and wish you a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday.
For your convenience, here are some alternative public transit options available while UMBC Transit is closed:
- Baltimore Link
- RideShare Services
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at 410.455.2454 or transit@umbc.edu.
Thank you for choosing UMBC Transit. We wish you a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving!
Safe Travels,
Your Transit Team ~ Driving Student Success
UMBC SGA and UMBC Retrievers Integrated Health (RIH) are proud to offer QPR Training — Question, Persuade, and Refer.
The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know
Whether you're involved in leadership, care deeply about mental health, or simply want to be prepared to help someone in crisis, this training is a powerful way to make a difference.
If you're interested in participating, scan the QR code or complete the interest form below:
https://forms.gle/4s8g11x9HMGpBYUFA
Together, we can build a safer, more supportive UMBC community!
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Weekly Meeting Reminder
Our tenth gathering of the semester will be, tomorrow, Thursday November 20th, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm in the Center for Well-being, Room 103. We will be hosting Ms Anjali, a parishioner from Holy Cross, as a guest speaker to talk about her conversion from Hinduism into Orthodoxy.
Whether you're Orthodox, interested in the faith, or just want to hangout, all are welcome.
In Christ
The UMBC OCF board
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Meet Thalia Anora
INDS Fall 2025 Graduate Highlight Series
B.A.: Creative Enterprise & Sociocultural Leadership
Degree Mentors
Why did you choose to major in INDS?
INDS offered the opportunity for me to curate and claim my education, blending my passions for creativity, social change, and entrepreneurship. Now, as a creative director, artist, and leader, INDS represented a stable platform to prepare me for a career in creative entrepreneurship, aligning my education with cultivating community.
What are your plans for after graduation, and how do you see using your INDS degree?
My vision, informed by my INDS journey, is to design and contribute towards systems of care that empower emerging voices while reimagining how arts infrastructure can serve the cultivation of communities. Following graduation, I'm looking to continue working on my non-profit organization that aims to facilitate and advocate for participatory action through creativity and the arts.
Were you involved in any clubs or organizations? Did you hold any leadership positions? URCAD? URA? Off-campus internships? On-campus research experiences?
- Founder & Presenter, Retriever's Gallery
- Academic Peer Advocate, ASC
- Researcher, Undergraduate Research & Creative Achievement Day (URCAD)
- Qualitative Researcher, Pedagogy Study Hall, led by Tomashi Jackson & Nia Evans, "Trans People in Maryland and Social Connection," led by M Valle Pease, and my own capstone "Thinking Thru the Lens: Investigating Community With Artistic Practice."
- Vice President, UMBC Photographer Org.
- Workshop Leader, College Choice Night, Choice Program at UMBC
- Ambassador, UMBC Education Abroad Ambassador
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Thalia's journey
