The summer and winter terms at UMBC are also known as “special sessions.” Special sessions are governed by the Special Sessions Policy Committee (SSPC), a committee of faculty members appointed by the Faculty Senate to oversee special sessions programs. The SSPC has adapted various policies for special sessions at UMBC.
Committee Members
- Susan McCully – Chair, Theatre, mccully@umbc.edu
- Dina Glazer, Information Systems, dgorin1@umbc.edu
- Milvia Hernandez, Modern Languages, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication, hemilv1@umbc.edu
- Brian Grodsky, Political Science, bgrodsky@umbc.edu
- Steven Caruso, Biological Sciences, scaruso@umbc.edu
- Cody Goolsby-Cole, Physics, cagc@umbc.edu
SSPC Yearly Meetings
- Early September: Review and approve winter session course proposals
- Late December: Review winter enrollments and cancel courses as needed
- Mid-January: Review and approve summer session course proposals
- Late May: Review summer enrollments and cancel courses as needed
Cultural Funding Requests
SSPC accepts and approves (as appropriate) cultural funding requests submitted by faculty members and other campus organizations. SSPC typically awards $500 – $1000 per year to support worthwhile campus events. To request cultural funding support, submit a ticket to the Office of Summer, Winter and Special Programs. Be sure to include a brief proposal including event date, amount requested, and program budget.
Dr. Philip J. Landon Special Sessions Scholarships
In honor of the memory of Dr. Philip J. Landon and his contributions to UMBC’s Special Sessions, the SSPC awards approximately 35 scholarships each summer and winter to cover the cost of special session tuition.