Tips for Success
University of Maryland,
Baltimore
School of Social Work
2014-2015
Tip 1
 Be Aware!
 Read the Daily Bulletin
http://www.ssw.umaryland.edu/bulletin/index.html
It has important updates and notifications about all
sorts of school opportunities!
 Look at Bulletin Boards on the second floor
hallway—especially the SSW Student
Government Association (SGA) board
 Attend SGA meetings/read the notes
Tip 2
 Use your resources!
 The Office of Student Affairs (SSW, Room 2W14)
 studentaffairs@ssw.umaryland.edu
 The Computer Lab (on the 4th floor of the SSW)
 The Writing Center (on the 3rd floor of the SMC
Campus Center)
 Library Resources: Gail Betz, MLIS
 gbetz@hshl.umaryland.edu
 UMB Student Counseling Center
 HS/HSL Library – Suite 440
 (410) 328- 8404
Tip 3
 Be a people person!
 Ask questions in class and develop good
rapport
 Utilize faculty members as a resource
 Connect with your fellow students—for now
and the future
 Be proactive if you have questions…remember,
it’s a BIG school!
Tip 4
 Be Active!
 Annual Leadership Interest Meeting Sept. 22nd
 Attend meetings: University Student Government Association
(USGA) and SGA
 Join student groups:
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AWDE, CAN, CMA, CSWF, ISWO, LASO, LGBTQAU, OASIS, SCOPE
 Join SSW Committees:
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Admissions, Clinical Concentration, Educational Resources and Informatics, Field
Education, Management and Community Organization (MACRO), Master’s
Program, Student Grievance, Student Review
 Be involved in your community
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support local businesses, read posters, smile at people
Tip 5
 Remember to Reach Out!
 SGA
 SGA Office is 2E09 (SSW, 2nd Floor)
 E-mail: sga@ssw.umaryland.edu
 SGA Officers:
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President – Asya Lee
Vice-President – Elizabeth Weber
Treasurer – Miriam Bennett
Recording Secretary – Sharonda Saunders
Corresponding Secretary – David Lascu
 Student Affairs
 They can help IF they know you need it!