EMERGENCY INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION Blackboard Copying services Counseling Center (UMB) Daily Bulletin Emails Faculty Office Hours HS/HSL Illness/Absence Meeting Rooms (SSW) One Cards (UMB) Parking Permits (UMB) Student E-mail accounts Student Financial Assistance and Education (UMB) SURFS/SIMS Blackboard Blackboard is the courseware management system that the School and University use for web- enhanced and web-based courses. Users can access Blackboard from the website http://blackboard.umaryland.edu/

Copying Services (SSW) A copy machine for student use is located on the fourth floor of the SSW, near the computer center.

Counseling Center (UMB) As a student at UM, you already have an established record of performing well and using resources effectively. You may encounter new and challenging stressors during your graduate or professional school education. The Counseling Center can help you develop the resiliency to meet the many demands on the road to becoming a professional. The Counseling Center offers individual and couples counseling, medication management, referrals, educational workshops, and consultation services. On this web site (www.umaryland.edu/counseling) you will find a wealth of information, including self-help resources, podcasts, appointment information, and a faculty guide.

Daily Bulletin E-mails The School’s online Daily Bulletin (www.mysswbulletin. info) is your most valuable source of information about School events, deadlines, special opportunities, etc. Please be sure to read it, since this is the way the Administration is able to communicate with all students. Students, faculty and staff wishing to publish items in the Bulletin should submit the information via the Daily Bulletin Web site (www.mysswbulletin.info). Any material for inclusion must be received no later than Noon the day preceding the date of publication.

Faculty Office Hours/Mailboxes Faculty post office hours in their online syllabi located in Blackboard and on their office doors. The posted hours are the best times to try to reach faculty either in person or by phone-- particularly to address academic matters. Faculty mailboxes are located on the first floor.

Health Sciences & Human Services Library (HS/HSL) The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HS/HSL) provides collections and services for campus students, faculty and staff, as well as for the University of Maryland Medical System. The library’s electronic resources can be accessed within the library or from home or offices via the internet. For more information on the HS/HSL and its services, resources and programs, please call (410) 706- 7996 or visit the library’s website: www.hshsl.umaryland. edu.

Gail Betz, MSLIS SSW Research, Education and Outreach Librarian gbetz@hshsl.umaryland.edu

Meeting Rooms (SSW) Room Reservations must be arranged ahead of time for meetings/gatherings/ events. Contact 410-706-7792 or stop by Room 1E08.

One Cards (UMB) www.umaryland.edu/onecard Incoming students may obtain their One Card during the “New Student Orientation Program” held in the spring and fall via the One Card Office in the UM Campus Center. The UMB One Card must be shown each time a student enters the School of Social Work and other buildings on the University’s campus.

Parking Permits (UMB) Students may purchase a parking permit online at https://www.umaryland.edu/parking or in-person at the Parking Cashiers Services Office (SMC Campus Center). A student will need their One Card, vehicle information and a fee to obtain a parking permit. The Office is located at 621 W. Lombard Street, Lower Level, Room 002D. Telephone number: (410) 706-5518.

Student E-mail Accounts The University of Maryland, Baltimore and the School of Social Work hold students responsible for information sent to them via their University email accounts which is used for all school communications. Students are advised to check their University email accounts regularly. New UM SSW students are notified when they can setup their University email via an email announcement to their home/alternate email account before the fall semester begins. After this they can set up their account from within their myUMB Portal account.

Student Financial Assistance and Education (UMB) UMB’s Student Financial Assistance and Education Office provides assistance to any UMB student who seeks funding to finance their educational cost. They believe that all students should develop a spending plan and make wise decisions before borrowing any money to finance their education. The UMB financial aid programs have been developed to help students who have academic potential and limited financial resources. The programs are specifically directed at helping those students who would not be able to complete their education without support. Approximately 80% of UMB students receive assistance through their office. Phone 410-706-7347. Email : aidtalk@umaryland.edu. SURFS/SIMS The Student User Friendly System (SURFS) and the Student Information Management System (SIMS) are used at the School to allow students to view grades, billing information, personal information, financial aid information and immunization status information. Class registration also takes place through this system. http:// simsweb.umaryland.edu.