Senate Bill 18-19-21
| Bill ID: | 18-19-21 |
| Name: | Proposal on Support for Students Dealing with Difficult Life Conditions |
| Proposed: | 10/04/2018 |
| Sponsor: | Karima Michelle Holland, Student |
| Proposal: | Description of Issue • Lack of mental health resources at the University of Maryland • Current resources are often tied to rigorous criteria for applicability • Needs of large masses not being met in timely manner due to scarcity of mental health support • Students with certain insurances are require to pay out of pocket expenses for University Health Center services presenting a economical disadvantage to utilize support • Individuals that identify with marginalized groups are often not able to be assisted under current system of procedures • Lack of understanding and knowledge from University of Maryland officials about what resources and support are offered by the University of Maryland community • Students’ experiences at the University of Maryland and the assistance they are able to receive or lack thereof, are dependent on unique life conditions many have no control over • Burdensome and demanding pathways while pursuing academic accommodations • Title IX refusal to accommodate/assist individuals whose suspect is not affiliated with University • Prolonged intake processes at Disability Support Services prevent and discourage students with impairments from utilizing support offered by Accessibility and Disability Support Services • Absence of University Policy defining scope of a University professors discretion • Absence of University Policies and Protocols regarding students dealing with difficult life conditions Description of Change: Addendum added to end of faculty handbooks requiring them to work with students dealing with difficult life conditions • Addendum would help control overflow of students being pushed towards campus resources, that without a doubt are terribly flawed • Addendum is a very simple statement that serves as a barrier of protection for students across all backgrounds and life experiences Suggestions: • Process could be supervised by and added to duties of Ombuds person, who primarily handles conflict resolutions on campus • Requires no monetary expenses • No major changes/any changes to current University of Maryland system |
| Active? | No |
Status
| Status: | Completed |
| Completed On: | 08/28/2020 |
History
| Status: | Complete |
| Reviewer: | Senate Executive Committee (SEC) |
| Received: | 2020-08-13 |
| Decision Date: | 2020-08-19 |
| Decision: | The SEC reviewed the response to the proposal as an information item. |
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| Status: | Complete |
| Reviewer: | Office of Faculty Affairs, Graduate School, Office of Undergraduate Studies |
| Received: | 2018-11-16 |
| Decision Date: | 2020-08-06 |
| Decision: | All three offices agreed to support and disseminate information on the Graduate School's Red Folder Initiative. |
| Next Step: | SEC Review |
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| Status: | Complete |
| Reviewer: | Senate Executive Committee (SEC) |
| Received: | 2018-11-09 |
| Decision Date: | 2018-11-16 |
| Decision: | The SEC voted to forward the proposal to the Office of Faculty Affairs, the Graduate School, and the Office of Undergraduate Studies. |
| Next Step: | Office of Faculty Affairs, Graduate School, Office of Undergraduate Studies Review |
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