Coffee Chats with Student Affairs Leadership

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Spring 2024 semester

Student Affairs leadership wants to get to know you, hear how your semester is going, and listen to your hopes for your time at UMBC. Sign up for a 30-minute slot to have a conversation with our vice president and acting associate vice presidents. Chats will begin in February 2024.

Dr. Renique Kersh

Dr. Renique Kersh, Vice President for Student Affairs

30-minute slots, weekly on Wednesdays, 4 – 7 p.m.
The Commons 319

Schedule a time with Dr. Kersh

Fritzie Charne-Merriwether, Acting Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Diversity

Fritzie Charne-Merriwether

30-minute virtual slots twice a month on Thursdays, 4 – 6:30 p.m.

Schedule a time with Fritzie Charne-Merriwether

Topics that Ms. Charne-Merriwether can offer resources and support for include:

  • Campus life and engagement opportunities (clubs, greek life, intellectual sports)
  • Campus events and facilities scheduling
  • Cultural, religious, spiritual, and LGBTQ+ programs and organizations
  • Democracy and civic engagement opportunities
  • Food and financial concerns
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Academic support and concerns

Dr. John Fox, Acting Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

John Fox

30-minute virtual slots twice a month on Tuesdays, 4 – 6:30 p.m.

Schedule a time with Dr. Fox

Topics that Dr. Fox can offer resources and support for include:

  • Living on campus
  • Commuting and Transit ridership
  • Campus engagement, particularly for transfer, veteran, and adult learners
  • Food, financial, and housing concerns
  • Mental/physical health and well-being
  • Student conduct and behavior
  • Navigating academic concerns