3 Questions With...

Anthony Rosas
Chair,

Towson University Staff Council

What services does TUSC provide to the TU community?

TUSC works with staff in a number of different fronts in the TU community. First and foremost, we are the advocate for staff members regarding broad policy issues that affect both the entire campus community and staff specifically. The TU 2016 plan states, "Emphasize the shared governance structure throughout the university to ensure responsible organizational leadership" TUSC is the primary outlet for staff to participate in shared governance.

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The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics operates the Towson University Center for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Excellence, a science and math outreach and education research unit located in the Columbus Center on Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

The Forensic Science Student Organization:

The Forensic Science Student Organization (FSSO) has been giving TU students the opportunity to get real forensics experience since its start in the spring of 2010 when the group made a trip to Vermont and aided Vermont State Troopers in a search and recovery for the remains of a missing Maryland man. This expedition was a huge success for the students and the families involved, bringing closure to the family and field experience to the students in their undergraduate careers. The FSSO is comprised of and is not limited to students majoring in forensic chemistry, criminal justice, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and biology. Since then, the FSSO has held seminars and traveled to various locations such as the Maryland State Crime Lab and toured the Baltimore City detention center; here the group was awarded the opportunity to communicate with and meet various employees within the criminal justice system. In the future, the FSSO hopes to expand its organization on campus by encompassing students who have a common desire to thrive in forensics. The group also hopes to increase its community outreach with its man power and ability to help neighboring cities and states with investigations and missing persons cases. It is in the FSSO mission to not only help improve group member's technical skills as growing undergraduate students and future forensic scientists, but to also help improve and aid the community in as many ways possible.

Citybizlist Baltimore: TowsonGlobal is proud to announce the five finalists of the 2nd Annual Business Plan Competition. After a series of preparatory workshops this past fall, counseling and hard work, 24 executive summaries were received from all over the region and have been evaluated by a panel of experienced business professionals, economic development personnel, and university faculty. READ MORE...

Forbes: TU Alumnus discusses the real point of financial planning, "In truth, the real point of good financial planning isn't to have more money, but a better life." READ MORE...

The Baltimore Sun: TU Alumna is among winners of the 41st annual George London Foundation Competition. READ MORE...

The following have been introduced to the legislature recently:

HB 1226 and cross file SB 687
Higher Education - Academic Program Action - Repeal of Application Fees

HB 1228
Regional Higher Education Centers - Funding Formula

HB 1380
Task Force to Implement the Northeastern Maryland University Research Park

HB 1381
Maryland Higher Education Commission - Proposed 2+2 Facility on a Community College Campus - Approval Required

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