The Student Affairs Young Professionals Committee was started out to reach out to and promote the professional development of young professionals in the Division of Student Affairs at UMD.  Technically, this refers to full-time exempt employees who are under 35 years old and have worked at the University for 5 years or less.  We won't worry about semantics here - if you identify as a student affairs young professional, we welcome you!

Our group seeks to promote connections, community and professional and personal development among young student affairs educators at the University of Maryland.

What is the Student Affairs Skill Share?

The Student Affairs Skill Share, or SASS, is an opportunity to develop professionally, increase knowledge of and experience in a specific area, and gain a better understanding of the various roles within the Division. SASS is open to all exempt, regular staff, and especially newer professionals to participate as mentees. SAYP committee members facilitate this program by recruiting mentors, checking-in with participants, and helping work through any challenges that may arise. All participants must have their supervisor’s approval to be a part of the program. 

For more information about the program, email sayp@umd.edu.