Keystone Program
Through Maryland Engineering’s Keystone Program, top faculty members teach introductory courses to first-year students—ensuring that they begin their studies fueled by inspiring, measurably effective teachers.
Embedded Counselor Program
An embedded counselor program at Maryland Engineering, introduced in 2024, offers mental health support to students. Services include brief initial assessments, outreach initiatives, and a variety of other resources, as an extension of the UMD Counseling Center.
The programming, which comes on the heels of a national report showing that 44 percent of students report symptoms of depression during the academic year, adds to robust university-wide counseling and mental health services.
The upsides of such support are myriad, says AnTanique Buckley, an embedded counselor within the school of engineering. “Students who can manage their mental health can see a multitude of different benefits: better grades, the confidence to apply for an aspirational job, or even just better relationships with their peers and family,” she says. “They can thrive in the environment they’re in.”
Faculty Are in the Students' Corner
“When students are in the small environment of my lab, I have a more three-dimensional view of who they are. I can see them and advise them as whole people: I can encourage them to get some exercise, go outside, make sure you’re not always working 24/7. It’s a real advantage to have someone on campus who really knows you.”
Chris Cadou, Keystone Professor & Director of Undergraduate Studies Department of Aerospace Engineering
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