Announcing 4.5% COLA Increase for UMBC Employees

Dear UMBC Community,

I am excited to share with you that yesterday Governor Hogan announced a 4.5% Cost of Living Adjustment increase for all state employees. This includes all UMBC regular faculty and staff, contingent II employees, and graduate assistants. The increase will be effective November 1, 2022, and is the result of a projected state budget surplus.

I am grateful for this support for our exemplary faculty and staff and pleased that this increase will aid in our ongoing recruitment, retention, and community building efforts. Your hard work and dedication to our mission is what makes this community so strong. 

Kathy L. Dettloff, Vice President for Administration and Finance