Maryland's Public System of Higher Education

The USM in 2010: 

Responding to the Challenges that Lie Ahead

RB.28 UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE

The University of Baltimore (UB) provides career-oriented education at the upper division bachelor's, master's, and professional levels, offering degree programs in law, business, and liberal arts with an emphasis on applied and professional degrees.

The University of Baltimore prepares students to contribute to the well being of Maryland as responsible citizens and through their chosen professions. UB also applies the expertise of its faculty, staff, and students and its other resources to address current economic, social, and political problems and to improve the quality of life in Baltimore City, the greater Baltimore region, and the State. Based in Baltimore, UB is a center for the study of law, business, and liberal arts, with a liberal arts emphasis on applied and professional programs. The University provides advanced instruction at the upper division bachelor's, master's, and professional degree levels, including applied doctoral degrees in areas of particular strength. UB provides its services through a variety of campus-based and distance education programs.

The University of Baltimore is a leader in the development and dissemination of knowledge in the applied disciplines that form the core of its academic programs. Any qualified Marylander has access to UB's academic programs and services without regard to geographic location, economic means, or other limiting circumstance. UB's students are highly satisfied with their preparation for productive professional lives. The University maintains a lifelong relationship with its graduates, and continues to meet their educational needs in a rapidly changing world. Maryland's businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations value UB's talents. UB is a major contributor to sustaining Mid-Town Baltimore as a flourishing urban environment.

Goal 1. The University of Baltimore graduates are successful in their chosen careers.

Objective 1.1 Increase to 82%, by Fiscal Year 2004, from 72% in Fiscal Year 1999, the percentage of graduates employed in their field one year after graduation.

Objective 1.2 Increase to 85%, by Fiscal Year 2004, from 82% in Fiscal Year 1999, the percentage of UB graduates who report enhanced career opportunities (new job offers, promotions, and salary increases) as a result of their educational experience at UB.

Objective 1.3 Increase to 285, by Fiscal Year 2004, from 270 in Fiscal Year 1999, the number of UB graduates returning to UB for additional educational opportunities.

Objective 1.4 Increase to 70%, by Fiscal Year 2004, from 65 % in Fiscal Year 1999, UB's first attempt passage rates on Maryland Bar Examination to be at or above the State average.

Goal 2. University of Baltimore graduates are valued by their employers.

Objective 2.1 Increase to 75%, by Fiscal Year 2004, (no existing data), the reported employer satisfaction with UB graduates.

Objective 2.2 Increase to 80, by Fiscal Year 2004, from 70 in Fiscal Year 1999, the number of Maryland-based and regional firms actively recruiting UB students.

Goal 3. Qualified Marylanders have access to the University of Baltimore's academic programs and services without regard to geographic location, economic means, or other limiting circumstances.

Objective 3.1 Increase to 285, by Fiscal Year 2004, from 267 in Fiscal Year 1999, the number of minority students, including African-Americans graduating from UB.

Objective 3.2 Expand student enrollment to 1,000, by Fiscal Year 2004, from 750 in Fiscal Year 1999, in programs provided in alternative scheduling patterns (e.g., weekends, compressed semesters, self-paced study, etc.), non-traditional modes of delivery (e.g., Internet-based, interactive video, etc.), and off-campus locations.

Goal 4. The University of Baltimore meets community, businesses, government, and not-for-profit needs in the Baltimore metropolitan area and Maryland.

Objective 4.1 Increase to 100, by Fiscal Year 2004, from 42 in Fiscal Year 1999, the number of graduates trained in targeted state workforce areas of need.

Objective 4.2 Increase the pro-bono days contributed of faculty to 3,650, from 3,381 in Fiscal Year 1999, by Fiscal Year 2004, for Maryland communities, businesses, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations in areas of their professional expertise.

Objective 4.3 Contribute to the growth and stability of the University's community in Mid-Town Baltimore.

Objective 4.4 Increase to 300 by Fiscal Year 2004, from 100 in Fiscal Year 99, the number of UB students residing in the Mid-Town Baltimore area.

Goal 5. The University of Baltimore contributes to the success of its mission through the generation of self-support revenues.

Objective 5.1 Increase to 15%, by calendar year 2004, from 13.5 % in Calendar year 1999, the percentage of alumni contributing to the University.

Objective 5.2 Increase by 5% a year, by Fiscal Year 2004, the sponsored-research dollars per faculty member.

Objective 5.3 Increase by 10%, by fiscal 2004, annual grant and contract expenditures.

Objective 5.4 Increase by 5%, by fiscal 2004, entrepreneurial revenues