Indicators and Benchmarks

The USM in 2010: 

Responding to the Challenges that Lie Ahead

Indicators and Benchmarks

RB.00 UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The University System of Maryland was established July 1, 1988 under Subtitle 12-10 of the Education Article and is comprised of the former University of Maryland and the State Universities and Colleges. The eleven institutions and two research institutes along with its headquarters provide a continuum of education, research and public services.

MISSION

The University System of Maryland provides high quality and affordable public post-secondary educational opportunities for the people of Maryland through effective and efficient management statewide. The institutions composing the University System of Maryland strive to be among the best higher education enterprises, individually and collectively, as judged by our peers and as recognized by the citizens of Maryland on the basis of cutting edge research, up-to-date teaching practices, and service contributions to our communities.

VISION

The University System of Maryland is a pre-eminent system of public higher education both nationally and internationally. It is forward-looking, responsive to changing technological and economic realities, and ultimately shaped and guided by the missions and unique strengths of thirteen autonomous institutions working together for the common good. The System meets successfully the challenges of quality education, access and affordability for all Marylanders, and efficiently uses its resources.

KEY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (taken from the Maryland Annotated Code, §10-209)

Goal 1: Create and maintain a well-educated work force. (§10-209(c)(5))

Objective 1.1 Increase the percentage of USM graduates joining the Maryland workforce.

Objective 1.2 Increase the number of USM graduates hired by Maryland public schools.

Objective 1.3 Increase the percent of USM graduates of Information Technology programs employed in IT fields within Maryland.

Objective 1.4 Each USM institution will achieve a 70% passing rate of their teacher candidates taking the PRAXIS II exam.

Goal 2: Promote economic development (§10-209(c)(5))

Objective 2.1 Increase the proportion of state residents who have a bachelor's degree from 32% in FY 1998.

Objective 2.2 Increase the per capita personal income of Maryland residents from $28,674 in 1997.

Objective 2.3 Increase the number of companies graduating from incubator programs from 33 in FY 1998.

Objective 2.4 Increase the number of days faculty spend in public service with Maryland government, business and schools.

Goal 3: Increase access for economically disadvantaged and minority students. (§10-209(c)(6))

Objective 3.1 Stabilize increases in resident undergraduate tuition at no more than 4% annually though FY 2005.

Objective 3.2 Increase the graduation rate of minority students from USM institutions from 48% in FY 1998.

Goal 4: Achieve and sustain national eminence. (§10-209(b))

Objective 4.1 Increase the number of nationally ranked academic programs from 34 in FY 1998.

Objective 4.2 Recruit and retain nationally and internationally prominent faculty members.

Objective 4.3 Increase federal research and development funds as reported by the National Science Foundation from $202 million in FY 1997.

Goal 5: Increase fund raising. (§10-209(c)(4))

Objective 5.1 Raise $700 million by FY 2002 up from $468 million in FY 1999.

Objective 5.2 Increase entrepreneurial activity revenues 20% from $6.9 million in 1995 by FY 2003.

Goal 6: Maximize the efficient and effective use of state resources.

Objective 6.1 Maintain current high bond ratings at Aa3.

Objective 6.2 Maintain current annual rate (2%) of operating budget savings through efficiency and cost containment measures.

Objective 6.3 Increase expenditures on facility renewal and renovation to 2% by FY 2005 from 1.1% in FY 1999.

Objective 6.4 Increase the number of students enrolled in USM programs delivered off campus or through distance education.

Objective 6.5 Decrease the cost of raising $1 in private donations down from $0.16 in 1995 by FY 2003.

 



University System of Maryland
PERFORMANCE MEASURES/PERFORMANCE INDICATORS - FISCAL YEAR (FY) BASIS
 

Indicators:

1999

Actual

2000

Actual

Outputs:

    
 

Number of graduates

15,356

N.A.
 

Graduation rate of full-time undergraduates

56.9%

N.A.
 

Number of graduates certified to teach

1,826

1,625
 

Number of graduates of IT related programs

858

N.A.
 

Graduation rate of African-American students

40.0%

N.A.
 

Graduation rate of all minority students

45.0%

N.A.
 

Number of off campus enrollments

29,130

33,327
 

Gift amount raised by USM-Campaign for Maryland ($ in millions)

$467

$730
 

Number of patent applications filed by USM faculty -

203*

N.A.
 

Cumulative number of active licenses and options -

264*

N.A.
 

Adjusted gross license income received ($ in millions)

$2.0*

N.A.
 

Days spent by USM faculty in public service

46,059

48,187

Outcomes:

   
 

Percent of USM graduates employed FT in Maryland

63.3

N.A.
 

Number of USM graduates hired by MD public schools

1,061a

1,232
 

Percent of USM grads. employed in IT fields in Maryland

10.6

N.A.
 

Unemployment rate of USM graduates

3.9

N.A.
 

Maryland's unemployment rate

3.5

N.A.
 

Median salary of USM graduates

32,500

N.A.
 

Per capita personal income of Maryland residents ($000's) -

$32.2*

N.A.
 

Percent of Maryland residents who have a bachelor's degree -

31.8%*

N.A.
 

Percent of USM grads rating education received for work as fair or better

92.4

N.A.
 

Percent of USM grads rating education received for graduate/professional school as fair or better

84.9

N.A.
 

Percent of graduates who felt USM education improved their quality of life beyond finances

N.A.

N.A.
 

Number of companies graduating from incubator programs

3

4
 

Employers satisfaction with USM graduates

N.A.

N.A.
 

Federally funded R&D expenditures (as reported by NSF) (000s of $) -

$246,024*

N.A.
 

Federally funded R&D expenditures in life sciences and bioengineering (000s of $) -

$96,012*

N.A.
 

Federally funded R&D expenditures in environmental science (NSF) (000s of $) -

$19,139*

N.A.
 

Federally funded R&D expenditures in computer sciences and electrical engineering (000s of $) -

$23,204

N.A.
 

Health of Chesapeake Bay

28/100

N.A.
 

Maryland's preparedness for the New Economy, overall rating on 17 indicators

59.2/100

N.A.
 

Maryland's preparedness for the New Economy, rank among states

11

N.A.

Quality:

    
 

Number of nationally ranked academic programs

33

N.A.
 

Number of prestigious awards given to USM faculty

43

42
 

USM institutions achieving a 70% passing rate of their teacher candidates taking the PRAXIS II exam

N.A.

N.A.

Efficiency:

    
 

Percent of budget saved through efficiency and cost containment

2.0%

3%
 

Capital Budget for renovation/facilities renewal ($millions)

$42.6

$55.4
 

Current bond rating

Aa3

Aa3
 

Percent of alumni donating

9.5

N.A.
 

Cost of raising $1

.14

N.A.

Notes: *1998

athrough April 1999

1Bachelor's degree recipients - one year after graduation.

N.A. = Not Yet Available



     
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