VISION UMBC: An Honors University in Maryland seeks to become the best public research university of our size by combining the traditions of the liberal arts academy, the creative intensity of the research university, and the social responsibility of the public university. We will be known for integrating research, teaching and learning, and civic engagement so that each advances the other for the benefit of society. VALUES A research university built on a strong undergraduate liberal arts and sciences core, UMBC is large enough to be a dynamic center of scholarship and small enough to emphasize teaching and foster a sense of community. We are motivated and guided by a collective commitment to: Be the university of choice for talented students and among the best in our class in research productivity, student outcomes, and performance in extracurricular competitions. Create a welcoming and respectful atmosphere for all. Produce graduates in all disciplines who think critically, communicate effectively, and demonstrate technology literacy. Provide students with hands-on, problem-based learning experiences and undergraduate research, internship, and cooperative education opportunities. Apply knowledge to real-world problems. Bridge traditional boundaries among disciplines, faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Engage and celebrate the contributions of the entire UMBC family: faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Continuously seek new approaches to teaching and learning, research, and civic engagement. Integrate ethics and values of citizenship in our work and in each student's experience. Manage our physical development, infrastructure, and fiscal resources with a sense of responsibility for the future of the campus, its surrounding community, and the environment. Encourage broad dialogue and participation in decision-making on campus issues and plans. PRIORITIES Several operational priorities identified at past planning retreats and campus meetings continue to guide our efforts to fully achieve our vision and values: Each student should have the opportunity to have an "honors university" experience. The quality of student life and students' experiences on campus should be strengthened. Technology literacy should be infused through the curriculum and students who major in technology-intensive programs should receive a thorough grounding in the liberal arts. UMBC's aspiration to become a Research II institution must be supported by appropriate staffing and infrastructure. New program development must be balanced with strengthening of existing programs. Continuing education programs should be developed to help the University meet local and regional workforce needs. Faculty and staff diversity, development, and retention should be strengthened. The University's service and systems infrastructure must be improved. NOTE: Internal document for UMBC planning process only

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