UMES Strategic Plan
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) maintains its legacy as an 1890 Land-Grant institution and continues its advance to become a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University - Intensive and a Four-Year 3 classified institution. The profile of the University has been changing over recent years due to a period of unprecedented growth. With a Fall 2002 enrollment of 3,644, the school stands as one of the System's fastest growing institutions with entering students from 24 counties in the State of Maryland, representing more than 35 states in the United States, and originating from over 65 foreign countries. The growth extends beyond enrollment to programs that define UMES as a modern comprehensive university, but one that honors the unique land-grant, institutional mission and that respects the urgent need for workforce development on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and beyond.
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore completed the Comprehensive Self-Study Evaluation in April 1996. The Commission reaffirmed accreditation in June 1996. The Periodic Review Report was submitted in June 2001 and the report was accepted in November 2001 with the reaffirmation of accreditation.
The 2004-2009 UMES Strategic Priorities were developed during academic year 2003-2004. The plan represents the collective effort of the President, executive units (cabinet, expanded cabinet and executive council,) faculty, students, staff, and community members who contributed many hours of time and effort through involvement with committees, surveys, and campus-wide hearings to identify the University’s priorities for 2004-2009.
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