UMGC Strategic Plan (2024–2030)

For more than 75 years, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has been a pioneer in serving adult learners in Maryland, across the country, and around the world. Now, we are plotting our strategic path forward as reflected in our UMGC 2024–2030 Strategic Plan.

This Strategic Plan is a tool designed to guide the university as it works to achieve its vision of becoming the learner-centric, data-driven, and skills-based school of choice for adults and business. This plan is rooted in foundational commitments reflecting our history and mission and establishes a series of strategic priorities that advance our vision, position us for growth, and build financial strength. It is the product of a collaborative process, guided by advisors from across the university and incorporating input and feedback from team members, units and geographic divisions.

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UMGC Mission

The mission of University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is to inspire hope, empower dreams, and transform lives … one student at a time.

UMGC Vision

UMGC aspires to be the school of choice for adults and business because we are learner-centric, data-driven, and skills-based.

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To achieve this, we must look past traditional educational norms and standards and develop the capability to constantly measure our success in terms of the objectives of our learners.

Gregory W. Fowler, PhD President, University of Maryland Global Campus

 

Core Values

The core values of UMGC support its institutional vision for the future of learning and ensure the fidelity of the university’s commitment to its learners and community.

Foundational Commitments

We commit to building on the following fundamental elements of our institutional character and drawing strength from them as we evolve to meed the dynamic and evolving needs of our leaders and our community.

 

Strategic Priorities

UMGC will focus on the following five strategic priorities to pursue our stated vision, beginning immediately and continuing through 2030.

Market-responsive portfolio management that continuously adapts to learner and employer needs.

A skills architecture that can be translated between educational and work experiences.

Targeted expansion that strengthens and diversifies our learner population.

A responsive, tailored, and seamless experience to maximize the success of our diverse learners.

Intentional study of and investment in our people's needs.