Strategic Plan Update and Campus Communications and Engagement

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:49:56 -0500
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Dear UMBC Community,

On behalf of the UMBC Strategic Plan Steering Committee, I am writing with an update on our progress developing the strategic plan and to outline next steps for communications and community engagement.

The Five Strategic Plan Pillars and Subgroups

The steering committee and its five pillar subgroups have met this semester to advance our work. The work of each subgroup will be informed by the insights, expertise, ideas, and perspectives of our campus community members. As a reminder, the five strategic plan pillars are:

Grow Student Opportunity and Success

Transform Teaching and Learning

Redefine Excellence in Research and Creative Achievement

Cultivate Organizational Innovation and Vitality

Strengthen Maryland and Its Communities

How to Stay Informed and Participate

Starting this month, the pillar subgroups will offer several engagement opportunities for the community. Here is how you can ensure you are updated and involved:

Follow the myUMBC Strategic Planning group to receive immediate updates on planned community engagement activities as they are scheduled.

Visit our updated strategic planning website. Starting this Friday, March 6, the site will feature a new feedback form to provide a direct way for you to share your voice with the committee.

Look for brief, regular email reminders about strategic planning news beginning this Friday.

Thank you for your interest in this process. The Strategic Plan Steering Committee looks forward to engaging with you and receiving your valuable input as we continue this critical planning process.

Warmest regards,

Charissa Cheah

Professor of Psychology and Asian Studies Faculty Affiliate

Chair, UMBC Strategic Plan Steering Committee