Q&A Archives

President's Q&A, September 2022
Sept. 13, 2022
Dr. Jarrell updated in-person and virtual audiences on leadership development, telework, campus construction, safety, and more.


President's Q&A, March 2022
March 22, 2022
In his first in-person Q&A as UMB president, Dr. Jarrell updated the University community on dean searches, Core Values Month, telework, and COVID-19 boosters.


2020

President’s Q&A, December 2020
Dec. 17, 2020
This Q&A featured President Jarrell and three School of Medicine doctors discussing COVID-19 vaccines, the vaccines’ efficacy, the state of the pandemic, and more.


2019

President’s Q&A, December 2019

December 05, 2019

This session included presentations on the Ultimate Mileage Battle step challenge winners, the 2019 campus climate and engagement survey, and more.

President’s Q&A, September 2019

September 17, 2019

President Perman previews Africa trip, discusses President’s Council for Women, Center to Prevent Gun Violence, and more.

President’s Q&A, April 2019

April 10, 2019

Title IX Efforts, Smoking Survey, Shuttle Replacement Among Issues Discussed at Quarterly Q&A

President’s Q&A, January 2019

January 23, 2019

President's Q&A focuses on issues of sexual discrimination and harassment.

2018

President’s Q&A, September 2018

September 18, 2018

Alice Cary and Jonathan Bratt outlined their visions for UMB’s police force and emergency management services, respectively, with both leaders saying that building relationships is the key to success in both areas.

President’s Q&A, June 2018

June 19, 2018

Dr. Perman introduced UMB’s new police chief, talked about plans for the expanded Community Engagement Center and campus safety, and announced a major change to the Universitywide commencement in 2019.

President’s Q&A, March 2018

March 07, 2018

Dr. Perman discussed the state of the University, gun violence, mental health care, community engagement, and more.

2017

President’s Q&A, December 2017

Dec. 12, 2017

Chief Philanthropy Officer Thomas J. Sullivan, CFRE, MS, discussed how to be involved in UMB's Catalyst campaign.


President’s Q&A, September 2017

Sept. 19, 2017

Dr. Perman discussed a range of topics, including teaching innovations, interprofessional education, and the MPower initiative.

President’s Q&A, June 2017

June 19, 2017

Chief Accountability Officer and Vice President Roger Ward discusses UMB's campus climate survey results.

2016

President’s Q&A, October 2016

October 06, 2016

Office of Community Engagement Director Ashley Valis discusses the UMB/UMMC Partnership for West Baltimore.

President’s Q&A, March 2016

March 28, 2016

Diversity Review Results Are Disclosed

2015

President's Q&A, November 2015

November 23, 2015

Dr. Perman held a group Q&A on Nov. 23 in the School of Medicine’s Bressler Research Building. After discussing race relations, Dr. Perman turned the topic to public safety.

President's Q&A, July 2015

July 28, 2015

Held on July 28 at the School of Nursing, this session was a follow-up to the May 6 forum “A Discussion About Race in Baltimore.”

President's Q&A, April 2015

April 21, 2015

Dr. Perman held a group Q&A on April 21 at the School of Dentistry. The session included a legislative update by Kevin P. Kelly, JD, chief government affairs officer and associate vice president, who discussed the recently concluded General Assembly session.

President's Q&A, February 2015

February 23, 2015

Dr. Perman held a group Q&A on Feb. 23 at the School of Pharmacy. The session included a presentation by James L. Hughes, MBA, chief enterprise and economic development officer, vice president, and director of UM Ventures, on UMB’s role as an economic engine in the state.

2014

Safety Matters Town Halls, October 2014

October 14, 2014

In the wake of two robberies on the UMB campus the night of Oct. 6, Dr. Perman and the UMB Police Force held safety town halls on Oct. 14 at the School of Pharmacy and on the evening of Oct. 21 at Westminster Hall.

President's Q&A, September 2014

September 22, 2014

Dr. Perman held a group Q&A on Sept. 22 at the School of Social Work auditorium. The session included a community engagement progress report from Ashley Valis, MSW, who is UMB’s first executive director of community initiatives and engagement.

President's Q&A, April 2014

April 17, 2014

Dr. Perman held a group Q&A session on April 17 at Hosick Lecture Hall in the Bressler Building. James L. Hughes, MBA, chief enterprise and economic development officer and vice president, began the session with an update on the University of Maryland BioPark’s new Master Plan.

President's Q&A, February 2014

February 04, 2014

Dr. Perman’s quarterly group Q&A session was held on Feb. 4 at the Francis King Carey School of Law. Dr. Perman and members of his leadership team began the Q&A with presentations on the Middle States reaccreditation and the University’s financial outlook.

2013

President's Q&A, September 2013

September 24, 2013

Dr. Perman’s quarterly group Q&A session was held on Sept. 24 at the School of Pharmacy. Peter N. Gilbert, MSF, chief operating officer and senior vice president, began the session with an update of the University’s 2011-2016 strategic plan.

President's Q&A, April 2013

April 16, 2013

The items below are excerpts from Dr. Perman’s quarterly group Q&A on April 16 at the School of Dentistry.

President's Q&A, January 2013

January 22, 2013

The excerpts below are from Dr. Perman’s group Q&A on Jan. 22 at the School of Nursing auditorium, which centered on the University of Maryland: MPowering the State structured collaboration with the University of Maryland, College Park and also on campus safety.

2012

President's Q&A, August 2012

August 23, 2012

The questions below are excerpts from Dr. Perman’s group Q&A on Aug. 23 at Westminster Hall, which focused to a great extent on the new UM shuttle.

President's Q&A, April 2012

April 26, 2012

The following excerpts come from Dr. Perman’s group Q&A on April 16 at the School of Social Work auditorium. The Q&A was devoted to a single topic: campus safety. University Police Chief Tony Williams was the guest speaker.

President's Q&A, March 2012

March 28, 2012

The following questions and answers are excerpts from the University of Maryland: MPowering the State Q&A, which was held March 28 at the School of Nursing.

President's Q&A, January 2012

January 18, 2012

The following are excerpts from Dr. Perman’s Q&A on Jan. 18 at the Francis King Carey School of Law.

2011

President's Q&A, December 2011

December 15, 2011

The following are excerpts from Dr. Perman’s Q&A on Dec. 15 at Davidge Hall.

President's Q&A, November 2011

November 21, 2011

The following are excerpts from Dr. Perman’s Q&A on Nov. 21 at the School of Nursing.

President's Q&A, October 2011

October 17, 2011

The following are excerpts of questions and answers from Dr. Perman’s Q&A on Oct. 17 at the School of Pharmacy.

President's Q&A, September 2011

September 26, 2011

The following are excerpts of questions and answers from Dr. Perman’s Q&A on Sept. 26 at the Southern Management Corporation Campus Center.