Professional Development and Career Advancement


Goal

UMB supports and advances diverse students, faculty, and staff by promoting and providing professional and educational programs and initiatives that build capacity, equity, and respect

(UMB 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Theme 3: Strategic Outcome 3)

Objective: Increase representation of — and positive measurable impact for — minoritized and underrepresented groups in professional development opportunities ▾

Metrics

Number and percentage of women, non-binary, URM, and minoritized participants in professional development opportunities

Increased promotion and retention rates of program participants

Audit experience surveys for improved employee and student success (e.g., employee promotion and student graduation rates), well-being, and demonstration of core values

Current Phase

Implement

Next Phase

Y1

Who is Responsible?

Provost, CHRO, CEDIO/VP 

Objective: Create and develop mechanisms to track and assess the effectiveness and impact of professional development programs ▾

Metrics

Pre- and post-participation surveys indicating positive impact of programs

Improved retention and promotion rates of women, non-binary, URM, and minoritized participants compared to that of men and non-URM employees

Current Phase

Expand

Next Phase

Y2-5

Who is Responsible?

Provost, CHRO, CEDIO/VP

Objective: Embed diversity and inclusion concepts in employee and supervisor trainings ▾

Metrics

100 percent of training programs reviewed and revised to include EDI concepts

Current Phase

Implement, Expand and Deepen

Next Phase

Y2-5

Who is Responsible?

CHRO, CEDIO/VP

Objective: Create sustainable programs and pathways, including mentoring networks and sponsorship programs, with clear and accessible guidance to ensure everyone’s success ▾

Metrics

Number of mentoring networks

Number of sustainable pathways and programs

Number of women, non-binary, URM, and minoritized student, faculty, and staff participants in mentoring and sponsorship networks and programs

Surveys showing satisfaction of participants in mentoring networks and sponsorship programs

Tracking participants’ successful career advancement

Current Phase

Explore, Create, Implement, Expand and Deepen

Next Phase

Y2-5, Y5+

Who is Responsible?

Deans, VPs, Provost, CHRO