Institutional Learning Outcomes

At the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), we are dedicated to delivering a high-quality education. Our commitment is grounded in the belief that all UMB graduates, regardless of their chosen program of study, will emerge well-prepared in several essential areas. These ILOs embody the essence of a UMB education and are intrinsic to our mission and core values.

In 2021, we initiated a quest to define and articulate the outcomes that underscore the UMB experience. These outcomes not only enhance the value of a UMB education but also align with the criteria set by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, our accrediting body. These criteria require accredited institutions to have clearly defined educational goals at both the institution and degree/program levels. These goals should be interconnected, relevant to educational experiences, and aligned with the institution's mission.

Institutional Learning Outcomes at the University of Maryland, Baltimore

 

Community Engagement ▾

Definition: Civic engagement is "working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make that difference.

Outcome: UMB graduates will understand historical and current inequities experienced by diverse communities to effectively engage in service learning and community-based learning experiences to improve health and social justice outcomes in partnership with the Baltimore community and beyond.

Cultural Competence and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ▾

Definition: Diversity is defined as all the differences between us based on which we experience advantages or encounter barriers to opportunities. Equity is allocating resources to ensure that everyone has access to the same opportunities. Inclusion is defined as a sense of belonging.

Outcome: UMB graduates will be able to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in health, science, and social services by engaging in cultural humility practice and promoting organizational, cultural, and systemic change.

Ethics ▾

Definition: Ethical reasoning is reasoning about right and wrong human conduct. It requires students to be able to assess their own ethical values and the social context of problems.

Outcome: Recognize ethical issues related to professional conduct when presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context as well as discern the impact of relationships on ethical issues.

Integrity ▾

Definition: Integrity involves consistent, habitual honesty and a coherent integration of reasonably stable, justifiable moral values.

Outcome: Demonstrate consistently honest and fair judgment and action in academic and professional affairs.

Global Engagement and Learning ▾

Definition: Global Engagement & Learning defines students who are committed to navigating the world and connecting with its people in a wide array of professional and social settings.

Outcome: Graduates of each UMB program will demonstrate Global Engagement & Learning outcomes at the end of their degree programs. Graduates will be assessed on long term outcomes.

Interprofessional Institutional Learning ▾

Definition: Interprofessional education (IPE) occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other.

Outcome: At the completion of their program, UMB students will have had the opportunity to obtain exposure to working and interacting with other healthcare and human services professionals and professional students on the UMB campus.

Leadership ▾

Definition: Leadership is a process in which individuals are inspired to behave in a certain way, usually toward a common goal or understanding.

Outcome: Graduates of the University of Maryland, Baltimore will use critical thinking skills guided by evidence to be empathetic, inclusive, adaptable, and courageous leaders in their profession.

Commitment to Excellence

At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, these Institutional Learning Outcomes are not just statements; they represent our commitment to fostering well-rounded, ethical, and globally engaged professionals. These outcomes are integrated into our curriculum to ensure that our students are equipped to make a difference in the world.

We are dedicated to assessing and continuously improving these outcomes to ensure that our students are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter throughout their lives and careers.