Strategic planning at UMB provides a framework for setting priorities, aligning resources, and guiding decision-making in support of the University’s mission. Each strategic plan reflects the needs and opportunities of its time, while building on the work and progress of previous plans.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) strategic plans tell the story of where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. The two completed five-year plans, UMB’s current strategic plan, and a preview of the next highlight the priorities, progress, and lessons that have shaped the University’s direction over time.

Each five-year strategic plan represents a chapter in the University’s story. While each plan reflects the context of its moment, together they demonstrate a shared commitment to learning, adaptability, and purposeful action, ensuring that UMB’s future is informed by experience and aspiration.

  • 2027-2031 Strategic Plan (Planning Stages)

    UMB Strategic Plan Cover 2027-2031

    The 2027–2031 Strategic Plan is in development and will define UMB’s priorities for the next planning cycle. This page serves as the central hub for planning updates, milestones, and engagement opportunities as the process moves forward.

    2027-2031 Strategic Plan

  • 2022-2026 Strategic Plan (Current Plan)

    UMB Strategic Plan Cover 2022 2026The 2022–2026 Strategic Plan is UMB’s current guiding framework, shaping priorities, initiatives, and decisions across the University during this planning cycle.

    2022–2026 Strategic Plan

  • 2017–2021 Strategic Plan

    UMB Strategic Plan Cover 2017-2021This Strategic Plan guided institutional priorities and resource alignment during the 2017–2021 planning cycle. As an archived plan, it provides historical context and highlights key initiatives and focus areas from that period.

    2017–2021 Strategic Plan

  • 2011-2016 Strategic Plan

    UMB Strategic Plan Cover 2011 2016: Redefining CollaborationThis archived strategic plan established UMB’s priorities and guided decision-making and resource allocation during the 2011-2016 cycle. It offers historical perspective on the University’s evolving strategies and accomplishments.

    2011-2016 Strategic Plan


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