Managing for Results

Managing for Results (MFR) is a state-required performance accountability process that documents UMB’s progress toward institutional goals. These reports align the University’s mission, strategic priorities, and performance measures with expectations set by the University System of Maryland and the State.

Performance Accountability / Managing for Results

What the Reports Include 

Each Managing for Results report is organized around:

• Mission and vision
• Institutional goals and objectives
• Performance measures, including multi-year data and projections

Performance measures track outcomes across areas such as:

• Student success (e.g., graduation rates, licensure pass rates)
• Research activity and funding
• Enrollment and program growth
• Community engagement and public service
• Financial performance and operational efficiency

Role in Budget Alignment

Managing for Results documents institutional performance and outcomes. This information helps inform planning and resource discussions by providing a clear picture of progress toward strategic priorities.

How to Use These Reports

Managing for Results reports provide a consistent, longitudinal view of institutional performance. They can be used to:

• Understand how UMB tracks progress toward its goals
• Reference performance metrics over time
• Support planning, reporting, and accountability efforts

Reports

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• FY 2026 pdf
• FY 2025 pdf
• FY 2024pdf

Operational Definitions

For detailed information on how performance measures are defined, calculated, and reported to the State of Maryland, refer to the Operational Definitions documentation. This resource includes:

• Data sources for each metric
• Calculation methodologies
• Reporting timeframes and assumptions

Reports

The following resources contains archived materials maintained for reference or recordkeeping purposes. These materials were created before April 24, 2026 and may not meet current accessibility standards. If you need an accessible version of archived content, please contact our office.

• FY 2020 pdf
• FY 2019 pdf
• FY 2018 pdf

Understanding the Data

Managing for Results reports include standardized measures used across the University System of Maryland. These measures follow state reporting guidelines to ensure consistency and accountability.

Data Sources

Data reported through Managing for Results comes from a combination of institutional systems and external reporting organizations, including:

• State and system reporting (e.g., Maryland Higher Education Commission)
• National data sources (e.g., National Science Foundation)
• Professional licensing and accrediting bodies
• Internal university reporting systems

Detailed Definitions

For complete technical definitions, calculation methods, and data sources for each measure, refer to each individual Operational Definitions documentation.