Operational effectiveness focuses on how administrative and support units plan, assess, and improve their work. It provides tools and guidance to help units evaluate processes, measure outcomes, and align their efforts with institutional priorities. This area complements academic assessment by focusing on services, operations, and institutional support functions that contribute to UMB's overall performance.
A Division of the Office of the Provost
Operational Effectiveness
Pillar: Strategic Partnerships, Alignment and Capacity Building
Why It Matters
By supporting systematic operational assessment, UMB can:
- Identify what is working and where improvements are needed
- Use resources more effectively and efficiently
- Strengthen alignment with institutional goals
- Support informed, evidence-based decision-making
This approach also helps promote continuous improvement across the University, increase transparency in operational performance, and build a shared understanding of effectiveness and outcomes.
Tools
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AdPAIR (Administrative Program Assessment and Improvement Report)
Plan, document, and track operational assessment activities in a centralized system.
Contact
Inclusive Excellence and Institutional Effectiveness | IEIE
220 Arch Street
14th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-xxx-xxxx
excellence@umaryland.edu
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