1. University of Maryland, College Park: An Institutional Snapshot Presentation by: Will Wellein, HI ED 545, Pennsylvania State University Photo source: http://masters.econ.umd.edu/why_university_of_maryland.html

2. Objectives Highlight defining moments in the university’s history Explain University of Maryland, College Park’s Carnegie Classification Examine the reputation of the institution Provide an overview of the organizational structure for both the University System of Maryland (USM) and University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) Analyze the school’s revenues and expenses

3. History and Defining Moments Chartered as the Maryland Agricultural College in 1856 Impact of the Morrill Land Grant Act Late 19 th and early 20 th centuries: periods of unrest, enrollment fluctuations, and eventual growth in academic programs Moving forward into the 21 st century through innovation Photo source: http://www.archive.org/stream/terrapinyearbook1949univ#page/n13 /mode/2up Reference: The University of Maryland: A public research university advancing our state and the world. (n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2015, from http://www.umd.edu/timeline/

4. Carnegie Classification History of the Carnegie Classification system Public, 4-year institution enrolling more than 37,000 total students UMCP classifications Doctorate-granting university Very high research activity Large four-year institution Primarily residential More selective High transfer-in rate Photo source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wwwumdedu/5812421946 Reference: The Carnegie Classification of institutions of higher education (n.d.). About Carnegie Classification. Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://carnegieclassifications.iu.edu/

5. Reputation and Prestige U.S. News & World Report 2016 Rankings Tied for #57 in National Universities category Peers include George Washington University, University of Connecticut, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute Tied for #19 among public institutions with University of Connecticut The problem with the “race” for prestige Focus on a subjective ranking, enrollment numbers, and research activities as opposed to the outcomes of student learning, teaching, and curricula Photo source: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best- colleges References: National universities rankings. (2015). U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved from http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities?int=994d08 http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities?int=994d08 University of Maryland-College Park. (2015). U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved from http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/university-of-maryland-2103 http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/university-of-maryland-2103

6. Organizational Structure Photo sources: http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/25univ/system/pdf/system.pdf http://www.president.umd.edu/pdfs/newpres_org_chart_feb_2015.pdf References: About USM. (n.d.). Retrieved September 22, 2015, from http://www.usmd.edu/about_usm/http://www.usmd.edu/about_usm/ University System of Maryland. (n.d.). Retrieved September 22, 2015, from http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/25univ/system/pdf/system.pdfhttp://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/25univ/system/pdf/system.pdf Office of the president. (n.d.). Retrieved September 22, 2015, from http://www.president.umd.edu/pdfs/newpres_org_chart_feb_2015.pdfhttp://www.president.umd.edu/pdfs/newpres_org_chart_feb_2015.pdf

7. Shared Governance The role of the University Senate Serves as an advisor the University President Examines internal and external matters related to the institution's operations and functions Composition of the University Senate Initially only faculty members Expanded in 1970s to include staff, students, and administrators Diversity in discussions and decision-making Various constituencies have a voice Photo source: http://senate.umd.edu/contact/index.cfm Reference: Shared governance (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2015, from http://senate.umd.edu/aboutus/sharedgov.cfm

8. Finances Sources of revenue Government grants and contracts (29%) State Appropriations (28%) Tuition and fees (28%) Breakdown of expenses Instruction (34%) Research (33%) Academic support, institutional support, student and public services (33%) Photo source: http://www.collegespot.com/college-finance/how-to- manage-the-cost-of-a-university-life/ Reference: National center for education statistics. (2015). Retrieved from http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/institutionprofile.aspx?unitId=acb1aeadb3b1

9. List of References About USM. (n.d.). Retrieved September 22, 2015, from http://www.usmd.edu/about_usm/http://www.usmd.edu/about_usm/ The Carnegie Classification of institutions of higher education (n.d.). About Carnegie Classification. Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://carnegieclassifications.iu.edu/ http://carnegieclassifications.iu.edu/ National center for education statistics. (2015). Retrieved from http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/institutionprofile.aspx?unitId=acb1aeadb3b1 National universities rankings. (2015). U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved from http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best- colleges/rankings/national-universities?int=994d08http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best- colleges/rankings/national-universities?int=994d08 Office of the president. (n.d.). Retrieved September 22, 2015, from http://www.president.umd.edu/pdfs/newpres_org_chart_feb_2015.pdfhttp://www.president.umd.edu/pdfs/newpres_org_chart_feb_2015.pdf Shared governance (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2015, from http://senate.umd.edu/aboutus/sharedgov.cfmhttp://senate.umd.edu/aboutus/sharedgov.cfm University of Maryland-College Park. (2015). U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved from http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best- colleges/university-of-maryland-2103http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best- colleges/university-of-maryland-2103 The University of Maryland: A public research university advancing our state and the world. (n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2015, from http://www.umd.edu/timeline/ http://www.umd.edu/timeline/ University System of Maryland. (n.d.). Retrieved September 22, 2015, from http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/25univ/system/pdf/system.pdfhttp://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/25univ/system/pdf/system.pdf