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: /mode/2up Reference: The University of Maryland: A public research university advancing our state and the world. (n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2015, from
University of Maryland, College Park: An Institutional Snapshot
Presentation by: Will Wellein, HI ED 545, Pennsylvania State
University Photo source: Objectives Highlight defining moments in
the universitys history Explain University of Maryland, College
Parks 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 schools revenues and
expenses 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:/mode/2up Reference: The University of Maryland: A public
research university advancing our state and the world. (n.d.).
Retrieved October 6, 2015, from 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/ Reference: The Carnegie
Classification of institutions of higher education (n.d.). About
Carnegie Classification. Retrieved September 9, 2015, from
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:colleges References: National
universities rankings. (2015). U.S. News & World Report.
Retrieved from University of Maryland-College Park. (2015). U.S.
News & World Report. Retrieved from Organizational Structure
Photo sources: References: About USM. (n.d.). Retrieved September
22, 2015, fromUniversity System of Maryland. (n.d.). Retrieved
September 22, 2015, fromOffice of the president. (n.d.). Retrieved
September 22, 2015, from 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:Reference: Shared governance (n.d.). Retrieved September 30,
2015, from 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:manage-the-cost-of-a-university-life/ Reference:
National center for education statistics. (2015). Retrieved from
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(n.d.). About Carnegie Classification. Retrieved September 9, 2015,
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Report. Retrieved
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colleges/rankings/national-universities?int=994d08 Office of the
president. (n.d.). Retrieved September 22, 2015, fromShared
governance (n.d.). Retrieved September 30, 2015, fromUniversity of
Maryland-College Park. (2015). U.S. News & World Report.
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fromcolleges/university-of-maryland-2103http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-
colleges/university-of-maryland-2103 The University of Maryland: A
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(n.d.). Retrieved October 6, 2015, from University System of
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