Dear UMBC Community,

I am delighted to introduce BOLD MOVES: Strategic Ambitions for the Future of UMBC—our strategic plan that will guide UMBC into its next extraordinary chapter.

Grounded in our unwavering commitment to inclusive excellence, student success, academic innovation, community engagement, and impactful research and creative achievement, this plan reflects our collective ambition to expand opportunity, elevate higher education, and advance the public good across Maryland and the world.

We encourage you to watch the video and explore the BOLD MOVES strategic plan website to learn more about the strategic plan pillars and goals that will shape our journey together:

Explore the newly launched BOLD MOVES strategic plan website here.

Please join me in thanking the Strategic Planning Steering Committee, led by Chair Charissa Cheah, professor of psychology, as well as the committee subgroups and the students, faculty, staff, and alumni who thoughtfully contributed ideas and feedback during the development of this plan.

Thank you all for your commitment to our shared future.

President Valerie Sheares Ashby