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ART SEMINAR GROUP Administrative Manager

To: The UMBC Community
From: President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous

The Chronicle of Higher Education has named UMBC an outstanding academic workplace for the sixth consecutive year. UMBC is one of only 86 universities to receive the “Great Colleges to Work For” distinction and the only Maryland four-year institution to be recognized.

Each year, the Chronicle surveys faculty, staff, and administrators and asks them to rate their workplaces on a variety of factors. The assessment also includes analysis of demographic data and workplace policies. The Chronicle’s 2015 results are based on responses from more than 40,000 people at nearly 300 public and private institutions nationwide.

For the fourth consecutive year, UMBC was featured on the Chronicle’s “honor roll,” which recognizes universities that excel in almost every recognition category. This year, UMBC was highly rated in:

• Collaborative Governance
• Confidence in Senior Leadership
• Respect and Appreciation
• Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship
• Tenure Clarity & Process

This award recognizes what we all know: Excellence thrives in an environment of inclusiveness and respect. These campus values and our commitment to robust shared governance make UMBC an exceptional campus community. We thank each of you for all that you do to make UMBC a great place to work and learn.

Marie desJardins, professor of computer science and electrical engineering, is working to implement a new high school computing class across the state of Maryland to attract more women and underrepresented minorities to the field. She teaches a continuing education course to Maryland high school teachers to provide training for teaching AP Computer Science Principles. Link to Daily Record article requires a subscription to view in its entirety.