Solidify UME’s identity as the provider of excellent research-based educational programs in defined priority areas that meet the needs of Maryland’s diverse population and are consistent with organizational capacity.
Identity Work Team Guarantor - Andy Lazur lazur@umd.edu
Objective 1.1 Land-Grant Mission Engage collectively in discussion and action to recognize tradition and innovation within the land grant mission of UME. | Next Steps | Successes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy 1.1.1 | Value and support the traditional program base and meet emerging needs across impact areas to be globally relevant for youth and adults | ||
| Strategy 1.1.2 | Attend to and align programming and marketing for current and anticipated demographic shifts (e.g., increases in older residents, immigrants and children of immigrants, urban/metro residents, minority populations) | ||
| Strategy 1.1.3 | Address emerging needs in both the rural and urban sectors, in order to develop and implement research-based programs that meet the needs and interests of diverse audi- ences in the four impact areas | ||
| Strategy 1.1.4 | Integrate urban programs into the fabric of the organization and support programs that link urban, suburban, and rural youth and adult audiences | ||
Objective 1.2 Prioritization Orient the organization toward relevance, efficiency, and effectiveness as a basis for program development and delivery. | Next Steps | Successes | |
Strategy 1.2.1 | Conduct comprehensive assessment of the need for and impact of current UME programs | ||
| Strategy 1.2.2 | Use assessment results to initiate, expand, or phase out programs as needed | ||
| Strategy 1.2.3 | Support impact teams in developing signature programming | ||
| Objective 1.3 Ongoing Evaluation Develop, implement, and support a transparent process for regular and ongoing evaluation of the outcomes and impacts of UME programs. | Next Steps | Successes | |
| Strategy 1.3.1 | Create a process for prioritizing program development based on demonstrated needs and emerging issues | ||
Strategy 1.3.2 | Fully implement the Program Assessment Tool, the Curriculum Assessment Tool, and the Materials Assessment Tool | ||
| Strategy 1.3.3 | Widely distribute highlights of the impact and value of UME programs to constituents, partners, elected officials, and funder | ||