Guiding principles developed through campus conversations during the 2012-13 academic year will be a reference point for all future steps in the planning process. UMBC’s strategic planning process will be:
 Rooted in reflection on UMBC’s vision and values |
 Broadly inclusive, engaging participation of stakeholders, including shared governance groups |
 Communicated effectively to the campus |
 Rich in analysis of the campus’s performance, as well as internal and external opportunities and challenges |
 Open to dialogue about systemic strengths and weaknesses |
 Clear about how decisions will be made |
 Specific in setting priorities and flexible enough to accommodate emergent opportunities |
 Connected with State and University System of Maryland priorities |
 Open to new and divergent perspectives |
 Aligned with financial planning and fundraising |