Our Vision

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) will be the preeminent public Historically Black University  that is recognized for leadership in student-centered education, exceptional research, innovation, and  inclusiveness. 

Our Mission

As a public 1890 land-grant Historically Black University that embraces diversity, UMES is committed to  serving first-generation and underserved students and providing educational, research, and community  engagement opportunities to transform the lives of its students who will impact the state, region, and the  world.  

Our Values

• Family- embracing our HBCU culture and principles of work, support and celebration 

• Student-Centered – understanding that everything everyone does at UMES is because of our  students 

• Pride –remembering the history and traditions of past achievements serves as our foundation  for future accomplishments 

• Collaboration- pursuing opportunities to work together across all parts of the campus 

• Communication- striving to provide timely and relevant information that facilitates the  embodiment of the UMES vision  

Strategic Plan Priorities

A. PRIORITY 1 – ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION – We will invest in our people, our ideas,  and our institutions.  

B. PRIORITY 2 – ACCESS, AFFORDABILITY, AND ACHIEVEMENT – We will give every learner the chance  to succeed.  

C. PRIORITY 3 – WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – We will drive Maryland’s prosperity. 

D. PRIORITY 4 – RESEARCH – We will develop the ideas that change the world.  

E. PRIORITY 5 – DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION – We will achieve equity and justice within the  System and advance them in the communities we serve.