University of Baltimore

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University of Baltimore
Seal
Motto: Knowledge that works
Established: 1925
Type: Public
President: Robert L. Bogomolny
Faculty: 151
Undergraduates: 2,091
Postgraduates: 2,686
Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Campus: Urban
Colors: Blue █ and Green █
Website: http://www.ubalt.edu

The University of Baltimore (UB), located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland in the Mt. Vernon neighborhood at 1420 N. Charles Street, is part of the University System of Maryland.

UB recently opened a brand new student center as well as changing the colors to blue and green, and the "UB" logo. They also adopted the new slogan-- "Knowledge that works".[1]

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[edit] History

Founded in 1925 by a group of Baltimore business professionals, UB sought to provide educational opportunities for working men and women. In the 1970s UB merged with Eastern College, Mount Vernon School of Law, and Baltimore College of Commerce. In 1975, UB became an "upper division academic institution", offering only third and fourth year undergraduate and post-graduate course work. At the same time, ownership was assumed by the State of Maryland. In 1988, the state merged UB into the new statewide university system, the University of Maryland System, which was later renamed University System of Maryland.[2]

[edit] Academics & degree programs

The University offers numerous undergraduate, graduate, and professional as well as several joint degree programs.

[edit] Lower division Initiative

The Lower Division Initiative is a program that began in 2005 to extend the University of Baltimore's current position to once again offer the first two years of the baccalaureate degree. In April 2005 the University System of Maryland's Board of Regents approved plans that would allow UB to start accepting freshmen and sophomores. Under the original plan, freshmen and sophomore would be admitted starting in the fall of 2006.

In a unanimous vote that took place on February 15, 2006, the Maryland Higher Education Commission approved a revised mission statement submitted by the University of Baltimore, thus enabling the University to return to four-year undergraduate status. This is the same initiative that already received approval from the Board of Regents in April of the prior year; however, the plan was revised slightly and now calls for freshmen to be admitted in the fall of 2007.

The University states that this new program will better reflect the current focus, and will be designed to prepare students in business, pre-law, technology, public affairs, and applied liberal arts. The University says that it will be offering Freshman "free" tuition for their first year. This was offered because of a donation made by an anonymous private donor. In the fall of 2007, it is said that up to 140 Freshman will be entering.[3]

[edit] Undergraduate

UB offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Community Studies and Civic Engagement, English, Interdisciplinary Studies, Government and Public Policy, History, Jurisprudence, and Psychology. The university offers Bachelor of Science degrees programs in the following subjects: Applied Information Technology, Business Administration, Corporate Communication, Criminal Justice, Forensic Studies, Health Systems Management, Human Services Administration, Management Information Systems, Real Estate and Economic Development, Simulation and Digital Entertainment:[4]

[edit] Graduate

UB offers a Master of Public Administration degree program.[5] Through a joint program, UB and Towson University offer a Master of Business Administration degree program.[6] Both of which include several specializations and joint degree options. The university awards Master of Science degrees in Accounting, Applied Psychology, Criminal Justice, Human Services Administration, Interaction Design and Information Architecture, and Negotiations and Conflict Management. The university awards Master of Arts in Legal and Ethical Studies as well as Publications Design. In addition, it offers Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts. It also awards several different Graduate Certificates, including Accounting, Business, Technology Commercialization, Information Design, and Professional Counseling.[7]

[edit] Professional

UB offers professional degree programs leading to a Doctorate in Communications Design or Public Administration. UB through its law school offers a Juris Doctor and several concentrations. In addition, the law school offers a Master of Laws in the Laws of the United States and Taxation.[8]

[edit] Colleges & Schools

The University is composed of three colleges and schools:[9]

[edit] Campus & facilities

Academic Center
Academic Center

The main campus is located in Baltimore's Mt. Vernon cultural district, close to downtown and the Inner Harbor. The Lyric Opera House, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, and the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) are nearby. For the most part, the main academic buildings surround the intersections of Mount Royal Avenue and North Charles Street. Gordon Plaza is at the center of campus.[10].

[edit] Academic buildings

The principle academic buildings include:

  • the Academic Center
  • the Charles Royal Building
  • John and Frances Angelos Law Center
  • the Langsdale Library
  • the Student Center
  • William H. Thumel Sr. Business Center

[edit] On-campus development

The University, the Bozzuto Group, and the Gould Property Co. entered into a public-private joint venture to develop UB's Bolton Yard parking lot into a mixed use development, including apartments, a bookstore, a grocery store, speciality retail, and garage parking.[11] The project, which is named the Fitzgerald at UB Midtown will breakground in spring 2008.[12]. This project is a prelude to future public-private development projects, for instance student housing.[13].

[edit] Public Safety/Campus Police

UB's Department of Public Safety is the law enforcement body that protects and serves the students, staff, and visitors on its main campus. In addition, the department collects and distributes campus crime statistics, offers women’s self defense courses, issues student identification cards, and operates several crime prevention programs [14]. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Baltimore Police Department, the UB campus police have concurrent jurisdiction for twenty blocks into the city of Baltimore from UB's main campus.[15] The current chief of police is Samuel D. Tress.[16]

[edit] Local transit

Penn Station, with connections to Amtrak and MARC service, and a Light Rail stop, are just to the north of campus. The University of Baltimore/Mt. Royal station on the Baltimore Light Rail system is on northwest edge of campus. The State Center station on the Baltimore Metro system is just a few blocks from campus. UB runs shuttle bus service between its academic buildings, parking garages, and the nearby public transportation/local transit stops.[17]

[edit] Satellite campuses

In conjunction with the University System of Maryland, UB offers courses and several undergraduate and/or graduate degree programs[18] at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland.[19] In addition, the university also offers its Master of Arts in Legal and Ethical Studies and Master of Public Administration programs at the National Labor College in Silver Spring, Maryland[20] Through a partnership with College of Southern Maryland, UB offers the upper-level undergraduate coursework leading toward Bachelor degree in Business in Southern Maryland.[21]

[edit] Student Life

UB has numerous academic clubs, student ogranizations, and an active student government.[22] The academic clubs usually sponsor a host of programs and speakers throughout the school year. The UB Post is the monthly student newspaper; which serves the purpose of keeping the general student population informed of upcoming campus activities, as well as relevant news.[23] The Student Center is the central place for students--housing the bookstore, food services, student government and organization offices, and study lounges[24]

[edit] Athletic Club

UB has an athletic club/fitness center, which has an aerobics studio, a sparring/boxing room, a well-equipped gym, a basketball court, locker rooms, and racketball courts. The athletic club, located in Academic Center, offers fitness classes and hosts the club and intramural sports/teams.[25] At one time, UB owned and operated a golf driving range in the Mount Washington neighborhood of Baltimore. However, this facilitate has been leased to the city.[26]

[edit] Honor Societies

The university hosts chapters of several honor societies, including:[27]

[edit] Notable Alumni

[edit] Business

[edit] Government, law and politics

[edit] Journalism

  • Jeffrey Kluger - Senior Writer for TIME Magazine, and author of Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13, on which the 1995 movie "Apollo 13" was based.
  • Marcie Jones - Author

[edit] Sports

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.ubalt.edu/downloads/feature1_sp06.pdf
  2. ^ History of the University of Baltimore
  3. ^ The University of Baltimore Newsroom
  4. ^ UB Majors: A Complete List
  5. ^ Yale Gordon College of Liberal Arts
  6. ^ The UB/Towson MBA: The University of Baltimore & Towson University
  7. ^ UB Majors: A Complete List
  8. ^ UB Majors: A Complete List
  9. ^ University of Baltimore Academic Programs
  10. ^ Campus Map
  11. ^ Bolton Yard Development Approved, Study to Consider Other Student Housing - News
  12. ^ The University of Baltimore Newsroom
  13. ^ Bolton Yard Development Approved, Study to Consider Other Student Housing - News
  14. ^ http://www.ubalt.edu/template.cfm?page=109
  15. ^ Public Safety Operational Authority
  16. ^ University of Baltimore Public Safety
  17. ^ UB Shuttle Bus Service
  18. ^ UB's Programs at the Universities at Shady Grove
  19. ^ The Universities at Shady Grove
  20. ^ UB Master's Program
  21. ^ College of Southern Maryland - CSM-University of Baltimore Partnership
  22. ^ Student Organizations
  23. ^ The UB Post
  24. ^ University of Baltimore Student Center
  25. ^ Welcome to Campus Recreation Services at the University of Baltimore
  26. ^ http://www.ubalt.edu/downloads/Check%20Out%20Our%20Spring%202007%20Newsletter!!
  27. ^ Academic Honor Societies
  28. ^ NBA/ABA Players who attended University of Baltimore. databaseSports.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-05.
  29. ^ NBA/ABA Players who attended University of Baltimore. databaseSports.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-05.

[edit] External links


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