University of Baltimore

University of Baltimore
Motto	Knowledge that works
Established	1925
Type	Public
President	Robert L. Bogomolny
Academic staff	159[1]
Undergraduates	2,412[2]
Postgraduates	3,003[2]
Location	Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Campus	Urban
Colors	Blue and Green
Nickname	Super Bees
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. Through the Freshman Initiative or Lower Division Initiative, UB has transformed from an upper division university to a traditional university.^[3] In addition, the University has changed the school colors to blue (PMS 3025) and green (PMS 362), updated the "UB" logo,^[4] and adopted the new slogan-- "Knowledge that works".^[3] In 2010, the school was chosen as the site of the 2011 US-Balkans Business Summit.

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.^[5]

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, calling 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 was said that up to 140 Freshman would be entering.^[6]

Academics & degree programs

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

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. UB undergraduate program is a young program designated for business and law students.^[7]

Graduate

UB offers a Master of Public Administration degree program.^[8] Through a joint program, UB and Towson University offer a Master of Business Administration degree program.^[9] Both of which include several specializations and joint degree options and a very high acceptance rate of 85%. ^[10] 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 and Integrated Design. It also awards several different Graduate Certificates, including Accounting, Business, Technology Commercialization, Information Design, and Professional Counseling.^[7]

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.^[7]

Colleges & schools

The University is composed of multiple colleges and schools:^[11]

• Robert G. Merrick School of Business
• School of Law
• Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Public Affairs

Campus & student services

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.^[12]

Academic buildings

The principal 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

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.^[13] The project, which is named the Fitzgerald at UB Midtown was scheduled to break ground in 2008.^[14] The facility was largely complete by 2011, with the bookstore, parking ramp and housing portions in use by that time. The Fitzgerald project was viewed at the time of its inception as a prelude to future public-private development projects, for instance student housing.^[13] To that end, an October 2010 announcement indicated that the university was planning an 11-story student housing tower, to again be built in partnership with a private company, according to The Baltimore Sun.

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.^[15] 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.^[16] The current chief of police is Samuel D. Tress.^[15]

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]

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] UB also offers some classes online.

Student life

UB has numerous academic clubs, student organizations, 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]

Campus Recreation and Wellness

UB has an athletic/fitness center named Campus Recreation and Wellness. The Director of Campus Recreation Services is Bill Schnirel and Assistant Director of Intramurals and Sport Clubs is Dustin Fisher. Campus Recreation and Wellness at University of Baltimore is continually growing for the betterment of the university and surrounding community. Campus Recreation And Wellness has an aerobics studio, a sparring/boxing room, two indoor racquetball courts, a well-equipped gym, a basketball court, and locker rooms. The Recreation Center, located on the third and fourth floor of the Academic Center, offers fitness classes free of charge on a first come/first serve basis to all members and hosts the Sport 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. Campus Recreation Services seeks to serve the recreation, fitness, health and leisure needs of the university community through instructional and competitive sport activities, including aerobics classes, golf lessons, intramural sports, informal recreation and sport clubs. The Recreation Center facilities include basketball, racquetball, badminton and volleyball courts, weight and cardio rooms, aerobic and spinning studios, indoor golf cage, foosball, darts, Wii gaming system, as well as locker rooms and a sauna. The facilities are open to students, faculty, staff and Recreation Center members with validated University of Baltimore I.D. cards.

For the latest league, class or activity schedules, visit www.ubalt.edu/campusrec . ^[26]

Honor Societies

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

• Alpha Chi
• Beta Alpha Psi
• Beta Gamma Sigma
• Mu Kappa Tau
• Phi Alpha Theta
• Phi Theta Kappa
• Pi Alpha Alpha
• Pi Sigma Alpha
• Psi Chi
• Sigma Iota Epsilon
• Sigma Tau Delta
• Omicron Delta Kappa

Notable alumni

Business

• Peter Angelos – Owner of the Baltimore Orioles
• Bob Parsons is an American entrepreneur He is the CEO and founder of The Go Daddy Group, Inc. honorary Doctor of Humane Letters May 21, 2008
• Tom Condon graduated from UB Law in 1981, sports agent, represents over 120 NFL players, including Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, Tony Romo, Matt Leinart, Tim Couch, Marvin Harrison, LaDainian Tomlinson, Tony Gonzalez, Steve Hutchinson, Eli Manning, Drew Brees, Chad Pennington, Alex Smith, Marc Bulger, Chris Simms, Byron Leftwich, Mathias Kiwanuka, Brady Quinn, Jake Long, and Adrian Peterson.
• Stan White – Retired NFL Player Baltimore Colts graduated from UB Law, sports agent, sportscaster, assistant football coach Gilman School
• Pete Caringi – Accomplished soccer player & coach Baltimore Bays led the U of B to NCAA soccer crown in 1976
• Bruce "Ying Yang" Moore – Liberal Arts graduate 1977, Director of Catering Joey B's

Government, law and politics

• Curt Anderson – Maryland House of Delegates District 43, 1983–1995, 2002–present
• Dale Anderson, (1963) former Baltimore County Executive and State Delegate
• John S. Arnick, (1961) former member of the Maryland House of Delegates
• Dale Anderson – Baltimore County Executive, 66–74; House of Delegates District 8, 83–87
• Spiro Agnew – Vice President of the United States 69–73, Governor of Maryland 67–69
• Carville Benson, (1893) – U.S. Congressman for Maryland 2nd District, 1918–1921.
• Lieutenant General H Steven Blum (1968) – Former Chief of the National Guard Bureau; Current Deputy Commander NORTHCOM.
• William P. Bolton, (1909) – Congressman for Maryland 2nd District, 1949–1951.
• James W. Campbell, (1969) – former member of the Maryland House of Delegates.
• J. Joseph Curran, Jr., (1959) – Maryland Attorney General, 1987–2007: Lt. Governor 83–87 under Harry Hughes.
• Catherine Curran O'Malley, (1991) – Associate Judge for the First District Court of Maryland, wife of current Governor of Maryland and former Baltimore Mayor, Martin O'Malley.
• Terry R. Gilleland, Jr., (2001) – former member of Maryland House of Delegates
• J. B. Jennings – Maryland Delegate for District 7.
• Sheryl Davis Kohl, former member of Maryland House of Delegates
• Pat McDonough – Maryland delegate.
• Richard Meehan, Mayor of Ocean City, MD, 2006–present.
• C. Edward Middlebrooks, (1982) – former Maryland State Senator.
• Donald E. Murphy, (1983) – former member of Maryland House of Delegates, 1994–2002.
• Bishop Robinson – former Police Commissioner of Baltimore, 1984 – 1987.
• Dutch Ruppersberger – Congressman 2nd district, 02-present, Baltimore County Executive, 94-02.
• William Donald Schaefer, (1942) – Mayor of Baltimore 71–87, Governor of Maryland 87–95, State Comptroller 99-2007
• John F. Slade III, (1969), former member of Maryland House of Delegates.
• Frederic N. Smalkin – Jurist-in-Residence, University of Baltimore School of Law, 2005–present
• Frank Kratovil – Congressman United States House of Representatives, Maryland District 1, 2008–2011

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.

Sports

• Red Holzman, NBA: 1948–53, 2-time NBA All-Star guard, coach, Hall of Fame.^[28]
• Isaiah Wilson, NBA: 1971–1972^[29]
• Howard "Chip" Silverman, author lacrosse coach

References

1. ^ http://www.ubalt.edu/template.cfm?page=634
2. ^ ^{a b} http://www.ubalt.edu/template.cfm?page=628
3. ^ ^{a b} http://www.ubalt.edu/downloads/feature1_sp06.pdf
4. ^ University of Baltimore Graphics Standards and Editorial Style Guide (Issued February 2009).
5. ^ History of the University of Baltimore
6. ^ The University of Baltimore Newsroom
7. ^ ^{a b c} UB Majors: A Complete List
8. ^ Yale Gordon College of Liberal Arts
9. ^ The UB/Towson MBA: The University of Baltimore & Towson University
10. ^ http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/01/part_time_profiles/baltimore.htm
11. ^ University of Baltimore Academic Programs
12. ^ Campus Map
13. ^ ^{a b} Bolton Yard Development Approved, Study to Consider Other Student Housing – News
14. ^ The University of Baltimore Newsroom
15. ^ ^{a b} University of Baltimore Public Safety
16. ^ Public Safety Operational Authority
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 and Wellness at the University of Baltimore
26. ^ http://www.ubalt.edu/downloads/Check%20Out%20Our%20Spring%202007%20Newsletter!!
27. ^ Academic Honor Societies
28. ^ Berkow, Ira. "Red Holzman, Hall of Fame Coach, Dies at 78", The New York Times, November 15, 1998. Accessed September 15, 2008.
29. ^ "NBA/ABA Players who attended University of Baltimore". databaseSports.com. http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/bycollege.htm?sch=University+of+Baltimore. Retrieved 2008-04-05. 

External links

• Official website
• UB Post – Student Newspaper
• UB Profile – University System of Maryland
• UB Profile – Baltimore Sun

Coordinates: 39°18′20″N 76°37′1″W / 39.30556°N 76.61694°W / 39.30556; -76.61694