Our Vision: NDMU will be recognized as a national leader for cultivating student success and promoting the advancement of women. NDMU will advance an inclusive transformational education through innovative and accessible programs, impactful experiential learning, and community engagement. Our graduates are leaders who change the world.
Develop an engaging, supportive and vibrant campus community
Empower and prepare students for personal and professional growth and a healthy lifestyle
Expand campus engagement with Gator Athletics to enhance student-athlete leadership experience and personal growth
STRATEGIC GOAL #2: Drive enrollment, philanthropic, and financial growth
SUB-GOALS
Increase enrollment across all University programs
Advance a culture which enables fundraising growth and increases philanthropic support to the institution across donor constituencies
Strengthen financial resources in order to improve institutional effectiveness and advance NDMU
Explore and coordinate opportunities to expand external and community outreach to support NDMU growth, enrollment, philanthropic partners and financial strength.
STRATEGIC GOAL #3: Enhance NDMU’s leadership position and visibility in Baltimore, Maryland and beyond
SUB-GOALS:
Launch the University’s rebranding platform and evaluate and assess market penetration internally and externally
Expand and strengthen domestic and global partnerships to enhance institutional visibility and market position
Develop systems to maximize use of University leadership, faculty and alumni to communicate NDMU’s strengths in Baltimore City, the State of Maryland and beyond
Advance NDMU’s leadership position as a comprehensive regional university, particularly in education, science and healthcare
Establish NDMU as a leading expert in Women’s Education and the advancement of women
STRATEGIC GOAL #4: Ensure an institutional culture of leadership, innovation & excellence in administrative services
SUB-GOALS:
Enhance the public safety of the NDMU community and effectively manage risk
Develop and implement plans/policies/procedures to build an inclusive working environment and strengthen the University’s recruitment, retention and performance of employees
Enhance University facilities and the effectiveness and efficiency of student and administrative services to enrich the student experience
Introduce technology enhancements to enrich teaching, learning, business and student experiences
STRATEGIC GOAL #5: Enrich SSND charism and life-long community engagement
SUB-GOALS:
Engage the NDMU community in opportunities to learn about, claim and preserve NDMU’s identity as a Catholic university motivated by the SSND charism
Create a University-wide campus structure to identify and sustain programs of social responsibility and design new initiatives that will arise and assure fidelity to NDMU’s treasured traditions
Stimulate a campus-wide culture of social responsibility and social justice grounded in the Catholic Tradition and the SSND charism
Themes
Diversity and Inclusion
Service and Social Responsibility
A Local to Global Perspective
Mission Statement
Notre Dame of Maryland University educates leaders to transform the world.
Embracing the vision of the founders, the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the University promotes the advancement of women and provides a liberal arts education in the Catholic tradition.
Notre Dame challenges women and men to strive for intellectual and professional excellence, to build inclusive communities, to engage in service to others, and to promote social responsibility.
