The University System of Maryland
The mission of the University System of Maryland (USM) is to improve the quality of life for the people of Maryland by providing a comprehensive range of high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities; engaging in research and scholarship that expand the boundaries of current knowledge; and providing knowledge-based programs and services that are responsive to the needs of the citizens of the state and the nation. 
Comprised of 12 institutions and 3 regional higher education centers, the USM has a vision to be a preeminent system of public higher education, admired around the world for its leadership in promoting and supporting education at all levels, fostering the discovery and dissemination of knowledge for the benefit of the state and nation, and instilling in all members of its community a respect for learning, diversity, and service to others. 
With headquarters in Baltimore, the USM has eight offices, including the Office of Academic and Student Affairs, which support and advocate on behalf of the 12 institution members 
2019-2020 Board of Regents
	
		
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			 Linda R. Gooden, Chair 
			Barry P. Gossett, Vice-Chair 
			Gary L. Attman, Treasurer 
			Michelle A. Gourdine, M.D., Secretary 
			Robert D. Rauch, Assistant Secretary 
			Joseph Bartenfelder, ex officio 
			Katrina J. Dennis, Esq. 
			Ellen Fish 
			James Holzapfel 
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			 D’Ana Johnson 
			Isiah (Ike) Leggett 
			Robert R. Neall 
			Louis Pope 
			Kelly M. Schulz, ex officio 
			Robert L. Wallace 
			William T. “Bill” Wood 
			Drew M. Needham, Student Regent 
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University System of Maryland Administration
	
		
			
			
				
					
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						 Dr. Robert Caret 
						Chancellor 
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						 Tim McDonough 
						Vice Chancellor for Communications and Marketing 
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						 Dr. Joann Boughman 
						Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs 
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						 David Mosca 
						Director of Internal Audit 
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						 Ellen Herbert 
						Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance 
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						 Leonard Raley 
						Vice Chancellor for Advancement 
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						 Patrick Hogan 
						Vice Chancellor for Government Relations 
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						 Tom Sadowski 
						Vice Chancellor for Economic Development 
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