The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) oversees and supports the programs and services that affect the academic life of the university as well as the greater Maryland learning community. Areas of OAA responsibility include faculty affairs, institutional research, policy development, shared governance, ethics compliance, K-16 education outreach, teacher training, and career development for our scientists. Our department serves as liaison to external entities such as the USM Board of Regents Committee on Education Policy, the USM Academic Affairs Advisory Council, the USM Minority Achievement Committee, the Maryland State Department of Education, the Governor's Workforce Investment Board and other community partners.

With a strong commitment to UMBI's mission of providing an exceptional environment for research and specialized training in biotechnology, the Office of Academic Affairs strives to move UMBI ahead in achieving the goals of our Strategic Plan, further capitalizing on UMBI's dynamic research environment to train scientists, educate the workforce and inform the public.