UMBI's Office of Education, Professional Advancement, and Training (EPAT) 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 EPAT 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 unit 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, EPAT 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.

Candice Rettie, PhD, Vice President, EPAT

John Trant, PhD, Associate Vice President, Faculty Affairs

Mary Stapleton, PhD, Director, Education, Outreach and Workforce Development

Renee Burrell, Academic Program Support Specialist

Henry Jackson, Laboratory Assistant

Monique Doyle, Education and Outreach Assistant

Nichole Kellerman, Education and Outreach Coordinator