Mission
The Academic Success Center offers student-centered, needs-driven programs and courses to promote academic and personal success and provides tailored services to advance the writing skills of all members of the campus community.
Vision
- To be a vibrant, meaningful part of students’ academic lives
- To be an active collaborator with members of the UMD community to meet the current and emerging needs of our diverse range of learners
- To be an integral piece of UMD’s academic mission
Values
- Inclusivity: We welcome all members of the UMD community and celebrate their diverse approaches to writing and learning. We meet others where they are and respect where they want to go.
- Empathy and respect: We treat everyone with respect, listen to other points of view, and offer thoughtful, honest responses.
- Integrity and trust: We value open conversation, understanding the need to be trustworthy and ethical with those we serve and with one another. We follow through and know that actions speak.
- Collaboration and cooperation: We work with others and one another in a collaborative way, seeking to serve in a spirit of cooperation.
- Effectiveness: We stay informed, anticipating needs to create innovative, high- quality services and programs.