Initial Indicators of Resilience
Social Equity & Governance
Indicator |
Current status and metric of measurement |
Food Supply |
Qualitative. Majority of dining services food is sourced from <250 miles away, there are programs available (i.e., Retriever Essentials) to help address food insecurity |
Public Information Warning & Protection |
Quantitative. 100 percent of the campus population has access to at least one type of public information warning system |
Student Success |
Quantitative. 67 percent of the 2012 cohort who were recipients of a Federal Pell Grant graduated within 6 years |
Academic Success |
Quantitative. In 2019 Times Higher Education ranked UMBC #3 in the nation for achieving social and economic impact – the University Impact Ranking measures how well universities deliver on UN Sustainable Development Goals. |
Gender Equity |
Quantitative: 2019 Times Higher Education ranked UMBC #5 nationally (#56 internationally) for the University’s work to support women in STEM at all levels — undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate, and faculty. |
Health & Wellness
Indicator |
Current status and metric of measurement |
Access to Healthcare |
Qualitative. All students have access to the University Health Services. There are several hospitals located near the university. Employees have access to health insurance coverage. |
Access to Mental Health |
Qualitative. All students have access to University Counseling Services. Employee health insurance options cover mental health services. |
Wellness Program |
Qualitative. The UMBC Wellness Initiative (WIN) is committed to the health and well-being of our campus community and understands the importance of making healthy choices that lead to a healthy lifestyle. |
Ecosystems Services
Indicator | Current status and metric of measurement |
Invasive Species Management |
Qualitative: The university monitors and manages invasive species in accordance with the Integrated Pest Management Plan. The student run Environmental Task Force holds weekly invasive specifies clean up days where invasive species are mechanically eradicated. |
Climate Appropriate Plantings |
Qualitative: The university ensures that a diverse and regionally appropriate landscape exists by only selecting regionally appropriate species for planting. |
Erosion Controls |
Qualitative. Soil erosion is mitigated on campus with strategic plantings and mechanical mitigation when necessary. |
Wildlife Management |
Qualitative. The campus maintains areas that are in conservation status that can support wildlife. |
Habitat Preservation/Restoration |
Qualitative. Natural resources are protected through appropriate planning and management. All identified environmentally sensitive areas are managed in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local laws. |
Ambient Air Quality |
Quantitate. In 2018 Baltimore experienced 16 days where the eight-hour ozone concentrations exceed the 2008 health-based National Ambient Air Quality Standard |
Canopy Fire Risk |
Qualitative. The university actively removes dead/diseased trees and maintains mutual aid agreements and/or memorandums of understanding with other local, state, of federal agencies that can provide assistance in the event that the university’s capabilities are exceeded. |
Tree Maintenance Plan |
Quantitative. UMBC maintains a GIS inventory of over 3,000 campus trees. |
Infrastructure
Indicator |
Current status and metric of measurement |
Backup Power Systems |
Qualitative. Critical buildings and systems currently have backup power generation. |
Contingency Plans |
Qualitative. The campus maintains a Continuity of Operations Plan which supports the campus with a unified and coordinated operational structure and process that appropriately integrates all critical stakeholders and supports the execution of core capabilities. |
Stormwater Infrastructure |
Qualitative. UMBC ensures that stormwater infrastructure is adequately design and properly maintained to manage stormwater in full compliance and as sustainable as possible. |
Potable Water Supply |
Qualitative. Provide safe, clean drinking water to all students, staff, and faculty. |
Water/Wastewater Systems |
Qualitative. Ensure sufficient capacity and maintenance of campus systems. Provide alternative means of wastewater management if needed. |
Dam Safety |
Qualitative. To stabilize dam infrastructure functions and minimize health and safety threats and provide all decision-makers with decision-relevant information regarding the nature and extent of the hazard. |
HVAC Systems |
Qualitative. Ensure adequate redundancy of systems and monitor the efficacy of air filtration systems throughout campus at current and projected air quality readings. |
Critical Transportation |
Quantitative. 100% of roads/paths on campus are maintained in good working order. In the event of extreme weather, roads are serviced to keep them passable. |
Economic
Indicator |
Current status and metric of measurement |
Energy Efficiency |
Quantitative. $/square foot saved when energy efficient technologies/systems are installed. |
Budgeting |
Qualitative. Adequate funds are reserved for emergency preparedness and response. |
Insurance |
Qualitative. Maintain adequate levels and appropriate types of insurance for the campus. |
Investing |
Qualitative. To promote, galvanize, and support the advancement of public education at UMBC through leadership and engagement. The University System Maryland Foundation makes no direct investment in the Carbon Underground 200 companies, is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment, and joined the Intentional Endowments Network. |