University of Maryland President Wallace D. Loh has appointed the director of the Snider Center, Dr. Rajshree Agarwal, to chair a commission to “chart a road map to competitive excellence” for the future.
Work groups consisting of faculty, students, and staff will recommend ways for the university to reach its goal of becoming a top 10 flagship university by attracting the best students, faculty, and staff; offering an educational experience that is second to none; expanding opportunity and mobility for high achieving students with financial need; performing world-class research, innovation, and creative work; driving economic growth, job creation, and quality of life in the State; and acting as a prudent steward of state resources.
Upon hearing of her appointment Dr. Agarwal said, “Besides acting as an interdisciplinary research center, the Snider Center’s mission includes fostering opportunity, mobility, and innovation through teaching and outreach. I recognize the critical importance of this commission and I am honored to be chosen by President Loh as its chair.”
For more information about the commission visit its new website www.umd.edu/flagship2020.
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