2009 Performance Accountability Report Vol. 2 - Maryland Higher ...

places emphasis on attracting and retaining the most qualified faculty available. As part of this
effort, Morgan State endeavors to provide a very competitive compensation package to its
faculty. The campus is transitioning to a Doctoral/Research Intensive institution. Faculty
salaries at these campuses on the average are higher than are those in Morgan’s current category.
It is also imperative for the University’s doctoral mission for the faculty work load to be reduced
to between five and six course units per academic year to allow faculty time to conduct research
and publish. During the period 2006 to 2009 the workload of tenured and tenure track faculty
averaged 7 course units per academic year.
Over the years, the University’s grant and contract activity has increased substantially, from $8.8
million in 1996 to $25 million; an increase of over 180 percent. However, in recent years, the
rate of growth in grants and contracts has slowed. This is attributed to the fact that the
University has had to increase the teaching workload of regular faculty, while at the same time
hire contractual (part-time) faculty in support of enrollment growth. Contractual faculty,
typically do not apply for grants and conduct research. These are very important and beneficial
activities that provide multiple benefits to the University including increased student financial
aid, learning experience for students, research equipment, and partnerships with a variety of
businesses and organizations.
As has been the case for the last several years, Morgan State University continues to rate well in
relation to its quality indicators. Morgan State University’s alumni continue to express their
satisfaction with the way in which the University has prepared them for the job market. Recent
Morgan graduates have proven to be highly employable individuals able to sustain employment
in today’s workforce. The ability of Morgan’s graduates to gain employment in fields related to
their majors is comparable to the statewide average. A recent survey of the employers
(supervisors) of Morgan State University’s undergraduate alumni found that 100% of them
express satisfaction with their employees. Morgan State University’s undergraduate alumni
continue to express their satisfaction with the way in which the University has prepared them for
advanced degree programs as well. Morgan State undergraduate students have been continuing
their studies in a graduate or first professional degree program related to their undergraduate
degree at a higher rate than the statewide trend. Morgan’s graduate/professional school going
rate has averaged about 39% during the 2006 to 2009 period, while the statewide rate has been
about 30%.
Despite limited resources, the University continues to advance as a Doctoral/Research
Institution. However, as additional State and University resources are secured consistent with its
five year funding plan, the University expects to accelerate its advancement to become one of the
premiere doctoral-granting institutions in the nation, meeting and providing at an increasing
level, the workforce needs of the State in critical fields of demand. Further, it will be able to
meet the goals and objectives as outlined in this report.
Economic Impact
Every year, Morgan State University graduates a number of students in critical or high demand
areas important to the State economy. Recent alumni surveys indicate that the majority of
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