2003-2005 - Special Collections - University of Baltimore

experiential laboratory that is born accessible
and challenging. Through a long-established
affiliation with the corporate,
government and professional communities
ofBaltimore , UB brings the region into the
classroom and into the leadership of the
university. Leaders in both the public and
private sectors serve on the advisory boards
of me Yale Gordon College of Liberal Arts,
the Merrick School of Business, and the
School of Law, advising the faculty and
administration on curricular and related
matters. The involvement of these outstanding
men and women, along with the
University's strong traditions and connections
as a professionally-oriented institution,
offers UB students a wide array of
opportunities to work and study within me
context of local business, government and
nonprofit agencies.
Directions
The University of Baltimore is located in
the midtown area of Baltimore at the corner
of North Charles Street and Mt. Royal
Avenue. It may be reached via I-83-the
Jones Falls Expressway (Maryland Avenue
and St. Paul Street exits), and from 1-95 via
the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
University parking lots located within a
four-block radius of me campus accommodate
more than 1,000 cars.
Rail transportation is available via me
metro light rail (University of
Baltimore/Mt. Royal Station), and MARC
and Amtrak (Penn Station). Major bus
routes pass by and through the UB campus.
Accreditation
The University of Baltimore is accredited
by the Middle States Association of
Colleges and Secondary Schools, and by
the Maryland Higher Education
Commission.
The University is also recognized by the
Maryland State Board of Law Examiners;
the Maryland State Board of Examiners of
Public Accountants; many city, federal and
state agencies for civil service appoint­
ments; the Veterans Administration for
training of veterans; the Armed Forces for
officer appointments; and me Office of the
Attorney General of the United States of
America for acceptance of international
students.
The undergraduate and graduate programs
of the Roben G. Merrick School of
Business are accredited by the International
Association for Management Education
(AACSB).
UB's Master of Public Administration
(M.P.A.), which is housed within me Yale
Gordon College of Liberal Arts, is accredited
by me National Association of Schools
of Public Affairs and Administration (NAS­
PAA). The Master of Public Administration
program is the only M.P.A. program in me
state that has received me recognition of
NASPAA accreditation.
The University of Baltimore School of
Law is accredited by the American Bar
Association and holds membership in the
Association of American Law Schools.
The Alumni Association
The University of Baltimore Alumni
Association assists, strengthens and supports
the interests of me University, and
works to establish a mutually beneficial
relationship between alumni and their
alma mater.
The Alumni Association is non-dues
based and all graduates become members
of me Association upon graduation. The
Alumni Association offers a wide variety
of programs and services to its members
including career development and networking
programs, educational seminars, and
access to various University facilities and
resources. Alumni may also take advantage
of benefits provided by the Association's
affinity partners, including discounted auto
insurance and a credit card program.
During the year, the Association provides
numerous programs that bring
alumni and students together, including
networking events, mentor programs and
visits to corporate sites. Among me most
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