THE RISING TIDE
Charting a Course for the Future of St. Mary’s College of Maryland
“The Rising Tide” strategic plan is the third in a trilogy since 2016. It builds upon the goals achieved from previous plans to establish and solidify SMCM’s position as The National Public Honors College and the college of choice for students, faculty, staff and the community.

- President Jordan joined the many alumni, students, faculty and staff who participated in seven projects across campus as part of the annual Bay to Bay Service Days hosted by Alumni relations Saturday, April 6. The alumni office coordinates project sites across the country throughout the month of April.
- President Jordan sat for an interview with Professor Todd Eberly during a celebration in her honor Friday, April, 4.
- Actor/author Rainn Wilson poses with students prior to delivering the 2025 Mark Twain Lecture on American Humor & Culture on Friday, March 28 at the Dodge Performing Arts Center.
- President Jordan addressed a room of leaders from various sectors of the region as part of a Leaders in Higher Education panel during a Leadership Southern Maryland event held held Thursday, Dec. 5 at the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick campus.
- President Jordan and a group of SMCM students celebrate reaching nearly half of the Giving Tuesday donor goal early in the day on the College's annual giving day. SMCM reached its goal of 3,000 donors including 1,000 alumni donors during the campaign.
- President Jordan leads Sacred Journey participants on the College's walking path during the Sacred Journey's Procession of Dignity
- President Jordan delivers her State of the College address