To understand the expectations at the outset, U.S. UMAP has been explicit in setting out a list of minimal institutional
roles and responsibilities that must be met by U.S. UMAP member institutions and those wishing to exchange with
U.S. UMAP. Both the application for U.S. UMAP membership and the memoranda of understanding which regional institutions
sign with U.S. UMAP detail the following roles and responsibilities.