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Pillar: Cultivating a Culture of Belonging, Dialogue, and Well-Being

  

We partner with units across UMB to advance equitable practices, connect individuals to support and resources, and help ensure alignment with civil rights and compliance responsibilities. Whether you are looking to understand institutional commitments, access support, or engage in programs, you can find clear pathways to get started here.

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Why It Matters

Equity, inclusion, and compliance directly impact how effectively UMB supports its community, manages risk, and fulfills its mission.

Strong systems of support and accountability:

  • Ensure individuals know where to turn for help, guidance, or reporting
  • Create consistency in how policies and protections are applied
  • Reduce risk to individuals and the institution
  • Build a foundation for trust, transparency, and institutional integrity

When these elements are clear, accessible, and actively used, they strengthen both individual experiences and the University as a whole.

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Some areas related to equity and compliance are managed by partner offices. IEIE helps connect you to these services but does not oversee them directly.

Policy and Guidance

UMB aligns with federal and state non-discrimination laws and University System of Maryland policies, including VI-1.00 –

This policy affirms that all members of the UMB community must be treated based on individual abilities and qualifications, free from discrimination or harassment on the basis of legally protected characteristics.