Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) remain critical values at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and within Administration and Finance (A&F). In response to the death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests nationwide, Dawn M. Rhodes, MBA, chief business and finance officer and vice president for A&F, sponsored four Social Justice town halls with its employees. These town halls addressed such issues as structural and institutional racism, white privilege, white supremacy, and allyship.
Guest speakers and panelists included Courtney J. Jones Carney, MBA, executive director, Intercultural Leadership and Engagement Center; Russell McClain, JD, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law associate professor and associate dean for diversity and inclusion; Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN, University of Maryland School of Nursing dean and professor; and Tricia O’Neill, JD, assistant vice president for special projects in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Strategic Planning, and Assessment.
Multiple DEI resources have been shared with A&F employees during these town hall events. A list of these resources is being provided.
Please follow this link to access a number of resources and learning materials, including things to read, things to watch, and ways to help.