Equity and Justice

We embrace and are committed to diversity, and we value inclusive and just communities. We oppose discrimination in all its forms.

How to Be a Catalyst for Equity and Justice

Prioritize and integrate equity: Understand equity and its fundamental role to the University’s culture, promote a culture where all belong, and demonstrate and support equitable practices in the classroom and the workplace at all times.

Seek to listen and learn: Explore one’s own identity and implicit and explicit biases, and provide space to learn about different experiences, backgrounds, and how others might have encountered and overcome systemic barriers. 

Create inclusive environments: Respect one another as colleagues across power differentials, use inclusive language, commit to nondiscrimination practices, and welcome all to contribute ideas and perspectives.

Say and do something: Speak up when you recognize inequity or injustice, particularly if in a position of authority, and take action to address it, such as identifying and correcting policies and practices.

Invest in justice: Provide opportunities for University stakeholders to guide and contribute to institutional efforts that influence and address issues of equity and inclusion and create opportunities for all to serve as UMB leaders.

Upcoming Events Embodying the UMB Core Value: Equity and Justice