Purpose and Mission
Purpose
The purpose of the Diversity Advisory Council is to advise and provide comprehensive feedback to the UMB Chief Diversity Officer/Vice President on University goals, initiatives, and other priorities to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, anti-racism, and anti-oppression at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Mission
The mission of the Diversity Advisory Council is to:
- Elevate important issues to University leaders, including and in collaboration with the Chief Diversity Officer/Vice President, using an equity, diversity, inclusion, justice, anti-racist, and anti-oppression lens.
- Provide consultation and champion current and new initiatives including climate surveys, campus-wide dialogues, and cross-cultural awareness and learning opportunities for students, staff, and faculty.
- Advise on best practices and approaches to attract, retain, support, and advance a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
- Recommend approaches and accountability measures based on best practices at the University and beyond to ensure that ongoing efforts around diversity, inclusion, and justice are well-coordinated.
Membership
School Designees
Each school may appoint 1 faculty member, staff member, or student.
School representatives are appointed by their Dean.
Members-at-Large
Appoint up to 1-2 depending on size. The following areas each appoint up to 2 individuals.
- Administration & Finance
- External Affairs
- Office of the Provost
- Units reporting to the Office of the President
Shared Governance Bodies
Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, and University Student Government Association may each appoint 1 representative.
Additional Representatives
- Alumni (1)
- Dean/VP (1)
- Community member/partner (1)
- Graduate Student Association (1)
- Faculty/staff affinity groups (up to 3)
- Student affinity groups (up to 3)
- Health Sciences/Human Services Library (1)
- Post-doctoral fellow (1)
Ex-Officio Members
- AVP/Chief Human Resource Officer
- Executive Director, Intercultural Leadership & Engagement Center
- Director, Educational Support & Disability Services
- School designated diversity and inclusion leaders
- Executive Director of DEI, Administration & Finance
Nominations
Members of the UMB community nominated themselves or someone else using an online form. Nominations shared with the Dean, VP, or another appropriate individual/group for consideration before making appointments.
Terms of Service
- Each member shall serve a 2-year term.
- Students serve a 1-year term, with the possibility of a 2nd year.
- Re-appointment to an additional 2-year term possible. Maximum term: 4 years.
- Ex-officio members not subject to terms of service.
