Diversity Statement

Psychology Department Statement on Diversity

UMBC is committed to diversity at all levels and seeks to create a campus community rich in intellectual, cultural, and ethnic diversity. Diversity is defined in its fullest scope embracing racial and ethnic identity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, foreign nationality, non-traditional student status, family income, body size, and other important characteristics. All participants in this class—including the professor, teaching assistant(s), and students—should strive to create an atmosphere that welcomes, encourages, and respects all members of the class and diverse viewpoints. During this course many viewpoints may challenge your thinking on a topic.

Hate, Bias, Discrimination and Harassment

UMBC values safety, cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility, lifelong learning, equity, and civic engagement. Consistent with these principles, UMBC Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment in its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, ancestry, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, veterans status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or genetic information.

Students, faculty, and staff who experience discrimination, harassment, hate/bias or who have such matters reported to them should use this form to report discrimination, hate/bias incidents; reports may be anonymous.