Seeking Participants for Social Justice Dialogue Cohort Experiences
Faculty, staff and students: apply for SJDCE today!
The Social Justice Dialogues Cohort Experience (SJDCE) at UMBC invites participants from all perspectives and experiences to engage in meaningful conversations across difference. Rooted in intergroup dialogue theory, SJDCE provides a space to learn and practice the skills, tools, and mindsets necessary for effective communication across diverse identities and lived experiences — with courage, empathy, and openness.
The Social Justice Dialogue Cohort Experiences at UMBC are 8 two-hour dialogue circles that bring together students, faculty, and staff, to engage in sustained, facilitated dialogue across difference. Each cohort meets weekly within one of UMBC's vibrant cultural centers: The Mosaic, The Pride Center, and The Gathering Space.
In a time of growing polarization and deepening social divides, and fear surrounding living authentically, the Social Justice Dialogues Cohort Experience (SJDCE) offers a way forward, not through debate or persuasion, but through connection, listening, and shared learning.
Cohorts will be split between faculty/staff and students (both undergraduate and graduate), allowing participants to forge meaningful relationships with peers similarly passionate about social change, leadership and humanizing pedagogies.
Students interested in applying for the pilot program can do so here. Additionally, faculty and staff can nominate students by emailing csjdialogue@umbc.edu by March 10.
Faculty and staff can apply here. Applications are due by March 12.
This is a pilot that is a part of a larger research project, meaning cohort sizes are limited and the 2026 sessions will be used to collect data for assessment purposes.
These events are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
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DOIE February 2026 Highlights
This February, the Division of Institutional Equity has a full lineup of events and opportunities for the UMBC community. All events and opportunities across the division are open to full participation by all community members. Here's how you can get involved!
DOIE @ Good Morning Commuters
February 17 | 8:30 am - 11: 00am | True Grits
The Division will be tabling at GMC, come connect with us over breakfast and learn more about our programs, resources and support for our campus community.
Accessibility Tour: Wayfinding, Skywalks, and Resources
Join the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services for a guided tour of UMBC's "Campus on a Hill" on February 11 & 23. Accessibility is everyone's responsibility, and this is a great opportunity to learn about campus accessibility features, challenges, and how you can be an effective Accessibility Ally! Registration and additional information about the tours can be found here: [February 11] [February 23].
Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities Under Title IX
February 6 & 9 | Virtual
These virtual training sessions will cover topics such as an overview of the Office of Equity and Civil Rights (ECR); what constitutes prohibited conduct under university policy; responding to a disclosure; procedures for reporting and resolving reports of prohibited conduct; trauma-informed care; confidentiality; and other applicable policies and procedures. Each training session will last approximately 50 minutes, and the Webex link will be sent to registrants within 24 hours of the training time. Please use the links below to register: [February 6] [February 9].
Circles for Beloved Community
February 18 | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | University Center 302
Join us for our first Circles for Beloved Community—facilitated spaces for faculty and staff to gather and build trust and understanding. These circles offer an opportunity to slow down, connect across roles and experiences, and practice being in community together. Register here: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/doie/events/149920
Cultural Heritage Month Celebrations
February is Black History Month! Engage with our 'Read, Watch, Listen & Participate' post.
Critical Social Justice Week
Join us for Critical Social Justice Week, a multifaceted and interdisciplinary programming initiative that explores social justice in both theory and practice from academic, activist, and artistic perspectives. Click here to learn about past Critical Social Justice themes. The WGEC and CSJD have the following lineup of events for our campus community to engage with for the week.
Racial Healing Panel
February 11 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | University Library Gallery
Discussion Group Meetings
Join the Women's, Gender, and Equity Center this month for weekly discussion group meetings! Connect, share, and grow through spaces such as Grad Connect, We Believe You, Rebuilding Manhood, Spectrum, Women of Color Collective, Women and Gender Minorities in STEM, Returning Adult Learners, Athletics Group, Between Femmes, and Head Space. Visit https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/womenscenter/events?mode=upcoming&page=1 for more information and schedules for each group.
Mandatory Annual Title IX Student Training
UMBC is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the campus community and is committed to maintaining a campus environment free from sex discrimination, including sexual and gender-based harassment and violence. To help meet these goals, UMBC requires all students to complete an online educational program covering topics such as consent, bystander intervention, sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, stalking, and related issues. All students are required to complete this training at the start of each academic year. The online training can be accessed through UMBC's Vector Solutions login page. For questions, please see the Student Training FAQ page or email ecrtraining@umbc.edu.
Note: All programs, events, and opportunities are open to full participation by all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and University nondiscrimination policies.
This January, the Division of Institutional Equity has the following lineup of events and opportunities for the UMBC community. All events and opportunities across the division are open to full participation by all community members. Here's how you can get involved!
Start by Believing: Supporting Disclosures of Sexual Violence
January 14 | 12 pm - 1 pm | Virtual
This is a virtual interactive workshop in collaboration with UMBC police. The workshop is designed for faculty and staff who may be the first person a survivor confides in. Participants will learn about the start by believing campaign, build confidence in responding to disclosures of sexual violence, and strengthen our trauma-informed, survivor-centered campus community. Please use this link to register for the workshop.
Accessibility Made Easy
January 6 - 27 | 11 am - 12 pm | Virtual
Faculty are invited to schedule one-on-one practical sessions with members of SDS throughout January for hands-on support to improve ally score from red to green. SDS members Tori Jakpa and Michael Canale would also provide support on accommodations, working with students with disabilities, and general digital accessibility concerns. Please use this link to schedule a session.
Accessibility Tour: Wayfinding, Skywalks, and Resources
January 28 | 12 pm - 1 pm | In-person
Join the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services for a guided tour of UMBC's "Campus on a Hill". Accessibility is everyone's responsibility, and this is a great opportunity to learn about campus accessibility features, challenges, and how you can be an effective Accessibility Ally! Link: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/148914
Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities Under Title IX
January 12, 23 & 30 | Virtual
These virtual training sessions will cover topics such as an overview of the Office of Equity and Civil Rights (ECR), what constitutes prohibited conduct under university policy, responding to a disclosure, procedures for reporting and resolving reports of prohibited conduct, trauma-informed care, confidentiality, and other applicable policies and procedures. The training session will last for approximately 50 minutes, and the WebEx link will be sent to registrants within 24 hrs of the training time. Please use these links to register for a session: January 12, January 23, and January 30.
SDS Open House
January 28 | 12:00 pm | Mathematics/Psychology: 222 | in-person
Students, staff, and faculty are welcome to visit the department and meet SDS & ADS staff, tour the office and testing areas, ask questions about disability access and the accommodation process, and connect with helpful resources. Come by and enjoy treats and make some social connections!
UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all. To request accommodation(s) or to inquire about event accessibility, please contact us via disability@umbc.edu with "SDS Open House" in the subject line.
The Dialogue Symposium: Bringing College and Communities Together
January 29 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | UC Ballroom | In-Person
This year's symposium creates a powerful space to explore how dialogue deepens connection, fosters inclusion, and transforms collaboration across campuses and communities. Expect interactive sessions, hands-on workshops, peer-led exchanges, and an opening keynote fishbowl conversation that promises to set the tone for everything to come.
Featuring:
- Bridget Turner Kelly, PhD, Associate Professor in Student Affairs at the University of Maryland, College Park.
- Rhonda Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Sustained Dialogue Institute.
- Felipe Filomeno, PhD, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Global Studies Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
- Brighid Dwyer, PhD, Vice Dean for Academic Excellence & Engagement at the University of Pennsylvania School of Arts & Sciences and Vice Chair of the Difficult Dialogues National Resource Center Board.
Register here: https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3qT4mFIw7bWNZFY
Mandatory Annual Title IX Student Training
UMBC is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the campus community and is committed to maintaining a campus environment that is free from sex discrimination, including both sexual and gender-based harassment and violence. To help meet these goals, UMBC requires all students to complete an online educational program on topics including consent, bystander intervention, sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, stalking, and related topics. All students are required to complete this training at the start of each academic year. The online training can be accessed at UMBC's Vector Solutions login page. For questions, please see the Student Training FAQ page or email ecrtraining@umbc.edu.
Note: All programs, events, and opportunities are open to full participation by all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and University nondiscrimination policies.
Dear UMBC Community,
As we continue to rely on digital platforms for teaching, learning, and administrative functions, digital accessibility has been a core component of that commitment. UMBC has been dedicated to making our information technology and digital content accessible so that everyone has the opportunity to make use of the university's knowledge, ideas, and resources.
We are updating and expanding our digital accessibility initiatives to meet new federal requirements. On April 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized a new rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), defining clear technical standards for digital accessibility to follow Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A (minimum) and Level AA (enhanced) for images, sound, video, documents, and text. As content for courses, research, and the public is constantly created, this will be an ongoing effort requiring everyone to do their part for the benefit of others.
To support this ongoing effort, UMBC has launched the Digital Accessibility Steering Committee (DASC) led by vice presidents Tanyka Barber and Jack Suess. This group is charged with developing, tracking, and evolving our compliance efforts by focusing our resources on the efforts that can achieve the greatest impact.
The DASC has started meeting and will begin reaching out to campus departments and constituencies to communicate and seek feedback on our plans and efforts that are underway. This work affirms our university's deep and ongoing commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community for all our members. Together, we can use this effort to create a more accessible digital environment that truly works for all members of our community.
Additional digital accessibility information and resources are available on both the UMBC Digital Accessibility website and the USM Digital Accessibility website.
Sincerely,
Manfred H. M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Tanyka M. Barber
Vice President for Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer
Jack Suess
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
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Watch Chip lead the way to accessible paths on campus!
Next tour- Nov. 19 @ Math/Psych 222!
October was Disability Identity and Awareness Month, and SDS was bustling with exciting events! One of the highlights was welcoming our special guest, Chip, who joined us for one of our monthly Accessibility Walk & Roll Tours.
We're thrilled to share a video showcasing Chip as she explores and demonstrates some of the accessible routes around campus. If you missed this one, don't worry! There are more opportunities to join us. Our next tour will take place on
November 19 at 12 PM.
What are the features? We have
many, including a Skywalk and several upgrades (lecture halls and elevators) and more on the way.
We will gather in the ADS Conference Room - learn the skywalk and tunnel connections within the Academic Core, review Adaptive Computing within the Library, and visit the reception area of Retriever Integrated Health - which supports both physical and mental health. The tour is limited to a small group, and please know that mask use is VERY WELCOME.
UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all. To request accommodation(s) or to inquire about event accessibility, please contact us via slazar@umbc.edu with "November 10/11 Accessibility Tour" in the subject line.
Can't make the day or time? More tours are planned. Have a (small) group? Email us to set up a day and time that works for the occasion.
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Office of Accessibility & Disability Services First Edition ADS Newsletter
We Invite You to Read Our Inaugural ADS Newsletter!
Welcome Back!
We’re excited to kick off the semester with the very first edition of our ADS Newsletter. Inside, you’ll find helpful updates, upcoming events, and tips to make the most of your semester.
We’ve also attached a PDF of the newsletter for you to download and enjoy.
How to Download the Newsletter:
Scroll to the bottom of this post and click the grey button labeled “Download Document.” Once you click, the download will begin.
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Building Bridges Across Difference: A Dialogue for Every Day
Session 1: Exploring Socialization and Liberation
From childhood to the workplace, we are influenced by powerful cultural and institutional messages that shape our understanding of who we are and how we relate to others. In this session, we’ll engage the Cycles of Socialization and Liberation to examine how these messages shape our perspectives and behaviors. Participants will reflect on their own socialization and explore ways to move toward more equitable and liberatory practices.
This is a "lunch and learn" event, meaning we encourage you to enjoy your lunch during the meeting!
Session 3: Imagining Justice and Belonging Together
What might it look like to co-create a campus rooted in compassion, equity, and joy? In this session, we’ll use creative visioning tools to imagine a more just and inclusive UMBC. Participants will explore actionable ways to foster a culture of care, connection, and collective responsibility.
This is a "lunch and learn" event, meaning we encourage you to enjoy your lunch during the meeting!
This series is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
Session 2: Understanding Identity in Community
Each of us brings a unique set of identities to our roles on campus, some are visible, while others are less so. This session uses an identity chart activity to explore how our identities influence our experiences, relationships, and sense of belonging at UMBC. Together, we’ll build a shared understanding of power, privilege, and difference, and explore what each of us can do about it at UMBC.
This is a "lunch and learn" event, meaning we encourage you to enjoy your lunch during the meeting!
This series is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
Overall Series Description:
The Building Bridges Across Difference: A Dialogue for Every Day series equips faculty, staff, and students with practical tools to foster connection and understanding across differences in today’s polarized climate. Grounded in the Center for Social Justice Dialogue's commitment to shared power and inclusive practices, this series provides strategies to build trust, navigate challenging and emotionally charged moments, and create environments that encourage community and mutual respect. By embracing intergroup dialogue practices daily, participants will enhance their ability to inspire critical self-reflection, cultural storytelling, generous listening, and loving accountability.
All sessions will take place on Wednesdays from 11:30 - 1:30 pm and will be held VIRTUALLY.
If you have accessibility needs, please email csjdialogue@umbc.edu.
Session Descriptions:
1. Exploring Socialization and Liberation, 9/17
RSVP: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/csjd/events/143931
From childhood to the workplace, we are influenced by powerful cultural and institutional messages that shape our understanding of who we are and how we relate to others. In this session, we’ll engage the Cycles of Socialization and Liberation to examine how these messages shape our perspectives and behaviors. Participants will reflect on their own socialization and explore ways to move toward more equitable and liberatory practices.
2. Understanding Identity in Community, 10/15
RSVP: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/csjd/events/143932
Each of us brings a unique set of identities to our roles on campus, some are visible, while others are less so. This session uses an identity chart activity to explore how our identities influence our experiences, relationships, and sense of belonging at UMBC. Together, we’ll build a shared understanding of power, privilege, and difference, and explore what each of us can do about it at UMBC.
3. Imagining Justice and Belonging Together, 11/19
RSVP: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/csjd/events/143933
What might it look like to co-create a campus rooted in compassion, equity, and joy? In this session, we’ll use creative visioning tools to imagine a more just and inclusive UMBC. Participants will explore actionable ways to foster a culture of care, connection, and collective responsibility.
This series is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
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Overall Series Description: The Building Bridges Across Difference: A Dialogue for Every Day series equips faculty, staff, and students with practical tools to foster connection and understanding...
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