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Office of Diversity and Inclusion1130 Shriver Laboratory, East Wing301-405-2838 www.odi.umd.edu The Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) advises and assists the President in the promotion of the university mission as it relates to multiculturalism, broadly conceptualized (i.e., race (inclusive of color and creed); ethnicity; language; national or geographic origin; socioeconomic class (inclusive of educational level, employment status, and familial configuration); sex and gender; gender identity and expression; sexual orientation; physical, developmental, and psychological ability; religious, spiritual, faith-based, or secular affiliation; age and generation; physical appearance, environmental concern; and, on the basis of the exercise of rights secured by the First Amendment). More specifically, we facilitate partnership building between various constituencies of students, faculty, and staff on these issues as they impact schooling and are oriented toward the realization of an inclusive and therefore affirming environment for every citizen of the university community. The Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) is responsible for initiating action in compliance with institutional, state, and federal directives to provide equal education and employment opportunities for university students, faculty, and staff members. We also monitor the outcomes of actions taken in this regard, reporting our findings to the President, the Campus Senate, and to the campus community at large. We provide students, faculty, and staff with general information on equity efforts and on the status of equity and compliance matters at the university. Students, faculty, or staff having a concern about possible inequities in educational or employment matters, or who wish to register a complaint, may contact either the Campus Compliance Officer at 301-405-2839, or a member of the Campus' Equity Council (see Equity Council in chapter 3). |