Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity is embedded in all we do in the College of Arts and Humanities.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice—these fundamental values are embedded in all we do in the College of Arts and Humanities. ARHU is committed to cultivating the spirit of inclusivity and belonging at UMD by fostering deep and thoughtful engagement with diverse perspectives, cultures, and stories. Our disciplines and centers bring us in close proximity with nuanced knowledge of world cultures, immigrant stories, cultures of everyday life, and lived experiences of all individuals.
In Arts and Humanities we teach, study, perform, and research the complexity of lived experiences; we recognize, through our work, that humans intrinsically seek meaning, connection, beauty, justice, and freedom. We help UMD students to define and refine their values, beliefs, and sense of purpose, as well as discover the kind of global citizen they want to be. We aspire to be the college where anyone and everyone can learn, work, and produce scholarship and art in a climate that is conducive to every identity, learning style, and cultural background.
Resources
For Students
Transgender and LGBTQ+ Resources:
- Trans Resources (Community; Restrooms, Health & Wellness; Campus housing, Harassment and Discrimination): LGBTQ+ Equity Center
- LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness
- Trans Students Educational Resources (non-UMD)
Immigrant, Undocumented, and International Students Resources
- Immigrant and Undocumented Student Office (UMD)
- Undergraduate Student Legal Advice (UMD)
- Graduate Student Legal Aid (UMD)
- ISSS - International Student and Scholars Office (UMD): for updates, immigration emergency contact, office hours.
- Undocumented Students Support: Know Your Facts (UMD)
Local and National Organizations:- Casa (MD): Provides Immigration, Housing and employment legal assistance
- Amica Center for Immigrants Rights (DC): Provides some legal assistance and information
- National Immigration Legal Services: Directory Searches for legal services can be done by state and type of legal assistance.
Mental Health
Accessibility and Disability Services
For Faculty and Staff
- ADVANCE Program for Inclusive Excellence (UMD)
- Search Committee Resources (UMD)
- Families, Caregivers and Parents Resources (UMD)
- Faculty Ombuds
- Staff Ombuds
- ISSS - International Student and Scholars Office (UMD): for updates, immigration emergency contact, office hours.
- International Travel Safety: Information/Resources (UMD/ISSS)
- President’s Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration: For information, webinars, best practices and briefings
- Accessibility Hub: Classroom and events resources, accommodations, policies and procedures
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Faculty and Staff
Congratulations on starting your professional journey at the University of Maryland and welcome to ARHU.
Everyone in ARHU is pleased that you’ve joined our rich, diverse, inclusive community. With over 3,000 students majoring in ARHU, over 400 faculty and staff members, and over 65 majors and minors, ARHU is boldly leading the way at UMD toward a better world and a fruitful future. We invite you to further explore ARHU to see how the college is pursuing its mission to prepare versatile and visionary leaders equipped to address the complexities of the human experience, both globally and locally.
Undergraduate Students
When you selected your ARHU major, you made a bold choice.
We’re so glad that you’ve decided to follow your passions and dreams! There are numerous ways that your ARHU major will prepare you for a bright and productive future. You’ll learn to be empathic and thoughtful, to listen fiercely and to communicate innovatively, to value the rich diversity of the 21st century world, and to Be Worldwise and Get Worldready. All of ARHU is open to you—be bold and look for that class you never thought you’d take—and take it. Reach out to that faculty member and see if they’ll mentor you or involve you in their research. Join that group, find that advisory council, make your voice heard—ARHU is TerrapinSTRONG.
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Welcome to UMD and to its College of Arts and Humanities.
All of ARHU is thrilled that you’ve chosen Maryland as the best place to pursue your graduate degree. Our graduate alumni are renowned scholars, artists, educators and leaders across all sectors. You will find that UMD is a bold intellectual community of seasoned and new scholars committed to the highest quality of research and the most robust of graduate experiences. We hope you’ll take full advantage of all that ARHU and UMD have to offer!
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