Bias Incidents

Non-exhaustive definition

An act expressing bias against a particular group, or towards an individual because of their membership (or perceived membership) in that group

Who to report through?

Office of Diversity and Inclusion (diversity.umd.edu/)

How to report?

Email biassupport@umd.edu or submit a report online

More info

diversity.umd.edu/bias/response/

 

Discrimination

Non-exhaustive definition

Discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic

Who to report through?

Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct (ocrsm.umd.edu and 301-405-1142)

How to report?

Submit a report online

More info

ocrsm.umd.edu/discrimination/

 

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

Non-exhaustive definition

https://policies.umd.edu/assets/section-vi/VI-160A.pdf

Who to report through?

Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct (ocrsm.umd.edu and 301-405-1142)

How to report?

Submit a report online

More info

 

CARE to Stop Violence (sexual assault/violence support)

(Campus Advocates Respond and Educate (CARE) to Stop Violence provides free, confidential advocacy and therapy services to primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment, while simultaneously empowering the campus community to prevent violence through educational presentations, events, and outreach activities.

Find out more and how to contact them  at https://health.umd.edu/CARE

 

Pronouns
Sharing pronouns is a way to indicate to others how we would like to be referred to and, for some, affirm our gender identity.
Allies of transgender and non-binary people can show solidarity by sharing their pronouns as well, helping normalize the practice.
You can learn more about the importance of pronouns as well as some guidance on usage at:

Some useful insight into handling pronoun mistakes are here and here.

The most common pronoun sets are he/him/his, she/her/hers, and they/them/theirs.

We encourage all of IREAP to support pronoun sharing by following these simple practices:

  • Include your pronouns after your name in your email signature
    • example: Erminda González (they/them/theirs)
  • Include your pronouns after your name in your ELMS profile
    • example: Erminda González (they/them/theirs)
  • During virtual meetings, start by offering attendees the opportunity to change their display name to their preferred name, followed by their pronouns
  • Include your pronouns after your name in your business cards (see details at UMD’s LGBT Equity Center resources)
  • For instructors: Include a pronouns statement in your course syllabus (see details at UMD’s LGBT Equity Center resources)
  • For instructors: At the beginning of the semester, set an open and supportive environment by sharing your pronouns and preferred names, and encouraging students who wish to do so to share as well

Names
Sharing preferred name and correct pronunciation affirms the identity and background of individuals, and can help us balance the dominance of Western Anglocentric language expectations.
https://namedrop.io/ is a tool that allows you to provide your preferred name pronunciation.

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