The University is committed to a culture that is enriched by diversity, equity and inclusion, in the broadest sense, in its thoughts, actions, and leadership. In short, we are Committed to Diversity and Anti-Oppression Excellence.

That said, we have possibly worked harder in the last several years than ever before to critique and challenge ourselves to do more and better in this arena. Reasons for the quickening pace and deepening of our efforts are numerous. We are located in an increasingly diverse geographic region, with more diversity among our students, staff, and faculty than at any time in our history.

In 2015, we felt our city rocked by the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore. Most recently, shifts in the national political climate and federal policies have created confusion, anxiety, and fear among our students and the communities we serve and with whom we partner. These events have stimulated us to reflect on our continual efforts to create an inclusive school community and a more just society and to critically examine where and how we should dedicate our resources in the future to achieve the greatest impact.

Thus, we continue to adapt and intensify our efforts - most recently, by forming an Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Task Force that spearheaded a new effort to unite our many initiatives, existing and new, into a single strategic effort.

With the Task Force's work now finished and their report public, the School is excited to continue moving forward with this, and other, vital information and suggestions so the School, as a whole community, continues to move forward in our committment to diversity and anti-oppression excellence.

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