PSLA is committed to the historical land grant mission the University of Maryland was founded upon; a mission addressing inequality in access to education and opportunity. Disparities in access and opportunity among communities have increased. We believe our department has a moral obligation to address these disparities. These concerns elevate our emphasis on issues around DEIR and inform our operational beliefs: shared governance is the foundation for fair and equitable decision making; everyone has work to do around DEIR issues; diversity results in better decision making and more creative science and teaching; and the composition of our department should reflect the diversity of the residents of Maryland.
The PSLA DEIR Initiatives
Our plan is a living document. We will be regularly updating this document, clarifying roles and responsibilities, putting tighter timeframes and benchmarks on the action steps, and tracking progress. As part of our commitment, we will regularly report out on progress through public gatherings, public-facing materials, and on our website.
Our Activities
October 2021
November 2021
December 2021
Multicultural Departmental Potluck
DEIR Committee Members
Do you want to make a positive difference in PSLA through enhancing the environment of diversity and inclusion? Join our committee! We are open to employees and students in PSLA.
Current members
Chris Ellis, Professor
Nidhi Rawat, Associate Professor
Naomi Sachs, Assistant Professor
Jianhua Zhu, Associate Professor
Byoung-Suk Kweon, Associate Professor
Maile Neel, Professor
Bridget Stokes, Graduate Student, MLA Program
Marcina Garner, Executive Administrative Assistant (Chair)
Shaun Faulkner, Facilities Manager
Hannah Lee Savio, Graduate Student, MLA Program
Dennis Nola, Lecturer
Wennett Jones, Business Manager
Diana Cochran, Assistant Clinical Professor
Meghan Holbert, Agricultural Technician Supervisor
Audrey Fann, Graduate Student, MLA Program
Macarena Farcuh, Assistant Professor
Lovepreet Singh, PhD Candidate, PLSC Program
Your Feedback is Welcomed
Your participation is critical. We will have multiple ways for you to provide feedback and engage throughout the semester and welcome additional suggestions on how this should happen.
- Fill out this feedback form
- Contact our Diversity & Inclusion Committee:mmarcie@umd.edu
Campus Resources
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Office of Diversity and Inclusion
The Office of Diversity & Inclusion provides expertise and leadership at the University of Maryland to enrich the experiences of individuals, to build stronger communities, and to create a more just and compassionate world. -
University Strategic Plan
The plan is comprehensive, bold, and action oriented. It sets forth a vision of the university as an institution unmatched in its capacity to attract talent, address the most important issues of our time, and produce the leaders of tomorrow. -
Center for Leadership & Organizational Change (CLOC)
Using our strengths in organizational development and tools from Gallup, CLOC helps nurture a culture of engagement and inclusion where faculty and staff work with passion, feel a profound connection to their workplace, and are empowered to succeed. -
Thriving Workplace Initiative
This initiative, sponsored by the Office of the President, is dedicated to making the University of Maryland “the best place to work.” The Thriving Workplace Initiative is viewed as a strategic investment in the university’s staff and faculty to ensure that their voices are heard and that they feel valued for their important work. -
Multifaith Religious Calendar (AY 2022-2023)
Educate Yourself
Here are some helpful resources and dialogue about diversity and inclusion.
