The University is committed to
the principles of cultural diversity, and acts on this commitment
in the following ways:
- Making excellence accessible to traditional and nontraditional students motivated by professional advancement and civic awareness;
- Establishing a foundation for lifelong learning, personal development and social responsibility;
- Combining theory and practice to create meaningful, real-world solutions to 21 st-century urban challenges; and
- Serving as an integral partner in the culture, commerce and future of Baltimore and the region.
The core values of the
institution – access, commitment, quality, understanding,
innovation, respectful relationships and ethics reflect the
University’s long standing history of supporting
diversity though access to higher education, personal
attention to students, high quality, and innovative educational
opportunities.
The University of Baltimore is
committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where
all members respect each other as valued contributors to the
enterprise. The strategic value of diversity in the workplace,
among the students, faculty, and in the Baltimore community is
recognized.
Creating a culture that is free
from discrimination, appreciative of new ideas and capabilities,
and is attentive to the need to deliver innovative, flexible
approaches to learning, teaching, and support services is central
to the University’s mission. The University seeks to
eliminate barriers to the success of all students and to create
new ways to diversify the employee talent pool.
The University of Baltimore
embraces the following cultural diversity principles:
1.
A shared and inclusive understanding of cultural diversity
2.
A campus climate that welcomes, supports, and celebrates
diversity
3.
Recruitment and retention of a diverse student body
4.
Academic and co-curricular infusion of cultural diversity
5.
Recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce
All offices are expected to work
together tocreate a positive climate for diversity.
The lead offices in these activities are the Office of the
Provost and the Office of Diversity Education and Programs
(Diversity Office). Appendix I outlines some of the current
programs and services that support or enhance diversity at the
university. They are organized by the principles above.
UB Diversity Plan for 2009-2014
UB Diversity Plan for 2009-2014