Grants Open: Advancing Community, Democracy, and Dialogue
The CDD welcomes UMass students, staff, and faculty to submit proposals for the Advancing Community, Democracy, and Dialogue Grants. Proposals can be submitted online and are due by September 27, 2024 for projects taking place this fall 2024 semester or in the spring.
Meet Marsha McGriff, Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion
We welcome Dr. McGriff to UMass Amherst as the new Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion. She has held leadership positions in higher education for more than two decades, most recently as Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Advisor to the President at the University of Florida’s flagship campus in Gainesville.
Where to turn: how to find help at UMass Amherst
As valued members of the UMass community, we stand together in fostering an environment of support and empowerment. Your voice matters in preventing and addressing mistreatment, bias, or discrimination. Explore the resources available to you to report incidents and find support, and trust that we're here to assist you every step of the way.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Conference
To kick off the new academic year, the UMass community is invited to participate in the third annual JEDI conference. JEDI features a series of educational workshops, talks, panels, and networking events dedicated to Belonging@UMass. Registration will open soon with a full list of sessions.
The UMass Land Acknowledgement
This Acknowledgement affirms our campus connection and relationship to the land the campus is built upon and our continued connection to the Nations who were the original inhabitants and caretakers of this land.
The Land Acknowledgement also affirms our connection and responsibility to the 82 Native nations west of the Mississippi whose homelands were sold through the Morrill Act of 1862.
Disability Justice Education Toolkit: Cultural Awareness
The Disability Justice Education Toolkit series was developed by the Office of Equity & Inclusion in collaboration with campus partners to provide the UMass Amherst community with foundational knowledge and language regarding disability as a social identity. It is intended to provide access points for learning, reflection, and engagement for ALL community members, including people with disabilities, and those who seek to be in active allyship.
