Affirmative Action
Did you know that in U.S. history, government agents would walk around communities and record people’s identities without asking them how they identified?
Things have changed!
You have the right to self-identify your gender, race, ethnicity, and status as a person with a disability or veteran. Providing this information is voluntary, but very helpful as UMD strives to be one of the most inclusive institutions in Maryland; one of the most diverse states in the U.S.!
Self-Identification
As a federal contractor, 41 CFR Chapter 60 requires UMD to ask employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, ethnicity, race, status as a person with a disability, and protected veteran. Along with meeting federal reporting requirements, this information helps support the University’s Guiding Principles and assess progress toward its diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, including the effectiveness of recruiting and hiring processes. For additional details and answers to common questions, an FAQ is available.
The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) is proud to be an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. This page shares information about the data we collect and use to construct our annual affirmative action plans (AAPs).
If you have any questions, please email UMD’s Affirmative Action Officer, Sarah Babineau, at sbabinea@umd.edu
UMD policies included in our AAPs
- VI-1.00(A): University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy
- VI-1.00(B): University of Maryland Non Discrimination Policy and Procedures
- VI-1.60(A): University of Maryland Policy and Procedures on Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct
More AAP Information
Affirmative Action Plan narratives for Protected Veterans
Affirmative Action Plan narratives for Individuals with Disabilities
Professionals in Hiring Process
For supervisors at all levels, Equity Officers, Diversity Officers, human resources, and diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals.