Self-ID FAQs
- UMD first asks for self-identification information during the application process. Answering is voluntary.
- After an employment offer is made, UMD asks the new employee to self-identify again.
- UHR also sends an invitation to all employees to self-identify twice a year.
- Employees can update their self-identification at any time.
- The options available today are from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. These categories are how UMD is required to complete its federal reports, such as IPEDs and affirmative action plans.
- When Workday goes live in July 2023, there will be more options for race, ethnicity, and gender identity.
- Self-identified demographics are private. With the exception of specific job functions, such as HR; managers and coworkers will not have access to this information.
- UMD reports data grouped by job type to federal and state agencies as part of our compliance requirements.
- Self-id information grouped by job or department may be used to help develop or refine diversity and inclusion programs.
- Information may be shared with the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct or other government agencies, as required.
- A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition.
- Form CC-305 gives examples of conditions that could be disabilities.
- No. You do not need a doctor’s note to self-identify as having a disability.
- No. Lots of people with disabilities do not need accommodations to perform their jobs.
- Great information about accessibility at UMD is available on the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s Accessibility website.
- If you think you need an accommodation, please follow the instructions for Disability Accommodations.
- Faculty and staff should review UHR’s Disability Accommodation page.
- Students should contact the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services.
- A Protected Veteran is one who:
- served on active duty in the U.S. military, and
- was discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable.
- Protected Veterans may be classified as Disabled Veterans, Recently Separated Veterans, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or another official veteran status.
- Veterans can belong to more than one category, but do not need to identify which categories they belong to.
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Sarah Babineau
- 301-405-3596
- sbabinea@umd.edu