This year, the University of Maryland School of Social Work’s (UMSSW) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) are excited to announce the Spring 2024 J.E.D.I. Summit will be held Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 8 a.m. to noon.
This program is an opportunity for our school and UMB community to engage in dialogue across disciplines and differences to honor our goals of cultivating a just and inclusive community.
The theme for this year’s summit is “No Turning Back: Sustaining Progress Toward Equity and Inclusion.” The summit will be a half-day program with workshops focused on sustaining progress with the rise in anti-DEI legislation, understanding the rise of educational gag orders impacting higher education, and discussing the importance of cultivating a culture of dialogue during challenging times.
Date: April 11, 8:30 a.m. to noon
Location: UMSSW Auditorium (525 W. Redwood St., Baltimore, MD 21201)
Cost: Free (continuing education credits available at an additional cost)
Breakfast will be provided for all attendees.
To register for the 2024 J.E.D.I. Summit, click here.