Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) | School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation

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The JEDI Collective hosted a community social gathering where MAPP students, faculty and staff came together over lunch to learn more about the JEDI Collective and its programs and initiatives.

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The JEDI Collective hosted "Coming to the USA" a community conversations with international/immigrant students, faculty and staff. In this safe space, everyone shared their stories navigating life and careers in US.

MAPP Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Mission Statement:

MAPP’s JEDI committee works to uphold justice, equity, diversity and inclusion as core values of the school. We celebrate the rich identities and multiple perspectives within our community. We support and amplify the research, creative practice, and service work of faculty, students, and staff. We work to ensure that the school’s policies and practices embody these values and affirm them as a shared responsibility.

Read about the MAPP’s commitment to anti-racism in our Action Plan and Racial Justice Resources.

Contact the MAPP JEDI Committee by emailing mapp-diversity@umd.edu, or using the form at the bottom of this page.

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Committee

The JEDI Committee is charged with leading MAPP on all Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion efforts. We work proactively to advance the school's strategic plan and protect and build a respectful, diverse, and inclusive community. The committee is chaired by the School’s JEDI Officer --who is appointed by the Dean-- faculty, staff and student members. Additional members are invited to join on an ad hoc basis. If you are interested in joining our force email us below!

JOIN THE JEDI

The committee members are:

Clara Irazábal, Chair and MAPP Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Jennifer Sanderson, Equity Officer for Staff
Janny Peng, Equity Officer for Faculty
Julie Gabrielli, Architecture
Maria Day-Marshall, Real Estate Development
John Sprinkle, Historic Preservation
Hiro Iseki, PhD in Urban and Regional Planning and Design
Shahrzad Ateffi, Urban Studies & Planning Graduate Assistant

Bias Incident Support Services (BISS) Liaison

Bias Incident Support Services (BISS) is a team under the Office of Diversity and Inclusion that is charged with addressing hate-bias incidents targeting UMD students, faculty and staff. The program responds to incidents with trauma-informed care, collects and shares data about hate-bias incidents, and educates the campus community about identity-based trauma and its impact.

Interested in becoming a BISS Liason? Contact Clara Irazábal at irazabal@umd.edu.

The BISS liaison members are:

Dawn Jourdan, Dean, School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
Clara Irazábal, Chair and MAPP Diversity and Inclusion Office
Kristen Stack, Director of Student Services

TerrapinSTRONG

Required campus-wide onboarding program to acclimate incoming students, faculty and staff to our Maryland traditions, values, mission and culture.
The goal is to create an inclusive environment for all where everyone feels that they belong and can reach their full potential.

Course links:

MAPP Diversity & Inclusion Committee