UMD Resources
News from UMD
https://innovate.umd.edu/covid-19-resources
With the outbreak of this novel coronavirus, many enterprises, organizations, institutions, communities, and people have been negatively impacted. This page contains a list of resources that are dedicated to providing support during this ongoing crisis.
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Quinn, S. C. (March 05, 2020). Coronavirus will get worse before it gets better, trust your public health officials and take precautions | COMMENTARY. Baltimoresun.Com.
Watters, S. (2019, June 14). UMD Joins the race to create universal flu vaccine, supported by new $3.1 million NIH Grant. UMD Right Now :: University of Maryland.
Discrimination Reporting
A greater number of incidents involving the discrimination of Asian American communities have been reported since the outbreak of COVID-19.
Please note the University of Maryland's Nondiscrimination Policy Statement:
The University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. This Policy prohibits discrimination on grounds protected under Federal and Maryland law and Board of Regents policies. To the extent protected by law, University programs, activities and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status or any other legally protected class.
To learn more about discrimination on campus or to file a complaint, visit the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM) website.
If you are the victim of discriminatory behavior and would like to speak to a counselor or need help understanding your rights as a UMD community member, please reach out to the following campus resources:
Counseling Center
If you are interested in speaking individually with a counselor or arranging for a safe and supportive facilitated discussion for your group, please call the Counseling Center.
Behavioral Health Services
There are times when students struggle and we can help if you are seeking support.
Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
Our goal is to provide professional and timely services to UMCP faculty and staff.
Site: health.umd.edu/fsap
Tom Ruggieri
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