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Maryland Equity and Inclusion
Leadership Program

The Maryland Equity and Inclusion Leadership Program is offered jointly by the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at The University of Baltimore and the Maryland Commission on Civil RightsThe 8-week program combines asynchronous and live online instruction. It is comprehensive, academically grounded, and job-relevant. Participants interact online and in peer groups. They complete a project focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Maryland Equity and Inclusion Leadership Program aspires to develop, engage, and support current and emerging leaders from private, public, and nonprofit sectors who are interested and committed to helping their organizations become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive at various levels. It is ideal for experienced and developing professionals, from public, nonprofit, and private organizations who want to design, lead, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in their organizations.

Weekly Schedule
Monday – Thursday
Self-paced session (Work on your own.)

Friday – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Live session via Zoom

Who May Apply?

The Maryland Equity and Inclusion Leadership Program is open to executive, mid-level, and emerging leaders who wish to acquire the requisite knowledge, attitudes, and skills to develop and support DEI in their organizations. The cost per person for the Maryland Equity and Inclusion Leadership Program (MEILP) is $2,500, which includes all training sessions and program materials and textbooks. To learn more, contact us at meilp.ubalt.edu.

Maryland Equity and Inclusion Leadership
Program Topics

Cohorts 5

Orientation

Week 1: Race & Racism

Week 2: Diverse Generations

Week 3: Religion & Spirituality

Week 4: Group Discrimination

Week 5: Disability & Reasonable Accommodation

Week 6: Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity

Week 7: Inclusive Leadership

Week 8: Creating a Diverse & Inclusive Organizational Culture

Group Presentations & Graduation

See Detailed Schedule Below

“Thank you so much for this incredible program that rewired my brain and gave me the knowledge and confidence to do meaningfully work as a ‘JEDI’ in my field and region.” 

Julie Della Marie, Executive Director, Downtown Sykesville Connection

Maryland Equity and Inclusion Leadership Program Schedule

Cohort 5

Monday – Thursday
Self-paced session (Work on your own.)

Friday – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Live session via Zoom

Orientation
January 19, 2024

Week 1: Race & Racism
January 22-26, 2024

Week 2: Diverse Generations
January 29-February 2, 2024

Week 3: Religion & Spirituality
February 5-9, 2024

Week 4: Group Discrimination
February 12-16, 2024

Week 5: Disability & Reasonable Accommodation
February 19-23, 2024

Week 6: Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
February 26-March 1, 2024

Week 7: Inclusive Leadership
March 4-8, 2024

Week 8: Creating a Diverse & Inclusive Organizational Culture
March 11-14, 2024

Group Presentations & Graduation
March 15, 2024