Inclusive and Affirming Language

The diversity of UMBC’s community and our commitment to inclusive excellence are among our greatest strengths. Inclusivity begins with our language. While we recognize that achieving inclusion is an ongoing process, we continue to strive to make our campus a safe and welcoming environment for everyone beginning with our language.

Inclusive and Affirming Language Resources:

• UMBC Resources
  • Inclusive and Affirming Language at UMBC
  • Self-Services Identifiers Selection Process
  • How to change your name on UMBC’s platforms
  • How to create an inclusive classroom environment
  • How to set the stage for inclusive language in syllabi
  • Why do pronouns matter?
• External Resources
  • MLA’s acknowledgement of non-gender-specific pronouns
  • Gender-neutral job titles
  • How to share your pronoun 
  • Writing and talking about survivors
  • A Progressive’s Style Guide