Dear Colleagues,
As we continue to take actions to improve our campus climate, it is clear this work is complex and multi-layered. It’s More Than That focuses on the complexities of our strategic plan Goal 2 as we advance equity, diversity, inclusiveness, and social justice within the campus community.
This campaign highlights many of the projects, efforts, and initiatives already underway at UMD. It also challenges us to support the work happening around campus and to find new ways to create a more inclusive, safe, and engaging campus.
Through this initiative, we invite all members of the campus community to explore topics of diversity, inclusion, bullying, and more – with greater depth. We often do not understand the full story of someone’s reality, because it’s complex. It’s more than what appears on the surface. It’s More Than That!
In this email we are introducing It’s More Than That to the campus community, raising awareness about campus climate initiatives, and asking for your support.
We invite you to start by exploring the It’s More Than That website where you can find more information about the campaign. We encourage you to explore the suggested actions steps, give them some thought, and take your own pledge indicating “What will I do to further my own growth and action toward Goal 2 at UMD?” This pledge will allow you to coordinate with colleagues across campus for support and to share accountability using the resources provided.
We want to recognize BlackBird Revolt, a Duluth based branding and media design company who are dedicated to promoting social change through conscious creativity, for designing this campaign.
Sincerely,
Chancellor Lendley Black
Susana Pelayo-Woodward and Paula J. Pedersen (Campus Climate Co-Chairs)
