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School Forms Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force

The dean of the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy has formed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force to guide the development of concrete plans to ensure that the School is welcoming, inclusive, and representative of everyone in its community.

Natalie D. Eddington, PhD, FCP, FAAPS

By Becky Ceraul
September 15, 2020

Natalie D. Eddington, PhD, FAAPS, FCP, dean of the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, has formed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force to guide the development of concrete plans to ensure that the School is welcoming, inclusive, and representative of everyone in its community.

This task force – composed of faculty, staff, and students and reporting to the School’s Executive Council and Administrative Board – is charged with the following:

“In June, I shared with the School community my thoughts on the seemingly endless instances of racial injustices against Black Americans and people of color in this country,” Eddington said in announcing creation of the task force on Sept. 14. “That letter reinforced the School of Pharmacy’s commitment to living UMB’s core values of accountability, civility, collaboration, diversity, excellence, knowledge, and leadership and my desire to see these values be more than words. To truly be actionable. The formation of a DEI Task Force is a first step toward action.”

The following faculty, staff, and students will serve on the DEI Task Force.

Co-Chairs:

Dean’s Office Liaisons:

Members:

“I offer my sincerest thanks to each of these faculty, staff, and students for their willingness and interest in serving on the DEI Task Force and ultimately in serving our broader School community,” Eddington said. “Their commitment of time, thoughtfulness, and leadership are truly appreciated. They have my full support and that of the School’s leadership team. I look forward to receiving regular updates from the task force, and empower its co-chairs to share updates and information with our School community.”

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