The purpose of this committee is to advance the UMES’ core values and mission in promoting the well-being of all students in their academic pursuits and beyond. The committee should work with, and support other related efforts throughout the University by promoting a high level of participation and involvement on the committee, from faculty, staff as well as students, that ensures a diversity of perspectives on the questions and issues of social justice.

Specifically, this committee is being charged to:
• Cultivate an environment where shared commitments to social justice and civic engagement are reflected in all campus relationships
• Organize and promote lectures and other professional development activities on social justice and civic engagement
• Facilitate involvement with internal and external agencies which promote social justice and civic engagement,
• Promote avenues of advocacy and allyship with similar efforts in the UMES and surrounding communities.