Diversity - Students
GSEHD offers students a wide array of programs to choose from, but what unites our students is each program’s commitment to make a difference. Through courses, partnerships, internships, and study abroad programs, GSEHD students actively use their studies to be of service to marginalized and underserved communities.
Student Feature on EdFix
EdFix is GSEHD’s official podcast hosted by Dean Michael Feuer. EdFix aims to open the conversation about the practice and promise of education, as well as tackle some of education’s most complex issues through discussions with researchers, practitioners, policymakers. Amongst regular guests on EdFix are GSEHD students who are using their research and studies to work towards positive and inclusive changes in the realm of education.
Episode 4: "He looks like me!" How a Book Club for Boys Inspired a Culture of Reading at a D.C. School In 2010, only 20% of the students at D.C.’s Truesdell Education Campus could read on grade level. Eight years later, more than 87% can read on or above grade level--and they love reading! How did this school turn it around? Principal Mary Ann Stinson and Assistant Principal Michael Redmond II, both GSEHD doctoral students, share their creative strategies, data-driven approach, and unwavering commitment to closing the opportunity gap in their school community.
Organizations
The ARC
The ARC is an open and inclusive space for underrepresented students to create community, discuss issues and share personal experiences. The Arc strives empowers underrepresented populations by honoring their individual experiences, facilitate educational opportunities and conversations for the GSEHD community, and affirm and celebrate the unique nature of our students.
GSEHD PRIME
Partners + Relationships = International Meaningful Experiences (GSEHD PRIME) was launched in order to build connections and friendships between GSEHD's international and domestic students. The purpose of the program is to provide incoming international students with a support network to help with their transition to DC and life as a graduate student, while at the same time providing domestic students the opportunity to learn about other cultures, explore DC, and connect to the GSEHD community.
See How GSEHD Students are Making a Difference
GSEHD Student, Saleh Sani, Named Finalist in 2024 New Venture Competition
Sani's Platform, Goalplus, is a Top Contender in the Social Innovation Track
November 21, 2024
Saleh Sani's platform, Goalplus, has made it to the final round of the 2024 New Venture Competition. Goalplus hopes to challenge the rec sports landscape.
GSEHD Student Wins $15,000 in GW's New Venture Competition
Saleh Sani Placed 2nd for Social Innovation
November 21, 2024
GSEHD doctoral student Saleh Sani (EdD, Human and Organizational Learning) was awarded $15,000 in GW's New Venture Competition for his project Goalplus.
Dr. Pittman and Doc Students Publish Article in Journal of American College Health
November 21, 2024
“Double Jeopardy: Intimate partner violence vulnerability among emerging adult women through lenses of race and sexual orientation”
Book Review by Student Kelber Tozini Published in Journal of International Students
November 21, 2024
Tozini reviewed the bood,Global Perspectives on International Student Experiences in Higher Education, written by Dr. Krishna Bista.
GSEHD Student Sophie Nguyen Published "A Ruthless Ultimatum for International Students"
November 21, 2024
Nguen's article was published in "New America" and details the many challenges that international students will face due to new COVID-19 regulations.
"I Grew Up Latinx & Disabled — & I’m Creating The Change I Want To See" Published by GSEHD Student
November 21, 2024
GSEHD doctoral student Maria (Conchita) Hernandez Legorreta (Special Education) published an article on Refinery29.com.
GSEHD Student, Joseph Braswell, Featured on Sesame Street
November 21, 2024
Watch two episodes of Sesame Street's 'Sesame Workshop' to see GSEHD student Joseph Braswell in action in the classroom.
Faculty/Student Publishes Chapter: "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices to Support Muslim Americans at Work"
November 21, 2024
Dr. Susan Swayze and doctoral candidate Nadia Butt (Human and Org Learning) published a chapter in the "Handbook of Workplace Diversity and Stratification."