Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at GSEHD
Making a Difference While Serving Communities Near and Far
The Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community of scholars and citizens committed to serving diverse populations. We actively embrace individual, group, and social differences to promote equity, accessibility, and excellence for all.
As educators, counselors, and leaders, we are driven by a deep passion for inclusivity, which is the driving force behind our mission to positively impact the lives of those we serve. We firmly believe that our community thrives through open and respectful sharing of ideas, knowledge, and experiences, all of which contribute to the greater good.
Every member of our community is valued, and we are steadfast in our commitment to advancing research, practice, and policy in counseling, education, human and organizational development for all participants, at all levels, and across diverse locations.
GSEHD Alumni Provide Insight on Inclusivity, Diversity, and Accessibility in Education
Four International Education Program (IEP) Alumni (Alison Grimsland, Matt Sacco, Ben Sylla, and William Webber) recently returned to GSEHD discuss their career paths and provide advice to current IEP students.
GSEHD alumna Hala Abdulaziz Aseel highlighted in Arab News
GSEHD alumna Hala Abdulaziz Aseel (master's, Community Counseling) was highlighted in the Arab News article, "The Face: Hala Abdulaziz Aseel, Saudi campaigner for awareness of mental health wellness."
(Image courtesy of Ziyad Alarfaj/Arab News)
Conversations that Matter: Art that Uplifts
Maxine Greene, the noted philosopher of arts, aesthetics, and democracy in education, observed: "Justice, equality, freedom - these are as important to us as the arts, and we believe they can infuse each other, perhaps making some difference at a troubled time."
GSEHD DEI In the News
GSEHD Alumnus Glen Gummess's Documentary Aired on Public Television
December 7, 2019
GSEHD alumnus Glen Gummess (master's, Educational Technology Leadership) produced a documentary, "From Slavery to Glory," aired on Chicago WTTW-TV.
GSEHD Doctoral Student Angel Jones Presented at the ASHE Conference
December 7, 2019
Angel Jones (PhD Education) presented a paper entitled, "Refrain, Reframe, Reclaim: How Black Female College Students Respond to Racial Microaggressions.
Dr. Howard Speaks on Engaging Social Justice Research at Clark Atlanta University
December 7, 2019
Dr. Lionel Howard was invited by CITLE at Clark Atlanta University to present on "Engaging Social Justice-Oriented Research."
Alumni Drs. Nicole Dillard and Russell Robinson Talk Diversity & Inclusion
December 7, 2019
Alumni of the HOL Executive Leadership Program recorded a podcast on diversity and inclusion on the Amplified Research Speakerbox podcast.
GSEHD Doctoral Students Work to Close the Opportunity Gap in D.C. Schools
December 7, 2019
GSEHD students Mary Ann Stinson and Michael Redmond II (Special Education and Disability Studies) highlighted in GW Today story.
Dr. Peters Published in the International Journal of Bullying Prevention
December 7, 2019
Dr. Harvey Peters co-authored a peer-refereed article entitled "An interdisciplinary ecological framework: Intervention for LGBTQ interpersonal violence."
"Conversations that Matter: Art that Uplifts" Featured in GW Today
April 20, 2019
GSEHD's April 2019 Conversations that Matter speaker series featured Gabriel "Asheru" Benn, founder of Hip Hop Educational Literacy Program, and Dr. Sheppard.