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
Study Co-Authored by Dr. Howard Highlighted by Major Media Outlets
February 5, 2020
The study titled "Daily multidimensional racial discrimination among Black U.S. American adolescents" was highlighted by The New York Times and more.
GSEHD Alumnus Provides Keynote in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 23, 2020
GSEHD alumnus Dr. Kirk Nooks (EdD Higher Education Administration) gave the keynote address at Mercer University's "Living the Dream" program.
Dr. Howard featured on "Community Watch" on WPFW FM DC
January 15, 2020
Dr. Lionel Howard was a guest on David Whettstone's radio show "Community Watch" on WPFW 89.3 FM (in DC), a live broadcast news magazine that engages...
GSEHD Alumnus Dr. Antonio Ellis Published in the Journal of Educational Foundations
January 15, 2020
Dr. Ellis co-authored "A Qualitative Analysis: Black Male Perceptions of Retention Initiatives at a Rural Predominately White Institution."
Dr. Pittman and Students Published in Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse
January 9, 2020
Dr. Delishia Pittman and 3 counseling doc candidates published an article on the topic of relationships between stress, social support and drinking behavior.
GSEHD Alumni Provide Insight on Inclusivity, Diversity, Accessibility in Education
December 13, 2019
International Education alumni (Alison Grimsland, Matt Sacco, Ben Sylla, William Webber) return to discuss their career paths and give advice to students.
GSEHD Alumna Hala Abdulaziz Aseel Highlighted in Arab News
December 7, 2019
Hala Abdulaziz Aseel (Counseling) was highlighted in the Arab News article, "The Face: Hala Abdulaziz Aseel, Saudi campaigner for awareness of mental..."
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.