Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion remain important priorities for GW and the Elliott School. As the University has taken important steps to create a more inclusive community, the Elliott School has also taken crucial actions toward this goal.
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In January 2018, the Elliott School launched its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council (DEIC), composed of students, faculty, and staff. The council advises the school's leadership on specific activities and initiatives to implement related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Each year, the Dean invites offices to participate in the development of our annual action plan. In collaboration with Elliott's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council (DEIC), and the school's leadership, these strategies are reviewed and synthesized to identify any gaps. A draft plan is then shared with our community for feedback with the goal of publishing our action plan in the fall semester of each year.
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The Elliott School's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council (DEIC) organizes events that examine current and historical issues and topics in the Elliott School community, primarily those which examine the intersection of diversity, equity, inclusion, and international affairs. This includes events that support the institution's larger commitment to diversity and support of annual cultural heritage celebrations.
Finding Community At Elliott
Elliott School students are service-oriented, civically-engaged, and internationally–minded. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, the Elliott School provides a myriad of ways for students to find community through student organizations. Student-lead organizations offer space for individuals of similar backgrounds, identities, interests, and studies to come together and build connections. Explore Elliott School’s identity-based organizations below and view the full list of student organizations here.
- LATAM@GW
- No Lost Generation GW
- Organization of Asian Studies
- OUT in International Affairs
- Student Consortium on Women, Peace, and Security
- Women in International Security
- Young Black Professionals in International Affairs
As a city school, Elliott encourages students to explore organizations within the Washington, D.C., area to find community and expand personal connections.
Students can also find community by attending Elliott School events and inclusive excellence programming. See some of ODEI's past events here.
Elliott Launches Fund to Increase Access and Promote Equity
An innovative initiative at the Elliott School provides significant new resources for students, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in international affairs education by increasing access for students with financial need.
The initiative, the Elliott Equity Fund, is in line with GW University’s commitment to excellence and affordability. The fund, which the school will grow through philanthropic contributions, will help foster an inclusive academic environment, further efforts to diversify the student body, and ensure that students can reach their full potential.
Report Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Retaliation
The following is the university’s procedure for receiving, investigating, and resolving complaints of discrimination, harassment, and/or related retaliation under the Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy (“EO policy”). This does not include complaints related to sexual harassment covered by the university’s Title IX Sexual Harassment and Related Conduct Policy .
Report a Bias-Related Act
At George Washington University, we believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to an educational institution's pursuit of excellence in learning, research, and service. We strive to build a community of respect for all community members. Acts of bias, hate, or discrimination are anathema to the university’s commitment to educating citizen leaders equipped to thrive and to serve in our increasingly diverse and global society.
If the incident is an emergency or medical attention is required call 911 immediately or report it directly to the George Washington University Police Department at 202-994-6111.
Contact Us
Email:
Elliott School Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
esiainclusion
gwu [dot] edu (esiainclusion[at]gwu[dot]edu)
Address:
1957 E St NW, Suite 401
Washington, DC 20052
Our Team:
Lakeisha R. Harrison (She/Her/Hers)
Assistant Dean for Student Services, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Professorial Lecturer
Lou MacAfee (They/Them/Theirs)
Program Associate