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OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY
& COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Contact Information
diversity.gwu.edu
202-994-7434
diverse@gwu.edu
@InclusionatGW
Purpose
The Office for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement (ODECE)
supports GW’s strategic priorities and aspirations for academic excellence
by providing diversity expertise, tools, data and programming that inform
and shape curricular, research, administrative and outreach activities to
improve teaching and learning outcomes; facilitate mentoring and leadership
development; increase the dissemination and application of knowledge; and
build and sustain vital community partnerships.
Services
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Supports students from historically marginalized populations.
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Educational opportunities for students, faculty and staff.
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Oversees the university’s bias incident reporting.
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Creates avenues for students to receive support, feel seen and affirmed, and
show up as their most authentic selves.
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Advocates for students to receive equitable experiences.
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Eliminates barriers and obstacles impacting student success.
FACT
ODECE hosts an annual three-day diversity summit each
spring (typically March). Past keynote speakers have included
activist Angela Davis and actress MJ Rodriquez!
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