Equity and Inclusion Fellows Program

 

Mission

Equity and Inclusion Fellows (EIF) are interested in proactively advancing Diversity Initiatives at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Equity Fellows serve as a bridge to and partners with student council, student organizations and fellow classmates to work towards a more equitable and inclusive campus.

Purpose

The Equity and Inclusion Fellows Program provides a range of learning for a diverse group of students who are invested in collaborating across differences to catalyze change. Through ongoing training and support, EIF co-design and facilitate workshops for members of the Harvard community and beyond. We believe that getting people to engage in conversations at a deeper level helps build more equitable and inclusive spaces.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Address emerging diversity and inclusion issues among the student body at HGSE.
  • Outreach to diverse student groups and promote inter-community dialogues and engagement.
  • Address diversity issues that impact the inclusive and empowering community of HGSE.
  • Provide tools to prepare educators to leave HGSE to lead in a diverse world
  • Develop personal capacity to design and facilitate equity programming through training and retreats
  • Attend a required course once a week.
  • Equity and Inclusion Fellow will be given the opportunity to facilitate community conversations throughout the academic year. This may include workshops and/or trainings throughout Harvard University or outside of the Harvard Community.

Who is eligible to apply?

1. All current HGSE matriculated students

2. Full and part-time students.

3. Previous experience with equity and inclusion work welcomed, but not required.

*Applications are closed.