Among the greatest strengths of our school are its nearly 400 students. They come from across the nation and around the world, bringing with them a wide variety of academic, cultural and social work practice experiences. This diversity leads to interactions that provide valuable educational experiences.
Our shared commitment
GSSW is committed to recruiting a multicultural student body, faculty and staff. As an admitted student, you are expected to respect diversity, consistent with the ideals of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). You must demonstrate acceptance of human diversity as you interact with others. And you must serve clients without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic situation, national origin, disability, value system and religions affiliation or lack thereof.
Translating commitment into action
GSSW students express their commitment to diversity both as individuals and through the activities of student groups like the Multicultural Social Justice Student Organization and Queer Equality Alliance.
In 2006, students organized a Diversity Forum that brought students, faculty, alumni and staff together to develop strategies for diversity-friendly school culture. A Diversity Pledge developed by the group hangs in Craig Hall's lobby as a permanent reminder of our ongoing commitment to transforming our minds, our systems and our institutions of learning.