We prepare students to study and create social change towards just futures
A key aspect of our work involves understanding and challenging the ideological roots and ongoing practices of unjust systems and our participation in these systems
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
How we build and support an inclusive intellectual community.
At SESP, we welcome every individual, inclusive of culture, religious beliefs, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, ability, age, or socioeconomic status. We strive to promote an environment that fosters a deep sense of belonging, in part by welcoming ideas and beliefs from a wide variety of perspectives. And as the School of learning, leadership, and policy, we value dialogue, respect, and fairness in all our interactions.
We develop systems that equitably distribute, recognize, and reward the work it takes to realize these commitments.
This includes examining racism, colonialism, classism, patriarchy, transphobia, ableism, heteronormativity, and other structures, and creating spaces to help people heal and transform.
We invest in people, programs, partnerships, and initiatives that advance the transformative power of diverse perspectives.
In SESP, we embrace multiple ways of knowing and being to enrich our collective endeavors and build knowledge.
We design intentional curricula, scholarship, and community engagement towards these ends.
Through research, teaching, partnerships, and one-on-one interactions, we are responsible for creating a culture that respects and reflects the full personhood, identities, and personal experience of each community member.
Explore DEIJ at SESP
Programs and Coursework
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice is central to our coursework, student experience, research, and community partnerships.
Research and Initiatives
SESP's research, teaching, and service mission leads to groundbreaking discoveries that affect policy, address inequities, and create positive change.
Campus Resources
Northwestern University is committed to embracing diversity and promoting inclusion. The Division of Student Affairs campus resources direct the community to the offices and units dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus. Additional resources for students, faculty, and staff can be found at Northwestern's Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Support and Community page.