GPSG Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The GPSG Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is a Standing Committee of the GPSG Senate. Led by the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the DEI Committee is tasked with identifying ways to continuously promote diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus.  

One major way this is accomplished is through connecting with DEI leaders across campus, be they students, faculty, or staff. Members of the DEI Committee work to impart meaningful change on campus through conversations with administration, passing key resolutions through the GPSG Senate, and collaboration with other student groups both within and outside GPSG. As issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion can touch many aspects of student life, the DEI Committee is open to approaching any topic. 

For more information on how to be involved with GPSG DEI, reach out to the Director (Jonathan Jean-Pierre) at gpsg.dei@duke.edu 

Anonymous Form:

To anonymously contact the committee with suggestions, concerns, or to bring a topic to our attention, please use this reporting form:

2024 – 2025 Goals:

Director Priorities: 

• Building stronger relationships and collaboration with university leadership.
• Create scalable communication channels to reach a wider audience.
• Request additional funding avenues to broaden the reach and impact of DEI initiatives.
• Fragment efforts across Duke on pressing DEI issues.

Programs:

1. Economic Empowerment and Accessibility:

• Institutional policy review in partnership with the board.
• Funding programs to subsidize off-campus development opportunities.
• Meal plans and housing assistance GPSG programs.

2. Community Building and Belonging:

• DEI voting registration and programming.
• Targeted DEI programs across 9 graduate schools.
• Multiplier DEI events such as Black Student Homecoming, Professional Development
• Sponsored DEI events in 2024-2025.

3. Mental Health and Well-being:

• Expanded mental health offerings and services.
• Accessibility program with Duke Athletics (to a local nonprofit).

2023 – 2024 Accomplishments:

1. Major involvement in 2023 – 2024 GPSG Israel-Palestine Taskforce, establishing and amplifying relationships
2. Disbursal of $25,000+ in DEIJ microgrant awards in 2023 – 2024 AY
3. Members represent GPSG in Duke University-wide committees including Duke’s Racial Equity Advisory Committee
4. Creation and hosting of on-campus events that attracted 500+ student attendees
5. Collaborate with Duke affinity offices to amplify Duke-wide DEI efforts