SEAS Together
Student Programming and Advisory Board
Through the Inclusive Excellence Initiative, GW Engineering aspires to be a community in which all members have a strong sense of belonging and an equitable opportunity to thrive. We further aspire to be a leading organization in addressing systemic issues and promoting inclusive excellence throughout the fields of engineering and computing science.
In order to foster a safe, welcoming, supportive, and inclusive community for all students the School of Engineering and Applied Science has created the SEAS Together: Student Programming and Advisory Board. The mission of the advisory board is to ensure that all students feel like they belong and have a voice while working together to support each other.
- Student Programming and Advisory Board
The programming and advising board coordinates activities to build an inclusive and support community for all students, advocates and promotes access for underrepresented students, and helps to educate and bring awareness around inclusive excellence.
The board helps to bridge the gap between the GW Engineering administration and the student body.
Alana (She/Her)
Events Co-Coordinator
Bessie (She/Her)
Events Co-Coordinator
Anna (She/Her)
Marketing Co-Manager
Amarachi (She/Her)
Marketing Co-Manager
- Staff Advisors, Coordinators, and Allies
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Tenisha "Ava" Williams (She/Her)
Staff Advisor
Brooke Duncan (She/Her)
Staff Advisor
Ria Vargis (She/Her)
Dean’s Fellow for Inclusive Excellence and the Student Experience and Co-Chair
Sameen Ahmad (She/Her)
Undergraduate Student Coordinator and Co-Chair
SEAS Together Community Resource Hub
In SEAS, we are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive community for all. Therefore, the SEAS Together Community Resource Hub is a compilation of resources and organizations in order to help students build connections. Although the list of resources is broad and diverse, we acknowledge that they do not include all available organizations on campus that foster diversity, inclusion and belonging. If you have any suggestions or would like to request an addition to this growing list, please contact us at [email protected].
- Asian and Pacific Islander Students
- Black Students
- African Students Association (ASA)
- Black Community
- Black Defiance
- Black Girl Mentorship Program
- Black Student Union
- Black Women’s Forum (BWF) GWU
- DREAMS
- GWU Black Men’s Initiative
- GWU Chapter of the NAACP
- GW Women of Color
- National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) GWU
- National Pan-Hellenic Council
- National Society of Black Engineers
- The Black Ace Magazine
- The Ethiopian-Eritrean Students Association (EESA) at GWU
- The George Washington Williams House
- UBUNTU
- XOLA
- Young Black Professionals in International Affairs
- Commuter Students
- First Generation Students
- International Students
- Latinx Students
- LGBTQIA+ Students
- Middle Eastern Students
- Military Veteran Students
- Native American Students
- Religious and Faith
- South Asian Students
- Transfer Students
- Women in STEM
Being an Ally and Advocate
We can all work together to build a community that is safe and inclusive for all. As an ally and advocate it is important we are open and continuously learning. If you have any suggestions or would like to request an addition to this growing list, please contact us at [email protected].
- Educational Resources
- 5 Things Everyone Should Know About Racism
- 5 Tips for Being an Ally
- American Society for Engineering Education: Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
- Cracking the Cody in Allyship
- Deconstructing Racism, One Headline at a Time (TEDTalk)
- How to Overcome our Biases
- Importance of Using Inclusive Language
- Intersectionality
- Living While Black (TEDTalk)
- Microaggressions Are Like Mosquito Bites
- National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education
- National Museum of African American History and Culture: Talking about Race
- ODECE: Resources on the Black Experience
- Racial Equity Tools: Unlocking the Invisible Knapsack
- What is Inclusive Language
- Land and Labor Acknowledgement Resources
- We acknowledge that we reside on the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Piscataway, Anacostan, and Nacotchtank Peoples who served as stewards of the region for generations, and inhabit a place where Black people were enslaved, forced to work for free, and abused. It is critical that we name and understand the painful history of enslavement, genocide, and forced removal from the region, and honor and respect the diverse people still connected to and responsible for creating, building, and nurturing this land.
To learn more, visit the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement, U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, and Beyond the Land Acknowledgement.
Resources to Help You Succeed
- Academic & Career Resources
GW and SEAS offer students a number of free academic and career resources. We recommend that you use these resources to help you make the most of your college experience.
- Meet with your Professional/Faculty Advisors
- Utilize various academic support resources including the Academic Commons
- Request an academic success coach to help you optimize your time management skills, study skills, note-taking strategies, and more
- Take advantage of both SEAS Career Services and Career Services resources
- Meet with the GW career coach to discuss your career goals and plans
- Use Handshake, GW’s online career management system to look for jobs, internships, workshops and more
- See a select list of national internships
- Student Support and Engagement Resources
GW provides students with a variety of support and engagement resources to help you succeed. Below is a list of some of the resources available to GW students:
- Colonial Health Center
- Counseling and Psychological Services
- Disability Support Services (DSS)
- International Services Office (ISO)
- Office of Student Financial Assistance
- Office of Military and Veterans Affairs
- The Store, GW’s student-run food pantry
- GW Student Life
- GW Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC)
- Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement
- Office of Student Success
- Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities
Whether you are a prospective undergraduate considering applying to GW or current SEAS undergraduate who is looking for funding for your undergraduate study or considering applying to graduate study, we have information on scholarships and fellowships that may be appropriate for you. Visit our Financial Aid and Scholarships page to learn more
- Name Change Resources
To ensure all members of our community feel welcome, GW has two approaches to the name change policy which includes (1) GWeb (Class Rosters and Blackboards), GWorld, and GWmail; and (2) transcripts, graduation papers, and other official documents. These processes are outlined below:
Changes to GWeb, GWorld, and GWMail
- Log onto GWeb -> CLICK “Student Record and Registration” -> CLICK “Student Records Information Menu” -> CLICK “View/Update Preferred First Name” -> Add your preferred name and save it.
- Contact the GWorld Office and be sure to have your old GWorld available. Tell them you’d like to update your GWorld to match your preferred name (for FREE). They will review with you the process from there.
- After the update has been made in GWeb, you can email GWIT via [email protected] and request your email account be updated to match your preferred name.
Transcripts, Diploma, and Employment Records
In order to change your name on your transcripts, diploma, or employment records, you must legally change your name. After a legal name change is documented, your name can be changed on all official documents. If you are an alumnus, you can also request an updated diploma with your current legal name. For both, you will need to fill out the Request For Name Update form. After the form is complete, contact the Office of the Registrar and a university official will review with you the rest of the process.
Reporting a Bias Related Incident
It is our hope that all members of our community feel responsible for the well-being of each and every student. We strongly encourage students, faculty, and staff to report possible bias incidents. The Bias Incident Response Team will evaluate your report and determine the best way to respond.
Contact Us
If you are interested in getting involved with the SEAS Together: Programming and Advisory Board, please [email protected].