Research Institute for Social Equity

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Your voice matters! Help us capture the lived experiences of Black girls. Consider participating in this study to tell your story.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more and scan the QR code to see if you qualify! For more information, email us at [email protected].

Are you a college/university student who has ever experienced housing instability while enrolled in classes (e.g., eviction, termination of room and board package, having trouble paying rent, overcrowding, moving frequently, or spending the bulk of household income on housing)? In this study, you will be asked to participate in a survey about housing instability and supports, academic and mental health outcomes, and resiliency. The survey will take approximately one (1) hour.

For more information, check out the link our bio!
Dr. Chelsie Dunn
Research Institute for Social Equity
804-828-4099
[email protected]

Happy Thanksgiving! We are wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!

As a reminder, we are approaching deadlines to apply to our master's and certificate programs. Apply today!

Upcoming programs and deadlines – Start 2024 with purpose:

Criminal Justice, M.S. and Certificate: Deadline - December 1

Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, M.A. and Certificate: Deadline - December 4

Public Administration, P.A., M.P.A/J.D., and Certificate Programs: Deadline - December 1

Urban and Regional Planning, M.U.R.P, M.U.R.P./J.D., and Certificate Programs: Deadline - December 1

The Research Institute for Social Equity is proud to announce the next newest addition to our team, Dr. Charity Scott. They are joining the Wilder School faculty as an assistant professor with a research focus on education policy, management, and intersectional power dynamics in the United States.
Get to know Charity Scott, PhD!

RISE Director, Dr. Nakiena Douglas-Glenn was recently interviewed by VCU News about her dedicated efforts in advancing social equity.

She mentions how she is a "pracademic," a practitioner academic, and how her roles and work focused on changing the narrative of leadership.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/47fbBlg

Our director, Dr. Nakeina E. Douglas-Glenn was recently highlighted for her focus on translating research into public policy in a story by VCU News! Read more about Dr. Douglas-Glenn and the Institute's research focuses by following the link below:
https://rise.vcu.edu/news/