Building a strong network, making close friendships, and learning how to be adaptable are vital skills in today’s increasingly global culture. Here at Goucher, we put a lot of emphasis on community—and we are proud of our close-knit campus.
Our Campus Community
Profiles
Aisha Rivers
Aisha Rivers
Director of Student Engagement in the Office of Student Engagement
“The students, my colleagues, the potential this institution has to be a leader in social justice and anti-racism work”
Brett
Brett '20
Political Science Major
"I am a member of the ultimate frisbee team and the Nuggets, an intramural soccer team. I looove working in the garden and am a member of the Ag Co-op!"
Cynthia Terry
Cynthia Terry
Chaplain
“I love the people of Goucher—students, staff, and faculty colleagues, alums. I have learned and grown so much during my years here, as well as witnessing the growth and learning of others.”
Clara
Clara '20
History Major
"My favorite place on Goucher's campus is the Info Commons in the library. It has a great space for homework, for studying. You can hang out with friends here, work on projects. It's a very nice, open space with lots of natural light."
Daevon
Daevon ’19
Psychology Major
“It’s amazing what you can do when you think analytically and critically about everything.”
De' Asia
De' Asia '20
Peace Studies Major
"Be yourself! Do not strip away who you are your first year, just add to who you are."
Emma
Emma '20
Peace Studies Major, History Minor
"Get out and about! The public transportation is pretty easy to use once you get the hang of it and there are so many cool things to do and places to go."
George Greco
George Greco
Associate Professor of Chemistry
"The class is about solving problems, not regurgitating content."
Jill Zimmerman
Jill Zimmerman
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
"You really have to be a lifelong learner. I constantly have to make sure that I’m learning what’s going on and updating the curriculum so that it reflects the changes. I love that challenge."
Justine Chasmar
Justine Chasmar
Director of The Quantitative Reasoning Center
“I have an interest in how students view their future and their career goals, and how that impacts what they do in the present and while they’re here in school.”
Marie
Marie ’21
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major
“I'm currently the Co-chair for the Social Justice Committee, and Senator for the Goucher Student Government, a member of the Goucher Women of Color Circle, and a member of the Reverends Rebels.”
Monica Neel
Monica Neel
Director of Student Counseling Center
“Supporting personal wellness allows students to fully participate in academic life.”
Noah
Noah '21
American Studies Major
"I wanted to work with my peers to make Goucher a place where students could share leadership with faculty, staff and administrators on solving complex problems."
Ridwan
Ridwan '20
Ecomomics Major
"I am a first-year mentor, garden manager for Ag Co-op, treasurer for Club Council, and many other things."
Rory Turner
Rory Turner
Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Master of Arts in Cultural Sustainability Program
Students "allow their spirit to shine in way that has not been beaten down... It really does inspire me."
Roxie
Roxie '20
Performance Education (Individualized Interdisciplinary Major)
"I am a First-year mentor, co-director of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, co-president of Reverend's Rebels, and one of the directors for PlayWorks."
Scott Sibley
Scott Sibley
Interim Provost, Professor of Chemistry
“I really value the trails here. I think it’s one of the best things about the campus. It’s nice to just take a little break and get outside the building for a few minutes. You really can feel like you’re not quite in an urban setting.”