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Indiana Univ honors Debolina Ghosh with ‘Building Community Award’
Ghosh received the “Campus Award” while Whittney Wood-Gaines received the “Community Award”.
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Debolina Ghosh / Indiana University
Indiana University (IU) Columbus recognized Indian-origin professor Debolina Ghosh, with its “Building Community Award” during a ceremony held at the AirPark Campus on Jan.24.
The award, presented annually in January to coincide with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honors individuals for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Reinhold Hill, vice chancellor and dean of IU Columbus, praised the awardees, emphasizing the university's commitment to Dr. King's vision of systemic equality. “We continue to strive to meet many standards Dr. King advocated, particularly in equity and inclusion,” Hill said.
Ghosh, a clinical assistant professor of psychology, has over 17 years of experience as an educator and has made a substantial contribution to the development of inclusive learning environments. As a faculty facilitator with the Equity Champion program, she collaborates weekly with colleagues across IU campuses to develop practices that empower students and foster inclusivity in the classroom.
Her work has garnered national recognition. She recently received the Distinguished Counselor Educator Award from the Indiana Counseling Association and the Building Bridges Award from Indiana University.
Ghosh’s professional journey spans roles in the United States, India, China, and South America, including counseling positions and teaching roles at institutions such as Stephens College in Missouri, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, and Xavier School of Management (XLRI) in Jamshedpur, India. Her research encompasses crisis and trauma counseling, with a focus on innovative techniques like heart math and safe and sound protocols.
Ghosh holds a Ph.D. in marriage and family counseling from the University of Florida, along with master’s degrees in clinical social work from the University of South Florida and clinical psychology from Calcutta University. She has received numerous accolades, including the Tata Scholar award and the Researcher of the Year honor from the Florida Mental Health Counseling Association.
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