In a Nutshell
In Education We Trust.
The Trust.Education is the official website of the newly established endowment of the Institute for Social Sciences & Humanities (ISSH). As an endowment, we are devoted to nurturing the university’s sustainability, growth, and long-term flourishing, ensuring that ISSH continues to inspire learning, critical thinking, and social impact for generations to come. Recognized as a 501c3 charitable organization, ISSH welcomes your support. All donations are tax-deductible and directly contribute to advancing its mission.
Vision and Mission
Our Vision
A World Where Human Knowledge Knows No Bounds: ISSH envisions a global educational landscape where quality, uncensored learning in social studies and humanities is not just a privilege but a universal right. Our aspiration is rooted in the relentless pursuit of sustaining a qualified, worlds class, and free-of-charge online graduate school that serves as a gateway to intellectual empowerment. We strive to create an ecosystem that resonates with the needs of diverse learners, particularly those in regions where access to unbiased and uncensored education is often restricted.
Our Mission
Educating Beyond Boundaries: ISSH’s mission is to provide accessible and uncensored knowledge in social sciences and humanities to Persian speaking learners around the world. Through our alternative educational platforms, including Academia, AcademiX, Agora, University Press, ICCI, and Innovation Lab, we offer a variety of educational programs, courses, contents, events, and other activities that cater to the general public.
To ensure the long-term realization of its mission, ISSH aims to grow its endowment to $10 million, a level that would secure lasting financial sustainability and independence. The institute is now focused on building this foundation, seeking visionary philanthropists and partners to join in strengthening its next phase of growth and ensuring its impact endures for generations to come.
Governance and Oversight
Board of Directors
Dr. Nayereh Tohidi – Chair
Professor emerita and former Chair of the Women’s Studies Department at California State University, Northridge
Dr. Ali Akbar Mahdi – Secretariat
Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Ohio Wesleyan University
Dr. Kazem Alamdari – Treasurer
Professor Emeritus of Sociology at California State University, Northridge
International Board of trustees (TBA)
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