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Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Students on Campus

Learn about the challenges faced by LGBTQ students, key findings from Campus Pride's survey, proposed legislation, and resources to support a safe and inclusive campus environment.

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Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Students on Campus

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  1. Katie Holton, San Diego Mesa College Nancy Jennings, Cuyamaca College Greg Miraglia, Napa Valley College Stephanie Dumont, ASCCC-Golden West College, Facilitator

  2. A Safe Place To Behttp://chronicle.com/article/For-Gay-Students-More-Room-on/126608/?key=TGMidAI8ayhGZSsyNDcQYzpTanI4Yhh1Z3tKPi9wblpdGA==<http://chronicle.com/article/For-Gay-Students-More-Room-on/126608/?key=TGMidAI8ayhGZSsyNDcQYzpTanI4Yhh1Z3tKPi9wblpdGA==>

  3. What We Will Cover Campus Pride 2010 National College Climate Survey Stop The Hate Safe Spaces Proposed Legislation Resources Questions?

  4. Campus Pride 2010 National College Climate Survey: Key Findings • 89% of gay respondents experienced some form of harassment or discrimination • Derogatory remarks were most common • On campus in a public place was the common location where harassment occurred • 94% of reacted passively, 70% said they were angry, 29% said they became afraid

  5. Key Findings….cont’d • 1 in 5 respondents feared for their personal safety on campus because of their sexual orientation or gender identity and half concealed this aspect of their identity to avoid harassment • 30% of LGBQ respondents and 40% of GNC respondents. feel uncomfortable on campus

  6. Key Findings….cont’d • 30% of LGBQ students considered leaving their current college, 70% while in their first year of college • 80% of LGBT students avoid areas on campus where LGBT congregate in order to avoid being labeled by sexual identity • Those who are “out” are more likely to avoid these areas than those who are not

  7. Key Findings….cont’d • 42% of LGBQ faculty seriously considered leaving their college • 91% of LGBT faculty avoid areas on campus where LGBT congregate in order to avoid being labeled by sexual identity • Overall, white students and faculty have a greater level of fear of “coming out” than students and faculty of color

  8. Recommendations • Develop Inclusive Policies • Demonstrate Institutional Commitment • Integrate LGBTQQ Issues In Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities • Respond To LGBTQQ Bias Incidents • Improve Access And Retention Efforts • Provide Comprehensive Counseling And Health Care

  9. About Stop the Hate • Developed In 2000 For Colleges And Universities • Designed To Empower A Campus To Institutionalize Programs And Practices • 3-Day Training For Trainers Program • Curriculum Developed By Educational Partners • Webinar Series

  10. A welcoming, supportive and safe environment for LGBT students. What is a Safe Space?

  11. Safe Space Symbol Pink triangle Black triangle Rainbow flag

  12. BEING AN ALLY A person who stands up and speaks out for a person or group that is disadvantaged are discriminated against. Know the Issues Support Educate Advocate

  13. SUPPORT If students can identify even ONE staff member who is supportive, they: are less likely to be absent are less likely to drop out have a higher GPA

  14. BE VISIBLE Display sticker or poster Wear a rainbow bracelet or pin PLFLAG stickers

  15. USE TERMINOLOGY Respectfully and accurately Use terms students prefer (pronouns included)

  16. INCLUSIVE CURRICULUM Include history of LGBT people Include diverse families (examples) Include diverse literature (textbooks) Be a role model for students and colleagues

  17. GLSEN glsen.org Purchase Kit $15 Or print out stickers and the poster for free

  18. Safe Spaces at Cuyamaca Simple and Voluntary Professional Development Workshops and Word of Mouth Started with 5 (Fall 09), up to 20 (Spring 11)- our goal is 50 Students thank us -- it makes a difference!

  19. PROPOSED LEGISLATION AB 620 (Block) Nondiscrimination and Training, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Analysis / Summary: AB 620 requires the BOG and CSU, and requests the UC Regents, to establish policies on harassment, intimidation, and bullying to be included in the rules of student conduct related to gender identity and sexual orientation. The bill also requires campuses to develop professional development training programs for specified campus personnel to address the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students. Campuses would also be required to designate an employee at each campus to address the needs of LGBT students, and to provide CPEC with demographic information they collect regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. CPEC would be required to conduct an assessment of the campuses, develop recommendations, and publish their recommendations on their web site. Comments: This legislation is sponsored by Equality California and was prompted by a June 2009 CPEC study entitled “Access & Equity for all Students: Meeting the Needs of LGBT Students.” The report found that LGBT students have unique challenges that could be addressed through additional campus services and resources.

  20. Resources http://www.campuspride.org/ http://www.stophate.org/ http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/index.html

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