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Creating an LGBTQA Student-Friendly Environment

Creating an LGBTQA Student-Friendly Environment. Photo by andendquote flickr / reativecommons. Jennifer Joslin University of Oregon. Cathlene McGraw Portland State University. Why this work is important to us. Why this work is important to students everywhere. Outcomes & Take- aways.

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Creating an LGBTQA Student-Friendly Environment

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  1. Creating an LGBTQA Student-Friendly Environment Photo by andendquoteflickr/reativecommons Jennifer Joslin University of Oregon Cathlene McGraw Portland State University

  2. Why this work is important to us

  3. Why this work is important to students everywhere

  4. Outcomes & Take-aways • Understand key terms & definitions • Understand cultural & legal issues • Understand unique needs of LGBTQQIA students • Begin an office climate assessment • Identify 3 steps to improve work with LGBTQA students

  5. It’s not alphabet soup… terms & definitions represent a complex history. Photo by victoriapeckham flickr/creativecommons

  6. GLBTQQIA Gay Term used to identify males who are attracted to males in a romantic, erotic and/or emotional sense Lesbian Term used to identify females who are attracted to females in a romantic, erotic and/or emotional sense UC Riverside, 2008 http://bit.ly/91DWMn Definitions: Embedded in history

  7. Photos by jbcurio, lara604, K. Kendall, celesteh, Rennett Stowe, dbking; Flickr/creativecommons

  8. GLBTQQIA Gay Term used to identify males who are attracted to males in a romantic, erotic and/or emotional sense Lesbian Term used to identify females who are attracted to females in a romantic, erotic and/or emotional sense UC Riverside, 2008 http://bit.ly/91DWMn Definitions: Embedded in history

  9. GLBTQQIA Bisexual • A person emotionally, physically, and/or sexually attracted to males/men/masculinity and females/women/femininity Trans-gender A term used to describe those who transgress social gender norms; those who express or present a breaking and/or blurring of culturally prevalent/stereotypical gender roles UC Riverside, 2008, http://bit.ly/91DWMn; Portland State University, 2010, “Terms & Definitions” Definitions: Embedded in history

  10. Photos by GLN, tiseb, dbking, osseous jerekeys, celesteh; Flickr/creativecommons

  11. GLBTQQIA Bisexual • A person emotionally, physically, and/or sexually attracted to males/men/masculinity and females/women/femininity Trans-gender A term used to describe those who transgress social gender norms; those who express or present a breaking and/or blurring of culturally prevalent/stereotypical gender roles UC Riverside, 2008, http://bit.ly/91DWMn; Portland State University, 2010, “Terms & Definitions” Definitions: Embedded in history

  12. GLBTQQIA An umbrella term that connotes a gender-questioning identification or orientation; often used in place of labels like gay, lesbian, or bisexual Queer Questioning • A term to describe someone who is exploring their feelings or identity UC Riverside, 2008 http://bit.ly/91DWMn Definitions: Embedded in history

  13. Graphic by Tim Stewart Winter, Swarthmore; Flickr/creativecommons

  14. GLBTQQIA Allies One who is aligned with the LGBTQ movement & supports LGBTQQI individuals Intersex • An individual born with anatomy and/or physiology that differs from cultural ideals of male & female UC Riverside, 2008 http://bit.ly/91DWMn Definitions: Embedded in history

  15. Transgender Intersex Transexual Drag Performers/ Gender Benders Crossdressers From a graphic by Kerry Pointer SAFE on Campus, Duke University

  16. Serving LGBTQA Students Effectively Language Materials • Important components: • Devel. Programming • Space/Environment • Materials Space/ Environment

  17. Developmental Programming Ongoing LGBTQ programming: key issues, language, resources Case Studies Book Club Discussion Groups Student/Guest Panels

  18. Space/Environment Visual Environment Workplace/Campus Policies Facilities Inclusive restrooms Domestic partner benefits Lobby pictures Inclusive language Safe Zone/Ally program

  19. Materials Forms/Documentation Print, Electronic & Presentation Materials Space to self-identify Brochures, website pictures Safe Zone symbol on home page

  20. Let’s Get to Work Case Study #1: Student employed on campus for 2 months using female name & pronouns; wants to use new male name now. He wants to know if it would be okay to make this switch at work. How would you advise this student? Discuss in small group(s); report back with 2 recommendations

  21. One More Case Study Case Study #2: McKenzie struggling with return from study abroad. She is frustrated by what she perceives as a conservative school environment. How will you talk to McKenzie? What would you recommend she do? Discuss in small group(s); report back on 2 key issues

  22. More small group work Identify three ways your campus or office can improve your service to students using the resources or strategies outlined in this presentation

  23. More small group work Pick one of your goals and outline three steps your office can take to make your goal a reality Be SMART!

  24. NACADA

  25. Creating an LGBTQA Student- Friendly Environment Photo by andendquoteflickr/reativecommons Jennifer Joslin University of Oregon jjoslin@uoregon.edu Cathlene McGraw Portland State University mcgraw@pdx.edu

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