Research
Call for Participation in LGBTQ Research Studies
The Consortium does not list research projects on our web site.
However, Lehigh University hosts a web page of LGBTQ research participation opportunities:
http://www.lehigh.edu/lgbtqa/research.shtml
The Consortium will only share calls for participation on our listserv for those completing a Request To Post Research Opportunities form.
Research on LGBT Issues in Higher Education
Visit the Research category of LGBTQArchitect to access bibliographies shared by Consortium members.
Dr. Kristen Renn published the 2009 article "LGBT and Queer Research in Higher Education: The State and Status of the Field"
Dr. Sue Rankin published "Campus climate for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people: A national perspective" in 2003.
A new report will be released in 2010. see http://www.campuspride.org/research/
Helpful research organizations:
NGLTF Policy Institute - http://www.thetaskforce.org/reports_and_research
Transgender Law & Policy Institute - http://www.transgenderlaw.org/
Williams Institute - http://www.law.ucla.edu/williamsinstitute/
LGBT Research Standards
The Williams Institute authored "Best Practices for Asking Questions about Sexual Orientation on Surveys" (November 2009). This report presents the findings from a multi-year effort of an expert panel of scholars, the Sexual Minority Assessment Research Team (SMART) to identify the best practices for asking questions about sexual orientation on surveys.
Respect My Research documents efforts by anti-gay activists to distort research.
Research on LGBT Resource Professionals in Higher Education
Visit the Consortium's Self-Studies for more information.