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Endorsement for Congressman Hank Johnson’s Inclusive Campuses Act |
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Friday, September 30, 2016 04:07 PM |
The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals Endorses Congressman Hank Johnson’s Inclusive Campuses Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE September 30, 2016
The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals enthusiastically endorses H.R. 6164, the Inclusive Campuses Act of 2016, which was introduced this week by U.S. Representative Hank Johnson (GA-4). If passed into law, this measure would promote inclusion and empowerment of LGBTQ people at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other minority serving institutions. This federal legislation would take a critical step forward by authorizing Title III education funds to establish campus resource centers that provide support for LGBTQ students as well as programming resources and education about LGBTQ people to the entire campus community at our nation’s HBCUs and other minority serving institutions. “The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals was happy to work with Rep. Johnson on the drafting of this legislation and we look forward to enhancing our own membership support for the work of LGBTQ campus resource centers at HBCUs and other minority serving institutions,” said D.A. Dirks, Co-Chair of the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals.
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The combined vision and mission of the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals is to achieve higher education environments in which lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni have equity in every respect. Our goals are to support colleagues and develop curriculum to professionally enhance this work; to seek climate improvement on campuses; and to advocate for policy change, program development, and establishment of LGBT Offices/Centers. Learn more about the Consortium at lgbtcampus.org.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016 02:56 PM |
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Media ContactMatt Bruno & D.A. DirksCo-Chairs[email protected]lgbtcampus.org280 Madison Ave Ste. 912New York, NY 10016 |
A Space For White Colleagues to Process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 13th, 2016
New York, N.Y. – We would like to offer space for white colleagues to process and discuss the recent events of police brutality and racist violence together. This conference call will take place this Friday, July 15, 2016 at 11:00 am PST/12:00 pm MST/ 1:00 pm CST/2:00 pm EST. More details are included below.
A Space For White Folks to Process
Fri, Jul 15, 2016, 11:00 am PST/12:00 pm MST/ 1:00 pm CST/2:00 pm EST
Webinar Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/939223797
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 939-223-797
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The combined vision and mission of the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals is to achieve higher education environments in which lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni have equity in every respect. Our goals are to support colleagues and develop curriculum to professionally enhance this work; to seek climate improvement on campuses; and to advocate for policy change, program development, and establishment of LGBT Offices/Centers. Learn more about the Consortium at lgbtcampus.org.
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Friday, July 08, 2016 05:04 PM |
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Media ContactMatt Bruno & D.A. DirksCo-Chairs[email protected]lgbtcampus.org280 Madison Ave Ste. 912New York, NY 10016 |
Supporting Our Black LGBTQ+ Colleagues
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 8th, 2016
New York, N.Y. –The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals find ourselves yet again confronted with deep sadness, anger, and unrest due to the loss of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile and others as result of police brutality and structural racism. As we mourn and honor the humanity of these young, Black men we acknowledge that the incessant and egregious attacks against Black people profoundly impacts not only our respective campuses, but our Black colleagues and communities across the country. It is imperative that we are mindful and intentional of how we support our Black LGBTQ+ colleagues as they continue to advocate for equity on our campuses.
We would like to offer several spaces for colleagues to grieve, process, and be in community together. Next Tuesday, July 12, 2016, from 3:30pm-5:30pm EST we will host a conference call for Black LGBTQ+ colleagues to share space. You can register for this call at the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6203681374719435266.
We will also offer additional spaces for colleagues to connect next week and will provide more information in the days to come.
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The combined vision and mission of the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals is to achieve higher education environments in which lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni have equity in every respect. Our goals are to support colleagues and develop curriculum to professionally enhance this work; to seek climate improvement on campuses; and to advocate for policy change, program development, and establishment of LGBT Offices/Centers. Learn more about the Consortium at lgbtcampus.org.
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Wednesday, June 01, 2016 12:00 AM |
At the Intersections of Identity:
Promising Practices to Support LGBTQA+ Students
Friday, July 22, 2016
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Institute Guide Coming Soon!
The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals, in conjunction with the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, is proud to offer this opportunity to higher education professionals as an opportunity to connect with colleagues across the region & country, discuss emerging trends in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) student services, and share knowledge and struggles regarding specific campus policies.
This day-long event is a fabulous opportunity to engage with current trends in higher education for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. We will discuss the needs of LGBTQA students, staff, and faculty. Sessions will highlight emerging practices in gender identity inclusion, policy, research, and student support. The institute is appropriate for all experience levels and professional roles.
Please join the event on Twitter by following @LGBTcampus and checking out #lgbtqa16UNL.
Sponsored by the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals and the University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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Thursday, May 19, 2016 05:56 PM |
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Media ContactMatt Bruno & D.A. DirksCo-Chairs[email protected]lgbtcampus.org280 Madison Ave Ste. 912New York, NY 10016 |
Holding Universities Accountable:
Protecting Transgender Students Under Title IX
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2016
In December of 2015, the Consortium sent letters to the United States Department of Education and the Department of Justice requesting federal guidance for supporting transgender students in higher education. This past week, the Obama administration issued a Dear Colleague letter outlining many of the recommendations. Below are highlights from our December letter.
The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals supports over 800 members on over 200 college campuses across the United States. Nearly every day, we hear from members who are working to ensure that transgender students are being treated equitably on their campuses. Our members tell us that they face institutional roadblocks, including: computer systems that disregard transgender students’ names, unsafe restrooms, and few staff members who are competent in supporting transgender students. Together with our members, we work to create higher education environments where LGBTQ individuals have equity in every respect.
Towards that end, we seek to remove barriers that prevent transgender students from full participation in the college environment. Because of this goal, we appreciate the steps that the Office of Civil Rights has taken thus far to ensure the equitable treatment of transgender students. However, these documents fall short of discussing the full range of discrimination faced by college students on the basis of gender identity and gender expression. We implore the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Civil Rights to issue clear guidelines and policies that lead to truer inclusion and protection of transgender students at colleges and universities.
Below are a few examples of places where colleges can prevent sex-based and gender-based discrimination.
● In residential facilities, transgender students should be housed in accordance with their gender identities.
● In bathroom and locker room facilities, transgender students should be granted access in accordance with their gender identities. Schools should also create all-gender or “family” restrooms and locker rooms in order to provide additional options. Nevertheless, no student should be required to use separate facilities because they are transgender.
● In campus record-keeping systems, transgender students should be able to list a name, gender marker, and pronoun that reflect their identities.
● In sororities, fraternities, and other sex-segregated groups, transgender students should be granted access in accordance with their gender identities.
● In student health centers, transgender students should be cared for by professionals with experience and knowledge about the health needs of transgender individuals. Student health insurance policies should cover medically necessary care for transgender individuals, including hormones and surgery.
As colleges and universities admit increasing numbers of transgender students to their campuses, they will be looking to federal guidelines to be sure that they are in compliance. We request your help in providing that information to them.
Read the full December letter here. We thank the Obama administration for issuing clearer guidelines on making our institutions of higher education more inclusive for transgender students, and we also acknowledge that many institutions will still have questions in regards to comprehensive implementation. To learn more concrete steps to campus trans inclusion, please see our joint publication with Lambda Legal, or visit our policy and practice recommendations document for more in-depth guidance.
The combined vision and mission of the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals is to achieve higher education environments in which lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni have equity in every respect. Our goals are to support colleagues and develop curriculum to professionally enhance this work; to seek climate improvement on campuses; and to advocate for policy change, program development, and establishment of LGBT Offices/Centers. Learn more about the Consortium at lgbtcampus.org.
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