Creating an LGBTQA Student-Friendly Environment

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Creating an LGBTQA Student-Friendly Environment
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Cathlene McGraw Portland State University
Jennifer Joslin University of Oregon
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Why this work is important to us
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Why this work is important to students everywhere
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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

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Its not alphabet soup terms definitions
represent a complex history.
Photo by victoriapeckham flickr/creativecommons
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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
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Photos by jbcurio, lara604, K. Kendall, celesteh,
Rennett Stowe, dbking Flickr/creativecommons
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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
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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
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Photos by GLN, tiseb, dbking, osseous jerekeys,
celesteh Flickr/creativecommons
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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
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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
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Graphic by Tim Stewart Winter, Swarthmore
Flickr/creativecommons
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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
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Transgender
Intersex
Transexual
Drag Performers/ Gender Benders
Crossdressers
From a graphic by Kerry Pointer SAFE on
Campus, Duke University
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Serving LGBTQA Students Effectively
Language
Materials

• Important components
• Devel. Programming
• Space/Environment
• Materials

Space/ Environment
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Developmental Programming
Ongoing LGBTQ programming key issues, language,
resources
Case Studies Book Club Discussion
Groups Student/Guest Panels
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Space/Environment
Visual Environment Workplace/Campus
Policies Facilities
Inclusive restrooms Domestic partner
benefits Lobby pictures Inclusive language Safe
Zone/Ally program
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Materials
Forms/Documentation Print, Electronic
Presentation Materials
Space to self-identify Brochures, website
pictures Safe Zone symbol on home page
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Lets 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
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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
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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
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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!
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NACADA
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Creating an LGBTQA Student- Friendly Environment
Photo by andendquote flickr/reativecommons
Cathlene McGraw Portland State University mcgraw_at_p
dx.edu
Jennifer Joslin University of Oregon jjoslin_at_uoreg
on.edu