| GLBT
MISSION
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Programs Office is
dedicated to improving campus climate for gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender people at the University of Minnesota and
to addressing the harmful effects of discrimination based
on sexual orientation and gender identification.
OUR HISTORY
In the fall of 1990, the President of the University of Minnesota
established a Select Committee to investigate the campus
climate as experienced by lesbians, gays, and bisexuals.
The Committee found that lesbian, transgender, and gay people
at the University faced discrimination, violence, and harassment.
The committee made five recommendations, including the establishment
of the GLBT Programs Office. Founded in December 1993,
the GLBT Programs Office provides advocacy, information, referral,
training, education, consultation, program development, community
building programming, and support services for the entire University
community. OUR SERVICES
Through the following services, the GLBT Programs Offices assists
bisexual, transgender, gay, and lesbian faculty, staff, and students
(and our allies) in creating a supportive campus community
while educating and providing resources for all
members of the University of Minnesota about issues that impact
the experiences of transgender, gay, lesbian, and bisexual people.
INFORMATION REFERRAL
Information about campus and community resources and events, University
policies, local ordinances, and education resources is available
from our web site, through walk-in and telephone requests, and
through information files and resource library.
ADVOCACY
Assistance, support, and referrals are available to students,
faculty, staff, and others using University services who perceive
that they have been treated unfairly because of their sexual orientation
or gender identification.
EDUCATION
Educational programming is provided professional in-service workshops,
campus events, training initiatives, and special guest speakers.
CONSULTATION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Information and assistance is available to University groups and
individuals developing programs appropriate to the needs of GLBT
people.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
Campus programming events are offered, in conjunction with other
campus GLBT groups, which strengthen, support, and recognize GLBT
people at the University.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Specialized programming and services supportive of the unique
needs of GLBT students, faculty/staff, and alumni.
OUR AUDIENCE
The GLBT Programs Office serves the entire University of
Minnesota, Crookston community and is committed to diversity
and equity in operations and programming. We recognize
differences within lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and gay communities
along lines of race, age, ethnicity, religion, economic status,
language, health status, national origin, gender, and disability. |
