November 2011 Meeting

Posted on November 15, 2011 by kyle

We met last Wednesday (9 November) – here are the highlights:

  • The Task Force will meet on the second Thursday at 9AM, beginning in the spring semester. The dates are 19 January, 9 February, 15 March, 12 April, and 17 May.
  • The final Safe Zone of the semester will be 1 December at 4PM. Chris Hollar and Dan Schultz will facilitate the discussion.
  • The group spent quite a bit of time reviewing documents that are used for Safe Zone and other areas of promotion.
  • Kyle will be putting up the list of names of the Safe Zone participants that have consented up on the website [very soon!].

There’s WAY more than just that – read the full minutes (PDF) if you’d like.

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Leadership Assistant Positions for Spring Semester

Posted on November 9, 2011 by kyle

The PB Poorman PRIDE Resource Center will be interviewing for 2 Leadership Assistants to join us in the spring semester. Leadership Assistants are responsible for:

  • Serving as Center liaisons for Career & Leadership Development. Assistants will maintain and create connections with student organizations, faculty, and staff.
  • Brokering relationships between student organizations and departments to enhance and support affinity group programming.
  • Implementing the EXPOSED series, collaborate and consult with resident organizations and advisors.
  • Seeking out students and assist in developing their individual Involvement Plan.
  • Maintaining up-to-date campus and regional information that supports the vision and the mission of the Career & Leadership Development and the needs of those using the Center.

Acceptable candidates will possess:

  • Work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated
  • Maintain a strong sense of integrity, dedication and commitment to this position
  • Be able to work with diverse people and create a collaborative/welcoming environment
  • Have the ability to follow through efficiently on all assigned or independently appointed tasks
  • Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills needed

Please send a letter of intent regarding this position with an updated resume referring to the work you have done within the LGBT* community to Chris Hollar at hollarc@uww.edu. Please have both pieces of information submitted by 23 November, 11:59PM. Interviews will be set up the week of 28 November and facilitated the week of 5 December.

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A Couple of Trans* Items of Note

Posted on November 1, 2011 by kyle

Just a couple of handy tidbits of information that task force members have come across recently:

  • Right on the heels of the NCAA’s creation of the Inclusion of Transgender Student-Athletes Handbook, ESPN is airing a documentary on Renee Richards, the first transgender tennis player. The film, called Renee, provides the historical context, as well as how Renee is doing today, over thirty years later. Check your local listings for show times.
  • The Department of State has recently changed the policy with regards to the issuance of passports for individuals undergoing gender reassignment surgery.
  • The Girl Scouts of America is an inclusive organization, and you should support them. They defended the right of a seven year-old trans-identified child to join a club. Read more about it on TransGriot.

Thanks to Leah, Dan, and Krissa for the links!

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October 2011 TEAM Trans* Meeting

Posted on November 1, 2011 by kyle

The TEAM Trans* group last Wednesday (26 October) – here are the highlights:

  • Gender-neutral housing continues to be moving forward, as long as it’s cleared with UW-System policy.
  • The group has been working on an audit of application forms for the colleges, as well as scholarships, to check for inclusive language. Most of the campus groups do a great job!
  • The NCAA policy on transgender athletes has been released [view a PDF copy] and was discussed. It will also be discussed with the full task force.

There’s way more than just that – read the full minutes (PDF) if you’d like.

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October 2011 Meeting

Posted on October 18, 2011 by kyle

We met last Wednesday (12 October) – here are the highlights:

  • The Chancellor has APPROVED the LGBT* Education and Service Coordinator position. We’re that much closer to having a person in the role!
  • We’re talking about changing the day and time of the task force meeting [*gasp*].
  • The NCAA now has an official report on transgender individuals in sports – their press release details the new policy.
  • Make sure to check out the program LGBT* Individuals Are Often Affected by AODA – 19 October at 215PM.

There’s WAY more than just that – read the full minutes (PDF) if you’d like.

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