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The Chancellor’s Committee on LGBT* Issues
The Chancellor’s Committee on LGBT Issues is a campus committee whose members are representative of campus constituencies. Its function is to offer advice and assistance to the Chancellor, Provost and Equal Opportunity Officer ensuring that the voices of LGBT employees and students are heard and that equal opportunities for LGBT employees and students continue to be carried out as fundamental responsibilities of the institution and are carried out appropriately in all aspects of employment and student life.Topics
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Gender-Neutral Prefix “Mx.” Has Been Added To The Oxford English Dictionary
Not everyone is a Mr. or a Ms. With gender identity bringing to light that not everyone adheres to the binary, the Oxford English Dictionary announced it will add “Mx.” to its dictionary. This is a huge step to bringing … Continue reading
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Tagged binary, cisgender, gender identity, gender inclusive, gender neutral, genderqueer, LGBT*, transgender
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EEOC ruled in favor of gender inclusive restrooms
Last week the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) delivered a landmark ruling that employees must have access to restroom facilities consistent with their gender identity. In other words: transgender people can’t be forced to use the wrong restroom AND they … Continue reading
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Tagged EEOC, gender identity, gender inclusive, gender neutral, LGBT*, transgender
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LGBT* Discrimination based on religion?
Lately, there have been many news stories highlighting a trend in state legislatures trying to discriminate against a certain group of people based on religious objections. Tennessee is currently considering a bill that would allow counseling and social work students … Continue reading
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Tagged counseling, discrimination, LGBT*, religion, social work, suicide, Tennessee
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Marriage Equality Coming to Wisconsin?
Some brave couples in the state of Wisconsin are fighting for marriage equality. This is the courageousness we need to get this state moving forward and towards achieving equality and civil rights for all state residents! Check out the entire … Continue reading
Prevention Resources
On 9/25/13 Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) hosted a webinar on Integrating Primary Prevention and Classroom Tips and Management. The slides and handout are attached above and the webinar is free to access on our website under “Prevention Education … Continue reading