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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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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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Pride Week
Celebrate Pride Week at UW-Whitewater!
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Progress for Transgender Students, But Barriers Still Exist
According to a newly-published UW-Madison study, transgendered Wisconsin high school students believe a shift is taking place within the educational system, from more awareness and acceptance about transgender identity to producing solutions which benefit transgender students’ needs and accommodations. In … Continue reading
Rainbow Celebration of Excellence 2015
The LGBT* Task Force is looking for nominations for the Rainbow Celebration of Excellence award. These awards recognize members of the LGBT* campus community and dedicated allies who promote and contribute to leadership in our campus community and celebrate supportive … Continue reading
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