GLBTQ Resource Center -- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania -- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning

Professional Staff
Dr. Deryl Johnson
Interim Director

Mailing Address
GLBTQ Resource Center
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
P.O. Box 730
Kutztown, PA 19530

Telephone
Phone: 484-646-4111
Fax: 484-646-4119

E-Mail
glbtqdirector@kutztown.edu

The gay pride or simply pride campaign of the gay rights movement has three main premises: that people should be proud of what they are, that sexual diversity is a gift, and that sexual orientation and gender identity are inherent and cannot be intentionally altered. Marches celebrating Pride (pride parades) are celebrated worldwide. Symbols of gay pride include the rainbow flag and also of the pink and black triangles reclaimed from their past use.

Allies is a group of concerned students, faculty and staff who are dedicated to providing a safe and cooperative environment for gay, lesbian and bisexual persons and their straight friends. The faculty advisors for Allies are Anke Walz and Deryl B. Johnson; connect with them via e-mail at allies@Kutztown.edu

PURPOSE

1.) Provide a safe network and to advocate for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and heterosexual (GLBTH) Allies who are students, staff or faculty of Kutztown University.

2.) Educate students, staff and faculty of Kutztown University about discrimination and the oppression of GLBTH individuals.

3.) Increase awareness and acceptance of GLBTH persons and issues and to create and insure cooperation and unity among the Kutztown University community.

GOALS

(Achievement of this mission is advanced through five major goals.)

Goal 1: Provide support to colleagues serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex communities in higher education.

Goal 2: Consult with higher education administrators in the interest of improving campus climate and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex faculty, staff, students, administrators, and alumni/ae.

Goal 3: Advocate for institutional policy changes and program developments that recognize and meet the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex persons.

Goal 4: Provide leadership to the campus and broader community through educational awareness, information distribution, programs, services, and activities regarding sexuality issues.

Goal 5: Maintain a safe space environment to nurture and support student leadership development and campus activities to reduce homophobia, hetersexism, biphohbia, transphobia, heterosexual and genderstraight privilege in themselves and others.

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