Who We Are
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual + Campus Climate Committee (LGBTQIA+CCC)
The mission of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual + Campus Climate Committee (LGBTQIA+CCC) is to collaborate with all segments of the University to recruit, retain, and promote the success of LGBTQIA+ students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
The LGBTQIA+CCC also supports educational programs that promote increased understanding of LGBTIQ+ and other diversity issues for all students in preparation for careers in diverse settings.
Through active partnerships with other cultural groups and organizations on campus, the LGBTQIA+CCC upholds the University’s commitment to diversity and global engagement through advocacy on behalf of all groups historically marginalized by society.
Specific responsibilities of the LGBTQIA+CCC shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
- To perform periodic needs assessments of the campus climate in regards to LGBTQIA+ issues;
- To recommend specific actions to improve the campus climate regarding LGBTQIA+ issues to the Academic Senate via the Campus Climate Committee in a timely fashion as needs are identified;
- To monitor the campus climate and the implementation of recommended actions regarding LGBTQIA+ issues and submit an annual report to the Academic Senate via the Campus Climate Committee;
- To encourage, endorse, and participate in University educational programs that promote an increased understanding of LGBTQIA+ and other diversity issues;
- To consult regularly with various constituencies regarding LGBTQIA+ issues including, but not limited to, the LGBTQIA+ Resource Center; LGBTQIA+ student organizations; and LGBTQIA+ alumni via °µÍøTV Alumni Relations;
- To develop partnerships with other cultural groups and organizations on campus in order to uphold the University’s commitment to diversity and global engagement through advocacy on behalf of all groups historically marginalized by society.
