Introduction to Queer Allyship

LGBTQIA2S+ youth, including college students, are among the most at-risk groups for mental health challenges, housing and food insecurity, and domestic violence, because of the ways in which society’s support systems fail to see and value them. Formerly known as Safe Zone, Intro to Queer Allyship is a knowledge-level workshop focusing on using terminology appropriately, understanding the relationship between sex, gender, and sexuality, and identifying resources available to support Queer Redbirds (faculty, staff, and students) at Illinois State University. This workshop is tailored to faculty, staff, and graduate assistants with teaching responsibilities or other student-facing roles, particularly within Academic Affairs. Registration is Required.

Outcomes 

• Understand what resources are most appropriate to support LGBTQIAS2+ students and colleagues. 
• Become more familiar with LGBTQIA2S+ terminology 

Artifact 

Participants will answer two take-away/action items as they leave: 

    To support my LGBTQIAS2+ students colleagues at ISU, I will… 

    To further my education about LGBTQIAS2+ issues, I will…