Colgate University
PAE-8: Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups

The ALANA center - provides a home and a meeting place to support students of color and their cultural identities and histories, students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds are always welcome. Through sponsored programming and student organizations they challenge us to explore issues of inclusiveness and multiple identities. The Counseling Center, the Office of the Chaplains, and Health Services offer confidential support and discussion about LGBTQ-related issues. All members of the Counseling Center are trained to assist students of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Some staff have extensive training and experience working with LGBTQ clients. Additionally, the staff have attended Safe Zone training -- an educational program about the terminology, resources, coming out process, and experiences of those in the LGBTQ community.The LGBTQ Studies minor program also sponsors a number of speakers and invited authors. The Center for Leadership & Student Involvement (CLSI) staff works closely with the leadership of the Student Government Association (SGA), the Colgate Activities Board (CAB), and more than 100 student organizations to provide numerous campus events, programs, and projects. Rather than plan activities, CLSI advisors instead concentrate on helping student organizations in creating their own social and educational activities. The office of Academic Support and Disability Services is focused on making programs, facilities, and services accessible to individuals with disabilities and has a strong commitment to opportunities for diversity and growth for the entire campus community. Queerfest - This annual event provides LGBTQ and ally students an opportunity to network, socialize, and learn with their peers at a conference-style program of speakers, workshops, and social events. Family Dinner - During classes, every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. the LGBTQ and ally community comes together to connect over a meal at Frank Dining Hall. You and all members of the Colgate and Hamilton communities are welcome!

Safe Zone Training - This training, open to faculty, staff, and students, aims to create a supportive campus climate by encouraging conversation around gender identity and sexual orientation, homophobia, heterosexism, and various oppressions. By educating members of the campus community about current LGBTQ-related issues, members of the campus community can be more prepared to provide support and resources on LGBTQ and Ally concerns. Family Dinner - During classes, every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. the LGBTQ and ally community comes together to connect over a meal at Frank Dining Hall. You and all members of the Colgate and Hamilton communities are welcome! The goal of the Faculty Diversity Council is to provide a useful picture—give new faculty of color a sense of who they can trust, to build a community, and to help with fitting in.

Safe Zone Training - This training, open to faculty, staff, and students, aims to create a supportive campus climate by encouraging conversation around gender identity and sexual orientation, homophobia, heterosexism, and various oppressions. By educating members of the campus community about current LGBTQ-related issues, members of the campus community can be more prepared to provide support and resources on LGBTQ and Ally concerns. Family Dinner - During classes, every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. the LGBTQ and ally community comes together to connect over a meal at Frank Dining Hall. You and all members of the Colgate and Hamilton communities are welcome!

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