University of Minnesota, Morris
IN-22: Campus Pride Index

Sexual Orientation Score is 4 Stars Gender Identity/Expression Score is 4 Stars The University of Minnesota Morris has an active and vibrant LGBTQIA2S+ Programs Office that supports a variety of programs, workshops, and student support, such as: Gender Inclusive Housing in all residential facilities Advising two student organizations, Morris Queer Student Initiative for Equality (MoQSIE) and the Queer Devil Worshippers for a Better Future Hosting Coming Out Week in the Fall and Pride Week in the Spring Monthly Coffee Chats for students, staff, and faculty on LGBTQIA2S+ topics LGBTQIA2S+ Support Group Gender and Sexuality Literacy Workshops for faculty and staff Required Gender and Sexuality Literacy training for all Community Advisors, Orientation Guide Leaders, Native American Student Success Mentors, and Summit Mentors Financial support for students to attend and present at conferences annually, including, Creating Change; the Midwest Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, and Ally Campus Conference; the Queer, Trans, and Indigenous People of Color Midwest Conference; and the Minnesota Out! Campus Conference Lavender Leadership Celebration to recognize graduating LGBTQIA2S+ and Ally students and award faculty, staff, and students on outstanding advocacy Semester LGBTQIA2S+ Book Club Resource Center for Gender, Women, and Sexuality public lounge Queer Issues Committee to address and advance faculty, staff, and student concerns One of the 50 best colleges for LGBT students ranked by College Choice Additional university policies include: University of Minnesota policy, as well as state law, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The Minnesota Human Rights Act defines sexual orientation as: “Sexual orientation means having or being perceived as having an emotional, physical, or sexual attachment to another person without regard to the sex of that person, or having or being perceived as having an orientation for such an attachment, or having or being perceived as having a self-image or identity not traditionally associated with one’s biological maleness or femaleness.” The Minnesota Human Rights Act, Section 363A.03, Subdivision 44: At the University of Minnesota, this includes gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. Harassment on the basis of sexual orientation is a violation if the conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment, or interferes with an individual’s work or educational performance. Slurs, jokes, and verbal or physical conduct motivated by an individual’s sexual orientation is unacceptable in the University educational and work environment. In compliance with University policy on equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment, University policy also provides benefits to registered domestic partners of University employees and students. Our university website: https://students.morris.umn.edu/equity-diversity-intercultural-programs/lgbtqia2s-life

To read more about UMM's work, please see the Campus Pride Index link: https://www.campusprideindex.org/campuses/details/174?campus=university-of-minnesota,-morris