| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.13 |
| Liaison | Traci Knabenshue |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2021 |
West Virginia University
IN-4: Campus Pride Index
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.50 |
Stephanie
Toothman Conservation Specialist Office of Sustainability |
Which of the following best describes the institution’s LGBTQ+ friendly recognition level?:
Documentation affirming the institution’s LGBTQ+ friendly recognition:
Website URL where documentation affirming the LGBTQ+ recognition is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
bestcolleges.com, Campus Pride Rating: WVU 4.5/5 stars
Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University offers Safe Zone training for faculty, students, and staff, helping to create active allies for the LGBTQ+ community. Safe Zone sessions discuss LGBTQ+ issues in general and transgender issues in particular.
WVU's LGBTQ+ Center supports student alliance organizations in specific areas of study, such as medicine, law, engineering, and STEM. Groups like Speaker's Bureau and Spectrum offer a forum for LGBTQ+ students to discuss gender identity and sexual orientation issues.
The university provides on-campus resources for LGBTQ+ students, such as gender-inclusive restrooms, legal name change assistance, and gender-neutral living arrangements. WVU's Commission for LGBTQ Equity advocates for greater diversity and inclusion within the school.
LGBTQ+ allies and alumni can join an alumni group, fostering closer friendships between LGBTQ+ students and graduates; participants can take advantage of mentorship and networking opportunities.
bestcolleges.com, Campus Pride Rating: WVU 4.5/5 stars
Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University offers Safe Zone training for faculty, students, and staff, helping to create active allies for the LGBTQ+ community. Safe Zone sessions discuss LGBTQ+ issues in general and transgender issues in particular.
WVU's LGBTQ+ Center supports student alliance organizations in specific areas of study, such as medicine, law, engineering, and STEM. Groups like Speaker's Bureau and Spectrum offer a forum for LGBTQ+ students to discuss gender identity and sexual orientation issues.
The university provides on-campus resources for LGBTQ+ students, such as gender-inclusive restrooms, legal name change assistance, and gender-neutral living arrangements. WVU's Commission for LGBTQ Equity advocates for greater diversity and inclusion within the school.
LGBTQ+ allies and alumni can join an alumni group, fostering closer friendships between LGBTQ+ students and graduates; participants can take advantage of mentorship and networking opportunities.
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