Resources for
“Slow & Steady Wins the Race: Establishing LGBTQ+ Support”
Presentation at NASPA
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Establishing LGBTQ+ Support at Faith Based Institutions
Preparing the Ground
Identify stakeholders
Take stock of current resources and gaps in support
Gather artifacts of institutional culture and mission
Identify program goals and priorities & connect program goals to institutional mission and strategy
Planting the Program
Be present with students and respond to individual and group needs
Provide developmentally appropriate tiered programming and content
Address intersecting identities
Utilize campus partnerships
Caring for Growth
Develop leadership opportunities for students
Empower students to lead education and change
Keep track of progress and continuing gaps
Strategies for success
Political advocacy
Recruiting
Resource allocation
Education & training
Etc.
Policy
Practice & procedure
Facilities
Culture
Representation
Questions for reflection:
What LGBTQ+ & allyship resources already exist on your campus?
What is within your sphere of influence in the organization?
What have you seen/heard is the most urgent allyship need in the org?
Who can you collaborate with to make change?
What specific actions can you take to improve allyship in your organization?