Rainbow Educators
A program of the United Front Multicultural Center, the Rainbow Educators (REs) are students, staff, administrators, alumni/ae, and faculty who present workshops on sexual orientation and other diversity issues.
Contact:
Adan Sanchez
adans@sandiego.edu
619-260-2395
Safe Space Allies
The Safe Space Allies Network is a group of students, staff, administrators, and faculty who receive training from the Rainbow Educators to demonstrate USD’s Core Values of respect for all – regardless of sexual orientation or other identity. Safe Space Allies display a placard indicating their participation in the network.
Contact:
Adan Sanchez
adans@sandiego.edu
619-260-2395
Discussion Group
Co-sponsored with PRIDE, the Discussion Group is a group of LGBTQ and ally students who meet for informal conversation every other week during the academic year.
Contact:
Dr. Melissa Halter
melissahalter@sandiego.edu
619-260-4618
Scholarships for LGBTQ Students
This list is compiled by the Center for Inclusion and Diversity.
Contact:
Dr. Carlton Floyd
cid@sandiego.edu
619-260-7455
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center is expertly trained and available for students to discuss any concerns confidentially, including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression.
Contact:
Dr. Steve Sprinkle
sdsprinkle@sandiego.edu
619-260-4655
Career Services: Diversity Resources
Career Services has compiled a resource section to assist the diverse workforce graduating from USD every year; included are resources for the LGBTQ community.
Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety partners with the campus community to provide a safe and secure environment and is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect.
Contact:
Chief Larry Barnett
publicsafety@sandiego.edu
Non-Emergency: 619-260-7777
Emergency: 619-260-2222
Public Safety: Acts of Intolerance
At USD, an act of intolerance is defined as behavior that unfairly targets a group or individual due to one or more of the following actual or perceived traits: (1) gender or gender identity; (2) race or ethnicity; (3) disability; (4) religion; (5) sexual orientation; (6) nationality; or (7) age. Some acts of intolerance may meet the definition of a hate crime.
To report acts of intolerance: http://www.sandiego.edu/safety/reporting/hatecrimes/response.php
Women’s Center
The Women’s Center provides educational and leadership resources on gender-related issues for women and men in the USD community regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression.
Contact:
Erin Lovette-Colyer
womenscenter@sandiego.edu
619-260-2396
USD Closet Project
The USD Closet Project is a message board where students can anonymously post questions and dialogue about sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression in the USD community. It is moderated by USD students.
LGBTQ Action Group
Sponsored by the Center for Educational Excellence, the LGBTQ Action Group meets regularly to discuss the relationship of USD’s Mission and Values to inclusion of the LGBTQ and ally community on campus.Contact:
Dr. Sandra Sgoutas-Emch
emch@sandiego.edu
619-260-7402
PRIDE Law
USD PRIDE Law works in the Law School to promote diversity in the legal field, and create an accepting environment for LGBT law students.
LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Association
Sponsored by the Center for Inclusion and Diversity, the LGBTQ Employee Group meets periodically for networking. Membership is confidential.
Contact:
Dr. Lori Watson
pwatson@sandiego.edu
619-260-4091
Women’s and Gender Studies Program
Women's and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary academic minor that studies culturally acquired sexual identities. Some courses focus on LGBTQ issues and the study of sexualities.
Contact:
Dr. Lori Watson
pwatson@sandiego.edu
619-260-4091
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