What Schools Can Do for the LGBTQ+ Community:

by Jalini Balasubramaniam

Mandating inclusivity training for all students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
Providing resources for students and faculty including outreach, advocacy, counseling, and networking.
Having a helpline/aid services to report cases of misconduct anonymously or for supportive purposes.
Promoting LGBTQ+ friendly greek life.
Using gender-inclusive language in all communications and signage.
Increasing available housing, restrooms, health services, resources, and locker rooms.
Holding LGBTQ+ friendly homecoming and prom events.
Motivating students to express themselves and enforce any dress code related regulations equally regardless of gender.
Sponsoring more student organizations that support the LGBTQ+ community.
Providing gender and sexuality inclusive sexual health services and education.
Offering LGBTQ+ issue focused courses regardless of major.
Holding awareness weeks/months.