Resource Guide and Program Listings for
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) People and Friends
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill does not
and will not tolerate harassment and discrimination against Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
and Transgender students, faculty and staff.
The University of North Carolina prides itself on being a non-discriminatory educational institution.The Office of the Dean of Students wants you to know that we are here to support you, regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion and ability. We have put together this guide to let you know that we are aware of diversity issues, and would like to inform you on what the university and surrounding communities have to offer. We want to make sure your experience here is worthwhile, safe, fun and memorable.
Safe Zone
We offer outreach programs on issues of sexual assault, sexual harassment, racial
harassment, and other diversity issues. We also offer Safe Zone Training to
faculty, staff and students. The purpose of the Safe Zone is to create a network
of allies for LGBT students, faculty and staff, and by doing so, make the University
community a safer and more supportive place. A list of current Safe Zone allies
is available at http://studentaffairs.unc.edu/who_we_are/dos/programs/safezone/safezoneallies.html.
Our office offers you a safe place, people to talk to, and information on resources.
Please…come on in!
From The Equal Opportunity Office: AFFIRMATION
OF THE UNIVERSITY'S POLICY ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY)
The University has adopted an internal policy on non-discrimination on the basis
of sexual orientation. Thatpolicy provides that educational and employmentdecisions
should be based on individuals' abilities and qualifications and should not
be based on irrelevantfactors or personal characteristics that have noconnection
with academic abilities or job preference. Among the traditional factors which
are generally "irrelevant" are race, sex, religion, and national origin.It
is the policy of The University of North Carolina atChapel Hill that individuals'
sexual orientation betreated in the same manner. Such a policy ensuresthat only
relevant factors are considered and thatequitable and consistent standards of
conduct and performance are applied. This policy prohibiting discrimination
on the basis of sexual orientation doesnot apply to the University's relationship
with outside organizations, including the federal government, the military,
ROTC, and private employers.
If you experience harassment based on sexual orientation, you may report it through the Office of the Dean of Students or with the Office of the Student Attorney General (966-4084). The Instrument of Student Judicial Governance states in: II.D.1.p. "Conduct that is directed towards a particular person or persons and discriminates on the basis of religion, creed, sexual preference, age, national origin, or disability in (a) University Employment, including the conditions, working environment and privileges of such employment, (b) opportunity for participation in any University benefit, service, or offering, or (c) participation in University sponsored extracurricular activities" may result in expulsion or suspension, or lesser sanctions.
Resources
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The Office of the Dean of Students
http://www.unc.edu/depts/dos
- Safe Zone: A program that provides training to Allies of the LGBT community on how they can provide safe space to members of the LGBT Community.
http://studentaffairs.unc.edu/who_we_are/dos/programs/
safezone/
- LGBT Resource Guide: The University of North Carolina prides itself on being a non-discriminatory educational institution.The Office of the Dean of Students wants you to know that we are here to support you, regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion and ability.We have put together this guide to let you know that we are aware of diversity issues, and would like to inform you on what the university and surrounding communities have to offer. We want to make sure your experience here is worthwhile, safe, fun and memorable.
http://studentaffairs.unc.edu/who_we_are/dos/publications/
lgbt_resource_guide.html
- Sexual Orientation Policy: Along with the other policies on sexual and racial harassment, DOS serves as the intake point for grievances filed against faculty or staff by students due to harassment based on sexual orientation.
- Mediation and (re)Conciliation: Services provided by trained members of the Mediation Center to assist parties in discussing their issues in a controlled and private forum to resolve conflicts or facilitate improved relationships.
Counseling & Psychological Service
http://www.unc.edu/depts/unc_caps
- Individual Counseling/Consultation: CAPS provides LGBT students an opportunity to discuss personal concerns within a private and confidential relationship with a licensed mental health professional. No issue is too small or too large for discussion.
- Group Counseling/Workshops: CAPS provides group counseling and workshops for LGBT students who experience issues related to the LGBT experience. These groups and workshops are arranged on a request basis and must have a minimum of seven students in the group.
- Couples Counseling: CAPS provides LGBT student couples counseling which addresses their relationship concerns.
Student Health Service: The Center for Healthy Student Behaviors
http://studenthealth.unc.edu/chsb
- "Coming Out" Support:
http://www.shs.unc.edu/chsb/human_sexuality/
services.html#comingout
- Rap Group: An informal support group where students can share personal experiences, hang out, and receive support in the "coming out" process.
- Individual Appointments: Free, confidential appointments which offer referral and resource support.
- HIV Counseling & Testing: Free, confidential, protected testing options are available.
http://www.shs.unc.edu/chsb/human_sexuality/
services.html#hiv
- Sexual Health Counseling in the CHECS Clinic: Carolina Health Education Counselors for Sexuality (CHECS) are trained to discuss any sexual health topic desired including safer sex, how to communicate with partners, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, sexual decision-making, sexual assault, and contraceptive options.
http://www.shs.unc.edu/chsb/human_sexuality/
services.html#sex
- Schedule an Outreach Programs for your Campus Group: LGBT 101: Expand your knowledge of LGBT issues and how they affect all of us. What is homophobia? What are the issues that face LGBT students? Learn how can you be an alley and what resources are available on campus. This program can be tailored to the specific needs of the requesting group. Issues of coming out, same sex violence, and/or assault can be included.
http://www.shs.unc.edu/chsb/human_sexuality/
services.html#outreach
- LGBT Information and Links in the SHS Virtual Health Library
http://www.shs.unc.edu/library/lgbt.htmlCampus Police: Emergency Assistance: 962-6565
UNC Student Organizations
- Carolina Alternative Meetings of Professional and Graduate Students (CAMP):
http://www.unc.edu/student/orgs/campsite
Camp exists to support GLBT students in all graduate and professional degree programs as well as to provide a social forum for students who are part of this community.
- To Subscribe: Send a message to: camp-mail-request@listserv.unc.edu
In the body of the message type: subscribe- Address: Student Union, Suite A room 215-F
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Straight Alliance of UNC (GLBTSA):
http://www.unc.edu/glbtsa/
The GLBT-Straight Alliance is committed to promoting Better Relations between the GLBT and Heterosexual Communities; education within these Communities; and Political Activism to END Discrimination and Secure Equal Civil Rights for all Citizens. The GLBTSA provides Opportunities for dialogue about Sexual Orientation and acts to create a society that is Healthy and Respectful of Human Dignity.
- Queer Network For Change (QNC):
http://www.unc.edu/~bglad (also has listserv accessible through website)
QNC is an officially recognized student organization of the UNC at Chapel Hill, open to anyone. We provide support to LGBT and questioning individuals in the coming out process; we educate ourselves and the greater community in LGBT issues and topics; we are an advocacy, a political, a social, and a cultural group; we create a unified LGBT and allied power on campus.
- Contact: bglad@email.unc.edu (919) 962-4401
- Address: Carolina Union Box 39, CB #5210, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
- Lambda Law Students Association:
http://www.unc.edu/student/orgs/lambda
The Lambda Law Students Association is a support and advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students and allies at the University of North Carolina School of Law. Lambda sponsors projects and activities that express the LGBT perspective and address the intersection of law and sexual identity. We host speakers, panels, social activities and other events. In addition, we strive to work with other student organizations on issues of common interest. Lambda provides legal services for the greater LGBT community. We offer power of attorney clinics a number of times a year, and we are looking into setting up an AIDS clinic that would provide legal services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Allies Medical School Association:
This organization is being created as a means of providing support to students enrolled in the UNC School of Medicine who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered. It is also our goal to serve as a source of information for students and faculty who are interested in learning more about these specific communities and the unique health challenges that they face.
- Contact: scott_lee@med.unc.edu
- Listserv: Complete short form at http://listserv.unc.edu/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=glbtmed
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered (GLBT) Caucus:
http://ssw.unc.edu/sowoso/sowoso.html
The caucus is part of the general social work student organization (SoWoSO) of UNC-CH School of Social Work. The caucus is comprised of students at the UNC-CH School of Social Work. Although membership is only open to social work students, the caucus seeks to cooperate and collaborate with other campus and local organizations on issues pertinent to the LGBT community.
- Phone: (919) 933-3255 (home) (919) 962-1225 (school)
- Email:
School of Social Work: contact twike@email.unc.edu
School of Public Health: contact zke1@mindspring.com
- Listserv: Open only to those in the caucus
- Courage - UNC Alumni Community:
http://www.couragenc.org
Courage exists to serve the LGBT alumni community at the UNC-CH. The organization was founded with the purpose of achieving four central goals:
- to provide opportunities for recent LGBT graduates of UNC-CH to network with others in their chosen fields of work
- to provide social opportunities for LGBT graduates to mingle and interact with others
- to strive to make the UNC-CH campus a more accepting, relaxed and safer place for students of all sexual preferences
- to encourage others to become role models for current UNC-CH LGBT students
- Diversions (LGBT students of color): contact mharvey@email.unc.edu
- Carolina LGBT Film Society: www.geocities.com/uncglbt/
This is an electronic weekly calendar of events in and around UNC's campus. This listserv is for information about local LGBT-related event only and sends out one message at the beginning of each week. To subscribe, send a message to local-events-request@listserv.unc.edu. In the message area, type subscribe.
Religious & Spiritual Resources
For more information on LGBT Resources contact Melinda Manning in the Dean of Students Office