Next Ally Training Date:
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Friday, October 23, 2009
McDermott Suite
Ally Training
You can become an Ally by attending our next Ally Training. This training is consistent with SAFE ZONE’s goals of establishing a university-wide network of visible allies who are supportive, inclusive, and accepting of all people. It provides a venue for LGBTQ people, Allies and participants to express concerns, ask questions, and learn about issues affecting the LGBTQ campus and surrounding community. Sessions may include 411 on Sexual Orientation, Transgender 101, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Ally in Action, experiential exercises, such as role plays and a walk of privilege, and a panel discussion.
After completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate, SAFE ZONE logo, resources, and will be equipped with the tools necessary to:
- Respond appropriately
- Know resources and/or where to find them
- Show support and safeguard the rights of LGBTQ people
- Examine his/her own attitudes, behaviors, and values, and to challenge others to do the same
- Appreciate and value the contributions of LGBTQ people
Remember that by displaying the SAFE ZONE logo, you will be contributing to the creation of a campus-wide inclusive environment, including classroom, administrative, and academic areas.
Expectations of an Ally:
Recognize, understand, honor and respect differences between us
- Make friends with people who are different from you
- Know the resources, history and culture about and for the LGBTQ community
- Educate others
- Risk discomfort
- Challenge and interrupt oppression
- Banish assumptions
- Advocate for the equality of all people and treat people equally
- Listen openly and provide a safe place for people to express themselves
- Be a friend to someone who needs your help
- Have a vision of a healthy, diverse and open-minded campus community
- Take a stand against discrimination and prejudice
- Assume that LGBTQ people are indispensable in our society
Updated: September 27, 2009
