LGBTQ

Summer 2013 Ally Training

Friday, June 28, 2013, 12:00 P.M.

Once per semester, the Women's Center and the LEEP committee hosts a SAFE ZONE Ally Training. The training for the summer semester will be held on Friday, June 28, 2013, at 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M, in the Galaxy Rooms (SU 2.602). Lunch will be provided.

Please register for the event on or before Friday, June 21, 2013. To do so, please email Narcely Ruiz.

For more information on the event, please click the flyer on the left to see a larger version.








Education, Engagement & Programming

The LEEP (LGBTQ Education, Engagement & Programming) Initiative exists to advance the mission of UT Dallas by nurturing a safe and inclusive environment that values and celebrates the sexual orientation and gender identity/expression of students, staff and faculty. The mission is accomplished through programming, educational workshops/training, and activities that promote the exchange of ideas and greater understanding of LGBTQ issues, promote workplace equity and facilitate educational growth in a climate of mutual respect. LEEP supports LGBTQ students, staff and faculty by:

  • Celebrating and observing nationally recognized days related to the LGBTQ movement
  • Advocating for friendly and inclusive policies for the purpose of attracting and retaining talented students, staff and faculty at UT Dallas
  • Training SAFE ZONE Allies

For a list of ideas on how to get involved and support the LGBTQ community, please click one of the links below.
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SAFE ZONE

SAFE ZONE is a national concept in which safe spaces are identified and marked with a symbol unique to each campus. By displaying the SAFE ZONE logo on a department door, office or desk, Allies show that they value a diverse campus community, are willing to foster a safe place for others, and are committed to offer support, resources, and guidance.

You can become a SAFE ZONE Ally by attending Ally Training. Ally Training 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. 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