MINUTES from Chancellor S Task Force on LGBT for February 9, 2012

MINUTES from Chancellor’s Task Force on LGBT for February 9, 2012

Present: Jeff Angileri, Cindy Anderton, Liz Woolever, Terry Tumbarello, Krista Kim, Dan Colleran, Ken Kohberger, Ruth Stradinger, Amy Edmonds, Kyle Naff, Chris Hollar, Kim Simes, Han Ngo, Robin Fox, Gwen Hering, Ashley Struck, KJ Freudigmann, Brenda (Robin’s research student) Unable to Attend: Sarah Duesterbeck, Officer Mike Sacco, Karen Fisher, Dan Schultz (WSG), Cindy Estrup, Leah Thyne, Elena Levy-Navarro, Mary Beth Mackin, Crista Lebens, Brent Bilodeau,

No changes to the January 19th Meeting Minutes

Kim Simes sought council regarding the Director of the Children’s Center and a faculty member’s assignment. The assignment requested students to interview a 3 year old and a 7 year old regarding the questions in the interview relating to gender norms and identity. Our concern was that the faculty who assigned the project may not have good grounding in gender identity. The committee felt that becoming a “policing” taskforce was not in our best interest. We would share resources and recommend the Director and faculty connects to discuss this issue with each other.

This brought up an underlying/larger issue regarding faculty’s lack of knowledge surrounding gender topics. Faculty is not in a position to be giving an assignment like this and/or is perpetuating the stereotypes unintentionally or intentionally.

Terry Tumbarello reported on gender neutral housing. The official “okay” was not received prior to housing application information going out to current students. There will not be a gender neutral housing option for Fall 2012 but are hopeful for Fall 2013.

The website “Campus PRIDE” to rate how the UW-W campus fairs in relation to LGBT* friendliness has been tabled until the new LGBT* Coordinator is in place.

The Inclusivity Poster is up on the north facing side of the University Center. The First Year Experience office will assist for paying for the banner with the request that it be up for all the PlanIT Purples during the summer.

TEAM Trans* reported the following developments  If individuals would like to see Awareness through Performance first hand UW-La Crosse is hosting an encore performance on Monday, March 5th. Chris will be driving leaving at 2:30pm on that day. To view some performances please check the link http://www.uwlax.edu/campusclimate/atp/index.htm  CLD graphic artists are creating the Social Norming Poster Campaign  CSD is completing their listing of all accessible bathrooms on campus once that information is joined with the LGBT* information updating of signs will begin to take place. There are new signs for White Hall.  Gender Pronoun’s and Transgender Umbrella has been handed off to Dr. Bilodeau for a final review of that information. Felt our committee does not have adequate knowledge to comment appropriately on these documents.  The PPRC is working on the “Are you on the Spectrum” program which will use the Gender Bread concept. The program will take place on Monday, February 27th at 5:15pm in UC 275  IN PROCESS (there was a request to move these to the top of the next TEAM Trans meeting) o Trans Inclusive Health Care on campus/Trans Care Package o NCAA Guidelines . Amy Edmonds, Whitney Henley and Dan Reed are working to bring the “Step up Program” to campus looking at when horseplay turns into hazing. Will start with the student athletes then move to Greeks, student organizations and others. . Amy facilitated a conversation with the Student Athletic Advisory Council regarding transgender individuals playing sports. Students not understand why pulling Transgender away from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual group. In response to being team mates they will cross that bring when it happens.  Next Meeting: February 16th at 9am in UC 260

LGBT* Difficult Dialogues for Staff Cindy Anderton reported that they have 9 individuals participating in the program. They are in need of students for their student conversation on 2/23 and eager for TEAM Trans to pull together some transgender health information to share with their group.

Safe Zone training Han & Chris will be facilitating Tuesday, February 28th at 10am in UC 260 there are 4 people signed up for the training at this time. We have one student who is able to join us, more student voices are welcome.

We NEED facilitators for the Safe Zone Training on Wednesday, March 21st training at noon in UC 260, please check your calendars and see if this will work into your schedules.

“LGBT* Education and Service Coordinator” is still in review with the titling committee. There have been a few speed bumps that have slowed this process down, but is not derailed it.

The PPRC is looking for UW-W Alumni that are part of the family to “highlight” in their next exposed series (March). If you have some names that the Leadership Assistants can follow up with them they would greatly appreciate your help.

The Affholder Scholarship is due by 2.15.2012 (3.0 GPA) please encourage students to complete the application to be eligible for this scholarship. It has also been opened to graduate students.

Chris Hollar shared some concerns brought forth by Cindy Anderton regarding the feeling of divisiveness between the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual community in response to a surge in transgender awareness. The consensus was that this situation is happening on a national scale and it will get bumpy as new ground is broken.

LGBT*Breaking Barriers support group is designed to support individuals addressing issues related to gender identity or sexual orientation. Jenn Sluga and Laura Johnson will be facilitating the Breaking Barriers group beginning on Thursday, March 1. The groups will occur on Thursdays from 4:00-5:15pm. The location of the group will be disclosed by the facilitators once pre-screening (via phone) has been completed. Individuals interested in participating in this group are encouraged to call Winther Counseling Lab: 262-472-2842.

IMPORTANT DATES: TEAM Trans*: February 16th Thursday, at 9am in UC 260 Lunch & Crunch: February 22nd Wednesday, at 12 noon in UC 260 Are you on the Spectrum: February 27th Monday, at 5:15pm in UC 275 Drag Show: March 1st Thursday, at 7:30pm (not concrete time) in the Young Auditorium – you can pick up your tickets NOW! Dialogue on the Human Perspective: March 2nd Friday, at 1:15pm in UC 275 Civil Rights Remembered: March 7th Wednesday, at 1:20p downtown (Center/Whitewater Street) program at 2pm in Hamilton Room LGBT* Panel: March 13th Tuesday, at 7pm in UC 275B LGBT* Taskforce Meeting: March 15 in UC 261 at 9am

Holding Tank  Rainbow Celebration of Excellence April 26th at 4:30pm with a formal program at 5pm o Working on nomination form/rubric  Home Away from Home intentionally recruiting LGBT* students to UW-W Admissions very enthused about this possibility. Looking to launch in Spring 2013 once LGBT* Coordinator is in place.  Online Hate Crime/Incident Reporting (all inclusive bias/hate reporting)