For Parents.

Parents may feel anxious about how their gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and allied students will fare in a college environment. GIESORC is here to help. We provide a variety of services to encourage learning, to help ensure the safety of your student, and to assist in establishing a social network.   Parents may also find support from Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) (www.pflag.org).

Learning.

The Center's library is full of books, DVDs, videos, and magazines. We also have pamphlets and handouts to supply even more information.

In April, GIESORC hosts Lavender Graduation. LGBTQA graduates are invited to celebrate their academic achievements with their friends and families.

Safety.

Through the Safe Zone program, GIESORC trains staff, faculty, graduate assistants, and residence life staff in order to help them support LGBTQ students.

We have a close partnership with the WSU Police Department, and have worked with them to ensure that they are sensitive to LGBTQ issues.

WSU’s non-discrimination policy includes gender identity/expression and sexual orientation.  The Center for Human Rights investigates acts of discrimination, harassment, hate, and bias that violate this policy. Such acts can be reported here.

Socializing.

The Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender committee of the Associated Students, an informal social group, meets in the CUB Junior Ballroom on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. Visit their Web site for more information.

Concerns? Questions?

Please contact us if you have any concerns about your student’s experience at WSU, or questions about any of the programs listed here. Or drop by the Center if you’re in town.