The Commission works for social justice for students, faculty, staff and administration who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and our allies (LGBTQA) particularly on issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression when we educate campus and community, advocate for equality and enhance visibility.
The LGBTQA Commission continues to support the campus and area communities via advocacy, education, and resources. We cooperatively maintain a permanent high-visibility campus resource center with a full time staff that serves as a home of our initiatives. We partner with other organizations and institutions on and off campus to educate, advocate, support and provide social opportunities.
The LGBTQA Commission meets at least three times each academic semester to report on the work of the committees. Committees meet more regularly and are supervised by the chairs below. If you are interested in working with a committee, please contact the appropriate chair.
2020/21 | |
Chair | Mark Usry |
Vice-Chair | Gretchen Osterman |
Secretary | Asa Kelley |
Treasurer | Beth Brennan |
2020/21 | |
Visibility Committee Chair | Craig Young |
Advocacy Committee Chair | Damien Marken |
Recruitment and Fundraising Committee Chair | Gretchen Osterman |
Scholarship Committee Chair | Jessy Defenderfer |
2020 Conference Committee Chair | Damien Marken |
2020 Conference Committee Vice-Chair | Julie Petry |
Nomination Committee Chair | Asa Kelley |
Coordinator of Sexual & Gender Diversity | Carolyn Taggart |
Equality Alliance Advisors | Carolyn Taggart Albra Wheeler Craig Young |
President's Commission on Diversity and Inclusion Representatives | Asa Kelley Carolyn Taggart |
PASSHE LGBTQIA Consortium Representatives | Asa Kelley Carolyn Taggart Vacant Student Position Vacant Student Position |
The LGBTQA Commission Bylaws were originally adopted October 6, 2010, revised February 25, 2011 and April 13, 2012. Current revision approved May 8, 2020.
The Strategic Plan was originally adopted at the February 25, 2011 meeting. Current revision approved November 16, 2020.
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