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Kristen Mark, PhD, MPH Faculty Co-Chair Brandy Reeves, MPH, MSEd, CHES Staff Co-Chair Chase Frazier Student Co-Chair First Thursday Thursday, September 4, 2014

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Page 1: Kristen Mark, PhD, MPH Faculty Co-Chair Brandy Reeves, MPH, MSEd, CHES Staff Co-Chair Chase Frazier Student Co-Chair First Thursday Thursday, September

Kristen Mark, PhD, MPHFaculty Co-Chair

Brandy Reeves, MPH, MSEd, CHESStaff Co-Chair

Chase FrazierStudent Co-Chair

First ThursdayThursday, September 4, 2014

Page 2: Kristen Mark, PhD, MPH Faculty Co-Chair Brandy Reeves, MPH, MSEd, CHES Staff Co-Chair Chase Frazier Student Co-Chair First Thursday Thursday, September

Who are we?

We aim to support LGBTQ* students, staff, and faculty on the UK campus.

We make ongoing assessments of attitudes and conditions regarding LGBTQ* persons and issues.

Page 3: Kristen Mark, PhD, MPH Faculty Co-Chair Brandy Reeves, MPH, MSEd, CHES Staff Co-Chair Chase Frazier Student Co-Chair First Thursday Thursday, September

Why are we necessary?

LGBTQ* students, faculty, and staff…

The needs on our campus are so great that we are shifting from a task force to becoming an advisory group.

Page 4: Kristen Mark, PhD, MPH Faculty Co-Chair Brandy Reeves, MPH, MSEd, CHES Staff Co-Chair Chase Frazier Student Co-Chair First Thursday Thursday, September

What is our mission?

The LGBTQ* Advisory Committee makes recommendations and seeks implementation of educational programs and policies for the university. The Committee provides resources through advocacy and programming related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression for all students, faculty, and staff at the University of Kentucky to create an inclusive and equitable university-wide environment.

Page 5: Kristen Mark, PhD, MPH Faculty Co-Chair Brandy Reeves, MPH, MSEd, CHES Staff Co-Chair Chase Frazier Student Co-Chair First Thursday Thursday, September

What is our vision?

The LGBTQ* Advisory Committee envisions an inclusive and equitable campus community free of discrimination where all forms of diversity are respected and recognized as integral to the UK experience.

Page 6: Kristen Mark, PhD, MPH Faculty Co-Chair Brandy Reeves, MPH, MSEd, CHES Staff Co-Chair Chase Frazier Student Co-Chair First Thursday Thursday, September

What are our priority goals?

Encourage bias reporting

Increase number of gender neutral bathrooms on

campus

Change non-discrimination policy to include gender identity and gender expression

Improve curriculum across campus to be

inclusive of sexual diversity Provide support and

resources for students, staff, and

faculty