“Between homelessness and other challenges, these scholarships “We know that LGBTQ+ folks are disproportionately disadvantaged when it comes to college,” John-Fulton and his husband, Stephen, are proud to support. The USF Alumni Association also supports a scholarship for LGBTQ+ students, which St. John-Fulton and Robert Wallace agree that USF’s support of theĪlumni society reflects a continued commitment to diversity and student success. USF’s LGBTQ+ Alumni Society is an active extension of the university’s community outreach.Ĭo-chairs Todd St. Is set for June 25 and marks the 20th year of St. Pete Pride Parade by purchasing a block of tickets and participating in the parade. For Pride Month, OMA oversees USF’s annual participation
In October, which is LGBTQ+ History Month, the OMA and Tampa campus and community partners host a series of events to celebrateĪnd educate the campus community about social justice and civil rights issues related OMA also partners with the broader community, carrying a message of support and inclusion. OMA’s programming includes the Stonewall Suites residential Living Learning Community and the Safe Zone Training Program, a four-part workshop available to all USF students, faculty and staff.
Those representing USF’s diverse LGBTQ+ community. The event, Pride Awards are given to recognize allies for their support of the community.Īlso hosting the event and working closely with CISOGI, the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) houses more than 50 cultural or identity-based student organizations including This year’sĬeremony, held April 13, recognized 117 graduates, the largest number to date. USF’s first Lavender Ceremony was in 2019 with 50 student participants. Transgender, queer and ally students and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions Lavender graduation ceremonies are held on numerous campuses throughout the U.S. In how change happens at an organizational level, I encourage them to get involved.”ĬISOGI is also proud to be one of the sponsors of USF’s Lavender Ceremony, an annual event celebrating LGBTQ+ student graduates. To make sure that all LGBTQ+ people feel welcome and included. “It indicates the importance of the LGBTQ+ community within USF and a desire To the president signals a commitment and willingness,” said CISOGI chair Michael “There is much work to be done and having a committee at USF that reports directly Participating in the region’s Pride and cultural events and by connecting with organizations Michael Rogers, chair of the Committee on Issues of Sexual Orientation and GenderĬISOGI also promotes USF’s inclusive environment to the broader community, often by The university policy that would allow students to use their chosen name on ID cards
Among their efforts this year was the work to expand the inclusiveness of The committee, whose members are appointed by the president,Īlso advocates for meaningful policy change, resource allocation and training to maintainĪ thriving and diverse community of LGBTQ+ students, staff, faculty, alumni and community The goal of the committee is to support LGBTQ+ individuals and communitiesĪt USF by acknowledging achievements, raising visibility, sharing information andĮnhancing connections. Provide resources and work to serve and support these communities.Īdvising the USF president on issues that affect the LBGTQ+ community is the Committee on Issues of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (CISOGI). Month and throughout the year with an active network of organizations that host events, The University of South Florida is proud to support its LBGTQ+ community during Pride