| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.49 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth Swiman |
| Submission Date | March 15, 2023 |
Florida State University
IN-4: Campus Pride Index
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.50 |
Elizabeth
Swiman Director of Campus Sustainability Facilities |
Which of the following best describes the institution’s LGBTQ+ friendly recognition level?:
Documentation affirming the institution’s LGBTQ+ friendly recognition:
Website URL where documentation affirming the LGBTQ+ recognition is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
FSU's LGBTQ -inclusive policies, programs, and practices include:
The development of the President’s Council on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion fully embraces the mission of enhancing diversity and inclusiveness throughout the entire campus community. The Council works to ensure that FSU creates and maintains a diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus for all members of the Florida State University community. The Council's primary charge is to advance initiatives in support of the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan, approved by the Board of Trustees in October 2017, as well as the approved recommendations produced by the 2020-2021 President's Taskforce on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion.
The Queer & Trans Employee Network (QTEN) is an affinity group for all LGBTQ+ employees at FSU. QTEN promotes an inclusive and affirming campus climate for all employees and students, remaining specifically aware of the experiences of employees who identify as queer or trans, while recognizing and honoring their multiple and layered identities. The network serves as a resource for members, promotes positive relationships among members of the network and community, and increases visibility for the LGBTQ+ community on campus while respecting members' rights to privacy.
FSU’s Allies & Safe Zone program offers nine workshops regularly throughout the school year for students, faculty and staff. The trainings are presented as intensive three-hour, in-house sessions focused on ally-ship and contemporary issues related to the LGBTQ community.
Established in 1969, the Pride Student Union is Florida State University’s largest and most prominent LGBTQ+ student-run organization. It is one of the six Executive Agencies of the Student Government Association. The Union’s mission is to advocate for, empower, and provide community spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in Tallahassee .
FSU also provides resources on personal gender pronoun options , all gender restrooms around campus , transgender etiquette , and campus housing options specifically for LGBTQ+ students .
FSU's LGBTQ -inclusive policies, programs, and practices include:
The development of the President’s Council on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion fully embraces the mission of enhancing diversity and inclusiveness throughout the entire campus community. The Council works to ensure that FSU creates and maintains a diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus for all members of the Florida State University community. The Council's primary charge is to advance initiatives in support of the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan, approved by the Board of Trustees in October 2017, as well as the approved recommendations produced by the 2020-2021 President's Taskforce on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion.
The Queer & Trans Employee Network (QTEN) is an affinity group for all LGBTQ+ employees at FSU. QTEN promotes an inclusive and affirming campus climate for all employees and students, remaining specifically aware of the experiences of employees who identify as queer or trans, while recognizing and honoring their multiple and layered identities. The network serves as a resource for members, promotes positive relationships among members of the network and community, and increases visibility for the LGBTQ+ community on campus while respecting members' rights to privacy.
FSU’s Allies & Safe Zone program offers nine workshops regularly throughout the school year for students, faculty and staff. The trainings are presented as intensive three-hour, in-house sessions focused on ally-ship and contemporary issues related to the LGBTQ community.
Established in 1969, the Pride Student Union is Florida State University’s largest and most prominent LGBTQ+ student-run organization. It is one of the six Executive Agencies of the Student Government Association. The Union’s mission is to advocate for, empower, and provide community spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in Tallahassee .
FSU also provides resources on personal gender pronoun options , all gender restrooms around campus , transgender etiquette , and campus housing options specifically for LGBTQ+ students .
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