Presentation Title
Transgender and gender queer affirmative training for a college community
Location
Julka Hall 294
Presentation Type
Symposium
Start Date
4-11-2014 5:00 PM
End Date
4-11-2014 5:50 PM
Abstract
Universities have utilized educational forums to instruct and inform students, faculty and staff members about the importance of making the campus climate accepting of the LGBT community. In recent years, campuses have also focused on educational programs for transgender advocates. Transgender issues have moved to the forefront of society’s attention, as transgender issues have become better known (Hendricks & Testa, 2012). Obtaining cultural competence and stretching the societal view of standard gender norms has been a focus of many of these programs (Hendricks & Testa, 2012). Unfortunately, there is minimal research conducted on the effectiveness of such programming (Green & Hill, 2004).
The LGBT program, SAFEZONE, was first established at Ball State University by members of an on-campus LGBT organization. In 2012, a program was established to provide additional focus regarding transgender and gender queer individuals. The purpose of this presentation is to share the results of a study assessing attitudinal change amongst individuals participating in the TRANS* SAFEZONE program at Ball State University. These results will guide the future of this program by demonstrating the impact of this program on participants regarding their knowledge, skills, and awareness of trans* and gender queer issues as well as how to be an ally and advocate for this community.
Transgender and gender queer affirmative training for a college community
Julka Hall 294
Universities have utilized educational forums to instruct and inform students, faculty and staff members about the importance of making the campus climate accepting of the LGBT community. In recent years, campuses have also focused on educational programs for transgender advocates. Transgender issues have moved to the forefront of society’s attention, as transgender issues have become better known (Hendricks & Testa, 2012). Obtaining cultural competence and stretching the societal view of standard gender norms has been a focus of many of these programs (Hendricks & Testa, 2012). Unfortunately, there is minimal research conducted on the effectiveness of such programming (Green & Hill, 2004).
The LGBT program, SAFEZONE, was first established at Ball State University by members of an on-campus LGBT organization. In 2012, a program was established to provide additional focus regarding transgender and gender queer individuals. The purpose of this presentation is to share the results of a study assessing attitudinal change amongst individuals participating in the TRANS* SAFEZONE program at Ball State University. These results will guide the future of this program by demonstrating the impact of this program on participants regarding their knowledge, skills, and awareness of trans* and gender queer issues as well as how to be an ally and advocate for this community.
