GLBTA Pride Center Mission

Support - Advocacy - Programming - Education

Mission: The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allies (GLBTA) Pride Center at Bridgewater State College has a dual mission: to support the learning and development of GLBTA students and their cohorts, and to foster a campus climate of inclusion and equality.

 We strive to meet our mission through achieving the following goals:

•  Support the learning and development of GLBTA students and their cohorts by providing
  • Independent and collaborative programming with college departments, the regional community, and area colleges and universities on GLBTA topics of interest
  • GLBT specific and inclusive services, programs, and events
  • Current and accurate GLBT resources, information, and referrals
  • Confidential support and developmental counseling for students with GLBT identity and related concerns
  • Advocacy and support for GLBT issues, history, and contributions into the curriculum and pedagogy at BSC
     
• Foster a campus climate of inclusion and equality through
  • The development and implementation of a strong campus Safe Zone program
  • Outreach to other underrepresented groups 
  • Educational and professional development programs for faculty and staff that address GLBT student development and needs 
  • In partnership with Affirmative Action and Campus Police, provide advocacy and support to GLBTA students, faculty, and staff who experience harassment, discrimination, or bias incidents or crimes
  • Advocating for campus services, policies, and procedures that reflect BSC’s commitment to full inclusion and equality of GLBT students and employees

Last Modified: January 25, 2008