1. Creating a Safe Space: Armstrong LGBTQ Initiative Dr. Ella Howard, Assistant Professor of History Katherine Alt, Liberal Studies, Class of 2012

2. Inspiration for Safe Space Strategic Plan Values: We value and respect diversity. Strategic Plan Goal 1: Armstrong will foster student success. Armstrong GSA at Savannah Pride 2010

3. Accomplishments 2011-2012 Film Series Safe Space Curriculum – Pre-Workshop Information – PowerPoint Presentation – Facilitator’s Manual – Resource Guide – Curriculum Assessment

4. Accomplishments 2011-2012 Logo and Website DevelopmentWebsite

5. Primary Partnerships Student Affairs – Leadership team, Counseling Services Academic Affairs – Faculty advisory board – Faculty on film panels – Lane Library LGBTQ Subject Guide Advancement – Marketing and Website Development Business and Finance – University Police President’s Office

6. Next Steps Next steps for this grant: Finalize and deliver to Student Affairs Pre-Workshop Information, Curriculum, Resource Guide, Website, and Curriculum Assessment Deliver proposed timetable Suggested next steps for Student Affairs: Continue LGBTQ cultural programming through Multicultural Affairs Market Safe Space to Armstrong community Launch Safe Space workshops – Facilitator: John Mitchell, Counseling Services – Inverted classroom model Preview of Curriculum

7. Issues on Campus Residence on campus / roommates Records Financial aid Facilities (restrooms and locker rooms) Retention (inclusivity)

8. Role Play: Supporting Listen Clarify Know your limits Refer

9. Supporting LGBTQ students Dr. Evans is a well-liked faculty member on campus; she often builds strong relationships with her students. One day, during Dr. Evans’ office hours, a student, Alex, visits. He comes to tell Dr. Evans goodbye because he has withdrawn from his classes. When Dr. Evans asks why, Alex tells her that he came out to his parents over the weekend and now they are refusing to pay for his tuition and residence. Alex plans on leaving school and getting a job in the area since his parents also refuse to let him move back home.