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Cultivating Inclusivity
LGBTQ+ Virtual Resource Center

Cultivating Inclusivity
LGBTQ+ Virtual Resource Center

LGBTQ+ Virtual Resource Center


NWACC's LGBTQ+ Virtual Resource Center serves all faculty, staff and students by cultivating an environment that is safe, affirming, open and inclusive for all people of all gender identities and sexualities. 

This virtual center provides educational opportunities and resources for anyone interested in learning about LGBTQ+ people, issues and concerns. The virtual center works with groups across campus to increase awareness and affirmation of LGBTQ+ people and reduce discrimination and harassment based on gender identity and expression or sexual orientation.

Opportunities include ally workshops, inclusion training, student and employee groups, panels, books, documentaries, speakers and programs on current issues in our community. The virtual center also provides resources for anyone at NWACC who experiences discrimination or who needs support as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Questions? Email pride@nwacc.edu. 


NWACC's LGBTQ+ Virtual Resource Center provides:

  • A confidential forum for LGBTQ+ faculty, staff and students to discuss the campus climate
  • Leadership on LGBTQ+ issues
  • Referrals to appropriate campus and community support services 
  • Collaboration with faculty, staff and students to celebrate the LGBTQ+ campus community
  • Sponsored events associated with LGBTQ+ issues
  • Programs, workshops and activities to raise campus awareness about LGBTQ+ concerns 
  • Programs, workshops and activities related to LGBTQ+ identity, culture and history

 

Confidential Forum & Advocates

The LGBTQ+ Virtual Resource Center offers a confidential forum for LGBTQ+ faculty, staff and students to discuss the campus climate. Advocates are specially trained to provide affirming, empowering and confidential support for any faculty, staff or student who experiences discrimination or harassment based on gender identity or expression and sexual orientation.​ 

View a list of NWACC advocates

Advocates will:​ 

  • Listen​ 
  • Assist with immediate safety or safety planning​ 
  • Assist with the on-campus reporting process and procedures​ 
  • Provide assistance with on or off campus support services​ 

Resources

Three Students

Ally Network

Become an ally to help end homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and heterosexism.

Ally Network

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LGBTQ+ Resources

View various LGBTQ+ resources, including those for NWACC students and employees. 

Resources

A Hand Holding a LGBTQ+ Flag

Terms & Definitions

View a list of terms and definitions to help you build a foundation for being an affirming ally. 

Terms & Definitions

Events

NWACC's LGBTQ+ Resource Center offers various events including ally workshops, inclusion training, panels, speakers, programs on current issues in our community and more.

Events

Panel of speakers at an event hosted by NWACC Pride

 

NWACC Advocates

Austin Schader
479-619-4371
aschader@nwacc.edu
Student Center, 233 A

Vince Pianalto
479-631-8604
vpianalto@nwacc.edu
Brightwater

Cierra Collins
479-619-4315
Ccollins15@nwacc.edu
Student Center, 225 I

Eric Vest
479-619-4345
evest@nwacc.edu
Burns Hall, 2313

Juanita Franklin
479- 619-2204
jfranklin1@nwacc.edu
Student Center, 223

Aria Kagan
479-631-8600
akagan@nwacc.edu
Brightwater

Simone Francis
479-725-4661
sfrancis4@nwacc.edu
Washington County, 110