University of Southern Indiana

Safe Zone Registration Form

Facuty and Staff Registration

Thank you for showing an interest in the University of Southern Indiana and Evansville Tristate Area Safe Zone project.

Before registering for the February 25th USI faculty and staff training, please read through the objectives of the Safe Zone project and the qualities and beliefs of those that represent our Safe Zone program.

EVANSVILLE TRISTATE AREA
AND
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA

SAFE ZONE OBJECTIVES

1.  To increase the overall USI community's understanding and awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues. Through our display of support of the LGBT community and education programs, we aim to change perceptions, therefore changing the campus and community climate for and with the LGBT community.

2. To provide relevant resources for Allies and persons who are LGBT. This includes supplying factual information about persons who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer, and providing practical suggestions about dealing with homophobia, heterosexism, and other LGBT issues.

3. To mobilize supporters of the LGBT community and work towards ending homophobia, heterosexism, discrimination, and violence towards the LGBT community.

4. To educate supporters of the LGBT community so that they may be more effective supporters and educators of the community at large

5. To offer a sense of community and a greater sense of safety to those who experience isolation and loneliness due to their sexual orientation, identity, and gender expression.

6. To visually display support for those who are LGBT. The Safe Zone program will create areas on campus and in the community where individuals can visibly see that support exists, discrimination will not be tolerated, and allies are available for confidential discussions regarding LGBT issues.

QUALITIES AND BELIEFS OF SAFE ZONE ALLIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA AND EVANSVILLE TRISTATE AREA

 ü I believe that our campus and community is enriched and enlivened by the diversity of individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender.

ü I am aware of the presence of individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender and am willing to engage them in genuine dialogue and interaction.

ü I am willing to discuss issues impacting the lives’ of individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender in a non-judgemental manner.

ü I  am willing to assist individuals in accessing support and information resources on campus and in the community.

ü I maintain the strictest confidentiality within the confines of my role as an ally.

ü I comfortably use inclusive language avoiding stereotyping, and do not assume heterosexuality.

Please complete the requested information below to register for the faculty and staff Safe Zone training.

The training will be held on Saturday, February 25th, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Breakfast will be provided.

If you find that you will be unable to attend, please contact Amie McKibban at armckibban@usi.edu to cancel your reservation.

Given seats are limited, your cancellation is greatly appreciated in advance of February 25th

You are now registered for the February 25th training.

Thank you for supporting our efforts!  

Please arrive at Carter Hall at 8:45 so that we may begin promptly at 9:00.  

The training will end at 12:00.  Breakfast will be served.

Please click "Submit" to complete the registration.


If you need to cancel your reservation, please contact Dr. Amie McKibban (psychology, armckibban@usi.edu) so that your slot may be re-opened for another participant.