Please see the LGBT Resource Center website for more information.

Our Mission:

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Support Network is a interoffice/department committee with ultimate oversight within the Division of Student Affairs. Since its creation in early 2000, the network's work is based on the following charge:

1. Identify and document the developmental and unique needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students at Northwestern University.

2. Identify and document both the University and community resources currently available to meet the needs of our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students.

3. Identify areas of high need for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students that are not being met by either the University or community resources.

4. Recommend specific short-term and long-term strategies to address areas of high need for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students.

5. Design, implement, and maintain the Safe Space Program.

6. Submit a brief report to the Vice President for Student Affairs that summaries the Support Networks' work and accomplishments and includes both qualitative and quantitative information.

Affirmation of Support

The LGBT Support Network affirms academic freedom and supports research regarding sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.

At the same time, we recognize that our mission is to offer emotional, psychological and social support to members of the Northwestern community, respecting their self-identification across a continuum of sexuality and gender.

We recognize that these beliefs may not always be congruent and we encourage open dialogue and discourse, with our central goal remaining to always support members of the LGBT community and embrace each person in being themselves.

30 November 2005