Supporting LGBTQI+ Communities on Campus

U.S. Consulate MumbaiFebruary 09, 202201:36:18

Supporting LGBTQI+ Communities on Campus

To facilitate greater diversity, equity, and inclusion at Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, and the University of Notre Dame, bring you “Supporting LGBTQI+ Communities on Campus,” a free online discussion that will enable HEIs to learn best practices to create safe spaces and campuses that are supportive of the LGBTQI+ community. The event will offer insight into how HEIs can be more inclusive of faculty, staff, and students from the LGBTQI+ community and how allies can speak up to strengthen the acceptance of the community on campuses. Faculty, teachers, professors, and senior administrators from Indian schools, colleges, and universities are invited to participate in this virtual event, which will feature opening remarks by Deputy Consul General Scott Ticknor and input from experts in the field.

Key Takeaways
Participants will learn more about LGBTQI+ communities and their rights in the United States and in India
Learn to initiate transformation and explain what a “safe space” and “LGBTQI+ friendly campus” looks like
Panelists will discuss challenges faced by the LGBTQI+ community at higher education institutions and how to address them and support the community
Discussion of how students, staff, and faculty can work together and channel resources to support community acceptance on campus

Speakers
Mr. Scott Ticknor, Deputy Consul General of the United States of America in Mumbai
Dr. Jen Self, Racial and Gender Justice Strategist, Coach, and CEO, Brick 13
Mr. Bruce Smail, Director of LGBTQ+ Culture Center and Special Assistant to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs, Indiana University at Bloomington
Dr. Dhiren Borisa, Assistant Professor, Jindal Global Law School