Indiana University Bloomington

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Bloomington, IN 47408-3809
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Frequently Asked Questions

GLBT Office

 

How can I volunteer with the GLBTSSS office?

Just come in and fill out a volunteer application! You can also talk to our volunteer coordinator, or send an email to: glbtvol@indiana.edu.

Do I have to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer to be involved or to come into the GLBTSSS office/house?

Absolutely not! Allies are welcome to come and talk, browse our library, volunteer, and really anything that GLBTQ people can do. We don’t exclude anyone.

What is an Ally?

ALLY: A non-lesbian, non-gay man, or non-bisexual person that confronts heterosexism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, heterosexual privilege, and so on, in themselves and others out of self-interest and a concern for the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other queer-related people, and who believes that heterosexism is a social injustice.

See: http://www.indiana.edu/~glbt/glossary/

Campus and Academics

How and where can I report a hate crime or bias incident?

You can submit an incident report with IU’s incident teams at https://www.indiana.edu/~trust/incident.shtml. You can also download the form as a Microsoft Word document (downloadable at https://www.indiana.edu/~trust/incident.shtml), fill it out, and e-mail it to trust@indiana.edu as an attachment. Finally, you can call (812) 855-4463 to report an incident.

If  know of any physical assault or have experienced physical assault, you can contact the police:

Bloomington:  (812) 339-4477

IUPD: (812) 855-4111

 

Does the school offer domestic partner benefits?

Yes, including,

• Medical and dental coverages

• IU Tuition Benefit (formerly known as Fee Courtesy)

• Basic Life Insurance (dependent coverage)

• Personal Accident Insurance (family coverage)

Indiana University offers health insurance coverage to employees’ same sex partners. Other benefits include dental, vision, spouse/partner’s dependent medical coverage, sick or bereavement leave, tuition remission for spouse/partner/dependants, retiree health care benefits, and survivor benefits for the spouse/partner in the event of employee’s death if the partner is listed as a beneficiary to receive life insurance benefits.

Please refer to http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/dp/dp.html for more information.

Does the campus and surrounding community feel safe and welcoming?

The experience of a community is highly subjective, but many people have voiced the opinion that IU and Bloomington are outstanding places for GLBT people, and have received recognition as such, such as #1 Surprisingly Gay Small Town Destination - http://outtraveler.com/, October 2008. In addition, Bloomington has an anti-discrimination ordinance that includes sexual orientation and gender identity.

Looking for a GLB speakers panel?

Bloomington has the GLB Speakers Bureau. It consists of volunteers who are willing to speak about their lives and experiences. A panel may range in number from two to six or more, representing all sexualities whenever possible. More information, as well as contact information, can be found at  http://healthcenter.indiana.edu/docs/hw/SexualityOrientation.pdf.

What does Indiana University do to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation?

Indiana University establishes itself as an LGBT-friendly campus by including the words “sexual orientation,” “gender identity,” and “gender identity or expression” in its primary non-discrimination statement and Equal Employment Opportunity policy and including sexual orientation and gender identity or expression in public written statements about diversity and multiculturalism.

Are LGBT issues and concerns and representations of LGBT people included in campus procedures and guidelines?

Indiana University includes LGBT issues, concerns, and representation in its grievance procedures, housing guidelines, admission application materials, and alumnae materials and publications.

What is Indiana University’s institutional commitment to GLBT support?

In additional to several hourly students, interns, and volunteers, Indiana University has two full-time professional staff members who are employed to support GLBT students and increase campus awareness of GLBT issues and concerns. The GLBTSSS (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Student Support Service) office is a part of the Division of Student affairs that serves as a resource and information center on campus. The campus also has a standing advisory committee that deals with LGBT issues that advises the administration on constituent group issues and concerns.

How does Indiana University address GLBT campus safety concerns?

Indiana University’s GLBT Anti-harassment Team follows a clear and visible procedure for reporting GLBT-related bias incidents and hate crimes that includes a Bias Incident Team, methods for supporting the victim, outreach prevention for future incidents, and protocol for reporting hate crimes and bias incidents.

Can IU help with changing my name? (including transgender)

Yes. Refer to Name Changing for more info.

Is there a list of GLBT-friendly employers?

The Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services does not maintain such a list, but there is a lot of information available (some better than others) on the subject available. The Human Rights Campaign regularly publishes the Corporate Equality Index (available on their website, http://hrc.org), which rates businesses on how inclusive of a work environment they create. The Center's career advisors can also assist you in researching how GLBT-inclusive specific employers are.

Where are there gender-neutral bathrooms on campus?

  • Ashton- Center Building
  • Wright- directly outside the Food Court on the north side
  • Teter- In the Nest Area
  • Forest – Center Building
  • Briscoe- Center Building
  • Read- on the first floor of every wing
  • Willkie- In the center building next to a classroom and the C-store (Handicap Accessible)
  • Collins- in Edmonson, near the center desk
  • Foster- Harper center building, by the desk
  • Gresham- Food Court

Please contact the GLBTSSS Office with any additional locations around campus.

Students

Does IUB housing accommodate transgender people?

Yes. IU’s Residential Programs and Services will work with transgender individuals to find the best housing situation, on a case-by-case basis.

Quoted from http://www.rps.indiana.edu/housinggd_place.cfml:

“Support is available to students with transgender needs. Staff are committed to finding space that meets the needs of each individual. Contact the Assistant Director for Diversity Education at 812-855-1764 or housing@indiana.edu. This individual will work directly with the student and the assignment office to find an appropriate space.”

What inclusive policies does Indiana University have for transgender students?

Indiana University allows transgender students to self-identify their gender identity or expression on standard forms for admission applications and housing applications and designations.  Indiana University also has a simple, accessible process for students to change their name and gender identity or expression on university records and documents. For more information on how to do so, contact Rob Robbins, Demographic Specialist at the Office of the Registrar by phone 812-855-5683, by fax 812-855-3311, or by email regrdemo@indiana.edu.

Is there an active LGBT student organization?

There are several here at IU, and they are listed at http://www.indiana.edu/~glbt/campus-groups/.

What activities are sponsored on campus for LGBT students?

Events are sent through our weekly e-mail distribution list: contact qnews@indiana.edu for details.

For group-specific events, you can contact the groups individually. Group contact information can be found at http://www.indiana.edu/~glbt/campus-groups/.

How does Indiana University integrate GLBT issues into academic life?

At Indiana University, one can take GLBT-specific courses offered through various academic departments and programs. One can also find a significant number of books and periodicals on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression topics in the campus libraries and at the GLBTSSS library.

How is GLBT campus friendliness reflected in student life activities and opportunities?

Indiana University regularly offers activities and events to increase awareness of the experiences and concerns of lesbians, gay men, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The campus regularly holds social events for GLBT students, and there are university-recognized organizations for GLBT studies and allies. For more information about this, refer to http://iub.edu/~glbt/iu-community/.

How are issues of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression promoted to new, incoming Indiana University students?

Indiana University includes sexual orientation and gender identity or expression issues in new student orientation programs.

Does Indiana University do anything to seek, recruit, and retain GLBT students?

Indiana University offers scholarships specifically for GLBT students and GLBT allies. The campus also participates in GLBT admissions fairs to do outreach to prospective GLBT college students.

Does the Career Development Center offer specialized services for GLBT students?

Career advisors are available to meet with undergraduate students during drop-in advising hours. These 15-minute sessions are designed to help you get the information you need in a quick, efficient manner. If more time is needed, referrals can be made to hour-long advising appointments. See http://www.indiana.edu/~career/services/advising/ for more information and hours.
"Our office is GLBT-friendly and an ally of the community. While we do not offer specific services for LGBT students, all of our advisors are trained to help GLBT students navigate the challenges some face in the career planning process as related to sexual orientation. We also maintain a collection of resources related to GLBT career issues and have compiled a list of career-related websites that address GLBT concerns. See http://www.indiana.edu/~career/services/crl/ for more information."

Whom can I talk to if I am studying abroad?

GLBT Study Abroad
Phone: (812) 855-9304
Address: Franklin Hall 303, IUB Campus
E-mail: overseas@indiana.edu

Website: http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/

http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/living/glbt.shtml

http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/docs/Handbooks/Gettingstarted.pdf

Counseling and Support

Are GLBT sensitive counseling services available?

Yes. The GLBT Office has a Counseling Intern (http://indiana.edu/~glbt/counseling-services/). To check for availability, email glbtcoun@indiana.edu  or call at (812) 855-0916 and leave a voice-mail message. All communication will be confidential.

CAPS is a great place to go for IU students, including GLBT students. For those who are taking 3 or more credit hours and have paid the health fee, two visits per semester are free, and any others are at a reduced price. Learn more at: http://www.indiana.edu/~health/departments/caps.html.

For a list of local GLB-Friendly Therapists, go to http://indiana.edu/~glbt/counselors-therapists/.

For a list of Transgender Friendly Therapists, go to http://indiana.edu/~glbt/counselors-therapists-trans-friendly/.

Are supportive faculty and staff easily identifiable?

If you see a Positive Space (http://www.indiana.edu/~glbt/positive-space/)  sticker you know that the person is supportive to GLBT people. In addition, the GLBT Office maintains a list of GLBT-Friendly Staff and Faculty (http://www.indiana.edu/~glbt/iu-staff-faculty-friends/).

Where can I get information on domestic violence/sexual assault?

The Middle Way House is an excellent resource to both Indiana University Bloomington campus and surrounding community. The website is  http://www.middlewayhouse.org/. It includes several links about what to do if someone you know has been raped, sexual assault awareness, relationship violence, and more. The Middle Way House is located at 404 West Kirkwood Avenue. The

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Indiana University
705 E. 7th Street
Bloomington, IN 47408-3809

Contact Information
Phone: 812-855-4252
Email: glbtserv@indiana.edu

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