MCC’s Diversity Council, under the leadership of the Strategic Direction 2 Committee, will once again offer a Safe Zone training program next week in its ongoing efforts to further the College’s commitment to inclusiveness.
The goals of the international Safe Zone program are consistent with MCC’s mission to serve a diverse community in a high-quality learning environment. The Safe Zone program strives to improve the climate for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) members on college campuses and within other communities. The program aims to increase visibility of – and educate people about – GLBT issues; to build support for GLBT members; and to identify allies and increase their visibility and skill level.
A select group of up to 90 people at MCC will receive training on Wednesday, June 16 and Friday, June 18, to serve as potential Safe Zone advocates for full inclusion of GLBT campus community members. Participants are composed of MCC staff, faculty, administrators, student peer mentors, leaders and advisors, whose roles are to:
- Provide understanding and support, so that GLBT students or colleagues may seek help or advice without fear of harassment, discrimination or violation of confidentiality.
- Provide informational and educational resources about GLBT issues.
- Educate themselves, and others, about GLBT issues.
Upon completion of training, those who wish will place the Safe Zone symbol on their office door, desk or other visible place to let others know their space is a safe place to talk about GLBT issues.
As a member of the larger MCC community, if you are interested in participating in the program now or in the future, please contact the Strategic Direction 2 Committee co-chairs Marlene Fine (x2126, mailto:mfine@monroecc.edu) or Don Beech (x2345 mailto:dbeech@monroecc.edu).
Marlene Fine and Don Beech, co-chairs
Strategic Direction 2 Committee
06/10/2010 |