LGBTQIA+ Task Force | Inclusion & Acceptance

Adelphi’s LGBTQIA+ Task Force further supports the inclusion and acceptance of students, faculty, and staff who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Using the Campus Pride Index assessment tool to identify areas of growth, new initiatives and new programs to accomplish this mission, the LGBTQIA+ Task Force’s ultimate goal has been for Adelphi University to be an authentically inclusive campus for all members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Adelphi has maintained a perfect overall five-star Campus Pride Index rating since 2022.

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Goals for 2020-2021

Found an on-campus affinity space and/or resource center/office with responsibilities for LGBTQ+ students that actively addresses LGBTQ+ issues and concerns with a visible representation of LGBTQ+ resources in the office space
Raise $25,000 for an endowed scholarship fund to support LGBTQ+ students

The LGBTQ+ Task Force welcomes new members each semester.

Achieved Goals

Established annual specific awareness and educational programs for LGBTQIA+ students on healthy same-sex relationships
Created ongoing specific training for students and staff to identify at-risk students inclusive of LGBTQIA+ individuals for depression, suicide, and mental health issues
Created empowerment groups specifically for trans and gender non-conforming students and queer people of color in addition to the LGBTQIA+ Empowerment Group and LGBTQAIA+ First-Year Experience Cohort
Created a process for transgender students who have not legally changed their names the ability to have the name they go by on their ID cards
Created a process for transgender employees who have not legally changed their names the ability to have the name they go by on their ID cards, electronic and print directory listings, and email name

Established emergency funds or resources to help LGBTQIA+ students who are “outed” or come out to their parents/families and then lose financial support to be able to stay enrolled for the semester/year

Created a Diversity and Inclusion tile on AU2GO that features LGBTQIA+ resources
Founded an LGBTQIA+ and Allies Alumni Affinity Group
Created programs that actively seek to retain LGBTQIA+ students, similar to other targeted populations (e.g. students of color, women in engineering, athletes, international students)

Created a specific college admissions brochure and website that highlights LGBTQIA+ programs and services
Formed a process to offer direct, readily-accessible FAFSA assistance specifically for LGBTQIA+ students who need a “dependency override” (due to abusive, neglectful or absent parents) to assist the students with the FAFSA process
Updated the printable All-Gender Restroom Map
Added the All-Gender Restrooms to the interactive map
Worked with IT to add All-Gender Restrooms to AU2GO

Created an accessible, simple process for students to change their name on University records
Created an accessible, simple process for students to change their gender identity on University records
Created an optional process allow students to have the option to self-identify their sexual orientation on University records
Developed LGBTQIA-friendly employment information for internships, career services, and job opportunities for students
Expanded Gender Inclusive Housing to three residence halls on campus
Provided a way for students to match themselves with LGBTQIA-friendly roommates
Formed LGBTQIA+ mentoring groups through the University Mentoring Program to welcome and assist LGBTQIA+ students in transitioning to academic and college life
Provided Safe Zone training for specific groups including Admissions Counselors and Staff
Clarified that Adelphi University student health insurance covers hormone replacement therapy
Instituted an annual Lavender and Multicultural Graduation Ceremony
Formed an LGBTQIA+ counseling/support group
Established three new all gender restrooms with showers in three residence halls on campus
Instituted a policy requiring at least one gender-inclusive restroom (defined as restrooms not segregated into men’s and women’s spaces and welcoming to students who identify outside of the gender binary) in all newly constructed or significantly renovated buildings (similar to the legal standard under ADA accessibility)