R 37, GBLTA Center Endorsement Act

GBLTA Center Endorsement Act

R 37, 86th Session

Version Info:

10-2-2006, as initially introduced: HTML

10-18-2006, as amended by Senate: HTML

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Basic Information:

Primary Sponsor(s):

Doucette, M. Potter (Corresponding), and Sutton

Current Status:

Enrolled

Report(s):

None

Long Title:

A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CAMPUS GAY BISEXUAL LESBIAN TRANSGENDER CENTER

Summary of Purpose:

Encourage the University's Administration to establish and fund a LGBT center on campus.

Consideration History:

10-4-2006 Senate:

First Reading
Referred to the Campus Community Committee

10-18-2006 Senate:

Second Reading
Adopted

Roll Calls:

Senate, 10-18-2006:

Adopt R 37, Adopted: 29-14-0; 11 absent

Online Text

(as of 10-18-2006, as amended by Senate)

RESOLUTION 37

A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED

An act TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CAMPUS GAY BISEXUAL LESBIAN TRANSGENDER CENTER

Short Title: GBLTA Center Endorsement Act (Public)

Sponsored by: Senators POTTER (corresponding), DOUCETTE and SUTTON

First Reading: October 4^th, 2006 Version Date: September 27^th, 2006

Referred to: __________________________________________________________.

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WHEREAS, GBLT students are 3 times as likely to attempt or commit suicide as non-GBLT students; and,

WHEREAS, GBLT students consistently report far greater fear of physical violence than their peers and a greater level of in-class stereotyping or harassment; and,

WHEREAS, North Carolina State University was ranked as the 17^th least GBLT-friendly school in the country by the Princeton Review; and,

WHEREAS, Everyone should be free to learn in an environment where they feel comfortable; and,

WHEREAS, the presence of an GBLT center can greatly improve the educational and social

experiences of GBLT students, provide a supportive network that could reduce the risk of suicide in the GBLT community, and create an environment where GBLT students and other students can congregate safely; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, by the North Carolina State University Student Senate that we strongly encourage the University Office of Diversity to establish and fund a permanent center on campus to serve Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender and Allied Students of the University community as well those questioning their sexual identity, with

(a) sufficient space to host programs, and while being mindful of already limited student space in the student center;

(b) sufficient staff to handle the needs of the campus GBLT community and their allies. The staff should include, but not be limited to, a director, secretary, and part-time grad student. And with the purposes of,

(d) serving as an educational, vocational, and network building resource center, and;

(e) educating the entire University community on GBLT issues and improving the campus climate, and;

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(f) acting as a representative, advocate, and activist for the GBLT community.

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