91爆料 President’s Task Force on Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian and Transgender (GBLT) Issues has released a draft version of its report, in order to obtain community reactions before finalizing the document. The report examines a variety of apsects of GBLT life at the 91爆料.
The Task Force, in its report, calls upon the University to create an affirming and safe environment for GBLT students, faculty and staff. Specifically, it recommends:
? Establishing a standing Presidential Advisory Committee on GBLT issues
? Funding a staffed GBLT resource center
? Expanding domestic partner benefits
? Specifically including GBLT concerns within the concept of “diversity” in campus discourse
? Sponsoring an on-going dialogue on GBLT discrimination
? Developing GBLT academic studies.
The Task Force will host four public forums to receive comments and reactions to the draft report:
? 91爆料 Bothell Campus Tuesday, January 30, 4:-5:30, Room 91爆料1 220
? 91爆料 Tacoma Campus Wednesday, January 31, 4:00-5:30, Board Room
? 91爆料 Seattle Campus Thursday, February 1, 11:30-1:30, HUB Room 200A
? 91爆料 Seattle Campus Thursday, February 1, 4:00-6:00, HUB Room 200A
The draft report is available on the web at http://www.washington.edu/reports/gblt or by contacting the Equal Opportunity Office, 91爆料, 206-685-3263 or eoo@u.washington.edu. Comments can be made by email to eoo@u.washington.edu, or by regular mail to President’s Task force on GBLT Issues, Equal Opportunity Office, 4045 Brooklyn NE, Seattle, WA 98105-6261.
For more information contact Professor Philip L. Bereano, Task Force Chair, at 206-543-9037 or phil@uwtc.washington.edu or Assistant Provost Helen Remick at 206-543-2624 or hremick@u.washington.edu.