What is Allies?

Allies is an informal network of faculty and staff that provides support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer and/or questioning (LGBTQ) students on campus and hosts educational programs for the campus community on LGBTQ-related issues.

Goals:

• To provide supportive, confidential places for LGBTQ students on campus.
• To be available for individual meetings with LGBTQ students or those who have questions related to sexual orientation and the gay community.
• To make appropriate referrals to resources on and off campus.
• To offer training and programming on campus related to sexual orientation and the gay community.
• To serve as liaisons to the LGBTQ communities in the Metroplex.