This action-oriented group composed of faculty, staff, students and at least one individual from the broader community works collaboratively with the LGBTQ+ Center and engages in projects, policy changes, legal advocacy and other issues that have a positive effect on the community.
The WVU LGBTQ+ Commission meets once per month, while members also meet with University leadership to provide recommendations germane to issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and gender diverse people at WVU.
Commissioners are charged with the identification of barriers that inhibit the full inclusion and advancement of persons from underrepresented and/or underserved populations, namely LGBTQ+ and gender diverse people, in order to forward innovative, evidence-informed recommendations that support the creation of an inclusive and welcoming campus and community.
More specifically, the objectives are to:
Create a welcoming environment that supports both inclusion and diversity,
Collect information and/or conduct research regarding climate and issues, which affect the LGBTQ campus community,
Make recommendations regarding the policies, procedures and practices that affect the LGBTQ campus community with the goal of improving access and opportunities,
Ensure the University appropriately addresses issues of equity, safety and welfare of LGBTQ faculty, staff, students and guests, and
Establish and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with organizations and entities which support the purpose, mission and vision of WVU.
Faculty and staff serve one-year terms and may be reappointed. Undergraduate and graduate students serve a one-year term without reappointment.
To join, contact Daniel Brewster, commission chair, at daniel.brewster@mail.wvu.edu by Aug. 7.