Welcome to L G B T Q A + Resources! We provide education, information and support to students, faculty, and staff of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions on our campus.
We’re here to:
- Support WCC in being a safe and welcoming space for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors
- Educate about LGBTQA+
- Provide information on campus, local, and national LGBTQA+ events, news, and resources
- Work on issues and concerns that impact LGBTQA+ people at WCC and assist with specific situations, such as cases of bullying or harassment
- Encourage interaction with the wider LGBTQA+ community in Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti and beyond
What do all those initials mean?
LGBTQA+ = Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, Ally + Other Identities
Terminology: There are a lot of terms used to describe sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression! Gender 101 will help you get familiar with these and other terms.
Designated pronouns : These are pronouns an individual chooses to be referred to as. Learn about designated pronouns from UM’s Spectrum Center .
You can update your preferred name on your account here!
Etiquette
A Primer on LGBT Etiquette – from NPR and Steven Petrow, author of The Essential Book of Gay Manners and Etiquette and Steven Petrow's Complete Gay & Lesbian Manners: The Definitive Guide to LGBT Life.
LGBTQA+ Allies
An Ally’s Guide to Issues Facing LGBT Americans – from HRC: the Human Rights Campaign