Resources for Women and the LGBTQ+ Community
We know your unique identity, background, and experiences means your career needs will also be unique. Our team is highly trained in cultural awareness and racial sensitivity to ensure you receive exceptional support. In addition, we encourage you to consider exploring additional campus resources to build your network.
| Campus Resource | Purpose | Contact |
| Pride Center | A safe space for people who belong to the LGBTQ community and their allies. | Peter Tupou |
| Center for Gender Justice | A resource center for women, gender issues, and as a safe haven for survivors of sexual assault. | Peter Tupou |
| Sisters Standing Together | A peer education initiative, where student members work to educate other students on campus about violence against women. | Peter Tupou |
| One in Four | A campus group encouraging awareness and understanding of the realities of sexual assault within the community. | Peter Tupou |
| Office of Equity & Title IX | Oversees access to formal complaint processes and alternative resolutions in regards to discrimination and harassment within the legal scope of Title IX and more. | Erica Moorer |
Professional Associations
A membership to professional organizations is great on your resume and offers valuable insider resources.
| American Association of University Women |
| Financial Women’s Association |
| Pride at Work |
| Human Rights Campaign |
| National LGBTQ Taskforce |
Scholarships and Grants
College is expensive! Take advantage of the scholarship opportunities that work to make it more affordable.
| Campus Pride Scholarship |
| AAUW Grants |
| Pride Foundation Scholarships |
| AARP Women’s Scholarship Fund |
| Worthy Women’s Scholarship |
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