Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
2-26-2007
Abstract
The Welcome Project is a diverse group of URI students, faculty, and staff organized to examine and address the climate for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (GLBT) individuals on the URI campuses and beyond. The purpose of the Welcome Project is to affirm the dignity of all members of the URI community regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity/ expression, as well as to promote a safe, comfortable, and inclusive environment for all. The Welcome Project strives to identify and eliminate various forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, and works toward developing a tradition of visibility and respect for GLBT people within our community.
This is the 2007 edit of the brochure.
The Welcome Project; GLBT Center; “All individuals have the right to take pride in who they are - to live, to work, and to learn in a comfortable atmosphere without fear of rejection or punishment of any kind.” The Welcome Project; Andrew Winters, Assistant to the Vice-President of Student Affairs, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Programs and Services Phone: (401) 874-2894 E-Mail: Andrew@uri.edu; Roxanne Gomes, Assistant Director, URI Office of Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity Carlotti Administration Building Phone: (401) 874-4929 E-Mail: Roxanne@uri.edu; Kiev-Tuen Atreides, Assistant Director URI GLBT Center Phone: (401) 874-0014 E-Mail: Tuenuncommon@aol.com; URI Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Center; The GLBT Center, located in Adams Hall, strives to create a welcoming and safe environment for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Prioritizing around dimensions of education, support, and advocacy, the Center works directly with students, faculty, staff, and community members to provide meaningful programs and services. “The University community respects the dignity of each individual, valuing the diversity among us. We demand of ourselves uncompromising integrity, with imagination and pride evident in every aspect of our work.” - President Robert L. Carothers; “The University of Rhode Island prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, creed, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or discrimination against disabled and Vietnam era veterans in the recruitment, admission, or treatment of students; the recruitment, hiring, or treatment of faculty and staff; and the operation of its activities and programs.” University of Rhode Island Anti-discrimination Policy; The Welcome Project is a diverse group of URI students, faculty, and staff organized to examine and address the climate for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (GLBT) individuals on the URI campuses and beyond. The purpose of the Welcome Project is to affirm the dignity of all members of the URI community regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity/ expression, as well as to promote a safe, comfortable, and inclusive environment for all. The Welcome Project strives to identify and eliminate various forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, and works toward developing a tradition of visibility and respect for GLBT people within our community.