Starting an LGBTQIA Organization on a Conservative Campus
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Starting an LGBTQ Organization from the ground up is already a challenge, but doing so on a Conservative Campus means that one will be met with a host of additional obstacles. In this presentation, attendees will discuss the struggles and learning lessons from starting an oSTEM (LGBTQ organization advocating for LGBTQ students/professional in the STEM field) chapter at Texas A&M University, one of the most conservative universities in Texas. The Presentation will cover the funding process for a new organization, how to find allies on Campus, how to help create a safe environment for LGBTQ students, the negative pressure you will inevitably face, and the general difficulties of starting a brand-new organization. The presentation will also cover how to become a leader and an advocate for fellow students. Finally, we will at where the organization stands one year later after leadership transitions and examine how the skills learned as a leader are applied in the “Real” World.
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