A Survey of the Campus Climate for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual University Members

This study examined student leaders attitudes towards lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) students and compared resident advisors (RAs) attitudes to those of other student leaders. Despite careful selection, training, and supervision of RAs, results revealed no differences between RAs attitudes and those of other student leaders. The number of LGB family and friends reported by participants was the only factor significantly related to positive attitudes toward LGB individuals. Implications for student affairs professionals are discussed, and suggestions for improving campus climate for LGB students are provided.

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Implications of the Growing Visibility of Gay and Bisexual Male Students on Campus

NASPA Journal ◽

10.2202/0027-6014.1029 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 34 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Robert A. Rhoads

Keyword(s):

Student Affairs ◽

Campus Climate ◽

Research University ◽

Ethnographic Study ◽

Male Students ◽

Student Affairs Administrators ◽

Major Research ◽

Areas Of Concern ◽

And Bisexual

Based on a two-year ethnographic study using descriptive, structural, and contrastive questions, this article explores a subculture of gay and bisexual male students at a major research university and identifies areas of concern that student affairs administrators should consider in their efforts to improve campus climate for these students.

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Campus Environments for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Students at Southeastern Institutions of Higher Education

NASPA Journal ◽

10.2202/0027-6014.1066 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Tina K. McRee ◽

Diane L. Cooper

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Support Services ◽

Campus Climate ◽

Academic Support ◽

Student Organizations ◽

Institutions Of Higher Education ◽

Regional Survey ◽

And Bisexual

The authors report findings of a regional survey project which assessed the current support services provided to gay, lesbian, and bisexual students and student organizations at NASPA Region III institutions. Campus climate for gay, lesbian, and bisexual students was also assessed based on academic support and resources provided to student organizations, along wth data on bias-related incidents and institutional non-discrimination statements.

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Exploring Issues for Black Gay and Bisexual Males in University Settings

Research Journal of Education ◽

10.32861/rje.71.56.61 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 56-61

Author(s):

James L. Maiden

Keyword(s):

Identity Development ◽

Historically Black ◽

Campus Climate ◽

Black Colleges ◽

Historically Black Colleges ◽

Campus Environment ◽

Bisexual Males ◽

And Bisexual ◽

University Settings ◽

The Impact

The campus environment can be challenging for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or queer (LGBTQ) students still developing their sexual identity. Being a Black gay or bisexual male can add another layer of isolation in their university setting. The campus climate for Black gay and bisexual males lack social support and does address their experience and needs. Additionally, Black gay and bisexual males attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) feel unsupported by the lack of LGBTQ resources on campus. The conceptual article aims to explore issues impacting Black gay and bisexual males in university settings. This article provides an overview of student identity development, the impact of the African American community, discrimination and hate crimes, the campus climate, the HBCU setting, mentoring impact, and counselor educators’ support with this student population.

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