Since
1997 the LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allies)
Concerns Commission has been committed to educating the
advising community on LGBT issues. Through an environment
of inclusion the Commission offers opportunities for involvement
and resources for professional growth and enhancement of our advising
practices to further student development and success. Our
mission is to:
- EDUCATE
the NACADA membership about the myths and concerns that confront
gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered students.
- ENCOURAGE
conversations among the NACADA membership about sexual
orientation and gender identification and its relationship to
issues in advising, education/career planning, curriculum, and
retention.
- ESTABLISH
a supportive environment where NACADA members can discuss
and address homophobia and hetero sexism
in their institutions and in NACADA.
- ENABLE
NACADA members who are LGBT A
the opportunity to network with each other at regional
and national conferences.
A
commission e-mail list and web site have been established to initiate
dialogue about commission issues and concerns for advising LGBTA
students.
