Research Guides: Central Kentucky LGBTQ* Youth Resources: Education (General) and Education (College & University)

Education (General)

Description: GSAs are student-run clubs operating in both high school and middle schools that provide support, socialization, and activism activities for LGBTQ youth. The overarching goal is to fight against homophobia and transphobia; providing leadership and activist training for group members and encouraging them to advocate for nondiscriminatory policies and greater equality accomplishes this.

LGBTQ Student Resources and Support

Description: A resource and support guide for LGBTQ students and educators

Lexington Gay-Straight Alliance

Description: To provide a space where straight, gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, gender variant, transsexual, straight, questioning, and any other interested youth can socialize, laugh, plan activism, and support each other.

Lexington High School GSA Groups

Description: Lexington High schools chapters of Gay-Straight Alliance

Bryan Station ....................................................................859-381-3308

Dunbar ..............................................................................859-381-3546

Lafayette ...........................................................................859-381-3474

Sayre .................................................................................859-254-1361

Tates Creek .......................................................................859-381-3620

International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Youth and Student Organization

Description: IGLYO is an internationally focused advocacy and activism organization focused on representing the interests of LGBTQ youth. To accomplish this mission, the organization hosts conferences to provide educational materials and offers the general public many opportunities to get involved.

College and University

College Scholarships for LGBTQ Students
Scholarships established for LGBT college students are available from several public and private organizations, as well as individual donors. Some welcome all LGBT applicants, while others may focus on specific subgroups.
College Guide for LGBTQ Students
For prospective college students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or queer (LGBTQ), it’s crucial to find a college with a supportive learning environment where they can thrive. Campus Pride, the predominant national nonprofit organization serving LGBTQ students, functions as a primary resource for such a search. Each year, the site provides a comprehensive listing of the most LGBTQ-friendly colleges in the nation and hosts a college fair specifically geared toward LGBTQ youths and their families.
Campus Pride
Campus Pride represents the leading national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBTQ students. The organization is a volunteer-driven network “for” and “by” student leaders. The primary objective of Campus Pride is to develop necessary resources, programs and services to support LGBTQ and ally students on college campuses across the United States.
The Point Foundation
The Point Foundation operates as a national LGBTQ scholarship fund, helping LGBTQ students achieve their academic and leadership potential regardless of obstacles. The biggest obstacle this organization seeks to remove is concern about financing a college education. Students with financial need who can demonstrate their aspiration to make a significant impact on society can truly benefit from the work of this organization.
Reaching Out
Reaching Out MBA was created specifically for LGBTQ students pursuing Master’s in Business Administration as a way of empowering and supporting them in their studies and as they enter the professional world. With a mission of inspiring these students to lead the way in equality, the organization educates students about the challenges and opportunities of being an LGBTQ MBA student, inspires them to be leaders, and builds connections among other LGBTQ MBA students.
Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals
Since 1997, this organization has been working with colleges and educators across the nation to create learning environments where LGBTQ students have equality in all respects. Whether supporting academics or developing inclusive curriculum, the organization advocates on behalf of students by educating faculty and staff.

Education (College & University)

Eastern Kentucky University

-Alphabet Center

Description: The Alphabet Center is a resource center led by student activists dedicated to providing a safe and affirming space for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, and intersex individuals in the EKU community.

Contact: Sam Allen

caitlyn_allen93@mymail.eku.edu

Transylvania University

T-Unity

Description: LGBTQ Student Group at Transylvania University.

Contact: Lissa Ellen Cox

Haupt Humanities 209

Transylvania University

300 North Broadway

Lexington, KY 40508-1797

Phone: (859) 233-8178

E-mail: ecox@transy.edu

University of Kentucky

Office of LGBTQ* Resources

Description: The Office of LGBTQ* Resources at the University of Kentucky is the principal center for accessing information, groups, and services related to diverse sexualities and gender identities. They are a campus-wide office that supports the Office of the Vice President for Institutional Diversity in making sure that the UK community is a welcoming, safe, and supportive place for all students, faculty, and staff. They also seek to connect and collaborate with LGBTQ* community groups and friends across the City of Lexington and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Studying Abroad Resources

The Complete Guide To Studying and Living in UK as an LGBT Student
Website gives an overview of LGBTQ friendly universities located in the United Kingdom and gives an overview of what it is like living in the UK as a LGBTQ student.
Go Abroad.com
Meaningful travel tips and tales from LGBTQ Traveler's Perspectives.
US Department of State LGBTI Travel Information
Information for LGBTI Travelers from the U.S. Department of State.
IES Abroad
IES Abroad, recognizes that identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community while studying abroad can present unique challenges and opportunities in exploring a new culture. Their mission is to support all students and so have compiled the below resources on sexual orientation, gender identity and allyship.
Trans Airport Security Safety
This guide answers common questions trans people may have about airport security procedures and outlines steps individuals can take to prevent and respond to problems at the airport.

College Guide for LGBTQ Students

College Guide for LGBTQ Students
Covers LGBTQ statistics, representation, and inclusivity in higher education, tips for finding the right LGBTQ-friendly school, mental health concerns faced by LGBTQ students, and financial aid. This guide was created and maintained by Maryville University Online.

Students and Gender Identity

Toolkit
The school counseling department of USC Rossier School of Education has published a resource titled "Students and Gender Identity" which can serve as a toolkit to help create and develop inclusive spaces for transgender and gender non-conforming students in the classroom and beyond.

Central Kentucky LGBTQ* Youth Resources: Education (General) and Education (College & University)

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