Spring 2013 Safe Zone Training

Spring 2013 Safe Zone Ally Training for Students

Presented by Student Counseling Services

Saturday, February 1st

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Roth Nelson

Breakfast and Lunch provided!

What is an Ally?

The Safe Zone project trains students to be ALLIES for those who are members of under-represented groups. Allies are trained so they can provide support, when asked, for those who identify with an under-represented group.

What is an under-represented group?

A person from an under-represented group may be based on one, or several, of their identities. That could be gender, sexual orientation, or culture. Under-represented groups, and varying identities, will be further explained in the training. Traditionally, this training focused on LGBTQ identities, ours is expanded to include those and various other under-represented groups.

The training is fun and interactive. We’ll all have an opportunity to learn from each other about how students from under-represented groups might feel less supported by us at times, and how we can remedy or prevent that.

What if I have a conflict?                                                     

Conflicting time commitments are acceptable if the total lost time (over the entire training) is 15 minutes or less. 

Reserve a spot right away to save a place for yourself

How do I reserve a spot for myself?                                                   

Email Dr. Gina Albani at Student Counseling Services galbani@callutheran.com

What if I have questions about the training?                         

Email Dr. Gina Albani at Student Counseling Services galbani@callutheran.com         

                                          

SAFE ZONE PROJECT GOALS


1. To provide an avenue for students, faculty, and staff to visibly demonstrate their support for the presence of a *culturally and otherwise diverse campus community.

2. To establish a university-wide network of identifiable allies who can provide support, information, and assistance to members of the campus community who are coping with challenges stemming from an identity or ability.

3. To develop a more public image of support of cultural and other identities on CLU's campus.

4. To educate members of the campus community about the special needs of members of students who identify in ways that may to receive less public support at CLU and elsewhere.

5. To foster an atmosphere of support for the academic, personal, social, and professional success of all students, regardless of their cultural or other identity(ies).

6. To advance the university's progress toward a campus climate free of discrimination and harassment.

*A culturally and otherwise diverse campus community refers to one that is embracing of individuals from underrepresented groups, whether that be race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or ability.

Contact

Dr. Gina Albani
(805) 493-3727
galbani@callutheran.edu

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