Academics
The LGBT Campus Center engages in the University of Wisconsin's philosophy that the student services mission of the University be integrated into the academic mission of the University in order to achieve a holistic approach to student retention and success. The LGBT Campus Center works to further both missions by providing support services to students and academic services to the University community.
One way the LGBT Campus Center provides academic services is through its status as a member of the UW Library System; in addition, the LGBT Campus Center maintains close contact and collaborative relationships with faculty and academic staff.
LGBT Campus Center Library
The LGBT Campus Center became a member of the University Library System during the Summer of 2006. Our collection of volumes are fully searchable and accessible in MadCat, the University's online catalogue. Holdings range from gay and lesbian fiction to up-to-date reference materials on LGBT studies, history, politics, medical issues, people of color and transgender resource materials. During the spring of 2008, the LGBT Campus Center launched its library website.
LGBT Studies Certificate
The LGBT Studies Certificate first enrolled students in the Fall of 2003 and has been the fastest growing Certificate program on campus ever since. The LGBT Studies Certificate is housed in the Department of Gender and Women's Studies.
LGBTQ Civil Rights Movement Course
The LGBTQ Civil Rights Movement 1960 - 1990: Exploring History and
Current Consequences explored the political, social, and cultural history of the mid-twentieth century U.S. LGBTQ movement. This
historical exploration provided a basis for consideration of issues and themes that extend to contemporary LGBTQ life in the U.S. and
beyond.
Students from UW Madison, who participated in this course, traveled to Detroit, Washington D.C., and New York City on a ten-day exploration of
historical sites. In these cities, students met with living leaders of the then nascent LGBTQ Civil Rights Movement and visit sites related to
the movement. Events and organizations were explored from the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's and today.
To learn more about this class please click the link above or to the right http://www.lgbt.wisc.edu/gayhistory/
George L. Mosse Program in History
The George L. Mosse Program in History, named for the late George L. Mosse, professor of history at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and made possible by his generous gifts to the History departments of the University of Wisconsin - Madison and Hebrew University, the Mosse Program in History focuses on LGBT and Jewish issues in history.
Study Abroad
Large number of LGBT students at the University of Wisconsin study abroad; the LGBT Campus Center works with the University's International Academic Programs to educate LGBT students on issues of health, safety and culture for each country where the University has study abroad opportunities.
University Committee on GLBT Issues
The University Committee on GLBT Issues, compromised of students, faculty and staff appointees, is the University's shared governance committee charged with fostering lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) scholarship and considering concerns about services for and equity toward LGB students, faculty and staff. The Director of the LGBT Campus Center is an ex-officio member of the Committee, and the Committee serves as the de-facto advisory board to the LGBT Campus Center. Initially named the University Committee on LGB Issues, the T was added in 2002.
Research
The LGBT Campus Center posts research surveys and focus group announcements on its research page. Posted research studies must meet the guidelines of the LGBT Campus Center research protocol.