LGBTQ+ Perspectives
Could your team use a learning opportunity?
Would you like to get more confident in your own skills?
Are you looking for training tailored for employees at UW (but that would also be useful for students)?
Try out our new professional development course: LGBTQ+ Perspectives!
The GSCC and the Office of Human Resources are excited to offer you this brand-new experience!
This self-paced virtual training will help you build your awareness and skills to help create a more LGBTQ+ inclusive culture and climate at UW-Madison and to improve the belonging and well-being of all employees, students, and campus community members.
The course has three sections. You get to choose where to start based on your existing knowledge:
- Module 1: Introduction to the Perspectives Series – Information about the series if you have never participated in the online version of a Perspectives course.
- Module 2: LGBTQ+ 101 – Information and activities for if you are newer to learning about LGBTQ+ communities or want more practice.
- Module 3: LGBTQ+ Perspectives – This is the main course content. It will teach you about the climate at UW, how to use your existing skills to support LGBTQ+ campus community members, and how to build more inclusive working and learning environments.
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Who is Perspectives for?
Anyone who works at UW (or attends as a student) can benefit from this training. It is written for employees about their workplace practices, policies, and environment.
There is content for people new to learning about LGBTQ+ communities and more in-depth ideas about campus climate and culture for experienced learners.
What can I expect?
This training has text, audio, downloadable files, and interactive activities. You can move through it at your own pace.
Module 1 may take 5-7 minutes.
Module 2 may take 5-15 minutes.
Module 3 may take 45 minutes to one hour.
How can I use Perspectives in my work?
You can complete the modules as part of your own professional development, or work with your supervisor to make it a goal.
You can also encourage your group or staff to take it as a team- everyone can complete on their own and then you can discuss it together.
After that, you could have GSCC staff join you for Q&A and scenario practice! See details below.
Begin Perspectives
Follow these links to get started:
UW staff, faculty, and employees:
LGBTQ+ Perspectives in the OHR system
UW students:
LGBTQ+ Perspectives in Canvas
This training is a partnership between the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC) and the Office of Human Resources’ Equity, Inclusion, & Employee Well-Being (EIEW) and Learning & Talent Development (LTD) teams. If you have any questions, let us know at LGBTQ@StudentAffairs.wisc.edu.
Additional trainings
Office/unit/group consultation
GSCC staff would love to meet with you and consult on the policies, practices, hiring, onboarding, forms, data collection, and/or physical environment in your workplace. We work with you and/or your leadership on establishing inclusive practices.
LGBTQ+ inclusion and intervention
After your team participates in LGBTQ+ Perspectives, GSCC staff can meet with you and your team to discuss Q&A, scenarios, and problem-solving unique to your group, department, or office. Scenario practice will help participants feel more comfortable with problem-solving to support students and colleagues across the spectrums of gender and expression at UW and beyond.
Special Topics Trainings
We can tailor trainings on special topics for the learning outcomes of your group or class. Some common topical workshops include:
- Trans Health & Clinical Practice
- Understanding Campus Climate for LGBTQ Students
Request a Training
The Campus Center offers a variety of educational trainings for groups of students, faculty, and staff across campus. Trainings can be adapted to fit your group size and learning objectives. Fill out the interest form below to request a workshop for your floor, class, unit, or staff:
For more specific questions, please drop by, call the office, or contact one of the pro staff.
