Indiana University

Last edited Sunday, 22 Apr 2012

Basic Information

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Public/Private:

Public

City:

Bloomington

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Degrees Offered:

Undergraduate

Graduate

Professional (MBA, JD, etc.)

Vocational/Technical

Administrative and Legal Protections

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The Code
Part I: Student Rights
B. Right to Freedom from Discrimination
Students have the right to study, work, and interact in an environment that is free from discrimination in violation of law or university policy by any member of the university community. Students at Indiana University are expected to respect the rights and dignity of other students, faculty, and staff.
The university will not exclude any person from participation in its programs or activities on the basis of arbitrary considerations of such characteristics as age, color, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
A student has the right to be free from such discrimination by other students that has the effect of interfering with the student’s ability to participate in programs or activities of the university.
http://www.iu.edu/~code/code/rights/discrimination/index.shtml

Local Laws:

BLOOMINGTON’S NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:
"It is the public policy of the city to provide all citizens equal opportunity for education, employment, access to public accommodations and acquisition through purchase or rental of real property including but not limited to housing, and to eliminate segregation or separation based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or handicap, since such segregation is an impediment to equal opportunity."

Campus Life

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Campus Climate:

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Housing Policy:

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Gender-Neutral Housing Options:

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Special Interest Housing:

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Facilities:

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Sports:

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Courses and Programs of Study:

Gender Studies is a transdisciplinary department engaging students in the study of gender and the intersection of gender with other substantive categories of analysis and identity, including race, sexuality, class, disability, and nationality. Our curriculum offerings push students beyond commonsense accounts of gender to examine its complex constructions in our different historical epochs, in various cultural arenas, and varying global processes. Gender Studies engages with a wide variety of innovative approaches and methodologies, broad in reach - yet unified through a critical angle of vision. http://www.indiana.edu/~gender/

Fraternities and Sororities:

SIGMA PHI BETA mlathery@indiana.edu www.sigmaphibeta.org/indiana/ The Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Beta Fraternity offer a safe-zone for gay, transgender and allied college men within a heteronormative Greek organization. The Beta Chapter at IU is committed to community service in Bloomington and throughout Indiana. Members are encouraged to complete at least 15 hours of community service each semester so they can ensure they are making a positive impact on their community. The Beta Chapter has worked with several organizations around Bloomington to accomplish this. THETA NU XI MULTICULTURAL SORORITY http://www.iub.edu/~tnx Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority is the most diverse sisterhood available on Indiana University's campus. We promote leadership, multiculturalism & self improvement through academic excellence, involvement in and service to the campus and community.

Safety and Security:

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Healthcare

Campus Health Services:

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Local Health Care Providers:

MONROE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(812) 349-2543
Offer free anonymous and confidential testing and counseling. Free condoms. Call for hours.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD
http://www.ppin.org/
We choose...to provide comprehensive reproductive health care – confidentially,
compassionately, affordably; to protect through prevention – educating honestly and accurately.

POSITIVE LINK
www.iuhealthbloomington.org/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH000147
Providing most services at no cost, Positive Link is one of 12 Indiana care
coordination sites for people who are living with HIV/AIDS. Based at Indiana University Health Community Health, we serve seven counties in south central Indiana: Bartholomew, Brown, Greene, Johnson, Lawrence, Monroe and Owen. If you are not a resident of these counties, we can help direct you to the HIV/AIDS service program in your area. Our focus is HIV testing and extensive
care coordination for those living with HIV/AIDS. In addition, we serve as a community resource regarding HIV/AIDS education and awareness. We also offer Hepatitis testing.
812.353.9150 OR 800.313.4645

Health Insurance:

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Records and Identity Documents

Registrar's Office:

Name Change Information from the Office of the Registrar – IU Bloomington:

Proving a Change in Name, Date of Birth, or Gender
Generally your state of legal residence has authority regarding your status. There are remedies for amending your name and or gender available through medical procedure documentation and court decisions. To avoid frustration you should seek changes at your state level first.
If your current legal name is different from the name on your birth certificate or lawful status document, you must show legal proof of the name change (showing a link to all name changes).
Acceptable documents supporting a change include:
• Marriage license.
• Divorce decree.
• Court order approving a change of legal name or date of birth.
• Amended birth certificate showing a change of gender.
• Physician’s signed and dated statement that "(your name) successfully underwent all treatment necessary to permanently change (your name)'s gender from (previous gender) to (new gender)."

http://www.indiana.edu/~glbt/name-change/

Course Management System:

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Student ID Card:

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School Email:

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Employment Records:

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Online Profiles:

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On-Campus Resources

Student/Staff Groups:

Keshet

E-mail: hoosier.keshet@gmail.com
Website: http://www.iuhillel.org/groups/

Keshet is a social organization for both cultural and religious LGBTQ Jewish and Jewishly-identified students. Queer coffee klastches, movie nights, shabbatons, and bagel brunches are just a few of the ways we get to know each other! We give a voice to Jewish issues and individuals in the LGBTQ community, while at the same time giving a voice to LGBTQ issues and individuals in the Jewish community. (Hillel sponsored student group)

NOGLSTP at IU

E-mail: gpweber@indiana.edu
Website: http://www.noglstp.net/iu/
NOGLSTP at IU is a self-governing regional group affiliate of the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals, Inc. (NOGLSTP). NOGLSTP was founded in 1980 and is an official affiliate of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). For more information about NOGLSTP, visit http://www.noglstp.org. Everyone is welcome to join. The purpose of NOGLSTP at IU is to encourage and promote an environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) students, faculty, staff, and their partners at Indiana University (especially in the Science departments and S.T.E.M. related fields) that is supportive and inclusive and free from discrimination and bias. (IU registered student group)

OUT @ Kelly

E-mail: oak@indiana.edu
Website: http://www.iub.edu/~oak/
An Organization for LGBT Individuals in the Business School
Out at Kelley serves as the first and only LGBT organization within the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. We emphasize networking opportunities, community involvement, business trips, and community involvement. We ecourage all LGBT students on campus to join. Membership includes, but not limited to, Kelley students, LAMP students, SPEA students, and HPER students. (IU registered Student Group)

Outlaw
E-mail: mlmercer@indiana.edu
Website: http://www.law.indiana.edu/students/activities/lambda/index.shtml
OUTlaw is an alliance of students working to promote equal rights and protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender. Our members are straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered.
Outlaw promotes tolerance within the Law School on behalf of the GLBT community. We also work with other student, alumni, and political organizations to advance equal rights. We host legislative leaders, legal scholars, and community activists to foster the gay rights dialogue within the legal community.
We like to show our enthusiasm for diversity by promoting fun and exciting events for our members and the student body. In addition, OUTlaw serves as a support organization for LGBT law students, a resource for professional contacts, and a liaison to the Administration on issues of concern to the GLBT community.
http://www.law.indiana.edu/students/activities/lambda/index.shtml

QFS, IU LGBTQ Staff and Faculty Listserv
E-mail: qfs@indiana.edu
Welcome to QFS, the lgbtq staff and faculty listserv. QFS is open to all full-time employees at IU, and offers a place for conversation, announcements, organizing, networking, and support. If you have private questions, comments, or concerns about the listserv, please contact qfs@indiana.edu.
QFS has a supplemental OnCourse project site, to which you will be automatically subscribed. Here you will be able to see the other members of the group (under "Roster"). IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT PRIVACY, PLEASE MAKE YOURSELF INVISIBLE ON THIS SITE, OR CONTACT QFS TO REMOVE YOU FROM ONCOURSE. We are hoping that OnCourse will offer a place for networking and for continuing conversations begun on the listserv. If an issue elicits a great deal of commentary, we hope the discussion will move to an OnCourse forum -- this allows for a more fluid conversation and limits the number of emails to your inbox.
After subscription to the listserv, you will receive notification that you've been added to the OnCourse site. For more information, see the "OnCourse instructions/tutorial" document in the site's "Resources" section. For questions or concerns regarding thiis site in particular, contact Anna Saraceno at saraceno@indiana.edu.
Thanks for subscribing and please spread the word to any colleagues who might be interested in QFS.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Equality (SAGE)
E-mail: ashcarro@indiana.edu
Website: N/A
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Equality (SAGE) is a student organization devoted to advocating for equal rights inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity. We couple campus education with partnerships on state and national campaigns against discrimination to provide IU students a chance to impact the direction of the ongoing struggle for equal rights.
General member meetings occur twice a month and include a rundown of upcoming group events as well as an in-depth roundtable discussion on a specific topic (previous topics have included the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, marriage equality around the U.S., etc).
SAGE recognizes that movements for social justice are interconnected. We strive to build meaningful alliances with other campus and community groups. (IU registered Student group)

GLBTSSS Office Sponsored Student Groups

Sigma Phi Beta
E-mail: jdoneal@imail.iu.edu
Website: http://www.sigmaphibeta.org/indiana/
The Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Beta Fraternity first colonized at Indiana University in the Fall of 2010. We offer a safe-zone for gay, transgendered, and allied college men within a heteronormative Greek organization.
Community Service:
The Beta Chapter at IU is committed to community service in Bloomington and throughout Indiana. Members are encouraged to complete at least 15 hours of community service each semester so they can ensure they are making a positive impact on their community. The Beta Chapter has worked with several organizations around Bloomington to accomplish this.
Every semester each brother completes on average 15 hours of volunteer work in addition to various fundraisers. Here at IU we are committed to raising at the least $1000 per semester for various charities across Bloomington.
Brotherhood:
The members of the Beta Chapter have grown very close as they have grown the chapter from interest group to colony, and finally to chapter status. This close-knit group of brothers provides a strong support network for members and will set a great example for future pledge classes.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/204061102938341/

Rainbow Cycling
E-mail: rainbowcycling@gmail.com
Website: http://www.facebook.com/RainbowCycling
Rainbow Cycling is a Little 500 team dedicated to celebrating diversity and creating positive racing experiences for both men and women. Any individual interested in competing in Little 500 or training for cycling in a GLBT-friendly atmosphere is welcome to participate in team training rides and other events.

All group descriptions available at http://indiana.edu/~glbt/campus-groups/

Resource Center:

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Student Support Services
Indiana University
705 E. 7th St.
Bloomington, IN 47408-3809
Phone: (812) 855-4252
http://www.indiana.edu/~glbt/
glbtserv@indiana.edu

Part of the Division of Student Affairs, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Student Support Services office serves as a resource and information center for campus and community individuals, groups, events, and activities. The office provides a welcoming environment for individuals seeking to grow in their understanding of GLBT issues. Overseen by the GLBT Student Support Services Advisory Board, our office also works in conjunction with IU's student groups, offices and many community, state and national organizations.

Indiana University offers a variety of support and academic services that may be of special interest to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and ally individuals. Student organizations and community groups also provide numerous support, social, and educational opportunities. Many of these resources are described in this website. For more detailed information, contact the GLBTSSS office at 812-855-4252 or email: glbtserv@indiana.edu. Also, please take a look at our downloadable brochure (PDF). Click Here to view our new PSA video about the office!

Academic Departments:

http://www.indiana.edu/~gender/

Trainings and Workshops:

Positive Space is an initiative of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Student Support Services office that will enable staff and faculty to identify a positive space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two spirit and questioning students, staff, faculty, alumni and allies on the Indiana University Bloomington campus.
Positive Space at Indiana University Bloomington attempts to eliminate the patterns of silence that continue to marginalize lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, staff and faculty by making available a Positive Space sticker or poster to post on your office door, backpack, window, etc.

http://www.indiana.edu/~glbt/positive-space/

Career/Employment Center:

The Career Center earned an A+/Gold ranking from the Out for Work Career Center Certification Program for 2012.

Religious and Spiritual Organizations:

BLOOMINGTON FRIENDS QUAKERS
Affiliated with the national organization for GLB understanding.
http://qwgb.blogspot.com/

BETH SHALOM
http://www.bethshalom-bjc.org/
Congregation Beth Shalom is a house of community, of learning and of prayer that provides a unifying Jewish focus for its diverse
membership as congregants explore their identity as Jews and their relationship as Jews to the larger community.

EPISCOPAL CAMPUS MINISTRY AT IU
http://www.indiana.edu/~canterby/
Episcopal Campus Ministry is an inclusive community within the academy of Indiana University.

FIRST UNITED CHURCH OF BLOOMINGTON
www.firstunitedchurchbloomington.org/
First United (ABC/UCC) is an inclusive, progressive faith community. We feel lead spiritually to understand the Bible seriously, rather than literally. We are very close to campus!

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
www.fcc-blmgtn.org/
We are a Disciples of Christ congregation called to demonstrate true community, a deep Christian spirituality, and a passion for justice.

LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY
www.indiana.edu/~lutheran/ Lutheran Campus
Ministry is an inclusive ministry in Christ where we cultivate thoughtful discipleship.

SANSHIN ZEN COMMUNITY
www.sanshinji.org
Sanshinji was designed to be a different kind of practice - “community without boundaries,” doing work that would help connect and educate practitioners and teachers all over America.

ST. THOMAS LUTHERAN
www.stlconline.org/
"Reconciled in Christ" congregation providing worship, educational and service opportunities for all people.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL
WWW.TRINITYBLOOMINGTON.ORG
Integrity is a national organization of gay and lesbian Episcopalians and their families and friends.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
www.uubloomington.org/
As a vibrant and accepting liberal religious community, we celebrate diverse beliefs and support individual searches for truth and meaning.

UNITY OF BLOOMINGTON
www.unityofbloomington.org/
A center for spiritual growth, offer opportunities to transform our lives and to realize the truth of our divinity by learning the principles of practical Christianity and experiencing the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Community Resources

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General LGBT Organizations:

BLOOMINGTON GAY MEN'S FELLOWSHIP
pdmckinn@indiana.edu
BGMF sponsors 2nd Sunday monthly potluck suppers for gay and bisexual men in the home of a different host.

FAIRTALK
http://fair-talk.org/
A grassroots group made up of individuals engaged in community organizing and action. Our goal is to foster discussions in diversity to
promote fairness for all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Check out our Involvement section to learn how taking even a small action can make a big difference. info@fair-talk.org

ILLUMENATE www.facebook.com/IlluMENate
Illumenate is South-Central Indiana's preeminent Men's Social Group for Gay/ Bisexual/Trans men between the ages of 18 & 28.

QUARRYLAND MEN'S CHORUS
www.quarryland.org/
The Quarryland Men’s Chorus sing a mixed repertoire of classical, traditional, and contemporary song. The mission
of the chorus is to affirm through music the positive nature of the gay community.

BOXCAR BOOKS www.boxcarbooks.org
Large selection of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender books and magazines, along with many other topics of social equality and welfare.

GLB SPEAKERS BUREAU
Provides presentations on sexual diversity to classes, residence halls and other groups. Services offered to university and
area groups. To volunteer, or request a panel, email: kathbrow@indiana.edu

Miscellaneous

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