The document discusses the President's Commission for Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation at Slippery Rock University. The Commission strives to embrace diversity and promote understanding of differences through advocacy and education. It aims to assess campus climate regarding LGBT+ individuals, address intolerance, and advise the President on inclusion. The Commission is made up of students, faculty, staff and administrators appointed by the President who work to advocate for institutional changes that make SRU more respectful and supportive of all people.

1. Gender Identity &
Sexual Orientation
President’s Commission for
“Embracing the spectrum
of Gender Identity and
Sexual Orientation through
advocacy and education.”
Respect for Individuals in the community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment
that respects,encourages and promotes the talents
and contributions of all. SRU values a community
with a shared sense of purpose, where people
demonstrate mutual respect and appreciaton.
SRU values diversity that honors and includes all
persons, regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic
heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion,
sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in
academic and extracurricular endeavors, in the
working environment and in the daily life of the
University community.
Morrow Way
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Contact Information:
Office of the President
Slippery Rock University
Old Main, Room 300
1 Morrow Way
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Phone:
724.738.2000
Commission Website:
www.sru.edu/pages/13630.asp
Stay Connected
SRU GISO
giso@sru.edu
@SRUGISO
Projects of Interest Include
(but are not limited to):
National Coming Out Day
Homecoming Parade
Safe Zone
Day of Silence
LGBT Panel Discussion
Respect Statement
LGBT Alumni Event

2. Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
President’s Commission for
Who are we?
Our Mission
Our Goals
Commission members are dedicated in
spreading the message of awareness and
equality of gender identity and sexual
orientation through education and advocacy.
Members are appointed by the President of
the university and consist of approximately
eight members, as well as a chair or
co-chairs.Compostion may include students,
faculty, staff and administration members.
Both individuals of the LGBT+ community
and allies make up the Commission. All
Commission members are Safe Zone trained
and expected to attend at least two
meetings per semester. Each member works
together and strives to embrace divery on
the Slippery Rock University campus.
The President’s Commission for
Gender Identity and Sexual
Orientation strives to address LGBT
issues that move Slippery Rock
University toward a more inclusive
and supportive campus climate that
is free of discrimination, intolerance
and bigotry. We work toward an
understanding and appreciation of
differences in our diverse faculty,
staff, and students.
• Assess campus climate as it pertains to
LGBT+ persons and make
recommendations for improvement.
• Address heterosexism, homophobia, and
anti-gay abuse or violence, should such
incidents occur.
• Advise the President regarding LGBT+
issues and inclusion, as well as work to
alleviate barriers and obstacles.
• Recommend changes that may become
part of the university curriculum or
training programs to enable students,
faculty, and staff to function in a diverse
society.
• Serve as advocates for, and leaders of, the
institutional changes, required for SRU to
become a multicultural campus community,
respectful of all people.
• Promote activities that demonstrate the
university’s commitment to diversity.
• Review campus policies for their effect on
LGBT+ persons addressing issues of
adverse impact.
• Provide a vehicle for communication
between LGBT+ students, faculty, staff and
university administration.