1. LGBT(Q) Subpopulation
Kaitlin Heenehan and David McCoy
EDHE 5334
The College Student and the College Environment
2.14.12

2. Overview
• Introduction to LGBT Subpopulation
– Definitions, Reading, Issues,
Recommendations
• Special Guest: Catherine Cotrupi
– Virginia Tech Resources and Beyond
• Coming Out Stars Activity and Discussion

3. Definitions
• Sexual orientation
• Gender Identity
• Transgender
• Sexual Identity
• Transsexual
• Intersex

4. Q?
Questioning or Queer?
LBGT or LGBTQ?

5. Vocabulary
Continuum vs. Binary
Lack of adequate terms

6. From Gohn & Albin (2006)
Chapter by Annemarie Vaccaro
• Statistics
• Homophobia vs. Heterosexism
• Theories of Identity Development
• Coming out process

7. Issues/Implications
• Campus Climate
– Violence/harassment
– Attitudes
– Groups/Places for potential conflict
• Potential Correlations
– Deteriorated academic performance, mental
health issues, substance abuse, eating
disorders, suicidal thoughts/actions
• Identity Struggles
• Risk isolation/attrition

8. General Recommendations
• Address policies, practices, services,
resources, individual/group attitudes
• Learn inclusive language/vocabulary
• Allies- be one, be active, encourage
others, educate others
• Institutional commitments
• Become educated and involved

9. Catherine Cotrupi
LGBTQ Coordinator for Multicultural
Programs and Services (MPS)
Email: cotrupi@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-8584
Office: 150 Squires