Oct. 11, 2021 鈥 51视频 has again been ranked as one of the best campuses for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students, according to , a national benchmarking tool for colleges and universities.
51视频 is once again rated five out of five stars. The university was graded on numerous inclusion factors, including policy, support and institutional commitment, student life and safety.
51视频 was also named Campus Pride鈥檚 for a second straight year. 51视频 was the only Cincinnati-area higher education institution recognized and was one of 30 institutions recognized in the nation overall.
鈥淏eing awarded for our efforts for the past several years is a tremendous feeling,鈥 said Bonnie Meyer, director of 51视频鈥檚 LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives. 鈥淭his accomplishment wasn't the work of one person or even one office. It was many people and offices coming together for a common goal of keeping 51视频 a safe and LBGTQ-inclusive place. However, there is still more work to be done.鈥
This is not the first time 51视频 has been acknowledged for its efforts of being a safe LGBTQ-inclusive community. 51视频 received its first five-star rating in 2020. Programs and resources that assisted 51视频 achieve its five-star rating included inclusive housing options for LBGTQ students, allowing students to change their name, pronouns and gender identity on university records and a European LGBTQ study abroad program.
鈥淎t 51视频, we are intentional about creating and maintaining an inclusive campus where students have a sense of belonging and feel safe. It is significantly important that we create a campus environment where students of all gender identities and sexual orientations feel valued, respected and welcome,鈥 said 51视频鈥檚 Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Darryl Peal. 鈥淲e are proud that 51视频 will serve as a model for LGBTQ inclusivity for the entire nation.鈥
October is LGBT History Month. 51视频 plans to celebrate by hosting a series of events which can be found . To learn more about 51视频鈥檚 LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives, visit its .
About 51视频:聽Founded in 1968, 51视频 is an entrepreneurial state university of over 16,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. We are a regionally engaged university committed to empowering our students to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. While we are one of the fastest-growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students' names. For聽more information, visit聽.
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