For Allies
What is an LGBT Ally?
An ally to the LGBT community is any person who affirms the experiences and rights of LGBT People. Allies make a conscious effort to fight heterosexism,homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia .
University of Michigan LGBTQ Ally Program
In March 2005, the University of Michigan joined more than 140 other colleges and universities by implementing the LGBTQ Ally Program through the Spectrum Center. The purpose of having the LGBTQ Ally Program is to promote a campus community in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
LGBTQ Ally Program participants attend two, four-hour sessions designed to strengthen their ability to serve as allies to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students, staff, and faculty at the University of Michigan. After completion of both sessions, participants receive the LGBTQ Ally Program logo and Ally t-shirt as a way to let others know that they support the right of lgbtq people at the University of Michigan to fair and equal treatment. The logo and t-shirt also let others know that they can turn to these individuals for support or information about LGBTQ people and issues.
How to Become an Ally
To become an ally, you must:
1. Complete and submit an application electronically to Gabe Javier at javiergc@umich.edu.
2. Attend a training to become a member:
Trainings have been completed for this semester. Stay tuned for information on training opportunities, or to request a training for your group or department, contact Gabe Javier at javiergc@umich.edu.
3. Agree to uphold the goals, values, and expectations of the program.
For more information about Ally Training, please contact Gabe Javier at javiergc@umich.edu.
Ally Training to Go!
If you have a group, staff, or organization of 10 people or more, we can bring a 7-hour training to you! You will need to provide the space, A/V equipment, and optional snacks. To submit a request for group training, please contact Gabe Javier at javiergc@umich.edu.
All students, staff, faculty and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome to participate.
See also: List of U-M Allies
See also: Coming Out
