Working with Spectrum Center
Our campus partners are critical to the work of LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion, equity, justice, and belonging across the University of Michigan. We can't do this without you.
And we're here to support you in DEI 2.0 and beyond. As you develop and improve programs, services, and initiatives for your own school, college, or unit, explore how a partnership with Spectrum Center can support our shared goals and community.
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Consider...
- How have you centered queer and trans people in your DEI efforts?
- What gaps exist in your school, college, or unit? What is in the way of inclusion and equity?
- What have you already accomplished? And, how can you build off of these successes?
Request materials
Spectrum Center has limited quantities of pronoun pins, as well as print informational materials about our work for student audiences. U-M units and organizations can request:
- Pronoun pins (at manufacturer cost)
- Spectrum Center trifold brochures (up to 10 free)
- Spectrum Center 11x17" poster (up to 3 free)
See below for information about research and educational materials. For requests beyond this scope, please contact [email protected]—let's explore how we may still be able to help.
Partnerships
Consultations
If you’re seeking support and consultation on an LGBTQIA2S+ equity initiative for your department, team, or unit, request a consultation with our leadership team (e.g. how to collect queer and trans- inclusive demographic information, creating QT-inclusive events, addressing climate concerns, or advocacy).
If you are seeking support and consultation on an LGBTQIA2S+ equity initiative for your department, team, or unit, request a consultation with our leadership team.
Event and program collaborations
If you have an LGBTQIA2S+ program, event, or initiative, please let us know. We may be able to assist in promotions, and also may be able to co-sponsor, collaborate, or consult. Working together, we can amplify the reach of a program, limit competition for audiences, and better steward university resources. Collaboration: Invite us to partner Co-sponsorship: Invite us to support your program financially or in-kind (e.g. assistance with publicity, volunteers, etc.) You can also have your program added to the LGBTQ+ Events at U-M calendar. U-M community members can add this calendar to Google Calendar to stay on top of events queer and trans events on campus.
If you are interested in collaborating on an event or program, please reach out to our staff team.
Learning and development
Online education resources
If you are in search of online educational resources, visit our web resources for faculty and staff. This includes workshops and trainings, as well a curated collection of research resources and recommendations with the purpose of increasing LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion, belonging, and success at the University of Michigan.
If you are in search of online educational resources, visit our resources for faculty and staff.
Trainings and workshops
Spectrum Center offers two workshops and trainings for students, faculty, and staff, focused on best practices, using affirming language, and developing skills to interrupt homophobia and transphobia.
Resources for faculty, staff, and researchers
We offer a curated collection of research resources and recommendations with the purpose of increasing LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion, belonging, and success at the University of Michigan. These suggestions aim to address frequently asked questions we receive about how to best support LGBTQIA2S+ communities. Ultimately, we want to empower our U-M community to expand their knowledge to affect change, engage in inclusive practices, and support the education and wellbeing of LGBTQIA2S+ students.