Call for National Chairs/Co-Chairs

Are you a NASPA member? Been involved with GLBT issues in higher education? Looking for ways to step up your involvement in the profession AND the association?

The NASPA GLBT Issues Knowledge Community is now seeking nominations for the position of National Chair/Co-Chairs. Successful candidates will become Chair-Elect following the 2009 National Conference and then will take office following the 2010 National Conference and will serve a term up to the 2012 National Conference. The Knowledge Community National Chairs work to serve the collective efforts of their Knowledge Community (KC) and support the overall mission of NASPA. The NASPA Board of Directors approves the nominations of candidates who will be elected by the KC membership. The National Chairs report directly to the National Director of Knowledge Communities.

The position requires:
-Current NASPA membership - preference will be given to individuals who have demonstrated active involvement and engagement in the association.
-Knowledge of, but not necessarily functional area expertise in, issues relating to the GLBT community.
-Demonstration of strong communication skills.
-Demonstration of a strong sense of advocacy for GLBT individuals and issues.
-Provide a new way of looking at GLBT issues and services, and innovation for the delivering of the KC mission.
-Commitment from their home institution to support the KC Chair position and activities.
-Adequate time to lend to the successful completion of the position.

Nominations can be submitted for an individual or pair of individuals either by the individuals themselves, or by someone else who thinks they would make an exceptional candidate. Nominations can be for an individual knowledge community chair, or can be submitted for two people to serve as co-chairs. These nominations should include the name of the nominated individual, their institution, and the rationale for nomination. Nominations should be emailed directly to wsimpkin@barnard.edu. Following nominations, each individual will be asked to complete additional materials to accept their nomination, and for forward to the nominating committee.

Any questions may be directed to the NASPA GLBT Issues Knowledge Community Nominating Committee:
Will Simpkins, wsimpkin@barnard.edu
Carrie Kortegast, kortegas@iastate.edu
Bill Mattera, william-mattera@uiowa.edu
Steve Jacobson, sjacobson@pacific.edu
David Greene, greenedl@umkc.edu

Celebrate Bisexuality Day

Celebrate Bisexuality Day
September 23
History: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celebrate_Bisexuality_Day
Resources: http://www.biresource.net

New LGBT Center Staff

* Congratulations to New Campus LGBT Center Staff:

- Gabriel Bedard is the new Equity Advisor for Sexual Orientations & Gender Identities Access & Diversity at the University of British Columbia

- Craig Cullinane is the new Associate Director of Diversity Services providing LGBT Programs & Services at Suffolk University

- Aaron Fox is the new Assistant Program Coordinator for LGBT Resources in the Student Activities Center at The George Washington University

- Ana Guerriero is the new Coordinator of the LGBTQ Resource Center at the University of Wisconsin, Parkside

- Jolie Harris is the new Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs providing LGBT Programs and Services at Seattle University

- Deanna Hurlbert is the new Asst. Director of the Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender Resource Center at Michigan State University

- Kara Kurczeski is the new Coordinator of Women & LGBT Services for the University of Houston, Clear Lake

- Jenny Kurtz is the new Director of the Office of Diverse Community Affairs and LGB&T Concerns at Rutgers University

- Jen Louie is the new GA for LGBT Services at San Diego State University

- Lauren Mauriello is the new GA for the LGBT & Ally Program at James Madison University

- Jennifer Miracle is the new Associate Director for Intercultural Affairs / Director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center at the University of Georgia

- Alison Reuschlein is the new LGBTQ Services Coordinator for DePauw University

- Emily Rokosch is the new Asst. Director of the LGBT Resource Center at UCLA

- Angela Romagnoli is the new GA for LGBT Resources at CSU San Bernardino

- Lauren Sherry is a new Asst. Director for the Spectrum Center at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

- Sydney Smith is the new Coordinator of the GLBT Resource Center at Metropolitan State University, St. Paul

- Kate Stern is the new Director of of the Queer Trans Resource Center at Bowdoin College

- Ed Warwick is the new Coordinator of the LGBT Resource Center at the University of Virginia

Program Submission Deadline

Hello everyone!

Just a reminder, program proposals are due for the 2009 Seattle conference on September 5th!

Follow the link to the conference main page:

http://www.naspa.org/conference/index.cfm

NASPA's Diversity Resource Database

Check out NASPA’s Diversity Resource Database. This is a searchable database of diversity-related resources for student affairs personnel professional development, for campus-wide initiatives, and for the student-experience. The database was created through consultation with NASPA members, KCs, and staff, and includes resources by focus (e.g., African American experiences, LGBT, disability) and by resource type (e.g., book, article, working models at peer institutions).

The database is a living resource that allows the user to search for topics, as well as recommend them. If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to examine the Diversity Resource Database.

Get excited for Boston!

Hello everyone-

Get excited for Boston! The conference is fast approaching!

I'm looking into activities to do in Boston for the KC while we'll be there. Please let me know if you have any suggestions!

In addition, the KC will have a table at the NASPA Communities Gala on Monday, March 10th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Marriott Back Bay Exhibit Hall. Be sure to stop by and visit your colleagues - or contact me to help staff the table!

~Patrick

The Point Foundation 2008 Scholarships

For those professionals who work with financial aid or LGBT students in need of merit-based financial aid, the Point Foundation is accepting applications until March 1, 2008. Please see below for more information.

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Point Foundation Opens 2008 Application Season; New Application Cycle Begins
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Point Foundation (Point), the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students of merit, announces the opening of its 2008 application season. Students who will be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs for the 2008-09 school year are eligible to apply for the prestigious, multi-year scholarships. The application deadline for this year's scholarships is March 1, 2008.
Point's rigorous selection process for its prestigious scholarships is highly competitive and requires demonstrated academic excellence, leadership skills, community involvement and financial need. Particular attention is paid to students who have lost the financial and social support of their families and/or communities as a result of revealing their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The selection process begins with on-line applications and concludes with face-to-face interviews with selected finalists in April. Point Regent and Selections Subcommittee Chair Shelley Fischel comments, "The application and selection process is rigorous but rewarding. To be part of this process is both a great honor and a great responsibility."