If assigned roommates refuse to live with him or her, inform the LGBTQ student of the available options and allow him/her the freedom to choose the best option
Ensure that handbooks and contracts have a statement regarding nondiscrimination as it relates to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression and indicate where students should go if they feel harassed
New student orientation programs should address LGBTQ issues and make new students understand that LGBTQ students are a welcome part of campus life
In the Financial Aid Office:
Understand how a student’s coming out can affect parents and financial support
Provide information about LGBTQ-specific scholarship opportunities that exist
In Student Development:
Make sure the LBGTQ student organization has adequate professional staff support and an advisor; if needed, assist the group in identifying a local alum or local community member for the task
Ensure that the student government allot funds to the LGBTQ student organization equitably
Insist that Greek organizations have a discussion on how they would deal with one of their members coming out
In Career Services:
Be open to discussing LGBTQ issues with students as these relate to career choice, resumes, interviews, determining the policies of a company, and coming out at work issues
Maintain a list of people who can be used as resources for LGBTQ students
In Health and Counseling Services:
Include sexual orientation and coming out issues, gender identity, and gender expression in the paperwork as options for discussion
Include a variety of partner status options in the paperwork using inclusive language and don't assume your clients are heterosexual
Display some LGBTQ-affirming materials publicly in the center, including LGBTQ magazines and newspapers in the waiting area.
In the Athletic Department:
Have discussions with coaches about how heterosexism and homophobia affect athletes
In the Classroom:
Use examples of LGBTQ people in lectures so they are not marginalized
Be clear with your students that homophobic and heterosexist comments and actions are not acceptable and will be addressed in an educational, informative, and non-threatening manner
In Academic and Student Affairs:
Ensure that publications are written in such a way that LGBTQ students will feel included in the audiences; avoid heterosexist language and assumptions
Include openly LGBTQ students as members of the student work force
When LGBTQ students are harassed or assaulted, make loud official statements condemning such actions and punish the aggressors
Support LGBTQ faculty and staff
Give equal benefits to their partners
Value their perspectives and opinions on your staffs and committees
Invite their partners and families to university functions