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RA TOOLKIT
As RAs, you are important Allies in our Trojan Family because you interact with many students and are often the first link to campus services. It is important to stay aware of current LGBT information.
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LGBT ACTIVITIES
Below are some educational exercises you can utilize as ice breakers, activities or even programs. If you would like a LGBT staff member to facilitate them, then let us know.
Early Learning About LGBT People
What I've Always Wanted to Know
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RAINBOW FLOOR
The Rainbow Floor is located in Century Apartments II on the second floor in wing C. This is a perfect floor to collaborate with on possible programs.
The Resident Advisor is Armando Quiroz. If you are interested in collaborating with the floor, please e-mail Armando at rainbow@usc.edu.
Or if you have residents interested in applying for the floor, please visit the floor’s web-site.
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24/7 SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Teenline: 1.800.852.8336
The Trevor Project: 1.866.488.7386
CA Youth Crisis Line: 1.800.843.5200
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Helpful Information for Resident Advisors
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This web page is for University of Southern California Resident Advisors. It provides RAs with resources, activities and programming ideas addressing the diverse perspectives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) students. If you have any questions, about this page’s content, please e-mail LGBT Resource Center Director Vincent Vigil.
Resources for LGBT Residents
LGBT Mentoring Program - The mentoring progam students that question their same gender attractions. Students are partnered with a mentor who has dealt with similar internal struggles about their own sexuality. Please have student complete the application.
U Rap - U Rap is a weekly discussion group (every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in URC 103), where students talk about current 'hot topics' in the LGBT community. The group also coordinates fun activities like bowling, movie nights, etc. This is a great place for LGBT students who want to meet other LGBT students in an intellectual, yet still fun setting. For information please email Jarod Wunneburger at urap@usc.edu.
GLBTA - GLBTA is the Program Board umbrella student assembly for the many LGBT student organizations. If students want to join an organization, (i.e. Ally Alliance QUEERS, etc.) and help coordinate events, then send them to GLBTA. Meetings are every Monday at 7 p.m. in TSC 206. For more information, click here.
Free Events - All students, straight or LGBT, can attend our events. Ranging from GLBTA’s National Coming Out Week to the center’s Ally Discussions. For a list of fall events, click here.
Resources for Resident Advisors
Become an Ally - It is important for you to acknowledge your support for LGBT students. You can easily become a registered Ally by attending the Ally Orientation and Introduction sessions. After this session, you will receive your Ally sticker for your door. If you cannot attend, email Vincent to schedule a separate meeting.
Speakers Bureau - The bureau will provide you with student speakers and ideas for possible LGBT-theme programs. Please review the bureau packet for additional information. This a great resource, use it!!
Ally Discussions - RAs are welcome to bring their residents to the monthly Ally discussions. They are the first Thursday of every month. Free lunch and refreshments! For a list of the discussions, click here. To RSVP for the discussions, click here.
USC QUICK LINKS
GLBTA - Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Assembly
GPSS LGBT - Graduate & Professional Student Senate Concerns Committee
Undergraduate Campus Organizations
Lavender Commencement Celebration
LGBTQ Faculty & Staff Alliance
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