Campus Allies
Miami University has something for everyone. On this page, we have set out to give you some places to start looking as you carve out your niche. You will find a list of GLBTQ-centric courses offered at Miami University and the best sources for support that the Miami University campus has to offer.
Support On Campus
Student Counseling Service
195 Health Services Center | (513) 529-4634
http://www.units.muohio.edu/saf/scs/
The Student Counseling Service is a supportive, affirming, and valuing environment in which persons can explore issues related to sexuality, gender identity, and affectionate feelings. Check out the Student Counseling Service website for more detailed information about a variety of services including outreach, individual, couples, and group counseling.
Career Services
Career Services -- GLBT Resources
Here are some resources selected by the staff at Career Services to help you when you're figuring out job opportunities.
Miami University Police Department (MUPD)
Emergencies: 911 | Non-Emergencies: 513-529-2222
The MUPD is a knowledgeable team, competent in their assessment of anti-gay and other bias-motivated hate crimes. GLBTQ Services has an open dialogue with MUPD to ensure the safety of all members of the Miami University community. For non-emergency calls, dial 513-529-2222 to speak with the dispatcher. The MUPD jurisdiction is limited to campus grounds, and non-emergencies off-campus should contact the Oxford Police Department at 513-523-4321. All emergency calls should be directed to 911 for immediate assistance.
Office of Ethics and Equal Opportunity
Hanna House | (513) 529-7157
The Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity (OEEO) ensures that Miami University provides an equitable environment for students, faculty, and staff. This will be achieved with compassion, understanding, and fairness to all parties involved and act as a resource for all members of the university community.
Institutional Diversity
Roudebush 212 | (513) 529-0143
Working out of the Office of the President, the Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity is charged with supporting Miami University's Values Statement and Mission Statement and insuring that each and every member of the Miami community has an opportunity to be involved and included in every aspect of the campus experience.
Bias Reporting
https://www.miami.muohio.edu/phpapps/bir_form/
The Bias Incident Reporting Form provides the entire Miami University community a mechanism for reporting incidents involving acts of hate or bias due to age, ancestry, color, disability, sex or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, race, religious belief, sexual orientation, military or veteran status. This form should not be used if you are currently in a situation where immediate medical, police, psychological, or other emergency services are needed. In case of an emergency, call 911 to get the appropriate services. Only use this form in non-emergency situations.
Finding Support in Oxford
Oxford Police
Emergency 911 | Non-Emergency (513) 523-4321
http://www.cityofoxford.org/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=59
Oxford Police serves the city of Oxford and works jointly with Miami Police to ensure everyone's safety.
Community Counseling and Crisis Center
24 Hour Crisis Line: 513-524-4146
http://www.communitycounselingandcrisiscenter.org/
The Community Counseling and Crisis Center offers counseling to members of the Oxford community, regardless of university affiliation. In addition to these services, a 24-hour crisis hot-line is available by dialing 513-524-4146. Hot-line personnel are well trained and have extensive resources available to help in many situations.
Oxford Community Relations Commission
http://www.cityofoxford.org/CCBIndex.asp?CCBID=10
The commission is charged with the responsibility of studying, investigating, conducting public meetings and public hearings relative to any and all matters of factual situations wherein there is the possibility of the existence of discriminatory practices or prejudice or discrimination which in any manner could conceivably result in any degree of deprivation of the civil rights of any person within the City of Oxford.
Coursework
Consider choosing WMS 2 "Scholarly Studies of Gender and Sexuality" for your thematic sequence. This program examines the forces that impact non-normative genders and sexualities.
The following courses have significant portions of their curriculum dedicated to exploring gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer-life, lives and experiences. Several are interdisciplinary and cross-listed in multiple departments. Be sure to check BannerWeb for the most up-to-date scheduling information.
- COM 281: Mediated Sexualities
- REL 360: Homosexual and Lesbian Experience
- ENG 165: Literature & Sexuality
- ENG 237: Gay & Lesbian Literature
- ENG 410/WMS 510: Queer Theory
- ENG 440: Major American Writers: Virginia Woolf
- ENG/WMS 468: Gender & Genre: Lesbian Fiction
- EDL 282: Culture Studies, Power and Education
- EDL 334: Youth Subcultures, Popular Culture and Nonformal education
- WMS 202: Introduction to GLBT Studies
- SOC/WMS 203: Sociology of Gender Roles