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.
Finding Support in Oxford
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.
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.
Miami University Police Department (MUPD)
Emergencies: 911; Non-Emergencies: 513-529-2222
http://www.units.muohio.edu/psf/police
The MUPD is a knowledgeable team, competent in their assessment of anti-gay and other bias-motivated hate crimes. The Office of 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.
GLBTQ Courses
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