GLEAM: Gay and Lesbian Employees at Miami
GLEAM is a support network for GLBTQ staff and faculty of Miami University. We work with Spectrum and Haven to provide proud role models for GLBTQ students-both personally and professionally. Additionally, GLEAM meets to address and act upon administrative or political issues that affect their lives and the lives of their families.
If you are a faculty/staff member on this campus and wish to connect with others, you can join the GLEAM listserv by sending a message to the GLEAM Listserv.
For more information, please refer to: http://www.orgs.muohio.edu/gleam
You may also wish to find GLEAM on Facebook.
Information for Staff and Faculty
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Miami University does offer domestic partnership benefits for qualified same-sex partners. The affidavit for applying for benefits is located here.
Unlike heterosexual couples, Internal Revenue Code states that same-sex domestic partner benefits granted to employees may be taxable to the employee at fair market value. More information is available here.
GLEAM has an excellent summary of benefits available at Miami.
Opportunities
Staff and faculty are invited to join us at all events sponsored by GLBTQ Services. By being open LGBT and allied people, you can provide role models and resources for students. By being present at events, you can help build an open and inviting community. We would especially like to see you at these annual events:
- Welcome Back Reception, held in August
- National Coming Out Day advertisment, published in October
- Spectrum Thanksgiving, held in November
- GLBT Gala, held in February
- Pride Parade, held in March
- Lavender Graduation, held in late April/early May