Safe Zone Program
Miami University affirms our commitment to a diverse and inclusive community in many ways. You can contribute to building this inclusive learning environment by joining us in the Safe Zone program.
Miami University’s Safe Zone invites everyone to create a safer and more supportive campus climate for sexual and gender minorities and their allies. The program was established in 2009 as a collaborative training effort engaging students, staff, and faculty across all departments and offices at Miami University. The Safe Zone mission is to promote an environment where the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) community and their allies flourish intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Towards this end, we envision the program as a visible network of allies who support each other and support individual LGBTQ people. We hope to build a climate where everyone feels safe and accepted.
Safe Zone Trainings
Safe Zone trainings last 2.5 hours, and discusses respectful terminology, transgender concerns, and other topics that will help you become a better ally.
February 16 from 1:30 - 4:00 PM @ Laws 320 (cosponsored by CELTUA)
February 23 from 1:00 - 3:30 PM @ MacMillan 212
April 2 from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ MacMillan 212
To reserve your spot at a Safe Zone training, email us so we can plan ahead.
Trainings can also be scheduled by appointment for groups of 6 or more. If you wish to bring a training to your department, contact glbtq@muohio.edu
Expectations
When you see a person who has displayed the Safe Zone logo (a pink triangle with rainbow dots) you know that this person has self-identified as a supporter and advocate of the LGBT community. You can expect this person to respect your confidentiality, provide you with resources, and listen.
Safe Zone Members
Some participants in the Safe Zone program have elected to have their names listed on this website as a resource to the community. Look for stickers around campus as the number of trained allies grows!
Supplementary Information
Here are some additional resources compiled by the Safe Zone committee.
First edition of the Safe Zone Training Manual
Selected Dates in LGBT History
Laws and Policies in Ohio and at Miami
Statistics about School Climate