President’s Commission on LGBTQ Affairs
The mission of the President’s Commission on LGBTQ Affairs is to create a more inclusive
and supportive campus and community climate through education, activism, and advocacy
for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Commission Membership
BOARD
Vice Chair – Rick Schulze - fschulze@lockhaven.edu
Treasurer – John Gradel - jgradel@lockhaven.edu
MEMBERS
Jennifer Deitloff - jmd240@lockhaven.edu
Amy Downes - abd350@lockhaven.edu
Kate Fiegel - kaf833@lockhaven.edu
Laura Gardner - lmg474@lockhaven.edu
Matt Girton - mgirton@lockhaven.edu
Angelic Hardy - angelic.hardy@lockhaven.edu
Erin Kennedy - ekennedy@lockhaven.edu
Shawn O'Dell - sodell@lockhaven.edu
Emily Powell Hodges - emp109@lockhaven.edu
Lisette Schillig - lschilli@lockhaven.edu
Carl Sell - cbs24@lockhaven.edu
Julie Stellfox - jms833@lockhaven.edu
Julie Story - jstory@lockhaven.edu
Elsa Winch - ewinch@lockhaven.edu
To become a member please complete a membership form, found here: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/sl4MG65dfz6aX0
There are a variety of committees within the commission:
Identify and advocate for policy related issues on the local, regional, state and national levels. Educate Commission members and campus community regarding policy issues.
Chair
TBD
Assess educational programs.
Chair
TBD
Determines fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for our annual Book Awards.
Chair
John Gradel – jrg5874@lockhaven.edu
Coordinate Lavender Graduation ceremonies in December and April.
Chair
Emily Powell Hodges – emp109@lockhaven.edu
Recruit faculty, staff and students for overall Commission and committees.
Chair
TBD
Coordinate the nominations for the President’s student award given out annually at Spring Convocation.
Chair
Carl Sell – cbs24@lockhaven.edu
Identify, schedule and publicize guest speakers, trainers or entertainers. Develop and implement campus awareness activities. Facilitate collaboration among Commission, Gender & Sexuality Alliance, Gender Equality & Liberation, and other affiliate groups.
Chair
Julie Stellfox – jms833@lockhaven.edu
Coordinate, recruit, train and publicize ally program.
Chair
Shawn O’Dell – sodell@lockhaven.edu
SafeZone
The SafeZone Committee encourages students, staff & faculty to participate in private SafeZone trainings. The mission of SafeZone is to help build support networks for LGBTQ individuals seeking a sense of connection to the campus community. Students who feel connected are much more likely to stay and complete their education. Having safe spaces to go where LGBTQ can feel comfortable with self-expression is vital to personal and academic success. Safe Zone Ally programs help reduce discrimination, harassment, and violence nationally reported to impact LGBTQ populations.
To request a training please complete a request form: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/fe2o89cs30nc4NWJCyLYe1x
Resources
On-Campus Resources
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Campus Counseling Center
- Student & Residence Life
- The Hope Center
- SafeZone
Off-Campus Resources
Gender & Sexuality Alliance
GSA is a student run organization with a similar directive to the Commission. Students work closely with the Commission, often serving on various committees. GSA events are often co-sponsored by the Commission and are noted as such on the Events Page.
Connect With Us
The Commission is dedicated to educating our audience. Our facebook page shares many educational articles, videos and stories of the LGBT Community. In an effort to educate we have established #TerminologyTuesday. Check us out here:
