Carleton University Safer Spaces Program
The Carleton University Safer Spaces Program (CUSSP) is an important University-wide initiative to reduce the impact of homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism on campus, with the ultimate goal of creating a safer campus environment for LGBTQ2S+ members of the University.
This interactive workshop explores the complexity and diversity of LGBTQ2S+ identities and experiences and is designed to enhance participants’ awareness and skills in providing support to members of this community. Through creating a resource network and identifying LGBTQ2S+ positive people and spaces, we can work proactively to better the lives of all members of the university.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this workshop, staff and faculty will be able to:
- Describe the complexity and diversity of sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expression.
- Better understand LGBTQ2S+ identities and experiences.
- Recognize heterosexism, homophobia, and transphobia, and understand how they impact LGBTQ2S+ people.
- Begin practicing allyship with the LGBTQ2S+ community, through:
- Contributing to the creation of a responsive and open environment that is safer for and more inclusive of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
- Participating in efforts to increase the visibility of positive and supportive people and spaces for the LGBTQ2S+ community on campus.
- Identifying skills and strategies to interact with and provide support to members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
What to expect at the session
Session length: 3 hours
This workshop may include the following activities:
- Periods of sitting
- Listening to a facilitator
- Discussion and interaction with colleagues
- Viewing a multimedia presentation
Carleton University embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require a form of accommodation in order to participate fully in this workshop, please contact StudentSupportCertificate@carleton.ca to arrange accommodations.
CACUSS Competencies
- Student Advising, support and advocacy
- Emotional and interpersonal intelligence
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Communication