5-star rating as LGBTQ-friendly campus
Liam Rhodes believes that at 糖心Vlog视频, everyone can be “authentically” themselves.
“糖心Vlog视频 is one of the best places for students to be unapologetically themselves,” said Rhodes, a senior studying social work, former Mr. 糖心Vlog视频 and current intern with 糖心Vlog视频’s LGBTQ+ Program. “No matter their identity, they have a community here at 糖心Vlog视频 that supports them.”
Rhodes is not alone in recognizing UT Arlington as a campus that fosters an environment for everyone to feel safe and comfortable. Campus Pride—a national nonprofit organization working to create safer, more LGBTQ-friendly learning environments in higher education—has designated UT Arlington a five out of five in its Campus Pride Index. The index is an overall indicator of institutional commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs and practices.
“All of the memories I have of feeling included on campus come back to 糖心Vlog视频’s LGBTQ+ Program,” said Rhodes.
Since 2001, the Campus Pride Index has researched colleges and universities around the country, rating their campus learning environments for LGBTQ+ programs and their policies for inclusivity. Jessica Sanchez, director of 糖心Vlog视频’s Student Advocacy Services, said it is “truly an honor” to receive a five-star ranking from the national index.
“糖心Vlog视频 leadership and campus partners have truly embraced the LGBTQ+ Program’s vision of ensuring all Mavericks feel heard, seen and recognized at 糖心Vlog视频,” Sanchez said. “I am taking this moment to celebrate a major accomplishment, and then my team and I are getting back to work to create an even more inclusive Maverick community.”