About the Office
History
UNC-CH has a long history of working to create an inclusive environment for all students, staff and faculty. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified (LGBTQ) individuals deserve equal respect and treatment within the UNC community, and they contribute an essential element to the diversity of the campus, enriching the intellectual and social life of the entire University.
To continue the great gains the University has made in creating an inclusive learning environment for all students, the Provost and the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs created two full-time positions, a director and an assistant director, to lead a newly, established LGBTQ Center in July 2006. Furthering the accomplishments that were made with the previous LGBTQ Office, the Center will work to create a climate of equality for students, faculty, staff and the broader community.
The UNC LGBTQ Office opened its doors full-time in spring of 2003. The office’s creation is a result of many years of active work on the part of students, staff, and faculty who saw the need for a more centralized and visible space to serve the needs of LGBTQ students and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. This work began in the fall of 2000, when the Provost appointed a committee to review the UNC climate in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity. The Report identified several aspects of the UNC campus and diverse community, which stressed the need for the creation of an LGBTQ Office among its goals.
Mission
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Center works to foster a safe inclusive environment for UNC-Chapel Hill students of all sexualities, gender identities and gender expressions.
