The University of Tennessee

Commission for LGBT People

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Chancellor's Honors 2012

Congratulations to Lauren and Juliet!!!


Awards 2012

Juliet Meggs -- 2012 LGBT Student Leadership Award
Lauren Hill -- 2012 LGBT Advocate Award

Welcome to the Commission for LGBT People


The Commission for LGBT People at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville was established by Chancellor Crabtree in November 2006. The Commission held its first meeting on December 12, 2006.
[Commission Bylaws - Revised May 2011]

Commission members are appointed by the chancellor. The Commission for LGBT People at UT Knoxville is comprised of LGBT faculty, staff, students, as well as LGBT allies*.

The Commission shall:

  • Recommend changes in policy or procedure relative to the concerns of LGBT people;
  • Make recommendations concerning new and existing academic, professional development, and extracurricular programs;
  • Recommend and encourage research to assess the status of LGBT people at The University of Tennessee (UT) and compare their status with that of LGBT people at other institutions and agencies;
  • Advise and consult with all University officials on the needs and status of LGBT people; and
  • Provide information to the campus and community on Commission and University programs and activities related to LGBT people.

*An Ally is a non-lesbian, gay man, bisexual, or transgender person who works towards combating homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism, both on a personal and institutional level.


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