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UTK Campus Resources / Organizations / Academic Courses


Lambda Student Union
The Lambda Student Union was founded to provide a means of communication between gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, questioning, and straight students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. We serve the area through various educational programs, social activities, and political actions. Our weekly meetings serve as a way of organizing and unifying our community to bring attention to issues which affect each of us -- regardless of our sexualities. Facebook Logo



OUTreach: UTK's LGBTA Resource Center
Stop by the Center to find resources, browse the books, chat with friends, or just hang out. Melrose Hall, F-103. Facebook Logo


LGBTAnet
A discussion list devoted to the sharing of information, news, articles, events, and ideas related to LGBT issues at UTK and in higher education in general. List traffic is sometimes heavy, but a digest version, which only sends one e-mail per day is available. The list is not moderated, but is archived and searchable.


Safe Zone
Safe Zone is a voluntary network of faculty, staff and students who believe that every member of the UT community should have an equal opportunity to grow and learn in safe and open environments. Participants display a Safe Zone symbol to demonstrate their nurturance and commitment to celebrating the invaluable contributions of LGBT individuals and communities.


LGBT Library Research Guide
Writing a paper or doing a project on LGBT issues? This research guide will help you find books, articles, documentaries, and more about LGBT related topics.


GLBTQ Support Group (PDF Flyer)
Sponsored and organized by the Counseling Center, this group meets every Tuesday from 5-6:30 pm in the University Center (UC).
Contact: Dr. Melissa Bartsch (mbartsch@utk.edu)
Phone: 865-974-2196


Student Counseling Center
Each staff member is committed to providing assistance that is culturally-sensitive and affirming to our diverse clientele, which includes students of color, international students, sexual-minority (LGBTQ) students, veterans, students with disabilities, and students from all socioeconomic backgrounds and with varying religious/spiritual beliefs.


Commission for Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgender People
The UT Commission for LGBT People is a body appointed by the Chancellor to advise on planning, implementation, and evaluation of University programs, policies, and services designed to improve the status of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people on the Knoxville Campus. The Commission, in its role as an advocacy group, is committed to the protection and advancement of LGBT students, faculty and staff at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

 

QPR Suidice Prevention Training
Question, Persuade, Refer. Learn how to handle suicide situations.

 

Stop Bias
If you experience or witness an act of bias or a hate crime, call 974-3179 and/or submit a Bias Incident Reporting Form
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.


974-Help Line (for students)
If you are concerned about your well-being or the well-being of a classmate, call 865-974-HELP. Your call with be handled with the utmost concern.

 

946-Care Line (for staff and faculty)
If you are concerned for your welfare or for the wellbeing of another UT citizen, call 865-946-CARE today.

 

UTK Academic Courses with LGBT related content



Classics 384: Gender and Sexuality in Ancient Rome
Examines the Roman view of gender roles and sexuality. Evidence from literature, epigraphy, and material culture is used to consider what the ideals of behavior were for Roman women and men, what constituted deviation from these ideals, and how 'real' Romans may actually have behaved. Writing-emphasis course.

First Year Studies 129: Various Courses/Various Topics
http://web.utk.edu/~froshsem/seminars

History 436: Gender & Sexuality in US History
Topical examination of the role of gender and sexuality in American social and cultural history. Topics include marriage, sexual identity, reproductive rights, interracial sexual relations, courtship and dating. Writing-emphasis course.

Psychology 435: Multicultural Psychology
Issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, spirituality, sexual orientation, and ability level as related to the theory, research, and practice of psychology will be examined. Focus will be on increasing personal self-awareness and knowledge of multicultural issues.

Religious Studies 425: Sexuality and Gender in Early Christianity
Discussions specifically about LGBT content and also opportunity for more in an individual research paper.