Welcome!

The LGBT Resource Center is open for all students to learn, explore and meet new people in a safe and welcoming environment.  We have a library of books, movies and magazines available to borrow.  We are available to do workshops, programming and events for your classes, student organizations and departments. We also have a newsletter - let us know if you'd like to subscribe!


Office Hours

Please feel free to contact us or stop by if we can help you with anything! We are located in 233 Lake Ontario Hall.  Call us at 616-331-2530 to set up an appointment, or just stop on by!  We love visitors!

The LGBT Resource Center enhances the mission of GVSU by helping to create an inclusive, supportive and affirming environment for all students. The center supports the educational achievement and personal growth of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersex students and allies through direct student support services; education and training for students, faculty and staff; and collaborative relationships with academic units and community organizations.  The center offers an open and friendly environment that welcomes anyone seeking information on LGBT issues. 

Vision

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center is the focal point for GVSU’s proactive approach to assuring that the institution offers an inclusive, supportive and affirming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersex students and allies.  Among GVSU students, the center is known for its welcoming environment, wide variety of helpful resources, involvement of peers in center operations, and commitment to trusting relationships honoring privacy and confidentiality.  The center fosters institution-wide collaborations aimed at aligning GVSU policies, practices and programming with best practices related to addressing LGBT and other human rights issues.  The Center maintains strong connections with community, regional, state and national LGBT and other human rights organizations, drawing on their resources and contributing to their work in supporting the LGBT population and the creation of a safe and equitable society. 

Values

• We promote a culture of respoect, compassion, and appreciation for diverse populations and perspectives.
• We value liberal education, modeling critical thinking and problem resolution skills in all that we do.
• We value student empowerment, with student voices and leadership shaping the work of the center.
• We value collaborative connections with other members of the university and surrounding community.
• We are committed to trusting relationships in which privacy and confidentiality are honored.