LGBTQIA+ Belonging & Inclusion: Our Responsibilities Inside and Outside of the Classroom  

LGBTQIA+ Belonging & Inclusion: Our Responsibilities Inside and Outside of the Classroom  

Students who identify as LGBTQIA, whether known to us or not, are a part of our communities, our classrooms, our teams, and our advising responsibilities. They are continually looking to us to determine if they are safe, if they are seen, and if they are valued. Drawing from dissertation research, his professional experience, and the labor of other valued colleagues, the presenter will highlight ways in which we can create more LGBTQIA+ affirming spaces for the positive enrichment of all who call our campuses home. This workshop will be held on National Coming Out Day (October 11).

Presenter

Dr. Ben Newhouse (he/him) is the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students at Grinnell College. A proud product of a residential liberal arts institution, Newhouse has spent most of his career as an educator in the same setting specifically in the areas of residence life, student involvement, orientation, student conduct, crisis management, student advocacy, harm reduction, and health and well-being. Newhouse’s research focused on the lived experiences of students who identity as trans and non-binary at small, private, liberal arts institutions in the south. In his spare time, Newhouse aspires to smoke the perfect brisket, entertain grocery store security teams with his in-aisle dances, and be worthy of the adoration that his yellow lab, Mabel, bestows on him unconditionally.  

REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP

Hosted by the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, “Sustaining Belonging: Webinars on Cultivating Inclusive Residential Colleges” blends research with concrete strategies to prepare staff and faculty to support the multiple dimensions of student identity and experience. These webinars unite colleagues across ACM member institutions to engage with subject matter experts on relevant topics to foster more inclusive, equitable, and welcoming campus communities for all students. 

Participation is free. Sessions will be recorded and available for viewing below. Participants are welcome and encouraged to eat lunch while attending these midday virtual sessions.