The SIU campus is committed to ensuring the diversity and inclusion of all students, faculty and staff. Under the leadership and direction of the Dean of Students and other campus administrators, the Center for Inclusive Excellence promotes an environment of collaboration with the entire SIU campus to educate, affirm, evaluate and advocate for excellence and inclusivity.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Campus Facts & Figures
Region: Midwest | |
City/State: Carbondale, IL | |
Locale: Small City (25,000 to 100,000) | |
Student Population (FTE): 14,000 | |
In-State Tuition: $11,000.00 | |
Out-of-State Tuition: $26,000.00 | |
Institution Website: http://www.siu.edu |
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Doctoral/Research University Master's College/University Baccalaureate College/University Public/State University Residential Campus |
LGBTQ Student Opportunities
Colleges and universities want LGBTQ students, faculty and staff to be out and proud as part of the diversity of the campus community. The Campus Pride Index provides campuses the opportunity to come out as LGBTQ-friendly and take responsibility for continually improving their LGBTQ campus climate.
The Campus Pride Index features LGBTQ student opportunities by highlighting the positive work within higher education across the country. Prospective students and families may choose the best LGBTQ campuses searching the tool based on area of study, cost, location, type of campus and LGBTQ-inclusive policy, programs and practice for their college search.
Reminder: Learn more by signing-up for FREE to participate in Campus Pride's LGBTQ-friendly National College Fair Program in eight different cities and the Campus Pride National Online College Fair.
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Commitment to LGBTQ Issues
Our Synopsis
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Resource Center is one of four resource centers in the Center for Inclusive Excellence. The LGBTQ Resource Center provides programming that engages the entire SIU campus and community on LGBTQ issues through a calendar of events, support services and facilitation of a variety of training opportunities throughout the year. The Center for Inclusive Excellence space is a dedicated Safe Zone that provides a welcoming and affirming location on campus for all, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. The LGBTQ Center maintains a library that communicates an all-too-often hidden history. The Center is the primary point of contact for members of the LGBTQ community as it works collaboratively with campus departments, student organizations, university administration, and local community groups to connect students with resources, activities, and support services. The LGBTQ resource center offers LGBTQ and Ally students an opportunity to come together in solidarity and learn about issues that impact the LGBTQ community and allies. We offer Safe Zone trainings regularly, Queer Mentors and Trans*itions as programs out of the resource center to support our LGBTQ students. Additionally, we collaborate with the Saluki Rainbow Network, our LGBTQ student organization, and other individuals and groups to teach and promote diversity and inclusivity.
Featured Quotes
Why you'll love Southern Illinois University Carbondale
I loved getting to know the residents on the Campus Pride Floor and I witnessed many friendships being made throughout the year.
— RA, Campus Pride Living Learning Community
It’s important to have a place where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves, where there are people helping you, supporting you. That’s important me.
— Student, Undergradaute
Highlights & Organizations
Upcoming events
10/1/2020
LGBTQ History Month 2020
10/31/2020
Queer Monster Movie Matinee
10/20/2020
Read This Movie: Moonlight Screening
10/22/2020
Safe Zone Training
Admissions
Admissions Office
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Admissions Office
Admissions
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1263 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: 618-536-4405
Website: admissions.siu.edu
Admission Application Deadline:
May 1st
Overall Campus Pride Index Score
The Campus Pride Index has a strong theoretical research foundation in LGBTQ current programs, practices and policies for safer, more inclusive campus learning environments. The index tool has been tested extensively since 2001 and recently updated with new, higher LGBTQ national benchmarks in 2015.
The Campus Pride Index is a vital tool for assisting campuses in learning ways to improve their LGBTQ campus life and ultimately shape the educational experience to be more inclusive, welcoming and respectful of LGBTQ and ally people. The index is owned and operated by Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-Friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. Campus Pride commends the campuses participating in the index and their willingness to come out, be visible and actively advocate for improving higher education for LGBTQ people.
Note: Prospective students and families are strongly encouraged to research current state laws for any college/university you are considering. The Campus Pride Index is updated annually and only measures current campus policies, programs and practices. Find information about state laws targeting the LGBTQ+ population on the Movement Advancement Project’s Equality Maps at lgbtmap.org/equality-maps.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
LGBTQ-friendly break-down by inclusion factors
Sexual Orientation Score | 5 of 5 |
Gender Identity/Expression Score | 5 of 5 |
LGBTQ Policy Inclusion | 4.5 of 5 |
LGBTQ Support & Institutional Commitment | 5 of 5 |
LGBTQ Academic Life | 5 of 5 |
LGBTQ Student Life | 5 of 5 |
LGBTQ Housing & Residence Life | 5 of 5 |
LGBTQ Campus Safety | 5 of 5 |
LGBTQ Counseling & Health | 5 of 5 |
LGBTQ Recruitment & Retention Efforts | 5 of 5 |
Sections greyed out mean the campus does not offer those services |
LGBTQ-Friendly Report Card
LGBTQ Policy Inclusion
Non-discrimination statement inclusive of sexual orientation | |
Non-discrimination statement inclusive of gender identity/expression | |
Health insurance coverage to employees’ same sex partner | |
Accessible, simple process for students to change their name on university records and documents | |
Accessible, simple process for students to change their gender identity on university records and documents | |
Students have option to self-identify sexual orientation on admission application or post enrollment forms | |
Students have option to self-identify gender identity/expression on admission application or post enrollment forms |
LGBTQ Support & Institutional Commitment
Resource center/office with responsibilities for LGBTQ students | |
Paid staff with responsibilities for LGBTQ support services | |
Ally program or Safe Space/Safe Zone | |
Actively seek to employ diversity of faculty & staff including visible, out LGBTQ people | |
Standing advisory committee that deals with LGBTQ issues | |
LGBTQ alumni group |
LGBTQ Academic Life
LGBTQ studies program | |
LGBTQ specific course offerings | |
Actively recruit faculty for LGBTQ-related academic scholarship | |
New faculty/staff training opportunities on sexual orientation issues | |
New faculty/staff training opportunities on gender identity issues | |
LGBTQ faculty/staff organization |
LGBTQ Student Life
LGBTQ & Ally student organization | |
LGBTQ & Ally graduate student organization | |
LGBTQ social fraternity/sorority | |
Regularly plans LGBTQ social activities | |
Regularly plans educational events on transgender issues | |
Regularly offers educational events surrounding intersectionality of identities for LGBTQ people | |
LGBTQ-inclusive career services |
LGBTQ Housing & Residence Life
LGBTQ living space, theme floors and/or living-learning community | |
Roommate matching for LGBTQ students to find LGBTQ-friendly roommate | |
Gender-inclusive housing for new students | |
Gender-inclusive housing for returning students | |
Gender-inclusive/single occupancy restroom facilities in campus housing | |
Gender-inclusive/single occupancy shower facilities in campus housing | |
Trains residence life and housing staff at all levels on LGBTQ issues and concerns |
LGBTQ Campus Safety
Procedure for reporting LGBTQ related bias incidents and hate crimes | |
Active ongoing training for hate crime prevention | |
Active outreach to LGBTQ students and student organization | |
Trains campus police on sexual orientation issues | |
Trains campus police on gender identity/expression issues | |
Supports victims of LGBTQ sexual violence and partner violence |
LGBTQ Counseling & Health
LGBTQ counseling/support groups | |
Trans-inclusive trained counseling staff | |
Free, anonymous and accessible HIV/STI testing | |
LGBTQ-inclusive health information and safer sex materials available | |
Trans-inclusive student health insurance policy which covers ongoing counseling services | |
Trans-inclusive student health insurance policy which covers hormone replacement therapy |
LGBTQ Recruitment & Retention
Annually participates in LGBTQ admission fairs | |
LGBTQ student scholarships | |
LGBTQ mentoring program to welcome and assist LGBTQ students in transitioning to academic and college life | |
Special Lavender or Rainbow Graduation ceremony for LGBTQ students and allies | |
Admission counselors receive LGBTQ-inclusive training and resources |