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Safe Space Ally Program

The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Safe Space Ally program is a network of faculty, staff and students, who are committed to providing support to LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning/queer) students on campus.

What the Safe Space Ally program Offers 

• Formal training on key concepts and terminology
• The opportunity to increase awareness and understanding around the experiences LGBTQ individuals
• Guidance on how to serve as a source of support
• Encouragement to partake in additional training, self-evaluation of biases, attend LGBTQ events, speak up to support equality and fight discrimination
• The creation of a network of Safe Space Allies (students, faculty and staff) across campus

How Do I Find a Safe Space Ally?

• Look for an 'I AM AN ALLY' sign. These signify the person has completed the required Safe Space training and has agreed to be an ally. 

More About the Training 

• These trainings are open to anyone, regardless of whether you choose to serve as an Ally or not.
• Both Safe Space 1.0 LGBTQ Allyship Workshop and Safe Space 2.0 trainings are required to serve as an Ally. 
• Training opportunities are available each semester, and likely in the summer as well.

Upcoming Safe Space Ally Training
A registration link can be found on MyÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ when upcoming Safe Space workshop/training opportunities are scheduled. All training options are available to students, faculty and staff.   

Email studentinclusion@snc.edu for more information. 

More Resources
Online resources, are available on allyship which can support you in your efforts to serve as as a support to our LGBTQ+ population. Find more resources here.