LGBTQIA+ & Women’s Programs

LGBTQIA+ & Gender Based Programs

Salem State University is committed to ensuring our campus is inclusive and affirming of all gender and sexual identities. We offer a wide array of programs, advocacy, and advising to support the LGBTQIA+ and women’s communities on campus.

LGBTQIA+ Coordinator

The LGBTQIA+ Coordinator manages campus-wide educational and social programming, advocacy, and comprehensive support services for LGBTQIA+ students at Salem State University. They serve as a resource, advocate, and advisor to LGBTQIA+ students and also provide programs and training regarding LGBTQIA+ topics, social justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism to the broader campus community.

Make an appointment with Sam Lim, LGBTQIA+ Coordinator by emailing slim@salemstate.edu.

LGBTQIA+ Specialist

Through a partnership with Counseling and Health Services, the LGBTQIA+ Specialist supports LGBTQIA+ programming in the Center for Justice and Liberation, focusing on mental health and well-being. They serve as a resource and advocate for all LGBTQIA+ students on campus.

Contact Melissa Campbell, MSW, LGBTQIA+ Specialist by emailing mcampbell2@salemstate.edu.

Salem State University Police Department LGBTQIA+ Liaison

Officer Glenn Young serves as the LGBTQIA+ Liaison for the Salem State University Police Department. In their role, Officer Young is an additional community resource for LGBTQIA+ students and coordinates departmental programs to support the LGBTQIA+ community on campus.

Make an appointment with Officer Young, UPD LGBTQIA+ Liaison by emailing gyoung2@salemstate.edu.

Annual Events

  • Lavender Graduation
  • Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
  • Queer Prom
  • Rainbow Resource Fair
  • Raspberry Swirl: A Drag Extravaganza
  • SSU Pride Month (October)
  • Women’s History Month (March)
  • Women’s Leadership Retreat

Involvement and Programs

  • The Alliance
  • Intersectional Feminist Collective
  • LGBTQIA+ Affinity Groups
  • Monthly LGBTQIA+ Programming

Trainings

  • Rainbow Rising Retreat for LGBTQIA+ Student Leaders
  • Trans* 101 Training
  • Viking Ally Training

Trans* at SSU

  • Gender-Inclusive Restrooms: There are single-stall, gender-inclusive restrooms in a variety of academic buildings and residence halls across campus. View a map of gender-inclusive restrooms on campus.
  • Gender-Inclusive Housing: Residence life at Salem State is committed to providing an inclusive, comfortable environment for all students. Gender-inclusive housing allows students to select or be assigned suite-mates regardless of gender or sex. All of our first-year housing options have gender-inclusive restrooms with private showers on each floor. This living option is also available to upper-class students. Students who wish to live in gender-inclusive housing should indicate their interest in their housing application or speak with a member of the residence life staff. 
  • Chosen Name: In order to create a consistent name experience for all community members across campus, students at Salem State University may select to use a chosen name different from their legal name to identify themselves. The Chosen Name Policy applies to internal university documents such as class rosters, ClipperCard, and Canvas. Students are able to select and change their chosen name in Navigator. 
  • TGQ Convos: A monthly affinity space for transgender and non-binary students. 

For questions, assistance, or to book a training, please email LGBTQIA@salemstate.edu.

Community LGBTQIA+ Resources

Transgender and Non-binary Specific Resources

Local and State-Wide LGBTQIA+ Resources

National LGBTQIA+ Resources

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