Access and Equity for All Students: Meeting the Needs of LGBT Students. Report 09-14

Autor/in	Angeli, Mallory
Institution	California Postsecondary Education Commission
Titel	Access and Equity for All Students: Meeting the Needs of LGBT Students. Report 09-14
Quelle	(2009), (4 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Substance Abuse; Advisory Committees; Academic Persistence; Student Surveys; Homosexuality; Special Needs Students; Access to Education; Equal Education; Educational Environment; Student Needs; College Students; Student Personnel Services; At Risk Students; Mental Health; Health Needs; Family Relationship; Data Collection; Educational Policy; Advocacy; Professional Development; Instructional Materials; Social Attitudes; Social Bias; California + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Drug use; Drug consomption; Drogenkonsum; Beratungsstelle; Schülerbefragung; Homosexualität; Sonderpädagogischer Förderbedarf; Education; Access; Bildung; Zugang; Bildungszugang; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Collegestudent; Psychohygiene; Data capture; Datensammlung; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Sozialanwaltschaft; Lehrmaterial; Lehrmittel; Unterrichtsmedien; Social attidude; Soziale Einstellung; Kalifornien
Abstract	Access and equity for all students in California colleges and universities is a high priority of the California Postsecondary Education Commission. Over the past year, CPEC staff have reviewed research, collected data, convened an advisory committee, and hosted a panel of experts, students, and advocates on the issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students. LGBT students face many challenges that require additional campus services and resources for them to be successful in college, according to research and experts in the field. Compared to heterosexual students, LGBT students face higher rates of mental health problems, sexual health risks, substance abuse, and family issues leading to negative health outcomes. Another significant issue is the lack of data and limitations in collecting that data. Data comes only from optional student surveys. Without consistent longitudinal data, it is impossible to track and assess LGBT student persistence and degree completion. This paper outlines policy recommendations supported by research and by individuals working in advocacy for LGBT students in higher education. Because many campuses face similar challenges in creating supportive campus climates, and some have already adopted practices and policies, CPEC recommends that campuses share best practices on policies, professional development, training materials, and other resources. This repository of information can enhance the efforts of systems and individual campuses and reduce planning and implementation costs. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	California Postsecondary Education Commission. 770 L Street Suite 1160, Sacramento, CA 95814. Tel: 916-322-9268; Fax: 916-327-4417; e-mail: Publication_Request@cpec.ca.gov; Web site: http://www.cpec.ca.gov
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10