The Office of Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Bisexual Services is an administrative office within the University's Division of Student Affairs. This office is a resource created to assist those students who are struggling with their sexuality, in need of information on sexual orientation or issues for personal and/or academic use. This office is staffed by a Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and volunteers.

Our services and programs support the needs of lesbian, gay, transgender, and bisexual (l/g/b/t) students, faculty, and staff at West Chester University for information pertinent to their lives; for acknowledgment that they are valued members of the West Chester Community; for the security of knowing they have a voice within the university; and for a sense of community, with recognition of the diversity within this community.

We are also a resource for anyone on campus who wants to know more about l/g/b/t life and culture, or who wants to discuss l/g/b/t-related issues or concerns.

Safe Space & Support: Our office space is itself "safe space", available to individuals or groups who want to meet, talk, or browse through our resource materials in private. Our office offers two resource staff members who are available for students to discuss any l/g/b/t-related matters in an atmosphere of privacy and respect. We work with and support the efforts of campus l/g/b/t groups. We also provide support, consultation and referrals on l/g/b/t issues to campus departments and programs.

We provide events and programs ranging from the entertaining to the academic, including, but not limited to the following:

Student Group for LGBT Students and Friends Outreach Workshops Current Periodicals & Resource Library Peer Support Social Programs Community Resources Outreach Programs: Our office staff and Volunteer Outreach Program speakers are available to speak to campus groups on l/g/b/t-related topics. We believe that knowledge reduces prejudice and increases respect and understanding.

This program began because our l/g/b/t students are nearly invisible on our campus and often find the climate uninviting and hostile. These conditions defeat attempts at fostering student development and growth making it difficult for l/g/b/t students to receive all the benefits of a quality education. Participants in this program can be recognized by the "LGBT Safe Place" sticker they have posted in their office. If you are interested in becoming an active participant in this program, please contact the LGBT Services Office to arrange for a training session.