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Delta State University received a $3,500 grant from the LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi to apply to the Safe Space initiative on campus.The mission of Safe Space is to further safety, value, and inclusivity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning people at Delta State by fostering a supportive learning and working environment.<\/p>\n
The $3,500 grant is the maximum amount awarded by the LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi in the planning category. The money will be used to purchase curriculum and promotional materials, provide incentives for participants, and make other improvements to the longstanding campus effort. Delta State\u2019s Safe Space is part of a national training program.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the new Safe Space coordinator, it was imperative for me to delve into this program so that it informs as many faculty, staff, students, and community members as possible on crucial matters such as gender and sexual identify, homophobia, discrimination, fear of reprisal, and being an ally for the LGBTQ community,\u201d said Dr. Jacqueline Goldman, assistant professor of psychology. \u201cThe money from this grant will extend the reach of this vital program and enhance the trainings for our campus.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Merideth Van Namen, interim division chair of counselor education and psychology, added, \u201cThis grant will provide the means for Dr. Goldman to expand contributions in both breadth and depth to educate and support the university faculty, staff, and students on such an important topic as LGBTQ.\u201d<\/p>\n
LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi grant evaluators praised Delta State in an email \u201cfor the wonderful work you\u2019re doing for Mississippi\u2019s LGBTQ citizens. We are very proud to have your organization among the first group of grant recipients.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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