Purpose of the Workgroup: The LGBTQ+ Inclusion Workgroup was created to improve LBGTQ+ policies and practices and to further create a culture of support and inclusion within Towson Athletics. The LGBTQ+ Inclusion Workgroup also serves as contact people for student-athletes, coaches and staff.
Towson University Athletics Resources
Towson University Athletics values and embraces diversity by cultivating and fostering a climate that is based on the principles of respect and inclusion, enriches the educational experience of students and supports safe, positive and inclusive workspace that promotes excellence and accountability at all levels. Towson Athletics strives to reflect the diversity of its community, promote equitable opportunities and foster an inclusive climate. To these efforts, Towson University Athletics offers a variety of programs and support services to foster an inclusive climate, many of which can be found below. The Student-Athlete Handbook outlines various policies and procedures related to diversity and inclusion and Real Response is a tool available to student-athletes to report concerns.
TUAIDE: https://towsontigers.com/sports/2021/1/20/towson-university-athletes-for-inclusion-diversity-and-equality.aspx
Own Your Roar –
https://towsontigers.com/sports/2021/8/14/total-tiger-wellness-program.aspx
Gender Equity & Diversity: https://towsontigers.com/sports/2014/7/14/towsongenderequitydiversity.aspx?path=gen
Student-Athlete Handbook – Diversity & Inclusion: https://towsontigers.com/documents/2020/5/29//Handbook_Diversity_Inclusion.pdf?id=13119
TU SAAC: https://towsontigers.com/sports/2014/7/31/gen_0731141427.aspx?path=gen
LEaD Tiger:https://towsontigers.com/sports/2019/9/30/2017-l-e-a-d-tiger.aspx
Real Response: https://www.realresponse.com/
Towson University Athletics Campus Pride Sports Index: https://www.campusprideindex.org/campuses/sportsindexdetails/584?campus=towson-university
Towson University Resources
Towson University values divers and fosters a climate grounded in respect and inclusion, enriches the educational experience of students, supports positive workplace environment, promotes excellence and cultivates the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community. As a result, Towson University has developed a Diversity Strategic Plan and provides resources, training, education and programming through the Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity. Some of these resources and programs can be found in the links below.
Diversity Strategic Plan: https://www.towson.edu/inclusionequity/documents/a_more_inclusive_tu_advancing_equity_diversity_strategic_plan_20_25.pdf
Office of Inclusion & Institutional Equity: https://www.towson.edu/inclusionequity/
Center for Student Diversity: https://www.towson.edu/studentdiversity/
LGBTQ+ Student Development Program: https://www.towson.edu/studentdiversity/lgbtq-student-development/
LGBTQ+ Career Center Resources: https://www.towson.edu/careercenter/students/resources/lgbtq.html
LGBTQ+ Faculty/Staff Association: https://www.towson.edu/inclusionequity/diversity/groups/lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-queer-faculty-staff-association.html
TU Ally Program: https://www.towson.edu/studentdiversity/lgbtq-student-development/services/safespace.html
Rainbow Lounge & Resource Library: https://www.towson.edu/studentdiversity/lgbtq-student-development/resources/lounge.html
Trans on Campus Guide: https://www.towson.edu/studentdiversity/lgbtq-student-development/resources/trans-on-campus.html
Pride Mentor Program: https://www.towson.edu/studentdiversity/lgbtq-student-development/services/mentor.html
Local/National Resources
Additional local and national resources are included below. The campus local/national resources page provide more general resources in the Greater Baltimore area and beyond. The additional links below include organizations and information that are specific to LGBTQ+ Inclusion in sport.
Local/National Resources Campus Site: https://www.towson.edu/studentdiversity/lgbtq-student-development/resources/local-national-resources.html
Athlete Ally: https://www.athleteally.org/
Athlete Ally Equity Index: https://www.athleteally.org/aei/
Athlete Ally Champions of Inclusion Training: http://allylearn.wpengine.com/
You Can Play Project: https://www.youcanplayproject.org/
NCAA Inclusion Website: https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/inclusion
NCAA Policy On Transgender Student-Athletes: https://www.smith.edu/admission/studygroup/docs/NCAA-Policy-on-Transgender-Student.pdf
NCAA Inclusion of Transgender Student-Athletes Best Practices: https://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/Transgender_Handbook_2011_Final.pdf
NCAA Champions of Respect Inclusion of LGBTQ Student-Athletes and Staff in NCAA Programs: https://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/Transgender_Handbook_2011_Final.pdf
NCAA Common Ground Project: https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/inclusion/common-ground
Out Sports: https://www.outsports.com/
LGBTQ+ Inclusion Workgroup Accomplishments:
- Connected with Athlete Ally
- Significant revision and expansion of the Student-Athlete Handbook Diversity & Inclusion section
- Supported TU’s inaugural submission and release of our Campus Pride Sports Index rating
