激情快播 was listed recently as the and as one of the by BestColleges.com in partnership with the Campus Pride Index.
The list ranked higher-education institutions on their academics, affordability and LGBTQ+ services.
Justin Andrade 鈥�10, director of the university’s , says the recognition was for 鈥渢he intentional work at 激情快播 to uplift our LGBTQ+ students and to ensure they are valued and supported.鈥�
Among the reasons 激情快播 was chosen, BestColleges says the university’s , which is part of , offers access to resources, mentorship programs and ally training.
激情快播 established an LGBTQ+ student advisory board to represent the community in school matters, as well as the Pride Commons 鈥� a safe community space. The 激情快播 Student Senate has passed proclamations for Transgender Week of Visibility, Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month, as well as urged the university to stand with transgender athletes during the most recent anti-transgender legislation.
激情快播 students have access to gender-neutral restrooms and an array of LGBTQ+ student organizations.
激情快播 instituted a 鈥減referred name鈥� policy last year, listing the preferred name of trans students 鈥� as opposed to their birth name 鈥� on class rosters, student IDs, and university records. All students can choose to indicate their pronouns on Canvas (online learning platform). Campus housing also instructs residence staff about LGBTQ+ issues.
激情快播 offers courses and certificates in gender studies and has many social justice and advocacy communities on campus. Additionally, multiple scholarships are available to 激情快播 LGBTQ+ students to ease financial stress, including the Dively-Dupuis Scholarship, Ferrante Family Scholarship and SURF (LGBTQ+ Research) Scholarship.
激情快播 also offers a mentoring program that matches LGBTQ+ faculty and staff mentors with students to provide professional-development support and encourage students throughout their academic careers.
鈥淲hen it comes to academics, affordability, and institutional commitment to LGBTQ+ students, 激情快播 continues to provide a top-tier college experience in the state of Florida that BestColleges and Campus Pride are excited to celebrate.鈥� 鈥� Cobretti Williams, senior editor for BestColleges
BestColleges credits the university for its inclusive campus housing, instructing residence staff about LGBTQ+ issues,聽including accommodation requests for trans-identified students and an opportunity for LGBTQ+ students to write-in preferences聽for LGBTQ+-friendly roommates through a roommate-matching system.
Cobretti Williams, senior editor and spokesman for聽, says 激情快播, like other universities on the list, provides a quality academic experience and a safe, inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students.
鈥淣ationwide, LGBTQ students consider a variety of factors when choosing a college 鈥� including location, family support, and financial aid. A college鈥檚 support of LGBTQ+ students as they grow and develop is crucial to creating an inclusive educational environment,鈥� Williams says. 鈥淲hen it comes to academics, affordability, and institutional commitment to LGBTQ+ students, 激情快播 continues to provide a top-tier college experience in the state of Florida that BestColleges and Campus Pride are excited to celebrate.鈥�
