Our Mission

Equal's mission is to provide a safe environment for students to interact and network with each other, engage in social activities, and develop personal character without fear of discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, and to provide support and resources for students who have experienced such discrimination.

Our Vision

Equal's vision is a campus environment where GLBTQ students can feel both a sense of self-worth and pride in their individual diversity and a sense of community and belonging, and where all students can expect to be treated equally, regardless of their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Our Goals

Equal seeks to:

• Create a community where gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (GLBTQ) students and their allies can feel safe, welcome, and proud, where they can interact and grow without fear of harassment or discrimination;
• Include all individuals in its activities, recognizing that the GLBTQ community is one of the most diverse minorities in the world;
• Support GLBTQ individuals and their allies through the coming-out process and in dealing with harassment and discrimination;
• Educate its members and the university community about sexuality, sexual orientation, and gender issues, and about issues that affect the GLBTQ community;
• Provide opportunities for the personal and professional growth and development of its members.