Programs
Safe Zone

The Safe Zone Program¡¯s objective is for trained participants to utilize their gained knowledge and skills to foster a safe and inclusive community for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff to promote social justice in the University of Hawai?iHawai?i System. The program establishes a network of support and visibility for LGBTQ+ equity by providing advocates with posters and materials to share as resources on their campus. Contact your or uhlgbtq@hawaii.edu to schedule a training on your campus.
Upon completion of a Safe Zone Training, participants will be invited to become Advocates in the University of Hawai?i System Safe Zone Program.
Learning Outcomes
- Participants will be able to identify their expected roles under and responsibilities to their respective campus and University of Hawai?i System policies.
- Participants will demonstrate knowledge about the LGBTQ+ community.
- Participants will demonstrate an understanding of the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Participants will be able to identify available LGBTQ+ campus and community resources.
- Participants will be able to implement strategies to support and advocate for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff in the Âé¶¹´«Ã½system.
QSeries
QSERIES is created by Leeward CC¡¯s Counselor, Kalei Ruiz who designed the series to provide a platform through which connections can be made between queer stories, histories, and people.
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QUEERPHORIA serves as a precursor to pride in June. As a Spring event, the series represents newness and rebirth, celebrating queer stories, but also queer joy, wellness, and creativity.
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Research and Scholarship
Campus climate is of great concern, as harassment, intimidation, fear and discrimination negatively impact students¡¯ access to education. The commission continues to evaluate campus data and share campus/community resources.
Online Guide to for LGBTQIA+ College Students
