E. H. Butler Library: LGBTQ+ Resources: Campus

Resources

Campus Groups

Pride Alliance
Group for students. Pride Alliance is the Campus LGBT&ALLY Organization that is focused on acceptance and equality.
Bengal Allies
Group for students, faculty, and staff. For more information, contact:

Dr. Charlene Vetter
(716) 878-4436
cjvetter@buffalostate.edu

Counseling Center

If you think you could benefit from counseling or mental health services at The Counseling Center, call (716) 878-4436 and schedule a Mental Health Assessment to help identify what services could be helpful to you. A Mental Health Assessment appointment should be available to you within the week.

Buffalo State Cares: Suicide Prevention
Buffalo State Cares is a new initiative by SUNY Buffalo State to reduce suicide on campus and support students in suicidal crisis.
Inside Out: LGBT and Questioning Support Group
Inside Out is a support/discussion group that provides a safe space in which students can freely discuss issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
LGBTQ Students: Risk and Resilience
Brochure developed by the Counseling Center and the Research Foundation for SUNY / Center for Development of Human Services with funding provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Sexual Orientation Counseling
The Buffalo State College Counseling Center offers a safe, supportive environment for individuals to discuss and explore issues related to sexual orientation.

Weigel Health Center

I Love Consent
Prevention campaign against unlawful sex, rape or sexual violence. Educates students on consent, what it is and how to recognize it.
Prescriptions
Prescribing services are available to Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff.
Sexual Assault Survivor Resources
Buffalo State recognizes that sexual assault is any sexual act committed against a person without their consent. Buffalo State is committed to assisting survivors of sexual violence on campus. This packet includes information to assist a survivor through the processes following an assault.
STI & HIV Testing
Weigel offers STI testing and free HIV testing.
Student Health Insurance
All full time students are required to have health insurance. Learn more about plan details and deadlines.

Policies

It is the policy of Buffalo State College to provide an employment and educational environment free from invidious discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital or veteran's status. It shall be a violation of this policy for any agent, student or employee of Buffalo State College to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital or veteran's status against any individual with respect to the terms of employment, education or benefits of any program or activity at Buffalo State College.

A selection of policies relevant to the LGBTQ community are listed below. For more information about Buffalo State College policies regarding sexual orientation and gender identity, see the Handbook of Student Policies.

Conduct-Related Policies

Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Buffalo State is committed to the need for proper treatment of all members of the college community. This section describes the College’s discrimination and harassment policy and the procedures to be followed for its implementation.
Advisory Regarding Online Postings
Community members are reminded that images, postings, dialogues, and information about themselves or others posted on the internet (e.g. on social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook) are public information. This advisory contains guidance regarding the appropriate use of technology and possible consequences for wrongful use.
Buffalo State College Code of Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities and Sexual Violence Addendum
The Code defines student rights, freedoms, and responsibilities as a member of the Buffalo State campus community and identifies conduct that is not permitted. The intent of the Code is to provide students with a due process review of allegations that the Code has been violated and delineates sanctions when guilt has been determined.

Safety

Bias Crime Prevention
The office of University Police is mandated to protect all members of the campus community by preventing and prosecuting bias or hate crimes that occur within the College’s jurisdiction. This section describes procedures to follow if you are the victim of or witness to alleged hate or bias-related crimes.

Sexual Orientation

Sexual Orientation Policy
Buffalo State will take affirmative action to protect persons from judgments related to sexual orientation. This website describes the College’s policy and assistance available to persons who allege discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Sexual Harassment & Violence

Sexual Harassment Policy
It is the policy of Buffalo State to provide an employment and educational environment free of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or communication, constituting sexual harassment as defined and otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes.
Sexual Violence Response Policy
As a reporting individual, you have the right to make a report to University Police, Buffalo City Police, and/or New York State Police or choose not to report; to report the incident to anyone on campus; to be protected by the institution from retaliation for reporting an incident; and to receive assistance and resources from the campus.

Preferred Name Policy

Buffalo State Name Change Resources/Form
Note: A "preferred" or "chosen" name is any name a person decides to use other than their legal name. It is common to refer to policies governing this as a "preferred name policy". However, some in the LGBTQ+ community disagree with the use of the term "preferred" and instead opt for the term "chosen."

The Registrar's Office is pleased to announce two important expansions to the services we provide regarding student names:
*Students who wish to use a “preferred” or “chosen” name now have the means to do so. This process allows the preferred name to appear on class rosters and other local instances. Diplomas and transcripts will continue to use the student’s legal name.
*Students who have graduated or have separated from Buffalo State College and have had a legal name change can now update their name to more properly represent themselves.

Relevant Course Offerings

Many departments provide courses that discuss topics related to sex, gender, and LGBTQ issues in context of the subject area. Below is a listing of the departments that list courses relevant to LGBTQ+ life, gender, and sexuality. Visit the Academics page for up to date information on course offerings.

Undergraduate Courses

Art Education

Anthropology

Business

Criminal Justice

English

Fine Arts

Health and Wellness

History

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Sociology

Speech Communication

Social Psychological Foundations

Social Work

Women and Gender Studies

Graduate Courses