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On-Campus Resources
Kansas State University's greatest resource is its faculty and staff. Human Resources strives to provide excellence in recruiting, developing and retaining a diverse, highly qualified workforce. As the university's work changes, Human Resources continues to evolve to meet the needs of an ever-changing environment, supporting the needs of all employees, including faculty, unclassified professionals, support staff and students.
At K-State an ombudsperson is an impartial faculty member or unclassified professional who serves as a resource to facilitate communication regarding concerns related to employment. The ombudsperson may also provide information about the grievance and appeal process and guide a grievant through the initial stages of a grievance. The ombudsperson assists faculty and unclassified professionals, including administrators, to provide information and facilitate communication.
https://www.k-state.edu/hr/employee-relations/dispute-resolution/ombudspersons.html
As a steward of federal and state funding, Kansas State University complies with federal and state law and works to communicate how new Executive Orders and federal/state legislative changes will be implemented across the institution. Implementation of such changes is often not owned by a single institutional unit, requiring ongoing collaboration, alignment and communication.
https://www.k-state.edu/engagement/community-well-being/government-relations/legislative-changes/
Student Groups and Resources
At Kansas State University, you will find a commitment to promoting a welcoming environment in every sector of the university. Everyone is supported through multicultural programs, intercultural learning and academic success, & multicultural student life initiatives.
Student Belonging's mission is to provide leadership in buiding a supportive campus climate that promotes a sense of belonging for all K-State students, faculty, staff, and the greater campus community.
The office works with key units throughout the university, corporate sponsors, and communities across the State of Kansas to address issues and enhance all backgrounds by way of programming, student support, and advocacy.
SAGA is a welcoming and safe organization for those that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning or are an ally to our community. All students, faculty, and staff of K-State are welcome to attend along with community members! This organization is the longest running LGBT organization at K-State. Formerly known by other names throughout the years, our group host a wide array of events from education presentations, community building social activities, and lots of involvement with campus life.
Follow us on Instagram: @kstatesaga
The Gender Collective is an organization designed to provide a venue for individuals who are transgender, cross-gender, intersex, androgynous, gender variant, or otherwise involved in activities, expressions, or presentation that is divergent from their birth-assigned sex. We come together to engage in outreach and educational efforts for the Kansas State University faculty, staff, and students and Manhattan community to promote a better understanding and acceptance of gender diversity, expression, and identity issues. Together we work in concert with University administration on ways to make campus a more accessible environment for individuals of varying gender identities. The Gender Collective also provides a social locus for above stated individuals.
Follow us on Instagram: @gendercollectiveksu
oSTEM is a national society dedicated to educating and fostering leadership for LGBTQA communities in the STEM fields.
Kansas State University is proud to provide a nurturing, caring, and safe environment for our entire lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer students.
Follow us on Instagram: @ostem_ksu
The Cultivating Change Foundation Collegiate Chapter at K-State will serve as a common space for LGBTQ+ agriculturists and allies to come together. These efforts combined will empower LGBTQ+ agriculture students at K-State to advance the agriculture industry as a whole. The three co-advisors will serve as foundational support for program activities and advancing the mission of Cultivating Change.
https://orgcentral.k-state.edu/cultivatingchangekstate/web_officers
K-State Athletics administrators, staff, coaches and student-athletes in partnership with the Athlete Ally organization dedicated to taking a stand against homophobia and transphobia in sports by bringing a message of respect, inclusion and equality to our athletic community.
Follow us on Instagram: @kstate_athleteallies
https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2017/9/28/diversity-inclusion-programs
The Kansas State University – Salina (“KSUS”) chapter of the National Gay Pilots Association (“NGPA”) serves as a safe environment for pilots and aviation enthusiasts of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community and its allies. In addition, this chapter also promotes safety and professionalism in the aviation community. The NGPA-KSUS enhances the mission of KSUS by generally promoting diversity and inclusion on campus.
- Advisor: Jessica Johnson, jrjohnson@k-state.edu
- Student Leader: Malachi Stenger-Zook, mstengerzook@k-state.edu
https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academic-success-student-affairs/clubs-organizations/
External Resources
True Colors is a nonprofit organization that provides direct services, advocacy, and education in support of queer and trans* youth.
The Flint Hills Human Rights Project is a private, non-profit organization that serves as a resource for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and non-cishet members of the Manhattan, Kansas and Flint Hills community, and for visitors to the area.
Queer Liberation Commons & Queer Closet
Host. Donate. Celebrate.
Allies and LGBTQ+ folx—check out UFM’s Queer Liberation Commons (QLC, pronounced “click”)! QLC is a space to gather, learn, and celebrate the queer community in Manhattan.
Host Your Event Here!
QLC is open for community events, workshops, and meetups. Plan your gathering in a welcoming space and check out the Queer Closet while you’re here!
Support the Queer Closet!
The Queer Closet provides gender-affirming clothing, apparel, and essential health products to those in need. While clothing donations are welcome, monetary donations are needed most to keep this resource sustainable.
How You Can Help
- Donate funds to support the space & closet
- Host an event in QLC
- Spread the word to friends & allies
Contact: aliah@tryufm.org
The Manhattan Alliance for Peace and Justice equips and empowers our community to take direct, collective action for a more just and equitable Manhattan, KS. We are a group of regular people who work to create concrete change.
An amendment to the City of Manhattan Non-Discrimination Ordinance, Chapter 10 of the City Code, has been approved by the City Commission and is now in effect as of November 1, 2016.
The amendment adds two new protected classes (sexual orientation and gender identity) to the discrimination prohibition. It makes it unlawful to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing or public accommodations. It creates a local enforcement process for complaints of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Complaints of discrimination involving all other protected classes (race, sex, familial status, military status, disability, religion, age, color, national origin or ancestry) are still enforced through the EEOC or the Kansas Human Rights Commission.
The Riley County Police Department has selected two officers as LGBTQ+ liaisons, acting as a bridge between the police and the community promoting a positive relationship with people in Riley County.
It is the goal of the RCPD to ensure all members of the community are treated fairly. The liaisons are available to serve as a bridge to all persons especially those who may be the victims of crime.
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.
The Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign Foundation fight to make equality, equity and liberation a reality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people. As the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, we drive impact by inspiring, engaging and mobilizing millions of pro-equality voters and supporters to elect pro-equality leaders and to demand equity-based policies and legislation; changing hearts and minds through programming that increases understanding, visibility and support for the diverse LGBTQ+ community in all aspects of our identities; and transforming the institutions and systems that shape our everyday lives by advancing LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and practices in schools, workplaces, hospitals, communities and beyond.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the civil rights and liberties of all people living in Kansas. We work in the state legislature, the courts, and local communities to ensure that those who threaten the civil liberties of Kansans are met with stark resistance. We work for policy change to expand and strengthen civil liberties, provide legal counsel, and act as an ally and an advocate for people who are denied the rights guaranteed to them by the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.