Earth Day Teach In

Campus Pride Index Teach-In


This semester I had the opportunity to research the Campus Pride Index, which is a measurement tool for assessing LGBTQ-friendly policy, programs, and practices for higher institutions. This tool was originally developed in 2007 by the national non-profit Campus Pride in response to the increasing demand for tools and resources and is currently the only index of its kind. This tool was created using five primary goals:


  1. Set forth a national standard of LGBTQ-inclusive benchmarks when it comes to policies, programs, and practices.
  2. Offer an ongoing, effective measurement tool to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ and ally people on campus. 
  3. Provide an accessible online tool for prospective students and families as well as high school guidance counselors to search LGBTQ-friendly campuses. 
  4. Support campuses in recruitment and retention efforts for LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff. 
  5.  Advocate nationally for further LGBTQ and ally progress by highlighting positive efforts. 

With these goals in mind, the Campus Pride Index assesses colleges and universities based on these eight factors:

  • LGBTQ Policy Inclusion 
  • LGBTQ Support and Institutional Commitment
  • LGBTQ Academic Life
  • LGBTQ Student Life
  • LGBTQ Housing 
  • LGBTQ Campus Safety
  • LGBTQ Counselling and Health
  • LGBTQ Recruitment and Retention Efforts
While working to complete the official report for IU South Bend, I found that the CPI provides a solid foundation to examine LGBTQ issues in policies, practice, and programs, I also found the Campus Pride Index not to be a replacement or substitute for empirical research that examines campus attitudes and perceptions of LGBTQ and ally experience more holistically. A sample of the scores from the IU South Bend report are pictured below. A more expanded review can be found in the video at the end of this post. 




View the full presentation here:



Bibliography:
Adams, W.M. (2006). "The Future of Sustainability: Re-thinking Environment and Development in the Twenty-first Century." Report of the IUCN Renowned Thinkers Meeting, 29–31 January 2006. Retrieved on: 2009-02-16.

Garvey, Jason & Rankin, Susan & Beemyn, Genny & Windmeyer, Shane. (2017). Improving the Campus Climate for LGBTQ Students Using the Campus Pride Index. New Directions for Student Services. 2017. 61-70. 10.1002/ss.20227.

Pitcher, E. N., Camacho, T. P., Renn, K. A., & Woodford, M. R. (2018). Affirming policies, programs, and supportive services: Using an organizational perspective to understand LGBTQ+ college student success. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 11(2), 117–132. https://doi-org.proxysb.uits.iu.edu/10.1037/dhe0000048


Renn, K. (2017). LGBTQ students on campus: Issues and opportunities for higher education leaders. Higher Education Today.


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