2017 LGBT+ College Conference Schedule
Conference Theme – All Identities–Removing Obstacles to Inclusion
This year’s conference program will explore how key facets of identity–gender, race, culture, ethnicity, age, social class, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression–play a significant role in how we experience the world. We will hear from students, professionals, practitioners, and leaders on how access and opportunity intersect with identity to influence our interactions with education, commerce, community, government, and, most importantly, each other, and how to remove obstacles to inclusion based on identity.
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Thursday, April 6 | Research and Examination |
Thursday Evening | LGBT+ College Conference Film Festival |
Friday, April 7 | Intersectons of Identity with the Broader Community |
Friday Evening | Open Mic Performances |
Saturday, April 8 | Working and Learning Sessions |
Saturday evening |
LGBT+ College Conference Awards Dinner
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Thursday, April 6 - Research and Examination
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10:00 AM – 10:30 AM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM RESEARCH OPENING SESSION
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Thursday, April 6, James Union Building, Tennessee Room
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM TENNOVATION keynote—Stigma towards the sexual and gender minority (SGM) community in health care: Studying it, addressing it, and moving forward in an unsupportive environment
Thursday, April 6, James Union Building, Tennessee Room
Evidence shows that enacted stigma or discrimination by a physician can lead sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients to avoid care for mental, physical, or sexual health conditions. Preliminary studies found medical residents and physicians calling for educational opportunities that address SGM health in medical schools. Some medical residents and physicians reported feeling uncomfortable with treating SGM patients based on false assumptions regarding the SGM community. Separate interviews with SGM patients from rural areas found that even when patients report positive experiences when seeking health care, they recommend physicians increase their awareness of SGM health issues. The need for more education is in line with professional medical organizations recognizing the need to support SGM patients in their policy. Despite recommendations that medical schools promote awareness and education on SGM health issues, only a small percentage of medical schools in the U.S. have programs in place to address SGM health, advocacy, and research. While the amount of schools implementing SGM health initiatives are growing, it is critical that doctors and researchers continue to identify ways to decrease stigma or discrimination toward SGM patients among medical students.
Prior to November 8, 2016, the research team had support from a medical school for
a pilot study that builds upon previous research to test the efficacy of a curriculum
intervention to increase SGM knowledge and awareness of first year medical students.
Soon after November 8th, despite previous support and pending IRB approval, the medical school backed out
of its support. Since then, the research team and other colleagues supporting SGM
research, have struggled to find support and participation for their research. This
presentation is dedicated to a discussion about conducting SGM research in a non-supportive
environment, finding best practices in navigating these challenges, and engaging areas
in academia and practice.
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM LUNCH AND NETWORKING
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM DATA BLITZ
Thursday evening - LGBT+ College Conference Film Festival
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6:00 PM LGBT+ College CONFERENCE FILM FESTIVAL and reception (program begins at 6:30 PM)
Friday, April 7 - Intersections of Identity with the Broader Community
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8:30 AM – 9:00 AM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM CONFERENCE OPENING ADDRESS
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM OPENING PLENARY DISCUSSION—removing obstacles to inclusion
Friday, April 7, Student Union Building, Ballroom A/B
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM KEYNOTE PRESENTATION AND LUNCHEON
Friday, April 7, Student Union Building, Ballroom A/B
Friday, April 7, Student Union Building, Ballroom A/B
John Rainwater, V.P. Credit Risk/Consumer Credit Policy Manager, First Tennessee Bank
Jennifer Sturgeon (Alumnus), Director of Consulting, HealthTrust
Note: The Tracks are Student (S), Community/CORPORATE (C), Administrator/STAFF (A), and Faculty (F)
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Friday, April 7
Concurrent sessions are directed by thought leaders with content expertise who will present a problem. They will then lead the group through exercises designed to help participants explore the problem more fully.
SESSION I – First Tennessee ON CAMPUS (S)
SESSION II – LGBT+ and communities of color (CAF)
SESSION III – SAFE ZONE TRAINING (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM; S)
Friday evening - Open Mic Performances
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6:00 PM LGBT+ College Conference Open Mic
Saturday, April 8 - Working and Learning Sessions
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8:30 AM – 9:00 AM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM WELCOMING ADDRESS
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PLENARY DISCUSSION—personal reflections on obstacles to inclusion
Saturday, April 8, College of Education Building, Room 160
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM The "plus" in LGBT+ keynote—Breaking Script: Intimacy and Consent in the Ace Community
Saturday, April 8, College of Education Building, Room 160
Sponsored by: MTSU Distinguished Lectures Fund
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM LUNCH Break/religious organizations fair
Saturday, April 8, College of Education Building, Lobby
Note: The Tracks are Student (S), Community/CORPORATE (C), Administrator/STAFF (A), and Faculty (F)
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM STRATEGY SESSIONS
Saturday, April 8
SESSION I – Not So out (SCAF)
SESSION II – Allyship (CAF)
SESSION III – springout! How to bring a high visibility event to campus (SCAF)
Note: The Tracks are Student (S), Community/CORPORATE (C), Administrator/STAFF (A), and Faculty (F)
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Saturday, April 8
SESSION I – HELPING STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS PRESERVE THEIR HISTORY (S)
Library of Congress Personal Archiving: http://digitalpreservation.gov/personalarchiving/
SAA Queer History Social Media Project: http://www2.archivists.org/groups/lesbian-and-gay-archives-section/queer-history-social-media-project
SESSION II – SAFE ZONE TRAINING (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM; CAF)
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM CONFERENCE CLOSING and ACTION PLAN REVIEW
Saturday evening - LGBT+ College Conference Awards Dinner
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7:00 PM LGBT+ COLLEGE CONFERENCE AWARDS DINNER
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Eric WatsonEric Watson is President and CEO of the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development
Council (CVMSDC), a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, with more than 175
corporate members and 430 certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) members. Watson
is responsible for the development and execution of strategy to achieve CVMSDC’s vision
and goals of advancing business opportunities between major corporations and minority
business enterprises in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Central Virginia.
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Lambda hosts weekly meetings and membership is open to all currently enrolled MTSU students who act in good faith of Lambda's Constitution and Community Standards. Membership dues are announced at the beginning of each academic year and can be paid at any time.