For Elementary, Middle, & High School Students
For Educators
A great resource for learning about gender identity in schools and in the classroom is Gender Spectrum. Below are a few of their resources.
For College & University Students
Campus Pride Index – National listing of LGBTQ+ friendly colleges and universities. In development since 2001, the LGBTQ-Friendly Campus Pride Index is in response to the increasing demand for tools and resources to support campuses in assessing LGBTQ-friendly policies, programs and practices. The only one of its kind, the index is a valuable national assessment tool for campuses looking for ways to improve their LGBTQ campus life.
| College/University | Programming | Housing |
| Rhode Island College | Unity Center – 401-456-8791 – The Unity Center serves as a brave space on campus for all students to engage in meaningful and critical conversations that challenge systems of oppression. | Gender inclusive housing available |
| University of Rhode Island | Gender & Sexuality Center – 401-874-2894 – Robust center offering support for LGBTQ+ students, including occasional offerings of vocal training groups (for students and non students) | Gender inclusive housing available |
| Community College of Rhode Island | Triangle Alliance – 401-455-6104 – The Triangle Alliance is an organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning students and staff as well as allies. The group, which aims to create a safe, affirming space for people to talk about issues of gender and sexual orientation on and off campus, will schedule meeting dates and times, soon. Whatever campus you are on, you are welcome to attend a meeting on the Flanagan campus. Gender Equity Initiative – The Gender Equity Initiative is a collaboration of CCRI staff, faculty and students concerned about issues of equity affecting our college community. These issues include LGBTQ identity, intimate partner violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and gender-based discrimination. | N/A |
| Brown University | LGBTQ Center – 401-863-3062 – The LGBTQ Center, established at Brown in 2004, provides a comprehensive range of education/training, cultural, social and educational programming, support services and advocacy services to the entire Brown Community. The Center works to create and maintain an open, safe, and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning students, faculty, and staff, their families and friends, and the campus community at large. | Gender inclusive housing available |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Intercultural Student Engagement LGBTQ+ Page – 401-277-4908 – The Office of Intercultural Student Engagement (ISE) promotes cultural awareness, dialogue, and interaction while serving as a hands-on resource for specific RISD communities. Primary target communities include: students of color; international students; students identifying within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Polyamorous (LGBTQIAP) spectrum; religious and/or spiritual students; and those dedicated to inclusive community. | Gender inclusive housing available |
| Providence College | SHEPARD – 401-865-2191 – SHEPARD is a support group for all members of the LGBTQQIAA* community who choose to become involved. The name is an acronym that stands for Stopping Homophobia, Eliminating Prejudice and Restoring Dignity. The name was also chosen in part to commemorate Matthew Shepard, a student at University of Wyoming who was brutally murdered in 1998 in an event that remains one of the most discussed LGBT hate crimes in modern American History. | No mention of gender inclusive housing online |
| Johnson & Wales | Bridge for Diversity, Equity & Social Justice “JWU Gender Affirming Resources” (info only accessible to accepted, current students, alumni, and employees) outlines all JWU resources and supports relating to gender affirming resources and safety. This includes housing, information systems, insurance and health care, clubs/orgs, athletics, and more. | Unknown |
| Salve Regina University | Alliance Student Organization – The Alliance provides a safe, supportive place for LGBTQ+ students and allies to support each other, partake in social activities, and create a platform for activism. | Some evidence that gender inclusive housing might be available, but it is unclear |
| Roger Williams University | Queer and Trans Student Initiatives – At Roger Williams, we work with and support students to raise awareness and acceptance of the various communities that make up our larger queer and trans community (for example; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, or questioning communities). Through the Intercultural Center (IC) we offer a direct resource area for all members of the queer and trans communities and their allies. The office is a key component in implementing RWU’s examination of our global society. Queer and Trans Resource and Advocacy Center – The Queer and Trans Resource and Advocacy Center (QTRAC) is located in the heart of RWU’s campus, adjacent to the 9, 10, 11 Tower of Maple Hall. The QTRAC houses our LGBTQIAP+ student organization, the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA), our student-led Trans Affinity Group (TAG), and two clubs that are committed to various issues facing womyn in the world, Feminists United and the Women’s Collective. The Kinship Collective – This mentor program matches undergraduate students with members of our faculty and staff who identify as queer or trans people. We believe in the power of forming connections with individuals who have a shared or similar identity as one that is salient to us, particularly in developing a sense of belonging within a new community. | Gender inclusive housing available |
| Bryant University | Pride Center – (401) 232-6854 – As part of the PwC Center for Diversity and Inclusion, the Pride Center is open to individuals of all identities to explore issues relating to gender and sexuality. Our center is proud to offer the Safe Zone program to all student, faculty, and staff at Bryant University to nurture a more open, affirming, and safe university community for LGBTQ identified individuals and their allies.The Pride Center works with Bryant Pride, and student organizations focused on representing and supporting the LGBTQ community and its allies both on the Bryant campus and beyond. | Gender inclusive housing available |
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