Safe Zone K-State

04/14/2022

S.A.F.E. Zone, in the Department of Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs, invites you to participate in the S.A.F.E. Zone Advanced Class "Trans Language and Trans Competence" from 11am-12:30pm on April 18th via Zoom.

The class will cover how to use and understand basic terminology surrounding gender identity and transgender and nonbinary individuals. Participants will learn how to incorporate trans competent practices into professional and interpersonal interactions and will be able to ask any questions about transgender inclusion and terminology.

Use the link to Register for the April 18th Advanced S.A.F.E. Zone Class.
https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bIRZWCfEtq3eV26

S.A.F.E. Zone continues to be part of Kansas State University's efforts to create an open and affirming campus since the 1970s. The architects of S.A.F.E. Zone created educational opportunities to teach about discrimination around sexual orientation and other minoritized identities. The expanded S.A.F.E. Zone created a more comprehensive and ever-evolving effort to fit the needs of current K-State community members. S.A.F.E. Zone Allies acknowledge a variety of backgrounds and identities while teaching about navigating exclusionary acts like intimidation, micro and macro aggressions, discrimination, LGBTQ-related concerns, and sexual violence.

For more information, reach out to Debra Bolton, director of intercultural learning and academic success, at [email protected]; or Brandon Haddock, student services coordinator, intercultural learning/LGBT Resource Center, at [email protected].

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04/07/2022

S.A.F.E. Zone, in the Department of Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs, invites you to participate in the S.A.F.E. Zone Advanced Workshop, "Biological S*x and Intersex Diversity," from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, via Zoom.

Follow the link to register for the April 13 Advanced S.A.F.E. Zone Workshop.
https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9EpuDOIZQdfTAqO

For more information, contact Debra Bolton, director of intercultural learning and academic success, at [email protected], or Brandon Haddock, student services coordinator, intercultural learning/LGBT Resource Center, at [email protected].

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04/07/2022

The Kansas State University S.A.F.E. Zone program — Students and Faculty for Equity — in the Department of Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs, invites you to a faculty and staff workshop from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday April 12th, via Zoom. This introductory workshop is for faculty and staff who wish to learn more about campus resources to become a better ally for our campus community.

Follow this link to register for the April 12th Introductory Workshop
https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5ckIk6KDQMKMPqu

For more information, contact Debra Bolton, director of intercultural learning and academic success, at [email protected]; or Brandon Haddock, student services coordinator, intercultural learning/LGBT Resources Center, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, at [email protected].

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07/31/2021

We focused on the understanding of self to understand others this week.

10/19/2020

Check out this weeks Safe Zone events. Please see below a synopsis, registration link, and details about each event offered this week. We hope you can join us for these upcoming events.

Safe Zone Advanced Workshop - Understanding common mental health issues Trans College Students face
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 1:00pm – 2:00 pm Via Zoom
Register Here: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6sUhQJC2R2cVOtL
Synopsis: Transgender (trans) college students experience large mental health disparities in comparison to their peers. According to a 2019 study, trans students are two to four times more likely to experience mental health problems. The same study found that in a sample of 1200 gender-minority students, 78% met the criteria for at least one mental health problem (e.g. depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation). This presentation will discuss some of the reasons trans students are experiencing mental health issues, including a lack of access to resources, feelings of isolation, and concerns relating to safety. Additionally, there will be a discussion on K-State specific resources and how to support trans students.

Safe Zone Advanced Workshop: S*xuality and Gender Identity and Authentic Allyship with the Kansas State University LGBT Resource Center
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm Via Zoom
Register Here: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4VJx7kma7aYMXGt
Synopsis: This advanced workshop centers on sexuality and gender identity minorities and creating a basic understanding of the issues faced by our LGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty. The workshop will include a primer on developing knowledge of terminology and concepts within the LGBTQ+ community. In addition, the session engages the development of meaningful ways to provide an open and affirming educational environment for all students and community members.

Safe Zone Faculty and Staff Introductory Workshop
Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 12:00pm – 1:30pm Via Zoom
Register Here: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eaJZ3svzj9QGJhj
Synopsis: We strongly encourage anyone who has attended a Safe Zone Introductory Workshop prior to Fall 2019 to attend this and upcoming Safe Zone Introductory Workshops. This Introductory Workshop session includes presentations from Safe Zone partner offices including the CARE Office, Office of Student Life, LGBT Resource Center, DMSA’s Intercultural Learning, and Counseling Services with a focus on faculty and staff rights and responsibilities. Attendees should gain knowledge of campus resources and communities with the development of skills to assist students and colleagues.

Safe Zone Advanced Workshop - Bystander Intervention – Domestic Violence Month Presentation 4 with K-State Center for Advocacy, Response and Education
Register Here: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2r6eVNevJAlonnT
Friday, October 23, 2020 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm Via Zoom
Synopsis: Wildcats Make a Pact (WMAP) is CARE's bystander intervention training that teaches participants how to safely intervene if they see behavior that could put others at risk for violence, victimization, or perpetration. Participants will learn the role of the bystander and the responsibility each one of us have in making campus safer, more equitable, and accessible. Through dialogue and case studies, participants will gain a deeper understanding in the various intervention techniques one can employ while ensuring their safety. This is CARE's most popular campus training, with hundreds of incoming fraternity men taking the bystander pledge each year.

07/14/2020

The Safe Zone program, in the Department of Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs, invites anyone who has completed a Safe Zone Introductory Training to take the Safe Zone Advanced Workshop on Transgender Language and Competency from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, via Zoom.

For this workshop, Safe Zone has paired up with its partners in the LGBT Resource Center and the Gender Collective. This workshop is offered by doctoral candidate Sam Sharpe from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, via Zoom. These workshops are typically scheduled for two hours to give participants the opportunity for questions and discussion. The time frame is to ensure that everything is covered and everyone's questions are answered.

Register for the July 15 SafeZone Advance Training on Transgender Competency and Language.

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