Safe Space Program
What is the Safe Space program?
At Southeastern Louisiana University we strive to create an environment of acceptance, support, and understanding for all students, including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ). The Safe Space program helps us to achieve that goal by providing training and awareness on LGBTQ issues and offering "safe spaces" for LGBTQ students.
What is a "safe space"?
Faculty or staff who have completed a Safe Space training can choose to display a sticker on their office door indicating that they are an ally of the LGBTQ community and are welcoming and supportive of LGBTQ students.
Where are the safe spaces located?
|
Contact Name |
Department | Office Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Ambrose | Student Union | Student Union 233 |
| Amy Baptist | Library | Sims Memorial Library 123 |
| Luanne Billingsley | Nursing | Kinesiology Bldg 1027 |
| Janie Branham | Library | Sims Memorial Library 224 |
| Tom Caffery | Counseling Center | Counseling Center |
| Brendan Daigle | Multicultural & Int'l Student Affairs | Mims 215 |
| Charles Effler | Music | Pottle/Music Bldg Annex 252 |
| Terry Fitzpatrick | Center for Student Excellence | Southeastern Hall 236 |
| Karen Fontenot | College of Arts& Human & Social Sci. | Fayard 302C |
| Kandace Formaggio | Admissions | North Campus Bldg B 116 |
| Cassandra Gilyard | Center for Student Excellence | Southeastern Hall 127 |
| Patrick Gipson | University Police | Pride Hall 154 |
| Michelle Hall | Institutional Research | McGehee Hall 111 |
| Barbara Hebert | Counseling Center | Counseling Center |
| Penny Hecker | Library | Sims Memorial Library 344 |
| Rebecca Hensley | Sociolgy & Criminal Justice | Fayard Hall 357A |
| Richard Himber | Purchasing | Purchasing Bldg 107 |
| Timothy Hudson | Mathematics | Fayard Hall 308C |
| Angela James | Counseling Center | Counseling Center |
| Cheryll Javaherian | Languages & Communication | D. Vickers 242 |
| Eric Johnson | Library | Sims Memorial Library 248 |
| Natasha Johnson | Admissions | North Campus Bldg B 137 |
| Jodi Jones | Housing | Pride Hall 114 |
| Marianna Kunow | Languages & Communication | D. Vickers 243 |
| Dianna Laurent | English | D. Vickers 234 |
| Ariel Leary | Housing | Pride Hall 105 |
| Linda Lentz | Center for Student Excellence | Southeastern Hall 129 |
| Bevann McCartney | Housing | Pride Hall 107 |
| Herbert McGuin | Library | Sims Memorial Library 131 |
| Page Moody | Counseling Center | Counseling Center |
| Dorothy Nelson | Center for Student Excellence | Southeastern Hall 111C |
| Ed Nelson | Biology | Biology Bldg 421B |
| Brandon Parker | Records | North Campus Bldg B 107B |
| Marjorie Parker | Admissions | North Campus Bldg B 129 |
| Alison Peligrin | English | D. Vickers 334 |
| Susan Pryor | Nursing | *Baton Rouge Center 239 |
| Lynette Ralph | Library | Sims Memorial Library 247 |
| Ziba Rahidian | English | D. Vickers 330 |
| Beth Newell | Student Engagement | Mims 125 |
| Amanda Robbins | Housing | Pride Hall 107 |
| Paul Sawyer | English | D. Vickers 361 |
| Susan Sawyer | Teaching & Learning | CateTeacher Ed. Center 216 |
| Aaron Sinclair | Housing | Pride Hall 107 |
| Jayetta Slawson | English | D. Vickers 343 |
| Lori Smith | Library | Sims Memorial Library 133 |
| Keslie Smith | Admissions | North Campus Bldg B 136 |
| Mary Lou Strong | Library | Sims Memorial Library 231 |
| Eric Summers | Student Conduct | Mims 107 |
| Cherie Thriffiley | Student Engagement | Mims 127 |
| Andrew Traver | History | Fayard Hall 341 |
| June Williams | Counseling & Human Development | White Hall 108A |
If you're not sure where to find any of the offices above, click here to see the campus map.
When is the training, and how can I get involved?
Safe Space trainings are offered once every fall and spring semester. To receive announcements on upcoming trainings, or if you would like more information, please contact Eric Johnson (ejohnson@selu.edu) or Barbara Hebert (bhebert@selu.edu).
Additional Resources:
standOUT (student organization)
president - Landon Denicola (landon.denicola@selu.edu)
advisor - Eric Johnson (ejohnson@selu.edu)
LGBT Safe Space of New Orleans
PFLAG: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (New Orleans Chapter)