Staff of LGBTQ+ Programs-The Pride Center

In November of 2021, what was formerly known as the Pride Center at SVSU became rebranded as LGBTQ+ Programs and Services. LGBTQ+ Programs and Services at SVSU is housed within the Multicultural Student Center in SC111. LGBTQ+ Programs and Services hosts a support group for LGBTQ+ students and allies to gather in a safe space, known as OUT Group. OUT group is for students at any stage of the coming out process to engage in making friendships and campus connections while also learning more about LGBTQ+ identities.

LGBTQ+ Programs and Services offers the Safe Zone workshop for students, staff, and faculty to request at any time. The workshop educates participants on LGBTQ+ terminology, pronoun etiquette, cis- privilege, and challenges biases to create awareness and spread acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.

Faculty closely involved in the establishment of the original Pride Center (Lucy Mercier and Denise Dedman) established The Pride Center Scholarship to recognize students who demonstrate a commitment to advancing the Center’s mission and values.