K-State CES, "education/training" and "curriculum" and "KS"
Like WSU (below) there is a student organization, but no university LGBT Resource Center, and Washburn is NOT a member of the Consortium for Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals.
Statement of Non-Discrimination: It is the policy of Washburn University to assure equal educational and employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, marital or parental status or sexual orientation.
WSU, however, does NOT have an LGBT Resource Center, nor is it a member of the Consortium for Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals. bummer
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Wichita State University does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability.
There is a student group and discussion of an LGBT Resource Center. Way to go FHSU!
Notice of Non-discrimination
Fort Hays State University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in its educational programs, employment and all other activities. In addition, the university does not discriminate on the basis of a person’s genetic information. FHSU is committed to an environment in which students, faculty, administrators, and staff work together in an atmosphere free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, exploitation and intimidation, including, but not limited to, verbal, physical, or written behavior directed toward or relating to an individual or group on the basis of their protected class status.
This is different from what I found before:
Nondiscriminatory/Equal Opportunity Policy
Friends University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding this policy: EEOC/Title IX Coordinator, Friends University, 2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS 67213, (316) 295-5000.
Friends University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding this policy: EEOC/Title IX Coordinator, Friends University, 2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS 67213, (316) 295-5000.
There is an LGBTQIA Programs & Services office ( http://www.umkc.edu/lgbt/LGBTQIA/Home_Blog/Home_Blog.html ), and they are a member of the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Professionals.
NON-DISCRIMINATION / HUMAN RIGHTS STATEMENT
The Board of Curators and the University of Missouri-Kansas City are committed to the policy of equal opportunity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and status as a Vietnam era veteran. This policy pertains to educational programs, admissions, activities and employment practices.
University of Missouri, St. Louis has an LGBT Resource Center ( http://www.umsl.edu/studentlife/osl/glbtrc.html ).
UMSL Non-Discrimination Statement:
It is the policy of the University of Missouri to provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age disability or Vietnam era veteran status. Sexual harassment shall be considered discrimination because of sex. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a way as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
University of Missouri, Columbia has an LGBT Resource Center ( http://lgbt.missouri.edu/ ). Here is the short version of their non-discrimination statement:
The University of Missouri does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a qualified protected veteran. (source: http://identity.missouri.edu/policies-guidelines/nondiscrimination.php)
University of Nebraska, Lincoln has an LGBT Resource Center ( http://involved.unl.edu/lgbtqa/ ).
UNL Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln not to discriminate based upon age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender, sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, religion or political affiliation. (source: above link)
Washington University, St. Louis
Wash U is a member of the Consortium for Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals. Wash U received a five-star rating from the Campus Climate Survey in 2010. Wash U has an LGBT Student Involvement and Leadership webpage where there is a Director who got her training at the University of Kansas!
Non-Discrimination Statement
Washington University encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.
And now for the bad news about Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska--these are all DOMA states.
CONSTITUTIONal (Amendment in Kansas)
(a) The marriage contract is to be considered in law as a civil contract. Marriage shall be constituted by one man and one woman only. All other marriages are declared to be contrary to the public policy of this state and are void.
(b) No relationship, other than a marriage, shall be recognized by the state as entitling the parties to the rights or incidents of marriage.
(Kansas Constitution, Article 15, Section 16, approved by the electorate on April 5, 2005)
CONSTITUTIONal (Amendment in Missouri)
Only marriage between a man and a woman recognized as valid
That to be valid and recognized in this state, a marriage shall exist only between a man and a woman.
(Missouri Constitution, Article 1, Section 33, approved by the electorate on August 3, 2004)
CONSTITUTIONal (Amendment in Nebraska)
Marriage; same-sex relationships not valid or recognized.
Only marriage between a man and a woman shall be valid or recognized in Nebraska. The uniting of two persons of the same sex in a civil union, domestic partnership, or other similar same-sex relationship shall not be valid or recognized in Nebraska.
(Nebraska Constitution Article I, Section 29, adopted by the electorate in 2000)
