The University of Wyoming,
Laramie
POLICY PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION
The
University of Wyoming is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination.
No employee, applicant for employment or student will be treated
differently because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex,
national origin or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all
educational programs, employment opportunities and program activities
and services and every member of the University community has a
responsibility for preventing discrimination.
I had a hell of a time finding this statement. There is a SafeZone program, but nowhere in the SafeZone materials is the non-discrimination policy stated. There is a Rainbow Resource Center website, although I'm not sure there is an actual physical LGBT resource center.
Wyoming state law restricts marriage to one man and one woman and lacks any law that would recognize same-sex relationships, marriages, civil unions, or holy unions (source: HRC maps).
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Office of Equal Opportunity statement: OSU provides equal employment and educational opportunity on the basis
of merit and in a manner which does not discriminate because of an
individual's race, gender, national or ethnic origin, color, age,
religion, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Oklahoma has a constitutional amendment restricting marriage to one man and one woman, and, like Wyoming, lacks any law that would recognize same-sex relationships, marriages, civil unions, or holy unions (source: HRC maps).
To offset some of the drawbacks to living in one of the most conservative Red States in the U.S., Stillwater has a Senior Cohousing Community, Oakcreek Community, completely built with only one unit currently available and a waiting list. The only down side I can see to this community is its location at the dam end of Boomer Lake; which means that if the lake floods, the overflow will spill into the small residential area just south of the lake in which the cohousing development was built.
Stillwater (Payne County) went for McCain (63%) and Romney (64%) in 2008 and 2012, which means that Obama received 37% and 36% of the vote, respectively, in those election years (source: citydata.com). In addition, instead of German Catholics, Southern Baptists and fundamentalist evangelicals are the majority in Oklahoma and in Arkansas.
Northeastern State University, Tahlequah
There does not seem to be a multicultural course or a course that addresses diversity in the entire teacher education program. If there is one, I cannot find it. Even if a Cherokee student is studying Cherokee education, there is a need to understand where the Cherokee Nation fits into the dominant White Supremacist culture.
NSU FACULTY COUNCIL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Faculty Council of Northeastern State University condemns conduct that is founded in prejudice or hate. No discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnicity, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/variances, age, religion, language background, socio-economic status, disability or status as a veteran will exist in the Faculty Council or practiced in any business it conducts. Under no circumstances does the Faculty Council find any form of harassment acceptable and will not tolerate it in the conduct of its affairs. (approved for Faculty Council and recommended for all student/faculty relationships)
Sparrow Hawk Village has home sites for sale. There is a new Chapel of Christ Sophia along with the LCCC. Carol Parrish has become a more traditional bishop; a Thomasine Christian (of the liberal catholic church lineage) and she is ordaining people in that lineage.
University of Central Arkansas, Conway
PRISM is the university organization for queer students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Diversity (a core value)
We are dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse student,
faculty and staff population and enhanced multicultural learning
opportunities. We value the opportunity to work, learn, and develop in a
community that embraces the diversity of individuals and ideas,
including race, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin,
age, gender, marital status, socioeconomic background, sexual
orientation, physical ability, political affiliation, and intellectual
perspective.
Recruitment and Retention: We actively pursue and seek to retain a diversified student body, faculty, and staff.
Support: We maintain the highest academic quality
and ensure that our programs remain innovative and responsive to the
ever-changing and diverse needs of those we serve.
Knowledge: We seek to enhance interaction and
understanding among diverse groups and cultivate enriched learning
opportunities in a global community.
(However, could not find gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation in their anti-discrimination policy or in a non-discrimination statement.)
The Office of Diversity and Community at the University of Central
Arkansas is the premier office for diversity and inclusion within the
Bear community. We take pride in serving our LGBTQI students and supporting the affirmation of all students and their identities. Our
goal is to foster support for all members of our community, and to
provide supportive resources for faculty, staff, students, and alumni in
our efforts to create an inclusive and safe community. The Diversity
and Community teams provide advocacy and support for all of our LGBTQI
students, registered student organizations, and all related activities.
