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ERIC Number: EJ1041431
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-May
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 61
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1949-6591
Supporting Students in the Margins: Establishing a First-Year Experience for LGBTQA Students
Squire, Dian; Norris, Lauren
Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, v51 n2 p195-206 May 2014
This paper describes the creation of a comprehensive First-Year Experience program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQA) students. Background information on First-Year Experience programs, LGBTQA populations, and the benefits of providing this program are described. The authors discuss how to plan and implement this program on other campuses and discuss issues and future considerations for helping campuses meet the needs of special populations.
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity, Student Organizations, Program Development, Program Effectiveness, College Freshmen, Transitional Programs, College Environment, Leadership Training, Social Support Groups
De Gruyter Mouton. Available from: Walter de Gruyter. P.O. Box 960, Herndon, VA 20172-0960. Tel: 800-208-8144; Tel: 703-661-1589; Fax: 703-661-1501; e-mail: degruytermail@presswarehouse.com; Web site: http://www.degruyter.com/browse?type_0=journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Maryland