ERIC Number: EJ1260369
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
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Escaping Stigma: School Support for LGBTQ Students
Stegmeir, Mary
Journal of College Admission, n241 p38-41, 43 Fall 2018
Although never a monolithic community, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (or queer) (LGBTQ) students enter the college exploration process with a far more diverse range of experiences than past generations. A growing portion of today's LGBTQ youth came out in high school or even middle school--and were embraced by family and friends. But the story can be much different for other students, depending on factors such as age, race, religion, geographic location, and socioeconomic status. And some international students may come from countries where it is still illegal to be gay. How students present themselves in the admission process varies widely, as does the way they interact with campus services and LGBTQ organizations once enrolled. The challenge for admission professionals is to build supports, affirmative practices, and outreach efforts that speak to students on either end of the spectrum.
Descriptors: Social Bias, LGBTQ People, College Students, Student Experience, Student Personnel Services, College Admission, College Environment, Paying for College, Anxiety, Access to Education
National Association for College Admission Counseling. 1631 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2818. Tel: 800-822-6285; Tel: 703-836-2222; Fax: 703-836-8015; e-mail: info@nacac.com; Web site: http://www.nacacnet.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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