LGBTQ+ Resources and Support

Campus Pride 4 Star RatingStevens is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive campus environment for all students, faculty, and staff members.

The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion serves as the hub for support services, resources, and educational programming related to LGBTQ+ identity.  We continually work to ensure that the campus feels welcoming and supportive to all students, and we encourage feedback and suggestions as we continue to offer resources and programming.  We welcome you to visit the websites and links below and visit our office in the University Center or contact [email protected]

Safe Zone Ally Program LogoSafe Zone Ally Program

The Stevens Safe Zone Ally Program is a campus-wide initiative designed to educate Stevens community members on LGBTQ+ identity, current (in)justices impacting the LGBTQ community, and visibly identify Stevens staff, students, and faculty who seek to support the campus' LGBTQ population. 

Stevens Staff and Faculty: Before getting a Safe Zone placard to put on an office wall, you must attend this 2-hour workshop to provide a foundation of knowledge needed to be an effective LGBTQ+ ally.

Stevens Students: For those interested in attending a Safe Zone, this workshop will provide basic allyship skills to better understand and support LGBTQ+ peers. This educational workshop is 2 hours and participants will receive a Safe Zone sticker.

Upcoming Safe Zone Workshops for Faculty & Staff*:

March 22, 2023 from 3-5 PM on Zoom: Register here

April 21, 2023 from 2-4 PM on Zoom: Register here

May 5, 2023 from 2-4 PM on Zoom: Register here

June 9, 2023 from 2-4 PM on Zoom: Register here

June 20, 2023 from 3-5 PM on Zoom: Register here

Upcoming Safe Zone Workshops for Students*:

March 7, 2023 from 4-6 PM in person: Click here for location

March 8, 2023 from 7-9 PM on Zoom: Register here

March 31, 2023 from 3-5 PM on Zoom: Register here

April 4, 2023 from 4-6 PM in person: Click here for location

*Safe Zone Workshops are also available by request if your org/office would like to attend at a specific time together.

Inclusion Practices & Resources

LGBTQ Events

Stevens supports transgender and gender non-conforming students, faculty, staff and visitors in availing themselves of all benefits available to them as part of the Stevens community. For more information, view our institutional guidance on Rights of Transgender Members of the Stevens Community.

Any Stevens student, faculty or staff can change their name, gender, and/or pronouns for internal systems by following the directions in our Workday Tutorials, or by following the steps outlined below.

Prospective or current students interested in learning more about LGBTQ+ on-campus experiences, gender inclusive housing and other support services should contact [email protected].

Additional information, resources, and best practices for LGBTQ+ inclusion are listed below:

Torch AllianceTorch Alliance

Torch Alliance is a student organization where people who identify as LGBTQ, who may be questioning their sexuality, or who simply want to support the LGBTQ community can come together and socialize. We are a social organization who meets on a regular basis to discuss current issues, offer support, and to provide a social outlet. Contact Torch at [email protected] 

oSTEMoSTEM

oSTEM (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) empowers LGBTQ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy. For more information contact [email protected] 

CONTACT US

Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

LOCATION ON CAMPUS

University Center 219

CONTACT TYPES

p. 201-216-5624
e. [email protected]