VU Pride Network

The University has a Pride Network, which is made up of VU LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse community members as well as allies.

A Pride Network Member:

A Pride Network Member is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful culture at VU for LGBTQI+ and gender diverse community members, staff and students.
A Pride Network Member is someone who is informed about, sensitive toward, and understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex people and their issues, and affirms and validates their experiences and rights. A  Pride Network Member also goes further by choosing to challenge homophobic and/or heterosexist values of others in the workplace and learning environment, in a variety of ways including by individual example and personal awareness.

The role of a Pride Network Member is to:

•     assist in creating a respectful work and learning culture by promoting visibility and awareness
•     provide a safe space to talk provide confidential support and empathy regarding LGBTQI+ and gender diverse issues
•     publicly identify as a Pride Network Member
•     be open to questions from and about LGBTQI+ and gender diverse issues
•     participate in interactive training programs
•     work to support existing policies and practices at VU that bring about equity to the LGBTQI+ and gender diverse community.