LGBTQIA Commission

Welcome to the LGBTQIA Commission

Why Our Work is Important

The LGBTQIA commission should be an important part of deepening our institutional understanding of why gender and orientation play important roles in the lives of students, faculty and staff at NAU. The commission’s goal is to have conversations about how NAU can institutionally support its LGBTTQIA+ community, and direct the outcomes of those conversations to the Diversity Commission on Commissions which is meant to advise the President. It is our hope that this will better inform upper administration in funding and action going forward. – Chelsea Green (Current Co-Chair)

I decided to serve on the commission because I want NAU to be a place where members of the LGBTQIA+ community are successful, respected, and seen. – April Dawn Peters (Past Co-Chair)

Who We Are

The LGBTQIA Commission is organized to promote acceptance of LGBTQIA (Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender-Queer-Intersex-Asexual) diversity, and to foster respect and appreciation for each member of the NAU community, including Extended Campuses students, faculty and staff.

We are bound by the common interest of promoting mutual respect, fairness, equity, and a climate of inclusivity on campus. The Commission is open to all current university employees, students, and select Flagstaff community members who agree with these objectives. All are welcome and invited whether you are part of the LGBTQIA community or want to learn and support.

2020-2021 Meetings

The fall semester meetings will all be held virtually through Zoom. Meetings will run from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm on the following dates, unless otherwise stated:

Wednesday, August 19

Wednesday, September 9

Wednesday, October 14

Friday, November 13 (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm)

There are committee meetings, programs, and events which occur throughout the academic year. To learn more, or to inquire about joining our listserv, please contact us at LGBTQIA.Commission@nau.edu.