Welcome to the Lesbian Resource Guide @ UIS. This is a guide to help lesbians at UIS to find the resources they may need. We want to make sure that queer women at UIS are able to find support on this campus. One of the ways we can do this is to find online and print resources that are relevant to lesbians whether that be resources about coming out, fashion, health, or finding a book for class. The Lesbian Resource Guide is a living document which means that we are open to suggestions for other resources that we might have missed.

Welcome to the Bisexual Resource Guide @ UIS. This is a guide to help bisexuals at UIS to find the resources they may need. We want to make sure that nonmonosexual people at UIS are able to find support on this campus. The Bisexual Resource Guide is a living document which means that we are open to suggestions for other resources that we might have missed. If you would like to leave a resource suggestion please email us at gss@uis.edu

What is Asexuality?

An asexual person (“ace”, for short) is simply someone who does not experience sexual attraction.  That’s all there is to it.

Who Is Asexual?

Aces can be any sex or gender or age or ethnic background or body type, can be rich or poor, can wear any clothing style, and can be any religion or political affiliation. In short:  There is no asexual “type”.

• Don’t Be So Gay!: Queers, Bullying, and Making Schools Safe by: Donn Short, In “Don’t Be So Gay!” Queers, Bullying, and Making Schools Safe, Donn Short considers the effectiveness of anti-harassment policies and safe school legislation. After spending several months interviewing queer youth and their allies in the Toronto area, Short concludes that current legislation and its approach to school safety and homophobia has generally been more responsive than proactive.

Athlete Ally Organization

An Athlete Ally can be any person — regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity — who takes a stand against homophobia and transphobia in sports and brings the message of respect, inclusion and equality to their athletic community. Athlete Allies include competitive and recreational athletes as well as coaches, parents, teachers, league officials, sports fans, other sports participants and advocates around the globe.

Coming out can be very emotional for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. It can be exciting or provide a tremendous sense of relief, but it also carries the risk of rejection, discrimination, harassment or even physical violence. A person who is coming out may experience a roller coaster combination of joy, fear, self-confidence, vulnerability, pride or anxiety.

Welcome to the Ally Guide @ UIS! This is a resource for ally students, staff, and faculty. Contained in this guide is information for anyone who is or would like to become a LGBTQIA+ ally. The guide is a tool to understand and review UIS services, local and regional resources, and helpful educational information. Please do not hesitate to contact the Gender and Sexuality Student Services (gss@uis.edu, 217-206-8316) with questions and to suggest additions to the guide.

Welcome to the Gay Men’s Resource Guide @ UIS. This is a guide to help gay men at UIS find the resources they may need and to find support on this campus. The Gay Men’s Resource Guide is a living document which means that we are open to suggestions for other resources we might have missed. If you would like to leave a resource suggestion, please email us at gss@uis.edu

Suggested Links

Bi/Trans Resources

• BiNet USA
• National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)

LGBTQ Youth

• GLSEN
• National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC)
• Youth Resource
• We Are the Youth

LGBTQIA+-Related Scholarships

Learn about scholarships and grants for undergraduate and/or graduate LGBTQIA+ and allied students. Scholarships are gift aid (i.e. money you do not have to repay). Scholarships may be awarded solely based on academic merit, or they may be awarded based on merit and additional criteria including academic concentration, community involvement, leadership, or financial need, among others.