Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy Mission Statement
The Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy strives to be a catalyst in enhancing the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, questioning, agender, asexual, aromantic, and intersex students, staff, and faculty at West Chester University and beyond. While we explicitly name specific identities, we support all people within LGBTQIA+ communities and in our efforts to move from allyship to advocacy, we invite all WCU community members to actively engage in exploration and education around the intersections of gender, sexuality, and other social identities. Through visibility, outreach, programming, education, and community building, we work collectively to create an environment where trans and queer people feel supported and validated. We celebrate trans and queer identities through our values of intersectionality, social justice, advocacy, and wholistic wellness, and we encourage all people to hold themselves accountable and actively work towards a more equitable society.
Trans & Queer News at WCU
CTQA in the News
- 10/14/2019: Coming Out Week at WCU
- 10/21/2018: LGBTQA services host transgender advocacy training
- 09/17/2018: LGBTQA+ services in Sykes host “Ram I Am” event
- 09/17/2018: LGBTQA+ office gets a new look
LGBTQ+ in the News
- 02/24/2020: “Let kids be kids” includes letting them explore gender
- 12/09/2019: Chik-Fil-A no longer funds donations to anti-LGBTQ organizations
- 11/18/2019: Trans people don’t owe you anything (TDOR)
- 10/28/2019: Transgender & non-binary athletes: rights, accomodations, and acknowledgment
- 10/07/2019: Mattel releases gender-neutral doll
- 09/30/2019: Students react to gender neutral bathrooms at WCU
Throwbacks
- 11/05/2011: LGBTQA sponsors transgender awareness week
- 10/29/2007: LGBT month celebrated on campus with LGBTQA
- 10/29/2005: Exploring Attitudes Toward Gays
- 04/13/2004: Military bill may discriminate against LGBT
Photos from Lavender Graduation, Spring 2019





