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Supporting LGBTQ students at Catholic schools.(lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered)

Women in Higher Education

| December 01, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2005 Women in Higher Education. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Why on earth would a student who self-identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or questioning (LGBTQ) choose to attend a Catholic college or university, given the church's condemnation of homosexuality?

It's not that simple, explained the presenters and organizers of Out There, the revolutionary first national conference of scholars and student affairs personnel involved in LGBTQ issues on Catholic campuses. The conference took place in October at Santa Clara University CA.

Some students have no idea they are L, G, B, T or Q until they arrive on campus. At age 17, when college decisions are being made, identities are still being shaped. Most ...

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