Enhancing Academic Communities for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Faculty.

Tierney, William G.; Rhoads, Robert A.

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ERIC Number: EJ461460

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Publication Date: 1993

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Enhancing Academic Communities for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Faculty.

Tierney, William G.; Rhoads, Robert A.

New Directions for Teaching and Learning, n53 p43-50 Spr 1993

Heterosexism and homophobia, revealed by surveys to be common on university campuses, must be countered by positive, proactive administrative and faculty action, including statements of nondiscrimination, equal treatment, unequivocal response to acts and words of intolerance, and encouragement of research and curriculum on this and related issues. (MSE)

Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Attitudes, Bisexuality, College Environment, College Faculty, Cultural Pluralism, Higher Education, Homosexuality, Lesbianism, Organizational Climate, Public Opinion, Social Bias, Teacher Characteristics, Work Environment

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue: Building a Diverse Faculty.